TAB AUSTRALIAN CUP RACE DAY, 30 MARCH
Results
Incredibly open race. Nothing would really surprise. WHAKAMANA (13) is certainly good enough to win this and should be ready to show her best third-up. The first up run was good before an even effort at Moonee Valley. Back slightly in grade here, if Currie can give her a peach from the carpark she can run very well. DIVINE PURPOSE (14) was good to the line at Moonee Valley and should be at her peak fourth up. She's going well and looks a key chance in this. SLANE (9) didn't take long to find winning form this campaign, scoring by a head second up at Cranbourne. Up in trip now which should suit and he does have some upside. ENOTIS (6) is a handy type who won first up before an even effort at Randwick last time. Strips fitter again and is expected to go well. DUBLIN JOURNAL (2) has won two in a row and no reason he can't do so again.
Visit TAB.COM.AUIncredibly open race. Nothing would really surprise. WHAKAMANA (13) is certainly good enough to win this and should be ready to show her best third-up. The first up run was good before an even effort at Moonee Valley. Back slightly in grade here, if Currie can give her a peach from the carpark she can run very well. DIVINE PURPOSE (14) was good to the line at Moonee Valley and should be at her peak fourth up. She's going well and looks a key chance in this. SLANE (9) didn't take long to find winning form this campaign, scoring by a head second up at Cranbourne. Up in trip now which should suit and he does have some upside. ENOTIS (6) is a handy type who won first up before an even effort at Randwick last time. Strips fitter again and is expected to go well. DUBLIN JOURNAL (2) has won two in a row and no reason he can't do so again.
Most recently faded in the straight 10th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Commander Harry with 58.5kg at $7.50. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 January 1 over 1800m defeating Oceans Above carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Caulfield Bm64 December 14 over 2000m defeating Deel Blaster with 59kg at $15. No reason he can't win again.
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 2 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 60.5kg at $51. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Commander Harry carrying 59kg at $16. Win doesn't look likely.
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm70 on December 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Who Dares with 59kg at $12. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 2 len behind Dublin Journal with 60.5kg at $12. Prepared to risk today.
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by a head at Warrnambool Bm64 December 31 over 1700m defeating Feargal carrying 61kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 2050m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Savorski with 59.5kg at $1.70. Needs more time.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 December 15 over 1550m defeating Taraashoq with 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on January 6 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Lyrical Gangster with 56kg at $7.50. Has some upside and can figure.
Useful gelding. Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Dublin Journal with 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that with blinkers first time; 4th of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Reset The Jazz carrying 56kg at $5.50. In the mix.
Last start 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 30 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that won by a nose at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 December 1 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Aria Electra with 57kg at $3.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 22 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind The Negotiator with 60kg at $3.80. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Cranbourne Bm64 January 5 over 1600m defeating The Ballet Dancer carrying 57kg at $2.90. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Reset The Jazz with 55kg at $10. Last start 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Mystery Island carrying 54kg at $1.70. Going well. Leading chance.
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 1 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Dublin Journal with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Geelong Bm64 December 7 over 1700m defeating State Squad carrying 59.5kg at $3. This is well within his grasp.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Moe Bm58 December 8 over 1600m defeating Albanian Icon with 60kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track F&M Bm70 January 1 over 1700m defeating Aria Electra with 58kg at $4. One of the main contenders.
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Reset The Jazz carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on December 23 over 2040m, 1.5 len behind Kettle Hill carrying 54.5kg at $6. Ready to peak now third-up.
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 30 over 2040m, 2 len behind Miss Tarzy with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Reset The Jazz with 52.5kg at $3.30. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track F&M Bm70 on January 1 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Greta Moon carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on December 8 over 2040m, 1.75 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 59kg at $3.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Cranbourne Bm64 January 5 over 2080m defeating Running Cloud carrying 59kg at $4.50. The race before that with blinkers first time; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 22 over 2580m, 8 len behind Speranzoso with 59kg at $5. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 31 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Chevalier Du Fau carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ballarat 3yo+ Bm64 on May 28 over 2000m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Kipyegon with 60.5kg at $2.60. Expect a forward showing.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm70 on December 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Who Dares carrying 58kg at $4. Second run from a spell got back early 4th in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 58kg at $5.50. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track F&M Bm70 on January 1 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Greta Moon with 58kg at $26. The race before that second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on November 22 over 2100m, 6 len behind Sea Speedwell with 58kg at $8.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on January 6 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 57.5kg at $41. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Seymour Bm64 December 21 over 2021m defeating Untethered carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Tested on recent form.