VICTORIAN JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION TROPHY
Results
NEW YORK LUSTRE (5) couldn't have been much more impressive winning first up at Seymour, scoring by 5.5 lengths over 1000m. It was only in BM58 grade but she's plenty promising and finds a suitable race with Kah aboard. BOONIE (1) is racing well, winning nicely at Warrnambool two back before being edged out by the barest of margins by a handy one in Layeruponlayer over this route last time. He only needs to hold that form to be going very close again. ELENA MONTERO (8) resumes. She was a dominant maiden winner on debut and okay in two runs after, starting $5 in a hot BM64 at Bendigo before a spell which has produced outstanding form. She can run a good race here fresh. MR MAGNUS (6) was close up behind Boonie here last time and has each way claims. TRAPEZE WARRIOR (4) could bounce back. His run over this route during Cup week reads well but he's been off that since.
Visit TAB.COM.AUNEW YORK LUSTRE (5) couldn't have been much more impressive winning first up at Seymour, scoring by 5.5 lengths over 1000m. It was only in BM58 grade but she's plenty promising and finds a suitable race with Kah aboard. BOONIE (1) is racing well, winning nicely at Warrnambool two back before being edged out by the barest of margins by a handy one in Layeruponlayer over this route last time. He only needs to hold that form to be going very close again. ELENA MONTERO (8) resumes. She was a dominant maiden winner on debut and okay in two runs after, starting $5 in a hot BM64 at Bendigo before a spell which has produced outstanding form. She can run a good race here fresh. MR MAGNUS (6) was close up behind Boonie here last time and has each way claims. TRAPEZE WARRIOR (4) could bounce back. His run over this route during Cup week reads well but he's been off that since.
Useful gelding. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1000m, nose behind Layeruponlayer with 59kg at $18. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Warrnambool Bm70 December 1 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Rivkin with 58kg at $16. Consistent type who should go close here.
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 26 over 1000m, neck behind Castellar carrying 63.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on July 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Field Of Flutes with 59.5kg at $6.50. Nice return, he could go on with it.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 on November 15 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 59kg at $3.50. Second-up ran last of 12 at Ballarat Bm74 on December 7 over 1100m, 10 len behind Don't Hope Do with 56kg at $26. Rough hope.
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Nmw on January 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Redoute's Night carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Grand Larceny carrying 57kg at $7. Each way.
Racing second-up today. Last run won by 5.5 len at Seymour Bm58 December 29 over 1000m defeating Lunar Module carrying 60kg at $2.05. At only start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw July 22 over 1200m in the wet defeating Heaving carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Dominant fresh, looks the one to beat again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Cl1 on December 18 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Jennyanydots carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Layeruponlayer carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len at Stony Creek Bm58 December 30 over 1000m defeating Lord Paramount carrying 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Donald 0 - 58 June 22 over 1200m in the wet defeating Prudden with 56kg at $10. Inclined to risk.
She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 October 6 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Pondalowie carrying 57.5kg at $5. At her first start to post a big 4 len win. Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1100m slow track defeating Male Model with 57.5kg at $10. Has upside and can figure here.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.3 len Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw September 9 over 1000m defeating Aquilion Girl carrying 57kg at $2.10. On debut second of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 5 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Lovebird with 57kg at $17. Level of improvement the key.
Last start from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tarzi Calling with 60.5kg at $11. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm58 on December 12 over 1103m, 2.75 len behind Star Diesel with 60.5kg at $11. Looks tested again this line-up.