A "Sizzlers regular" who has been stamped as a rising star, and here has delivered his Group 1 win, yet the data is strongly suggesting there's still more to come here shattering his previous PB of +2.2. He settled back in his usual pattern going -2.2 at the 800 when 4.6 lengths from the lead. +3.2 in the mid race meant a 5.6 length squeeze, before +6.4 last 400. Note he was only fully clear at the 200 when a blistering +4.3 last 200. Best last 1000, 800, 600 and the 2nd best last 400 and 200 of the day puts further context into his sustained closing speed. He's near the "+4 minimum" for an Everest winner now. 

Subsequently: 3rd William Reid, 4th TJ Smith, All Aged winner 19/04

Bring on Queensland! 3 runs this time in all at Group 1 level with +2.0, +2.0 and here +2.4, and looks set to match her +3.1, +3.2 and +3.3 best from here. -2.8 at the 800 sitting 3rd line, before +0.9 in the mid race and -1.3 last 400. Did have a sharp 3.8 flat spot did from the 400 to 200, before picking up 1.2 lengths last 200 in isolation under full pressure. While she handles soft ground, she can produce outstanding closing speed on good tracks. Can pick up her 2nd Group 1 from here with ordinary luck.

Subsequently: Winner 17/05 Doomben 10,000

We sizzled him from his first up/first start new stable win at Rosehill with -0.8 lengths below benchmark, noting his PB was +0.4 which he was expected to climb to, but instead he has smashed it! -7.7 at the 800, -0.4 in the mid race, before +6.1 last 400. The big key to further confidence going forward is despite winning he lost a length over the last 200. This can also be seen via the 8th best last 400, but just the 21st best last 200 of the day. Clearing +2 looks a realistic goal and that can win him another good race. We look forward to measuring his progress.

Subsequently: 3rd Flemington in $million sprint and spelled. Didn't come up in spring and then gelded. First up Scone Listed winner 17/05

We sizzled her two starts back when bolting in at Canterbury in a BM64 with an excellent +1.7 lengths above benchmark, before 2nd at Rosehill on wet ground at BM78 level. Here started odds on back to midway company, and didn't only lead throughout untroubled, but the mid race slowdown smothered her opportunity to do more. -0.9 at the 800, before -2.8 from the 800 to 400 and as such losing 2 lengths. Last 400 was -0.5, but note the last 200 in isolation was +1.4 meaning a sharp 3.4 length pick up when asked. So she's got away with a "bit of a bludge" and can definitely win again placed conservatively.

Subsequently: Spelled. Resumed Scone carnival winner 17/10

6th run for the prep, so no improvement to come from his peak of +1.4 set previous start Sandown, but here couldn't have had more things go wrong. Firstly found himself near last going -4.1 lengths below benchmark on a leader/rails advantaged day, and then squeezed 9 lengths with +4.8 from the 800 to 400. His last 400 was +4.3, but the 200 splits revealed a sharp 3.7 length slowdown peeling to the - clear inferior lanes on the day! - centre of the track from the 400 to 200. Then rebounded with the 4th best last 200 of the day! Staying in this BM74 level with better tactics should see him take a power of beating.

Subsequently: Winner Sandown 21/04. Winner Flemington 17/05

A hidden run, but one that says don't be surprised if he's a "player" in the SA Derby where he is currently $15. Just -24.0 lengths below benchmark at the 800, but then went +7.4 in the mid race. That's a monster 31.4 length squeeze, and importantly he sustained it home with +6.4 last 400. Did lose 0.8 of a length last 200 which is understandable off such a big exertion. Does have to turnaround 2.3 lengths from STATUARIO but this stayer is in just his 2nd prep having shown promise last spring, and further improvement is highly likely in a faster tempo race shape from here.

Subsequently: Winner Flemington 17/05 at $12

Has always showed promise, and here in his first 2000 metre start has produced a new PB in this high pressure Group 3. Was going a very solid +5.5 lengths above benchmark at the 800 despite being 5.7 lengths from the lead. +3.9 in the mid race meant he sustained his speed, before -4.8 last 400 despite winning. Can win again in similar summer staying/middle distance stakes races from here. Better drier.

Subsequently: Spelled. First up 2nd Randwick 19/04. 5th Hawkesbury 03/05 then winner Scone Cup 16/05.

Hi quality mare who has produced another excellent performance with this +3.3 just eclipsing +3.2 and +3.1 as her next best all time IVR times. +3.4 at the 800 was the fastest she's ever gone first section, yet she was nearly 7 lengths from the (crazy fast) lead! +3.9 in the mid race meant she was the only runner in the first 7 home increasing her speed, before -2.7 last 400 with every runner depleted. That even first 2 sections should assist avoiding flatness at Flemington tomorrow, and particularly if it's the usual "building" speed. Deserves great respect.

Subsequently: Winner Champions sprint Flemington 09/11.

5th career start, 2nd up, 1st prep as a gelding and after big market support broke though with a maiden win that said he'll be adding to the tally from here. +1.1 at the 800 sitting 2nd line was a 6 length elevation of early speed, before +2.4 and +3.0 last two sections. (Excellent raw time of +6.5 adjusted down for the slick track.) Of note despite winning he lost 2.7 lengths last 200 in elevation which says further conditioning improvement is expected. Anything above benchmark placed conservatively over summer is a likely winning figure.

Subsequently: 4th Randwick 08/02 before winning Eagle Farm 01/03 and Doomben 01/04.

He was super two starts back Rosehill when a career PB of +1.9 over 1400 on very firm ground, so here has produced an excellent effort stepping to 1800 and conversely getting bog heavy conditions. -2.9 at the 800 sitting 2nd line, before -4.7 in the mid race, and -4.9 last 400 so maintaining it under full pressure underlining his tenacity. Has tactical speed typical of the stable, but now in his first prep as a gelding is controlling his tempo much better, and that says he'll remain very hard to beat going forward. Possibly a Brisbane campaign???

Subsequently: Winner Gosford Cup 10/05

Unbeaten mare working her way through the grades winning 2nd up over 1200 at start four in much faster time overall to Ballarat resuming with just -5.0 in a soft tempo 1000. +0.8 lengths above benchmark was good speed, stalking the leaders, before +2.5 in the mid race and -0.1 last 400. When winning with -2.3 and best of the day Terang 23/02, her last 400 was a very slick +3.2. That close is where further elevation can come from here. Placed conservatively can win again.

Subsequently: Winner Ballarat Cup Day 07/12. Unplaced Geelong 04/01 and spelled. Winner Warrnambool 01/05 and Morphettville 10/05

Nice return with more to come! 4yo mare starting just her 2nd prep and resuming after 224 days away, but this return off two sharp trials and good pre-race market support said she's a "new" horse, and they'll be more wins to come from this basic maiden. -4.3 at the 800 stalking the lead, before a solid 8.5 length mid race squeeze going +4.2. Last 400 was +1.9, but note a 1.6 length slowdown from the 400 to 200, before a sharp 3.4 length late rebound when asked to race away. The stable clearly had her ready to go, and that with the modest early tempo should ensure she avoids flatness from here.

Subsequently: Winner Ballarat 11/05