TOUR D' HORSE TROPHY
Results
Wide open affair. KIKO (10) has always shown talent and put things together with a dominant maiden win second up at Cranbourne, scoring by 3 lengths. Obviously harder here but she drops 7kg and a strong performance looks likely. SHAIME (9) has been in the placings at both runs this time in over 1000m, the latest here at Flemington. On the quick turnaround and out to 1200m can see her winning. RICH LOVER (5) won two back at Bendigo before a strong effort in a similar race here last time out. Only has to repeat that effort to be right in the finish again. MISS TITELINE (7) continues to race very well and the form around her ties in. Can prove competitive again. DOLLAR CHASER (4) next best.
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Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Terang Hcp January 1 over 1125m defeating Lumber Punk carrying 57kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool Cl1 March 13 over 1000m in soft going defeating Empressive Enuff carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. One of the top chances.
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Wagga Bm66 January 5 over 1000m defeating Demanding Mo carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Manhattan Thunder carrying 60.5kg at $14. Last-start winner worth including
Most recently 4th of 11 at Stawell Bm70 on January 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Empressive Enuff with 60kg at $17. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Burrumbeet Bm64 on January 1 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Kathy's Beau carrying 60kg at $5. Looking to others in this race.
Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm64 on January 5 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Miss Icelandic carrying 60.5kg at $3. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 15 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Philosopher carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Going well and can figure.
Useful type. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Nmw on December 20 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Empressive Enuff carrying 57.5kg at $8. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Cl1 December 5 over 1300m defeating Moor Mumm carrying 59kg at $3.50. Capable of another forward showing. Respect.
Most recently won by a nose at Kerang 0 - 64 December 30 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Easy Jay with 55.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on December 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Solvere carrying 59.5kg at $4. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Stawell Bm70 on January 5 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Empressive Enuff carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on December 7 over 1300m, nose behind Toronado Rouge with 57.5kg at $7. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 May 12 over 1500m, soft track; 2 len behind Let's Say Grace with 59kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 May 7 2022 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Don Luigi carrying 60kg at $5. May need more time.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at Mornington Cl1 on December 28 over 1000m, head behind Ode To Joy with 58.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track Nmw (Bm78) on January 13 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Chester Warrior with 54kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Exceed The Dream with 58kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1200m defeating Brooklyn Baby with 58kg at $4.50. Should be able to go on with it.
Most recently with blinkers first time; 2nd of 9 at Wagga Cl1 on January 5 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Bold Triumph with 55.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Seymour Bm58 on December 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Honour with 58.5kg at $6.50. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sun Halo carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nordic carrying 55kg at $8.50. Solid top-three hope.