THE FUNKY FARM SPRINT
CLEO CAT (5) tackles the straight for the first time but only needs to handle that to be measuring up strongly. She's built an outstanding record and did nothing to harm her form when beaten by the talented Niance at Caulfield last time out, trying hard in second. Stays down in the weights and finds a race that lacks top-end talent. MARBLE NINE (4) is the 'weights' horse, dropping 3.5kg off a last start win in benchmark 84 grade here over 1200m. He's racing very well and should be hard to get past again. RECOMMENDATION (1) loomed as a threat in the Bel Esprit Stakes won by Niance fresh, perhaps not in the best ground there back nearer the fence. Has to turn the tables on Cleo Cat from that race but is unbeaten second up and a talented sprinter on his day. MIDWEST (2) can mix his form, fading in the Bel Esprit last time. If he gets a soft lead he'll give them something to catch. MRS CHRISSIE (7) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCLEO CAT (5) tackles the straight for the first time but only needs to handle that to be measuring up strongly. She's built an outstanding record and did nothing to harm her form when beaten by the talented Niance at Caulfield last time out, trying hard in second. Stays down in the weights and finds a race that lacks top-end talent. MARBLE NINE (4) is the 'weights' horse, dropping 3.5kg off a last start win in benchmark 84 grade here over 1200m. He's racing very well and should be hard to get past again. RECOMMENDATION (1) loomed as a threat in the Bel Esprit Stakes won by Niance fresh, perhaps not in the best ground there back nearer the fence. Has to turn the tables on Cleo Cat from that race but is unbeaten second up and a talented sprinter on his day. MIDWEST (2) can mix his form, fading in the Bel Esprit last time. If he gets a soft lead he'll give them something to catch. MRS CHRISSIE (7) next best.
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Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Niance carrying 60kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Caulfield G3 Bletchingly July 27 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Semillion with 58.5kg at $1.40. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
Last start faded in the straight 9th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 3 len behind Niance carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Echuca Discovery April 18 over 1000m defeating Oak Hill with 54kg at $5.50. Speedy type who will give a sight.
Most recently 10th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind Niance with 54.5kg at $21. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 56kg at $5.50. Could sneak into the minors.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Bm84 June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating El Soleado carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Title Fighter carrying 54kg at $8.50. Drops in weight and can figure.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Niance with 54kg at $4.40. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Morphettville G3 Proud Miss May 10 over 1200m defeating Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Still on the up and looks well treated here.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by a long-neck at this track Bm78 April 25 over 1100m defeating Codigo with 56.5kg at $4.80. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Harry Got Styles carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Others read better. Fitter but needs to go to a new level.
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin April 12 over 1100m, 8 len behind Asfoora with 56.5kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Ballarat Bm100 December 7 over 1100m defeating Deepour with 53kg at $2.90. Rough hope.
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Hobart in the LR Tas Stakes December 27 over 1600m, a neck behind The Inevitable with 59kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Hobart Qlty November 9 over 1100m slow track defeating Alvarinho carrying 54kg at $8.50. Prefer to see.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Bm90 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Oak Hill carrying 57kg at $17. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 3 len Has been racing well. Place looks best.
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Namesake carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 56.5kg at $8. Too tough.