DE BORTOLI TONTONAN STAKES
Good betting race and SASS APPEAL (8) will divide a few punters. She got away with one here first up when leading at a ridiculously slow tempo then saw soft ground for the first time and has to chase a leader and, compared to her $2.15 SP, was a bit underwhelming. Happy to back that support in here, back to Flemington on fast ground and with the added fitness. CAFE MILLENIUM (1) got back and did little in the same race first up at Caulfield but nothing made ground there. His Flemington 1400m form is outstanding, Zahra goes on and he'll be charging home. FANCIFY (7) won the key form lead in, ridden to her strengths there by Jamie Melham who led and ran along. Much shorter this time but her best win did come over this route. She can give a sight again. JUST PARTY (10) won the Goulburn Cup fresh and can measure up from the consistent RUN HARRY RUN (4) who is an each way hope.
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fancify with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len in the LR Elms Hcp (VRC March Stakes) at this track on February 14 over 1400m defeating Sabaj carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Didn't fire fresh but loves it here and has peaks to win.
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Caulfield Bm100 May 9 over 2000m slow track defeating Howlin' Rain carrying 59kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan February 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tom Kitten with 59kg at $51. This will be too sharp.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $3. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 in the G3 Aurie's Star Handicap at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Boomtown Boss with 55kg at $9. Going okay, place best.
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 in a Bm100 at Rosehill on August 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Althoff carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that won by a nose in a Bm100 at Rosehill on August 1 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Narbold carrying 58kg at $3. Consistent and should give a sight.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 May 9 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Plymouth with 59kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Carlyon Cup February 7 over 1600m, a head behind Light Infantry Man with 57kg at $31. Will need further.
Second run back. First-up after 13 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in the G3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sir Now with 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 10 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on May 31 2025 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 59kg at $6.50. Good return, in the mix.
Most recently won by 2.5 len in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Aztec Ruler carrying 54kg at $16. The race before that ran second last of 8 in the G3 Aurie's Star Handicap at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Boomtown Boss with 54kg at $9.50. Ridden to strengths last time, should take catching again.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 0.8 len in a Bm100 at this track on August 1 over 1410m defeating Rise At Dawn carrying 51.5kg at $1.45. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fancify with 54.5kg at $2.15. Costly latest but gets conditions to bounce back strongly here.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fancify carrying 56.5kg at $91. The race before that ran second last of 11 in the LR Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shadhavar carrying 54kg at $71. Better last time but was huge odds there, risking.
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a Goul Cup Mbm98 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m defeating Cross Tasman with 54kg at $13. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 in a Bm94 at Rosehill on December 7 over 1400m, nose behind Grid Girl carrying 55kg at $9. Nice return and can measure up.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going head behind Flyer with 58kg at $41. Last start 6th of 16 in a Goul Cup Mbm98 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Just Party carrying 55.5kg at $16. Rough place chance.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Behaviour carrying 61.5kg at $91. Second-up ran last of 16 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Home Rule carrying 56.5kg at $151. Not going well enough.
First-up. Finished off last campaign by long-neck Caulfield Bm70 April 4 over 1400m defeating Alero with 59kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lovelycut carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Can't have here.