L.V Lachal Handicap

Useful gelding. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind El Rocko with 58kg at $4. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 56kg at $6.50. Going well. Needs another win but should be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at this track Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Enxuto carrying 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $13. Can bounce back.

Useful type. Last start 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 55kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 59kg at $41. In the each way mix again.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 55.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a head at Bendigo LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m defeating Smokin' Princess carrying 57.5kg at $7. Can bounce back strongly here.

Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Rocko with 58kg at $4.60. Before that 5th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nicolini Vito with 54.5kg at $5. Others read better. Going okay, his best would just about win.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 2.5 len behind Hellsing with 56.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Warrnambool Hcp April 29 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Precious Charm carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Looks tested this time.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 54kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Zloties carrying 58.5kg at $19. Could improve, don't discount.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ducasse carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on April 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Just Folk carrying 53.5kg at $19. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.

Useful gelding. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm84 April 19 over 1600m defeating Reset The Jazz with 61kg at $1.95. Before that 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Stay Focused carrying 61kg at $4.80. Going well and rates highly.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zloties carrying 59kg at $10. Last start 8th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Zloties with 57kg at $26. Possible improver.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 54kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Morphettville LR City Adelaide April 12 over 1529m defeating Tippa carrying 54kg at $6. Going well. Worth including.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Hcp on April 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bank Maur carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 54kg at $26. Will need to show more than the last effort.

Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm100 April 26 over 1519m on a rain affected track defeating Chorlton Lane carrying 53kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Marble Nine carrying 56.5kg at $16. Can win if it's wet.

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Zephyr with 56kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Nails Murphy carrying 59kg at $26. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.