Races CRX Moora

Comes back on a quick turnaround after finishing sixth in a 2yo+ Benchmark 48+ over 1200m at Mingenew, beaten three and a half lengths without a clear excuse. He had won his previous start at Junction in a 3yo+ Benchmark 48+, beating Costa Star by a neck, so there is some recent form to work with. Junction win two back gives him some hope, but the 1500m and good-track record temper confidence.

Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a fourth at Narrogin, beaten two lengths by Magic Mikey when she led into the straight before tiring late. She had been fifth at York five days earlier after racing keenly and only battling home. Would need to improve.

Resumed in Saturday company at Belmont Park and was far from disgraced when seventh in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win, beaten just over five lengths on soft ground after tracking handy and lacking a sharp finish. He was only just over two lengths from Shamister at Narrogin before the break, and now drops into easier company with blinkers on first time and a 2kg claim. Blinkers go on, apprentice claims, and this looks his race to win.

Was near the top of an open market at Northam last start but only worked home evenly when sixth in a 3yo+ Benchmark 50+ over 2200m, beaten just over five lengths. His previous Bunbury fifth in 3yo+ Class 1 grade was better, beaten just under two lengths by The Scholar. Back to 1500m, he has the profile of a place chance.

Had little impact from a rearward position at Carnarvon last start, finishing sixth in a 3yo+ Class 1 and beaten just over seven lengths by Addictive Dream. She was also safely held behind Swishgobango at Junction two back, but the move back to 1500m suits her record and blinkers go on first time. Place claims if she sharpens.

Finished fifth in a 2yo+ Class B at Mingenew last week, beaten just under seven lengths at long odds, which was an improvement on his Geraldton run where he finished well held in 2yo+ Class 2 company. Others make more appeal.

Resumed in a provincial 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury and finished last, beaten just over six lengths after beginning slowly and settling rearward. His Rockingham run before the break was much worse on the margin, but he covered ground and had some excuses there. Blinkers, claim and a recent trial give him a clear path to improve.

Drops back from mid-week company after finishing second last in a 3yo+ FM Class 3 at Belmont Park, beaten just over six lengths at long odds. The run prior was also plain in 3yo+ Class 3 grade when unwanted in the market and beaten just over nine lengths. A minor placing is the most realistic target.

Was beaten over 13 lengths when last in a 2yo+ Class B at Mingenew last week after beginning only fairly. That followed a Carnarvon seventh in 2yo+ Class 1 grade where she led before being overrun and beaten eight lengths. Winning rider returns, but others present stronger claims.