Racing.com Moonee Valley Gold Cup �V Form Comments
23/10/2014
G2 - 2500m – Turf
1
Precedence
Won this race in 2013 and also in 2010. Nine-year-old but still going well as he showed at second run this season when 1.35 lengths 5th to The Cleaner in G3 JRA Cup (2040m) here on 26 September.
2
Black Tycoon
Runner-up in G2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) last season and can improve on recent form at shorter distances. Pace and pattern against last time when 8.3 lengths 11th to Mourinho in Cranbourne Cup (2025m) on 12 October.
3
Mr O'Ceirin
Fair effort last time when 4.8 lengths 7th to Mourinho in Cranbourne Cup (2025m). Wants this longer trip now and would be advantaged if the ground is rain affected.
4
Au Revoir
French visitor prepared by Andre Fabre. Not raced since 14 September when 5 lengths 4th to Ruler Of The World in G2 Prix Foy (2400m) at Longchamp. Respect.
5
Le Roi
Sound effort at second run this season when 0.8 lengths 3rd to Mourinho in Cranbourne Cup (2025m) on 12 October and no issue with the step up in distance.
6
Prince Of Penzance
Improved run last time when long neck 2nd to Count Of Limonade in Moe Cup (2050m) on 16 October. Capable at this longer trip.
7
Opinion
Solid finish last time when 0.5 lengths 2nd to Junoob, with Araldo third, in G1 The Metropolitan (2400m) on 4 October and Junoob and Araldo both ran well in Caulfield Cup last week.
8
Anudjawun
Ran on well last start when 3.25 lengths 3rd to Who Shot Thebarman and Marksmanship in G3 The Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington on 4 October. Racing well enough to concede a chance but has won only twice in 45 starts.
9
Epingle
Talented mare who ran on well at second run this season when 1.55 lengths 4th to Mourinho in Cranbourne Cup (2025m) on 12 October. Won the Hobart and Launceston Cups, in this distance range, last season.
10
Albonetti
Has run on very well at past two starts - 4th behind Gris Caro in G3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m) and 2.9 lengths to Big Memory in G2 Herbert Power (2400m). Chance.