DE BORTOLI WINES MATRON STAKES
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bossy Benita with 60kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose on November 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $26. Sure to run well.
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ascot in the G3 La Trice January 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Luvnwar carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Ascot in the LR Starstruck December 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Storyville with 60kg at $3.80. May need the run.
Second run back. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paradise City with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp March 15 over 1600m defeating Deep Focus with 57kg at $3.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on February 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tom Kitten with 57kg at $41. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 57kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bossy Benita with 57kg at $3. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1600m.
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Paradise City carrying 57kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Bm84 August 2 over 1620m defeating Farhh Flung with 57kg at $26. Among the top chances.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 56kg at $14. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $14. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, head behind Paradise City with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a head at Ballarat Gold Nugget September 19 over 1600m defeating Hard To Cross carrying 55kg at $8. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm84 January 31 over 1400m defeating Stealth Of Night carrying 54.5kg at $31. Draw no help to chances.
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Paradise City with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lake Vostok carrying 59.5kg at $7. Must improve significantly.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Astral Flame with 54kg at $3.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 54kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $61. The race before that settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 February 4 over 1400m defeating Russian Choice with 54kg at $4. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.