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REGAL ZEUS (4) tried to match it with Pride Of Jenni when last seen at Caulfield and came off second best, as many top horses have done. His effort wasn't bad considering he loomed as a threat into the straight and just had enough late. Three weeks between runs here should be okay and there shouldn't be nearly as much pressure here. EL ROCKO (13) was heavily backed on a deteriorating Moonee Valley track and relished the conditions to score by 2.75 lengths. With rain forecast for this meeting, he may be able to go on with it. VERDAD (9) has won two of his past three now and is going well. Didn't beat much last time but has claims again. POUNDING (3) closed off well behind Pride Of Jenni last time and is right in the mix. CHORLTON LANE (1) is really struggling to win but racing well and is an each way hope.
Visit TAB.COM.AUREGAL ZEUS (4) tried to match it with Pride Of Jenni when last seen at Caulfield and came off second best, as many top horses have done. His effort wasn't bad considering he loomed as a threat into the straight and just had enough late. Three weeks between runs here should be okay and there shouldn't be nearly as much pressure here. EL ROCKO (13) was heavily backed on a deteriorating Moonee Valley track and relished the conditions to score by 2.75 lengths. With rain forecast for this meeting, he may be able to go on with it. VERDAD (9) has won two of his past three now and is going well. Didn't beat much last time but has claims again. POUNDING (3) closed off well behind Pride Of Jenni last time and is right in the mix. CHORLTON LANE (1) is really struggling to win but racing well and is an each way hope.
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Useful gelding. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind El Rocko with 58kg at $4. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 56kg at $6.50. Going well. Needs another win but should be thereabouts.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at this track Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Enxuto carrying 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $13. Can bounce back.
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 55kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 59kg at $41. In the each way mix again.
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 55.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a head at Bendigo LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m defeating Smokin' Princess carrying 57.5kg at $7. Can bounce back strongly here.
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Rocko with 58kg at $4.60. Before that 5th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nicolini Vito with 54.5kg at $5. Others read better. Going okay, his best would just about win.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 2.5 len behind Hellsing with 56.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Warrnambool Hcp April 29 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Precious Charm carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Looks tested this time.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 54kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Zloties carrying 58.5kg at $19. Could improve, don't discount.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ducasse carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on April 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Just Folk carrying 53.5kg at $19. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.
Useful gelding. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm84 April 19 over 1600m defeating Reset The Jazz with 61kg at $1.95. Before that 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Stay Focused carrying 61kg at $4.80. Going well and rates highly.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zloties carrying 59kg at $10. Last start 8th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Zloties with 57kg at $26. Possible improver.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 54kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Morphettville LR City Adelaide April 12 over 1529m defeating Tippa carrying 54kg at $6. Going well. Worth including.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Hcp on April 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bank Maur carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 54kg at $26. Will need to show more than the last effort.
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm100 April 26 over 1519m on a rain affected track defeating Chorlton Lane carrying 53kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Marble Nine carrying 56.5kg at $16. Can win if it's wet.
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Zephyr with 56kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Nails Murphy carrying 59kg at $26. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.