THE ELMS HANDICAP
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track in the G3 Queen Eliz November 8 over 2600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 60kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 12 at Rosehill Springprev August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; a neck behind War Eternal with 56kg at $6.50. Suspect he will find these too sharp at 1400m.
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 58kg at $3.60. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84-Qlty June 21 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip with 58.5kg at $4.80. Good fresh and back to the spaces of Flemington is the huge key for
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $31. Fitter and not dismissed lightly.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Disneck carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 59kg at $51. 1400m a big tick off a fine Standish run.
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Yorkshire carrying 53kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle October 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Linebacker with 56kg at $4.80. Terrific last prep and he should run well fresh.
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the LR Carrington on January 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sandpaper with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Provmid Champ March 20 over 1400m defeating Art Volant carrying 56kg at $2.35. Fitter for that run and will measure up down here.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Yorkshire with 54kg at $16. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $51. He can run well before improving back out to a mile.
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 August 20 over 1400m defeating Presser carrying 59kg at $3.70. Key runner who is a great chance to build on a good return.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup November 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sabaj with 54.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 October 15 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Ndola carrying 60kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns.