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BLACK BOOKERS – PAY ATTENTION

Autumn Glow – The Queen Is Home

What do you even say about Autumn Glow after the Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse?

Demolition job. Crime scene stuff.

They said she might be vulnerable first-up. Vulnerable? She stalked, pounced, and put them away like a schoolyard bully.
Last 600m in 32.97. That’s absurd. Only Joliestar went quicker on the day (32.91) — and that was in a 1200m dash.

Her 400–200 split? 10.70. That’s “good luck catching me” territory.
How do they beat her? Short answer: they don’t. Not like that.

Aeliana – Needs To Lift

Aeliana had the run, had her chance, and… didn’t go with her. Sectionals say she’s got a bit to find. Not sacked, but she’s chasing shadows right now.

Stefi Magnetica – Don’t Forget

The reigning Donny champ Stefi Magnetica quietly ran 33.27 late first-up. That’s a pass mark. She’ll strip fitter and improve sharply. Don’t leave her out next time.

EXPRESSWAY HEADSCRATCHER

The Expressway Stakes? Blink and you missed it.

Joliestar was electric — fastest last 600m of the meeting. Boom.

But here’s your forgive run:
Angel Capital. Vetted at the gates, blood in the mouth, got back to last, didn’t settle… still ran 33.28 late. Total forget job. He’s lengths better than that.

And Lady Shenandoah? Should’ve run second. Late change of course, warming up when it was over. 33.15 home. She’s flying — just needs a clean crack at them.

LIGHT FINGERS LESSON

The Light Fingers Stakes was run like a Sunday picnic early. Slow tempo = leader advantage.

That suited Savvy Hallie perfectly. Controlled it. Pinched it.

Apocalyptic actually ran a faster last 600m (33.75 vs 33.90). She had to work early punching through and that might’ve blunted her. Still classy — but not invincible.

Big flashing light run?
Karinska – fastest last 600m of the race (33.48) and savaged the line. Surround Stakes smokey written all over her.

One More For The Book

Verona Rose in the Triscay Stakes – 33.12 late at a trip short of her best. She’s coming. Step her up and follow.

– Black Book These:

• Autumn Glow (scary good)

• Angel Capital (forgive)

• Lady Shenandoah (unlucky)

• Karinska (surround danger)

• Stefi Magnetica (fitter next start)

• Verona Rose (ready to peak)