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| International Sale 2YO by Sacred Kingdom's sire Encosta De Lago, that was well beaten in only trial, over 800m on May 6; always well back after missing the start by several lengths; ridden along at 250m but made no headway. |
FITNESS: Looks bright and happy, moves well in gallops, he is in good fitness. |
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| Two-year-old horse by 2003 Hong Kong Cup winner Falbrav that was slow away at only trial appearance, over 800m behind National Glory on May 6; travelled OK but was always well back. |
FITNESS: His coat is glowing and has a good attitude, performed well in gallop. |
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| Son of Australian sire Statue Of Liberty, sire also of Willing Storm, that trialed only fairly behind National Glory over 800m on May 6; jumped OK and was close behind leaders early, but dropped back steadily when the pace group sped up; kept on to the line but well beaten. |
FITNESS: Has slimmed his figure, moves fairly in gallops, his fitness is improving. |
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| Son of US sire Grand Slam that was slow away in North Hill's trial over 800m January 15; pushed along to sit 3L behind leader Wilfred's Pet; moved up strongly between horses at 250m and kept on well to line under quiet riding to be beaten 0.75L. Raced keenly after little slow away in 1000m trial February 5; raced without cover and soon pulled his way to the front; passed at 150m but responded well when asked for finishing effort to regain lead and win. Withdrawn when found to be lame April 12. Has not trialed recently. |
| 09/03/2008 |
70 |
ST"C+3" 1000 G |
7 |
1048 |
127 |
D Beadman |
1 |
/ 7 |
/ 7 |
74 |
13.7,21.3,24.4 |
2 |
| | Pace Slow(+) Awkward start, easily ran up to lead 1L; kept on well until passed 200 & flat, weakened 110m. |
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FITNESS: His coat is glowing and has a good attitude, is showing improvement. |
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| A 2YO son of Faltaat, sire of Gold Striker, Super Combed, He Can Tango etc that did not impresse in first two trials, finishing last in both after being pushed to stay in touch with the field. Better effort May 6 when sat 2.5L behind pace in recent trial and held ground to line, finishing 3L behind Bolero and Rising Win. |
| 12/04/2008 |
36 |
ST"C+3" 1200 G |
1 |
1115 |
118 |
Y T Cheng |
4 |
/ 3 |
/ 4 |
91 |
26.3,24.0,22.0 |
11 |
| | Pace Too Slow(-)Rail Bias(+) Slow away, pushed 3.5L last, ran on well to line. |
0.2 |
FITNESS: Looks bright and happy and has a good attitude, move well in gallops, shows obvious improvement. |
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| 01/05/2008 |
17 |
ST"A+3" 1200 G |
5 |
1146 |
125 |
F Coetzee |
7 |
/ 7 |
/ 9 |
84 |
25.7,24.2,23.1 |
28 |
| | Pace Too Slow(-)(1W2W) Eased 4L off pace, flat 200 & faded. |
0.4 |
| 09/03/2008 |
53 |
ST"C+3" 1000 G |
1 |
1132 |
127 |
B Prebble |
7 |
/ 6 |
/ 7 |
71 |
14.3,21.1,23.7 |
4.9 |
| | Pace Slow(-) Awkward start, pushed 4L off pace, ridden along 600, made ground until flat 200m. |
0.1 |
FITNESS: Looks energetic when galloping, his coat is glowing, he is in good fitness. |
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| Gelding by New Zealand sire Howbaddouwantit, sire also of Bullish Cash. Got well back early before running on for 4L 4th to Value Choice in April 1 trial over 1000m. Settled 1.5L behind leader Extra Special in March 15 trial over 1000m; kept on well to be beaten 0.75L in good time. |
| 01/05/2008 |
17 |
ST"A+3" 1200 G |
7 |
1115 |
116 |
M Du Plessis |
2 |
/ 1 |
/ 9 |
91 |
25.2,24.1,23.0 |
6.6 |
| | Pace Too Slow(+) Pushed to share lead, kept on strongly to hold off challenger & win. |
0.3 |
FITNESS: Last-start winner that was concentrated in gallop, has a good attitude, takes the eye. |
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| Two-year-old by little known NZ sire thorn Park that has trialled well. Slow away (2L) in 800m trial April 15 but quickly moved up to sit 3rd 2L off the pace; ridden quietly to line but held position as two leaders were pushed out to run well clear. Jumped better May 6 trial and settled 1.5L off leader; kept on well without being pushed to be beaten a head by Rising Win. He should improve further. |
FITNESS: Has slimmed his figure, looks bright and happy, his fitness is improved. |
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| 01/05/2008 |
17 |
ST"A+3" 1200 G |
6 |
1136 |
116 |
C W Wong |
1 |
/ 6 |
/ 9 |
87 |
25.2,24.2,23.4 |
11 |
| | Pace Too Slow(+)(2W1W) Awkward start, easily ran up to share lead, no cover, passed 350, kept on until flat 150 & lost ground. |
0.4 |
| 09/03/2008 |
53 |
ST"C+3" 1000 G |
4 |
1134 |
118 |
E Wilson |
6 |
/ 4 |
/ 7 |
88 |
14.1,21.2,23.5 |
9.5 |
| | Pace Slow; Awkward start, pushed 3L off pace, ran on strongly to challenge lead 200, flat 100m. |
0.2 |
FITNESS: Showed good turn of foot in gallop, looks bright and happy, his fitness has improved since last run. |
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| New Zealand-bred 2YO by Towkay, sire of Armada, that is also a half-brother to All Chances. Slow away and never in contention in first 2 of three trials, but jumped better in May 6 trial behind Bolero and Rising Win, settling 2L off leader; responed OK when asked for finishing effort and kept on for 5th beaten 2L, though he raced on the better part of the track. |
FITNESS: Strode out only fairly in gallop and looks too quiet, still soft. |
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| British-bred 3YO by Daylami, sire of Young Hero, Durable etc, that has been quietly impressive in two trials; little slow away before settled 1.7L behind subsequent winner Silver Blaze in 800m trial March 4 and kept on fairly for 3.5L 4th; raced a little keenly 1.2L behind the pace in March 18 trial (1000m) won by Something Special, being allowed to ease last 50m for 2.2L 4th. |
| 30/03/2008 |
49 |
ST"B+2" 1000 G |
3 |
988 |
127 |
H W Lai |
3 |
/ 4 |
/ 6 |
90 |
14.2,22.0,22.6 |
10 |
| | Pace Too Slow(-) Pushed 1L off pace, kept on well. |
0.3 |
FITNESS: Looks bright and happy, moves well in gallops, his fitness has improved since last run. |
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| Australian-bred International Sale horse by Galileo, sire of Red Rocks, that is a half brother to Lucky Stravinsky. Little slow away and allowed to settle at rear in May 6 trial behind Rising Win and Bolero; ridden quietly throughout and kept on fairly without ever being asked for finishing effort; appeared to have something in hand. |
FITNESS: Strode out only fairly in gallop, lacks strength and still looks dull. |
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| US-bred international sale horse by More Than Ready, sire of Good To Go and Buccaneer. Little awkward at start of only trial, over 800m on March 4, but soon settled 1L off leader and trial winner Silver Blaze; urged along 150m and the two drew 3.5L clear of rest. |
| 01/05/2008 |
17 |
ST"A+3" 1200 G |
3 |
1069 |
125 |
K L Chui |
6 |
/ 3 |
/ 9 |
92 |
25.7,23.9,22.7 |
5.6 |
| | Pace Too Slow(-)(Rail-1W) Slow away, pushed 3.5L off pace, bumps 400-350, ran on strongly to line. |
0.4 |
FITNESS: His coat is glowing, looks in good shape, performed well in gallop. |
