Had good market support for this 2nd up run, and elevated from -2.2 first up here 3 weeks earlier. -4.1 at the 800 stalking the leaders, -1.2 mid race and +0.2 last 400. This included a 1.6 length slowdown from the 600 to 400. Last prep peaked with +1.5 best of the midweek card at Sandown 2nd up March 2023 in a high pressure firm track BM78, but on softer tracks, later won at starts 5, 6, 7 and 8 with the latter at Listed level in SA. Looks perfectly set up to go back there for a mares stakes race at their upcoming carnival. 

Subsequently: Winner Morphettville 27/04 Queen of The South Group 2 

Chased the all the way winner BUFFALO RIVER hard and is now set to go past her all time PB of +1.4 set at Flemington over a mile. -2.2 at the 800 before +3.9 in the mid race. The context is she improve 6.2 lengths through clearly the slowest part of the track on the day being one of very few horses to have broken benchmark between the 600 and 400. Last 400 was -4.7 with -3.9 last 200 in isolation as a complete tank out. Typically can produce +4 last 400 on a good surface with a suitable race shape.

Subsequently: Unplaced Flemington 09/11 and spelled. Resumed 23/03 winning SA, 13/04 SA 2nd to Benedetta then winner Group 1 Sangster 27/04

Consistent fast 4yo who just missed here from winning a BM70 at Sandown with his previous PB of +0.8. Here his early speed of +6.5 was similar high pressure to the start prior, but +3.2 in the mid race showed it was sustained at a high tempo. Last 400 was understandable taper going -1.4. His raw time was +8.2 adjusted down for the "outlier" race shape, and we caveat that this could see some flatness if running again within 3 weeks, but this performance was very solid and deserving of respect going forward.

Subsequently: 2nd Caulfield to JIMMYSSTAR 03/02 then unplaced mile Flemington 17/02. Resumed winner Caulfield 20/04

Excellent 2nd behind the airborne LADY LAGUNA elevating to a new PB from just -2.7 first up Magic Millions Day Gold Coast. -5.3 at the 800, +3.9 in the mid race meaning a booming +9.2 squeeze - the best of his career - and further extended it was a +8.1 last 400. Again that was the best of his career. 3rd best last 800 of the day, 2nd best last 600 and 400 and the best last 200 of the day. Won all four starts last prep and looks very hard to stop from getting the main prize from here in a similar Group 3/Listed sprint.

Subsequently: 3rd Group 3 Randwick 02/03, unplaced Rosehill 16/03, then winner Rosehill 20/04

A dramatic last to first win to the eye and the clock backed it up. Came from a best of the day performance at Bendigo with +0.3 lengths above benchmark closing with the best last 600 and 400 of the day. -8.4 at the 800, -1.1 in the mid race, before unleashing with a "serious" +9.8 last 400 with +6.6 of that the last 200 in isolation. That was the 2nd best of Cox Plate day at the end of a mile. Regardless of the soft early tempo that is excellent closing speed. Looks set for the 1000 Guineas from this in three weeks time, and if she only holds this form should take a power of beating.

Subsequently: Unplaced 1000 Guineas and spelled. First up unplaced Bendigo 06/04 then winner Morphettville 20/04 Group 2 Tobin Bronze

4yo mare who has all four of her career wins this unbeaten prep, and we just haven't got a ceiling on her other than expecting more to come. -0.7 at the 800, before a sharp 4.5 length loss of speed going just -5.1 in the mid race as the leaders dropped anchor. +3.7 was a booming pick up, most of which (+2.7) was in the last 200 in isolation when winning easily. Two other wins have been by big margins, with the only narrow victory at Moonee Valley when out of severe traffic half way up the straight. We look forward to measuring her progress, with her ability to relax before unleashing a big sprint likely to be an ongoing asset.

Subsequently: Winner Mornington Cup Day 20/04

Excellent 2nd up progression from -2.6 this track/distance 3 weeks earlier, and this is actually a new PB for him chasing the rock hard fit BRUDENELL. -2.2 at the 800, -1.4 in the mid race, before +2.7 last 400. Of note he lost 1.5 lengths last 200 in isolation, so there's full expectations of conditioning benefits to come. Showed Cox Plate day he can produce a booming (+7.5) length last 400 off a soft tempo, but can also take a position in the run. Could step back to 3yo company next start, but either way be very hard to beat in similar.  

Subsequently: Winner Mornington Hareeba Listed 20/04

Excellent return after 182 days away. +2.3 at the 800 when 3 back the fence in a fast run 1500, +1.0 in the mid race and -3.5 last 400. Did find traffic, but also was inside in the slower lanes. Last prep peaked with +1.1 lengths above benchmark winning at Sandown 5th run in, as well as a Caulfield win with +0.2. Her last 400 when fit was between +2.3 and +6.0, so that's where improvement should come. Should elevate from this and be very hard to beat.

Subsequently: 3rd Caulfield 06/04 then winner Mornington Cup Day 20/04

Won this Group 1 at the same track/distance as the Quokka in April which was +3.6 but off a lead speed of +4.3. Here cruised in front going -2.7 so 7 lengths slower first 400 metres! +2.2 mid race and +3.6 last 400 made it effectively impossible for him to be caught. No reason he can't run a strong 1400 if staying here for the Gold Rush in a fortnight. 

Subsequently: Spelled and first up winner Quokka 20/04

(Note added 15/12. Customers emailed.) Deep into his prep, but airborne with this performance the 2nd best of his career, from his +2.6 winning at Kalgoorlie in a high pressure Listed 1400 over LET'S GALAHVANT who just beat him here. +1.4 at the 800 sitting 2nd line, +3.6 in the mid race and +1.6 last 400. Only has to hold this level tomorrow to take a power of beating for Oliver. 

Subsequently: Winner Ascot 15/12. Spelled and winner Ascot 20/04

Stamped herself at a new level this prep continuing her terrific level producing +2.3, +2.0 and +2.3 in her last three runs including here. +3.1 at the 800 sitting midfield, +2.7 in the mid race and -2.0 last 400. Note in the first of her wins her last 400 was +6.5 off a softer lead speed showing her tactical versatility. Her previous level was +0.6, so she's trending the right way to get into the high +3 range which could see her win a mares Group 1 like the Coolmore or Queen of The Turf.

Subsequently: Spelled. Resumed unplaced Newmarket and TJ Smith, before winner All Aged Stakes Randwick 20/04

A very low IVR figure to make Sizzlers, but the context is at time of writing he's backing up in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes, and this race shape combined with his ability to relax and close, says he can sail past his -3.7 PB to date and run very well. -9.3 at the 800, before -1.2 in the mid race, and +3.2 last 400. Was in traffic throughout relaxing in the run as he stepped to the mile for the first time, and was only clear half way up the straight. That he let down with +2.9 last 200 which was the 15th best of the day is a great sign, and he's previously closed with a +4.1 and +3.5 last 400 so his closing speed is fully franked for a juvenile. 

Subsequently: Winner Champagne Stakes 20/04