VRC MEMBER MICHAEL MURPHY TROPHY
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LE ZEBRA (2) comes through the best race having bounced back to form to finish fourth, beaten two lengths in the Silverbowl Series Final behind Justadeel. He was only a neck off the odds-on favourite Craig there which reads very well and if he can back that up he'll take beating. PARIAH PEARL (4) has won her past two, dominant at Pakenham and showing good fight to score at the midweeks last time. Maps for every chance with the light weight and will take some catching. FURLANETTO (5) is another in form who gets in very light after the claim. She was just behind Pariah Pearl last time. SUBRISING (3) is racing well and will be hard to hold out with the slight rise in trip in her favour. ENXUTO (6) should be running on.
Visit TAB.COM.AULE ZEBRA (2) comes through the best race having bounced back to form to finish fourth, beaten two lengths in the Silverbowl Series Final behind Justadeel. He was only a neck off the odds-on favourite Craig there which reads very well and if he can back that up he'll take beating. PARIAH PEARL (4) has won her past two, dominant at Pakenham and showing good fight to score at the midweeks last time. Maps for every chance with the light weight and will take some catching. FURLANETTO (5) is another in form who gets in very light after the claim. She was just behind Pariah Pearl last time. SUBRISING (3) is racing well and will be hard to hold out with the slight rise in trip in her favour. ENXUTO (6) should be running on.
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On a three run winning streak. Most recently settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 July 9 over 1400m defeating Mean Feat with 60kg at $5. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 June 14 over 1500m defeating Harbourmaster carrying 61kg at $4.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 6 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Justadeel carrying 55.5kg at $15. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 59kg at $26. Much better effort last time and that form reads well.
Going well. Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 June 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Eye Of Epaulette with 59kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo F Bm78 on June 1 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind My Xanadu carrying 58kg at $3. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 July 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Nodachi with 57kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Pakenham 0 - 64 May 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Proprietary carrying 53kg at $9. Racing very well. Hard to beat again.
Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pariah Pearl with 58.5kg at $9. The start before that won by a head at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 June 5 over 1600m defeating Pacific Cross with 59kg at $8.50. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
Useful gelding. At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Justadeel with 54kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 22 over 1620m, 4.5 len behind Craig with 54kg at $26. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Corowa Bm66 July 1 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Mischinka with 56.5kg at $2.90. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Wangaratta F&M Bm64 on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Perfect Gold carrying 60kg at $7. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last start 13th of 15 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 22 over 2000m, 10 len behind Aztec State carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lady In Pink carrying 55.5kg at $11. Fully tested on his recent run.
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Brazen Bliss carrying 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Dazzling Sky carrying 59.5kg at $81. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Having third race start. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Runaway Soul with 59.5kg at $11. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Donald Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1620m in soft going defeating Dashing Rebel with 59.5kg at $3. Has to find improvement.
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 6 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Justadeel carrying 54kg at $17. Before that won by 10 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw June 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Patsy's Star with 55kg at $5. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Third race start. Won on debut won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Mountaineer carrying 57kg at $8. Returned from break second last of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 59.5kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
At the latest run won by 2 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Dawn Embers with 59.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Write Your Own with 59.5kg at $101. Not keen.
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Al Duca with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Make It Sweet carrying 59kg at $5. Solid top-three hope.
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on July 11 over 1500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Sasqualah with 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw May 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Brandnu Deal carrying 59.5kg at $4. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.