GILGAI STAKES
Results
Very competitive race but the class lies with WAR MACHINE (1) who resumes off winning the G1 Stradbroke Handicap over the Winter. He was a moral beaten in Listed company fresh that campaign before the winning streak began. This won't be easy with 60kg but he can settle close to the speed out wide and let rip. STAR PATROL (13) resumed off a year-long spell with a very good run in the G2 Bobbie Lewis, leading at an even gallop and giving a good kick when second to Arkansaw Kid. His Flemington 1200m form is excellent as a whole. NADAL (8) resumes off an injury enforced lay off. It's hard to know where he's at but his dominant win at Cranbourne two back rated very highly and J-Mac booked doesn't hurt. ROYAL INSIGNIA (7) didn't have the best run in the Bobbie Lewis but got home well late. Up in the weights not but he's a big price again. LA FRACAS (17) is poorly weighted but is flying and deserves a shot off the picket fence.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery competitive race but the class lies with WAR MACHINE (1) who resumes off winning the G1 Stradbroke Handicap over the Winter. He was a moral beaten in Listed company fresh that campaign before the winning streak began. This won't be easy with 60kg but he can settle close to the speed out wide and let rip. STAR PATROL (13) resumed off a year-long spell with a very good run in the G2 Bobbie Lewis, leading at an even gallop and giving a good kick when second to Arkansaw Kid. His Flemington 1200m form is excellent as a whole. NADAL (8) resumes off an injury enforced lay off. It's hard to know where he's at but his dominant win at Cranbourne two back rated very highly and J-Mac booked doesn't hurt. ROYAL INSIGNIA (7) didn't have the best run in the Bobbie Lewis but got home well late. Up in the weights not but he's a big price again. LA FRACAS (17) is poorly weighted but is flying and deserves a shot off the picket fence.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Eagle Farm G1 Stradbroke June 14 over 1400m defeating Yellow Brick with 53kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks April 19 over 1200m, a nose behind The Instructor carrying 54kg at $2.50. Class type who can win this fresh.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks on March 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Royal Patronage carrying 59kg at $61. Okay fresh, not hopeless.
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes June 21 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59kg at $20. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Rosehill G3 Southcross February 1 over 1200m defeating Iowna Merc with 54kg at $4.40. Would have to improve.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the G3 Belmont Sprint May 28 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 57kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Ascot Rtg 72+ April 5 over 1200m defeating Petula carrying 56.5kg at $1.45. Good Perth sprinter who wouldn't shock.
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Morphettville LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m defeating Fancify carrying 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin on April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Asfoora with 58.5kg at $15. Nice type but this will test.
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Challenge on March 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jedibeel with 58.5kg at $26. Fitter but probably outclassed.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller on August 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pop Award with 54kg at $7.50. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $5. Going well, can win.
Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Pakenham Supernova December 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Here To Shock with 58.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at this track Bm78 September 14 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Moby Dick carrying 60kg at $4.50. Talented type but off a break is the query.
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 15 at this track in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Joliestar carrying 56kg at $18. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Arkansaw Kid with 57.5kg at $4.50. Finished fifth in a Cranbourne jump-out on September 15. Would have to improve further.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen on October 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Baraqiel with 58.5kg at $26. Fitter but has a bit to find.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track Bm100 May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Makram with 58kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at this track in the G1 Newmarket March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Joliestar with 52kg at $61. Looks tested against this line-up.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks on September 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Charm Stone with 58.5kg at $51. Still prefer in easier.
Second-up. First-up after 11 months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 13 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 55kg at $7. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Maharba carrying 58kg at $12. Great return, goes close.
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 The Heath 1100 on August 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tropicus with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 6 len at Moonee Valley Bm80 October 25 over 1200m defeating Joltin' Joe carrying 55kg at $1.90. Needs to find best.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by long-neck Caulfield G3 Bletchingly July 26 over 1200m slow track defeating Kin carrying 56kg at $4.60. First up last campaign ninth of 17 at this track in the LR Moomba Plate March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 55kg at $61. Good mare, hard to knock.
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Cockram on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Magic Time with 56kg at $8. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 55kg at $5.50. Better last time, can run well.
Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 6 over 1200m defeating Princess Que with 59.5kg at $3.80. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track Bm84 July 19 over 1200m in soft going defeating De Bergerac carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Much harder here but deserves a shot.