Shepparton R2 CENTRAL TYRE SERVICE 3YO PACE
- Albion ParkQLDGOOD
- Globe DerbySAGOOD
- MenangleNSWFAST
- SheppartonVICGOOD
Central Tyre Service 3yo Pace
5:59pm • 2190m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • Pacers • 3YO • $20,0005:59pm • 2190m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • Pacers • 3YO • $20,000
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-2
Distance
5-0-2-2
Track & Distance
3-0-1-2
Last Season
6-2-0-2
This Season
8-1-5-1
Career
14-3-5-3
Prize Money
$190,188
Win Range
1770 - 2160
Last 10 Starts
33x4222212
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 14-3-5-3 | 5-0-2-2 | 11-2-3-3 | 3-0-1-2 | 3-0-1-2 | 8-1-5-1 | 6-2-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 79% | 80% | 73% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17 Jun 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 55. | Yirribee Dispersal Open | HFNK | $8,976 | Leigh Sutton | Fr7 | - | $1.12 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.7, 28.0) | Cut N Run NZ | Missed the Truth NK | Tiger Lou NZ 9.0m |
| 1/8 | 10 Jun 2022 | Albury | 1770m | - | NR up to 55. | Connect Solar & Electrical | - | $8,976 | Leigh Sutton | Sr1 | - | $2.25 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (58.0, 28.6) | Missed the Truth | Cut N Run NZ 7.8m | Tiger Lou NZ 2.9m |
| 2/6 | 31 May 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | - | George Croxford Tribute | 1.9m | $25,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.7) | Petillante | Missed the Truth 1.9m | Bettor Roll on 11.1m |
| 2/9 | 19 May 2022 | Marybro | 1690m | - | - | Mcphersons Printing Group | HD | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 27.7) | Major Annie NZ | Missed the Truth HD | Jilliby Willow 1.9m |
| 2/7 | 13 May 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | - | Euston Club Resort 3yo | 1.6m | $8,000 | Tayla French | Sr1 | - | $2.15 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (59.9, 30.8) | Warrantee | Missed the Truth 1.6m | Shallow Pockets 8.1m |
| 2/5 | 3 May 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Barastoc 3yo Pace | 1.7m | $8,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $1.18 | 10 days ago | - | 2:02.6 (58.8, 28.0) | Shaken Sands | Missed the Truth 1.7m | Itz Bull Speed Ahead NZ HD |
| 4/7 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | - | Tankard Dental Guineas | 10.2m | $14,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr4 | - | $4.40 | 98 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.7, 29.6) | Pas Guarantee | Victory George 3.5m | Relentless Me 4.8m |
| 3/7 | 15 Jan 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Graham Head Memorial 3yo | 5.1m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr1 | - | $5.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.5, 28.8) | Interest Free | Lochinvar Jag NK | Missed the Truth 4.1m |
| 3/12 | 30 Dec 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Silver | 6.5m | $25,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr2 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.2, 28.9) | Interest Free | Uncle Miki 3.0m | Missed the Truth 3.4m |
| 7/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Semi-Final | 12.9m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr5 | - | $126.00 | - | - | 1:56.7 (58.1, 27.8) | Solesseo Matuca | Hes Charlies Angel 3.1m | Heza Son of Agun 2.5m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Lies
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Grey, Gold Diamond, Royal Blue Sleeves
Owners
M A Thompson, A D Freemantle
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Sutton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Thompson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-1
Distance
2-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
9-2-1-2
This Season
2-1-0-0
Career
11-3-1-2
Prize Money
$140,509
Win Range
1650 - 1720
Last 10 Starts
x247380x71
Last Run
18 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 11-3-1-2 | 2-0-0-1 | 6-0-1-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 2-1-0-0 | 9-2-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 27% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 55% | 50% | 33% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14 Jun 2022 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Pcfa Critical Catch Pace | - | $7,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr2 | - | $1.28 | 40 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.4, 27.5) | Beach Villa | Serene Belle 17.2m | Gilty by the Beach NK |
| 7/8 | 5 May 2022 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | - | Apg Gold Bullion 3yo C&g | 28.4m | $10,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr1 | - | $18.00 | 126 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (57.7, 30.0) | Catch a Wave | District Attorney 13.9m | Khafaji 1.9m |
| 11/12 | 30 Dec 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Silver | 25.9m | $25,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $3.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.2, 28.9) | Interest Free | Uncle Miki 3.0m | Missed the Truth 3.4m |
| 8/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Semi-Final | 15.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (58.1, 27.8) | Solesseo Matuca | Hes Charlies Angel 3.1m | Heza Son of Agun 2.5m |
| 3/9 | 14 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C & G Ht | 11.7m | $10,000 | David Moran | Fr6 | - | $2.30 | 31 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.0, 27.9) | Solesseo Matuca | Lightning Dan 11.3m | Beach Villa HD |
| 7/12 | 13 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Crown 2yo C&g | 28.0m | $20,000 | David Moran | Fr1 | - | $1.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.5, 28.0) | Interest Free | Flash Jimmy 3.9m | Hes Charlies Angel 9.5m |
| 4/11 | 7 Nov 2021 | Marybro | 2190m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Crown 2yo C&g | 17.2m | $10,000 | David Moran | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (55.8, 28.7) | Catch a Wave | Muscle Bart 5.2m | Lightning Dan 3.6m |
| 2/12 | 23 Oct 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | - | Tatlow Stakes 2yo C & G | 2.0m | $50,000 | David Moran | Fr2 | - | $2.10 | 147 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.5, 28.1) | Heza Son of Agun | Beach Villa 2.0m | Interest Free NK |
| 3/10 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Apg Gold Bullion 2yo C&g | 3.5m | $125,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $1.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 28.3) | Lightning Dan | Khafaji 1.8m | Beach Villa 1.8m |
| 1/7 | 20 May 2021 | Balarat | 1710m | - | - | Apg Gold Bullion 2yo C&g | - | $7,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $1.10 | - | - | 1:55.4 (55.4, 27.7) | Beach Villa | Muscle Bart 17.4m | Zeus Dan 3.3m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Aston Villa USA
Trained at
Redcliffe
Colours
Hot Pink, Light Pink Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves & Pink Cuffs
Owners
Lauriston Bloodstock Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
4 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-1
Distance
3-0-1-1
Track & Distance
3-0-1-1
Last Season
5-1-1-2
This Season
2-0-2-0
Career
7-1-3-2
Prize Money
$27,094
Win Range
1740
Last 10 Starts
38123x22
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 7-1-3-2 | 3-0-1-1 | 3-0-1-1 | 3-0-1-1 | 3-0-1-1 | 2-0-2-0 | 5-1-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 86% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 100% | 80% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22 Jun 2022 | Echuca | 1755m | - | - | Robert Owen Memorial 3yo | 5.9m | $8,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Sr1 | - | $8.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.7, 28.3) | No Neigh Philtra | Alfresco 5.9m | Jarrad Said 14.4m |
| 2/7 | 7 Jun 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Saddleworld Shepparton 3yo | 1.2m | $8,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr4 | - | $12.00 | 161 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (58.5, 29.7) | Shireen | Alfresco 1.2m | Always Locksley 2.2m |
| 3/10 | 28 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Barastoc 2yo Pace | 18.0m | $7,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Sr3 | - | $8.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (58.5, 29.1) | Big Bad Ossie | Rock Phone 14.5m | Alfresco 3.5m |
| 2/6 | 17 Dec 2021 | Cobram | 1670m | - | - | Cobram Cup 9th January 22 | 2.1m | $7,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr6 | - | $3.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (56.5, 27.5) | Red Hot Assassin | Alfresco 2.1m | Dance With Sombody 1.7m |
| 1/9 | 3 Dec 2021 | Riverin | 1740m | - | No NR. | Steel Supplies 2yo Pace | - | $8,568 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr7 | - | $9.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (57.0, 27.8) | Alfresco | Beyond Bling 4.1m | Fleur Bella 1.5m |
| 8/8 | 24 Nov 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Neatline Homes 2yo Pace | 14.7m | $7,000 | Craig Turnbull | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (57.3, 27.7) | Mac Cheddar | Always Locksley 1.1m | Repelling SHFHD |
| 3/8 | 12 Nov 2021 | Riverin | 1740m | - | No NR. | Steel Supplies 2yo Pace | NK | $8,568 | Craig Turnbull | Fr5 | - | $2.90 | - | - | 1:58.3 (59.0, 29.7) | Dance Addition | Couldnt Recommend HFHD | Alfresco HFNK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Western Terror USA
Dam
Cold Outside
Trained at
Tatura
Colours
Dark Blue, Red Diagonal Stripes, Hooped Sleeves
Owners
D J Poole, S B Poole, D Terry, V Spiliotis, R Cartwright
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Turnbull | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C A Turnbull | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
0-0-0-0
This Season
5-1-2-0
Career
5-1-2-0
Prize Money
$100,668
Win Range
2100
Last 10 Starts
21542
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 5-1-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 4-1-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 60% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24 Jun 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Tlc Carpentry 3yo Pace | SHFHD | $8,000 | Brian Gath | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (58.0, 29.4) | Bet on the Tiger NZ | Direct Command NZ SHFHD | Forever Moments 6.3m |
| 4/8 | 14 Jun 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Aviva Communities Bendigo | 3.4m | $8,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr6 | - | $3.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.5, 29.9) | Storm Stride | Regal Star HFNK | Larvotto Beach 2.0m |
| 5/6 | 31 May 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | - | George Croxford Tribute | 23.4m | $25,000 | Brian Gath | Fr1 | - | $101.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.7) | Petillante | Missed the Truth 1.9m | Bettor Roll on 11.1m |
| 1/9 | 25 May 2022 | Charltn | 2100m | - | - | Tab Long May We Play 3yo | - | $8,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr3 | - | $2.50 | 8 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (58.0, 28.4) | Direct Command NZ | Codename Marcus HFNK | Vinny Rock 1.6m |
| 2/10 | 17 May 2022 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | - | Vhrc-Apg Bonus Race Series | HD | $7,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr4 | - | $6.50 | - | - | 1:56.5 (57.4, 29.0) | Dallas Miki | Direct Command NZ HD | Maas Betting Again 3.6m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Hes Watching USA
Dam
Swift Belle
Trained at
Avenel
Colours
Purple, Yellow Horseshoes, Yellow Hooped Sleeves & Cuffs, Purple "Ab&T Cormack Racing" Logo
Owners
AB&T CORMACK RACING PTY LTD
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G R Norman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Today's Stats
Track
6-1-0-1
Distance
2-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
15-1-1-4
This Season
7-2-0-1
Career
22-3-1-5
Prize Money
$68,034
Win Range
1690 - 1758
Last 10 Starts
55x5713194
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 22-3-1-5 | 2-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 6-1-0-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 7-2-0-1 | 15-1-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 29% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 43% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17 Jun 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Riverina Awards Night 25 | 8.2m | $8,976 | Blake Jones | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.8, 27.9) | Pas Guarantee | Noble Trick 3.3m | Elegantdancer 2.4m |
| 9/10 | 3 Jun 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 52. | Duncan Mccallum Earth | 80.7m | $8,976 | Blake Jones | Fr7 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.5, 28.2) | Cut N Run NZ | Noble Trick 3.2m | Braeview Fella 1.5m |
| 1/9 | 20 May 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Harness Trading Ring Austr | - | $8,976 | Blake Jones | Fr8 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.7, 27.8) | Always Be Chloe | Cut N Run NZ 1.2m | Gracenava 9.1m |
| 3/8 | 13 May 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Steel Supplies | 4.4m | $8,976 | Thomas Gilligan | Fr4 | - | $4.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (55.7, 27.1) | Elegantdancer | Flaneur 1.3m | Always Be Chloe 3.2m |
| 1/10 | 8 May 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | - | Jarvis Delahey 3yo Vicbred | - | $8,000 | Damian Wilson | Sr2 | - | $14.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (59.0, 28.8) | Always Be Chloe | No Neigh Philtra 1.4m | Classic Mix Up HD |
| 7/9 | 26 Apr 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Tab Long May We Play 3yo | 19.2m | $8,000 | Damian Wilson | Sr1 | - | $13.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.8, 29.5) | The Cid | No Neigh Philtra NK | Always Locksley 3.8m |
| 5/7 | 6 Apr 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Hunter Rural 3yo Pace | 15.9m | $8,000 | Damian Wilson | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 101 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (59.0, 31.1) | Forever Moments | Sandys Ideal NZ HFHD | Classic Mix Up 3.5m |
| 5/10 | 26 Dec 2021 | Leeton | 1758m | - | No NR. | Breeders Plate Group 3 | 34.5m | $30,600 | Damian Wilson | Fr2 | - | $151.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (57.6, 28.6) | Sugar Apple NZ | National News NZ 7.2m | Mister Rea 4.6m |
| 5/6 | 14 Dec 2021 | Leeton | 1758m | - | No NR. | Breeders Plate Heat | 20.9m | $8,568 | Damian Wilson | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.4, 27.8) | Sugar Apple NZ | Noble Trick 14.6m | Quartzite 2.1m |
| 1/10 | 16 Nov 2021 | Leeton | 1758m | - | No NR. | Nh3 Refrigeration 2yo Pace | - | $6,528 | Cody Crossland | Fr1 | - | $2.10 | - | - | 2:00.5 (58.3, 27.3) | Always Be Chloe | Quartzite 2.4m | Village Area 18.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Always B Miki USA
Dam
As It is in Heaven
Trained at
Virginia
Colours
White, Navy Blue Horseshoe, Collar & Hoops
Owners
S C McDonald, P J McDonald
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Wilson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D G Farrar | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-0
Distance
4-1-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
13-3-2-4
This Season
7-2-2-0
Career
20-5-4-4
Prize Money
$166,617
Win Range
1690 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
674x172421
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 20-5-4-4 | 4-1-0-0 | 14-3-3-2 | 3-1-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 7-2-2-0 | 13-3-2-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 21% | 33% | 0% | 29% | 23% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 65% | 25% | 57% | 33% | 0% | 57% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17 Jun 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Riverina Awards Night 25 | - | $8,976 | Leigh Sutton | Fr6 | - | $1.55 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.8, 27.9) | Pas Guarantee | Noble Trick 3.3m | Elegantdancer 2.4m |
| 2/9 | 9 Jun 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 53 to 57. | Jet Roofing Pace | 10.7m | $8,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr3 | - | $2.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (56.8, 28.6) | Justalittlesip NZ | Pas Guarantee 10.7m | The Whole Package 3.5m |
| 4/6 | 31 May 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | - | George Croxford Tribute | 16.1m | $25,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr2 | - | $8.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.7) | Petillante | Missed the Truth 1.9m | Bettor Roll on 11.1m |
| 2/6 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Nutrien 3yo Pace | 8.3m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.4, 28.7) | Amore Vita NZ | Pas Guarantee 8.3m | Solesseo Matuca 1.9m |
| 7/9 | 13 May 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Falvo Fruits Table Grapes | 9.9m | $7,000 | Tayla French | Sr1 | - | $1.30 | 20 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (61.7, 31.2) | Orama | Overpowering HD | Our Holla Star 4.5m |
| 1/7 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | - | Tankard Dental Guineas | - | $14,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr6 | - | $9.00 | 98 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.7, 29.6) | Pas Guarantee | Victory George 3.5m | Relentless Me 4.8m |
| 4/7 | 15 Jan 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Graham Head Memorial 3yo | 10.4m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $34.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.5, 28.8) | Interest Free | Lochinvar Jag NK | Missed the Truth 4.1m |
| 7/10 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Final | 22.7m | $130,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr3 | - | $101.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.8, 27.2) | Heza Son of Agun | Solesseo Matuca 6.8m | Captain Rival HD |
| 6/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Semi-Final | 8.9m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr3 | - | $151.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.9, 28.5) | Repelling | Captain Rival HD | Sweetpassion NK |
| 5/11 | 14 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C & G Ht | 13.2m | $10,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:57.9 (57.1, 27.8) | Flash Jimmy | Brutally Handsome 1.5m | Anotherbigman HFHD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Guaranteed
Dam
Dieing Secret
Trained at
Ballendella
Colours
Green, Yellow Stars, Green Sleeves With Yellow Stripe & Cuffs
Owners
S (Sue-Ellen) Thompson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tormey | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Thompson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Bailey McDonough
T: A J Tindale, B J Tindale
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-1-0
Distance
2-1-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
14-1-5-1
This Season
2-1-1-0
Career
16-2-6-1
Prize Money
$130,315
Win Range
2190 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
2162256x12
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 16-2-6-1 | 2-1-1-0 | 9-2-4-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 2-1-1-0 | 14-1-5-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 50% | 22% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 100% | 67% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds 3yo | 2.0m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $3.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.1) | Justalittlesip NZ | Brutally Handsome 2.0m | Cobber 3.7m |
| 1/8 | 10 Jun 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Ballarat Trotting Club | - | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $2.30 | 161 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (56.2, 28.8) | Brutally Handsome | Sergios Rocket 2.1m | Victory George 1.1m |
| 6/10 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Final | 21.8m | $130,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.8, 27.2) | Heza Son of Agun | Solesseo Matuca 6.8m | Captain Rival HD |
| 5/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Semi-Final | 8.2m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $16.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.9, 28.5) | Repelling | Captain Rival HD | Sweetpassion NK |
| 2/11 | 14 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C & G Ht | 1.5m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $6.00 | 24 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.1, 27.8) | Flash Jimmy | Brutally Handsome 1.5m | Anotherbigman HFHD |
| 2/12 | 20 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 2yo C & G Final | 14.4m | $300,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $126.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (54.5, 26.6) | Catch a Wave | Brutally Handsome 14.4m | Tims a Trooper HD |
| 6/12 | 13 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Crown 2yo C&g | 27.4m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr4 | - | $81.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.5, 28.0) | Interest Free | Flash Jimmy 3.9m | Hes Charlies Angel 9.5m |
| 1/9 | 7 Nov 2021 | Marybro | 2190m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Crown 2yo C&g | - | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.5, 28.0) | Brutally Handsome | Flash Jimmy 1.3m | My Ultimate Billy NZ 2.6m |
| 2/8 | 27 Oct 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Melton City Council 2yo | 8.2m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $6.10 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (58.1, 29.1) | Anotherbigman | Brutally Handsome 8.2m | Rockandance 5.5m |
| 2/7 | 12 Oct 2021 | Terang | 1680m | - | - | Crawley'S Middle Hotel 2yo | HD | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $3.90 | - | - | 1:57.6 (58.6, 29.3) | Flirting | Brutally Handsome HD | Younggiftedandblack NZ NK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Life Inthefastlane
Trained at
Berringa
Colours
Red, Blue V, White Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
B & A Tindale, S A Taylor, C Tindale, C J Hicks, S J Reddie, R Wright, G W Marwick, S Dillon
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Tindale, B J Tindale | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Life gets somewhat easier with this talent-laden 3YO affair, but maybe not by much. The Elephant in the room – and let’s be clear, he’s been an indoor Pachyderm for most of his short career – is blueblood gelding BEACH VILLA (6). The full brother of former phenom Poster Boy and half-sibling of Yankee Rockstar and Born To Rocknroll has carried the burden of an almighty boom from day one but failed to reach the heights of his brilliant relatives. If, somehow, he’s unlocked his genetic freak factor following an amazingly easy triumph over inferior opposition second-up from a break, he’s the one to beat. The fact remains; however, life things have gotten tough in the past, he’s been found wanting – and life will get tough tonight. That’s because in-form Group 1 placegetter BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) looks very likely to lead, as he has in both runs this campaign, and if he does he won’t be handing over. The two performance tendered by BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) so far this prep, have featured head-scratching elements. In both runs, he’s speared out, found a flat spot through the penultimate quarter of his contests, then rallied like a caged lion late. Whether he’s struggling with final bends or only switching on when he’s challenged by a rival is tough to determine. Importantly, however, is displaying a wonderful will for the fight and based on their relative profiles, if he digs deep and BEACH VILLA (6) doesn’t then BRUTALLY HANDSOME (3) prevails. As a result, he rates on top of BEACH VILLA (6) with Mark Thompson-trained pair MISSED THE TRUTH (4) and PAS GUARANTEE (7) the only other, minor knockout hopes. Throughout their careers it’s been difficult to determine which of those geldings is better, though hopefully we get a better idea of how to separate them this evening. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Potential Leader) + 1,6,7? + 4 RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 4/ 7/ 1/ 2/ 5