HERALD SUN PLATE
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Murray Bridge Hcp October 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chicago Storm with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Watchme Win with 57.5kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate.
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Celui with 58kg at $7. At only start last preparation second last of 8 at Sha Tin in the G3 Ntnl Day Cup on October 1 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Beauty Waves carrying 52kg at $12. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm78 February 9 over 1100m defeating Excess carrying 58kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track Bm78 on October 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind De Bergerac with 58kg at $2.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 31 over 1100m, 5 len behind Sghirripa carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Enuff Seduction with 59kg at $7. Tricky assignment.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dirty Grin with 57.5kg at $20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ndola with 52kg at $9. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Verdoux with 59kg at $4.20. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm70 January 31 over 1000m defeating Runlikenencryption carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Most recently 4th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Verdoux carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Until Valhalla with 56kg at $21. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Second-up. First-up after 13 months gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Signor Tortoni with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on January 25 2025 over 1200m, neck behind Yiska with 55.5kg at $3.20. Strong winning chance.
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a neck at Caulfield Bm78 February 21 over 1100m defeating Expulsion carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Epic Proportions with 58kg at $3.50. Improver with winning prospects.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Trapper John carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Silver Cliff with 60kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten.