QUEEN'S CUP
Results
PERSAN (2) has been building through the spring. Racing well without being at his absolute top but that could still be to come and could well be here. Think the race will set right up for him. Not a great deal of pace on paper and he should land handy. Takes some getting by. Key interest in the Australian debut of SOULCOMBE (11) who has been going the right way in a hurry in the UK this season - winning three from four since being gelded. That form has come in deep handicaps and will hold up here. LUNAR FLARE (5) missed her chance at the Cup but had been terrific in the lead up and must be respected as she chases some consilation. LUNCIES (9) was never a factor at Geelong but the Turnbull run was good and the same can be said of GREAT HOUSE (4) who ran nice splits in the Turnbull but was never sighted in the Caulfield Cup. Going well enough to win something like this.
Visit TAB.COM.AUPERSAN (2) has been building through the spring. Racing well without being at his absolute top but that could still be to come and could well be here. Think the race will set right up for him. Not a great deal of pace on paper and he should land handy. Takes some getting by. Key interest in the Australian debut of SOULCOMBE (11) who has been going the right way in a hurry in the UK this season - winning three from four since being gelded. That form has come in deep handicaps and will hold up here. LUNAR FLARE (5) missed her chance at the Cup but had been terrific in the lead up and must be respected as she chases some consilation. LUNCIES (9) was never a factor at Geelong but the Turnbull run was good and the same can be said of GREAT HOUSE (4) who ran nice splits in the Turnbull but was never sighted in the Caulfield Cup. Going well enough to win something like this.
Capable type and a winner two runs back. On Oct 15 18th 9.6L, Durston at Caulfield (Caulfield Cup, Group1) 2400m. Before that ran strongly 1st 0.1L, Le Don De Vie at Randwick (Metropolitan Handicap, Group1) 2400m. Must consider.
Racing consistently and has won at this track. Last run was 3rd 6.6L, Francesco Guardi at Moonee Valley (Moonee Valley Gold Cup, SWP-G2) 2500m. On Oct 8 was 4th 1.5L, Saracen Knight at Caulfield (Herbert Power Stakes, Group2) 2400m. Can go close.
Last start solid effort when he finished 9th 2.7L, Durston at Caulfield (Caulfield Cup, Group1) 2400m. Two back finished 6th 7.7L, Desert Icon at Moonee Valley (Jra Cup, Group3) 2040m. Others are preferred.
Drops in grade for this and shorter trip also a positive. Last start was 17th 7.1L, Durston at Caulfield (Caulfield Cup, Group1) 2400m. Two runs back was 10th 3.7L, Smokin' Romans at Flemington (Turnbull Stakes, SWP-G1) 2000m. Conditions favour.
Another good run last start when second over similar distance. Most recently she finished 2nd 3.8L, Francesco Guardi at Moonee Valley (Moonee Valley Gold Cup, SWP-G2) 2500m. Before that she finished 1st 0.4L, Francesco Guardi at Flemington (Bart Cummings Handicap, Group3) 2510m. Strong claims here.
Most recently he finished 6th 1.9L, Star Of India at Rosehill (Open) 2000m. Two back he finished 10th 8.4L, No Compromise at Randwick (Metropolitan Handicap, Group1) 2400m. Don't ignore.
Most recently he finished 5th 12.5L, Francesco Guardi at Moonee Valley (Moonee Valley Gold Cup, SWP-G2) 2500m. On Oct 1 was 11th 6.6L, Lunar Flare at Flemington (Bart Cummings Handicap, Group3) 2510m. Won't find this easy.
Last run he finished 4th 4.7L, Surefire at Flemington (Archer Stakes, Group3) 2500m. Before that he finished 7th 7.9L, Cascadian at Randwick (Craven Plate, WFA-G3) 1800m. Not out of it.
Last start he finished 9th 4.7L, Emissary at Geelong (Geelong Cup, Group3) 2400m. On Oct 1 was 6th 2.4L, Smokin' Romans at Flemington (Turnbull Stakes, SWP-G1) 2000m. Capable type.
Most recently finished 9th 15.5L, Francesco Guardi at Moonee Valley (Moonee Valley Gold Cup, SWP-G2) 2500m. On Oct 15 7th 15.3L, Stockman at Randwick (SW&P) 2600m. Outclassed.
First-up (2:0-0-0): Lightly raced and has excellent win record ( 3 wins from 7 starts). Resuming last time he was 5th 11.3L, Magisterial at G B - Leicester (3Y-CL5) 2012m. Expect bold effort.
Last time out he finished 8th 2L, Lunar Flare at Flemington (Bart Cummings Handicap, Group3) 2510m. Two runs back he finished 6th 6.9L, Saracen Knight at Mornington (R.M. Ansett Classic, Listed) 2400m. Could find place.
Most recently was 1st 1.8L, Kapalua Sunset at Geelong (BM-70) 2400m. Two runs back was 7th 4.7L, Play On Words at Murtoa (BM-64) 1600m. Suggest each way.