BRIAN BEATTIE HANDICAP
There are a few horses on this card that look destined for bigger things and SPLASH BACK (6) is one of them. She was heavily supported first up over 1200m at Caulfield and proved far too good, rounding them up with ease to score by 2.25 lengths. That trip was always the query and now getting to 1420m, dropping in weight against a few that have found their mark, she looks a very likely winner. AVEBURY (5) is racing well, just touched off by Fire Of Etna over this route last time out. She puts herself on speed and will take catching. MOLLYNICKERS (3) doesn't win many because of her negative racing pattern but is going well. Back to her own sex here, it's just how big a start she concedes. FIRE OF ETNA (2) dove through to score at healthy odds here fresh and has claims again while HEARCOMESTHESTAR (7) is a winner over this trip in easier company, racing as if it'll be no issue again now.
Visit TAB.COM.AUThere are a few horses on this card that look destined for bigger things and SPLASH BACK (6) is one of them. She was heavily supported first up over 1200m at Caulfield and proved far too good, rounding them up with ease to score by 2.25 lengths. That trip was always the query and now getting to 1420m, dropping in weight against a few that have found their mark, she looks a very likely winner. AVEBURY (5) is racing well, just touched off by Fire Of Etna over this route last time out. She puts herself on speed and will take catching. MOLLYNICKERS (3) doesn't win many because of her negative racing pattern but is going well. Back to her own sex here, it's just how big a start she concedes. FIRE OF ETNA (2) dove through to score at healthy odds here fresh and has claims again while HEARCOMESTHESTAR (7) is a winner over this trip in easier company, racing as if it'll be no issue again now.
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Makram carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 8th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Zloties with 57kg at $26. Big weight but has the ability.
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by a head at this track F&M Bm78 June 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Riverina Power with 59.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 27 over 1514m, 3.5 len behind Alsephina carrying 55kg at $7.50. Could go on with it now.
Most recently 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hughes carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, nose behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 59kg at $21. Going well and will be hard to hold out.
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 9th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Namesake with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Caulfield Mares Bm84 on September 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Poifect carrying 58.5kg at $5. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
Recent form sound. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going head behind Fire Of Etna carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm78 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Suances with 61.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up.
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 31 over 1200m defeating Empress Of Wonder with 56.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track in the G3 Hkj Club Stakes on November 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Fancify with 55kg at $15. Sure to go well again. Has upside and will take a power of beating again.
Most recently 7th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Namesake carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going head behind Star Sirius with 61kg at $7.50. Can sneak into the finish.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 3 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind City Of Lights with 56kg at $51. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 16 at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Melody Again with 53kg at $26. Needs to find best.
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Tesio Stks October 26 over 2040m, 2 len behind Lady Jones with 54kg at $17. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 August 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hughes carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 June 4 over 1400m defeating Grid Girl with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Roadcone carrying 59kg at $11. Going well but this is harder.
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; neck behind Harbourmaster carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm78 on October 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind French Endeavour carrying 57.5kg at $6. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted.
Most recently second last of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Fire Of Etna with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Star Sirius carrying 58kg at $14. Prefer others in better form.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm68 on May 24 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Eroica with 58.5kg at $11. Last start 7th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fire Of Etna with 55.5kg at $4.80. Fitter but needs to do more.