VRC MEMBER SARAH HART TROPHY
OYSTER LANE (3) ran a cracker on debut at Caulfield, sneaking up the inside to hit the front before the talented Sonofkirk flew late to nab him on he line. He'll be better for that run and with any natural improvement he'll take a power of beating. The interesting one is SHINING SMILE (1) who resumes having won his past four in a row. He's a talented colt who has been well placed to keep the winning streak alive. That's true again here given his ratings' profile however he does have to concede these a fair bit of weight. BOLD SECRET (10) is the sole debutant in the field, a gelding by Brazen Beau for the Stokes yard. He's looked very smart at the jump outs and should take plenty of beating. SIDELINE (7) was heavily supported to win on debut at Ballarat Synthetic. Harder here but the Begg/Childs combination are a force to be reckoned with. PETIT ARTISTE (2) showed ability last time in and has claims.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track LR Festival March 1 over 1000m defeating Prestige Forever with 59kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Sandown-Lakeside LR Bd/Prev Cg January 25 over 1000m defeating Yamashita's Gold carrying 56kg at $1.65. Talented type, weight the only knock.
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 Breeders Stks April 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Legacy Bound with 55.5kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 12 at this track in the G3 Ottawa March 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Military Tycoon with 56kg at $41. Expecting a strong run fresh.
At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Sonofkirk carrying 56kg at $5.50. Profiles well.
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1113m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lamassu carrying 58kg at $2.40. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 8 over 1100m, 7 len behind Field Of Play with 57kg at $17. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by a long-neck at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1113m in heavy going defeating Una Gentle carrying 58kg at $16. Harder here but not the worst.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown March 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind McGaw with 58kg at $12. On debut won by head Bendigo 2yo Mdn February 9 over 1000m defeating Surprisatic carrying 58kg at $8. Top jockey booked, watch the betting.
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1100m defeating Sweet Farnan carrying 58kg at $1.75. Can measure up.
Had two starts to date. At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on June 14 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Hello Romeo with 56kg at $21. Last start ran last of 12 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sonofkirk carrying 54kg at $10. Must lift to be competitive.
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Ground Control with 56kg at $26. Can't have.
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Brazen Beau out of Private Nancy. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on July 8. Looks very smart, keep safe.