VRC LIFE MEMBER JOHN DALE MILE
Results
BOTANY (5) is a handy mare who resumed with an encouraging run at Caulfield over 1400m, hitting the line nicely for third, beaten 1 length. Not any harder here and with the added fitness and extra trip she can go a couple better. EL SOLEADO (8) has placed at all four runs this time in and will take beating again. He tried hard over 1400m here last time in a handy race and looks ready for another crack at a mile. Rates highly. ZAMBORGHINI (1) won well two back before starting even money at Moonee Valley last time and just going down. Will take stopping again with even luck from the draw. APERITIVO (12) had no luck last start and her form prior was rock solid. With a kinder run this time she can bounce back. NAVAL SEAL (11) should be ready to peak third-up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUBOTANY (5) is a handy mare who resumed with an encouraging run at Caulfield over 1400m, hitting the line nicely for third, beaten 1 length. Not any harder here and with the added fitness and extra trip she can go a couple better. EL SOLEADO (8) has placed at all four runs this time in and will take beating again. He tried hard over 1400m here last time in a handy race and looks ready for another crack at a mile. Rates highly. ZAMBORGHINI (1) won well two back before starting even money at Moonee Valley last time and just going down. Will take stopping again with even luck from the draw. APERITIVO (12) had no luck last start and her form prior was rock solid. With a kinder run this time she can bounce back. NAVAL SEAL (11) should be ready to peak third-up.
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 30 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Montather with 60kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Moonee Valley Bm64 December 15 over 1523m defeating Star Vega with 60kg at $3.80. Racing well and is a genuine hope.
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on December 8 over 1550m, 6 len behind Burning Need carrying 60kg at $19. Second-up second last of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on December 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 15 len behind So United carrying 58.5kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.
Dual acceptor. Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 2 len behind Dublin Journal with 61kg at $17. The race before that got back early 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blazing Rebel carrying 61.5kg at $12. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm78 August 26 over 2500m, 7 len behind Duke Of Hastings carrying 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Ballarat 2yo+ Bm70 May 28 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Sir Atlas with 61kg at $4. This looks a stern test.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Vagrant with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Fancylanski carrying 58kg at $5.50. Improver who is a strong winning chance.
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Plenty Of Ammo with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Bm64 Hcp December 9 2022 over 1600m defeating Soarhi with 61.5kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 10 at this track Nmw (Bm70) on January 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Magnupur with 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Bm64 on December 14 over 1600m, neck behind Interlinked carrying 59.5kg at $26. Genuine chance this time around.
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on January 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bel Air carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind The Negotiator with 57.5kg at $3.30. Knocking on the door and should go close.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Caulfield Bm64 on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bubbly Lass with 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1514m defeating Frostymcfrostfrost with 58kg at $4.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at this track 3yo Hcp July 1 over 2500m, soft track; 4 len behind First Immortal carrying 55kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1500m, a neck behind Amabutho with 59kg at $5.50. Will struggle against these.
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind My Boy Birmingham carrying 57.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 30 over 1600m, long-neck behind Montather with 57kg at $8.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Useful mare. Most recently second last of 10 at this track Nmw (Bm70) on January 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Magnupur carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on December 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Dane On Tour carrying 59kg at $3.80. Nicely placed to bounce back.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm64 December 22 over 1400m defeating El Soleado carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on January 6 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $7.50. Cannot be ruled out.