THE SCHWEPPES PLATE
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Coongy October 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Wootton Verni carrying 56.5kg at $13. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind The Instructor with 59kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns at 1200m.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Randwick Bm94 September 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Shohisha carrying 59kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Rosehill Bm88 July 19 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 61kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this run.
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Regal Zeus with 54kg at $13. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Disneck carrying 54kg at $41. Standish run gives her a look at this.
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm84 on January 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Supernima carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Back 200m but straight can suit, rates highly, and is likely to be in the finish.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Enuff Seduction with 57kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sghirripa carrying 58.5kg at $21. Solid credentials and should be included.
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Harry's Yacht with 59.5kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on December 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 54kg at $26. Thereabouts last time and the talent is in there.
Last start 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Gallant Son with 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fission with 61.5kg at $4.40. Back up to 1200m is a tick and has the ratings to win this.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Bm84 on January 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 54kg at $8. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm74 January 10 over 1200m defeating Flying Mikki carrying 57.5kg at $31. One that can be thereabouts.
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind Gallant Son with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Fission with 58.5kg at $4.40. Best form measures up and he looks a nice chance.