YULONG NEWMARKET HANDICAP
The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap where outstanding colt TENTYRIS (2) is out to break history. Only hall of famer Ajax has won the race as a 3yo with 57kg, the next highest was Weekend Hussler with 56kg. That said, he was frankly ridiculous winning the Lightning first up, still last at the 200m mark but ripping home in electric splits to score comfortably. He'll love 1200m here and can announce himself the best sprinter in the country with victory. ANGEL CAPITAL (4) could be the main danger at double figures. He's enigmatic, over racing badly fresh when heavily backed to beat Joliestar. This is his chance to get the elusive G1, imagine Waller has him raring to go. MY GLADIOLA (13) meets Tentyris much better at the weights now. She'll fancy her chances of turning the tables with 50.5kg. WAR MACHINE (3) struggled fresh but his dominant G2 Gilgai win here remains in memory. BENEDETTA (7) was held up in the Lightning and flashed late. She may have come back better this time for Maher, wary.
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Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tentyris with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moonee Valley G1 Moir Stks September 6 over 1000m defeating Alabama Lass with 58.5kg at $6. Good horse but prefer around a bend.
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at this track G1 Lightning February 14 over 1000m defeating My Gladiola carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 1200m defeating Raging Force with 58.5kg at $2.25. Outstanding colt who has been weighted right up to his best.
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Pakenham in the G2 Aust Stks on January 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hedged with 58.5kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $10. He's better than the fresh run and his straight form gives him a good hope.
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Joliestar carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on September 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sepals with 53.5kg at $2.90. Enigmatic but he's very talented and could be the main danger.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Randwick Golden Eagle November 1 over 1500m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Autumn Glow with 57.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Caulfield Bm100 August 30 over 1400m slow track defeating Home Rule with 55.5kg at $3.10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Talented horse, 1200m might be on the sharp side.
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track G3 Rising Fast November 1 over 1200m defeating Geegees Mistruth with 57kg at $4.20. Good return, solid each way chance.
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tentyris with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track in the G1 Vrc Sprint on November 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Giga Kick with 56.5kg at $19. Big run fresh, have to respect off that.
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 7 len behind Tropicus with 52kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind La Fracas with 59.5kg at $4. Outlcassed.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track G3 Standish January 10 over 1200m defeating Extratwo carrying 55kg at $11. Last start from last on the turn second last of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Japan Ra Plate on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Willaidow with 56kg at $4.40. Nice type but this is a new test.
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Tropicus with 52kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm84 January 31 over 1100m defeating Gracie's Rain with 56.5kg at $3. Ran a great race last time but this is harder again.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Way To The Stars carrying 57kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt February 21 over 1100m. Didn't jump last time, she could so better.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Morphettville LR Durbridge January 31 over 1100m defeating Klabel with 58.5kg at $6. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Power Beau carrying 61kg at $6.50. Can't have.
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Tentyris with 54kg at $7. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track LR Cap D'antibes September 13 over 1100m defeating Akaysha with 58.5kg at $4.40. Gets the weight off Tentyris now and that makes her dangerous.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Esk Prince on February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tempted with 56kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Tempted carrying 55kg at $8. Dangerous with 50kg if he can find his best.
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Rubiton on February 7 over 1100m, 3 len behind Oak Hill carrying 54kg at $3. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Caulfield G3 Zeditave February 21 over 1200m defeating Devil Night carrying 56kg at $3.50. Have genuine queries on that form.