ASAHI SUPER DRY LET'S ELOPE STAKES
GOLD COAST BELLE (4) is a progressive mare who resumed with a very sharp win, sitting close to a moderate tempo but sprinting right away from Tennessee Bound who has since run well in G3 company. She goes from a BM88 to a G2 here but in reality the jump isn't that high and plenty of mares have done that in recent years. Rolls forward and should continue to progress. COEUR VOLANTE (5) has been up a long time but is continuing to race well. This is a fair bit easier than the G2 PB Lawrence last time, her form prior with big weights was rock solid. SALTY PEARL (1) got home very well first up at Caulfield over 1200m in a lovely return. Up in trip suits, she does have to give away weight as a 4yo mare and probably gets back but look for her late. WROTE TO ARATAKI (2) was okay fresh in the same race, like her to 1400m with a run under the belt where she can dictate from the front. ON DISPLAY (8) didn't really fire last campaign but is better than that and sets up well for Lane.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 58.5kg at $5. Lovely return and this trip suits, should be running on.
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Custom carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G3 Frances Tressady Stakes at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Paradise City carrying 58kg at $3.50. Could give cheek with added fit
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track Bm100 April 25 over 2000m defeating Land Legend carrying 58.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Paradise City carrying 57kg at $4.60. Prefer over further.
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Tennessee Bound with 52.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a 3yo F Bm64 at Sandown-Hillside on March 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 59kg at $2.45. Looks a huge chance to add to the winning sequence. Very promising mare who will take catching again.
Last start 7th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $12. The start before that 4th in a small field in a Bm100 at this track on August 1 over 1410m, 2 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 60kg at $9. Been up a long time but this suits better.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup May 2 over 2518m, soft track; 3 len behind Alainge with 56.5kg at $2.45. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady February 14 over 1400m, a head behind Paradise City with 56kg at $11. Can sprint well fresh but have a few ahead.
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet May 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 58kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 October 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Don't Hope Do with 56kg at $26. Prefer to see.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Gosford in the LR Thecoast May 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Athanatos carrying 56.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave March 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Scheelite with 55kg at $4.60. Better than form last campaign would read.
At the latest run 7th of 12 in a F&M Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Puglia with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 in a F&M Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Recuperato carrying 57.5kg at $9. Horror show last time but this is a fair bit tougher.
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Custom carrying 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in a Bm78 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 57kg at $14. Nice return, in the minor mix.
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Custom with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 8 in a F&M Bm100 at Caulfield on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Soft Love with 57.5kg at $3.10. Can't have.
Resuming after a break of 17 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup April 5 2025 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $15. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 February 5 2025 over 1200m, 2 len behind Written Bligh carrying 61.5kg at $21. Can't have.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 10 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Custom carrying 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 in a F&M Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Recuperato carrying 57kg at $16. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.