GILGAI STAKES
Results
SGHIRRIPA (2) ran a great race fresh in Adelaide, carrying 61kg and closing off beautifully for third to Press Down, beaten 1.5 lengths. He meets that horse 5kg better at the weights and holds a peak rating at this track and distance. ARKANSAW KID (1) was too strong winning the G2 Bobbie Lewis here last time out. Up in the weights now but doesn't look poorly in, he can win again. MAGIC TIME (4) resumes. She's the best horse in the race and a G1 winner last time in. She's got a good fresh record, a good 1200m record and did start a well-backed $5 chance in a Newmarket to beat Imperatriz earlier this year. PRESS DOWN (6) beat Sghirripa fresh and will take catching again. Keen to see how RIPCORD (5) measures up. He can reel off some big late splits.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSGHIRRIPA (2) ran a great race fresh in Adelaide, carrying 61kg and closing off beautifully for third to Press Down, beaten 1.5 lengths. He meets that horse 5kg better at the weights and holds a peak rating at this track and distance. ARKANSAW KID (1) was too strong winning the G2 Bobbie Lewis here last time out. Up in the weights now but doesn't look poorly in, he can win again. MAGIC TIME (4) resumes. She's the best horse in the race and a G1 winner last time in. She's got a good fresh record, a good 1200m record and did start a well-backed $5 chance in a Newmarket to beat Imperatriz earlier this year. PRESS DOWN (6) beat Sghirripa fresh and will take catching again. Keen to see how RIPCORD (5) measures up. He can reel off some big late splits.
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Group 2 winner. Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track G2 Bobbie Lewis September 14 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Skybird carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua on September 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind A Little Deep with 55kg at $1.80. Flying and looks one of the horses to beat again.
Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie on September 14 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Press Down with 61kg at $4. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Morphettville Bm72 November 4 over 1050m defeating Celsius Star carrying 60.5kg at $1.90. Great return with the weight, huge chance.
TJ Smith Stakes winner. Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks on September 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mornington Glory carrying 56.5kg at $17. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Rosehill G3 B/Day Card March 23 over 1200m defeating Tashi carrying 58.5kg at $16. Needs it wet but is clearly good enough.
All Aged Stakes winner. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 55.5kg at $13. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track in the G1 Newmarket March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cylinder with 53kg at $5. Class mare who will take plenty of beating
Group 1 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Ascot Quokka April 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Overpass with 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; third of 8 at Ascot in the G3 Roma Cup April 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 56.5kg at $9.50. Can reel off a big late split, fancy he's suited down the straight.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Morphettville LR Wh Wylie September 14 over 1100m defeating Marble Nine carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind Extremely Lucky carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Looks a strong chance again.
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 55kg at $17. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Aurie's Star on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Right To Party with 57.5kg at $5. Isn't going well enough.
Group 1 winner. Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 8 2022 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Tuvalu carrying 56kg at $13. Hard to have.
Group 1 placegetter. Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on September 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 57kg at $26. Before that second last of 8 at this track in the G3 Aurie's Star on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Right To Party with 54.5kg at $16. Looks tested in this field.
Group 1 placegetter. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track in the LR Sunlight Class. March 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind Estriella carrying 58kg at $8. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning February 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Imperatriz with 55.5kg at $6.50. Best would go close and the Maher stable could unlock it.
Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Redelva on April 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Sir Sway with 58kg at $2.60. Okay fresh with scope to improve.
Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks on September 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mornington Glory with 58.5kg at $14. Second-up 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on 2September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Southport Tycoon with 58.5kg at $26. Can be forgiven latest but still need to see him do it.
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on September 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Jimmysstar with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on December 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Boldinho with 58kg at $7.50. Others rate better this time.
Group 3 winner. Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 54kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track G3 Aurie's Star August 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Zarastro with 54kg at $3.80. No knocks on her form, should go close.