KIRIN SHAFTESBURY AVENUE HANDICAP
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprint on February 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind First Five with 59kg at $3.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Pakenham Supernova on December 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Warnie carrying 60kg at $10. Strong winning hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 58kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m defeating Sabaj carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Racing well. Top prospects.
Most recently 6th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Tropicus with 56kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 56kg at $2.50. Watch for him dropping on these late.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose November 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Caulfield F&M Bm78 August 30 over 1400m slow track defeating Shadhavar with 60.5kg at $3.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing.
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Bm100 on January 17 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Saint George carrying 57kg at $14. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Geelong Coastal Classic January 3 over 1700m defeating Verdad with 55kg at $3.90. Hard to recommend.
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ndola carrying 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 59kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Carlyon Cup on February 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Light Infantry Man with 57kg at $10. The start before that won by a long-neck at Randwick Bm88 January 24 over 1600m defeating Hellsing with 56.5kg at $3.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Rubiton on February 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oak Hill with 58kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Power Beau with 54kg at $4. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Second run back. First-up after three months faded in the straight 5th of 8 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 54kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Mornington Psla Cup on November 2 over 1600m, head behind Presser with 55kg at $2.90. One of the top chances.