VRC MEMBER RICHARD JOHN ROWLANDS PLATE
Results
Competitive race. SAINT GEORGE (2) looks a solid each-way price off a nice return here over 1620m, getting home nicely for fourth to Seafall. Up to 2000m suits perfectly and although only second up he's run well early in campaigns before. THINK GIANT (12) is the tricky one, second up in Australia. His debut here was good at Caulfield when getting back and making steady ground nearer the inside. That perhaps flattered him a touch as others had to loop the field but he drops 8kg and gets Williams on with improvement to come. BANKERS CHOICE (1) was beaten by NELLIE LEYLAX (7) last time at Caulfield. Bankers Choice had to work early to find the front and stuck on bravely while Nellie Leylax got the perfect drop. Fancy Bankers Choice can turn the tables at bigger prices. SMOKIN' ROMANS (3) was third there and kept trying, he'll roll forward and should take some beating again.
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Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Hcp June 13 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Smokin' Romans with 56kg at $4.20. Worked early last time, he should be right there again.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track Davidbourke on June 20 over 1620m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Seafall with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Kingswood carrying 56kg at $2.90. Lovely return and is well placed to 2000m.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nellie Leylax with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Bankers Choice with 57.5kg at $26. Racing well and should be competitive again.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 May 9 over 2000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Plymouth carrying 59kg at $51. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm100 August 2 over 1410m, 2.75 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $31. Happy to risk off the break.
Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Detonator Jack with 56kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 58kg at $21. Racing well and has claims.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 14th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Portland carrying 54kg at $51. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Rosehill LR Mckell Cup June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Tavros with 54kg at $31. Was big odds last time but have to respect.
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Portland with 54kg at $13. Given lovely ride last time but won well, big chance again.
Most recently ran last of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 57.5kg at $31. Needs to lift.
Most recently 6th of 9 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nellie Leylax with 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54.5kg at $11. Poor last time but had been coming along well prior, could forgive.
At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Detonator Jack carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 54kg at $51. Risking.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile May 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Von Hauke with 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide April 11 over 1529m, soft track; 16 len behind Arran Bay carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. See this one.
Second-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 61kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Compiegne in the LR Pr Pelleas on July 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Uthred carrying 58kg at $3.90. Nice local debut and sets up well with no weight.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 11 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Prince Eric with 54.5kg at $31. Before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Belle Savoir with 58.5kg at $41. Okay last week but will need to improve again.