We sizzled him last start from Pakenham when -1.2 lengths below benchmark ranked 22nd of Cup Day, but closing with the 2nd best last 800, and the 3rd best last 400 and 200 of the day with the 1000 being too short for him. Here out to 1100 has matched his PB from first up Caulfield also 1100, and the data strongly suggests 1200 would now be better for him. -1.4 at the 800 when 3rd line, before +1.3 in the mid race and +2.1 last 400. Peaked on his run at the 200 losing 2 lengths late. This was also seen via the 2nd best last 800, but just the 13th best last 200 of the day. Can break through benchmark from here now.

REPOST AFTER CAULFIELD 1100 WIN 14/10

Big return! Resumed with good market support despite 196 days away, and then aided by the last scratching of hot favourite CRUISERWEIGHT, but it's hard to think he wouldn't have beaten him too with this effortless win. -4.6 at the 800 stalking the leaders before -5.3 in the mid race. Last 400 was benchmark, but note losing 1.6 lengths over the last 200 in isolation via whatever combination of having the race won and conditioning. He was a very promising late 2yo winning 3 in a row including 2 at Flemington with booming ground made up figures, but didn't come up in two summer runs. He's got more wins in store.

Subsequently: Winner Sandown 09/09. Unplaced Caulfield 27/09 then winner Caulfield 14/10

Tough front-runner who just missed against rock hard fit veteran HOME RULE, and the data says he'll take great benefit from the run fitness wise. -4.0 at the 800 sitting 2 lengths from the lead, before +1.5 in the mid race meaning a 5.5 length mid-race squeeze. That saw him out closing with -5.2 last 400, but lost 2 lengths in isolation over the last 200. He's clearly a firmer the better type, and has a history of improving with racing and holding his form. Last prep he won at Flemington with an excellent +1.3 lengths above benchmark at his 8th run for the prep. Back here in similar BM84 on the 19th September looks ideal.

Subsequently: Unplaced Caulfield 19/09 then winner Caulfield 14/10

We stamped him from a big best of morning trial here a fortnight back with -1.4 lengths below benchmark, and he's backed it up stepping from 1045 to 1200 metres. This was significantly slower early going -19.9 lengths below benchmark v -4.0 at the 800 in his previous trial, before -8.5 in the mid race. However +1.5 last 400 with the last 200 in isolation being "race like" +3.5 was excellent comfortably holding off stakes winner NEW ENDEAVOUR. Can only repeat, he's a maiden and won't be for long if he brings this to his first couple of runs. 

Subsequently: 2nd Kembla 26/09 then winner Rosehill 14/10

We can't stamp him given the very soft overall time, but this is an import who was placed Royal Ascot week, and his close here is worthy of documenting. -24.1 and -10.3 first two sections stalking literal hurdle speed before -1.5 last 400. However the micro-splits are the eyebrow raiser. -5.3 from the 400 to 200, before +3.6 last 200 weaving through traffic. That's a near 9 length turn of foot. Entered for both Wednesday and Saturday at time of writing (12/10) and would be no surprise if he ran boldly in his first Australian start.

Subsequently: Winner Rosehill 14/10

Excellent return making it two from two up the straight and dragging her PB from -4.6 at Randwick at the end of her last prep to a just below benchmark level. -4.6 at the 800 relaxing 4.7 lengths from the lead, before an excellent best last 800 of the day close with +1.8 and +6.2 last two sections. However note she peaked on her run at the 200 losing 2.5 lengths late. This was also seen via the 3rd best last 400, but just the 19th best last 200 of the day. A new level is likely from here, so returning Turnbull Stakes day looks likely.

Subsequently: Winner Roman Consul 10/10 Rosehill

Tempo and position in running against! Just -11.2 at the 800 which was 4.2 lengths from the lead and a minimum 8 to 13 lengths below what her ideal early speed profile has been. -0.5 in the mid race was a solid 10.7 length squeeze from the 800 to 400, before +4.7 last 400. That was the 6th best of the day and the best of her career. (Underlining she's better using speed early.) This was only her 2nd local run, and she clearly ready to win. Will they back her up at the Sunshine Coast???

Subsequently: 4th Sunshine Coast and spelled. First up winner Rosehill 10/10 Nivison Group 3

Boom 2yo from his debut win at Randwick 20/12 ranked 4th on the day, but missed the Magic Millions due to a setback. This excellent "hidden" return however says he could have a big race in him this spring. Went back on a leaders track with little market support going -4.4 at the 800, before +4.1 from the 800 to 400. That's a blistering 8.5 length mid race squeeze. The run ended with +2.3 from the 400 to 200, but just +0.1 last 200 in isolation. The best last 800, and 3rd best last 600 and 400 of the day however is an excellent metric, with the 22nd best last 200 showing the taper. Caulfield Guineas target??

Subsequently: Winner Rosehill 12/09 at $8 then winner Golden Rose at $6, then winner Caulfield Guineas 10/10

Lightly raced 4yo who typical of the stable looks to be taken along very slowly and with the best still in front of him, and this trial confirms it given he was top 3 of a very strong session. -7.3 at the 800, before blistering closing sections of +2.6 and +1.5 and that included a 2.3 length slowdown/dip from the 400 to 200. Further context is the 3rd best last 800 of the morning. He won a strong Wyong 1000 first up last prep with a best of day -0.4 lengths below benchmark performance that included the best last 600, 400 and 200 of the day. Everything points to him turning up a better horse when he returns this time in.

Subsequently: Winner Warwick Farm 16/08, before 16/09 Canterbury 2nd and win Rosehill 10/10

One of the boom 2yo's of last season, and right on point to progress as a spring 3yo. Peaked winning the Group 3 Pago Pago mid-March with -0.3 lengths below benchmark, but that was after being forced to miss the Magic Millions when favourite due to a setback. Here -13.3 and -0.2 first two section, but a very slick turn of foot closing with +3.0 last 400 said he's right on point. In fact the 200 increments show more. -1.1 from the 600 to 400, before +2.1 from the 400 to 200. That's a 3.2 length pick up over 200 metres which is super sharp. Last 200 was +0.9 meaning a 1.2 length drop off, so a big fitness elevation to come too!

Subsequently: Unplaced first up then winner Rosehill 12/09 AND WINNER GOLDEN ROSE 26/09 AND WINNER CAULFIELD GUINEAS 10/10

Outstanding win which immediately elevates him into the top bracket of horses any age anywhere in the country, blowing apart his -0.3 previous PB. What set it up was a brutal lead speed of +13.6 lengths above benchmark at the 800, and he was 2.4 lengths back from that going +11.2. Deterioration understandably set in from there with -0.2 and -0.4 last 2 sections. However note he increased from benchmark to +0.7 from the 400 to 200 to put the race away, before losing 1.9 lengths over the last 200 which was still the best in the race. If he holds this figure and can drag it to 2000 metres, he's a live Cox Plate chance.

Subsequently: Winner Caulfield Guineas 10/10

A seemingly "just fair" 4th, but aside from being behind champion mares AUTUMN GLOW and SHEZA ALIBI, the race shape was dead against. -3.2 at the 800 was good speed 2.4 lengths from the lead, before +6.5 from the 800 to 400. That's a huge 9.7 length squeeze first up off a good tempo. Last 400 was just -3.4 as the exertion told. Last prep 2nd up she produced +2.5 when 3rd at Group 1 level to JOLIESTAR and BEIWACHT over 1300 metres. She's dangerous from here if she can "dodge" the first two home, as she's +4 range high quality when right, and should improve towards that figure from here.

Subsequently: 4th Rupert Clarke Caulfield 19/09 then winner Toorak Caulfield 10/10