SIR EUGENE GORMAN HANDICAP

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Morphettville Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Super Lad with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Morphettville Parks Bm68 April 18 over 1400m defeating Starts Now carrying 58.5kg at $7. Minor chance.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 58kg at $16. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, long-neck behind Capper Thirtynine carrying 58kg at $8.50. Big run last time and should go close.

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1300m, nose behind Quiseen with 52.5kg at $5. Before that ran last of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 60kg at $3.30. Nice effort last time. Racing well and should be right there.

Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Capper Thirtynine with 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Electric Impulse with 54kg at $2.60. Nice return, will be hard to hold out with added fitness.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Naifah carrying 55.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 14th of 20 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind Grand Larceny with 54kg at $41. Can sneak into the finish.

Last start 6th of 17 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 25 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Cilacap with 55kg at $31. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Morphettville Parks Bm66 April 18 over 1550m defeating Smother carrying 60kg at $3.40. Not far away last time. This suits much better, gives a strong sight.

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Seafall carrying 60kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm66 on October 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Enchanted Jenni with 59kg at $2.45. Possible improver.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm100 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Soft Love with 51kg at $31. Second-up 8th of 15 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Capper Thirtynine with 56.5kg at $31. Peaks now but does need to improve.

Most recently 9th of 15 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Capper Thirtynine carrying 56.5kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 7 at Morphettville Bm82 on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cash carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Happy to overlook.

Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Seymour Bm66 April 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Mahjong with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Seymour F&M Bm70 on October 12 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Dane On Tour carrying 57kg at $8. Have a few ahead this time.

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quiseen with 56kg at $17. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Pakenham Bm66 October 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Enna's Dream carrying 59.5kg at $15. Need to see her improve.

Second-up. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 2 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Rosa Aotearoa carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1507m, 0.7 len behind Leg Drive carrying 60kg at $2.70. Fitter and has each way claims.

Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Heath 0 -66 April 29 over 1500m defeating Realika with 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66apprentices on April 15 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Foire De Trone with 55kg at $6.50. Harder here, place chance.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on May 2 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Not Surprised with 60kg at $8.50. Minor chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Pakenham Bm70 F&M on March 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind First Chorus with 60.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Not Surprised carrying 58kg at $11. Rough hope.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on May 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Seafall carrying 58kg at $6.50. Needs best.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 December 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Tempranillo carrying 60.5kg at $7. Previously first up; third of 9 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 September 19 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Miss Trustful with 60.5kg at $2.70. Rough hope.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm84 December 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Wymark with 53kg at $3.60. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw May 6 2025 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Ozam's Razor carrying 57.5kg at $7. Prefer to see how she returns.