THE LEXUS BART CUMMINGS
Results
Ciaron Maher has won three of the past four Bart Cummings and keen he wins it again. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (16) was given no hope in the Archer, taken right back from a wide gate and left with far too much late running to do, which he did. Now draws inside, he'll be just off the pace and ready to fire. SAINT GEORGE (14) has been good in two Australian runs, and anything he does at <2400m is a bonus. The stable will have him peaking for this to gain a Melbourne Cup berth. POINT KING (6) was well backed to win the Archer and did so narrowly. No knocks. HORRIFYING (8) did beat Berkshire Breeze ($1.45 SP) two back before a sound third last time. In the mix. POSITIVITY (10) must be included.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCiaron Maher has won three of the past four Bart Cummings and keen he wins it again. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (16) was given no hope in the Archer, taken right back from a wide gate and left with far too much late running to do, which he did. Now draws inside, he'll be just off the pace and ready to fire. SAINT GEORGE (14) has been good in two Australian runs, and anything he does at <2400m is a bonus. The stable will have him peaking for this to gain a Melbourne Cup berth. POINT KING (6) was well backed to win the Archer and did so narrowly. No knocks. HORRIFYING (8) did beat Berkshire Breeze ($1.45 SP) two back before a sound third last time. In the mix. POSITIVITY (10) must be included.
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Group 1 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Caulfield Qlty on August 31 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Young Werther carrying 62kg at $9. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Buckaroo carrying 59kg at $26. Ticking along nicely but he pays the penalty.
The Metropolitan winner. Useful type. Most recently did the work up front then tired 10th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Positivity carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chelmsford on September 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Buckaroo with 59kg at $8.50. Doesn't appear to have come back well enough.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Ruakaka Hcp on August 17 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Fonteyn carrying 59kg at $16.40. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Ruakaka Hcp on September 7 over 2200m, 5 len behind Bosch with 59kg at $4.60. Likely to find this out of reach.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Qlty Hcp on August 3 over 2530m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Horrifying carrying 60kg at $5. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Point King carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Good enough but does need to improve.
Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after three months 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Positivity with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at this track in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 7 over 2520m, 2.25 len behind Future History with 56kg at $151. Prefer later.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 4 len at Moonee Valley Bm100 August 10 over 2040m on a rain affected track defeating Alder carrying 53kg at $8.50. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track G3 Archer Stks September 14 over 2500m in the wet defeating Hit The Road Jack carrying 54kg at $4.50. Racing well. Flying and is hard to knock.
Group 1 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at Rosehill Bm100 on August 31 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Ceolwulf with 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell 14th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Eliyass carrying 55kg at $201. Needed to see more last time.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Point King carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track Qlty Hcp August 3 over 2530m in soft going defeating Berkshire Breeze carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Strong each way claims.
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Caulfield Qlty on August 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Young Werther with 58.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Point King carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Ready to fire now and must have claims.
Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 31 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 54kg at $17. Second-up won by a head at Caulfield G3 Naturalism September 21 over 2000m defeating Future History carrying 54kg at $16. In the mix.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Last start second last of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White on September 29 over 2400m, 6 len behind Herman Hesse with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Cup on September 20 over 2300m, 2 len behind Etna Rosso with 58.5kg at $17. Could give some cheek.
Group 3 winner. Last start second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Point King carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Point King carrying 59.5kg at $26. Hasn't come back well enough.
Group 1 winner. Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Randwick Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Golden Path carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Wyong in the LR Wyong Cup on September 6 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Lion's Roar with 56kg at $4.50. Close to a win. Ready to peak now.
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 31 over 1700m, 2 len behind Rise At Dawn with 54kg at $12. Last start 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, neck behind Positivity carrying 54kg at $4.50. Ready to fire now up in trip.
Last start 4th of 7 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 27 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Suizuro carrying 56kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track Hcp on September 14 over 1700m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Berkeley Square with 54.5kg at $17. Looking to others.
Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Point King carrying 54kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track Qlty Hcp on August 3 over 2530m, slow going 2.5 len behind Horrifying carrying 55kg at $1.40. Huge from the back last start and gets every chance here.
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Point King with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp August 24 over 2500m on a rain affected track defeating Wyclif with 53kg at $1.90. Has a few lengths to find.
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Rosehill Bm78 September 14 over 2400m defeating Kureder with 59kg at $4.50. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Rosehill Bm78 August 31 over 2000m defeating Monarchs Brae carrying 56kg at $11. Flying but this is a stern test.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 24 over 2040m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Lauding carrying 59kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 21 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 59kg at $3. Risking.
Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm78 September 21 over 2000m defeating Flamin' Romans with 55.5kg at $7. The race before that settled towards the rear 3rd of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 31 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Convener with 55.5kg at $11. Looking to others this time around.