SUPER IMPOSE STAKES
We get another look at some Victoria Derby hopefuls here and OBVIOUS (7) may not look obvious on first glance having won a Bendigo maiden last time out, but often these sorts of races can be won by horses through a good maiden and the time there was strong. The first three gapped the rest and he still won by 1.5 lengths himself. He should land close to the pace and run it out strongly at each way odds. OPTIONS (4) has been to this trip when a good effort in the Derby Trial, beaten a head over this route 13 days ago. Perhaps a few more likely types here but he's one himself and can atone. MIEWA (2) relished the step to 1600m with a strong win at Moonee Valley last time, coming from well back off a solid speed to score. He should be very hard to hold out to 1800m. ARCORA (1) was unsuited fresh at 1400m but did win over this route as a 2yo and will be fitter. Respecting AZAZEL (9) at big odds who looks a genuine stayer off a grinding win at Seymour on debut.
Visit TAB.COM.AUWe get another look at some Victoria Derby hopefuls here and OBVIOUS (7) may not look obvious on first glance having won a Bendigo maiden last time out, but often these sorts of races can be won by horses through a good maiden and the time there was strong. The first three gapped the rest and he still won by 1.5 lengths himself. He should land close to the pace and run it out strongly at each way odds. OPTIONS (4) has been to this trip when a good effort in the Derby Trial, beaten a head over this route 13 days ago. Perhaps a few more likely types here but he's one himself and can atone. MIEWA (2) relished the step to 1600m with a strong win at Moonee Valley last time, coming from well back off a solid speed to score. He should be very hard to hold out to 1800m. ARCORA (1) was unsuited fresh at 1400m but did win over this route as a 2yo and will be fitter. Respecting AZAZEL (9) at big odds who looks a genuine stayer off a grinding win at Seymour on debut.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track in the LR Exford Plate on September 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Vinrock carrying 57.5kg at $61. The run before that won by a neck at this track 2yo Hcp July 19 over 1800m in soft going defeating Bayou Music with 57.5kg at $4.20. Better placed up in trip.
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp September 6 over 1600m defeating Ornos with 55.5kg at $3.60. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Godtfred Kirk with 57kg at $3.20. Should be hard to hold out.
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn on August 27 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Siriusly Hot with 55.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a nose at Canterbury Super Mdn September 10 over 1550m in soft going defeating Koibito carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Has upside and can figure.
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, head behind Autumn Mystery with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Bendigo Bm62 September 7 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Budjik Boy with 58kg at $6. Rates well.
Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock Them Jools with 57kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Sale Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1611m defeating Attack Force with 57kg at $1.45. Can measure up.
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track in the LR Exford Plate on September 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vinrock carrying 57kg at $20. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Zambardo with 57kg at $3.50. Will need improvement.
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 17 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Grand Omaha with 58kg at $2.50. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Lathlain carrying 58kg at $7. Tipping he measures up well.
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Autumn Mystery with 56kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Autumn Mystery carrying 57kg at $14. Place hope.
Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Seymour Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Manifest The Milli with 57kg at $5.50. Will stay strongly.
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, 19 len behind Autumn Mystery with 56.5kg at $101. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1610m on a soft track defeating Judge Jenni carrying 58kg at $8.50. Hard to see him winning.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 19 over 1800m, slow going neck behind Arcora with 56.5kg at $8.50. Have to respect.
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 12 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Mystery with 56kg at $151. The run before that 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on September 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Miewa with 52.5kg at $31. Can't have.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, 3 len behind Autumn Mystery carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that 7th of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn on September 10 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Officiate with 55kg at $18. Rough hope.
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hamilton Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Catalona with 55kg at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Myers Delight with 55kg at $6. Would have to improve even further.