SHARP EIT SIR HENRY BOLTE HANDICAP
Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on May 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 59kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 56kg at $3.80. Bit disappointing last time but could bounce back.
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Morphettville in the G2 Tobin on April 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Tycoon Star with 57.5kg at $201. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 April 4 over 1050m defeating Carpe Astra carrying 59kg at $5.50. Was huge odds last time, expecting he regresses.
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 8th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 4 len behind Navy Pilot carrying 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Sires Prod on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Cool Archie carrying 57kg at $19. Should improve but might need another one.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Morphettville in the LR Redelva on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Regeneration with 56kg at $8. Second-up 10th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Navy Pilot with 56kg at $12. Not going well enough.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Navy Pilot carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geelong 3yo Hcp January 3 over 1100m defeating Frostnip with 54kg at $41. Looks tested on the first up effort.
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Alister Clark on March 21 over 2000m, 7 len behind Roulette King carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track in the G1 Aust Gns on February 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Observer with 57kg at $51. See this.
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 April 16 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Celtics carrying 60kg at $2.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield Vgold Dash on March 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nostra Bella with 57kg at $2.45. Nice type who can figure.
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on May 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Jett Smash carrying 57kg at $3.50. Brings top form and will take beating.
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Navy Pilot with 54kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Heath Cl1 February 9 over 1200m defeating Savitri with 59kg at $1.65. No luck fresh and can atone here.
Last start 2nd of 14 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vangogh Bankcheque carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Shaime carrying 58kg at $5.50. Rough hope.
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1106m defeating Bluey Merchant carrying 59kg at $3.50. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Sale Bm62 April 19 over 1213m defeating Struggle Street with 60kg at $4.20. Hard to knock and gets every hope.
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 May 1 over 1243m defeating Ravens Bay carrying 60kg at $2.05. Before that 2nd in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on April 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Purple Streak with 59kg at $4.40. Nice type who could measure up.
Last start got back early 9th of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Bm64 on May 9 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bred 'Em All carrying 60kg at $13. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lim's Bighorn carrying 58kg at $4.40. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Navy Pilot with 54kg at $26. Before that won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 April 10 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Eco Force carrying 59.5kg at $1.60. Going well and has claims on latest.
Second-up. First-up after 14 months favourite; won by a long-neck at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1000m in soft going defeating Salaria carrying 57kg at $1.65. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 8 2025 over 1100m, 2 len behind Rivellino carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Has always shown ability, level of improvement the key here.
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Extragalactic carrying 54kg at $21. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1125m defeating Varadero with 56kg at $1.14. Very progressive and should measure up.
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on April 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Empire Song with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Torsheen carrying 54kg at $7.50. Rough chance at best.