BLACK CAVIAR LIGHTNING
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The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning and outstanding colt SWITZERLAND (11) has to go on top. He quickly put the first up flop behind him with an easy win in the Roman Consul before exploding here at Flemington to take the G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes in very fast time. It was as good, if not better than like-for-like colt Home Affairs who knocked off Nature Strip in this race fresh. If he brings his best, he's clearly the one to beat. GROWING EMPIRE (10) had a fantastic last campaign, running in just about everything. Excellent in the Manikato, he tried hard in The Everest and again in the Coolmore. Fancy 1000m might just suit him better than Switzerland. Speaking of suited by 1000m, I AM ME (6) could be the smoky. She beat Bella Nipotina over this trip fresh last time and has the speed to potentially catch some of the big boys off guard. TRAFFIC WARDEN (12) is very talented, not sure 1000m is his trip but he's got a turn of foot. JOYFUL FORTUNE (3) could run a cheeky race at big odds.
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Rosehill Russell Balding November 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 11 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts September 21 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind I Am Me carrying 56kg at $13. May find this a touch sharp.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen October 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 J Monash July 13 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Recommendation carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Have to respect on the Moir win.
Second-up. First-up after almost two and a half years tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind It'sourtime carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Randwick Everest on October 15 2022 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Giga Kick with 58.5kg at $26. Could give a bit of cheek at huge odds.
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track LR Century Stks November 7 over 1000m defeating Spacewalk with 57kg at $16. First up last campaign third of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 August 17 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Piastri carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. Speedy type but this level will find him out.
Going well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Lakeside LR W.J. Adams January 25 over 1000m defeating Midwest carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Geelong Bm84 on January 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Title Fighter carrying 57kg at $3.50. Out of his depth this level.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Rosehill Russell Balding November 2 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bella Nipotina with 55.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by head Randwick G3 Concorde September 7 over 1000m defeating Bella Nipotina with 57kg at $4.50. Suited this trip, keep very safe.
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Stefi Magnetica with 54kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt February 24 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Queman carrying 53kg at $7.50. Top mare, this is a big test.
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track in the G1 Vrc Classic November 9 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 56.5kg at $67. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53.5kg at $7.50. Place chance.
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle November 2 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lake Forest carrying 55.5kg at $61. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $9.50. Will need further.
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Switzerland carrying 57kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Caulfield G3 Mcneil August 31 over 1200m defeating Wonder Boy with 58.5kg at $2.50. Big chance.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 2.75 len this track G1 Coolmore Stud November 2 over 1200m defeating Bellatrix Star with 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose September 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Traffic Warden with 57.5kg at $10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Elite colt who could prove too good again.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Switzerland carrying 57kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Rosehill G2 Run To Rose September 14 over 1200m defeating Anode with 57.5kg at $8. Talented colt, 1000m on the sharp side.