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IS IT ME (10) has found an ideal Group race. He's won his past two in benchmark grade over this track and distance, winning strongly with 60kg last time out. Drops 6kg off that and can measure up. Have to forgive FANCIFY (6) last start, heavily backed over this route but copping awful conditions just before the race as storms came in. She dropped out there but had been very good fresh behind She's Bulletproof and that's strong form. Gets a dry track and an uncontested lead here. AYRTON (1) resumes. He flies fresh and loves the 1400m. This is his sort of level and he should run a strong race. TERRITORY EXPRESS (3) resumes. He's a horse with plenty of ability but the inside draw for a horse that loves to find trouble is a genuine worry. AZTEC RULER (4) has been rock solid in three Melbourne runs and has claims.
Visit TAB.COM.AUIS IT ME (10) has found an ideal Group race. He's won his past two in benchmark grade over this track and distance, winning strongly with 60kg last time out. Drops 6kg off that and can measure up. Have to forgive FANCIFY (6) last start, heavily backed over this route but copping awful conditions just before the race as storms came in. She dropped out there but had been very good fresh behind She's Bulletproof and that's strong form. Gets a dry track and an uncontested lead here. AYRTON (1) resumes. He flies fresh and loves the 1400m. This is his sort of level and he should run a strong race. TERRITORY EXPRESS (3) resumes. He's a horse with plenty of ability but the inside draw for a horse that loves to find trouble is a genuine worry. AZTEC RULER (4) has been rock solid in three Melbourne runs and has claims.
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Caulfield All-Star Mile March 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 59kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by head Caulfield LR Weekend Hussler October 14 2023 over 1400m defeating Stageman with 58kg at $5. Flies fresh and has the class.
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Werribee Werribee Cup December 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway September 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Royal Patronage with 55kg at $17. Has the ability on his day.
First-up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong November 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gringotts carrying 58kg at $7. Previously first up; sixth of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown October 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Here To Shock carrying 55kg at $26. Talented horse on his day, wary.
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Rise At Dawn with 56kg at $8. The race before that 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Barton Stks on January 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Coastwatch with 56kg at $3.70. Racing well, should be right there.
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by nose Moonee Valley G3 Tesio Stks October 26 over 2040m defeating Lievore carrying 54.5kg at $15. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at this track in the G2 Lets Elope September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Grinzinger Belle carrying 55kg at $17. Could sprint well.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led but faded 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Bellmaine on February 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; second last of 7 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 58kg at $2.35. Should be ready to show her best. Can bounce back strongly on a dry deck.
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Saint-Cloud LR Pr Matchem October 4 over 1400m slow track defeating Elbaz with 57kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Leopardstown in the G3 April 7 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Battle Cry carrying 59.5kg at $4. First run in Australia, he does have decent ability, watch the betting.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Morphettville Bm90 February 8 over 1100m defeating Klabel carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Taunting with 57kg at $19. Minor chance.
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 54kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm100 on August 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $14. Will need to improve.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84 February 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Capper Thirtynine carrying 60kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm84 January 18 over 1400m defeating Lethal Thoughts carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. This looks an ideal target.
Useful gelding. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Taunting carrying 54kg at $3.60. Before that 2nd of 7 at Morphettville Bm90 on February 8 over 1100m, nose behind My Khalifa carrying 57kg at $3.90. Not far away of late. Going well but this will test.