Races CRO Gavea - BRA

First-starter by George Washington out of In The Fast Lane. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on October 20 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Breguet E Fils with 57kg at $17.60. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Inside Out with 57kg at $20.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.

Third-up today. First-up won by a 0.3 len at this track on September 1 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Queen Bold with 57kg at $6.10. Second run from a spell ran second last of 8 at this track on October 20 over 1300m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Breguet E Fils with 57kg at $10.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on October 20 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Breguet E Fils with 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Avec Magie carrying 54kg at $26.60. Tricky assignment.

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at this track on June 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Viralizou carrying 56kg at $8.80. Among the better chances.

Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Cidade Jardim August 15 over 1800m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Terra Roxa with 56kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Cidade Jardim in the G2 April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Vip Na Balada with 56kg at $6.10. Should be right in the finish.

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on October 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Cobra Kay carrying 55kg at $13.20. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on September 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Omarianas carrying 53kg at $6.30. Nicely placed to put the record straight.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on October 20 over 1300m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Breguet E Fils carrying 57kg at $12.90. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Avec Magie with 57kg at $21.90. No threat last time out but this suits.

Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1000m, 13 len behind Inside Out with 54kg at $29.90. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.

Third race start. First start 7th of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1300m, 5 len behind Intense Afleet carrying 56kg at $18.20. Went for a break before returning ran last of 8 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Now Go with 54kg at $27.60. Needs more time.

Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Irati with 55kg at $11.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Tarsila with 57kg at $8.40. Capable of a better run.