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Open race to finish. HE'S OUR BONNEVAL (9) started $19 first up but ran very well, closing from midfield to get within a head of the winner. Finds a similar race here, the draw isn't ideal but with added fitness and a good ride, he looks a bit of value. PUNCH LANE (13) is flying, winning 3 of his past 4, and gets his chance up in grade off a dominant win at Caulfield. Has more to come and should go close. BEL AIR (11) got the job done at this track and trip two back before another consistent effort in this grade last time. Should be right in the finish again. HELIX (15) narrowly beat Helix home here last time and maps well from barrier 4. JENNILALA (8) is a handy mare who won first up last time in before being thrown in the deep end at G1 level. Suited here.
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Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sghirripa carrying 54kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Ulysses carrying 56kg at $5.50. Expect a forward showing.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 3 over 1100m, 6 len behind Rey Magnerio with 59kg at $201. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on June 17 over 1420m, 1.3 len behind Not An Option with 54.5kg at $17. One of the top chances.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Morphettville in the LR John Letts November 4 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Pudding carrying 56kg at $4.50. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 June 24 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind St Lawrence with 56kg at $8. Win would surprise.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm100 July 29 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind The Summit carrying 53.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at this track Hcp June 3 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind King Magnus carrying 54.5kg at $13. Needs more time.
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm84 on January 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Lafargue with 60kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a head at Caulfield Bm84 December 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Toronto Terrier with 57.5kg at $8.50. Among the better chances.
Group 3 placegetter. Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Semana with 54kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 17 at Gold Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 6 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Lavish Empire carrying 57kg at $8.50. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Group 1 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 September 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind First Immortal carrying 60.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign seventh of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 August 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 53kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
Group 1 placegetter. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose November 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 57kg at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by head Caulfield Bm84 October 18 over 1440m defeating Faretti with 56kg at $12. Should run well.
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, head behind So Risque with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up came from midfield; with blinkers first time; 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Monarch Of Egypt with 58.5kg at $3.80. Strips fitter and can win.
Second-up. First-up after a year 12th of 15 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind So Risque carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on December 10 2022 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Savannah Cloud with 57kg at $4. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Useful type. Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind So Risque carrying 57.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track 4yo+ Bm70 January 1 over 1400m defeating Helix carrying 62kg at $3.30. Capable of a big finish.
Group 2 winner. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 18 over 1440m, 10 len behind Jennilala with 57.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign 6th of 12 at this track Davidbourke on June 17 over 1620m, 4 len behind Unusual Culture with 57.5kg at $26. Happy to risk.
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Caulfield Bm70 February 3 over 1400m defeating Masterful with 60kg at $2.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Magnaspin carrying 60kg at $2.10. Big chance again.
Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 31 over 1300m defeating Tiffany Valentine with 60kg at $8.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm78 on January 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jungle Jim with 56kg at $11. Watch for him to be flashing home.
Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind So Risque with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 13 over 1400m, long-neck behind Vagrant carrying 60kg at $3.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Waltz On By with 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Geelong 3yo Bm64 January 4 2023 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mt Niseko with 56kg at $21. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.