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Drummond Golf Vase (Moonee Valley Vase) – Form Comments

25/10/2018 16:16

G2 – 2040m – Turf

1 Aramayo Sound effort when long head 2nd to Maid Of Heaven in G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on 6 October. That followed 1600m G3 Spring Stakes win by 0.9 lengths from Cloak. Promising galloper capable wet or dry.
2 Outrageous Over-raced and just fair when 10.4 lengths 10th to The Autumn Sun in G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) on 13 October. That followed 1.05 lengths 4th to Leonardo Da Hinchi in G2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) at this track. Needs to settle better at this distance.
3 Mickey Blue Eyes Strong finishing winner of the Listed Dulcify Quality at 1600m on good ground. Then settled too far back on soft track when 4.5 lengths 5th to Maid Of Heaven in G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on 6 October.
4 Dealmaker Settled too far back when 5.2 lengths 6th to Maid Of Heaven in G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on 6 October. Expect better.
5 Savoie Front-runner who scored impressive 4 lengths win from Tolemac in Flemington 1800m 3YO SWP on 26 September. Then 2.5 lengths 3rd to stablemate Extra Brut in Listed UCI Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on 6 October. Racing well.
6 Cloak Sound on pace effort in race set up for back markers when 2 lengths 5th to Syd’s Coin in Caulfield 1600m 3YO Handicap on 17 October. Runner-up to top weight three starts back and chance if runs out the 2040m.
7 Real Success Unlucky when 0.75 lengths 2nd to Syd’s Coin in Caulfield 1600m 3YO Handicap on 17 October. Improving galloper going to this distance for first time.
8 Approach Discreet Ran on well when 4.2 lengths 3rd to Savoie in Flemington 1800m 3YO SWP on 26 September. Vet then reported slow recovery after 0.4 lengths 5th to Burn Off in Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1800m) at Morphettville on 13 October.
9 Thunderdome Led when nose 2nd to Extra Brut in Caulfield 1600m 3YO Handicap on 22 September. Then ridden back when 7.3 lengths 10th to Extra Brut in Listed UCI Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on 6 October.
10 Stars Of Carrum Ran on well when nose 2nd to Burn Off in Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1800m) at Morphettville on 13 October. Maiden but shows some promise. Placed in 1550m barrier trial since last run.
11 Botti Strong winner of Geelong 1755m Benchmark 64 Handicap on 1 October at first appearance on good ground. Then blocked for clear run when 2.5 lengths 5th to Beach God in Moe Benchmark 70 Handicap (2050m) on soft ground on 18 October. Shows staying promise.
12 Savvy Oak Improved from last at the 400m when 4.75 lengths 6th to Extra Brut in Listed UCI Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on 6 October. Looks like extra distance will suit.
13 Verry Elleegant Backs up quickly from excellent 0.5 lengths win from Aristia in G3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield last Saturday. That followed extremely unlucky third to Amphitrite in G2 Edward Manifold Stakes on 6 October.
14 Stripping Royalty Ran on well to win Bendigo 1400m Maiden before over-racing when 4.7 lengths last of seven behind Burn Off in Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1800m) at Morphettville on 13 October.
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15 Vow And Declare Up in class from Warrnambool 2381m Maiden win on soft ground on 19 October.
16 Power Of Attorney Raced handy but didn’t finish off when 8 lengths 11th to Extra Brut in Listed UCI Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on 6 October.
17 Scamper Sound effort when 1 length 2nd to Nicci By Name in Mornington 1500m Maiden on 11 October but this is much stronger race.