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CHORLTON LANE (4) has remarkably drawn barrier one in his past four starts, and he's been narrowly beaten in all of them. They've all been good runs, beaten under a length by Duke De Sessa last week, but 1400m at Flemington should be far more suitable. AZTEC RULER (5) ran well in the G3 Standish Handicap at his Melbourne debut before an even effort in the Barton Stakes last time. He's consistent and should be getting into the finish. ATTRITION (1) resumes. He's the class horse in the race having started $4.80 at Group 1 level in Perth before a spell. Drawn wide, 62kg at 1400m will make it tough but don't dismiss entirely. JUST FOLK (2) was good fresh in the Supernova. Kept fresh for this, he should be competitive. POISON CHALICE (9) found the Australia Stakes too sharp last time, getting to 1400m is far more suitable.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCHORLTON LANE (4) has remarkably drawn barrier one in his past four starts, and he's been narrowly beaten in all of them. They've all been good runs, beaten under a length by Duke De Sessa last week, but 1400m at Flemington should be far more suitable. AZTEC RULER (5) ran well in the G3 Standish Handicap at his Melbourne debut before an even effort in the Barton Stakes last time. He's consistent and should be getting into the finish. ATTRITION (1) resumes. He's the class horse in the race having started $4.80 at Group 1 level in Perth before a spell. Drawn wide, 62kg at 1400m will make it tough but don't dismiss entirely. JUST FOLK (2) was good fresh in the Supernova. Kept fresh for this, he should be competitive. POISON CHALICE (9) found the Australia Stakes too sharp last time, getting to 1400m is far more suitable.
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second of 12 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Macdonald Stks August 24 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Second To Nun with 59kg at $6.50. Will improve but have to respect.
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Pakenham Supernova on December 21 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Here To Shock with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind El Soleado carrying 60kg at $16. Fitter, has claims.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Ballarat LR Brat Cup December 7 over 2000m defeating Lady In Pink carrying 58.5kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 August 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Another Wil with 56.5kg at $26. Will need further.
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Jra Plt on February 8 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Duke De Sessa carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Barton Stks on January 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Coastwatch carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Suited here and have to follow up.
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Barton Stks on January 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Coastwatch carrying 56kg at $3.70. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 11 over 1200m, head behind It'sourtime carrying 59kg at $14. Key chance capable of going a lot better.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Caulfield LR Heatherlie Hcp August 31 over 1700m defeating Positivity carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Pakenham Cl1 January 25 2024 over 1400m defeating Zaku with 58.5kg at $3.50. Made great strides last time in, must respect.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup December 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 56kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Matamata Hcp October 2 over 1300m defeating Sagunto with 54kg at $4.20. Likely to need this run.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Randwick Filante October 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sounds Of Heaven with 56kg at $9. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Rosehill Springprev August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tom Kitten with 58kg at $21. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust Stks on January 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Schwarz with 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham on December 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Robusto with 54kg at $15. Better suited up in trip.
Useful type. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Jra Plt on February 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Duke De Sessa with 57kg at $31. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Barton Stks on January 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Coastwatch carrying 54kg at $4.80. Don't think he's going well enough.
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Is It Me carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Warrnambool Bm78 on January 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Riverina Power carrying 58kg at $26. Looking to others.