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Tough race. SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET (9) is the one with upside although the early markets are taking no risks. He was a very good winner first up at Sandown Lakeside, coming from a long way back over 1200m to get up on the line. 1400m suits much better but barrier one in the big field might make things tricky for Kennedy. IS IT ME (3) was too good over this track and distance last time out in a similar race, breaking through for a deserved win. He goes up a bit in weight but this is his sort of level and he should be right there again. PORTER (12) was suited getting a cheap lead last time but won well, his second victory in a row. Bit more depth here but he'll roll forward and can continue to progress. EL ROCKO (8) wasn't far off a smart one fresh over 1200m and is better suited at this trip. He looks a good each-way hope. LE FERRARI (2) was solid behind Is It Me last time and is another who is always around the mark in this grade.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTough race. SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET (9) is the one with upside although the early markets are taking no risks. He was a very good winner first up at Sandown Lakeside, coming from a long way back over 1200m to get up on the line. 1400m suits much better but barrier one in the big field might make things tricky for Kennedy. IS IT ME (3) was too good over this track and distance last time out in a similar race, breaking through for a deserved win. He goes up a bit in weight but this is his sort of level and he should be right there again. PORTER (12) was suited getting a cheap lead last time but won well, his second victory in a row. Bit more depth here but he'll roll forward and can continue to progress. EL ROCKO (8) wasn't far off a smart one fresh over 1200m and is better suited at this trip. He looks a good each-way hope. LE FERRARI (2) was solid behind Is It Me last time and is another who is always around the mark in this grade.
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Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm90 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind New York Lustre carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Riccarton Park Rating 75 September 30 2023 over 1200m in the wet defeating Goldie's Chance with 56.5kg at $2.30. Can improve sharply here.
Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Is It Me carrying 59kg at $10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm84 on January 4 over 1400m, neck behind Mollynickers carrying 59kg at $21. Will be around the mark.
Useful gelding. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track Bm84 January 18 over 1400m defeating Lethal Thoughts carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind The Open carrying 58kg at $6.50. Consistent type who can win again.
At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Is It Me with 60kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm84 on January 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mollynickers with 60kg at $41. Needs to do more.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Major Share with 59.5kg at $21. Last start 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on February 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Name Dropper carrying 59kg at $31. Hard to have.
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 June 29 over 2000m, soft track; 11 len behind Little Jack with 60.5kg at $8. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Mornington Bm84 April 20 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Frigid with 61kg at $6.50. See how he returns.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track Bm84 May 18 over 1800m, soft track; 6 len behind Amberite carrying 58kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at this track Bm84 March 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 58kg at $12. Hard to enthuse.
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm90 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind New York Lustre carrying 56kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 13 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Vagrant with 59.5kg at $10. Fitter, not the worst.
Second-up. First-up after 10 months favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 January 25 over 1200m defeating Carbonados with 57.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 6 over 1300m defeating Russian Front carrying 59kg at $3.50. Progressive, will take plenty of holding out.
Going well. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Colac Bm70 February 7 over 1200m defeating Sign From Above with 61kg at $1.85. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on January 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 59kg at $21. Harder here but not hopeless.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on February 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Name Dropper carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Name Dropper carrying 59.5kg at $12. Should be thereabouts.
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 25 over 1400m defeating Liberami with 59kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Sale Bm64 January 9 over 1400m defeating Lochlorian with 60kg at $2.60. Hard to knock, can win again.
Useful type. Last start 6th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Is It Me carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Warrnambool Bm78 January 12 over 1400m defeating Ocean Beyond with 54.5kg at $7.50. Place chance.
Going well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Sale Bm78 on February 2 over 1206m, head behind American Liaison with 55kg at $2.25. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on January 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Porter with 58kg at $9. Each way hope.
Last start second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm74 on February 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Unthinkable carrying 59kg at $7.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Is It Me carrying 54.5kg at $6. Can't see him featuring in the finish.