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ARRAN BAY (6) proved himself at the trip last time. Stayed well and ran a rating that makes him a big winning threat in easier company this time. Big field but he has them covered for talent and a return to Flemington does him now harm. FIGHTING ARROW (10) found his race last time and won it well. He can follow up without surprising. Little step up in trip might suit HASSELTOFF (7) now. Been in terrific form this campaign and this is a nice scenario for him with the good draw. INDEPENDENT ROAD (11) is racing well enough to have a hope and doubt that NOBEL HEIGHTS (4) is hopeless coming back in trip off a little freshen up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUARRAN BAY (6) proved himself at the trip last time. Stayed well and ran a rating that makes him a big winning threat in easier company this time. Big field but he has them covered for talent and a return to Flemington does him now harm. FIGHTING ARROW (10) found his race last time and won it well. He can follow up without surprising. Little step up in trip might suit HASSELTOFF (7) now. Been in terrific form this campaign and this is a nice scenario for him with the good draw. INDEPENDENT ROAD (11) is racing well enough to have a hope and doubt that NOBEL HEIGHTS (4) is hopeless coming back in trip off a little freshen up.
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Good run two starts back when placed. Most recently he finished 8th 8L, Irish Legend at Randwick (BM-88) 2000m. Two starts back was 3rd 2.8L, So Si Bon at Sandown-Hillside (BM-100) 1700m. Must be considered.
First-up (4:1-0-1): First-up last prep she finished 8th 9.6L, Tuvalu at Flemington (BM-90) 1630m. Won't find this easy.
Second-up (5:0-1-2): Resuming he finished 8th 6.7L, Pounding at Moonee Valley (BM-100) 1600m. Second run last time he was 2nd 0.1L, The Regiment at Bairnsdale (Open) 1600m. Win won't shock.
Last run solid effort when he finished 2nd 4L, San Huberto at Flemington (Bagot Handicap, Listed) 2800m. On Dec 17 looked good when 2nd 1.8L, Persan at Flemington (Jra Trophy, Listed) 2600m. Top chance here.
Last start she finished 9th 6.8L, Ladies Man at Trentham (Trentham Stakes (G3), SWP-G3) 2100m. Two runs back good effort when she finished 6th 4.8L, Dionysus at Te Rapa (Q.E. Ii Cup, Group3) 2400m. Among the chances.
Another good run when second last start. Last time out he finished 2nd 1L, Ain'Tnodeeldun at Moonee Valley (BM-78) 2040m. Two back he finished 2nd 3.8L, Beltoro at Flemington (BM-84) 1600m. Go well this race.
Has winning form at this track. Last start solid run when he finished 7th 3.1L, Glory Daze at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1700m. On Jan 14 powered home 3rd 4.2L, Beltoro at Flemington (BM-84) 1600m. Competitive here.
Has won in higher grade than this and well placed here. Last time out was 14th 7.1L, Glory Daze at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1700m. Before that he finished 7th 4.9L, Beltoro at Flemington (BM-84) 1600m. Among the chances.
Last run finished 5th 1.6L, Ain'Tnodeeldun at Moonee Valley (BM-78) 2040m. Two back he finished 9th 6.8L, Typhoon Harmony at Moonee Valley (BM-84) 1600m. Not fancied.
Racing consistently and a strong contender on last start win. Last start was 1st 0.1L, Marcolt at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 2040m. On Jan 14 he finished 3rd 1.8L, Princess Rhaenys at Flemington (BM-70) 2000m. Strong claims.
Has won in higher grade than this and well placed here. Last run was 6th 1.7L, Ain'Tnodeeldun at Moonee Valley (BM-78) 2040m. Two starts back solid run when 4th 3.2L, Riverplate at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1800m. Definite claims here.
Second-up (4:1-2-0): Resuming was 13th 7L, Glory Daze at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1700m. Second run last prep she finished 6th 5.8L, Deny Knowledge at Caulfield (FMB-78) 1600m. Others are preferred.
Most recently was 9th 4L, Glory Daze at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1700m. On Jan 18 he finished 5th 7.2L, Miso at Sandown-Hillside (BM-64) 1400m. Could find place.
Harder here but warrants respect on consecutive wins past two starts. Last start was 1st 0.8L, Mr I'm A Believer at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 2040m. Before that ran strongly 1st 0.8L, Autissiodorum at Mornington (BM-64) 2000m. Among the chances.
Last start solid run when he finished 5th 2.1L, Glory Daze at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1700m. Two runs back was 10th 4.6L, Ima Shelby at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 1600m. Faces tough task.
Last run he finished 1st 2.3L, Charmed Destiny at Werribee (3Y+MSW) 2000m. Before that solid run when 3rd 2.1L, Fam Gorman at Moe (3Y+MSW) 1600m. Don't dismiss.