BLACK CAVIAR LIGHTNING RACE DAY, 14 FEB
Results
YES I KNOW (14) is looking to turn the tables on FIORENOT (2) from their clash here on New Year's Eve over this trip and sets up well to do so. The pace was strong there and Yes I Know sat close to it while also covering a bit of extra ground. He meets Fiorenot 2.5kg better off at the weights now and fares far better at the draw. Fiorenot is likely to get right back and that could prove the difference. DARK SIMBA (6) is the danger to that pair. He's been okay without really putting his hand up this time in, but he's been slowly building and now gets to 1800m which should ideally. His SP profile suggests he's better than BM70 grade. AMBASSADORIAL (8) stuck on well behind Fiorenot first up and should only be fitter. He doesn't have the upside of a few but has to be considered. ALL SO CLEAR (3) ran well in a dash home here fresh, he could add some value to the exotics at big odds.
Visit TAB.COM.AUYES I KNOW (14) is looking to turn the tables on FIORENOT (2) from their clash here on New Year's Eve over this trip and sets up well to do so. The pace was strong there and Yes I Know sat close to it while also covering a bit of extra ground. He meets Fiorenot 2.5kg better off at the weights now and fares far better at the draw. Fiorenot is likely to get right back and that could prove the difference. DARK SIMBA (6) is the danger to that pair. He's been okay without really putting his hand up this time in, but he's been slowly building and now gets to 1800m which should ideally. His SP profile suggests he's better than BM70 grade. AMBASSADORIAL (8) stuck on well behind Fiorenot first up and should only be fitter. He doesn't have the upside of a few but has to be considered. ALL SO CLEAR (3) ran well in a dash home here fresh, he could add some value to the exotics at big odds.
At the latest run second last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Welcometotheshow with 58kg at $11. The run before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Opening Address with 60.5kg at $21. Risking.
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track Bm70 December 31 over 1800m defeating Yes I Know with 58.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on December 3 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Touchdown with 60kg at $7.50. Strong win last time and will be very hard to hold out once more.
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track Nmw on December 31 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Somewhere carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mr Verse with 60kg at $7. Nice return, has each way claims here.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 60.5kg at $61. Last start 3rd of 7 at Nhill Nhill Cup on December 26 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Sirius Black carrying 56kg at $2.25. Not far from the winner last time but this will test.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Eye For An Eye with 58kg at $14. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on December 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Falaise with 61kg at $7. Won't find this easy.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Watersports with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that 6th of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Mortal Halo carrying 59kg at $3.20. Gets more ground now and can improve.
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stealth Of Night with 60.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Eye For An Eye with 60.5kg at $11. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track Bm70 on December 31 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 on October 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 60.5kg at $11. Nice return and should be in this for a long way.
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Tatura Bm62 December 14 over 1600m defeating Aka Daka carrying 61kg at $2.30. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Boga Legend carrying 59kg at $6. Harder now but not hopeless.
Last start 6th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Watersports with 59.5kg at $16. Before that second last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on December 3 over 1500m, 8 len behind Storm Season carrying 60kg at $12. Risking.
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Watersports with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Superstock carrying 56kg at $13. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
Most recently 4th of 13 at this track Bm70 on December 31 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Fiorenot carrying 58.5kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on December 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Darkbonee with 61kg at $17. Tested again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Eye For An Eye with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second-up favourite; won by a nose at Seymour Bm62 December 28 over 1600m defeating Itsukushima with 60kg at $3.40. Harder now, place hope.
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track Bm70 on December 31 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Fiorenot with 58kg at $3.30. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm74 on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 56kg at $3. Coming along well and sets up ideally hre.
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on January 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Botanical Boy carrying 58kg at $8.50. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on December 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mometz carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Minor hope again.