G.H. MUMM RISING FAST STAKES
Open race. STAR PATROL (4) has a bit of weight to carry but does look to have found his race. He was off a very long spell fresh when edged out by Arkansaw Kid here before a good effort behind War Machine and Bridal Waltz in the G2 Gilgai Stakes last time. War Machine was backed into third favourite for The Everest off that win and there's nothing quite of that class here. HEDGED (10) is an interesting one. He just missed with 59.5kg fresh at Cranbourne behind Jigsaw who has since come out and won at G2 level last week. He drops 5.5kg off that and has to be respected. CABALLUS (5) and LIBERTAD (1) both come through the G3 Sydney Stakes. Caballus was very good coming from a long way back for fifth there while Libertad had the better run finishing just ahead in fourth. Caballus meets him 2kg better off and can turn the tables. WATCHME WIN (8) was poorly weighted in the Gilgai with 58.5kg and raced on the inferior ground. This sets up much better for him.
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Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm G2 Victory Stakes May 3 over 1200m defeating Jedibeel with 58.5kg at $71. Talented sprinter who can figure.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 20 over 1400m, long-neck behind With Your Blessing with 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell 6th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Headley Grange with 57kg at $8.50. Best form gives him a chance.
Second-up today. Last run second last of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind War Machine carrying 57kg at $31. At only start last preparation ran last of 15 at this track in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Joliestar carrying 56kg at $18. Need to see improvement.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 55kg at $7. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind War Machine with 57kg at $5. Brings top form, hard to catch.
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $8. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Scone LR Ortensia May 17 over 1100m on a soft track defeating The Novelist carrying 53kg at $5.50. Excellent return, rates well.
Most recently 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $41. Won't find this any easier.
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Yellow Sam with 60kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint March 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 57.5kg at $4. Prefer to see how he returns.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Morphettville LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m defeating Fancify with 56.5kg at $3. Second-up 9th of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind War Machine carrying 58.5kg at $26. Far better placed at the weights here.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Cockram on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Magic Time with 58kg at $18. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, neck behind Rey Magnerio with 53kg at $31. Very good last time, each way chance.
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Hcp on October 10 over 1200m, nose behind Jigsaw carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind The Instructor with 55kg at $4.20. Plummets in weight and form has been franked.
Last start 9th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $18. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Randwick Bm94 October 4 over 1200m defeating Beauty Charge carrying 58kg at $4.40. Would need a career best.
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 12th of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind War Machine with 57kg at $81. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nicolini Vito with 54.5kg at $5. Happy to risk.
At the latest run second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Private Eye carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 58.5kg at $16. Going better than it looks but does need things to suit.