Flemington   09 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

VRC Champions Mile 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine pace with Pride Of Jenni finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. Fantastic race. FANGIRL (10) is interesting. She struggled off the hot tempo set by Pride Of Jenni last time out but hits this race fourth-up and fresher than most. She was given far too much to do when fourth in this race last year, and there's a chance she gets a more comfortable tempo to show her turn of foot this time. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) has had five runs this time in and continues to front up and run well. 1600m suits, it's just whether he's over the top. PRIDE OF JENNI (9) loses regular rider Declan Bates who has managed her very well. It'll be interesting to see how fast Melham goes in front. She's had some tough runs of late and could be needing a break, but she's hard to write off because she's outstanding when on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fangirl.
1 21224 MR BRIGHTSIDE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Green Shorts Racing (A Visalli), K Paisley, C Paisley, B Carson, M Andreadis, J Molinaro, A Molinaro, J Evans, D Hollyman, S Horn, R Jarvis, G Kerr, D Lee, R White, D Cavallo, The Fighting Cowboys (A Pettiona), P Presti, L Presti & Hunter Graeber Racing
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 10 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 12 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Deny Knowledge with 59kg at $1.70. Been up a long time but should give his all again.
3
CRAIG WILLIAMS
WHITE, GREEN SASH, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
2 x0263 MY OBERON
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D F Degenhardt, Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), M J Saadie, W B Keighran, G P Carmody, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, G Maris, T C Eddy, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, S R L O'Connor, S Greene, N M Wilson, A J Willoughby, P J Prendergast, C D Judd, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & P D Sidwell
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that ran on from midfield; 6th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on October 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ceolwulf with 56.5kg at $16. Racing very well, wouldn't shock.
5
N RAWILLER
DEEP NAVY, MAUVE SLEEVES WITH DEEP NAVY ARM BAND, MAUVE CAP
3 x2173 PINSTRIPED
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E Jusufovic, P J Fulton, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), Ms J V Gleeson, H Foxcroft, G J Abbott, R J West, S J Irving, S A Douglas, M P Brockoff, D B Leahy, Quacker Wacker Syndicate 1 (Mgr: B L Tregenza), Knuckles (Mgr: K R Bruce), G C Andersen, S Douglas & G J Whytcross
Most recently 3rd of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mighty Ulysses with 60kg at $4. The race before that second last of 8 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 18 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $11. Looks outclassed.
7
BEN ALLEN
WHITE, RED SASH, RED, SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFFS, CAP, RED SPOTS, BLACK DIAMOND
4 x4331 ANTINO
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
J Ramchandani
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 6 len at Caulfield G1 Toorak Hcp October 12 over 1600m defeating Craig with 55.5kg at $4.50. The run before that second last in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 59kg at $13. Given an all-time ride to win dominantly last time; rates highly.
10
M J ZAHRA
PINK ,BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
5 9x314 DESERT LIGHTNING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Barneswood Farm Limited (Mgr: Mrs S C Green)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Antino carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside G3 Sand Stks September 28 over 1500m defeating Craig carrying 59.5kg at $5. Not keen on his chances this time.
11
L NOLEN
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
6 x1171 ANOTHER WIL
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, I H Kelson, L S McCluskey, Four Generations Racing, A M Egan, S W Johnson, D T Byrne, A Makiv, A L Grieve, N McKenna & Wil's Family (Mgr: C B Mckenna)
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track G2 Linlithgow November 2 over 1400m defeating Jimmysstar carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Antino carrying 55kg at $2.10. New test here but it wouldn't shock if he ran a huge race.
2
DECLAN BATES
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN YELLOW HOOPS, GREEN YELLOW CAP,ROYAL BLUE HOOPS
7 9x658 NEW ENERGY
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, J W Woodbridge, T P Johns, G R Johns, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, J R Rourke, Whitegate Pastoral, J Wilson, B.J & A.K Paterson, D Hoggett, S S Roth, B A Brogan, A I Grant-Taylor, N B Whatmore, T Mitevski, S A Baker, Murphy Syndicate, P T Van Der Meer & New Energy
Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $101. Before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Not good enough.
2
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 5x894 VON HAUKE
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding)
Most recently 4th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 26 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 58kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
1
J PARR
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, PINK SLEEVES AND CAP
9 52128 PRIDE OF JENNI
CIARON MAHER
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Ottobre, Mrs L Ottobre & M Ottobre
Useful mare. Last start second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 15 len behind Via Sistina carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $2.60. Back to 1600m suits but she's had a tough few weeks.
6
B MELHAM
SKY BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE sleeves,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE cap ,PURPLE DIAMONDS
10 2x316 FANGIRL
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charles III on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ceolwulf with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Randwick 7 Stakes September 21 over 1600m defeating My Oberon with 57kg at $1.70. Disappointing last time but if she has a wicked turn of foot and can bounce back.
8
JAMES MCDONALD
Cerise
11 x2252 AMELIA'S JEWEL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P V Walsh
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose on November 2 over 1600m, head behind Atishu carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $17. Good mare but this is a very tough race.
9
DAMIAN LANE
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap
12 1x295 STEFI MAGNETICA
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), K Salagic, Currie & Young Family Racing (Mgr: J D E Currie) & J Vitek
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle on November 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Lake Forest carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $15. Desperately unlucky last time, this is harder again.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
NAVY, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES ,GOLD CAP,White Pom Pom
13 1x143 BROADSIDING
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  COLT 52.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Cox Plate on October 26 over 2040m, 10 len behind Via Sistina carrying 49.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Private Life with 57kg at $1.80. Very good last time; he's clearly G1 quality.
11
MICHAEL DEE
Royal Blue