Races AR Penola

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 in a 0-56 at Donald on September 12 over 1620m, 2.5 len behind Thoughtful with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 10th of 13 in a Bm62 at Geelong on May 22 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bellonado carrying 54.5kg at $41. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

At the latest run ran last of 11 in a Cl1 at Morphettville on October 10 over 1522m, 7 len behind Winning All Round carrying 52.5kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 10 in a Cl1 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Darci Lane carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly in this field and expected to do much better.

Last start 10th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Akitu carrying 59kg at $9. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 in a 0 - 56 at Kilmore on September 13 over 1450m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sensational Ruler with 59kg at $4.60. Rough hope at best.

Last start 5th of 12 in a 0-52 at Halidon on October 11 over 1380m, 2.75 len behind Immortal Spirit carrying 60kg at $8. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 in a Cg&E 0-56 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sacred Chord with 58kg at $4. Rough chance.

At the latest run 6th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Akitu carrying 55kg at $5. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a 0-56 at Donald on September 12 over 1620m, neck behind Thoughtful with 55kg at $4.60. Well placed. In the each way mix.

Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 15 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1550m, 5 len behind Urbanise with 58kg at $151. At only start last preparation ran second last of 11 in a 0-54 at Bordertown on June 27 2025 over 1550m, in the wet; 9 len behind Blue Special carrying 60kg at $14. Prefer others.

Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 in a Bm56 at Port Augusta on August 23 over 1396m, 9 len behind Chef Militaire with 58kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd of 7 in a Bm58 at Roxby Downs on August 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind The Grump carrying 54.5kg at $2.35. Minor hope.

Most recently 2nd of 15 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1550m, long-neck behind Urbanise with 56.5kg at $31. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 in a Bm56 at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1430m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Robert The Puss carrying 55.5kg at $18. Hard to hold out.

Last start ran second last of 8 in a Bm66 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Stargust with 54kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 14 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1550m, slow going 7 len behind Urbanise carrying 57kg at $12. Needs to do more.

At the latest run 5th of 13 in a 0-62 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Tottori with 54kg at $10. The race before that 10th of 12 in a 0-58 at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind I Am Ralph carrying 53.5kg at $11. Has ability but needs to do more.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 15 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Urbanise carrying 56kg at $4.60. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1550m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Urbanise carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Leading chance again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 in a Bm66 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Thinking Sensation with 54kg at $81. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1550m, 7 len behind Urbanise with 56kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 15 in a 0-56 at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Urbanise carrying 55.5kg at $7. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Urbanise carrying 56.5kg at $13. Each way hope.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 in a 0-54 at Bordertown on September 11 over 1550m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sazerac with 52kg at $20. Last start 8th of 14 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 1550m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Urbanise with 52kg at $8. Rough hope at best.

Most recently 4th of 10 in a Cl1 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Darci Lane carrying 54kg at $21. Before that 4th of 12 in a 4yo+ 0-56 at Balaklava on September 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Uptown Monk with 54.5kg at $41. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Last start 3rd of 8 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Frontpoint with 52.5kg at $15. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 in a 0-58 at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind I Am Ralph with 52.5kg at $31. Looking to others.