RDAV MARY LONGDEN MILE
Results
BATOKA CHIEF (12) looked smart winning well on debut at Pakenham over this trip, showing a strong turn of foot to win by 2.25 lengths. Takes on a few handy types here but gets in light at the weights and can measure up quickly. CRAIG (11) made his Australian debut at Bendigo and ran on powerfully to score by 4.5 lengths. Should eat up a mile now and be very hard to hold out again. SOME PEOPLE CALLME (5) was good out to this trip at Sandown-Hillside and will be better for it. Can get into a good spot and prove hard to catch. THE SHAPER (3) worked home late last start over 1400m and looks to be crying out for this trip now. RISE AT DAWN (1) could be an improver.
Visit TAB.COM.AUBATOKA CHIEF (12) looked smart winning well on debut at Pakenham over this trip, showing a strong turn of foot to win by 2.25 lengths. Takes on a few handy types here but gets in light at the weights and can measure up quickly. CRAIG (11) made his Australian debut at Bendigo and ran on powerfully to score by 4.5 lengths. Should eat up a mile now and be very hard to hold out again. SOME PEOPLE CALLME (5) was good out to this trip at Sandown-Hillside and will be better for it. Can get into a good spot and prove hard to catch. THE SHAPER (3) worked home late last start over 1400m and looks to be crying out for this trip now. RISE AT DAWN (1) could be an improver.
Brought to you by:
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 13 over 1800m, 64 len behind Air Assault with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 23 over 2040m, 6 len behind Antrim Coast with 57kg at $21. Can improve sharply here.
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Riverina Power carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at this track in the LR Exford Plate on September 16 over 1400m, 32 len behind Griff with 57.5kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 18 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Riverina Power carrying 59kg at $6. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 4 over 1400m defeating Angland with 54kg at $12. Nice alley and worth including.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Hobart in the LR Tas Derby February 9 over 2200m, 4 len behind Bold Soul carrying 57kg at $16. On debut seventh of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Tiger Leny carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Faces a tough essay.
Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lady In Pink with 57.5kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind The Shaper with 54kg at $5. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Useful type. At the latest run won by a nose at this track 3yo Hcp May 18 over 1400m in soft going defeating Eugenius carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dubai Dancer with 56kg at $3.30. Has to be respected.
Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Tatura Bm58 May 23 over 1450m defeating Merchelle carrying 61kg at $1.40. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 16 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Eamonn's Memory with 59.5kg at $3.30. Big win last time and could measure up.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Lady In Pink carrying 57kg at $9.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Vsires Guineas on April 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Elphinstone carrying 58kg at $9.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham 0 - 64 May 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Red On Red with 59kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw April 28 over 1500m defeating Rezone with 58kg at $2. Others have better prospects.
Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 29 over 1717m, 3.5 len behind Worcester with 60.5kg at $19. The start before that ran last of 15 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Navy King with 56kg at $26. Tough assignment.
Third race start. First start 3rd of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) on November 3 over 1408m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind The Reverend with 58kg at $101. Went for a break before returning won by 4.5 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1400m defeating Neferure with 59.5kg at $3.50. Big win first up and looks set to go on with it here.
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1600m defeating Makdane carrying 59.5kg at $12. Big win on debut and can measure straight up here.
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Futatsu with 59.5kg at $1.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Batoka Chief carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. More depth here.
Last start 4th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sure with 54kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Lady Adelaide with 55.5kg at $3. Not keen.