Fantastic Day of Racing kicks off in Victoria with the G3 Wake Up Stakes.

The Wake Up Stakes – Victoria – Saturday 31st October 2020 at 1.40pm EST.

Grade 3/Group 3 $150K for 3yo Fillies only.

10 Furlongs/2000m Turf.

Another lovely field of 3yo fillies gathers for this G3 Wake Up Stakes. This is for the fillies who perhaps are a level below the oaks or not adept at the distance. Let’s take a look at field for today’s race.

1. 03627– Hannahssohn (Mendelssohn) Owned by james22. – Jockey – GD Mate – 10/1.

3yo filly who has an overall record of 21-4-8-3 and banking $325k. Struggling for form of late in easier races. Last start she was 7^th in the Ghirlanda Turf Filly Stayer 12F. Sat 4^th around 4 lengths from the lead. She faded from there, beaten over 19 lengths and running an SP of 91. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 9F Allowance. She tried to lead all the way and only faded late, beaten nearly 3 lengths and running an SP of 102. Before that she was 6^th in the Carson A.S Turf Filly Route 10F on a shifting track. She tried to lead all the way but faded badly the last furlong and dropped right out, beaten 13.5 lengths and running an SP of 93. She finished 3^rd in a 8.25F Dirt Allowance prior to that. Sat 2^nd in the run close up on speed. She wilted badly the last furlong to be beaten over 11 lengths and running an SP of 91. She would have to improve out of sight to be a chance here but may sneak into the minor money with luck.

2. 21221 – Queen Sylvanas(Duramente) Owned by forfun. – Jockey – D. Evans – 10/1.

3yo filly with a nice overall record of 11-3-4-1 and banking $219k. She should add to that today as she is in great form at present having won or been 2^nd her last 5 starts. Last start she won the Cecil Roo Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 7^th early around 6 lengths from the lead. She ran home very strongly the last furlong to win by just under a length and running an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 2^nd in the A.P. Swamp Turf Filly Route 9F. Sat 7^th around 11 lengths from the lead. She finished very strongly but couldn’t haul in the winner, beaten 2 lengths and running an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 2^nd in a 10F Allowance race. Sat 6^th around 6 lengths from the lead before finishing well, beaten 3.5 lengths and running an SP 102. She won a 10F Allowance before that. Sat 5^th only a length from the lead before winning eased down by 2 lengths and running an SP of 104. Deserves her crack at G1 and looks a big chance her on current form.

3. 47611 – Narraghmore (Galileo) Owned by clk2012.  – Jockey – D. Givins – 6/1.

3yo filly with an overall record of 14-4-3-1 and banking $253k. Won her last 2 starts albeit in easier company than today. Last two starts were wins over 9F on turf. Sat well back in the run on each occasion and ran on well to win them well. SP of 107 and 105. Prior to that she was 6^th in the G2 Pioneer Boulevard Cup 8.5F beating home Butwaitthere’smore (10^th). Sat 9^th in the run around 5 lengths from the lead. She faded badly from there to be beaten nearly 10 lengths and running an SP of 98. Prior to that she was 7^th in the G1 Oaks De English 12F. Sat 4^th in the run around 4 lengths from the lead. She faded badly from there to be beaten nearly 14 lengths and running an SP of 96. Has struggled in Graded races lately but her two allowance wins were impressive. Perhaps she has turned the corner. Chance in an open race.

4. 40040 – Thatz Not A Knife (Prominence) Owned by humbarn. – Jockey – S. Demarchi – 8/1.

3yo filly with an overall record of 23-4-5-2 and banking $484k. Another filly that Is struggling for form at the moment and has never raced over further than 8F. Last start she was 10^th in the G1 Mt St Helen’s Filly Turf Sprint 7F. Sat 13^th in the run around 9 lengths from the lead. She did make up ground in the run to be beaten 3.5 lengths and running an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 4^th in the Late Decision Turf Filly Sprint 7.5F. She sat 4^th close to the speed. She held her position but faded late to be beaten over 4 lengths and ran an SP of 102. She was 14^th in the G3 Viborg 7F before that. She sat 10^th in the run around 6 lengths from the lead. She faded in the stretch to be beaten over 9 lengths and ran an SP of 92. Filly that has struggled of late but steps up in trip to 10F for the first time. Unsure what to expect but you never know until you try. Outside chance.

5. 33012 – Two Forty Zed (Aclaim) Owned by topclass – Jockey – O. Rann – 20/1.

3yo filly who is in very good form. Overall record of 6-1-2-2 and banking $65k. She will run the trip. Last start she was 2^nd in the Magical Mia Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 4^th in the run around 6 lengths from the lead. She finished very well only beaten ½ length and ran an SP of 104. Prior to that she won her maiden over 10F. Sat 3^rd around 4 lengths from the lead. She took over on the turn and raced away for a great win by 2 lengths and ran an SP of 98. Improved in her last run and if she improves again, she has a chance.

6. 02003 – Butwaitthere’smore (Time Test) Owned by benbatl – Jockey – T. Loesch – 11/1.

3yo filly with an overall record of 16-4-5-2 and banking $292k. Has struggled in a few late but can pull out a run. Last start was 3^rd in the Doctor Tire Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 9^th in the run around 15 lengths from the lead before finishing very strongly to be beaten just under 5 lengths and running an SP of 102. Prior to that she was 12^th in the G1 2020 Equinics – Stonehenge 8F. Sat 13^th in the run around 6 lengths from the lead early. Faded badly from there to be beaten 10 lengths and running an SP of 98. She was 10^th in the G2 Pioneer Boulevard Cup 8.5F prior to that. Sat 8^th only 4.5 lengths from the lead. She faded badly throughout and was beaten over 14 lengths and running an SP of 93. She ran 2^nd in the G3 Feeling Bad 9F before that. Sat 7^th around 6 lengths from the lead. She finished well but was held by the winner, beaten over 2 lengths and running an SP of 103. She is a bit hit and miss but the distance should suit. Outside chance.

7. 11261 – All Star Quality (Frankel) Owned by mightyforego9 – Jockey – K. Ledwith – 6/1.

Nice 3yo filly with great record of 10-5-2-1 and banking $385k. Been in good form of late. Last start she won a 12F Allowance race. Sat 3^rd around 5 lengths from the lead. She quickly rounded them up the last furlong to win very easily by 5 lengths and running an SP of 104. Prior to that she was 6^th in the G1 United Oaks 10F. Sat 7^th around 6 lengths from the lead. She passed a tired horse late but wilted late to be beaten 10.5 lengths and running an SP of 98. She was a nice 2^nd in the G1 Saint Larry 10F before that. Sat 4^th only 4 lengths from the lead. Stayed on strongly in the straight although no match for the winner, beaten 2 lengths and running an SP of 101. Prior to that she won the Proud Mary Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat up 2^nd not far off the lead. Took over around the turn and held on well to win by ½ length and running an SP of 103. In form and trip looks perfect. Great chance.

8. 44721 – Neverbeensoswell (Quality Road) Owned by asrstar – Jockey – B. Euler 6/1.

3yo filly looking to step up here. Overall record 10-3-2-0 and banking $155k. Query at the distance but in with a chance. Last start she won the California Dream 8F. Sat 5^th around 5 lengths from the lead. Made good ground in the stretch and won well by 1.5 lengths and ran an SP of 110. Before that she was 2^nd in a 9F Allowance race. Sat 4^th only 2.5 lengths from the lead. Made steady ground but well held in the end, beaten 2 lengths and ran an SP of 102. Before that she was 7^th in a 10F dirt Allowance. Sat 9^th some 7 lengths from the lead. Never really came on and finished over 8 lengths back running an SP of 97. She has performed well on the turf and the only query is the distance but on turf has a chance.

9. 13114 – Gone To Stanford (Stanford) Owned by enforced. – Jockey – T. Ace – 9/1.

3yo filly in great form at present and a terrific Overall record of 16-6-4-4 and banking $319k. Distance looks ideal. Last start she was 4^th in the Rage More Piper Turf Filly Stayer 12F. Sat 10^th around 19 lengths from the lead. Made up plenty of ground in the stretch to be beaten 6.5 lengths and running an SP of 97. Prior to that she won the Turning Japanese Turf Filly Special 10F. Sat 11^th around 10 lengths from the lead. Unleashed a very powerful finish to a stunning victory by 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 108. Before that she won a 11F Allowance. Sat 4^th over 8 lengths from the lead. Finished very well in the stretch to win by a head and running an SP of 98. She was 3^rd in an 8.5F Allowance before that. Sat 4^th some 12 lengths from the lead. She finished very well but was beaten nearly 3 lengths running an SP of 98. Great record and in form filly who has to be a great chance in this. She will be storming home.

10. 53232 – Princessohdarkness (King Kamehameha) Owned by deepesr6 – Jockey – T. Brewer – 43/1.

3yo filly who looks outclassed here. Overall record 12-2-2-2 and banking $56k. Has been racing in claimers and needs massive improvement here. Last start she was 2^nd in a 6F claimer. She sat 6^th nearly 8 lengths from the lead. She ran home well, beaten 1.5 lengths and ran an SP of 87. Prior to that she was 3^rd in a 6.5F claimer. Sat 4^th around 9 lengths from the lead. Made up good ground to be beaten just over 2 lengths and ran an SP of 86. Prior to that was 2^nd in a 8F claimer. Was back in 4^th around 11 lengths from the lead, she ran home strongly, beaten just under 3 lengths and ran an SP of 93. Think the distance may suit. Later on.

11. 32841 – Cozze Johnny (Sebring) Owned by headspun75 – Jockey – M. Ridenour – 11/1.

3yo filly who is going okay in easier races. Big step up here. Overall record 9-3-1-2 and banking $108k. Last start she won a 9.5F Allowance race. She led all the way opening up by 4 lengths on the turn. Held on strongly to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 110. Prior to that she was 4^th in an 8.5F Allowance race. Sat 2^nd in the run around 3 lengths from the lead. Stayed on ok but was beaten 3.5 lengths and ran an SP of 97. Before that she was 8^th in a 7F Allowance race. Sat 5^th only 3 lengths from the lead. Wilted in the straight and was beaten over 4 lengths and ran an SP of 89. Think the distance here suits and is she can repeat her last run and lead, she would be a big chance.

12. 42111 – Dead Man’s Stare (Sea The Stars) Owned by asrstar7. – Jockey – J. Ustin 10/1.

3yo filly in great form and another with a great overall record of 10-4-3-1 and banking $185k. Distance should suit. Last start she won the Western Pass Turf Filly Route 9.5F. She led all the way opening up by over 2 lengths on the turn. She stayed on well to win by nearly 2 lengths and running an SP of 108. Prior to that she won a 7.5F Allowance. Sat 2^nd close up on speed before taking over on the turn and winning by ½ length, running an SP of 101. She won a 6.5F Allowance before that. Sat 5^th close up only 2 lengths off the lead. Took over with a furlong to go and won well by over a length and running an SP of 93. She ran 2^nd in a 7.5F Allowance on the dirt prior to that. Filly who is very versatile. Can run on dirt and turf, short and long. Think she has a terrific chance to add to her impressive record to date. Big chance.

13. 80046– Darkeus (Vadamos) Owned by wyndaway25. – Jockey – K. Kewmwa – 18/1.

3yo filly who has really struggled of late. Mixing distances and surfaces to find her niche. Overall record of 15-2-0-1 and banking $139K. Last start she was 6^th in the Late Decision Turf Filly Sprint 7.5F. Sat 7^th only 2 lengths from the lead. She passed one but wilted in the finale, beaten just under 6 lengths for an SP of 100. Prior to that she finished 4^th in the Fried Naskra Turf Filly Route 8.5F. Sat 4^th only 3 lengths from the lead. Held her position but faded last furlong, beaten just under 7 lengths and ran an SP of 100. Prior to that she was 12^th in the G2 Pioneer Boulevard Cup 8.5F. Sat 7^th in the run around 4 lengths from the lead fading badly in the stretch, beaten 15 lengths and ran an SP of 92. She needs to improve out of sight here, but you never know. Outside chance.

14. 74862 – Scanner Sun (Jet Away) Owned by wyndaway6. – Jockey – M. Zeus – 14/1.

2^nd entry for the Wyndaway stables. 3yo filly who struggled for form but found it last start. If she continues, she has a chance. Overall record of 12-1-1-3 and banking $83k. Last start was 2^nd in the Surf the Turf Filly Route 9.5F. Sat 4^th only 2 lengths from the lead. Stayed on well, beaten just under 3 lengths and ran an SP of 104. Prior to that she was 6^th in the Cache Turf Filly Route 9F. Sat 3^rd around 8 lengths from the lead. Made some ground but was beaten 3.5 lengths and ran an SP of 101. Prior to that she was 8^th in the G1 French 1000 Guineas 8F. Sat 12^th around6 lengths from the lead. Passed a few late but was beaten 8 lengths and ran an SP of 92. Would need to improve again off her last run but if she does, she has a chance.

Tips: Very tough race to handicap with many chances. Good value to be found.

12. Dead Man’s Stare – Terrific record for this lovely filly. Winner, Winner…. 10/1.

9. Gone to Stanford – Another filly with a great record. Will be storming home. Big chance. 9/1.

2. Queen Sylvanas – Nice filly in really good form. Deserves her chance. 10/1.

Roughie: 14. Scanner Sun– Think the distance will suit. Improved last run. 14/1