C.F Orr: Typhoon Tracy is favourite to take out Race Seven the C.F Orr Stakes.
Source: Herald Sun

THIS is the form, fields and jockeys from today’s race meeting at Caulfield. All times are local.

 

RACE 1_12.50 BMW Melbourne Hcp 2000m (Apprentices can claim) 3-y-o and up Fillies Mares. Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ 0074 Starmon d (7) S Scriven 59

2 _ 2231 Apennine dhn (6) J Maskiell (a1.5) 57

3 _ 1221 Gail m (3) Nicholas Hall 54

4 _ X608 Rain Shadow bn (1) M Rodd 54

5 _ 1323 Comocean dmh (4) C Newitt 54

6 _ 4675 Sparks Fly (5) Ms Michelle Payne 54

7 _ 0X61 Harmony h (8) L Nolen 54

8 _ 3232 Centenary’s Image (2) G Murphy 54

9 _ 4823 Alice Alice (9) M J Walker 54

STARMON (M C Kent) 5m (21:4-2-3): Struck interference at start and 1400m when 6 len 7th (55.0) Anavalanche 1600m C’field (89) Jan  8 before holding ground for handy midfield 2-3/4 len 4th (58.5) Apennine 2040m M Valley FM Hcp Jan 28. Has won up to 2100m. Has her share in the weights but a multiple place getter at Listed level including win 2025m Cranbourne Cup dead trk back in Oct. Respect in this small field. Go well.

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APENNINE (R W Smerdon) 5m (34:4-7-5): Consistent. In the money eight of nine this preparation including 1/2 nk, 2-1/4 len 3rd (53.0) Showstoppa, Comocean 2000m F’ton FM Hcp-89 dead trk Jan 15 and nk win (54.5) White Yard, Comocean 2040m M Valley FM Hcp Jan  28 when favourite. Looks well placed again. Can go on here. Keep safe.

GAIL (R D Griffiths) 4m (7:3-2-1): Jumped away awkwardly and blocked for run when 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.0) Fomalite 1600m M Valley M Rst0 dead trk Jan 14, then smartly gathered in rivals to score len win (57.5) Assertion, Princess Diablo 1620m F’ton 34yoFM (72) Jan  22 when favourite. Fitter for four runs this preparation. Looking for more ground now and this should suit. Stay with her.

RAIN SHADOW (M A Kavanagh) 4m (11:3-0-1): Fitter for three runs this preparation including 8-1/4 len 14th (57.0) Winged Charm 1400m F’ton M Hcp-82 Jan 1 when favourite and 4-3/4 len 8th (54.5) Zauberin 1620m F’ton FM (89) dead trk Jan 22 when she beat one home. Wins from 1309m to 1600m but disappointing last start performance when always to the rear of the field. Has shown useful form up to 2000m. Not without appeal this distance. Don’t dismiss.

COMOCEAN (J F Moloney) 6m (32:5-7-6): Hung in when 1/2 nk 2nd (53.0) Showstoppa 2000m F’ton FM Hcp-89 dead trk Jan 15 and nk,  1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Apennine, White Yard 2040m M Valley FM Hcp Jan 28. In the money seven of ten this course including two wins. Will be running on at the finish. Expect bold showing.

SPARKS FLY (S Fliedner) 5m (22:2-0-6): Not far off when 3-3/4 len 7th (54.5) Zauberin 1620m F’ton FM (89) dead trk Jan 22 when she beat two home and 4-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Miss Chatter 1500m Sandown-Lakeside M (78) Feb 2. Has won up to 1600m and placed up to  1800m. Worth including. Go close.

HARMONY (P G Moody) 4m (5:1-0-0): Struck interference near turn and disappointed for a run when 4-1/4 len 6th (56.0) Coldens Choice  1400m Cranbourne Mdn dead trk Jan 16, then 2 len win (56.0) Sands Like A Party, Teretoa 1600m Cranbourne Mdn dead trk Jan 30. Fitter for two runs this preparation. Finishing off her races strongly. Promising and this not beyond her. Hope in open race.

CENTENARY’S IMAGE (J P Lillie) 4m (14:1-3-3): Struck interference near 100m when 1/2 nk, 3/4 len 3rd (53.0) Asphalt Jungle, Little Adia 1850m Terang (68) dead trk Jan 24, then nk 2nd (54.0) Jeune Baby Jeune 2000m Stawell (62) Jan 31. Only win 1100m Warracknabeal 3yo Mdn dead trk Apr (2010) but rough hope on recent runs in weaker events. One for the minors.

ALICE ALICE (F Houlahan B Johnston) 3f (6:0-1-1): Held ground when 2-1/4 len 2nd (55.5) Lady Lorne 1600m Stony Creek FM Mdn dead trk Dec 4 before 1-1/4 len, lg hd 3rd (54.5) Ramiel, Wild Goose  1516m Mornington Mdn dead trk Jan 21. Query this distance in stronger field. Others look to have the edge.
 

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RACE 2_1.25 Rokk Ebony Carlyon Cup 1600m (Apprentices cannot claim) 4-y-o and up. Prize money: $125,000; 1st $75,000 and trophies $750; 2nd $22,500; 3rd $11,250; 4th $5,625; 5th $3,125.

1 _ 6X75 Scenic Shot dm (11) S Scriven 59

2 _ 5X1X Larry’s Never Late cm (7) M Zahra 58

3 _ X077 Hanks h (14) L Nolen 57

4 _ 073X Mourayan dm (10) Nicholas Hall 56

5 _ 5122 Wind Shear td (13) S Baster 56

6 _ 9008 Apprehend tmh (6) J Mott 56.5

7 _ 709X Ajhar (8) Chris Symons 56

8 _ 8194 My Bentley dm (9) B Rawiller 56

9 _ 1X4X Laristan (12) C W Brown 56

10 _ X853 Its Prince cdn (2) D Dunn 55.5

11 _ 00X0 Cornish (5) Scratched 55.5

12 _ 5531 Voile Rouge n (3) S W Arnold 55.5

13 _ 8X22 Lord Pyrus m (15) Craig Williams 55.5

14 _ 2307 Miss Darcey (1) D Oliver 55

15 _ 161X Vivid Vixen dmh (4) G Boss 54.5

SCENIC SHOT (D L Morton) 8g (59:15-7-5): Two outings this preparation both at Listed level for 8-3/4 len 7th (61.5) Danzylum  1400m F’ton Manifold Stakes dead trk Jan 15 and 4-3/4 len 5th (61.5) Danzylum 1400m C’field John Dillon dead trk Jan 26. Likely improver on firm going. Not a strong record this trk with only a  2nd from nine but will be improved by two recent runs and over more suitable ground. Improvement wouldn’t surprise.

LARRY’S NEVER LATE (J T Conlan) 5g (28:7-2-4): Sound form at Group level including 1-3/4 len 5th (53.5) Crossthestart 2400m E Farm Brisbane Cup June 12. Only outing last preparation Group 3 sht hd win (56.0) Demerit, Rockpecker 1500m Sandown-Hillside Foundation Stks heavy trk Nov 13. In the money all five first-up runs including four wins. Will be running on at the finish. Go well fresh.

HANKS (P G Moody) 4g (10:3-0-0): Disappointed three outings this preparation. Followed 5-3/4 len 7th (57.0) Aloha 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 with 7-3/4 len 7th (55.0) Rockpecker 1300m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp Jan 29. Wins from 1300m to 2040m but needs to lift. Wait until he shows more.

MOURAYAN (Robert Hickmott) 5h (17:2-4-3): Midfield 8-1/4 len 7th (56.5) Maluckyday 2500m F’ton The Lexus Oct 30 in Group 3 event before final outing last preparation when 2-1/4 len, sht nk 3rd (57.0) Macedonian, Above Average 3200m Sandown-Hillside Sandown Cup slow trk Nov 13. Resuming. Not noted for first-up form. Likely improver on whatever he does here. Prefer to see.

WIND SHEAR (D R Sutton) 6g (46:5-5-5): Knocking on the door last couple at Listed level. Followed 3 len 2nd (55.0) Aloha 1700m C’field Lord Stakes Dec 26 with 1-3/4 len 2nd (53.0) Danzylum 1400m C’field John Dillon dead trk Jan 26 when slowly away. Handy record this t/d. Hopes look best on firm going. Keep safe.

APPREHEND (A J Vasil) 5g (37:6-8-4): Long odds last two outings at Listed level. Safely held 11-1/2 len 11th (54.0) First Command  1200m C’field L.T. Cleary Jan 8 and 7 len last (53.0) Danzylum  1400m C’field John Dillon dead trk Jan 26. Capable on best form including Group 3 3/4 len 4th 2000m Naturilism Stks good trk last Sept. This not too strong.

AJHAR (D L Freedman) 7g (21:4-6-1): Struck interference near  200m when 7-3/4 len 12th (55.0) Precedence 2500m M Valley M.V. Gold Cup dead trk Oct 23. Struck interference early on and 1600m when  10-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Macedonian 2800m F’ton (95) slow trk Nov 2. Resuming. Struggled for form four runs last preparation but has first up form being in the money five of nine including three wins. Former English galloper who has placed three of six this distance. Best of two preparations here win 2600m Flemington 4yo+ Hcp good trk Apr (2010).

MY BENTLEY (M C Kent) 6g (22:5-3-3): Never a factor when 7-1/4 len 9th (56.0) Tears I Cry 1600m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Jan 15 after being slowly away, then hung in when 1-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Spinney 2000m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Jan 26. In the money six of  11 this distance including three wins. Multiple placegetter at Listed level. Hope on best form. Take on trust.

LARISTAN (D A Hayes) 4h (8:4-1-0): Imported galloper who was favaourite final outing in France in Listed company 2-1/2 len win (58.0) Midnight Game, Ucandri 2400m Fr – Toulouse Du Languedoc June  18. Hung out only run last preparation when 4-1/4 len 4th (53.5) Playwright 2000m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Nov 6. Wins from 1800m to  2400m. Hopes look best on firm trk. Watch market moves.

ITS PRINCE (R D Griffiths) 7g (37:6-11-7): Fitter for three outings this preparation including last two at Listed level. Followed 5-3/4 len 5th (53.0) Danzylum 1400m F’ton Manifold Stakes dead trk Jan 15 with 1-3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (53.5) Danzylum, Wind Shear 1400m C’field John Dillon dead trk Jan 26. Good record this t/d. One of the main chances.

CORNISH (Robert Hickmott) 5g (14:1-1-1): Imported galloper who was long odds final outing in the UK in Group 1 event when 39-1/2 len last (56.0) Twice Over 2012m G B – Newmarket Champion Stks Oct  17 (2009). Slowly away and failed to come into the race when first-up 6-1/2 len last (57.0) Cabeza 1720m F’ton (89) Jan 22. Likely to need time. Not keen.

VOILE ROUGE (D A Hayes) 4g (14:3-3-2): Always prominent when 1/2 len, nose 3rd (53.5) Orbit Express, Work The Room 1400m F’ton Open Hcp Jan 1 and 1/2 nk win (56.0) Lord Pyrus, Cascabel 1410m F’ton (89) Jan 22 when struck interference near post. This not too strong. Honest galloper. Has placed at Group 2 and Listed level over 1200m. Worth thought in stronger field.

LORD PYRUS (Ms J Mawer) 5g (15:4-4-4): Knocking on the door with first-up 4 len 2nd (59.0) Undeniably 1200m M Valley (78) Dec 31 and  1/2 nk 2nd (55.0) Voile Rouge 1410m F’ton (89) Jan 22 when struck interference near post. Freshened. Fitter. Has won from 1300m to  1800m. Facing acid test this time.

MISS DARCEY (A J Cummings) 5m (28:3-3-5): Long odds and sent for a spell following Group 3 11-1/2 len 14th (54.0) Moudre 2600m F’ton Queen’s Cup dead trk Nov 6. Never a threat when first-up 4-1/2 len  7th (57.0) Simply Put 1300m Sandown-Hillside FM Hcp Jan 29. Multiple placegetter at Group level as a 3yo. Likely to need more time. Looking to others.

VIVID VIXEN (M G Price) 5m (11:5-2-1): Struck interference early on when 4 len 6th (52.5) Raffaello 2000m C’field Open Hcp May 22, then 2-1/2 len win (53.0) Riveted, Light Vision 2000m F’ton Open Hcp heavy trk June 12 when slowly away. Resuming. Was 3/4 len 2nd Kutchinsky 1190m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Handy first-up record and this distance. In astute stable but facing toughest test.

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RACE 3_2.00 D’Urban Stakes 1400m (Apprentices cannot claim) 3-y-o. Prize money: $180,000; 1st $108,000 and trophies $750; 2nd $32,400; 3rd $16,200; 4th $8,100; 5th $4,500.

1 _ 03X8 Hollowlea dmn (11) Nicholas Hall 58

2 _ 171X Eclair Surprise h (6) L Nolen 57.5

3 _ 22X6 Run For Levi dm (8) C Newitt 57

4 _ X131 Eclair Mystic tdh (9) Chris Symons 57

5 _ 1221 Dusty Star dm (5) Craig Williams 55.5

6 _ 56X4 Servant dmh (3) B Melham 55.5

7 _ 1X11 Under The Eiffel dh (1) J Mott 55.5

8 _ 8X25 Roadtrain h (2) D Oliver 55.5

9 _ 1253 Gilded Spur dh (7) G Boss 55.5

10 _ 7636 Kerchings (10) D Nikolic 55.5

11 _ 615X I Think I Do (4) C W Brown 55.5

HOLLOWLEA (T K O’Sullivan) 3c (11:4-0-1): Well campaigned at Group level last preparation including 2-1/2 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (57.0) Rekindled Interest, Lion Tamer 2040m M Valley A A M I Vase dead trk Oct 23. Struck interference near 600m but not far behind when first-up Listed event when 2-1/2 len 8th (57.5) Eclair Mystic  1200m C’field 3yo CG Stakes dead trk Jan 26 although beating only two home. Has second-up form. Wins from 1100m to 1600m. Will be running on at the finish.

ECLAIR SURPRISE (P G Moody) 3g (3:2-0-0): Only defeat when 4 len  7th (57.5) Brazilian Pulse 1300m Sandown-Hillside 3yo (68) dead trk Sept 15 when never a factor and beat one home. Struck interference near 1600m but smartly overhauled rivals from the turn to score Listed lg nk win (55.0) Almindoro, Shadowofexcellence 1800m F’ton U C I Stakes dead trk Oct 3 when 12-1 chance. Not without appeal back over this shorter trip. Hope in open event. Go well.

RUN FOR LEVI (John Thompson) 3c (13:2-2-2): Surprised when tried to lead all the way Group 1 lg nk 2nd (55.5) Anacheeva 1600m C’field Caulfield Gneas Oct 9 when 31-1 chance. Held ground but not far behind when first-up 2-1/4 len 6th (56.5) Eclair Mystic 1200m C’field 3yo CG Stakes dead trk Jan 26 when struck interference near 1000m. Better for recent outing and will appreciate rise in distance. Wins over 1350m and 1400m. Honest galloper. Expect bold showing.

ECLAIR MYSTIC (R W Smerdon) 3g (8:6-0-2): Only defeat this preparation when second-up 1-1/4 len, hd 3rd (54.5) Ahdashim, Chasm  1200m F’ton Standish Hcp Jan 1 in Group 3 event. Latest scored Listed 1/2 nk win (55.5) Spirited Eagle, Linked In 1200m C’field  3yo CG Stakes dead trk Jan 26 when favourite. Looks promising. Knows how to win. Rates highly.

DUSTY STAR (P Morgan) 3g (12:3-5-2): Hung out when 3/4 len 2nd (53.0) Utah Saints 1400m F’ton 34yo (78) Jan 1, then led all the way for soft 2-1/4 len win (56.0) Dubawi Gold, Utah Saints 1400m F’ton 3yo Hcp dead trk Jan 15. Honest galloper. Worth thought in stronger field. One of the main chances.

SERVANT (P G Moody) 3g (6:2-1-0): Sent for a spell following Group 2 5 len 6th (57.0) Hollowlea 1600m M Valley Bill Stutt Sept  24. Held ground throughout in Listed event when first-up 1/2 len  4th (55.0) Eclair Mystic 1200m C’field 3yo CG Stakes dead trk Jan  26. Has placed at Group 2 level over 1200m. Hope in open event. Go close.

UNDER THE EIFFEL (A J Vasil) 3g (4:3-1-0): Hung out and struck interference near 800m when 1-1/2 len win (57.0) Broadcast, Speediness 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo (68) Jan 19, then 2-1/4 len win (58.5) Lonhreign, Gilded Spur 1400m Sandown-Hillside 3yo (72) dead trk Jan 29 when slowly away. Untaped galloper who continues to improve with racing. Commands respect in this field. Will prove hard to beat.

ROADTRAIN (A J Vasil) 3g (6:3-1-0): Beat two home when first-up len 2nd (56.5) Warm Love 1100m C’field 3yo Hcp Jan 8, then struck interference near turn when 1-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Eclair Mystic  1200m C’field 3yo CG Stakes dead trk Jan 26 at only run at Listed level. This not overly strong excluding stable mate. Go close.

GILDED SPUR (A J Cummings) 3c (6:1-2-1): Made late ground for Listed 1-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Backgammon 1800m F’ton Myer Fashion slow trk Nov 4. Resumed 2-1/4 len, nk 3rd (56.5) Under The Eiffel, Lonhreign 1400m Sandown-Hillside 3yo (72) dead trk Jan 29. Likely to need another run or two.

KERCHINGS (A J Cummings) 3c (8:0-1-2): Surprised final outing last preparation Listed lg hd, lg nk 3rd (54.0) Backgammon, Domesky  1800m F’ton Myer Fashion slow trk Nov 4 when 26-1 chance. Odds and never a factor when first-up 6-1/4 len 6th (58.0) Do Ra Mi 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo (68) Feb 2. Later on.

I THINK I DO (J B Cummings) 3c (3:1-0-0): Favourite and scored  1/2 nk win (56.0) Queen Commander, Dancing Attendance 1600m W Farm  3yo Mdn Plate dead trk Oct 13 before final run last preparation when 12-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Bellissimo 1600m R’wick 3yo (Bm73) heavy trk Nov 6 when struck interference early on. Resuming. Respect from this stable. Look for him late.

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RACE 4_2.35 Blue Diamond Prelude (CG) 1100m (Apprentices cannot claim) 2-y-o Colts Geldings. Prize money: $125,000; 1st $75,000 and trophies $750; 2nd $22,500; 3rd $11,250; 4th $5,625; 5th $3,125.

1 _ 1X1 Sepoy t (7) M Zahra 55.5

2 _ 41X Arctic Command (9) Dale Smith 55.5

3 _ 142 Grand Britannia m (10) Craig Williams 55.5

4 _ 3X Running Tall (2) B Melham 55.5

5 _ 4 Eclair Desire h (1) Chris Symons 55.5

6 _ 5X Instinction h (11) C Newitt 55.5

7 _ 5 Boys On Tour b (5) J Winks 55.5

8 _ 7 Fire Of London h (6) D Dunn 55.5

9 _ Big Rojo h (3) G Boss 55.5

10 _ Huegill h (4) L Nolen 55.5

11 _ Poitier (8) S W Arnold 55.5

SEPOY (Peter Snowden) 2c (2:2-0-0): Favourite and didn’t disappoint on debut scoring Listed len win (55.5) Delago’s Lad, Stop Sookin 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Trl dead trk Oct 3. Resumed with runaway Listed 3-1/2 len win (56.5) Grand Britannia, Golden Archer 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-Cg dead trk Jan 26. Impressed two runs to date. Rates highly.

ARCTIC COMMAND (Ms W Kelly) 2g (2:1-0-0): Struck interference at start but boxed on tenaciously on debut for 2-3/4 len 4th (57.0) Elite Falls 1000m M Valley Inglis Banner dead trk Oct 23 before break through Group 3 nk win (55.5) Aashiq, Running Tall 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Plt dead trk Nov 6 when struck interference near  800m. Resuming. Was 1-1/2 len win Anlon, Cash For Matt 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Has his share of problems two outings but come through well. Respect.

GRAND BRITANNIA (R E Laing) 2c (3:1-1-0): Disappointed for a run when 3-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Golden Archer 1100m F’ton 2yo Plate dead trk Dec 11. Struck interference early on and 800m when 3-1/2 len  2nd (55.0) Sepoy 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-Cg dead trk Jan 26. Was hd win Instinction, Constant Momentum 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Feb 7. Scored win 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yo Plate heavy trk on debut. Worth including.

RUNNING TALL (D T O’Brien) 2c (1:0-0-1): Fough well to the line for nk, lg nk 3rd (55.5) Arctic Command, Aashiq 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Plt dead trk Nov 6 when 8-1 chance. Resuming. Hopes again whilst fresh. Should make presence felt.

ECLAIR DESIRE (P G Moody) 2g (1:0-0-0): Always prominent on debut when creditable 2-1/2 len 4th (56.0) Delago’s Lad 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yo Plate dead trk Jan 29 when 18-1 chance. Likely to have benefited from the run. Go close.

INSTINCTION (M G Price) 2c (1:0-0-0): Raced greenly and hung out but not far behind on the line when 1-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Dinner Date 1000m Sandown-Hillside Merson Cooper slow trk Nov 13 in Listed event. Resuming. Was hd 2nd Grand Britannia 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Feb 7. Should appreciate rise in distance.

BOYS ON TOUR (John Thompson) 2g (1:0-0-0): Beaten favourite on debut when held ground 3-1/2 len 5th (56.0) Delago’s Lad 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yo Plate dead trk Jan 29. Was 5-1/2 len 850m Kensington barrier trial dead trk Sept 20. Likely to show best with sting out of the ground.

FIRE OF LONDON (P G Moody) 2c (1:0-0-0): Always to the rear of the field and beat two home on debut when 4-1/4 len 7th (56.0) Grand Britannia 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yo Plate heavy trk Nov 27. Let-up since. Wait until he shows more.

BIG ROJO (M G Price) 2c: First start. By More Than Ready – Gabrieli. Was len win Esprit Warrior, Demon Demon 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Feb 7. Out of a Red Ransom mare who had six races start only win 1000m Sandown-Lakeside 3yof Rst1 on debut. She has one foal to race a winner over 1207m. Watch market.

HUEGILL (P G Moody) 2c: First start. By More Than Ready – Trust Antonia. Was len win Executive Star, Datodragon 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Out of a lightly raced Sth African mare who won over 1000m and 1200m including success at Group 1 level. This is her first foal to race. Watch betting moves.

POITIER (D A Hayes) 2c: First start. By Redoute’s Choice – Anigma. No trial form. Out of an unraced Machiavellian mare. She has one foal to race a winner, French Secret, over 1539m and 1600m. Watch market. Certain to be well schooled.

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RACE 5_3.10 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 1100m (Apprentices cannot claim) 2-y-o Fillies. Prize money: $125,000; 1st $75,000 and trophies $750; 2nd $22,500; 3rd $11,250; 4th $5,625; 5th $3,125.

1 _ 11 One Last Dance thn (12) L Nolen 55.5

2 _ 156 Spectrolite m (16) D Nikolic 55.5

3 _ 16X Eramor tmb (11) G Boss 55.5

4 _ 12 Glissade b (1) M Zahra 55.5

5 _ 11 Holdontoyahorses cdh (6) D Oliver 55.5

6 _ 15 Jessica Rose t (8) J Winks 55.5

7 _ 41 Helping Hand (15) C Newitt 55.5

8 _ 2X2 Anevay (14) Nicholas Hall 55.5

9 _ 2X Hallowell Belle h (3) Craig Williams 55.5

10 _ 1 Ervbefel (5) D Dunn 55.5

11 _ 1 Tumble Turn d (13) C W Brown 55.5

12 _ 4 Mistakenly h (9) M J Walker 55.5

13 _ 68 Oamaru Rose (4) C A Robertson 55.5

14 _ 7X Suite Success (7) Ms Michelle Payne 55.5

15 _ 0 Quench The Thirst (10) M Rodd 55.5

16 _ Ransom Moment (2) S W Arnold 55.5

ONE LAST DANCE (P G Moody) 2f (2:2-0-0): Odds-on favourite on debut when raced handy and cleared out late for easy 4-1/4 len win (56.5) Joyeux, Merits Respect 955m M Valley 2yoF Hcp Dec 17, then favourite again when came from wide draw (11) and hung in during race but finished strongly from midfield for nose win (55.0) Anevay, Graskop 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Showed plenty of heart last time. Drawn poorly again but rates highly.

SPECTROLITE (R E Laing) 2f (3:1-0-0): Came from well back for Listed class win over 1000m on slow trk at F’ton before spelled after very unlucky when tightened for room, struck interference at start and disappointed for a run in close up len 5th (53.5) Arctic Command 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Plt dead trk Nov 6. Got well back when resumed and slowly away before doing best work late for 4-1/2 len 6th (56.5) One Last Dance 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Added to her fitness with 1/2 hd 2nd Manor Lady 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Feb 7. Looks a smart type but will probably get a long way back from widest draw (16). Must still be respected.

ERAMOR (D A Hayes) 2f (2:1-0-0): Worked across from widest draw (11) and always handy before racing away for 2-3/4 len win (53.5) Red Dress Marley, Exceedingly Regal 1000m C’field Debutants Stks slow trk Oct 13, then spelled after favourite and led for a long way in 1-1/4 len 6th (53.5) Arctic Command 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Plt dead trk Nov 6. Impressive efforts first couple. Should be prominent again.

GLISSADE (Peter Snowden) 2f (2:1-1-0): Favourite and always handy for impressive debut 1-1/2 len win (54.5) Swerte Bella, Queenian 1000m R’wick 2yo Hcp Jan 1, then long odds-on but slightly disappointing when had every chance for 2-3/4 len 2nd (57.5) Hollyweird 1100m R’hill 2yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 15. Freshened up again. Expect a strong showing from the pole draw.

HOLDONTOYAHORSES (M G Price) 2f (2:2-0-0): Raced greenly when came from last in a small field for 1-1/4 len win (55.0) Shady Tree, Upbeat 1100m Seymour 2yo Mdn dead trk Dec 23, then turned in a similar performance here with 2-3/4 len win (54.0) Flor Do Mar, Redangelo 1100m C’field 2yo Plate Jan 8. A lot tougher this time but has been freshened up and has some claims,

JESSICA ROSE (M Ellerton S Zahra) 2f (2:1-0-0): Settled back in small field and came again after struck interference near 200m to score len win (55.0) Joyeux, Merits Respect 1000m C’field 2yoF Plate dead trk Dec 4, then had a let-up before struck interference at start and battled on wel for 3-1/4 len 5th (55.0) One Last Dance  1000m C’field B.D. Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Not disgraced last time. Worth some thought.

HELPING HAND (John Thompson) 2f (2:1-0-0): Midfield throughout after struck interference at start in 4-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Graskop  1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yoF Rst0 dead trk Dec 28, then surprised at good odds when led throughout for 3/4 len win (54.5) Graskop, Light Touch 1000m F’ton 2yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 15. Freshened up again. Must be respected.

ANEVAY (T R Martin) 2f (2:0-2-0): Won a Rosehill trial before spelled after led for a long way in debut 2-1/4 len 2nd (54.5) Satin Shoes 1000m R’wick 2yo Plate dead trk Oct 16. Won another trial efore again led into straight and held on well in nose 2nd (54.0) One Last Dance 1000m C’field B.D Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Just nailed late last time. Has the pace to overcome poor draw and should be prominent for a long way.

HALLOWELL BELLE (P G Moody) 2f (1:0-1-0): Spelled after faced a Vet examination when hung out during race in sound debut 3-1/2 len  2nd (56.0) Defiant Dame 1000m R’wick Gimcrack Stakes dead trk Oct  2. Fitter for 1/2 len win Not On Monday, Noble Twostep 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Smart effort in Listed class first up. Must be considered in a tough race.

ERVBEFEL (M C Kent) 2f (1:1-0-0): Faced a Vet examination after raced greenly on debut when odds-on favourite and ran on from midfield for sound 2 len win (57.0) Not On Monday, Peninsula Dane  1000m Ballarat 2yoF Mdn dead trk Feb 3. Dam was a top class 2yo and she looks a smart type too. Expect a strong showing.

TUMBLE TURN (Paul Messara) 2f (1:1-0-0): Had two trials at W Farm before long odds-on for debut and far too good for moderate lot with 4-3/4 len win (54.5) Sutton Chilli, Canny Choice 1100m Scone 2yo Hcp Jan 27. Promising effort first up but poorly drawn and big jump in class.

MISTAKENLY (A J Cummings) 2f (1:0-0-0): Long odds for debut but far fro disgraced after jumped awkwardly and ran on fairly in 3-1/4 len 4th (54.0) One Last Dance 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Better for that experience. Rough claims.

OAMARU ROSE (E W Nichols) 2f (2:0-0-0): Spelled after showed plenty of early dash in 4-1/2 len 6th (55.5) Spectrolite 1000m F’ton Agl Solar Power slow trk Nov 2. Disappointing when resumed and jumped awkwardly before showing pace but fading late for 7-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Delago’s Lad 1000m Sandown-Hillside 2yo Plate dead trk Jan 29. Needs to find plenty on that effort.

SUITE SUCCESS (Leigh Childs) 2f (1:0-0-0): Spelled after prominent early and held on fairly for 4-3/4 len 7th (55.5) Spectrolite 1000m F’ton Agl Solar Power slow trk Nov 2. Not pushed out when last Peninsula Dane 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Prefer others.

QUENCH THE THIRST (M A Kavanagh) 2f (1:0-0-0): Had a little support but never better than midfield when came from widest draw (13) for 6 len 11th (54.0) One Last Dance 1000m C’field B.D. Preview-F dead trk Jan 26. Probable improver but needs to find plenty.

RANSOM MOMENT (D A Hayes) 2f: First start. By Barely A Moment – Ransom Claim. Not seen at public trials. Dam by Red Ransom (USA), won over 1200m at M’ville and 1400m at Sandown and was placed in one other of her 13 starts. This is her second named foal. The first is unraced.

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RACE 6_3.50 Kevin Hayes Stakes 1200m (Apprentices cannot claim) 3-y-o Fillies. Prize money: $100,000; 1st $60,000 and trophies $500; 2nd $18,000; 3rd $9,000; 4th $4,500; 5th $2,500.

1 _ 156X Sistine Angel cmh (6) Craig Williams 57.5

2 _ 800X Willow Creek dh (5) S W Arnold 56.5

3 _ X043 She’s Got Gears (19) D Nikolic 56.5

4 _ 0215 Cristallo dbn (18) M Zahra 56.5

5 _ 131X Zelsnitz dmh (16) L Nolen 56.5

6 _ 220X Jesse’s Girl (17) Chris Symons 55

7 _ 657X Pinker Pinker dm (4) D Dunn 55

8 _ X221 Miss Elvee c (8) Nicholas Hall 55

9 _ X58X Miss Gai Flyer dhn (3) J Maskiell (a) 54

10 _ 1111 Jeter d (1) C Newitt 54

11 _ 17X2 Storm Burst dmh (13) J Noonan (a) 54

12 _ 123X Booklet d (2) D Oliver 54

13 _ 567X Ain’tnofallenstar d (11) C W Brown 54

14 _ X211 Frenetica (7) M J Walker 54

15 _ X236 Koonoomoo (15) S R King 54

16 _ 214X Riverina’s Girl (12) G Boss 54 EMERGENCIES

17 _ 2X12 Iridescente d (14) B Melham 54

18 _ 1343 Sparks Alight m (10) Ms Michelle Payne 54

19 _ 1 Kulgrinda h (9) 54

SISTINE ANGEL (Andrew Noblet) 3f (8:2-2-1): Settled back from wide draw before ran home strongly for win F’ton 1600m Grp 2 Manifold Stakes ahead of solid 4-1/2 len 5th (55.5) Yosei 1600m C’field Thousand Gneas slow trk Oct 13, and spelled after far from disgraced with 4-3/4 len 6th (53.5) Star Witness 1200m F’ton Coolmore Stud Oct 30. Quality filly. Last time she resumed she won over this course in Grp3 class. Strong claims first up.

WILLOW CREEK (P G Moody) 3f (8:2-1-1): Freshened but disappointed when always well back for 5-1/2 len 12th (56.0) Divorces 1400m C’field 3yoF Prel. Sept 18, then spelled after never got warm in 9-1/4 len 12th (55.5) Sistine Angel 1600m F’ton Edward Manifold dead trk Oct 3. Is a Grp2 winner over this distance in Sydney. Must be respected.

SHE’S GOT GEARS (R E Laing) 3f (8:1-1-2): Second up from a decent break when just off the pace throughout but lost a plate in  6-1/2 len 4th (57.5) Warm Love 1000m F’ton 3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan  15, then looked to have every chance in small field when always prominent for 1-1/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (57.5) Miss Elvee, Storm Burst 1200m C’field 3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 26. Added to fitness with  1/2 hd 2nd Marvellous Miss 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Feb 7. Placed two of four here. Faces problems from horror draw.

CRISTALLO (P Morgan) 3f (7:1-2-2): Resumed from a let-up for on pace 1/2 hd win (57.0) Penski Material, Anguissola 1200m M Valley  3yoF Hcp Dec 31, then sent for a Vet examination after odds-on favourite but jumped awkwardly and always near the tail 9-3/4 len last (57.5) Miss Elvee 1200m C’field 3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 26. Last start too bad to be true. Worth another chance but draw doesn’t help.

ZELSNITZ (P G Moody) 3f (4:2-0-1): Favourite when resumed and led for easy win Kilmore 1207m (3yo Mdn) then freshened before showed plenty of dash to lead Listed class from wide draw (13) and held on fairly in 5 len, lg hd 3rd (53.0) Palomares, Booklet 1400m F’ton Lexus Hybrid slow trk Nov 2, and spelled following impressive  4 len win (54.0) Palomares, Booklet 1400m Sandown-Hillside Race-Tech Stks slow trk Nov 13. Impressive type with the early pace to overcome poor draw. Should be prominent for a long way.

JESSE’S GIRL (P Morgan) 3f (9:1-4-0): Ran on from midfield for  4-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Solar Charged 1200m C’field T’bred Club Stk Oct 9, then backed up quickly on never got warm in 12 len 12th (55.5) Yosei 1600m C’field Thousand Gneas slow trk Oct 13. Sharpened up with nk 2nd Ravenous Lass 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Hasn’t shown much early pace in her races so wide draw makes it tough.

PINKER PINKER (G Eurell) 3f (6:2-0-0): Ran past a couple late for moderate 2-3/4 len 5th (55.5) Sistine Angel 1600m F’ton Edward Manifold dead trk Oct 3, then spelled after midfield throughout when 4-3/4 len 7th (55.5) Yosei 1600m C’field Thousand Gneas slow trk Oct 13. Not over extended in 4th Ravenous Lass 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Far from disgraced in three Group races after favourite for strong win F’ton 1100m (3yo) on slow trk in Sept. Has some claims.

MISS ELVEE (R D Griffiths) 3f (7:1-3-1): Consistent at first six including 3 len 2nd (53.0) Warm Love 1000m F’ton 3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 15, then always handy and showed plenty of heart after struck interference near 800m when always on the pace and cleared out late for 1-1/4 len win (53.0) Storm Burst, She’s Got Gears 1200m C’field  3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 26. A little bit tougher this time but must rate highly on strong win last time.

MISS GAI FLYER (P G Moody) 3f (6:2-1-0): Had good support when resumed but reported to have failed due to track condition when  6-1/2 len 5th (55.0) Dutchy’s Lass 1200m M Valley Crockett Stakes slow trk Aug 21, then spelled again after raced on the pace but tired and beat only one home in 5-1/2 len 8th (55.0) Sussuro 1200m M Valley 3yoF Plate slow trk Sept 11. Was an impressiver winner at M Valley as a 2yo and was Grp2 placed over this distannce in WA. Looked sharp with 2-1/2 len win Orgullecida, Spirit Song 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Chance from a nice draw in a tough race.

JETER (John Thompson) 3f (6:4-0-1): Came from near last in small field for 1-3/4 len win (57.5) Conduction, Harreb Lady 1250m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) Nov 20, then sent for a let-up after made it four straight with strong finish to score 3/4 len win (56.5) Always Discreet, Dubai Me Diamonds 1400m Morphettville Parks  3yo (75) Dec 4. Massive jump in class but she knows how to win and has some claims from inside draw.

STORM BURST (P G Moody) 3f (6:2-2-1): Odds-on favourite when handled tough conditions best for win Lakeside 1400m (2yo f) in July, then had a let-up before never better than midfield when struck interference at start for 3-1/4 len 7th (53.0) Soul 1200m F’ton Danehill Stakes heavy trk Sept 4. Had plenty of support and ran on late in small field when resumed again with 1-1/4 len 2nd (56.5) Miss Elvee 1200m C’field 3yoF Hcp dead trk Jan 26. One of a number of chances in an open race.

BOOKLET (M Ellerton S Zahra) 3f (6:1-2-3): Too good for moderate lot when ran on from midfield for win B’rat 1200m (fm Mdn) before big effort in Listed class when checked near 1200m and came from a long way back for 5 len 2nd (53.0) Palomares 1400m F’ton Lexus Hybrid slow trk Nov 2, then spelled after struck interference near 800m but always handy in 4 len, sht 1/2 hd 3rd (54.0) Zelsnitz, Palomares 1400m Sandown-Hillside Race-Tech Stks slow trk Nov 13. Sound efforts last two in Listed class. Should be prominent from nice draw.

AIN’TNOFALLENSTAR (D L Freedman) 3f (7:2-0-0): Never better than midfield when 8-3/4 len 6th (57.0) Who’s Ready 1700m F’ton 3yoF Hcp heavy trk Nov 4, then spelled after long odds and poor 7-1/4 len  7th (54.0) Zelsnitz 1400m Sandown-Hillside Race-Tech Stks slow trk Nov 13. Has shown some promise but this should test.

FRENETICA (D T O’Brien) 3f (4:2-1-0): Never out of trouble when struck interference at start, again near the 1000m and again near  200m bt kept on coming for game 1-1/2 len win (57.0) Be Savvy, Hung Up 1400m Ballarat 3yoF Mdn dead trk Oct 21, then freshened before too good for small field in 1/2 nk win (58.0) Elsewhere, Crafty Lady 1400m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (68) Nov 24. Promising type but facing a big jump in class. Some claims first up.

KOONOOMOO (P E Fell) 3f (4:0-2-1): Hot favourite when resumed with close 2nd M Valley 955m (3yo f 68) before got well back and disappointed for a run in hd, 1/2 len 3rd (55.0) Flourishing, Tango Express 1000m F’ton 34yoFM (72) dead trk Dec 11, and has been freshened since ran past a few tired ones late in 4-1/2 len 6th (56.0) Cristallo 1200m M Valley 3yoF Hcp Dec 31. Place looks best in this class.

RIVERINA’S GIRL (Ms N Burke) 3f (4:1-1-0): Favourite against moderate lot in 3 len win (55.0) Peck, Redinsky 1300m Bendigo 3yo Mdn dead trk Oct 27, then sent for a break after showed some pace but struggled late in 5-3/4 len 4th (54.0) Zelsnitz 1400m Sandown-Hillside Race-Tech Stks slow trk Nov 13. Rough claims while fresh.

IRIDESCENTE (D L Freedman) 3f (5:1-3-0): Favourite when resumed and led throughout for 3-1/4 len win (55.0) Heritage, Silent Voice  1200m Geelong 3yo Mdn dead trk Jan 5, then fresheed before got a long way back and was disappointed for a run when finished hard in  3/4 len 2nd (57.0) Minnie Mah 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (68) Feb  2. Shows some promise but this is a lot harder.

SPARKS ALIGHT (S Fliedner) 3f (4:1-0-2): Just off the pace throughout after checked early on in 2-1/4 len 4th (54.5) Cristallo  1200m M Valley 3yoF Hcp Dec 31, then freshened but jumped awkwardly and closest at the finish with 3/4 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (57.0) Minnie Mah, Iridescente 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (68) Feb 2. This should test.

KULGRINDA (P G Moody) 3f (1:1-0-0): Long odds-on for debut and outclassed a mdoerate lot with all the way 3-1/4 len win (55.0) Extreme Silence, Manhattan Gold 1100m Moe 3yo Mdn dead trk Jan 22. Impressive effort first up but this is a lot tougher. Must still be considered.

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RACE 7_4.30 Sportingbet C.F. Orr Stakes 1400m (Apprentices cannot claim) (Standard weight-for-age) Prize money: $400,000; 1st $240,000 and trophies $2,000; 2nd $72,000; 3rd $36,000; 4th $18,000; 5th $10,000.

1 _ 241X Zipping tm (10) Nicholas Hall 59

2 _ 460X Shocking tm (15) C W Brown 59

3 _ 27X7 Heart Of Dreams tch (2) D Oliver 59

4 _ 045X Luen Yat Forever dmh (16) D Dunn 59

5 _ 318X Precedence tn (12) S W Arnold 59

6 _ 8563 Trusting dm (13) J Winks 59

7 _ 6411 Danzylum cd (8) L Currie 59

8 _ 60X1 Doubtful Jack dmhn (5) C Newitt 59

9 _ 241X Moudre tdm (9) Craig Williams 59

10 _ 120X Linton td (1) M Rodd 59

11 _ 112X Kutchinsky mb (3) J Noonan (a) 59

12 _ 18X4 Spacecraft tdmbhn (14) G Boss 59

13 _ 711X Rebel Soldier m (4) B Rawiller 58.5

14 _ 2523 Typhoon Tracy tcdmbhn (11) L Nolen 57

15 _ 099X Faint Perfume dm (7) B Melham 57

16 _ X354 Ortensia tcm (6) M Zahra 57

ZIPPING (Robert Hickmott) 9g (46:16-3-7): Sound effort when came from near last on turn for 5-1/4 len 4th (55.5) Americain 3200m F’ton Melbourne Cup slow trk Nov 2, then hot favourite when always handy for 2 len win (59.0) Exceptionally, Manighar 2400m Sandown-Hillside Sandown Classic heavy trk Nov 13. Always well back when 7th in this race last year. Top class stayer who has won first up but might find this a bit short these days.

SHOCKING (M A Kavanagh) 5h (24:6-6-2): Always well back when  7-1/2 len 6th (59.0) So You Think 2000m F’ton Mackinnon Stks dead trk Oct 30, then never got warm from wide draw (23) in 19-1/2 len  18th (57.0) Americain 3200m F’ton Melbourne Cup slow trk Nov 2.  2009 Melbourne Cup winner. Placed two of six first up and has won over 1300m but that was a long time ago. Will be running on but need luck from wide draw.

HEART OF DREAMS (M G Price) 5g (21:5-5-3): Freshened before worked forward from widest draw (16) but tightened for room and struck interference near 1200m and battled on fairly in 4-3/4 len  7th (59.0) So You Think 1800m C’field Underwood Stks Sept 18, then long odds when resumed and closest at the finish with 4-3/4 len 7th (58.5) Whitefriars 1200m M Valley Australia Stks Jan 28. A little disappointing first up but extra 200m should help and races well here. Expect improvement.

LUEN YAT FOREVER (P G Moody) 5g (27:12-7-2): Sound effort when came from midfield for close up 1/4 len 4th (53.5) Wall Street  1600m F’ton Emirates Stakes dead trk Nov 6, then spelled after slowly away and always well back in 5-1/4 len 5th (58.0) Larry’s Never Late 1500m Sandown-Hillside Foundation Stks heavy trk Nov 13. Former Macau galloper who performed well in the Spring. Now with Peter Moody. Must be respected.

PRECEDENCE (J B Cummings) 5g (24:6-3-1): One of the stars of the `10 Spring with some smart wins including hot favourite for 3/4 len win (56.5) Above Average, Capecover 2500m M Valley M.V. Gold Cup dead trk Oct 23, then got a long way back and struck interference near 2000m before running on fairly in 9-1/2 len 8th (53.5) Americain 3200m F’ton Melbourne Cup slow trk Nov 2. Highly promising stayer but only placed one of five first up and hasn’t won under 1600m. Rough claims this time.

TRUSTING (John Thompson) 4h (16:2-4-2): Just off the pace throughout when 3 len 6th (55.5) Gathering 1600m Ascot Railway Stakes Nov 20, then sent for a let-up after ran on from midfield for 1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (58.5) Playing God, Impressive Jeuney  1800m Ascot Kingston Town Dec 4. Races well fresh and has a win and two seconds from three tries this distance. Must be considered.

DANZYLUM (R D Griffiths) 7g (61:13-9-6): Jumped straight to the front and never looked like losing when 2 len win (55.0) Offenders, Chasm 1400m F’ton Manifold Stakes dead trk Jan 15, then hot favourite when repeated the dose with 1-3/4 len win (57.0) Wind Shear, Its Prince 1400m C’field John Dillon dead trk Jan 26. Solid record here and has won eight at this distance. Rates highly.

DOUBTFUL JACK (P G Moody) 4g (16:8-2-0): Faced a Vet examination and spelled after faded from midfield for 5-3/4 len 13th (54.0) Captain Sonador 1600m R’wick Epsom Hcp dead trk Oct 2, then long odds-on favourite and too good for handy lot in 3/4 len win (58.5) Too Many Reds, Conquering 1200m Launceston The Tote Stakes dead trk Jan 27. A lot tougher this timebut has been placed two of four here. Worth some thought.

MOUDRE (C Maher) 5g (17:7-4-2): Favourite when 2nd to eventual Melbourne Cup winner in Geelong Cup before solid effort when ran on but disappointed for a run in 3 len 4th (54.5) Maluckyday 2500m F’ton The Lexus Oct 30, and spelled after favourite and came from well back for 3/4 len win (55.0) Capecover, Persian Star 2600m F’ton Queen’s Cup dead trk Nov 6. Impressive stayer but also has two wins and a second from three tries this distance, races well here and goes well fresh. Commands respect first up.

LINTON (Robert Hickmott) 4g (9:3-1-3): Won Grp2 Herbert Power over 2400m here before favourite but struck interference near 200m then ran on late for 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.5) Maluckyday 2500m F’ton The Lexus Oct 30, and spelled ater dropped back early from wide draw (22) and failed to improve in 35-1/2 len 21st (52.0) Americain  3200m F’ton Melbourne Cup slow trk Nov 2. Has won at this disance but that was only a C’bourne maiden. Likely to get buried back in the field from inside draw and may need a lot of luck.

KUTCHINSKY (A W Noonan) 4g (10:3-2-1): Freshened before struck interference at start and came from near last on the turn for sht nk win (56.0) The Hombre, Landlord 2200m D’ben Grand Prix Stks slow trk May 29, then spelled after favourite and again finished hard in  4-1/2 len 2nd (56.0) Dariana 2400m E Farm Qld Derby June 12. Fitter for two recent trials including 3/4 len win Vivid Vixen, Miss Darcey 1190m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Has won first up but another one whose lack of early pace could provide problems from inside draw.

SPACECRAFT (M G Price) 4h (13:5-1-1): Won three straight from  1400m to 1600m before led for a long way and finished close up  1-3/4 len 8th (55.5) More Joyous 1600m C’field Toorak Hcp Oct 9, then spelled before favourite but pulled hard during race and struck interference near 200m in fair 1-1/4 len 4th (59.5) Rockpecker 1300m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp Jan 29. Is a winner over  1600m here. Has some claims.

REBEL SOLDIER (D A Hayes) 4h (4:3-0-0): Irish bred galloper who resumed from a let-up for impressive 8 len win (59.5) Bonfire Knight, Thaahira 2092m G B – York 3yo (100) June 12, then had another short break before beat quality fielld in hd win (57.0) Dandino, Arctic Cosmos 2414m G B – Goodwood Betfair Gordon July 27. Looks a smart type. Rates highly.

TYPHOON TRACY (P G Moody) 5m (19:10-3-2): Last season’s Australian Horwse of the Year. Spelled after odds-on favourite and always prominent for 4-1/2 len 2nd (57.0) Sacred Choice 1600m F’ton Myer Classic heavy trk Oct 30, then odds-on favourite again when resumed and raced on the pace for sht hd, 3/4 len 3rd (56.5) Whitefriars, Undeniably 1200m M Valley Australia Stks Jan 28. Trainer is very happy with her progress since that run. Has a great record in quality races and should prove hard to beat over this distance.

FAINT PERFUME (J B Cummings) 4m (17:5-1-1): Disappointing with six unplaced runs last Spring. Aways well back when 12-1/4 len 9th (56.0) So You Think 2000m F’ton Mackinnon Stks dead trk Oct 30, then better effort when ran on late for 2-3/4 len 9th (55.5) Moudre  2600m F’ton Queen’s Cup dead trk Nov 6. Resumed this time last year for win over this disaance in Grp2 Kewney Stakes at F’ton. Too good to dismiss completely.

ORTENSIA (A W Noonan) 5m (23:8-3-3): Sound effort in world class field when made good late ground for 1-3/4 len 5th (55.5) J J The Jet Plane 1200m Sha Tin H K Sprint Dec 12, then game effort after tightened for room, struck interference near 1000m and again near  800m befroe running on for 3-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Whitefriars 1200m M Valley Australia Stks Jan 28. Sound record at the distance and unbeaten two starts here. Expect a strong showing.

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RACE 8_5.10 David Christensen Rubiton Stks 1100m (Apprentices cannot claim) Prize money: $125,000; 1st $75,000 and trophies $750; 2nd $22,500; 3rd $11,250; 4th $5,625; 5th $3,125.

1 _ 229X Catapulted d (6) M Rodd 58

2 _ 137X Reward For Effort tcdh (10) B Melham 57

3 _ 347X Eagle Falls n (1) S W Arnold 57

4 _ 22X3 Winter King dmb (11) C W Brown 57

5 _ 191X Avenue tmhn (8) L Nolen 56

6 _ X291 Broken tm (5) M Zahra 56

7 _ 111X Faster Son tm (7) Craig Williams 56

8 _ 256X Time Matters tdm (13) Nicholas Hall 55.5

9 _ 6823 Happy Glen cd (2) C Newitt 55.5

10 _ 0X11 Acorns tmh (3) D Oliver 55.5

11 _ 0X1X Master Of Design n (9) Scratched 55.5

12 _ X141 Wordmaster m (12) Chris Symons 55.5

13 _ 910X Solar Charged tdmb (4) G Boss 53

CATAPULTED (M A Kavanagh) 5g (18:9-4-0): Resumed with solid on pace 2nd behind the speedy Hay List M Valley 1000m Grp2 McEwen Stakes before chased the same horse home in 1-1/4 len 2nd (56.0) Hay List 1200m F’ton Gilgai Stakes dead trk Oct 3, and spelled after struggled in tough going for 4-1/4 len 9th (55.5) Whitefriars  1200m F’ton Salinger Stakes heavy trk Oct 30. Three wins and two seconds from five tries first up. Strong claims.

REWARD FOR EFFORT (P G Moody) 4h (8:4-1-1): Had a let-up before favourite and always handy for Grp3 win over 1100m at R’hill then led into straight and held on fairly well for 1-1/2 len, 2-1/2 len  3rd (58.5) Hay List, Catapulted 1000m M Valley McEwen Stakes slow trk Sept 11, and spelled after prominent into the straight but struggled from there with 6-3/4 len 7th (58.5) Hay List 1200m M Valley Manikato Stakes Sept 24. Fitter for 1/2 len win Das Machen, Avenue 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Won three with a second from four starts here and unbeaten two starts first up. Rates highly.

EAGLE FALLS (D A Hayes) 5g (19:6-2-1): Freshened but got back in small field after struck interference near 800m and beat only two home for 7-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Black Caviar 1200m M Valley Schweppes Stks dead trk Oct 23, then turned out after long odds and faded badly in closing stages for 13 len last (58.5) Black Caviar 1200m F’ton Patinack Farm dead trk Nov 6. Much better than form suggests. Top class spriner when right and goes well fresh. Must be respected from inside draw.

WINTER KING (David Payne) 4g (20:7-3-4): Only start here resumed from a let-up and led into straight for 1-1/4 len 2nd (58.5) Black Caviar 1000m C’field Schillaci Stks Oct 9, then struck interference at start and rider told to use more care when resumed with 3/4 len, len 3rd (54.5) Pinwheel, Whitefriars 1100m C’bury C’bury Classic Jan 14. Sound record in quality fields at this trip. Worth some thought.

AVENUE (P G Moody) 4m (15:7-1-0): Freshened and favourite when led but faded for 5-3/4 len 9th (54.5) Temple Of Boom 1100m F’ton Swisse Stakes slow trk Nov 4, then sent for a break after led throughout to score 3/4 len win (57.0) Dubleanny, Royal Ida 1300m Sandown-Hillside Kevin Heffernan slow trk Nov 13. 1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd Reward For Effort, Das Machen 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. Has plenty of pace but facing some smart ones here. Has some claims.

BROKEN (D K Weir) 4g (15:5-3-4): Resumed when ran on for close  2nd F’ton 1000m before hot favourite but disappointed with 2-3/4 len 9th (56.0) Silver Bullion 1000m M Valley (95) Dec 31, then freshened before came from near last in small field to score lg nk win (54.0) Stirling Grove, Bella Leah 1000m Morphettville Parks Fly Hcp Jan 22. Rarely far away but this is a massive class jump. Rough claims.

FASTER SON (T Bailey) 4g (7:6-0-0): Odds-on favourite when struck interference near 200m then survived protest to hold 1/2 len win (56.0) Dad Knows Best, Guru Bob 1000m Sandown-Hillside (89) dead trk Sept 15, and spelled after only start here jumped awkwardly but soon into stride and always on the pace in 2-1/4 len win (53.0) Launay, Uxorious 1200m C’field Mitty’s Cup slow trk Oct  13. Facing a big class jump but looks highly promising. Should be prominent for a long way.

TIME MATTERS (D K Weir) 8g (37:9-9-6): Ran on for handy 2nd over this course in Listed company before freshened but tightened for room and struck interference near 200m in fair 4-1/4 len 5th (59.0) Delayedreaction 1400m C’field Anniv. Vase Mar 20, and sent for a decent break after 1-1/2 len 6th (56.5) Orbit Express 1400m C’field Victoria Hcp April 3. Handy record in quality races sand has won four of 12 here. Not hopeless.

HAPPY GLEN (R D Griffiths) 6g (43:8-7-7): Raced on the pace and held on well for 3 len 2nd (52.0) Acorns 1000m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp slow trk Jan 12, then made a little late ground in lg nk, hd 3rd (54.0) Acorns, Zedi Knight 1000m C’field (89) dead trk Jan  26. Racing well but this class should test.

ACORNS (M G Price) 5g (9:5-1-1): Hot favourite when resumed from a decent break with 3 len win (54.0) Happy Glen, Navmann 1000m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp slow trk Jan 12, then first start here was always handy and finished best to score lg nk win (58.0) Zedi Knight, Happy Glen 1000m C’field (89) dead trk Jan 26. Shows plenty of promise. Worth some thought.

MASTER OF DESIGN (A G Durrant) 5h (9:4-1-2): Resumed with favourite for poor 8-3/4 len 10th (57.0) Ma Shang 1200m Sandown-Lakeside (82) heavy trk May 19, then spelled again after sent for a Vet examination following all the way 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Sir Hallowell, Delta Bay 1200m B Park (Bm74+) Oct 9. Looked sart with 7 len win Sydney Businessman, Vainito 1000m Bunbury barrier trial Jan 28. Looks to have a lot of talent but obviously had his problems. Facing a big jump in class this time.

WORDMASTER (B F Benbow) 4g (5:2-1-0): Resumed from a long break for easy win Bendigo 1000m (Mdn) on hvy trk before just off the pace throughout in 3-1/2 len 4th (53.0) Warm Love 1000m F’ton 34yo (78) dead trk Dec 18, then ran on strongly for nk win (53.0) Meddler, Verdasco 1000m F’ton 34yo (78) dead trk Jan 15. Shows some promise but this should test.

SOLAR CHARGED (J A O’Shea) 3f (9:3-2-1): Worked across from wide draw (13) to lead throughout in 4-1/4 len win (56.5) Jesse’s Girl, Dance Of The Ocean 1200m C’field T’bred Club Stk Oct 9, then spelled after favourite and led into straight but faded late in  5-1/2 len 10th (53.5) Star Witness 1200m F’ton Coolmore Stud Oct  30. Two wins and a second from three first up, winner only start this distance and winner only start here. Must be respected.
 

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RACE 9_5.50 Hyderabad Race Club Stakes 1200m (Apprentices cannot claim) 4-y-o and up Mares. Prize money: $125,000; 1st $75,000 and trophies $500; 2nd $22,500; 3rd $11,250; 4th $5,625; 5th $3,125.

1 _ 3X2X Beaded dm (17) M Zahra 57.5

2 _ 108X Dane Julia m (12) M J Walker 57.5

3 _ 879X Small Minds m (5) J Winks 57.5

4 _ 4152 Status Symbol tdm (2) D Dunn 57.5

5 _ 106X So Anyway (10) C Newitt 56.5

6 _ 9101 Impressive Eagle d (4) B Melham 55

7 _ 9X14 Two Hills dm (9) D Gauci 55

8 _ 3X02 I’m Discreet d (16) J Mott 55

9 _ 126X Das Machen cdmh (1) Dale Smith 55

10 _ 11X1 Varenna Miss tm (3) S R King 55

11 _ 160X Mont Fleuri tcm (18) Craig Williams 54

12 _ 1213 La Bella Roo tn (7) J Noonan (a) 54

13 _ 2410 Pins On Ice tdb (14) C W Brown 54

14 _ 3220 Lady Gaga dmhn (13) G Boss 54

15 _ 0211 Simply Put dn (15) S Baster 54

16 _ X142 Mid Summer Music cdmbh (6) L Nolen 54

EMERGENCIES

17 _ 5X32 Perfect Hostess cdm (11) 54

18 _ 4X57 Disputed Bid dm (8) 54

BEADED (Peter Snowden) 5m (16:8-3-4): Sound record at Group level including 3/4 len, 2 len 3rd (57.0) Melito, Wealth Princess  1400m E Farm Winter Stakes June 26 and only run last preparation when 3/4 len 2nd (53.5) Whitefriars 1200m F’ton Salinger Stakes heavy trk Oct 30 in Group 2 event. Resuming. In the money all four first-up runs including two wins. Good record this distance from seven runs for three wins and four minors. Respect.

DANE JULIA (D L Freedman) 7m (35:9-2-5): Tested final two runs last preparation at Group 1 level. Followed 5-3/4 len 10th (54.0) Alverta 1500m R’hill Coolmore dead trk Mar 20 with 3-1/2 len 8th (57.0) Juice 1600m Te Aroha Breeders Stakes April 10. Resuming. In the money four of five first-up including Listed 3rd 1200m Rosehill Triscay Stks good trk last preparation when 17-1 chance. Good record for the minors this t/d. Go close.

SMALL MINDS (John Thompson) 4m (18:4-1-1): Long odds when midfield 3-3/4 len 7th (56.5) Palacio De Cristal 1400m F’ton Blazer Stakes dead trk Oct 3, then sent to the paddock following 11-1/2 len 9th (56.5) Royal Commands 1600m C’field M Classic slow trk Oct  13. Resuming. Minor placed two of three first-up including 2nd  1200m M Valley M Plate slow trk when last resuming. Wins from 1250m to 2000m. Will be running on at the finish.

STATUS SYMBOL (K M Keys) 5m (19:3-4-2): Disappointed for a run when 1-1/2 len 5th (56.5) Impressive Eagle 1200m M Valley Leilani Classic Nov 20, then 5-1/2 len 2nd (53.5) Jungle Ruler 1300m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp heavy trk Nov 27. Let-up since. Won Listed 1100m Flemington Crown Promenade Stks heavy trk Nov 4 three runs back. Not hopeless.

SO ANYWAY (John Thompson) 4m (19:2-2-4): Raced erratically when  4-1/2 len 14th (54.0) Girl Hussler 1400m E Farm Daybreak Lover June  5, then 4-1/4 len 6th (55.5) Melito 1400m E Farm Winter Stakes June  26. Resuming. Was sht nk 2nd Readyor 740m R’wick barrier trial dead trk Aug 27. Not noted for first-up form. Likely improver on whatever she does here. Later on.

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (D T O’Brien) 5m (21:4-6-2): Disappointed for a run when 6-1/2 len 10th (55.0) Grand Duels 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4. Won two of last three including hd win (55.5) Orbit Express, Okay Oky 1400m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 18. Multiple placegetter at Listed level this distance. Hope back over this shorter trip.

TWO HILLS (A L Browell) 5m (29:7-7-4): Sent out favourite and didn’t disappoint when first-up sht hd win (59.0) Stack Em, Perfect Hostess 1000m Sandown-Hillside M Hcp-89 slow trk Jan 12. Slowly away when 5-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Big Spirit 1000m M Valley M Hcp slow trk Feb 4. Capable on best form. Useful record this t/d. Worth including.

I’M DISCREET (R F Cameron) 4m (13:6-1-3): Reared at start when  11-3/4 len 13th (53.0) Grand Duels 1100m M’ville W H Wylie Hcp dead trk Sept 11. Held ground for first-up 2-3/4 len 2nd (53.0) Danzylum  1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4. Let-up since. Faces task from wide barrier.

DAS MACHEN (M G Price) 5m (15:6-1-3): Beaten favourite when 3/4 len 2nd (54.0) Belscenica 1514m M Valley T. Harrison Cup slow trk July 24. Hung in Group 3 event when 3-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Rhythm In Paris 1200m C’field W.W. Cockram slow trk Aug 14. Resuming. Was 1/2 len 2nd Reward For Effort 800m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Jan 24. In the money all three first-up runs including 3rd 1200m Caulfield FM Hcp dead trk last preparation. Drawn favourable barrier and will be prominent.

VARENNA MISS (A W Noonan) 4m (4:3-0-1): Unbeaten two starts last preparation including 1/2 hd win (53.0) Flying Tessie, Netra 1100m C’field FM heavy trk Oct 16. Hung out when first-up 1/2 nk win (55.5) Perfect Hostess, Be Positive 1100m C’field M Hcp dead trk Jan 26. Knows how to win. Only tried on wet trks. Respect on exposed form. Shown enough to measure up.

MONT FLEURI (D L Freedman) 4m (14:3-1-2): Group 2 form includes  1-3/4 len 6th (53.5) No Evidence Needed 1400m F’ton Let’s Elope slow trk Sept 4 and 9-3/4 len 10th (56.5) Avienus 1600m M Valley W H Stocks slow trk Sept 11. Resuming. Task from wide barrier. Likely to need the run. Later on.

LA BELLA ROO (Peter Boynton) 5m (24:6-5-3): In the money last six outings including lg nk win (52.5) Netra, Tango Express 955m M Valley M Hcp Dec 31 and 1-1/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Big Spirit, Fabulist 1000m M Valley M Hcp slow trk Feb 4 when jumped away awkwardly. In form. Go close.

PINS ON ICE (D T O’Brien) 4m (14:3-4-0): Coming back in distance following 1-3/4 len win (55.5) Lady Gaga, Maquina 1400m F’ton FM Hcp-89 dead trk Dec 18 and 6-3/4 len 12th (57.0) Winged Charm 1400m F’ton M Hcp-82 Jan 1 when favourite. Let-up since. Prefer over more ground.

LADY GAGA (M G Price) 4m (13:4-4-1): In the money four of five this preparation including 1-3/4 len 2nd (56.0) Pins On Ice 1400m F’ton FM Hcp-89 dead trk Dec 18 before run in Listed event 31-3/4 len last (53.5) Blahnik 1400m Morphettville Parks Qlty Hcp Dec 26 when bucked at start. Was 2-1/4 len 2nd Be Positive 1000m Pakenham barrier trial dead trk Jan 10. In the money six of eight this distance including four wins. Hope down in the weights.

SIMPLY PUT (D R Sutton) 4m (10:4-3-1): Looking to complete a hattrick following 1-1/4 len win (54.5) Johanski, Ballet Point  1200m Sandown-Lakeside M (89) Jan 19 and sht hd win (53.5) Mid Summer Music, Counterpane 1300m Sandown-Hillside FM Hcp Jan 29. Tougher this time. Looks tested.

MID SUMMER MUSIC (P G Moody) 5m (8:5-1-1): Favourite all eight outings including len 4th (54.5) Zeftabaa 1200m C’field FM Hcp-89 Jan 8 and sht hd 2nd (54.5) Simply Put 1300m Sandown-Hillside FM Hcp Jan 29. Honest mare who has draw handy barrier. Expect bold showing.

PERFECT HOSTESS (J T Conlan) 4m (13:2-1-3): Beat two home when first-up sht hd, 1/2 len 3rd (53.5) Two Hills, Stack Em 1000m Sandown-Hillside M Hcp-89 slow trk Jan 12, then 1/2 nk 2nd (51.0) Varenna Miss 1100m C’field M Hcp dead trk Jan 26. Looks harder this time. Others make more appeal.

DISPUTED BID (S A Dwyer) 4m (17:3-1-2): Long odds and safely held when first-up 5-1/4 len 5th (53.0) Miss Octopussy 1200m C’field FM Hcp-89 dead trk Dec 4. No better when 9-3/4 len 7th (55.0) Dazza 1100m Seymour (72) Dec 23 when checked near 200m. Others look to have stronger claims.

 

Legend: T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. M – Won in heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Home track. X – Spell of three months. N – Won at night. F – Fell.