Sir Eugene Gorman Handicap

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zloties with 58kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 15 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Merrigold with 57.5kg at $3.30. In the mix on best form.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 3 over 1100m defeating Gracie's Rain carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Geelong Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Miss Titeline carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. No reason she cannot get the job done again.

Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Pariah Pearl with 60.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 12 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Zloties with 59kg at $26. Rates well.

Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at this track in the G3 Hkj Club Stakes November 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fancify with 55kg at $67. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Te Rapa Rating 75 April 27 2024 over 1300m slow track defeating Sir Sterling carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Prefer to see how she returns.

Useful type. Last start second last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Excess with 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Mares Hcp on March 29 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind A Little Deep with 51kg at $12. In the mix.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Excess with 58.5kg at $12. Can improve. Rates highly and should go well.

Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 3 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 55.5kg at $3. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Mornington Bm70 on April 19 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Chinqui carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Can give a sight.

Dual acceptor. Useful mare. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 15 at this track Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pivot City with 57kg at $15. Definite winning chance. Best would see her in the finish.

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pariah Pearl with 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Caulfield Mares Bm84 on September 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Poifect carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Place.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 April 21 over 1200m defeating Cinematic Star carrying 60kg at $3.90. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Ballarat F&M Bm64 April 2 over 1200m defeating Tsarine with 61kg at $2.10. Progressive and should measure up.

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.5 len at Echuca Bm70 April 18 over 1200m defeating Boltsaver carrying 54kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on October 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sasqualah with 58.5kg at $6. Don't discount entirely.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Beauty Rising carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Morphettville Bm64 March 29 over 1200m defeating Declared with 57.5kg at $4.80. Has ability but others preferred.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind I Am Velvet with 58.5kg at $3. Last start ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Excess carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Possible improver.

Last start 4th of 13 at Ararat Bm58 on May 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Sevillana with 60kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1512m, 2.5 len behind Maui Man carrying 57kg at $5.50. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Albury Bm58 April 17 over 1175m defeating Notleanormean carrying 60.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Prophet's Daughter carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Looking to others.