TAB & WORLD POOL KEWNEY STAKES
Very little between the top two. We'll lean the way of SASS APPEAL (2) who has won three on the bounce, leading throughout to win the Desirable Stakes here last time out. She got an easy time there with Ole Dancer ridden cold behind her, but she'll get favours again and can take plenty of catching. SALTY PEARL (1) is the clear danger. She bumped into Sheza Alibi last time in the Angus Armanasco but beat the rest and will be peaking now. LATHLAIN (7) was utterly dominant in a BM66 fresh at $1.45 having shown stakes level ability last time in work. She can take that next step. MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA (4) managed to place at big odds in the Armanasco and sets up for every hope again here. PILLOW FIGHT (5) is a handy filly down from Sydney who can run well.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery little between the top two. We'll lean the way of SASS APPEAL (2) who has won three on the bounce, leading throughout to win the Desirable Stakes here last time out. She got an easy time there with Ole Dancer ridden cold behind her, but she'll get favours again and can take plenty of catching. SALTY PEARL (1) is the clear danger. She bumped into Sheza Alibi last time in the Angus Armanasco but beat the rest and will be peaking now. LATHLAIN (7) was utterly dominant in a BM66 fresh at $1.45 having shown stakes level ability last time in work. She can take that next step. MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA (4) managed to place at big odds in the Armanasco and sets up for every hope again here. PILLOW FIGHT (5) is a handy filly down from Sydney who can run well.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Space Rider with 57kg at $5. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 58.5kg at $5. Brings the class form and will be very hard to hold out.
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track LR Desirable Stks February 14 over 1400m defeating Ole Dancer with 56kg at $1.95. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track 3yo Bm70 January 17 over 1400m defeating The Volta with 52.5kg at $2.05. Flying and will be very hard to catch again.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track in the G1 Vrc Oaks November 6 over 2500m, 4 len behind Strictly Business carrying 56kg at $31. On debut fourth of 7 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Yum with 57kg at $4.40. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that won by a neck at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 February 9 over 1600m defeating Grey Ice with 52kg at $8.50. Have to respect on latest.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 13 over 1550m, head behind Emballee carrying 59kg at $3.70. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cinsault carrying 54kg at $31. Could give some cheek.
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo F Bm64 on January 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toronado Queen with 59kg at $3. Second-up 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56kg at $26. Up in trip could suit now but place best.
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 5.5 len at Seymour Bm66 February 20 over 1400m defeating Strike Gold carrying 56kg at $1.45. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yum carrying 56kg at $7.50. Dominant fresh and has always been up to Group class.
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a long-neck at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw February 19 over 1400m defeating Ottolenghi with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo F SWP on September 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind After Summer with 56kg at $4.20. Harder now.
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Hallowed Halls with 57kg at $5. Last start won by 1.5 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1590m defeating Kings Domain with 57kg at $5.50. Looks tested against this line-up.