VICTORIAN JOCKEYS' ASSOCIATION TROPHY
Results
ZOU SENSATION (8) gets in relatively well at the weights again here having won in this grade at Caulfield last time out, proving far too strong late to score by 1.75 lengths. Handled the rise to 1400m very well there and while this looks a bit harder, he's improving and should measure up strongly. MUNHAMEK (2) is an interesting one to assess. He was excellent in the Winter Championship Final two back and good again last week but now drops back in trip on the quick turnaround. He'll want a fast tempo up front which doesn't look overly likely. Still good enough to win. RUN HARRY RUN (4) is racing well and can set up nicely on speed. He was behind Zou Sensation last time but does meet that horse better at the weights. CAFE MILLENIUM (5) needs things to go his way but has claims on the fast finishing win two back. RUNNING BY (7) needs relatively dry going and is a chance if she gets it.
Visit TAB.COM.AUZOU SENSATION (8) gets in relatively well at the weights again here having won in this grade at Caulfield last time out, proving far too strong late to score by 1.75 lengths. Handled the rise to 1400m very well there and while this looks a bit harder, he's improving and should measure up strongly. MUNHAMEK (2) is an interesting one to assess. He was excellent in the Winter Championship Final two back and good again last week but now drops back in trip on the quick turnaround. He'll want a fast tempo up front which doesn't look overly likely. Still good enough to win. RUN HARRY RUN (4) is racing well and can set up nicely on speed. He was behind Zou Sensation last time but does meet that horse better at the weights. CAFE MILLENIUM (5) needs things to go his way but has claims on the fast finishing win two back. RUNNING BY (7) needs relatively dry going and is a chance if she gets it.
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59.5kg at $26. Big weight but will be running on.
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind El Rocko with 59.5kg at $5. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 56.5kg at $41. Going well, back in trip perhaps the knock.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mv Cup October 25 over 2500m, 2.5 len behind Okita Soushi with 55kg at $13. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 August 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Another Wil carrying 56.5kg at $41. Will be better over further but wary.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hughes carrying 55kg at $13. Going well, each way claims.
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84-Qlty June 21 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Best form reads well.
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Robusto with 53.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast LR Glasshouse Hcp July 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Oughton carrying 53kg at $26. Inclined to risk.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Hughes with 53.5kg at $6. Can bounce back.
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm100 July 12 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating El Rocko with 54.5kg at $4.80. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Bm84 June 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Keep Your Cool carrying 59kg at $7.50. Improving type who looks hard to beat once more.
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 53kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on May 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Hollywood Hero with 58.5kg at $4.40. Has ability, in the mix.
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m, 18 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 55kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism February 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 58kg at $18. Prefer to see how she returns.
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at Mildura Mildura Cup July 18 over 1400m defeating Hard To Cross with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on December 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Both Sides Now with 60kg at $9. Harder here, place chance.