CROWN MAKYBE DIVA STAKES
Onto our feature where star mare SHEZA ALIBI (12) will take all the beating. The stable pitched her up to Sydney first up to take on Autumn Glow and that mare was just a bit too professional but she stormed home for a clear second in a high rating race. Her Doncaster win in the Autumn was that of a champion and 1600m on the big track here from a middle draw should see her explode. SIR DELIUS (4) resumes. His two fresh runs at this trip have been very good. He'll be peaking later over further but is too good to ignore and he's been trialling very well. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) is aiming for a historic four-peat in this race. Led at a crawl to win it last year but still did so and he was game as ever fresh in the Memsie off a long spell. Maps ideally and will probably hit the front at some point. TREASURETHE MOMENT (10) had the right run in the Memsie but ran well and has claims.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len in the G1 Makybe Diva Stakes at this track on September 13 over 1600m defeating Aeliana with 59kg at $5. Going for the four-peat in this race and was brave as ever fresh.
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa June 13 over 2200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Royal Supremacy with 59kg at $2.35. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $26. Cups champ who will only be getting warm late.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Darkbonee carrying 60kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in the G2 Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield on March 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $4.20. Solid return, probably needs further to show his stamina.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.25 len Randwick G1 Queen Eliz April 11 over 2000m defeating Lindermann with 59kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 9 at Randwick in the G1 V Elleegant February 28 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 59kg at $8. Short of his best but he's too good to leave out as a genuine hope.
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in the G2 Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $2.25. Very nice return, suited up in trip - blowout hope?
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 6th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len in the G2 Blamey Stakes at this track on February 28 over 1600m defeating Enxuto with 57kg at $3.50. Lovely return, up in trip suits, can run a big race each-way.
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 12 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fancify with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 16 in the G1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on May 30 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Headley Grange with 59kg at $26. Best seems behind him.
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Beiwacht with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in the G1 Randwick Guineas on March 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Fair effort fresh, can improve up in trip but place best.
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in the G1 Verry Elleegant (Chipping Norton) Stakes at Randwick on February 28 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Autumn Glow with 57kg at $12. Will continue to improve but hard to have off the fresh run.
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Beiwacht with 57kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2 len in the G2 Sunline Stakes at Caulfield on March 21 over 1600m defeating Astral Flame with 57kg at $1.55. Had right run but good fresh and should come on from that.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa June 13 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Royal Supremacy carrying 57kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf April 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Idle Flyer with 57kg at $15. Good mare but this will test.
Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up scored a big 3 len win in the G1 Randwick Guineas on March 7 over 1600m defeating Autumn Boy with 54.5kg at $2.10. Great return, she'll relish a mile here and is clearly the one to beat.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Dance The Night with 55kg at $6.50. Didn't do enough fresh.