VRC MEMBER GABRIELLA DELUTIIS TROPHY
NELLIE LEYLAX (15) looks a nice each-way bet. He's a former import in his first Australian campaign who stuck on well out to this trip last start at Rosehill, beaten 1.4 lengths in fourth. He drops sharply in the weights here and can roll forward to offset a wide gate. SAYEDATY SADATY (7) broke through for solid win third up at Caulfield in similar grade after two building runs prior. He's a former import who started $14 in last year's Caulfield Cup. No reason he can't go on with it now. GLORY DAZE (5) is racing well, not far away in a pair of Listed races in Sydney at his past couple. Gets in quite well with 56kg and should take beating. CASINO SEVENTEEN (1) came over from Perth with a good run behind Winter star Jimmy The Bear first up. He should improve up in trip and looks a key chance. FLASH FEELING (12) is going well should be thereabouts once more.
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 2.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Port Lockroy with 56kg at $16. Fitter and the rise in trip suits.
Second-up. First-up after 10 months got back early 6th of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 4.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Epsom Downs 4yo+ Rating 105 June 1 2024 over 2414m defeating Ziggy carrying 61kg at $8. Fitter and the rise in trip will suit.
Second-up. First-up after seven months settled back and ran on when 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Saban carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 15 2024 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cadmus carrying 54kg at $11. Others make more appeal especially from his bad barrier.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 15 len behind Saban with 58kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Saban with 58.5kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Mckell Cup on June 28 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Elamaz carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 31 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Touristic carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Going well, solid chance again.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 9 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 56.5kg at $201. The run before that 10th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Dashing carrying 58kg at $26. Struggling and looking to others.
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 28 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Earlswood carrying 51kg at $4. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Saban with 51kg at $4.60. Broke through last time and can go on with it now.
Last start 8th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 54kg at $10. Before that 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Saban carrying 56.5kg at $12. Very hard to entertain.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Saban carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 57kg at $51. Inclined to risk.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Mckell Cup on June 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Elamaz carrying 54kg at $41. Needs to lift.
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatt Gold Crown on June 28 over 2100m, 6 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm Nat Clas Fm-Wfa on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Adiella with 57kg at $26. Looks safely held.
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 54kg at $8. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Bm100 June 7 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Liberami carrying 53kg at $19. Rates highly. Each way hope.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Saban with 54kg at $19. Chance on best form.
Most recently 7th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 54kg at $26. Before that 8th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 4 len behind Saban with 54kg at $19. Can't have.
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 5 over 2000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Good Banter carrying 60.5kg at $20. The race before that 9th of 14 at Randwick Racing2win on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Loch Eagle with 52kg at $5. Can improve again. Rates well down in the weights.
Last start 10th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that 15th of 18 at this track in the LR Ramsden on May 17 over 2800m, slow going 27 len behind Basilinna with 58.5kg at $26. Looking to others for the winner.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 52kg at $6.50. Before that 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on June 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Aztec State carrying 59.5kg at $41. Not the worst.
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm88 on November 23 over 1600m, 10 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 61kg at $81. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.
Most recently ran last of 13 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Flamin' Romans carrying 61kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track Bm100 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Flash Feeling with 54kg at $6.50. Minor hope on best form.
At the latest run 3rd of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Until Valhalla with 57kg at $12. Before that 4th of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $151. Place chance.