Races MR Caulfield Heath

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming 12th of 14 in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Kahhof with 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 in a Bm84 at this track on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 11 len behind Changing Colours with 56.5kg at $18. Fitter but place at best.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1500m defeating Takemetothemoon carrying 63kg at $1.70. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Komito with 58.5kg at $14. Have to respect again.

Most recently ran second last of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Politely Dun carrying 57kg at $41. Before that 5th of 12 in a Bm74 at this track on August 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 59.5kg at $10. Rough hope.

Last start 9th of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Veyepee with 62kg at $26. The race before that ran second last of 7 in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 52kg at $19. Seven-year-old gelding who has been well held recently and it would seem that this trend is likely to continue.

At the latest run ran last in a small field in a Open Hcp at Hobart on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rubbleonthedouble with 54kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 5 over 1390m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Geegee Strawberry with 60kg at $9.50. Has ability but might find this too tough.

Most recently 4th of 12 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Charming Nic with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Miss Mahjong with 60kg at $4.20. Risking.

Most recently 8th of 12 in a Bm78 at Randwick on August 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind King Of The Sea carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 in a Bm72 at Canterbury on August 12 over 1550m, slow going 1.75 len behind Federal Reserve carrying 59kg at $2. Can bounce back in this suitable race.

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1200m defeating Roll On Big Red carrying 59.5kg at $1.24. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 1347m on a soft track defeating Yauson carrying 60kg at $2.15. Progressive gelding who will take a power of beating again.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 9 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 1347m, on a slow track; 5 len behind In'kantosstar carrying 62kg at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 11th of 15 in the LR Amanda Elliott (VRC Springtime Stakes) at Flemington on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Burma Star with 54kg at $26. Fitter and in the mix.

Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tsarine carrying 61kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Louis Barthas with 56kg at $51. Fitter, rough hope.

At the latest run ran second last of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Veyepee carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 14 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Celestial Zara with 59kg at $11. Possible improver.

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 in a Bm62 at Seymour on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Bardia's Dream carrying 60.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1500m, slow going 17 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Will need to improve significantly.