VRC MEMBER JANET KOLOTELO PLATE
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Very tough race to finish. LUNA CAT (4) might be the 'safe play'. She's only missed a place once over 1000m, winning at Sandown Hillside over the trip two back before a good effort at Caulfield over 1100m behind Kin. Her last run at this track and trip resulted in a narrow win over subsequent Oakleigh Plate placegetter Mornington Glory. MANSIERE (15) resumed off a short spell and won well at Sale over 1106m on wet ground as an odds-on favourite. Drops 5kg for this and will be hard to hold out. BEAST MODE (1) atoned for a luckless run first up with a smart win at Sandown Hillside. Will take beating. Big watch on the pair of former Hong Kong gallopers. FLYING SEASON (6) has the ratings to win this but off some 600 days is a risk. He has trialled well though. BIG ME (16) has only had the two starts in HK but looks smart and must be respected.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery tough race to finish. LUNA CAT (4) might be the 'safe play'. She's only missed a place once over 1000m, winning at Sandown Hillside over the trip two back before a good effort at Caulfield over 1100m behind Kin. Her last run at this track and trip resulted in a narrow win over subsequent Oakleigh Plate placegetter Mornington Glory. MANSIERE (15) resumed off a short spell and won well at Sale over 1106m on wet ground as an odds-on favourite. Drops 5kg for this and will be hard to hold out. BEAST MODE (1) atoned for a luckless run first up with a smart win at Sandown Hillside. Will take beating. Big watch on the pair of former Hong Kong gallopers. FLYING SEASON (6) has the ratings to win this but off some 600 days is a risk. He has trialled well though. BIG ME (16) has only had the two starts in HK but looks smart and must be respected.
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Go To Hollywood carrying 59kg at $4. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 July 3 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Moonhaven with 58kg at $7.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Group 2 placegetter. Useful type. Most recently 4th of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on July 3 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Pokerjack with 62kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Mrs Chrissie with 58kg at $26. Genuine hope.
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Press Down carrying 54kg at $21. Before that second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Subliminal with 62kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Kin with 58kg at $10. Before that won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 June 19 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Kiko carrying 61kg at $14. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Mornington Bm70 June 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Scorsese with 59.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track Hcp on June 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Crosshaven carrying 54kg at $14. Genuine hope.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 80 on September 25 2022 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Joyful Win carrying 59kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 2nd of 13 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on February 12 2022 over 1000m, nose behind Glenealy Generals carrying 56.5kg at $37. Won trial at Corowa over 900m on July 1. Creates plenty of interest.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 14 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Fleetwood with 58.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Kin carrying 57.5kg at $10. Watch for her to be flashing home.
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Johnny Rocker with 58.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 November 25 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Pink Beau Ty carrying 59kg at $7.50. Marginal prospect.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 June 2 over 1200m defeating Bold Response with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 8 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Kiko with 59.5kg at $3.50. In the mix.
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 12 at Mornington Bm70 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Along The River with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 27 over 955m, 1.4 len behind Frilled carrying 55kg at $6.50. Unlikely to threaten.
At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Beast Mode with 57kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mrs Chrissie with 54.5kg at $6. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 May 15 over 1000m, 11 len behind Scissor Step carrying 57.5kg at $12. First up last campaign third of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 May 1 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Whistlefield carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Cannot make a strong case.
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on June 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Whistlefield carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 January 17 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Kahhof carrying 59kg at $2.50. Fitter and a winning hope.
Racing well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Beast Mode with 55kg at $26. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Go To Hollywood with 59kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out.
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sale Bm64 July 4 over 1106m in heavy going defeating Walter Spur carrying 60kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 6th of 19 at this track Inglis Sprint on March 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Estriella carrying 57kg at $101. Fitter and a winning hope.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 October 16 2022 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Pleasant Endeavor with 59kg at $2.30. On debut favourite; won by 1.3 len Sha Tin Rating 60 October 1 2022 over 1000m defeating Flying High carrying 57kg at $2.80. Wary.
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Beast Mode with 54kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 12 at Mornington Bm70 on June 10 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Along The River with 57.5kg at $5.50. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Most recently 8th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on June 29 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Great Maximus with 61.5kg at $15. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on June 12 over 1213m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Miso with 60.5kg at $14. Can't recommend.
Second-up. First-up after six months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Mighty carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1000m defeating Pharari with 57.5kg at $6.50. Among the top chances.