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Australian Cup �V Form Comments

09/03/2017

G1 - 2000m – Turf

1

Stratum Star

Won the G1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) in Perth before 0.3 lengths win in Magic Millions Trophy (2200m) at the Gold Coast on 14 January. Then enjoyed good run but won well by head from Humidor in the G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February.

2

Awesome Rock

Won G1 Emirates Stakes, this course and distance, last November and was first home in this race last year but relegated to second on protest. Can forgive latest run when 4.3 lengths 10th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. Prefer at this track.

3

The United States

Sound effort when 0.6 lengths 3rd to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. That was first run since finishing 2.6 lengths 5th to Awesome Rock in last November’s G1 Emirates Stakes (2000m).

4

Mourinho

Pulled up lame after 18 lengths last of 11 behind Burning Front in G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) on 11 February. Then led and faded when 2.3 lengths 8th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February.

5

Ecuador

Jumps sharply in distance but racing in good form and has won up to 2400m. Placed past two at 1400m at G1 level. Latest was 0.6 lengths 3rd to Black Heart Bart in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield on 25 February.

6

Exospheric

Import who had two runs last spring - finishing third in the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and 8th to Almandin in the G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Ran on nicely when 1.4 lengths 6th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. Fitter.

7

Tally

Ran very well when 2.5 lengths 3rd to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) on 11 February. Then just fair when 2.1 lengths 7th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. Moreira magic might help. 

8

Tom Melbourne

Ran on late when 3.3 lengths 6th to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) before fair 3.1 lengths 9th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. Goes best for Glen Boss who flies in from Singapore to ride.

9

Boom Time

Steps up in class but has won four of past five starts and stable has good record with long shots running well in this race. Sound effort latest start when 0.4 lengths winner from Goldstream in Listed Mornington Cup Prelude (2000m) at Caulfield on 25 February.

10

Humidor

Made ground from last when 0.3 lengths 2nd to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) before again closing off very well when head 2nd to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February. Great record at 2000m.

11

Jameka  

G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner last year and showed progressing well, at third run since, when ran on well to finish 0.8 lengths 4th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February.

12

Real Love

Satisfactory effort at second run this year when closing 3.1 lengths 5th to Burning Front in G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) before sound 1.3 lengths 5th to Stratum Star in G2 Peter Young Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 25 February.

 

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