KIRIN ICHIBAN SPRINT
Tricky race to finish the day. Loved the return of SOFT LOVE (13) in the Alinghi Stakes. She got a long way back there but ripped home to just miss and drops 2kg off that. She's clearly come back well and might just have a bit more to come against these exposed mares. GENEROSITY (6) was heavily supported to win the G3 Sydney Stakes last time but just got too far back from the wide gate. The run prior behind Joliestar and Briasa clearly reads very well for this. SHE'S BULLETPROOF (3) had an issue after her first up failure but bounced back to lead all the way in the G3 Northwood Plume. Would prefer her around a bend but she's a good mare who takes catching. ARABIAN SUMMER (2) was a touch disappointing last time in the G2 Caulfield Sprint when fourth but is classy on her day and is suited back to mare's grade. STRETAN ANGEL (5) found form to win the Alinghi last time and may be able to go on with it now.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTricky race to finish the day. Loved the return of SOFT LOVE (13) in the Alinghi Stakes. She got a long way back there but ripped home to just miss and drops 2kg off that. She's clearly come back well and might just have a bit more to come against these exposed mares. GENEROSITY (6) was heavily supported to win the G3 Sydney Stakes last time but just got too far back from the wide gate. The run prior behind Joliestar and Briasa clearly reads very well for this. SHE'S BULLETPROOF (3) had an issue after her first up failure but bounced back to lead all the way in the G3 Northwood Plume. Would prefer her around a bend but she's a good mare who takes catching. ARABIAN SUMMER (2) was a touch disappointing last time in the G2 Caulfield Sprint when fourth but is classy on her day and is suited back to mare's grade. STRETAN ANGEL (5) found form to win the Alinghi last time and may be able to go on with it now.
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison on October 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Gold Coast in the LR Atc Trophy on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Rockribbed with 57kg at $9. Okay fresh but tough to give them weight and
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Rey Magnerio with 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci on October 11 over 1100m, 3 len behind Giga Kick with 56.5kg at $11. Working up to a win. Suited back to mare's grade.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 The Heath 1100 on August 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tropicus carrying 56.5kg at $5. Last start won by a long-neck at Caulfield G3 Northwood Plume October 11 over 1200m defeating Gumdrops with 58kg at $3.70. Rates highly. Back to form last time, hard to beat again.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 58kg at $3.80. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 59kg at $7. Needs to find best.
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Alinghi October 18 over 1100m defeating Soft Love carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 55kg at $14. Have to respect again.
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rothfire carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 20 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Joliestar with 53kg at $19. Draw didn't help last time, this is an ideal race.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie on September 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Watchme Win carrying 57kg at $8. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind She's Bulletproof with 57kg at $11. Will be running on but hard to see her winning.
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Toy Show on August 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 53kg at $17. Likely finds a few better.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 9 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Red Hot Nicc carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bletchingly July 26 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Bridal Waltz with 56.5kg at $31. See this one.
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde on September 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Headwall with 54kg at $26. This is harder again.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Don't Hope Do carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Mornington F&M Bm64 December 11 over 1200m defeating Pacific Cross carrying 59kg at $2.50. Prefer in easier.
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track in the LR Santaanalane July 5 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Marble Nine with 54kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 3 over 1100m defeating Gracie's Rain with 58.5kg at $3.20. Can't have in this.
Second run back. First-up after four months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Stretan Angel with 57kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp April 5 over 1200m defeating Thames with 54.5kg at $9.50. Excellent return, hard to hold out here.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 13 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fire Star carrying 56kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Zealously with 54kg at $12. Outclassed.
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stretan Angel with 56kg at $19. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3 len at Canterbury F&M Bm72 April 30 over 1100m in the wet defeating Totoka carrying 59kg at $6.50. Risking.