Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a Bm78 at Rosehill on August 29 over 2000m defeating Anthracite carrying 58kg at $1.35. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5 len in a Bm72 at Canterbury on August 5 over 1900m defeating Forbidden Riff carrying 58kg at $1.26. Exciting gelding who looks ready for this tough assignment.
3. 3. Bella Montagna
J: REGAN BAYLISST: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: 425x4
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup on September 4 over 2100m, 0.9 len behind Matusalem with 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 16 in a Bm78 at Gosford on May 9 over 2100m, 1.0 len behind Monopolistic carrying 60kg at $9.50. Caught the eye first up and this track and trip suits.
5. 5. Elliptical
J: KERRIN MCEVOYT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 95453
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup on September 4 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Matusalem with 54kg at $9. Before that 5th of 8 in the G3 Premier's Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Boniface carrying 53kg at $10. Holding form and can feature with the right run.
1. 1. Changingoftheguard
J: TIM CLARKT: KRIS LEES
F: 910x8
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 in the G3 Premier's Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Boniface with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 9th of 14 in the G3 NE Manion Cup at Rosehill on March 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 58.5kg at $26. Sydney Cup winner open to plenty of improvement second up.
7. 7. Amplify
J: DYLAN GIBBONST: CIARON MAHER
F: 94313
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 8 in the LR City Tatt's Club Cup at Randwick on September 5 over 2400m, 2 len behind So You Are carrying 53kg at $7.50. The start before that won by a nose in a Open Bm85 at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 2020m on a rain affected track defeating Our Turn Now carrying 59kg at $2.80. Meets a tougher line-up and place best.
4. 4. Age Of Sail
J: TOM SHERRYT: KRIS LEES
F: 38x97
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Eliyass carrying 54kg at $151. Second-up ran last of 7 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup on September 4 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Matusalem carrying 54kg at $51. Looking to others.
8. 8. Steel Blaze
J: REECE JONEST: BRETT LAZZARINI
F: 08936
Price History:
71.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently from last on the turn ran second last of 7 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup on September 4 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Matusalem with 54kg at $101. The run before that 3rd in a small field in the Wyong Cup Prel on August 16 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Captain Fenkel carrying 56kg at $18. Looking to others.
Non-Runners
2. 2. So You Are
J: RACHEL KINGT: BJORN BAKER
F: 32421
Price History:
3.25
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.75 len in the LR City Tatt's Club Cup at Randwick on September 5 over 2400m defeating Fernao with 57.5kg at $3. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in the G3 Premier's Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Boniface with 53kg at $3.60. In career best form and hard to hold out in this vein of form.