RMBL INVESTMENTS RISING STARS FINAL
Very tough race. SOUND IT OUT (7) is a progressive mare who came from well back to score at Sandown Lakeside last time out. She's one that profiles as if she'll measure up in better grades and drops 3.5kg after the claim for Tom Prebble who is one of the better apprentices in this Rising Stars Final race. PARIAH PEARL (2) is knocking on the door having just found one better at her past couple, run down by Sound It Out last start. She'll land in the first few from a good draw and take plenty of catching. JAZZ AFFAIR (10) is going better than the form guide reads, good to the line off a very slow tempo last time out. Unproven at this trip but if she runs it out she's a solid chance. MISS TARZY (1) was a shock winner of the Leilani Series Final here first up, bursting through late to score. She has a big weight here but the rise in trip only suits better. CLAYMORE MINE (5) has won two in a row and can measure up.
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len at this track Leilani Final July 5 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sassy Boom with 54kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm78 on December 14 over 1500m, neck behind Sassy Boom with 58.5kg at $13. Shock winner fresh, must respect this time.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Sound It Out carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Until Valhalla with 59.5kg at $16. Takes catching.
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 54kg at $15. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fire Of Etna carrying 57kg at $3.80. Should be thereabouts.
Last start 5th of 13 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Makdane carrying 61kg at $15. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1615m on a soft track defeating Vegas On Fire with 59kg at $5. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Recent form sound. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 July 8 over 1400m defeating Spirited Defence carrying 57.5kg at $9. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 June 27 over 1400m defeating Jackie's Maid with 60.5kg at $4.40. Can measure up.
Most recently 5th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Sound It Out carrying 58.5kg at $13. Before that 9th of 12 at this track F&M Bm90 on June 21 over 1420m, 4.5 len behind Splash Back with 54kg at $81. Has been racing well. Minor hope.
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 2 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Pariah Pearl carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 56kg at $9.50. Hard to beat again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Fire Of Etna with 56kg at $31. Second-up 9th of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Cameron Falls with 56kg at $31. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Sound It Out with 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Until Valhalla with 58kg at $12. Not the worst.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track F&M Bm90 on June 21 over 1420m, 3.5 len behind Splash Back with 54kg at $31. Can bounce back.
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Sale Bm64 July 6 over 1400m in the wet defeating Crystanado carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Mornington 0-64 on January 22 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Crown Crusher with 56kg at $5. Harder here but isn't hopeless.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Everain with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track 3&4yo F&M Bm70 on November 7 over 1700m, nose behind Bon Mistress carrying 56kg at $61. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
Last start 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind She Mogul carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 18 over 1000m, 9 len behind Impish Lady carrying 51kg at $201. Has a nice gate but this will test.