VRC MEMBER COLIN GILSON SPRINT
LA FRACAS (8) has come back in outstanding fashion, plowing through the heavy ground to win in fast time at both Mornington and Sandown Lakeside. The stable keep him at 1200m again but he seems to be relishing it and Shinn going on is a positive. Drawn the inside but is on an upward spiral that the others may not be able to match. DE BERGERAC (11) was behind La Fracas at Sandown, starting second favourite on that occasion. He gets in light here and drawn out wider could be an advantage. GREAT MAXIMUS (2) brought strong SA form across the border and ran well here last time, beaten under a length. Back to 1200m should suit better. EYE OF THE FIRE (3) was poor first up at Rosehill but was right in the market there. His form last time in reads well fro this, he can improve sharply. MOBY DICK (6) was good last time and is an each way chance again.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 12th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Chinqui with 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Mss Security on November 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 54kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 59kg at $14. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Morphettville Parks Bm76 June 7 over 1250m in heavy going defeating Starlite Valley carrying 59kg at $3.70. Going well, should be right there.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Extreme with 59.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Rosehill Bm78 November 30 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Flying Destiny carrying 56kg at $4.50. Could be a sharp improver.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track in the LR Mss Security November 9 over 1200m, 20 len behind Rey Magnerio with 54kg at $101. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at this track Bm78 October 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Warnie carrying 59kg at $51. Rough hope at best.
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 11 len behind Cafe Millenium with 58.5kg at $6. Second-up ran last of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Home Rule carrying 58.5kg at $26. Not going well enough.
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 6th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Namesake carrying 58kg at $10. Solid top three prospects.
Most recently 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zou Sensation with 58kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Chinqui carrying 58.5kg at $14. Place.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Mornington Bm64 June 9 over 1200m in the wet defeating Kira with 58.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 July 2 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Eugenius carrying 58kg at $2.70. Flying, clearly the one to beat.
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Zou Sensation with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zarastro with 56kg at $201. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sixteen Reasons with 56.5kg at $18. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Keep Your Cool carrying 57kg at $3.50. Needs to find best.
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1106m on a soft track defeating Don't Russia with 61kg at $2.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind La Fracas with 59.5kg at $4. Has a margin to bridge but can challenge.
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind La Fracas with 58.5kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Chinqui with 53kg at $26. Risking.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Caulfield Bm70 April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hughes carrying 60.5kg at $12. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Mornington Cg&E Bm64 September 29 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Naval Academy carrying 63kg at $4. Prefer to see how he returns.