LEXUS ROY HIGGINS
Results
DEAKIN (3) was a dominant winner of the Torney Cup last start at Moonee Valley, scoring by 5.5 lengths. They opted to skip the Adelaide Cup where I fancy he'd have won regardless of the weight and come here for the golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup. He's progressive and clearly the one to beat. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (9) has zipped home in two runs this campaign, beaten under a length by Middle Earth in a dash home last time. Up in trip now, he may race more forward. WALTHAM (11) was only second up when winning at Gold Coast and can improve again. SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) has been sound in two runs back from a spell and should be ready to fire. MOSTLY CLOUDY (6) is in the mix.
Visit TAB.COM.AUDEAKIN (3) was a dominant winner of the Torney Cup last start at Moonee Valley, scoring by 5.5 lengths. They opted to skip the Adelaide Cup where I fancy he'd have won regardless of the weight and come here for the golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup. He's progressive and clearly the one to beat. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (9) has zipped home in two runs this campaign, beaten under a length by Middle Earth in a dash home last time. Up in trip now, he may race more forward. WALTHAM (11) was only second up when winning at Gold Coast and can improve again. SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) has been sound in two runs back from a spell and should be ready to fire. MOSTLY CLOUDY (6) is in the mix.
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 22 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Deny Knowledge carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3 len behind Middle Earth with 57.5kg at $13. Should be thereabouts.
Last start second last of 10 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Middle Earth carrying 57.5kg at $51. The run before that 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 22 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Deny Knowledge carrying 55kg at $6. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Going well. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 5.5 len win at Moonee Valley LR Torney Cup February 21 over 2500m defeating Garachico carrying 54kg at $2.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm100 on January 18 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Shaiyhar with 54kg at $2. Progressive stayer, the one to beat.
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Morphettville G2 Adl Cup March 10 over 3200m defeating Newfoundland with 53.5kg at $10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 22 over 2600m, nose behind Gotta Go Guru with 54kg at $5.50. Have to respect.
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 10 len behind Deakin with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 56.5kg at $101. Fitter but can't have.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wangaratta Hcp on March 1 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Harmonious Senora with 60kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Hcp on March 15 over 2400m, 0.9 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Fitter now and making headway. Up in trip suits.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up won by a neck at Caulfield Bm100 February 8 over 2000m defeating Grand Pierro with 54kg at $12. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Deakin carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Rough hope.
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Hcp on March 15 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 9 len behind Deakin with 54kg at $21. Few lengths to find.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on February 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Garachico carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Middle Earth carrying 56kg at $19. Ready to peak now up in trip.
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 10 over 3200m, 1.2 len behind Silent Surrente with 53kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 6 len behind Deakin with 54kg at $6. Consistent, can run an honest race.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 22 over 1900m, 8 len behind Our Anchorage with 53kg at $26. Last start won by 1.3 len at Gold Coast Bm85 March 15 over 2400m defeating Scarlet Prince with 60kg at $4.40. Can run well.
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on March 7 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Roguery carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley Bm70 February 21 over 2040m defeating Dschingis Prestige carrying 59kg at $2.60. Looks tested in this field.