MURRAY COX HANDICAP
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on April 18 over 1950m, 0.9 len behind Sir Kingsford with 60.5kg at $16. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Penola Penola Cup Bm78 on April 5 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Van Roy carrying 62.5kg at $6. Drawn well and has minor claims.
Recent form sound. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 1 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Wagga Murrumcup Bm86 on April 19 over 1800m, head behind Cosmic Lad with 59.5kg at $4.40. Going well and can be poking through late.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 5 over 1700m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Wonder Boy with 58.5kg at $9. Has had plenty of chances and needs to improve.
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 5th of 10 at Seymour Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lario with 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track Bm84 on March 1 2025 over 1600m, 3 len behind Verdad with 58kg at $7.50. Rough hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Wonder Boy with 57kg at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Seafall with 62kg at $9. Peaks now and can give a sight.
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on March 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 55kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 15 over 1950m, 3 len behind Wymark carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Could sneak into the first four.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Merrigold with 56.5kg at $9.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Bm74 on April 25 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 61.5kg at $11. Drops in weight and peaks now, huge chance.
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Seafall carrying 60.5kg at $31. The start before that second last of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Wonder Boy with 57kg at $26. Can't have.
Last start 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind House Of Lords with 59.5kg at $19. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Bring Forth with 58.5kg at $19. Risking.
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Seafall carrying 60.5kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 June 23 over 2200m defeating West Indies with 60kg at $12. Fitter and has claims.
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Bm74 April 25 over 1800m defeating Cavalry with 56.5kg at $16. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Cl3 on April 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Rohesia carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Dominant last time and is well placed again.
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Bm70 May 2 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Joviale carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gawler Bm62 on April 24 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind In That Mode with 62kg at $10. Harder now, inclined to risk.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on April 22 over 1525m, 1.75 len behind Move The Torana carrying 61.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sigiriya Rock with 57.5kg at $12. Can't have.