THE LES CARLYON
Siding with CONCORD CONNIE (8) who comes here off a very smart maiden win at Pakenham, sent out at $1.40 having started $1.60 on debut last time in, running slick overall time there to win by two lengths. She should relish 1400m off that and if she can get into the running line from a wide draw she'll be launching. CAFE AU LAIT (4) comes through the best race on paper having stuck on well in a 3yo handicap here behind Exit. The win prior was dominant, she'll take beating again. Very wary of CARRIEDO (6) who has won two in a row, backing up the maiden victory with a dominant display at Sandown Lakeside. She looks very progressive. BAJARIA (10) has just found one better in both runs this time in and has each way claims while COOLY (7) was well backed to win a BM62 at Pakenham last time and could measure up.
Last start second last of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Exit carrying 56.5kg at $15. Before that second last of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Betwitchery carrying 55kg at $7. She needs to lift.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Alexandra Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Getta Good Feeling with 56kg at $17. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Pakenham Cl1 March 5 over 1400m defeating Surperb Frost with 57.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested on latest effort.
Most recently 8th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Extragalactic carrying 55kg at $20. Before that won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Cl1 March 6 over 1200m defeating Hook 'N' Spur carrying 55kg at $4. Inclined to risk.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Exit carrying 54kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 March 6 over 1400m defeating Light Moves carrying 57kg at $5.50. Flying and will take beating from a good draw.
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Cl1 April 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sparkling Luck with 57kg at $3.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1454m defeating Grand Millesime carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Harder now but is in the mix.
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 April 6 over 1400m defeating Tallingas Indirose with 59kg at $2.45. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1312m defeating Brightly Dance with 55kg at $1.60. Flying and looks very well placed again.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 60kg at $9.50. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Pakenham F&M Bm62 April 9 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Scalable with 58kg at $1.75. Respecting with more to come.
Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1200m, nose behind Hi Val carrying 56kg at $1.60. Returned from break favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Chasing Rainbows carrying 57kg at $1.40. Dominant last time in fast time, measures up.
Most recently 11th of 15 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Stung carrying 55kg at $21. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Salty Pearl with 56kg at $31. Risking.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on March 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Perfect Picture with 57.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Cl1 on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Humble Trader carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Should be right there again.
Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1590m slow track defeating King Kauffo with 56kg at $6.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1450m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Pavlich with 56kg at $6. See this one.
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.75 len at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1200m defeating Dame Florence carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on April 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Carriedo with 59kg at $6. Doesn't appeal.
Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Catwalk Icon carrying 57kg at $9. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1300m defeating Krasnoludek with 56kg at $2.30. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed.
Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1100m in soft going defeating Unriddle with 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Rosa Aotearoa carrying 57.5kg at $5. Rough place hope.