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No prizes for finding JIMMYSSTAR (12) who resumed with a dominant win at Caulfield, posting a rating that effectively wins this, seemingly with plenty more to offer. Gets in on the minimum here, he looks a potential Group 1 talent and should be taking care of these, which the price naturally reflects. CROSSHAVEN (6) is impossible to catch but ran well in the G2 Australia Stakes behind Veight last time. If he brings his best he can certainly challenge. KA BLING (11) has placed inn his past two, beaten a nose by Ayrton at Caulfield last time. He maps perfectly and can give them something to catch. NOT AN OPTION (1) won a similar race here two back but 58kg looks a leveller. SAVANNAH CLOUD (4) can run well fresh.
Visit TAB.COM.AUNo prizes for finding JIMMYSSTAR (12) who resumed with a dominant win at Caulfield, posting a rating that effectively wins this, seemingly with plenty more to offer. Gets in on the minimum here, he looks a potential Group 1 talent and should be taking care of these, which the price naturally reflects. CROSSHAVEN (6) is impossible to catch but ran well in the G2 Australia Stakes behind Veight last time. If he brings his best he can certainly challenge. KA BLING (11) has placed inn his past two, beaten a nose by Ayrton at Caulfield last time. He maps perfectly and can give them something to catch. NOT AN OPTION (1) won a similar race here two back but 58kg looks a leveller. SAVANNAH CLOUD (4) can run well fresh.
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Group 2 winner. Racing well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ayrton carrying 57kg at $9. Before that won by a nose at this track LR Chstr Manifold January 1 over 1400m defeating Who Dares with 58kg at $11. Racing well. Each-way hope.
Group 2 winner. Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at this track in the G1 Turnbull October 7 over 2000m, 16 len behind Gold Trip with 56kg at $51. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track Bm100 August 5 over 1410m, 1.75 len behind Edison with 58kg at $4.50. This looks too tough.
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ayrton carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track Hcp on March 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Not An Option with 54.5kg at $17. Fitter and worth including.
Group 3 placegetter. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at this track in the G2 Damien Oliver November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cause For Concern carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Caulfield LR Regal Roller August 19 over 1200m defeating Umgawa carrying 54kg at $7. Certainly one to consider.
Group 3 winner. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ayrton carrying 57kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Rosehill Bm100 on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zeyrek with 59kg at $13. Happy to work around.
Group 1 placegetter. Useful type. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust Stks on January 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Veight with 58.5kg at $16. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sghirripa carrying 54kg at $8. Best can challenge the top few.
Group 2 placegetter. First-up. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; tenth of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Coongy October 18 over 2000m, 8 len behind Muramasa with 56kg at $21. Previously first up; ninth of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 August 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 59kg at $19. Hard to enthuse.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; 14th of 18 at Rosehill Golden Eagle October 31 2020 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Colette carrying 57.5kg at $31. First up last campaign second of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo (Bm59+) May 30 2020 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. Faces a tough essay.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful gelding. Last start from last on the turn second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ayrton carrying 54kg at $11. Before that 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Chstr Manifold on January 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Not An Option carrying 56kg at $4. Not far away last start. Place chance.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Herbert Power October 14 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Military Mission carrying 53kg at $2.40. First up last campaign third of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 August 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Amenable with 57kg at $5.50. Faces a tough essay.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 26 over 1400m, nose behind Ayrton carrying 54kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm100 on January 13 over 1300m, nose behind Rubamos with 52.5kg at $2.50. One of the main dangers.
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Caulfield Bm84 February 3 over 1400m defeating Who Dares carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Bendigo Bm70 November 1 over 1300m defeating The Prodigal Son with 58.5kg at $2.50. Very talented horse who should be winning again.