VRC SPRING GALA PLATE
Results
Like the set up for FEDERER (14) who has been campaigning in Sydney this time in. He's been getting closer with each run off a long break, beaten a long neck at Randwick last time out. He's bred to stay being out of Caulfield Cup winner Jameka and gets to 2000m for the first time with Shinn booked from a low draw. AZTEC STATE (1) had things against at Caulfield second up when too far back from a wide draw. The first up win was outstanding but he likely gives Federer a decent head start with an inexperienced apprentice on. Wary of JUJA KIBO (15) who was dominant at Sandown Hillside last time out. He clearly relished getting to 1800m there and should also appreciate this trip now. Can measure up. CATANI GARDENS (12) has won two of three this time in and should take up a prominent role from the inside gate. PARADISE STORM (9) is coming along well and ready to peak now.
Visit TAB.COM.AULike the set up for FEDERER (14) who has been campaigning in Sydney this time in. He's been getting closer with each run off a long break, beaten a long neck at Randwick last time out. He's bred to stay being out of Caulfield Cup winner Jameka and gets to 2000m for the first time with Shinn booked from a low draw. AZTEC STATE (1) had things against at Caulfield second up when too far back from a wide draw. The first up win was outstanding but he likely gives Federer a decent head start with an inexperienced apprentice on. Wary of JUJA KIBO (15) who was dominant at Sandown Hillside last time out. He clearly relished getting to 1800m there and should also appreciate this trip now. Can measure up. CATANI GARDENS (12) has won two of three this time in and should take up a prominent role from the inside gate. PARADISE STORM (9) is coming along well and ready to peak now.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 June 14 over 1600m defeating Russian Meteor carrying 60kg at $7. Second-up 5th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, slow going 3 len behind Until Valhalla with 60kg at $4. Fitter again and can return to winning ways.
Most recently 8th of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 52.5kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 52kg at $6.50. Has had plenty of chances and happy enough to avoid.
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $26. Second-up second last of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 54kg at $201. Difficult to recommend.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm78 June 28 over 2000m in soft going defeating Nation's Call with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Mornington Bm74 on June 9 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Captain Electric carrying 57.5kg at $12. Have to respect.
Most recently 11th of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 54kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 13 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Flamin' Romans carrying 61kg at $5. Not the worst at odds.
Last start ran last of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Until Valhalla with 58.5kg at $201. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 23 len behind Oh Too Good with 57kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after a year 9th of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Trosettee carrying 60kg at $18. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 2024 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pudding carrying 53kg at $7.50. Unlikely to be competitive.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Randwick Bm88 on January 25 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Political Debate with 56.5kg at $4. Nice return but prefer to see again.
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm70 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Catani Gardens with 62.5kg at $12. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lake's Folly carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Harder here but is going well.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Royal Supremacy carrying 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 30 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Ring Me Up with 57kg at $7. Fitter, might need one more.
Last start 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 9 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Catani Gardens with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Flamin' Romans carrying 58.5kg at $15. Going well, each way claims.
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 July 9 over 2100m in soft going defeating Trapalanda carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Mornington Bm74 on June 9 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Captain Electric carrying 55kg at $4.80. Can measure up.
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 16 over 2400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Jaykayann carrying 59.5kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Flamin' Romans with 57.5kg at $41. The run two back gives him a chance.
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Aberlour with 57kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 28 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Misterkipchoge with 54kg at $3.80. Sets up very well and is ready to win.
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 4 len win at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 16 over 1800m in soft going defeating Ruakaka Raider carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 22 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Orovero carrying 61kg at $2.60. On the up and looks a key chance again.
Most recently second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 23 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Reset The Jazz carrying 58.5kg at $71. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 1 over 2100m, 5 len behind Preferential with 61kg at $8.50. Can't have.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 59kg at $19. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1800m, 2 len behind Elsie May with 59kg at $26. Has a few lengths to find.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Kira carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Geelong Bm64 January 4 over 1700m defeating Princess Nefertiti with 57kg at $4.60. Need to see again.