Races AR Penola

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 in a Bm56 at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1430m, in the wet; head behind Robert The Puss carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Thoughtful carrying 59kg at $12. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Stawell 0 - 56 December 13 over 1300m, 9 len behind Take The Prize with 55.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 2025 over 1200m defeating Flux with 59.5kg at $3.30. Resumes after a recent trial win. Market best guide.

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Affaire Vue carrying 58kg at $8. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gold Spirit with 55.5kg at $8.50. Can run a forward race.

Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 in a F&M 0-56 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bonfire Girl with 57kg at $4.40. The race before that 4th of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Donald on September 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brutal World with 57.5kg at $2.80. Can improve again. Takes catching again.

At the latest run failed to make an impression; ran last of 7 in a Bm62 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Port Louis with 54.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 8 in a Bm66 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Min Kiata carrying 54kg at $21. Unlikely to feature.

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Cl2 at Morphettville on October 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Golden Cloud with 53kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 11 in a Bm56 at Gawler on October 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Trantoro carrying 56kg at $21. Draw makes it tough.

Most recently 4th of 7 in a Bm62 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Port Louis with 54kg at $16. The race before that 10th of 12 in a Bm56 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dougal Mckeen with 56.5kg at $17. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.

Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 in a Cl1 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Play Bouzouki carrying 52.5kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 10 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 2 over 2100m, 19 len behind Ahab with 54kg at $15. Looks tested despite the low draw.

At the latest run ran second last of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Akitu carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 in a Bm56 at Hamilton on September 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Racey Casey with 55.5kg at $21. Rough hope.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 900m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Old Time Rock carrying 56kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 11 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 900m, 4 len behind Chilli Reaper carrying 55kg at $17. Rough hope.

Last start ran second last of 8 in a Nmw-Ly Bm60 at Balaklava on September 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Stolen Kiss carrying 54kg at $8.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gawler on September 23 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Affaire Vue carrying 56kg at $51. Tested again.

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm52 at Manangatang on October 10 over 1175m, 0.5 len behind The Mount with 53.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 in a Bm54 at Jamestown on October 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Bonfire Girl with 51kg at $11. Shapes as one of the key chances.

Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 in a 0-52 at Halidon on October 11 over 1380m, 0.9 len behind Immortal Spirit carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 7 in a Bm54 at Jamestown on October 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bonfire Girl carrying 54.5kg at $13. Minor hope at best.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 in a Bm62 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Port Louis with 54.5kg at $71. The start before that 8th of 10 in a Bm45 at Jerilderie on September 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gargantuan carrying 59.5kg at $7. Unreliable and needs to lift.

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1550m, slow going 8 len behind Urbanise with 55kg at $7.50. The run before that ran second last of 14 in a 0-56 at Naracoorte on August 28 over 2000m, in the wet; 16 len behind Badonkidonk carrying 55kg at $12. Very hard to entertain.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-54 November 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind See De Night with 53.5kg at $21. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 March 21 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind Free Beer carrying 57.5kg at $12. See how he returns.