CHANNEL 9 CARBINE CLUB STAKES
We kick off the Flemington carnival with a cracking edition of the Carbine Club Stakes. REGAL AWARD (5) had plenty against him two back behind Navy Pilot, getting to this trip at Sandown Hillside last time and thumping his rivals by 7.5 lengths when sent forward. To caveat that, there were some big margins and quick times being run all day, but it was still ultra-impressive. PANOVA (9) is the interesting one. Chris Waller has won this race with Aeliana and Fangirl in the past few years, both were impressive winners of the Reginald Allen in Sydney prior. Panova fits the mould exactly and she should relish getting to a mile now. VINROCK (1) is the established class. He had every chance in the Caulfield Guineas but ran a strong race. He'll be hard to catch. WEST OF SWINDON (2) was disappointing in the Guineas but the Stutt win has to be respected. CALL DA VINCI (4) ran very well fresh and is suited to 1600m, suspect he'll run a very good race.
Visit TAB.COM.AUWe kick off the Flemington carnival with a cracking edition of the Carbine Club Stakes. REGAL AWARD (5) had plenty against him two back behind Navy Pilot, getting to this trip at Sandown Hillside last time and thumping his rivals by 7.5 lengths when sent forward. To caveat that, there were some big margins and quick times being run all day, but it was still ultra-impressive. PANOVA (9) is the interesting one. Chris Waller has won this race with Aeliana and Fangirl in the past few years, both were impressive winners of the Reginald Allen in Sydney prior. Panova fits the mould exactly and she should relish getting to a mile now. VINROCK (1) is the established class. He had every chance in the Caulfield Guineas but ran a strong race. He'll be hard to catch. WEST OF SWINDON (2) was disappointing in the Guineas but the Stutt win has to be respected. CALL DA VINCI (4) ran very well fresh and is suited to 1600m, suspect he'll run a very good race.
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Boy carrying 57kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk on September 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind West Of Swindon carrying 57kg at $1.65. Can improve again. Class horse who takes catching.
Last start faded in the straight 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Autumn Boy with 57kg at $18. Before that won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley G2 Stutt Stk September 26 over 1600m defeating Romantic Encounter with 57kg at $4.20. Chance on the win two back.
At the latest run ran last of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Autumn Boy with 57kg at $151. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk on September 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind West Of Swindon carrying 57kg at $11. Others rate much better and prepared to risk.
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Caulfield 3yo SWP on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bacash carrying 56kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Ipswich 2yo Hcp May 5 over 1350m defeating Under Arrest carrying 59kg at $1.20. Fitter and should run a good race.
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; worked to lead and scored a big 7 len win at Caulfield 3yo Bm70 October 15 over 1600m defeating Obvious with 58kg at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo C&G-Qlty on September 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Navy Pilot with 52kg at $2.80. Dominant last time, on-pace seems to be the key.
Last start 5th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Tapp-Craig on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ohope with 55kg at $13. The start before that settled well back; won by a long-neck at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 September 17 over 1300m in soft going defeating Mongolian Gobi with 59kg at $6. Going quite well but this isn't easy.
Most recently 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on October 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Little Beginnings carrying 55kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mawjood carrying 55kg at $31. Outclassed.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1427m, 2.75 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 56kg at $15. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Bm62 on October 18 over 1300m, nose behind Runaway Soul carrying 58kg at $5.50. Needs easier.
Form hard to fault. Most recently settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Randwick G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 1400m defeating Samarelle with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Pictor carrying 55kg at $6. Very impressive latest and stable love targeting this race.