VRC CHAMPIONS MILE
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Fantastic race. FANGIRL (10) is interesting. She struggled off the hot tempo set by Pride Of Jenni last time out but hits this race fourth-up and fresher than most. She was given far too much to do when fourth in this race last year, and there's a chance she gets a more comfortable tempo to show her turn of foot this time. ANOTHER WIL (6) can win. He started $2.20 in the G1 Toorak two starts back but bounced back to win the G2 Damien Oliver very well last time. He's on the backup here and draws to stalk and dash, which he did last week. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) has had five runs this time in and continues to front up and run well. 1600m suits, it's just whether he's over the top. PRIDE OF JENNI (9) loses regular rider Declan Bates who has managed her very well. It'll be interesting to see how fast Melham goes in front. She's had some tough runs of late and could be needing a break, but she's hard to write off because she's outstanding when on.
Visit TAB.COM.AUFantastic race. FANGIRL (10) is interesting. She struggled off the hot tempo set by Pride Of Jenni last time out but hits this race fourth-up and fresher than most. She was given far too much to do when fourth in this race last year, and there's a chance she gets a more comfortable tempo to show her turn of foot this time. ANOTHER WIL (6) can win. He started $2.20 in the G1 Toorak two starts back but bounced back to win the G2 Damien Oliver very well last time. He's on the backup here and draws to stalk and dash, which he did last week. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) has had five runs this time in and continues to front up and run well. 1600m suits, it's just whether he's over the top. PRIDE OF JENNI (9) loses regular rider Declan Bates who has managed her very well. It'll be interesting to see how fast Melham goes in front. She's had some tough runs of late and could be needing a break, but she's hard to write off because she's outstanding when on.
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 10 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 12 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Deny Knowledge with 59kg at $1.70. Been up a long time but should give his all again.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that ran on from midfield; 6th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on October 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ceolwulf with 56.5kg at $16. Racing very well, wouldn't shock.
Most recently 3rd of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mighty Ulysses with 60kg at $4. The race before that second last of 8 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 18 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $11. Looks outclassed.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 6 len at Caulfield G1 Toorak Hcp October 12 over 1600m defeating Craig with 55.5kg at $4.50. The run before that second last in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 59kg at $13. Given an all-time ride to win dominantly last time; rates highly.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Antino carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside G3 Sand Stks September 28 over 1500m defeating Craig carrying 59.5kg at $5. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track G2 Linlithgow November 2 over 1400m defeating Jimmysstar carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Antino carrying 55kg at $2.10. New test here but it wouldn't shock if he ran a huge race.
Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $101. Before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Not good enough.
Most recently 4th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 26 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 58kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
Useful mare. Last start second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 15 len behind Via Sistina carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $2.60. Back to 1600m suits but she's had a tough few weeks.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ceolwulf with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Randwick 7 Stakes September 21 over 1600m defeating My Oberon with 57kg at $1.70. Disappointing last time but if she has a wicked turn of foot and can bounce back.
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose on November 2 over 1600m, head behind Atishu carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $17. Good mare but this is a very tough race.
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle on November 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Lake Forest carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $15. Desperately unlucky last time, this is harder again.
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 10 len behind Via Sistina carrying 49.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Private Life with 57kg at $1.80. Very good last time; he's clearly G1 quality.