DARLEY CHAMPIONS SPRINT
Results
The Group 1 Champions Sprint. Impossible to knock IMPERATRIZ (8) who has run world class ratings at all three wins this preparation, the past two in Group 1 races. This is a bit harder again and she has to handle the straight but if she does, she should win. IN SECRET (7) is the clear danger. She's 2/2 at the track and trip, both in G1 races. She was enormous in The Everest last start and if Imperatriz isn't at her best, she'll pounce. BELLA NIPOTINA (6) flew late to win last week at Rosehill over 1300m. She's a very good mare but her straight track form is a small query. ASFOORA (10) gave a huge kick two back in the G1 Moir Stakes but Imperatriz rounded her up. Her win since was very good, but 1200m against these is a whole different level. BUENOS NOCHES (2) is a good horse on his day and could get into the placings.
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Second run back. First-up after five months won by 2 len at Randwick Kosciuszko October 14 over 1200m defeating Opal Ridge with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Imperatriz with 58.5kg at $21. This is tougher so prefer others.
Group 1 placegetter. Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Randwick Everest on October 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Think About It carrying 58.5kg at $19. Before that 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 16 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Private Eye carrying 56kg at $7.50. Good sprinter, can get into the money.
Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 21 over 1000m, 5 len behind Doull carrying 59kg at $4.50. Previously second-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 16 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 25 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Uncommon James carrying 53kg at $6.50. Must improve significantly.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track G2 Bobbie Lewis September 16 over 1200m defeating King Of Sparta carrying 54.5kg at $4. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track G2 Gilgai October 7 over 1200m defeating Triple Missile with 59kg at $2.50. Loves the straight but this is much harder.
Group 3 placegetter. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 14 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind I Am Me carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Randwick Bm94 September 30 over 1200m defeating Wategos with 53kg at $4. Very nice horse but this might be too rich.
Manikato Stakes winner. Useful type. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Rosehill Winners November 4 over 1300m defeating Private Eye carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that 3rd of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind I Am Me carrying 56.5kg at $5. Top mare off a big win. Must respect.
Newmarket Handicap winner. Going well. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Randwick Everest on October 14 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Think About It carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 16 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Private Eye carrying 56kg at $3. Very good run in The Everest and is a two-time G1 winner here. Big danger.
Manikato Stakes winner. On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Moonee Valley G1 Manikato October 28 over 1200m defeating I Am Me with 56.5kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley G1 Moir Stks September 29 over 1000m defeating Asfoora with 56.5kg at $1.60. Superstar mare. If she runs to her best she'll win.
Coolmore Classic winner. Dual acceptor. Most recently won by a head at Randwick Invitation October 28 over 1400m defeating Ruthless Dame carrying 59kg at $3.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at Randwick Everest on October 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Think About It with 56.5kg at $17. Good mare, back to 1200m is interesting.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 14 over 1100m defeating Uncommon James with 56.5kg at $2.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks on September 29 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Imperatriz carrying 56.5kg at $8. Very good mare who will give a sight.
Group 1 placegetter. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Spacewalk carrying 54kg at $9.50. The start before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 55kg at $5. Hard to have on recent efforts.
