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Good little race to finish. KING ZEPHYR (5) has been a revelation this time in, winning all three starts impressively. He's put paid to his opposition at short quotes at his past two and the big track here over 1400m looks ideal. Up in grade but drops a bit in weight and profiles like a horse who can continue to rise through the grades. PURE ALPHA (15) presents third up. The fresh effort at Caulfield was good before an even effort out to this trip last time. Fitter again, he can roll forward and take beating. Wary of OTAGO (12) who resumes off a 14 month, injury enforced lay off. He looked smart winning his first two starts, then running fourth as a $3.70 chance to Riff Rocket in the G3 CS Hayes, solid again in the G1 Australian Guineas. Market best guide. IMPENDING LINK (14) can sneak into the minor money while CARBONADOS (4) could be an improver.
Visit TAB.COM.AUGood little race to finish. KING ZEPHYR (5) has been a revelation this time in, winning all three starts impressively. He's put paid to his opposition at short quotes at his past two and the big track here over 1400m looks ideal. Up in grade but drops a bit in weight and profiles like a horse who can continue to rise through the grades. PURE ALPHA (15) presents third up. The fresh effort at Caulfield was good before an even effort out to this trip last time. Fitter again, he can roll forward and take beating. Wary of OTAGO (12) who resumes off a 14 month, injury enforced lay off. He looked smart winning his first two starts, then running fourth as a $3.70 chance to Riff Rocket in the G3 CS Hayes, solid again in the G1 Australian Guineas. Market best guide. IMPENDING LINK (14) can sneak into the minor money while CARBONADOS (4) could be an improver.
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Randwick Big Dance Wc October 19 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ducasse carrying 52kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 August 7 over 1250m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Flying Destiny with 62kg at $13. Has ability, don't discount.
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Elphinstone carrying 58.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 9 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup November 29 over 1590m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Riot And Rose with 54.5kg at $4.50. Rough hope.
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track Bm84 January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elphinstone with 54kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Sale Bm70 October 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind He's Handsome carrying 59.5kg at $21. Might be better off following this run.
Useful gelding. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Marble Nine carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Georgie Get Mad carrying 60kg at $2.60. Could bounce back.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 26 over 1300m defeating Rue De Royale with 61kg at $1.95. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1300m defeating Liberami with 61.5kg at $1.60. Well placed. Progressive, measures up.
Most recently 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Marble Nine with 56.5kg at $16. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Stay Focused carrying 56kg at $21. Place.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Marble Nine carrying 53kg at $21. The run before that second last of 15 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hughes carrying 60.5kg at $20. Can give a sight.
Last start got back early 9th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 54.5kg at $81. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Enxuto with 54.5kg at $21. Needs to find best.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Carbonados with 61kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 February 1 over 1400m defeating Empressive Enuff with 60.5kg at $7.50. Place looks best.
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Scheelite with 61kg at $41. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Le Zebra carrying 54kg at $5. Risking.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dublin Journal with 56kg at $21. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 August 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Running By with 59kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
Resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at this track in the G1 Aust Gns March 2 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Southport Tycoon with 57kg at $26. On debut won by 2.25 len Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 17 2023 over 1300m defeating Sparkling carrying 58kg at $2. Has the class, betting key.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Deakin carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track Bm70 September 22 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip with 59kg at $5.50. May need the run.
Useful type. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1300m, 3 len behind King Zephyr carrying 61.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track Bm84 on March 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Enxuto with 55kg at $21. Made headway last time. Can sneak into the finish.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Tatsumaki with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hughes carrying 61kg at $4. Racing well. Ready to fire now.
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kyneton Bm64 April 10 over 1454m defeating Professor Pickles with 62kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Peel The Stickers carrying 60.5kg at $26. Going well but this will test.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming eased back early on 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Carbonados with 59kg at $6.50. Second-up 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Carnival Row with 61kg at $8. Can improve. In the mix.
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Heart Of Glass with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on November 23 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Nation State carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Others have better credentials.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm74 December 6 over 2500m, 3 len behind Roaring Engine with 55.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Geelong Bm64 July 26 over 1447m slow track defeating Skiing carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this run.