VRC MEMBER MATTHEW HODDER PLATE
Results
EXTREME SPIRIT (1) ran well for third (of six) here over 1200m first up before an even effort at Rosehill last start when getting back in a slowly run race. He gets to 1410m here which should suit and if Carleen Hefel can be positive from the wide gate he can improve sharply. GANGITANO (3) worked home quite well on resumption at Caulfield when fifth, beaten 2 lengths. Strips fitter and can continue to progress. ROBRICK (8) ran well behind a subsequent Saturday winner on debut at Moe before an okay effort at Caulfield. He gets the blinkers and Damian Lane on from a good draw so expect he runs well. IMMINANCE (9) ran on well to score at Bendigo over 1100m second up and looks suited to the rise in trip now with each-way claims.
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track 2Yo Final on July 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Stellar Olympus carrying 59kg at $3.80. Second-up second last of 9 at Rosehill 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Taormina carrying 58kg at $19. One of the main contenders.
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside 2Yf Hcp July 19 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Ahuriri with 59kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo 2Yf Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Pink Chandon with 57kg at $9.50. Won't be far away.
Second-up today. Last start 5th of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ouroboros carrying 59kg at $8. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Barber carrying 57kg at $9. Fitter and a winning hope.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Vg Ingot on July 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mollynickers carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Werribee 2Y Mdn on July 9 over 1433m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rise At Dawn with 58kg at $2.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Sale 2Y Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1013m in the wet defeating La Petite Angele carrying 58kg at $19. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Ouroboros carrying 58kg at $26. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 1.0 len at Sale 2Y Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1205m on a rain affected track defeating I Eff Oh with 58kg at $2. Has to be respected.
First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Our Secret Sister. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Moe 2Y Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1208m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Mollynickers carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Caulfield 2Y Hcp on July 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ouroboros carrying 57kg at $11. Strong winning hope.
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at Geelong 2Yf Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Batrana carrying 57kg at $7.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo 2Y Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Abstruse carrying 56kg at $9. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at this track 2Y Hcp on July 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Exploring with 54.5kg at $101. Last start 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley 2Yc&G Hcp on July 29 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Title Fighter carrying 53kg at $16. Others favoured.