He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l behind Invincible Ibis at 8-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in November last year.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l behind Invincible Ibis at 8-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in November last year.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Top Dragon when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in May last year.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Top Dragon when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in May last year.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Galactic Voyage when second of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Galactic Voyage when second of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Happy Index when second of 14 at 4-5fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in January.
He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Happy Index when second of 14 at 4-5fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in January.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Invincible Ibis when last of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) in January.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Invincible Ibis when last of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) in January.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Riding Together when fourth of 13 at 3-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Riding Together when fourth of 13 at 3-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Chill Buddy at 12-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Chill Buddy at 12-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Candlelight Dinner at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Happy Valley over 5f (good) last month.
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Candlelight Dinner at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Happy Valley over 5f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 3l behind Sky Vino at 10-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 3l behind Sky Vino at 10-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Hot Delight when second of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Hot Delight when second of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 5l behind Master Resolute at 3-1jt-fav when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) last month.
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 5l behind Master Resolute at 3-1jt-fav when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) last month.
Verdict
#6 Aurio is better placed back at 1200m after a closing fourth to all-the-way winner Riding Together at 1400m, a race where it was not easy to make ground. He draws well in barrier 2 for a softer run and, on what he has shown this term since joining the Manfred Man stable, he deserves another chance. #4 Rising Force has done it the hard way from barrier 14 in his last two, landing a betting move two starts ago when he held off Crossborderpegasus, then giving a sight again last time before being run down late by Happy Index. Barrier 3 is a kinder starting point today. #10 Armour War Eagle arrives off three placings, most recently second to Hot Delight, and a strong tempo suits his chances. #1 Lucy In The Sky resumes after a bleed and his trials have suggested he is ready to run well first-up.