DEANE LESTER FLEMINGTON CUP 1849
Results
Onto our feature, honouring the great Deane Lester. BLACK RUN (3) comes down from Sydney in solid form for this. He stepped up to 2400m two back in the Listed Winter Cup and gave a huge sight behind Thebudgiesmugla who has won the Caloundra Cup impressively since. He just battled last time giving away weight to some progressive ones but gets a nice run here and the different form appeals. The rest largely come through the Banjo Paterson Final won by HIGHLAND BLAZE (6). He proved far too good receiving 7kg off BOLD SOUL (1) there, too strong out wide. That gap is now 4kg, both should be fighting out the finish again. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (9) got home well for third there and has claims again, he'll be going jumping soon with the Musgrave yard. VIRTUOUS CIRCLE (5) has thoroughly worn out patience but he is good enough to win this.
Visit TAB.COM.AUOnto our feature, honouring the great Deane Lester. BLACK RUN (3) comes down from Sydney in solid form for this. He stepped up to 2400m two back in the Listed Winter Cup and gave a huge sight behind Thebudgiesmugla who has won the Caloundra Cup impressively since. He just battled last time giving away weight to some progressive ones but gets a nice run here and the different form appeals. The rest largely come through the Banjo Paterson Final won by HIGHLAND BLAZE (6). He proved far too good receiving 7kg off BOLD SOUL (1) there, too strong out wide. That gap is now 4kg, both should be fighting out the finish again. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (9) got home well for third there and has claims again, he'll be going jumping soon with the Musgrave yard. VIRTUOUS CIRCLE (5) has thoroughly worn out patience but he is good enough to win this.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Highland Blaze with 60kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 59kg at $7. Racing well and should be right there again.
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 58kg at $12. Before that 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Western Front carrying 58.5kg at $6. Has the ability but place best on last run.
Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at Rosehill Stayers Cup on June 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind King Pedro carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Cup on June 13 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Fancy the Sydney form will stack up well here.
Last start 10th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 56.5kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; nose behind The Western Front with 56.5kg at $17. Likely to struggle.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 7 len behind Highland Blaze with 58kg at $16. The run before that ran second last of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Vegas Jack with 58kg at $9.50. Slightly better last time and his best is good enough.
Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track Banjo Paterson July 4 over 2600m on a soft track defeating Bold Soul with 53kg at $10. Before that 7th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Vegas Jack with 53kg at $11. Beat key rivals last time and is well placed to do so again.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 July 8 over 2125m on a heavy track defeating Zeyno carrying 51.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Shultzy carrying 57kg at $13. This is tougher, place best.
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Chase on May 31 over 3900m, in the wet; 12 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 76.5kg at $1.85. The race before that favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Warrnambool Brierly May 5 over 3450m in the wet defeating Hit The Road Jack carrying 75kg at $2.10. Champion jumper, not sure he'll quite be sharp enough here.
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 4 over 2600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Highland Blaze with 53kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 20 over 2540m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Vegas Jack with 53kg at $16. Will take holding out again.
At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 1 over 2400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Nearco Frod carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm66 on June 24 over 2100m, 6 len behind Sunsets carrying 60kg at $21. Making up the numbers.