Lexus Melbourne Cup Day 1 Nov 2022

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DARLEY MARIBYRNONG PLATE

10:45 AM Finished 1000 2YO-G3
Track Rating
Weather
15° 15° / 8°

Results

Silk
1st
2. KRAKARIB
Silk
2nd
6. LITTLE BROSE
Silk
3rd
9. AWESTRUCK
Silk
4th
5. HELLISH
Race 1 Overview

Race experience is so often vital in these races and that gives the advantage to ZULFIQAR (1) who showed a good attitude and plenty of talent when winning the Trial here on debut. Has pace and would think that it is going to take a fairly smart debut performer to peg him back. Have liked the jump outs from AWESTRUCK (9) who looks a natural two-year-old and should give a good account first time out. DIABELLI (3) and EXPOSITION (4) have both trialled up in Sydney. Both look like they will be better further down the line but they turn up for top connections and must be respected. HELLISH (5) is another to have jumped out well.

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1
Silk
9. AWESTRUCK Rtg 0 T: M Price & M (jnr)   J: M Zahra (56kg)
2
Silk
1. ZULFIQAR Rtg 100 T: J Cummings   J: W Buick (58kg)
3
Silk
3. DIABELLI Rtg 0 T: J Cummings   J: H Bowman (58kg)
1
Silk
1. ZULFIQAR Rtg 100 T: J Cummings   J: W Buick (58kg)
2
Silk
4. EXPOSITION Rtg 0 T: C Waller   J: J McDonald (58kg)
3
Silk
5. HELLISH Rtg 0 T: D O'Brien   J: D Lane (58kg)
1
Silk
1. ZULFIQAR Rtg 100 T: J Cummings   J: W Buick (58kg)
2
Silk
3. DIABELLI Rtg 0 T: J Cummings   J: H Bowman (58kg)
3
Silk
4. EXPOSITION Rtg 0 T: C Waller   J: J McDonald (58kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

Race experience is so often vital in these races and that gives the advantage to ZULFIQAR (1) who showed a good attitude and plenty of talent when winning the Trial here on debut. Has pace and would think that it is going to take a fairly smart debut performer to peg him back. Have liked the jump outs from AWESTRUCK (9) who looks a natural two-year-old and should give a good account first time out. DIABELLI (3) and EXPOSITION (4) have both trialled up in Sydney. Both look like they will be better further down the line but they turn up for top connections and must be respected. HELLISH (5) is another to have jumped out well.

Runner (Barrier)
Trainer Jockey Form
My Pick

Looked good winning on debut over this track and trip. On Oct 1 was 1st 0.3L, Aditi at Flemington (Maribyrnong Trial Stakes, 2YO-LR) 1000m. Will test these.

Career/Overall1: 1-0
Prize Money$106000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamEXCEED AND EXCEL-SAYF SHAMAL (USA)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Oct22
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyB.MELHAM (58)

Ran an even race last start at this distance when he finished 6th 4L, Zulfiqar at Flemington (Maribyrnong Trial Stakes, 2YO-LR) 1000m. Looks suited here.

Career/Overall1: 0-0
Prize Money$3500.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamRIBCHESTER (IRE)-SKAGERRAK
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position6
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 1Oct22
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyD.LANE (58)

Beaten by Head Of The Herd over 780m in a barrier trial at Randwick. Trials unimpressive.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamFASTNET ROCK-WEDDING VEIL (IRE)
ColourB

In a barrier trial was unplaced behind Maharba over 900m at Rosehill. Moderate trial form.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamEXCEED AND EXCEL-CRY IF I WANT TO
ColourB

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamHELLBENT-ANDROMACHE (NZ)
ColourB

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamPER INCANTO (USA)-MOHEGAN SKY (USA)
ColourGR/BR

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamEPAULETTE-REGIMEN
ColourB

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamSPIRIT OF BOOM-BALABINA
ColourB

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamHELLBENT-TOP HANA (IRE)
ColourB

Having first race start. Market only guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamOVERSHARE-MIRACLE TO ME
ColourB
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
Silk
1
ZULFIQAR (3)
Silk
2
KRAKARIB (1)
Silk
3
DIABELLI (7)
Silk
4
EXPOSITION (8)
Silk
5
HELLISH (6)
Silk
6
LITTLE BROSE (5)
Silk
7
PARADE GROUND (8)
Silk
8
AMELIE (2)
Silk
9
AWESTRUCK (4)
Silk
10
BAD GIRL BUBBLES (9)
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