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Sapphire Stakes - Form Comments

09/04/2015

G2 – 1200M – Turf

1

Villa Verde

Former top 2YO who comes back to Fillies and Mares class here after taking on all comers when 4.4 lengths 8th to Sweet Idea in G1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Expect improvement.

2

Bound For Earth

Sound effort at first run since October when 2.6 lengths 4th to Shamalia in G3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Has good record on soft ground.

3

Avoid Lightning

Settled too far back when 6.2 lengths 10th to Sweet Idea in G1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Down in class and excels on soft ground.

4

Griante

Impressive winner of the G3 Wenona Girl Stakes this course and distance on 7 March before 1.85 lengths 3rd to Lucky Hussler in the G1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on 27 March. Racing well and handles all conditions.

5

Politeness

Strong finisher kept fresh since 1.95 lengths 3rd to Tycoon Tara in G3 Bellmaine Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on 14 February. Won barrier trial on 30 March. Capable on good and soft ground.

6

Shamalia

Ran on strongly to win G3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on 21 March at first run since November. Second-up form also sound and has won on soft ground although bulk of wins on dry.

7

Fine Bubbles

Slow to begin when 3.2 lengths 5th to Shamalia in G3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Fitter for two runs after break but has to improve.

8

Atmospherical

Over-raced in middle stages when 5.9 lengths 9th to Sweet Idea in G1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Back to Fillies and Mares class but yet to win at 1200m (placed twice).

9

Chloe In Paris

Won three straight at 1000m in Melbourne before sound on-pace 2.7 lengths 5th to Sweet Idea in G1 The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill on 21 March. Runner-up one run this distance. Yet to race on soft ground.

10

Peron

Ran 0.75 lengths 2nd to Chloe In Paris at Flemington 1000m on 7 March at first run after long lay-off. Then blocked for clear run in straight when 4.8 lengths 12th to Lucky Hussler in G1 William Ried Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on 27 March.

11

Belle de Coeur

Not raced since November but had three barrier trials in March to prepare for this. Three career wins have come at this distance and while yet to win fresh, must respect the Chris Waller - Joao Moreira combination.

12

Onemorezeta

Worked home fairly when 2.3 lengths 3rd to Ygritte in 1200m Gosford Guineas (Listed race) on 2 April. Up in class. Best form has been 1000-1100m on good ground.

13

Fine Mist

Has won five of nine starts - the wins coming on good ground in weaker class. Last start won Warwick Farm 1200m Rating 80 Hcp on 19 March by 2.8 lengths from Tralfaz. Has pace and drawn for good run in transit.

 

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