ATA/BOB HOYSTED HANDICAP
Results
Competitive race. Early prices lean to MIDWEST (9) who relished the straight for the first time here, leading throughout in good time to score by 1.75 lengths. Stays down in the weights, if he's let roll again he'll be hard to catch. PISANELLO (8) was outstanding first up at G3 level in Sydney, heavily supported and charging into third late. He's progressive and has clearly come back well. Huge chance. JOYFUL FORTUNE (3) was good here first up, dropping right out in the G1 Lightning Stakes last time. Back in the right race now and a big price in early betting. SPACEWALK (2) resumes. He can mix his form but is certainly up to this on his day and Shinn on is a positive. SANS DOUTE (7) was just fair fresh in the G1 Oakleigh Plate but loves the Flemington straight and can improve quickly.
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First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite November 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nadal with 58.5kg at $12. First up last campaign second of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci October 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Bellatrix Star carrying 58.5kg at $5. Best form gives him a big chance.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite November 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nadal carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint October 19 over 1000m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Estriella carrying 59kg at $7.50. Talented on his day, don't discount
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind It'sourtime carrying 59kg at $5. Last start ran last of 10 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Skybird with 58.5kg at $41. Strong contender on best form.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Ballarat Bm100 December 7 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mrs Chrissie with 59kg at $9.50. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm100 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Mornington Glory with 60kg at $7. Speedy type, needs to find best.
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Morphettville in the LR Manihi on March 10 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Sir Sway carrying 57kg at $13. Before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 22 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Taunting with 58kg at $8. Making headway. Chance.
Second run back. First-up after two months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Samangu with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1100m, 3 len behind Ashford Street with 59kg at $21. Solid fresh, not hopeless.
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 11th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 52kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $5.50. Easier here, she can improve.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 15 over 1100m, long-neck behind Eagle Nest with 53kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm80 Grand Hcp November 9 over 1100m defeating Trapeze Warrior with 58kg at $3.30. Huge run fresh, go close.
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track Vg Comet March 1 over 1000m defeating Bossy Nic carrying 57.5kg at $4. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Randwick Bm94 on February 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Shezanalister carrying 55.5kg at $6. Back to best last time, can win again.
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Baraqiel with 60.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at this track in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted March 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sans Doute with 54kg at $61. Prefer to see how he returns.
Most recently second last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 7 over 955m, 4.5 len behind Oak Hill with 60kg at $4.40. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Bm84 January 18 over 1200m defeating Bossy Nic with 58kg at $3.30. Can figure.
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Moonee Valley Bm84 March 7 over 955m defeating Shirshov carrying 56.5kg at $3. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on February 7 over 955m, 2.25 len behind Unflinching carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Going well, this is harder.