VRC SPRING GALA PLATE

Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield Bm84 July 13 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Nation's Call with 53.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 22 over 1420m, 4.5 len behind Le Ferrari with 54kg at $19. Impressed last start and can go on with it.

Second-up. First-up after four months 12th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 13 over 1700m, on a slow track; 7 len behind British Columbia with 57kg at $6. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Plenty Of Ammo with 58kg at $5.50. Worth another chance.

Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Mornington Bm78 on June 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Touristic with 57.5kg at $5. The start before that 7th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Foujita San with 58kg at $61. Place looks best.

Group 2 placegetter. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Jabbawockeez carrying 58.5kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 29 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Desperado with 59kg at $10. Prepared to just watch today.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Mildura Bm70 on July 19 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Eureka's Victory carrying 62kg at $4.50. The race before that 6th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 13 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind British Columbia carrying 55.5kg at $26. Rather invest elsewhere.

Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 14 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Diablo Bolt with 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 16th of 30 at Curragh Rating 110 on September 24 over 3419m, slow going 20 len behind Magellan Strait carrying 57kg at $17. Should progress from that first-up run and can feature.

At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 17 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Larsen Bay with 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on June 21 over 1715m, 0.8 len behind Jackand with 60.5kg at $8. Prefer to see.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Don Diego De Vega with 56kg at $11. The run before that 10th of 14 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Bear On The Loose carrying 56.5kg at $26. No threat last start but is capable of better.

Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 24 over 1800m, on a slow track; neck behind Mathew carrying 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Spare Coin with 60kg at $10. Further improvement is anticipated.

Last start 3rd of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Artie's Dynamite with 56kg at $3.50. Before that second last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Super Solar with 54kg at $26. Others appeal more heading into this.

At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Jabbawockeez with 54kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 30 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind African Pioneer carrying 60kg at $7. Wasn?t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 10 months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Spare Coin carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Doncaster on June 18 2023 over 2414m, 7 len behind Vaguely Royal with 56.5kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply.