HKJC WORLD POOL TROPHY
BEL MERCI (1) caught the eye first up off a long break in G3 company, her first run for Ciaron Maher having promised plenty as an early 2yo. She charged through the line from last, running the third-fastest last 200m of the day behind a very good filly in Alpha Sophie. Down the straight here suits and she should be fitter. WINTERY (4) narrowly beat Bel Merci home there in a good effort on speed. She'll be up there again and running another honest race. EDUCATED (6) is undefeated in two starts, resuming with a dominant win against the older horses first up at Cranbourne. She didn't beat any stars there but did it easily and looks set to measure up. HEADBANGER (10) destroyed her rivals at Cranbourne last time by eight lengths, albeit in moderate time against limited opposition. She might be ready to go on with it now. GWEN'S GIRL (8) has won two on the bounce and can measure up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUBEL MERCI (1) caught the eye first up off a long break in G3 company, her first run for Ciaron Maher having promised plenty as an early 2yo. She charged through the line from last, running the third-fastest last 200m of the day behind a very good filly in Alpha Sophie. Down the straight here suits and she should be fitter. WINTERY (4) narrowly beat Bel Merci home there in a good effort on speed. She'll be up there again and running another honest race. EDUCATED (6) is undefeated in two starts, resuming with a dominant win against the older horses first up at Cranbourne. She didn't beat any stars there but did it easily and looks set to measure up. HEADBANGER (10) destroyed her rivals at Cranbourne last time by eight lengths, albeit in moderate time against limited opposition. She might be ready to go on with it now. GWEN'S GIRL (8) has won two on the bounce and can measure up.
Second-up. First-up after a year 3rd of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Alpha Sofie with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Reisling on March 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tempted with 55.5kg at $8. Excellent from the back fresh and that's the right form for this.
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track F&M Bm78 January 17 over 1100m defeating Celerity carrying 54kg at $16. Fancy others have more to come now.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Ethereal October 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Spicy Lu carrying 57kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1150m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Angel Ladder with 56kg at $18. Likely needs further.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 January 23 over 1000m defeating Shinjina with 58kg at $7. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Peter Le Grand on February 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Alpha Sofie carrying 56kg at $15. Brings the right form and will take catching.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moe Bm62 January 25 over 1000m defeating Francine carrying 58kg at $5. Second-up 5th of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 19 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Trapper John carrying 59kg at $7.50. Fitter but others look better placed.
Second-up. Strong on debut as favourite; won by 1.5 len at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1100m defeating Unobscured with 56kg at $1.55. Went for a spell before returning favourite; won by 3.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 66 January 30 over 1000m defeating Tookay Pete carrying 55kg at $1.70. Hard to fault on current form. Progressive filly who can measure up.
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on February 9 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gentle Steel with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp February 28 over 1200m defeating Ornos carrying 55kg at $18. Nice type but will need improvement.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 3.5 len at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 February 6 over 1000m defeating Eternal Darkness carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 2 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1000m defeating Leona with 56kg at $1.70. Heading the right way and have to respect.
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm64 on February 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fundamental Nature carrying 58kg at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on January 21 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Crocodile carrying 59kg at $8. Going well with each way claims.
At the latest run favourite; won by 8 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1000m defeating Invincible Lover with 57kg at $1.40. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Trapper John carrying 56kg at $4.80. Huge win last time and has to be respected off that.
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Classic October 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Salty Pearl with 57kg at $101. On debut second last of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Arizona Luck with 56kg at $21. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on February 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Gwen's Girl carrying 57.5kg at $10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 20 over 1125m defeating General Blu with 56kg at $11. This might be too rich.