IN MEMORY OF DEAN HOLLAND
Results
ALTIVO (11) was really impressive last week. Stormed over the top of some useful performers and won going away at the finish. Turns back out just a week on but in a race that he looks like taking care of before moving on to bigger and better things. CONVENER (4) is the other one here that might have better races on the radar. He ran well on his Australian debut and backed that up winning at Mornington last time with plenty in hand. That pair stand out. BOLD BOURBON (12) keeps winning and DAYTONA BAY (5) keeps racing well. They can keep the top fancies honest. So can TYPHOON HARMONY (13) who was no match for Altivo last week but he has worked himself into form and will be up on speed giving them something to peg back.
Visit TAB.COM.AUALTIVO (11) was really impressive last week. Stormed over the top of some useful performers and won going away at the finish. Turns back out just a week on but in a race that he looks like taking care of before moving on to bigger and better things. CONVENER (4) is the other one here that might have better races on the radar. He ran well on his Australian debut and backed that up winning at Mornington last time with plenty in hand. That pair stand out. BOLD BOURBON (12) keeps winning and DAYTONA BAY (5) keeps racing well. They can keep the top fancies honest. So can TYPHOON HARMONY (13) who was no match for Altivo last week but he has worked himself into form and will be up on speed giving them something to peg back.
Last time out he finished 9th 12.4L, Globe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1800m. Before that was 4th 5L, Pinstriped at Sandown-Lakeside (SW&P) 1600m. Take on trust.
Last time out he finished 7th 4.8L, Independent Road at Warrnambool (Open) 1700m. Before that he finished 7th 10L, Alverdun at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-84) 1600m. Need to improve.
Placed in two from past three runs. On May 6 he finished 8th 11.4L, Globe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1800m. On Apr 1 he finished 3rd 1.4L, Here To Shock at Bendigo (Golden Mile (Lr), Listed) 1600m. Worth consideration.
A placing and a win at two starts this prep. Last run he finished 1st 2L, Feuermond at Mornington (BM-78) 2000m. Two back he finished 2nd 0.2L, Saint Bathans at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1600m. Hard to beat.
Has a solid overall record (4 wins and 3 minors from 10 starts). Last run he finished 3rd 5.5L, Globe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1800m. Two runs back was 2nd 3L, Alverdun at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-84) 1600m. Can go close.
Last time out ran strongly 4th 8.2L, Globe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1800m. Before that was 6th 8.7L, Deepstrike at Stawell (Open) 1850m. Place hope only.
On May 2 he finished 1st 1.8L, Rolls at Warrnambool (Open) 1700m. Two back finished 3rd 1.4L, Sparkle at Flemington (BM-80) 2000m. Worth watching.
On Apr 22 was 8th 5L, Maracana at Mornington (BM-78) 1600m. Two back was 8th 10.5L, Alverdun at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-84) 1600m. Not fancied.
On May 13 he finished 13th 10.7L, Altivo at Flemington (BM-78) 1600m. Two back was 8th 2.8L, Tonneofgrit at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-78) 1400m. Win won't shock.
On May 6 finished 10th 14.1L, Globe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1800m. Two starts back good effort when 5th 3.4L, Good And Proper at Sandown-Lakeside (FM-SWP) 1400m. Others stronger.
Winner at both starts since the spell. Last time out he finished 1st 1.5L, French Emperor at Flemington (BM-78) 1600m. Two back he finished 1st 2.8L, Helmiton at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1400m. Should test these.
Rates well here on solid last start win. Last start ran strongly 1st 1.8L, Farooq at Casterton (Open) 2000m. Before that was 1st 5L, Ferago at Warrnambool (BM-70) 1700m. Conditions favour.
Placed in two from past three runs. Last start he finished 3rd 3.3L, Altivo at Flemington (BM-78) 1600m. Two runs back he finished 2nd 0.2L, Maracana at Mornington (BM-78) 1600m. Each-way best.
Second-up (4:1-0-1): First-up was 5th 4.9L, Secret Plan at Warrnambool (Open) 1400m. Second-up last prep he was 8th 3.5L, Arran Bay at Pakenham (BM-78) 1600m. Place claims here.