NYE TWILIGHT SPRINT
Results
Keen on CELERITY (15) off the high gate. Former Cummings mare who has had two runs for the new yard and close to the winner at each. At top now and looks suited this level. Will stalk out wide and hit the line hard. CASTELLAR (4) has ability but went the paddock after a poor run latest and returns a gelding. Was a big winner when last resuming and expecting a strong return. HARRY GOT STYLES (2) has been good in two recent fourths, the latest beaten less than a length. Has the claim and will be winding up late. COMMANDS SUCCESS (11) resumed with a close second in easier grade but has upside and will be doing best work late. MIDNIGHT CHARM (7) should be ready to return to winning form after two runs in, the latest similar grade at Cranbourne when tried to lead throughout and nabbed late. Has a high draw which might be the place to be late in the day.
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Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 23 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Reset The Jazz with 59.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 May 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 59kg at $101. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 61kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on November 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gin A Tonic with 61.5kg at $11. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 19 at this track Bm78 on September 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 59kg at $41. Won previous preparation first up settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 May 21 over 1000m defeating Heinous carrying 60.5kg at $15. Fitter for a jump-out on December 15 at Avoca when finished fourth. Expect a bold showing.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 March 12 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Codigo with 54.5kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Pakenham Mdn-Sw October 18 2024 over 1000m in the wet defeating Immediate with 57kg at $2.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 13 2024 over 955m, 5.5 len behind Major Share carrying 58kg at $14. First up last campaign third of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 August 15 2024 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Bourbon Flyer with 58kg at $2. Major upset if he won.
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Wagga Bm82 on December 24 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Teylu carrying 57.5kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zemgrinda carrying 59.5kg at $41. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 61.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Always Enuff carrying 60kg at $8.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Always Enuff carrying 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on November 30 2024 over 1009m, in the wet; neck behind Strangeless carrying 60kg at $3.80. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm87 on November 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Who But Roo with 56.5kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 24 over 955m, 9 len behind Gin A Tonic with 59kg at $61. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Always Enuff with 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on December 28 2024 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Fickle with 59.5kg at $26. Among the top chances.
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Seymour Bm66 on December 18 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Yolo with 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Greatham Boy carrying 59.5kg at $8. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp August 9 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Esha carrying 57kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp June 14 over 1000m slow track defeating Street Legal carrying 59kg at $5. Will struggle against these.
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Mornington 0 - 62 December 5 over 1000m defeating Du Clisson with 58kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Quoin carrying 56kg at $5. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last start came from midfield and won by a head at Tatura Bm56 December 14 over 1000m defeating El Salto carrying 60.5kg at $18. Before that second last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Bristler with 54kg at $20. This is outside his grasp.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on November 22 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 54kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 53kg at $4.40. One of the main contenders.