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ENXUTO (11) is back in trip from a mile here but has a change of speed and is flying, winning his past two in good style. He was heavily backed last time and can go right on with it here. ACID WASH (17) won the race on protest first up off a long spell at Moonee Valley over 1200m. He's always promised plenty with a strong profile and gets in on the minimum here with Jamie Melham aboard from a good draw. LETHAL THOUGHTS (9) was just fair last time at Sandown Lakeside but had hit the line strongly for second to Is It Me prior with that horse winning again since. Can be strong late. SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET (7) resumed with a good win, struggling last time. Can bounce back on firmer going although the draw hurts. CAPPER THIRTYNINE (8) was second to Is It Me last time and that reads well.
Visit TAB.COM.AUENXUTO (11) is back in trip from a mile here but has a change of speed and is flying, winning his past two in good style. He was heavily backed last time and can go right on with it here. ACID WASH (17) won the race on protest first up off a long spell at Moonee Valley over 1200m. He's always promised plenty with a strong profile and gets in on the minimum here with Jamie Melham aboard from a good draw. LETHAL THOUGHTS (9) was just fair last time at Sandown Lakeside but had hit the line strongly for second to Is It Me prior with that horse winning again since. Can be strong late. SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET (7) resumed with a good win, struggling last time. Can bounce back on firmer going although the draw hurts. CAPPER THIRTYNINE (8) was second to Is It Me last time and that reads well.
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Useful gelding. Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Is It Me carrying 60.5kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Is It Me with 59kg at $10. Each way hope.
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Is It Me carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm84 on January 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mollynickers with 60kg at $41. Happy enough to avoid.
Having second run back today. Last outing 10th of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on February 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Yorkshire with 57.5kg at $71. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on January 6 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Excelladus carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his ordinary barrier.
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len this track 4yo+ Bm84 November 9 over 1600m defeating Farhh Flung with 54.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Sale Bm70 September 11 over 1206m, 1.0 len behind Peace Treaty carrying 59.5kg at $3. Rates a key hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track Bm74 January 11 over 1400m defeating My Brothers Keeper with 56.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 February 1 over 1400m defeating Impending Link with 54.5kg at $3.80. Has to be respected.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm90 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind New York Lustre with 56kg at $18. Last start 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on February 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind More Territories carrying 60kg at $18. Needs to improve sharply.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 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. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Is It Me with 55kg at $4.80. Capable of a better showing. Rates highly and open to further improvement.
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Is It Me carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Colac Bm70 February 7 over 1200m defeating Sign From Above with 61kg at $1.85. Big chance on latest run.
Useful gelding. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on February 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Name Dropper carrying 57kg at $3.10. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Is It Me carrying 57kg at $7.50. Should be hard to hold out.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 11 at this track Bm90 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Bossy Nic carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track Bm78 on October 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Warnie with 56.5kg at $51. Right in this.
Useful type. Most recently favourite; settled well back; won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 February 5 over 1600m defeating Stepchild carrying 60kg at $1.45. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 January 29 over 1600m defeating Al Duca with 60.5kg at $2.70. Progressive, keep very safe.
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind It'sourtime with 54kg at $9. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Manfred on January 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Royal Insignia carrying 57kg at $5.50. Wouldn't shock.
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on February 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Name Dropper with 54.5kg at $12. The race 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. Has ability but might find this beyond him.
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 September 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 59kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 July 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Showmanship with 53.5kg at $10. Others preferred.
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mornington Bm74 on January 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ziryab with 59kg at $3.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Geelong Bm70 January 4 over 1400m defeating Writey O'pal carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Wide draw makes it tough.
Useful mare. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Bm84 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Is It Me carrying 54kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track Bm84 on January 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Is It Me carrying 54kg at $26. Going well. In the mix on latest.
Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by a neck at Moonee Valley Bm70 February 7 over 1200m defeating Georgie Get Mad carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Doomben 3yo SW on May 18 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Amur carrying 57kg at $19. Hard to tip against him on that sort of form. Strips fitter and is sure to measure up.