1. Trade Talk | Ran on ok for sixth after settling midfield in transit 3L at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ over 1400m. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 6.9L at Ascot Rtg 72+ over 1600m. |
2. Pearls And Prawns | Nice effort for fourth when running on late 3.2L at Belmont Rtg 72+ over 1000m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 5.8L at Ascot Rtg 72+ over 1200m. Has won second-up previously. |
3. Hot Style | Came home strongly over the concluding stages for a nice fourth 2.9L at Geraldton Rtg 70+ over 1213m. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 6.7L at Geraldton Rtg 70+ over 1400m. |
4. Cool Serenity | Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.8L at Geraldton R/Champ Heat over 1200m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.6L at Ascot R/Champ Fnl over 1200m. Has the advantage of performing at this track/distance. |
5. Danehill Matilda | Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.7L at Geraldton Rtg 58+ over 1100m. Passed a few horses over the concluding stages for fourth 3L at Geraldton Rtg 70+ over 1200m. |
6. Jupiter Rising | Yielded into sixth place after going forward and sitting behind the leaders 7.9L at Geraldton Rtg 70+ over 1400m. Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 5.2L at Geraldton Rtg 70+ over 1200m. Won second-up in the past. |