Assign has booked himself a start in the Caulfield Cup next Saturday if Team Williams decide to head that way after a gritty on speed win in the Herbert Power Stakes (2400m). Here are our ratings for the 2016 Herbert Power Stakes.
1. Prince Of Penzance:
Finished: 4th
Summary: Eased back to near last the rail. Took off and trucked up behind Howard Be Thy Name. Lacked the turn of foot but he was pretty good to the line.
Rating: 7/10
Spring Target: Moonee Valley Cup/Melbourne Cup
2. Howard Be Thy Name:
Finished: 5th
Summary: Got the nice suck run behind behind the tempo, slotted into the 1/1. Lane eased him out on the turn but as soon as that happened, he was off the bit and was beaten before the turn.
Rating: 3/10
Spring Target: Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup
3. Big Memory:
Finished: 2nd
Summary: Had the run behind Assign most of the way before shoving into the clear at the top of the straight. Thought he had his chance but he was good to the line. Moonee Valley Cup or the Lexus for him
Rating: 8/10
Spring Target: Moonee Valley Cup/Lexus Stakes/Melbourne Cup
4. Assign:
Finished: 1st
Summary: Got away well to lead at a comfortable gallop, quickened down the side and showed tremendous fight in the straight to get the job done and book a possible Caulfield Cup start.
Rating: 9/10
Spring Target: Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup
5. Pemberley:
Finished: 3rd
Summary: Jumped well to sit three back on the rail. Came away from there approaching the turn and peeled clear at the right time. Another couple do strides and he wins.
Rating: 8/10
Spring Target: Moonee Valley Cup/Lexus Stakes/Melbourne Cup
6. Dandy Gent:
Finished: 6th
Summary: Came over to sit outside the leader which was Assign but was beaten off before the turn and dropped out. Outclassed.
Rating: 2/10
Spring Target: Unknown
