NYE AT FLEMINGTON CENTURY STAKES
Results
Handy little sprint. NADAL (2) was off a long, injury-enforced layoff in the G2 Caulfield Sprint but ran well after getting back in the field, looming up as some sort of hope before just giving out late. Stays at 1000m which is the knock although the wide draw should see him out of trouble, which wasn't the case when something licked here last year, albeit over 1200m. The winner that day was REY MAGNERIO (1) who also won the Caulfield Sprint first up, nearly a tragedy beaten when held up before charging through a late gap to win impressively. He's another who would prefer a bit more ground but on class, he's a deserving favourite. PRAIRIE FLOWER (10) is going okay and the straight should suit her turn of foot. SHEZANALISTER (11) struggled in a stronger G3 Sydney Stakes last time but the fresh run at 1000m reads well. MANOLO BLING (12) perhaps next best at a suitable trip.
Visit TAB.COM.AUHandy little sprint. NADAL (2) was off a long, injury-enforced layoff in the G2 Caulfield Sprint but ran well after getting back in the field, looming up as some sort of hope before just giving out late. Stays at 1000m which is the knock although the wide draw should see him out of trouble, which wasn't the case when something licked here last year, albeit over 1200m. The winner that day was REY MAGNERIO (1) who also won the Caulfield Sprint first up, nearly a tragedy beaten when held up before charging through a late gap to win impressively. He's another who would prefer a bit more ground but on class, he's a deserving favourite. PRAIRIE FLOWER (10) is going okay and the straight should suit her turn of foot. SHEZANALISTER (11) struggled in a stronger G3 Sydney Stakes last time but the fresh run at 1000m reads well. MANOLO BLING (12) perhaps next best at a suitable trip.
Second run back. First-up after six months won by a neck at Caulfield G2 Caul Sprint October 18 over 1000m defeating Geegees Mistruth with 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 2 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 55kg at $8. Huge win fresh, goes close again.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm78 October 16 2024 over 1100m defeating Kin carrying 60kg at $3.30. Fitter now and the wide draw suits.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on October 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Beast Mode carrying 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Libertad with 58.5kg at $41. Others rate better this time.
Most recently second last in a small field at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on October 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Beast Mode carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 53kg at $51. Looking to others.
Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 16 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway on September 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pericles carrying 56kg at $91. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 9 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $7. Need to see his best.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Morphettville Bm84 on October 4 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Grinzinger Prince carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. Last start 5th of 8 at Morphettville Bm82 on November 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mt Niseko with 62.5kg at $5.50. Rough hope at best.
Last start 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 15 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Don't Hope Do with 59.5kg at $17. The run before that second last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 8 len behind Beast Mode carrying 57.5kg at $10. Outclassed.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on October 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Beast Mode with 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 13 over 955m defeating Big Me with 60.5kg at $7. Fitter but risking.
Last start won by 2.5 len at Ballarat Bm66 October 14 over 1000m defeating Exuberance with 60kg at $6. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trembles carrying 60kg at $8. May find this a bit rich.
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track in the G3 Begonia Belle on November 1 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind New York Lustre carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind She's Bulletproof with 57kg at $11. Can be hitting the line.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zealously with 55.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 13 len behind Rothfire with 56.5kg at $41. Can bounce back.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 26 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Vain Champagne carrying 57kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Bendigo 3yo Hcp April 12 over 1100m defeating Let'sfacethemusic carrying 51kg at $2.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Minor hope over a suitable trip.
Most recently led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 53.5kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 on October 3 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Stokke with 59.5kg at $3. Rough hope.
Last start faded in the straight 7th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 2 len behind Stretan Angel with 56kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 October 3 over 1000m defeating Trembles with 60.5kg at $3.40. Harder again but is progressive.
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm66 September 17 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Bine with 59kg at $2.35. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 on October 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Stokke with 59kg at $5. Trip suits but this class will test.