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Mornington Cup Prelude - Form Comments

26/02/2015

Mornington Cup Prelude  – Form Comments

Listed - 2000m - Turf

1

Big Memory

Sound effort at first run since November when 0.6 lengths 4th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m G3 Carlyon Cup on 14 February. Advantaged by the rise in distance.

2

Spurtonic

Just fair when 2.4 lengths 8th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m G3 Carlyon Cup but fitter now and is unbeaten in three starts at 2000m.

3

Gotta Take Care

Struggled at first run this year when 12.75 lengths last of seven behind Jacquinot Bay in Sandown 1600m Hcp on 7 February. Placed this course and distance three starts back but best form has been over the jumps.

4

Like A Carousel

Not raced since November when half neck 2nd to Renew in the Sandown Cup at 3200m. Unplaced two recent barrier trials. Ran fair fifth at 2000m at his most recent fresh run. Probably needs further.

5

Chester Road

No luck and ran well when 2 lengths 6th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m G3 Carlyon Cup on 14 February. In first three at all six starts this distance including three wins.

6

Extra Zero

One win and four close seconds preceded latest effort when 3.1 lengths 8th to Phantom Brew in Caulfield 1800m Hcp on 14 February. Doesn't often win but a prolific placegetter.

7

Index Linked

Came from last to finish one length 2nd to Phantom Brew in Caulfield 1800m Hcp on 14 February. Chance if can repeat latest effort.

8

Escado

Tempo against and ran on well late when 2.1 lengths 7th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m G3 Carlyon Cup on 14 February. Fitter now and wants longer trip.

9

Phantom Brew

Struck form with front-running wins Flemington 2000m and Caulfield 1800m at past two starts. Still well weighted and hard to beat again.

10

Bunchloch

Saddle slipped and was pulled out of race last start when failed to finish in Colac Cup on 15 February. Caught wide throughout previous start when 6.7 lengths 10th to River's Lane in Flemington 1720m Hcp on 31 January.

11

Scelto

Led throughout to win 2150m Colac Cup on 15 February and has some chance here pending the level of pressure up front.

12

Inishowen

Flemington 2000m winner (mares class) on 31 January. Back to 1600m last week and was 1.15 lengths 3rd to Winston Drive when tendency to lay in was costly. Senior jockey replaces apprentice here.

13

Hannaford

Settled long way back in a race where few made ground when 8.75 lengths 13th to The Ruffian in Sandown 2100m Rating 78 Hcp on 18 February. Needs to improve sharply.

14

Zadon

Up in class but in form with successive wins at 1600m and 2000m. Latest was short head victory over Alakris in Mornington 2000m Rating 70 Hcp when raced on speed and showed fight when challenged.

15

Martinvast

Six weeks break since sound 0.5 lengths 3rd to Zanteco in Flemington 2500m Rating 78 Hcp on 17 January. Prefer over longer trip but not without some chance.

16

Subiaso

Fair effort when 2.45 lengths 6th to Mr Journeyman in Ballarat 1600m Rating 70 Hcp on 19 February but will find this class much tougher.

 

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