YULONG NEWMARKET HANDICAP
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Probably not a vintage Newmarket, but you can make a case for pretty much all of them. At each-way odds, MAHARBA (2) could be a big improver. He was a bit plain fresh in the G2 Rubiton Stakes but that was a strange race, out-dashed off a very slow speed. He beat Rey Magnerio (3rd in Oakleigh Plate) over this route in the Spring and meets him 2.5kg better at the weights. Speaking of slow speeds, JOLIESTAR (5) copped a horrible race-shape fresh in the G2 Expressway Stakes. She raced wide and never looked comfortable in a farcical tempo. Her best is very good and she doesn't look poorly in with 56kg. REY MAGNERIO (6) is a ripper. He was game as ever in the Oakleigh Plate off a fresh win and must be included. Through the Oakleigh Plate, OSTRAKA (8) wasn't bad from a hopeless spot. He could be an improver, as can ESPIONAGE (14) who was first up off a long spell and stuck on quite well. Have to respect the three-year-old with no weight on his back.
Visit TAB.COM.AUProbably not a vintage Newmarket, but you can make a case for pretty much all of them. At each-way odds, MAHARBA (2) could be a big improver. He was a bit plain fresh in the G2 Rubiton Stakes but that was a strange race, out-dashed off a very slow speed. He beat Rey Magnerio (3rd in Oakleigh Plate) over this route in the Spring and meets him 2.5kg better at the weights. Speaking of slow speeds, JOLIESTAR (5) copped a horrible race-shape fresh in the G2 Expressway Stakes. She raced wide and never looked comfortable in a farcical tempo. Her best is very good and she doesn't look poorly in with 56kg. REY MAGNERIO (6) is a ripper. He was game as ever in the Oakleigh Plate off a fresh win and must be included. Through the Oakleigh Plate, OSTRAKA (8) wasn't bad from a hopeless spot. He could be an improver, as can ESPIONAGE (14) who was first up off a long spell and stuck on quite well. Have to respect the three-year-old with no weight on his back.
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Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 10 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Skybird carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cylinder carrying 52kg at $17. Good return, big weight the query.
Second run back. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Rubiton on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track G3 Rising Fast November 2 over 1200m defeating Rey Magnerio carrying 57kg at $17. Better than that and gets chance to atone.
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Pakenham Supernova December 21 over 1400m, a nose behind Here To Shock carrying 59kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Caulfield LR Regal Roller August 17 over 1200m defeating Who Dares carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. Consistent type who likes the straight, in the mix.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 17 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind King Of Sparta carrying 57kg at $1.70. Finished fifth in a Cranbourne trial over 800m on February 24. Has ability but need to see him do it.
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 15 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Magic Time with 55.5kg at $2.05. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Sheraco on September 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58kg at $1.80. Copped a strange race fresh, her best likely wins this.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Caulfield G2 Rubiton February 8 over 1100m defeating Insurrection with 58kg at $3.70. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 2 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 55kg at $8. So consistent and gets a genuine chance here.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Skybird carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track LR Poseidon Stakes September 14 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating First Settler carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Disappointing fresh, not sure where he's at.
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 9th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 5 len behind Jimmysstar with 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a head at Randwick Bm94 October 5 over 1200m defeating Moravia with 59kg at $4. Wasn't bad fresh, could be an improver here.
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track in the G1 Lightning on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Skybird with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Right To Party carrying 57kg at $13. Great return, must respect.
Going well. Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust Stks on January 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Schwarz with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track G3 Standish January 11 over 1200m defeating Aztec Ruler with 58kg at $4.60. Likes it here, not completely hopeless.
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 52.5kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Right To Party carrying 58.5kg at $7. Inclined to risk.
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 52kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind Briasa with 57.5kg at $4. Very good fresh, not sure he can go better than that.
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Robusto with 54kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 24 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Extratwo with 59.5kg at $16. Consistent type who probably finds these a bit sharp.
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Jimmysstar with 50kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Todman on March 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Switzerland with 56kg at $4. Rock solid fresh, should strip much fitter.
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Esk Prince on February 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Public Attention carrying 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico on August 31 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Storm Boy with 56kg at $2.30. Interesting runner.