FRANCES TRESSADY STAKES
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Oaks June 7 over 2200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind You Wahng carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1350m defeating Some Style with 56kg at $2.45. Will improve on whatever she does in this but wary of her upside and talent.
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track in the G2 Matriarch November 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Sunset Park with 58kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 58kg at $101. Happy to risk fresh.
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.0 len at Caulfield G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m defeating Damask Rose with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track in the G2 Lets Elope on September 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lazzura with 57kg at $19. Strong winner fresh and well suited again.
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Caulfield LR Heatherlie Hcp August 30 over 1700m slow track defeating El Rocko carrying 54kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 12 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Illyivy carrying 59kg at $11. Fitter for this but good mare worth respect.
Most recently 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 57kg at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Disneck with 54kg at $17. Little step up in trip might be what she is after now.
Racing second-up today. Last run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 56kg at $151. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at this track in the G3 Hkj Club Stakes on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Dance To The Boom carrying 55kg at $61. Fresh run was better than it reads
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track in the G2 Matriarch November 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Sunset Park carrying 55kg at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Sepals carrying 54kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup September 26 over 2100m, 19 len behind Plymouth with 54kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Leilani Final July 5 over 1400m slow track defeating Sassy Boom carrying 54kg at $51. Has surprised fresh in the past but others certainly appeal more.
Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 54kg at $9.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Rosehill Bm94 December 7 over 1400m defeating Just Party with 55kg at $5. Chance to bounce straight back.
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Pakenham F&M Bm70 January 23 over 1400m defeating Sirius Statement carrying 59kg at $2.05. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Porter carrying 55kg at $9.50. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Murray Bridge Bm74 on January 17 over 1200m, nose behind Fast Bubbles carrying 59kg at $3.70. Previously second-up won by a head at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 August 20 over 1200m defeating Enright carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can feature with the right run.