FLT LT PETER ARMYTAGE HANDICAP
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Al Duca with 60kg at $15. Second-up 7th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Al Duca carrying 57.5kg at $14. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup December 13 over 2500m, 7 len behind Taramansour with 60kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 August 9 over 2040m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Relentless Voyager carrying 59kg at $20. Cannot enthuse.
Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Al Duca with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Birdman with 56kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on March 20 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Can make amends.
Most recently ran last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ambassadorial with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 57kg at $21. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
Last start won by a nose at Ballarat Country Oaks April 3 over 2000m defeating Jennilala carrying 58kg at $4.20. The run before that ran last of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 57kg at $13. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at this track Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Al Duca carrying 57kg at $61. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Half Yours carrying 56kg at $12. Should progress from that first-up run.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 2 len behind Birdman with 55kg at $101. Last start second last of 12 at this track in the G1 Aust Cup on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $31. Could sneak into the finish.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Al Duca carrying 52kg at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Terang Hcp on April 12 over 2150m, in the wet; 25 len behind Alder with 59kg at $31. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Stawell Hcp on April 5 over 2000m, 5 len behind Wymark carrying 57kg at $4. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 57kg at $61. Prepared to just watch today.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Epona on March 21 over 1900m, slow going 7 len behind Machine Gun Gracie carrying 55kg at $13. Before that 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 21 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Magnaspin with 54kg at $6. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last start second last of 12 at Terang Hcp on April 12 over 2150m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Alder with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 14 over 2000m, neck behind Stylish Secret with 57.5kg at $3.10. Can improve on recent efforts.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm74 April 11 over 2000m defeating Aura with 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 4.5 len at Morphettville Parks Bm78 March 21 over 2294m defeating Burning Bright carrying 57.5kg at $3. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Bm84 on March 28 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Zakouma carrying 56kg at $51. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Stylish Secret with 56.5kg at $31. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.75 len at this track Bm84 March 28 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Alder carrying 54kg at $2.30. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 Hcp March 11 over 1800m defeating Pantile Warrior with 58.5kg at $2.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.