Has won six races on end (of eight career starts). Carried top weight of 130lb and led throughout to win the G2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Held on by just a nose from Sailing By but impressed given did all the work. Has won up to 1600m, untried beyond.
2
Flying Light
Impressed when all-the-way winner by 0.75 lengths from O’Lonera in Moonee Valley 2040m Open 3YO on 23 January. That followed second placing this course and distance against older horses.
3
Ayers Rock
Caught wide throughout at first run this year when 5.6 lengths 7th to King’s Command in Flemington 1400m Rating 78 race on 30 January. Listed race winner at this distance last spring.
4
Extra Choice
Settled well back and made little impression first-up when 7.7 lengths 9th to Mahuta in the G2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February but this more suitable distance. Won Listed race at 2200m last time in before failing behind Tarzino in the Victoria Derby.
5
Patch Adams
Backs up from last Saturday when a touch unlucky 3.6 lengths 9th to Tivaci in G3 Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. This looks a little easier and should appreciate rise in distance.
6
Celtic Tiger
Settled back and held ground when 4.4 lengths 7th to Mahuta in the G2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. That was first run since October. Listed race winner at 1600m in last campaign and this trip should suit.
7
Hardern
Won over 1600m at this track before fair effort when 2.9 lengths 6th to Mahuta in the G2 Autumn Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Step up to 1800m looks suitable.
8
Tally
Sound effort when 0.8 lengths winner from Hoplites in Moonee Valley 1600m Rating 70 3YO on 12 February. Has won three of past four and both starts this year.
9
Top Ravine
Strong on-pace win by 0.8 lengths from Racing Writer in Sandown 1800m Rating 64 on 10 February. That followed Maiden win at 1700m at Sale.
10
Hoplites
Ballarat Rating 64 winner at 1600m before sound 0.8 lengths 2nd to Tally in Moonee Valley 1600m Rating 70 3YO on 12 February. Consistent.
11
Charlevoix
Ran on strongly in excellent debut win in Sandown 1400m Maiden on 3 February. Scored by three quarters of a length from Campanula and looks likely to graduate to better races.
12
Prior Engagement
Looked to win with something in hand when beat Ibitsama by two lengths in Bendigo 1600m Maiden on 6 February at third career start. On the improve.
13
Powderworks
Ran on late when 1.6 lengths 4th to Top Ravine in Sandown 1800 Rating 64 on 10 February at first run for this stable and likely to be fitter.
