Horse Racing
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The Galaxy – Form Comments

22/03/2018 16:27

G1 – 1100m – Turf

1 Le Romain Not raced since September last year when bled when 12.7 lengths 11th to Humidor in G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. Had two recent barrier trials, finishing close third in the latest on 28 February. Two wins, three placings from five previous fresh runs. Has great record on soft and heavy ground (especially heavy).
2 Jungle Edge Ran 0.4 lengths 3rd to Russian Revolution and Redzel in this race last year on heavy ground. Return from break with sound 1.75 lengths 2nd to Redzel in G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on 10 March. On pace runner who excels on soft and heavy ground. Each of 13 careers wins on soft-heavy.
3 In Her Time Quality mare who hasn’t raced since October when head 2nd to Hey Doc in G1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. Won three of five fresh runs including G2 Premiere Stakes last September. Best form on good tracks but is a G2 winner at 1300m on soft track. Won barrier trial on 14 March.
4 Secret Agenda Withdrawn
5 English Slow to begin and ran home OK when 3.9 lengths 5th to Redzel in G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on 10 March. Unplaced this race past two years after winning the Challenge Stakes. Mixes form on wet but has wins on soft and heavy ground to credit.
6 Takedown Vet reported no abnormality after 5.6 lengths 7th of 8 to Redzel in G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on 10 March. That was first run since October. Not won in nine starts on soft and heavy ground.
7 Ball Of Muscle Battled on fairly when 3.75 lengths 6th to Redkirk Warrior in G1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on 17 February at first run this year. Front-runner with two wins on soft ground but best performances have been on good tracks.
8 Supido Second home on grandstand side when 1.1 lengths 5th to Redkirk Warrior in G1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on 10 March. Ran 3rd to English in last year’s G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) on heavy ground at one of only two runs right-handed.
9 Thronum Led to win G2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on 26 January. Possibly in wrong part of track last start when 5.5 lengths 12th to Redkirk Warrior in G1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on 10 March. Won three of six starts on soft and heavy including two heavy track wins going right-handed.
10 Snitty Kitty Led and fought well when head 2nd to Russian Revolution in G1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on 24 February. Won one race on slightly rain affected ground. No runs on very soft ground.
11 Derryn Vet reported no abnormality after 8.2 lengths last of 9 to Happy Clapper in G1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick on 10 March. Best form on soft ground and includes heavy win at 1200m this track last March.
12 Lady Esprit Last to first winner at 1000m at Caulfield on 3 February and again ran on late when 2 lengths 7th to Russian Revolution in G1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on 24 February. Won twice on slightly rain affected ground; unplaced one run on heavy.
13 Viridine Slow to begin and ran on well when 2.9 lengths 4th to Redzel in G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on 10 March. Three-year-old who’s won four of six starts including one win on soft ground. 3YO’s have three wins in this race in past 10 years (eight wins, past 20 years).
14 Pariah Withdrawn
15 The Mission Well beaten at first run this year when 5.8 lengths last of eight to Redzel in G2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on 10 March. Two wins have come on heavy ground – from only three starts on rain affected ground.