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Results
POSITIVITY (11) had favours on a slow tempo first-up in the Listed Heatherlie Handicap but stuck on well for second in a bunched finish and will be fitter. D Lane takes the ride and she should go close. SEA WHAT I SEE (15) was disappointing fresh at Moonee Valley over 1523m, finishing at the tail. She looked very progressive last time in and could be a big improver. KEATS (7) faded first up at Caulfield but was only beaten narrowly and should improve. Gives a sight. BERKELEY SQUARE (6) was quite good late fresh over 1400m and is better placed here. Should be running on. SHAIYHAR (16) looks well in at the weights here and can run well fresh.
Visit TAB.COM.AUPOSITIVITY (11) had favours on a slow tempo first-up in the Listed Heatherlie Handicap but stuck on well for second in a bunched finish and will be fitter. D Lane takes the ride and she should go close. SEA WHAT I SEE (15) was disappointing fresh at Moonee Valley over 1523m, finishing at the tail. She looked very progressive last time in and could be a big improver. KEATS (7) faded first up at Caulfield but was only beaten narrowly and should improve. Gives a sight. BERKELEY SQUARE (6) was quite good late fresh over 1400m and is better placed here. Should be running on. SHAIYHAR (16) looks well in at the weights here and can run well fresh.
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Multiple Group 3 winner. Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Launceston in the G3 Laun Cup February 28 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Excelleration carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track in the LR Cup Day Plate November 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind Forgot You carrying 57kg at $26. Likely to need this run.
Group 1 placegetter. First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 18 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Cup October 21 over 2400m, 26 len behind Without A Fight with 52kg at $101. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp September 2 2023 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Soulcombe with 59kg at $13. Can't have first-up.
Group 3 winner. Useful type. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Point King with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track Hcp on July 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Horrifying carrying 57kg at $10. Back in trip suits.
Group 1 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 29 over 2000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Wyclif with 58.5kg at $6. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp April 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Edison with 56.5kg at $67. Will improve after this hitout.
Group 1 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Another Wil with 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup March 17 over 1968m defeating Toogoodfortoorak carrying 60kg at $10. Rough hope.
Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Another Wil carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track in the G2 Blamey on March 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Atishu carrying 55kg at $10. Not bad fresh, don't discount.
Group 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Caulfield Bm100 on August 17 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 55.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Eclipse on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Just Folk carrying 54kg at $4. Fitter for that and will give a bold sight.
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Another Wil with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Hcp on March 30 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Arran Bay carrying 56.5kg at $5. Needed to see more fresh.
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Moonee Valley 4yo+ August 24 over 1523m on a rain affected track defeating Green Fly carrying 53kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Point King with 54.5kg at $17. Got the win last time, this will test.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at Sunshine Coast LR Caloundra Cup July 14 over 2400m in heavy going defeating Alegron with 53kg at $12. Before that 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatt Gold Crown on June 29 over 2143m, 2.5 len behind Princess Rhaenys with 56kg at $51. Good win last time but might need this run.
Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 31 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Tauranga Mdn F&M January 2 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Moonlight Magic with 56kg at $2.70. Good return, should go close.
Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley 4yo+ on August 24 over 1523m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rolls with 54kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm100 on August 3 over 1410m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Gentleman Roy with 53kg at $7.50. Should be thereabouts.
Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Caulfield Mares Bm84 on August 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fire Of Etna with 60kg at $101. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm Open on October 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Steely with 55.5kg at $12. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from her ordinary barrier.
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 29 len behind Casino Seventeen with 53kg at $81. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Ascot in the LR Luckygray November 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Another Chino carrying 54.5kg at $101. Will improve on what he does here.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 4yo+ on August 24 over 1523m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rolls with 53kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Moonee Valley Bm64 March 1 over 1600m defeating Aiming carrying 57kg at $1.50. Disappointing fresh but her form last time in can't be ignored.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 May 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Midnight Blue with 53.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase March 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind First Immortal carrying 54.5kg at $19. Will improve off this but does look nicely placed on the minimum.