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Finish up with a good clash between a couple of last start winners who stopped the clock in sharp time. RED HOT NICC (7) ripped around the Valley last week. Best we have seen from him to this point and the wide margin was backed up by the clock. If he can repeat he can knock off JUNGLE JIM (3) who went out hard at Sale and blew up the chasing pack behind him. Led and won well here three back. EL ROCKO (6) won by a space resuming last prep. That was in a maiden, so things are tougher now, but he raced well through the prep and measures up. SACRED PALACE (5) can peak third up and is a threat and D'JUMBUCK (10) must be considered having beaten Jungle Jim here last time..
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First-up (4:2-0-0): Proven first up performer (2 from 4) resuming here. Resuming last prep was 1st 1.5L, Sparkup at Morphettville (BM-82) 1200m. Suited here.
Last time out was 9th 4L, Lofty Strike at Sandown-Hillside (Rubiton Stakes (G2), SWP-G2) 1100m. Two back he finished 8th 5.7L, Star Patrol at Sandown-Hillside (W.J. Adams (Lr), Listed) 1000m. Lacks appeal.
Racing in great heart lately and has won 1 from 2 at this course. On Feb 5 he finished 1st 2.3L, Show Some Decorum at Sale (BM-78) 1203m. Two starts back good run when 2nd 1L, D'Jumbuck at Flemington (BM-78) 1200m. Looks well placed.
Second-up (7:1-1-1): Resuming was 6th 10.3L, Dance To Dubai at Moonee Valley (BM-84) 1200m. Second-up last time he was 5th 3.3L, Diesel 'N' Dust at Pakenham Synthetic (BM-78) 1200m. Hard to have here.
Could be ready to improve after two starts from a spell. Most recently was 2nd 2L, Dance To Dubai at Moonee Valley (BM-84) 1200m. Before that solid effort when 6th 2.8L, On The Lead at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1000m. Capable type.
First-up (4:1-1-0): Coming off a break but winner first-up previously. Resuming last prep was 1st 7L, Mira Flores at Ballarat (2Y+MSW) 1200m. Respect here.
Harder here but can't knock consecutive wins at past two runs. Last time out was 1st 3.5L, The Hass at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 1200m. Before that was 1st 1.8L, Midnight Charm at Flemington (BM-70) 1100m. Top hope this race.
First-up (4:0-0-0): First-up last time he was 8th 4.5L, Thorondor at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-64) 1300m. Minor contender.
Last time out he finished 5th 6L, Jungle Jim at Sale (BM-78) 1203m. On Jan 7 good effort when 4th 2.2L, On The Lead at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1000m. Faces tough task.
Has come back in great fettle with a win and a placing from two starts this preparation. Last time out he finished 1st 1L, Jungle Jim at Flemington (BM-78) 1200m. On Dec 21 was 2nd 0.2L, Daily Bugle at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-64) 1200m. Right in this.
Second-up (3:1-1-0): First-up was 7th 4.1L, Red Hot Nicc at Flemington (BM-70) 1100m. Second run last prep he was 4th 1.6L, Meltdown at Pakenham (BM-64) 1400m. Faces tough essay.
First-up (4:0-1-1): First-up last prep good effort when 7th 3.7L, Sam's Image at Moonee Valley (BM-84) 1200m. Each way chance.
First-up (6:2-1-1): First-up last time finished 2nd 0.8L, The Garden at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1400m. Place claims here.
Last start was 2nd 0.4L, Baledon at Albury (Class4) 1175m. On Jan 20 solid effort when 4th 3.5L, Red Hot Nicc at Flemington (BM-70) 1100m. Won't find this easy.
Last start he finished 2nd 0.5L, Cash Away at Ascot (2Y+1MW) 1200m. Two back he finished 3rd 1L, Saloon Bar at Ascot (2Y+1MW) 1200m. Others stronger.