HILTON NICHOLAS TAB STRAIGHT SIX
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Recon with 56kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Oliveanotherday with 57kg at $18. Going okay but not all that well in.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 13 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Recon carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 57kg at $21. Possible improver but need to see it.
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 13 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Recon carrying 54kg at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Mares Hcp March 28 over 1100m in the wet defeating Bossy Nic with 57kg at $9. Rates highly. Good mare who should take some beating again.
Second run back. First-up after a year 17th of 20 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Grand Larceny with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 25 2025 over 1100m, 3 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Happy to risk.
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 15th of 20 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Grand Larceny carrying 57.5kg at $21. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Super Smink carrying 58.5kg at $10. Good enough but needs to find his best.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track in the G3 Hkj Club Stakes November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Dance To The Boom carrying 57kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Watchme Win carrying 56.5kg at $12. Can sprint well fresh and is certainly good enough on her day.
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on April 18 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Signor Tortoni carrying 60.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Roselyn's Star with 53kg at $10. Made headway last time. Big chance on latest effort.
Second-up. First-up after nine months 18th of 20 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 25 over 1100m, 5 len behind Grand Larceny with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Harry Got Styles with 59.5kg at $2.80. Struggled fresh but can bounce back quickly.
At the latest run 8th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 58kg at $18. The race before that 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Point And Shoot with 59kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Spywire with 54kg at $41. Before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm84 on March 13 over 955m, 3 len behind Port Albert carrying 59kg at $3.10. Chance on latest.
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Stoli Bolli with 60.5kg at $16. Before that won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm78 April 18 over 1200m defeating Duchess Zou with 59.5kg at $8. Rough chance up on speed.
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Bendigo Bm84 May 2 over 1100m defeating Winning Revolution carrying 59kg at $4.60. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Mornington Bm78 on April 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Celsius Star with 60kg at $4.20. Gets in nicely here and is well fancied to win again.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 54kg at $21. Before that 7th of 13 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Recon carrying 54kg at $12. Has been racing well. Genuine hope on latest.
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 59kg at $9. Previously second-up won by a neck at Cranbourne Bm80 November 22 over 1200m defeating Naval Academy carrying 58kg at $21. Minor hope with improvement.
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chidiac with 54kg at $26. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Albury City Hcp Bm94 March 19 over 1175m in soft going defeating Greatham Boy with 55kg at $3.50. Outclassed.