FLT LT PETER ARMYTAGE HANDICAP
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NIANCE (7) has won both starts since coming to Australia and under the care of Grahame Begg, winning dominantly over 1200m at Sandown-Lakeside last time out. She's got good speed and looks a mare that continue through the grades. LITTLE MISS KUBI (1) wasn't far away in a bunched finish first up at this track and distance behind a smart one. Fitter for that and back to her own sex here. Rates well. RIVER NOIRE (4) should be ready to peak with two runs back. She was close up at Caulfield last start and can figure. DAZZLING LUCY (2) resumes. She'll be better over a little bit further but has the class to get into the finish. I CHOOSE YOU (6) comes over from New Zealand with solid form and the ratings to be competitive.
Visit TAB.COM.AUNIANCE (7) has won both starts since coming to Australia and under the care of Grahame Begg, winning dominantly over 1200m at Sandown-Lakeside last time out. She's got good speed and looks a mare that continue through the grades. LITTLE MISS KUBI (1) wasn't far away in a bunched finish first up at this track and distance behind a smart one. Fitter for that and back to her own sex here. Rates well. RIVER NOIRE (4) should be ready to peak with two runs back. She was close up at Caulfield last start and can figure. DAZZLING LUCY (2) resumes. She'll be better over a little bit further but has the class to get into the finish. I CHOOSE YOU (6) comes over from New Zealand with solid form and the ratings to be competitive.
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Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 18 at this track Bm78 on March 30 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Midtown Boss carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track Bm78 on September 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Our Last Cash with 57.5kg at $9.50. Strong chance here.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Tesio Stks October 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wishlor Lass carrying 54kg at $12. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Cockram September 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Benedetta carrying 56kg at $51. Right up to these.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 December 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Flash Feeling with 56kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Mornington F&M Bm70 September 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Extreme Step with 59kg at $3.30. Can figure in the finish.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Moby Dick with 59.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 11 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Oracle Son with 59.5kg at $6. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign from last on the turn 11th of 16 at this track Bm78 on September 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Our Last Cash with 54kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at this track Bm70 on September 18 2022 over 1100m, in the wet; 13 len behind Joyful Fortune with 57.5kg at $21. Doesn't appeal.
Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.75 len at Trentham Rating 75 March 9 over 1100m defeating Beebeep with 55kg at $7.80. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie F&M Rating 72 on March 30 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Grey Haze carrying 61kg at $4.30. No surprise if she was in the finish.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Pakenham 0-64 February 29 over 1000m defeating Ezeiza carrying 57.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 March 27 over 1200m defeating Bay Of Zea with 58.5kg at $2.90. Classy mare who can win again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 61 days. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Oakbank Bm56 February 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating Zufasta with 62kg at $3.50. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mares Bm66 on February 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind In Her Stride carrying 59kg at $10. Others are preferred.
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Pakenham Bm58 March 28 over 1200m defeating Toropeak carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that ran last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on March 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Her Stride with 58kg at $11. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Most recently 4th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on April 15 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Princess Halo carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Wagga Bm66 March 28 over 1000m defeating Sheila carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Geelong Bm64 April 12 over 1100m defeating Explosive Thinker carrying 55kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm64 on October 12 over 1210m, 0.6 len behind River Noire with 58kg at $13. Don't underestimate.