NATIONAL JOCKEYS TRUST TROPHY
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SIGIRIYA ROCK (2) is having a great first preparation, winning his maiden easily two back before just going down in an enthralling clash with a very progressive won last time. Can't see 2000m being an issue and he should take plenty of catching here. COLOUR OUR WORLD (10) was just behind Sigiriya Rock at Caulfield Heath when third last time out. Of the two, she looks perhaps less suited rising in trip but she does draw for every chance and could handle it. MAKAMAE (12) looked smart winning a Seymour maiden over 2000m last time out with a soft victory. She'll stay this out strongly and can measure up well. VERONA RUPES (1) is racing in fine form and maps for every chance. HARSH (11) was dominant last time at short odds and must be respected.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSIGIRIYA ROCK (2) is having a great first preparation, winning his maiden easily two back before just going down in an enthralling clash with a very progressive won last time. Can't see 2000m being an issue and he should take plenty of catching here. COLOUR OUR WORLD (10) was just behind Sigiriya Rock at Caulfield Heath when third last time out. Of the two, she looks perhaps less suited rising in trip but she does draw for every chance and could handle it. MAKAMAE (12) looked smart winning a Seymour maiden over 2000m last time out with a soft victory. She'll stay this out strongly and can measure up well. VERONA RUPES (1) is racing in fine form and maps for every chance. HARSH (11) was dominant last time at short odds and must be respected.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 December 6 over 2040m defeating Kicking King carrying 58kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Hcp on November 23 over 2025m, 2.5 len behind Kaluakoi carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Hard to beat again in this sort of form.
Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, long-neck behind Centennial Park carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1600m defeating Share The Pennies with 58kg at $1.40. Suited here and rates highly.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on December 6 over 2040m, long-neck behind Verona Rupes carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw November 9 over 1720m defeating Command Order carrying 58kg at $21. Coming along well, in the mix.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 10th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1600m, 15 len behind Mixxit with 58kg at $8.50. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 31 over 2000m defeating Vizie carrying 58kg at $11. In winning form but harder here and others rate better.
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Xarpo carrying 58kg at $4.20. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1600m defeating Spillane carrying 58kg at $3.90. Has good ability, consider.
Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early second last in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Lochlorian with 58kg at $8.50. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1600m defeating Watersports carrying 58kg at $19. Harder here but wouldn't shock.
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 1 over 2000m defeating Turned Loose with 55kg at $1.80. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Commissions with 53.5kg at $3. Nice type who can run well.
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Palace Winter carrying 58kg at $1.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on December 6 over 2040m, 0.7 len behind Verona Rupes with 58kg at $5. Each way chance.
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1500m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Beautiful Jewel carrying 58kg at $3.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1717m, long-neck behind Nordic Belle carrying 58kg at $9.50. Can improve up in trip.
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Centennial Park carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on December 14 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Cilacap carrying 54kg at $4.60. Tried hard last time, rates well.
Useful filly. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1950m defeating Lunar Powered carrying 56kg at $1.45. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 2050m, 0.5 len behind Ghemme carrying 56kg at $3. Can measure up.
Racing well. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 19 over 2000m defeating Thinking Gold with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Scottie's Legacy with 56kg at $9.50. Open to further improvement and will prove tough to beat.
Useful type. Most recently second last of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 18 over 1800m, 8 len behind Kings Valley carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1500m in the wet defeating Thedoctoroflove with 56kg at $2.30. Could bounce back at odds.
Last start 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Mr Verse with 56kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Track Patcher carrying 56kg at $21. Tested in this line-up.