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Premiere Stakes - Form Comments

28/09/2017 18:12

G2 – 1200m – Turf

1 Chautauqua 2016 Chairman’s Sprint Prize winner who returned from spell with 2.2 lengths 7th to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September (won in track record time). That was sound effort in race dominated from the front. Strong finisher who has won three of four starts this course and distance and performs on all track conditions.
2 Clearly Innocent Not raced since June when placed in G 1 Stradbroke Handicap at 1350m. Not noted for fresh form but profile may have changed as this is only second campaign for this trainer. Won nine of 16 starts and capable all conditions (unbeaten in four starts on rain affected ground). Generally ridden back.
3 Takedown Raced handy and held on well when 2 lengths 5th to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September. Beaten by 1.8 lengths when sixth to Aerovelocity in 2016 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint. Usually races handy to the speed and best form has been on good rated tracks.
4 Fell Swoop Raced in restricted room from 700m to 600m when 2.1 lengths 6th  to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September. That was first run since May and does have good record second-up. Placed both starts this course and distance. Usually races close to the speed and proven on good and soft ground.
5 Kuro Not raced since January when second in G 2 Expressway Stakes at this distance at Rosehill. Had two recent barrier trials and boasts two wins and three placings from seven fresh runs. Races handy and has won on good and heavy ground. Moreira rides.
6 The Monstar Raced on speed when 3.1 lengths last of four behind  Redzel in G 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) on 2 September. Often leads and has performed well both starts this course and distance. Acts on all going.
7 Ball Of Muscle Showed usual speed when 1.3 lengths 2nd to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September. That was first run from spell and also has excellent record second-up. In the first three at eight of ten starts this distance. Won on good and soft ground (failed one start on heavy).
8 Moher Not raced since June when placed in Listed race at 1600m. Performed well in two recent barrier trials but not won short of 1400m and not previously won when fresh. Usually races handy but may be beaten for early speed at this distance. Handles all track conditions.
9 English Caught wide throughout when 1.8 lengths 4th to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September. Fitter for that run and sound record here includes head 2nd to Chautauqua in G 1 T.J. Smith Stakes last April. Usually stalks the speed. Capable all conditions.
10 In Her Time Not raced since June when placed in G 1 Tatt’s Tiara (1350m for mares). Has been placed at G 1 level against the ‘boys’ and twice won fresh. Won barrier trial on 19 September. Generally races on speed. Best form on good tracks although does have one soft ground win on record.
11 Nieta Finished off well when 1.5 lengths 3rd to Redzel in G 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on 16 September. Usually races handy and excels on soft and heavy ground. Failed one previous attempt this distance but that was early in career and spell immediately followed.
12 Pumpkin Pie Slow to begin and struck interference when 1.9 lengths 8th to Isorich in Benchmark 84 Handicap (1200m) at Randwick on 16 September. Faces huge rise in class. Generally races midfield and proven on good and soft ground.