DARLEY CHAMPIONS SPRINT
Results
NATURE STRIP (1) was turned over in the Everest where he was forced to do his share of work early and was left vulnerable late. The straight course allows him to find his rhythm without rushing and when he gets into his flow there is no beating him. Posted a world class performance winning here in an almost identical scenario in 2019 and won this by a space last year. There BELLA NIPOTINA (9) chased him home, finishing third, and 12 months on she is a better mare. Career best effort to win the Manikato in fine style last time makes her the biggest threat to the champ. GIGA KICK (14) was able to knock him off last time after winning the Danehill here. Huge effort and now faces the task of repeating. PAULELE (5) gets the blinkers on now and should run well along with the Kiwi star LEVANTE (12) who was terrific winning the stand side race in the Newmarket here.
Visit TAB.COM.AUNATURE STRIP (1) was turned over in the Everest where he was forced to do his share of work early and was left vulnerable late. The straight course allows him to find his rhythm without rushing and when he gets into his flow there is no beating him. Posted a world class performance winning here in an almost identical scenario in 2019 and won this by a space last year. There BELLA NIPOTINA (9) chased him home, finishing third, and 12 months on she is a better mare. Career best effort to win the Manikato in fine style last time makes her the biggest threat to the champ. GIGA KICK (14) was able to knock him off last time after winning the Danehill here. Huge effort and now faces the task of repeating. PAULELE (5) gets the blinkers on now and should run well along with the Kiwi star LEVANTE (12) who was terrific winning the stand side race in the Newmarket here.
First up winner two back and also proven third up. On Oct 15 good run when 4th 1L, Giga Kick at Randwick (WFA) 1200m. Before that he finished 1st 1.5L, Overpass at Randwick (Bowermans Shorts, SWP-G2) 1100m. Expect bold effort.
On Oct 29 solid run when he finished 10th 3.7L, Private Eye at Rosehill (SW&P) 1300m. Two runs back good effort when he finished 9th 3.4L, Giga Kick at Randwick (WFA) 1200m. Need to improve.
Last start finished 11th 9.2L, Coolangatta at Moonee Valley (Moir Stakes, WFA-G1) 1000m. On Sep 3 was 4th 2.2L, Rothfire at Moonee Valley (Mcewen Stakes, WFA-G2) 1000m. Not in this.
Most recently good effort when he finished 2nd 4.8L, Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley (Manikato Stakes, WFA-G1) 1200m. Two back he finished 5th 1.8L, Coolangatta at Moonee Valley (Moir Stakes, WFA-G1) 1000m. Others are preferred.
Has claims here on solid win two back. Most recently he finished 8th 8.5L, Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley (Manikato Stakes, WFA-G1) 1200m. Two runs back he finished 1st 0.8L, Ingratiating at Caulfield (Schillaci Stakes, WFA-G2) 1100m. Could be value.
Second-up (4:1-1-0): Resuming he was 1st 0.8L, Far Too Easy at Randwick (SW&P) 1200m. Second-up last prep he was 12th 2.8L, Ocean Beyond at Flemington (Hilton Nicholas Straight Six, Listed) 1200m when the favourite. Maybe a place.
On Oct 29 he finished 3rd 1.3L, Argentia at Flemington (Rising Fast Stakes, Group3) 1200m. Two runs back he finished 6th 8L, Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley (Manikato Stakes, WFA-G1) 1200m. Need to improve.
Last time out he finished 3rd 2.6L, Private Eye at Flemington (Gilgai Stakes, SWP-G2) 1200m. Two runs back ran home well 1st 0.1L, Roch 'N' Horse at Flemington (Bobbie Lewis Quality, Group2) 1200m. Can place here.
Last start winner and also a winner at this stage in the prep. Last time out was 1st 4.8L, Rothfire at Moonee Valley (Manikato Stakes, WFA-G1) 1200m. Two back was 2nd 0.2L, Coolangatta at Moonee Valley (Moir Stakes, WFA-G1) 1000m. Big chance.
Last time out she finished 4th 6.6L, Bella Nipotina at Moonee Valley (Manikato Stakes, WFA-G1) 1200m. Before that she finished 8th 6.1L, Coolangatta at Moonee Valley (Moir Stakes, WFA-G1) 1000m. Each way claims.
Good run last start when second at this track. Last time out solid run when she finished 2nd 2.3L, Private Eye at Flemington (Gilgai Stakes, SWP-G2) 1200m. Before that was 2nd 0.1L, Baller at Flemington (Bobbie Lewis Quality, Group2) 1200m. Capable type.
First-up (3:3-0-0): Resumes here and goes well fresh (3-0-3). Resuming last time was 1st 0.8L, Roch 'N' Horse at Te Rapa (Counties Bowl, Listed) 1100m. Definite claims here.
Last run was 1st 0.5L, Triple Missile at Flemington (Rising Fast Stakes, Group3) 1200m. On Oct 15 was 9th 3.7L, Chain Of Lightning at Caulfield (Tristarc Stakes, MS-G2) 1400m. Has some claims.
A last start winner under similar circumstances and well placed to repeat. Last time out was 1st 0.4L, Private Eye at Randwick (WFA) 1200m. Two runs back he finished 1st 0.1L, Buenos Noches at Flemington (Danehill Stakes, 3YO-G2) 1100m. Top chance.
Last time out solid effort when he finished 4th 3.3L, In Secret at Flemington (Coolmore Stud Stakes, 3YO-G1) 1200m. Before that he finished 3rd 2.8L, Grand Impact at Caulfield (Blue Sapphire Stakes, 3YO-G3) 1200m. Take on trust.