VRC CHAMPIONS SPRINT
Results
Onto the first of our Group Ones. Very excited to see Coolmore winner TENTYRIS (10) back up against the older horses. He was outstanding on Saturday, weaving through the field and letting rip to score dominantly in fast time. We've seen the 3yo sprinting form hold up well with Tempted beating all bar Ka Ying Rising in The Everest, and Tentyris might just be the best of the lot. JOLIESTAR (6) comes through The Everest, not beaten far at all in fifth. Like the wide draw for her and she is the established class runner of the field. GIGA KICK (1) was back with a bang winning the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, sitting back off a strong tempo and ripping home. His best is top notch and he hits this fresh on the scene. TROPICUS (5) was very good in the Schillaci on speed, kicking strongly as the others near him were beaten out of sight. Doubt he can win, but he can give some cheek. CABALLUS (3) was strong winning on Saturday, albeit in much slower time than Tentyris.
Visit TAB.COM.AUOnto the first of our Group Ones. Very excited to see Coolmore winner TENTYRIS (10) back up against the older horses. He was outstanding on Saturday, weaving through the field and letting rip to score dominantly in fast time. We've seen the 3yo sprinting form hold up well with Tempted beating all bar Ka Ying Rising in The Everest, and Tentyris might just be the best of the lot. JOLIESTAR (6) comes through The Everest, not beaten far at all in fifth. Like the wide draw for her and she is the established class runner of the field. GIGA KICK (1) was back with a bang winning the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, sitting back off a strong tempo and ripping home. His best is top notch and he hits this fresh on the scene. TROPICUS (5) was very good in the Schillaci on speed, kicking strongly as the others near him were beaten out of sight. Doubt he can win, but he can give some cheek. CABALLUS (3) was strong winning on Saturday, albeit in much slower time than Tentyris.
Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 11 over 1100m defeating Tropicus carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Joliestar with 59kg at $3.80. Big win fresh and we know his best is very good.
At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Briasa carrying 58.5kg at $41. Hard to have.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track G3 Rising Fast November 1 over 1200m defeating Geegees Mistruth carrying 57kg at $4.20. Dominant on Saturday, deserves his chance.
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $18. Last start 7th of 13 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Caballus carrying 59kg at $18. Can't have.
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Arkansaw Kid with 58.5kg at $12. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci on October 11 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Giga Kick with 58.5kg at $2.80. Huge in defeat last time, could stick on for a place.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.2 len at Randwick G2 The Shorts September 20 over 1100m defeating Briasa carrying 56kg at $4.80. Last start 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 56.5kg at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Star mare who will take a power of beating.
Last start ran last of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 56.5kg at $61. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $7.50. Finds a few better.
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci on October 11 over 1100m, 4 len behind Giga Kick with 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 15 at this track in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Joliestar with 57kg at $14. See again.
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 Begonia Belle on November 1 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind New York Lustre with 55kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Zealously with 54kg at $12. This is too hard.
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; settled well back; won by 2.25 len at this track G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m defeating My Gladiola with 57kg at $2.90. Before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 1200m defeating Raging Force with 58.5kg at $2.25. Huge win last week, can measure up to the older horses.