VRC COUNTRY RACE DAY SPRINT
Tricky little finish. PIVOT CITY (12) has been a bit costly since a first up win, beaten at $1.95 and $2.70 at his past couple. To be fair, he's been unlucky in both and not been beaten far at all. He won well down the straight here fresh and with clear running he can atone. MARBLE NINE (4) is a consistent sort, not far away in a strange Listed Straight Six result here last time out. He did beat home Pivot City at Bendigo three back and should prove hard to run down. RUE DE ROYALE (20) comes back in trip off some consistent form over a bit further against solid 3yo company. Needs another win but is racing well. NAMESAKE (8) was a narrow winner last week at Caulfield in a similar sort of race. Backs up here with each way claims. RHEINBERG (3) resumes. He'll likely want a bit further but has good ability on his day.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTricky little finish. PIVOT CITY (12) has been a bit costly since a first up win, beaten at $1.95 and $2.70 at his past couple. To be fair, he's been unlucky in both and not been beaten far at all. He won well down the straight here fresh and with clear running he can atone. MARBLE NINE (4) is a consistent sort, not far away in a strange Listed Straight Six result here last time out. He did beat home Pivot City at Bendigo three back and should prove hard to run down. RUE DE ROYALE (20) comes back in trip off some consistent form over a bit further against solid 3yo company. Needs another win but is racing well. NAMESAKE (8) was a narrow winner last week at Caulfield in a similar sort of race. Backs up here with each way claims. RHEINBERG (3) resumes. He'll likely want a bit further but has good ability on his day.
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Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp September 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Berkeley Square with 56.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller August 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can't have.
Last start 6th of 15 at this track in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Title Fighter with 54kg at $51. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind The Instructor carrying 54kg at $61. Should be thereabouts.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup November 29 over 1590m, soft track; 8 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at this track Bm90 November 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bel Air with 61kg at $3. Has ability but may find them a touch sharp.
Last start 5th of 15 at this track in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Title Fighter carrying 54kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $4.60. Should take beating.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 10th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Compelling Truth with 54kg at $12. Second-up 9th of 15 at this track in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Title Fighter with 54kg at $101. Risking.
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm86 on May 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Great Maximus carrying 59.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 26 over 1100m, 3 len behind Watchme Win with 54kg at $14. Not the worst.
Useful type. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $6.50. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Terang Bm78 on April 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Luna Cat carrying 61kg at $12. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
Useful type. At the latest run won by a nose at Caulfield Bm84 May 31 over 1200m defeating Dirty Grin carrying 54kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 54kg at $15. Have to respect.
Having second run back today. Last run 9th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58.5kg at $41. Chance on best form.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track 4yo+ Bm84 November 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Angland carrying 58.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks March 1 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 54kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sunshineinmypocket with 57kg at $81. Last start ran last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hughes carrying 59kg at $201. Will need to do a lot more.
Useful gelding. Most recently settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Prancing Spirit with 57kg at $2.70. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Marble Nine carrying 57kg at $1.95. Suited here, rates well.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 54.5kg at $17. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hughes with 56.5kg at $51. Not going well enough.
Second-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded second last of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 18 over 1212m, 4 len behind Vienna Vixen carrying 63kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on November 29 over 1200m, 24 len behind Pantelone carrying 60kg at $61. Can't have.
Useful gelding. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 May 21 over 1300m defeating Darts Daly with 60kg at $7. Before that ran last of 15 at this track in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Title Fighter carrying 54kg at $51. More depth here.
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Media World with 59kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Hawkesbury Bm64 August 22 over 1300m defeating Rip Off with 61kg at $5. Each way.
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind New York Lustre with 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track Nmw January 1 over 1200m defeating Gronkowski with 58kg at $3.80. Rough hope.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Stylish with 57kg at $21. The run before that second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 58kg at $11. Not keen on his chances.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on December 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Apache Song with 57kg at $31. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 3 2024 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 58kg at $41. Fitter for a jump-out on May 30 at Flemington when finished sixth. Watch the betting.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Zourain with 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Kalkallo with 59.5kg at $9. Back in trip but has the ability.