K.A Morrison Handicap
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Te Rapa Hcp April 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating First Five with 54kg at $8.30. The start before that 7th of 9 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP on April 13 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Midnight Edition with 58.5kg at $7. Creates interest.
Most recently ran last of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kalkallo with 60kg at $2.70. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the LR S/Pacific on April 12 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sergeant Major carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Give another chance.
Going well. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Kalkallo with 59.5kg at $9. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 58kg at $4.80. Should take beating again.
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Ardalio with 57kg at $34.90. The run before that ran last of 9 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 59kg at $4. This looks a stern test.
Useful colt. Most recently 6th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Tobin on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Reserve Bank with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that 10th of 17 at this track in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 57kg at $8. Brings strong form and looks a genuine threat.
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Landmark carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Cl1 on November 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Stylish carrying 58kg at $11. Fitter, looks well placed.
Racing well. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 3 over 1400m defeating Rue De Royale carrying 55kg at $2.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 59kg at $8. Expected to go very well again.
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm70 on April 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Figlio D'argento carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that second last of 17 at this track in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 57kg at $41. Place.
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 December 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Centennial Park carrying 60kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1400m defeating Reel Hot with 58kg at $3.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Prevailed with 59.5kg at $1.95. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kalkallo with 51kg at $7. Place looks best.
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn April 9 over 1200m defeating Bakersbend with 58kg at $2.15. Second-up 5th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind King Of Enterprise with 57kg at $17. Fitter but others look better placed.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Fox Strike with 59kg at $21. Still down in the weights but looking to others.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mythic with 59kg at $3.20. Harder assignment this time.
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw April 7 over 1200m defeating Cardiologist with 58kg at $4. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind King Of Enterprise carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Handy type but this will test.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Zunna carrying 58kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1400m defeating Monte Cassino with 59kg at $1.95. Can measure up.
Racing well. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kalkallo with 51kg at $17. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm70 on April 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Figlio D'argento carrying 56.5kg at $12. Not the worst.