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ALMA RISE (13) is a progressive mare on the up who has never missed the quinella from five starts to date, no match for subsequent G3 winner two back at Sandown Hillside before a narrow win at Moe last time. Tipping she measures up well. MOTORACE (4) has won his past two in South Australia, successful at short odds in BM78 grade at Murray Bridge last time. He maps well. FLAMIN' ROMANS (1) continues to race very well, winning three of his past five. No reason he can't win again here. DUBLIN JOURNAL (2) was a tough winner of the Horsham Cup last time out and this isn't much stronger. He draws nicely for Zahra. AUTUMN STORM (16) is progressive and must be respected.
Visit TAB.COM.AUALMA RISE (13) is a progressive mare on the up who has never missed the quinella from five starts to date, no match for subsequent G3 winner two back at Sandown Hillside before a narrow win at Moe last time. Tipping she measures up well. MOTORACE (4) has won his past two in South Australia, successful at short odds in BM78 grade at Murray Bridge last time. He maps well. FLAMIN' ROMANS (1) continues to race very well, winning three of his past five. No reason he can't win again here. DUBLIN JOURNAL (2) was a tough winner of the Horsham Cup last time out and this isn't much stronger. He draws nicely for Zahra. AUTUMN STORM (16) is progressive and must be respected.
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Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm78 October 16 over 2000m defeating Misterkipchoge with 56.5kg at $5. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 21 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 56kg at $5. Going very well, looks a key chance.
Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Horsham Hrshm Cup October 20 over 2100m defeating Station One carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on September 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Kingswood with 57kg at $9.50. Draws nicely and should run a bold race.
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Extreme Virtue carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 59kg at $7.50. Progressing well. Strong hope again.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Murray Bridge Bm78 October 12 over 2000m defeating Ghetto Supastar with 57.5kg at $1.90. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Morphettville Bm78 October 5 over 1800m defeating Ghetto Supastar carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Flying of late and can win again.
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 7 len behind Poison Chalice carrying 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Centaurea on May 11 over 2019m, 16 len behind Sea What I See with 57.5kg at $41. Not going well enough.
Second run back. First-up after more than three years eased back early on 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 4 len behind Extreme Virtue carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Doncaster Rating 85 on June 5 2021 over 2393m, 1.75 len behind Rodrigo Diaz with 58kg at $15. Can improve up in trip.
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Moe Bm78 on October 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Nation's Call carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Bendigo Bm70 October 6 over 1600m defeating Gin O'clock with 60.5kg at $17. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Sale Bm70 on September 11 over 1615m, 4.5 len behind Electric Impulse with 59.5kg at $17. Second-up second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 16 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Flamin' Romans carrying 57.5kg at $17. Doubt he will turn that around.
Second run back. First-up after two years 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Montather with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Haydock Park 3yo Hcp on July 2 2022 over 2816m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Nathanael Greene carrying 56kg at $21. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his ordinary gate.
Useful type. Most recently second last of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Grinzinger Belle with 56kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 27 over 1514m, 15 len behind Alsephina with 55kg at $16. Better placed here but not sure how well she's going.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp on October 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Titan Of Choice carrying 60kg at $11. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, 4 len behind Autumn Storm carrying 60kg at $12. Looks tested again.
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Extreme Virtue with 55kg at $10. The run before that won by a nose at Sale 0 - 62 September 11 over 1732m defeating She's A Hustler carrying 60kg at $7.50. Racing well, in the mix.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on September 28 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Kingswood carrying 54kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a nose at Moe Bm70 October 18 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Akrotiri carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Progressive type who looks beautifully placed.
Useful gelding. Last start 9th of 14 at Sale Bm70 on October 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eye Of The Eagle carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Moe Bm70 on October 18 over 2050m, slow going 2 len behind Alma Rise with 59kg at $7. Risking.
Most recently 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Montather with 55.5kg at $4. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 4 len behind Extreme Virtue with 55.5kg at $11. Going okay but place looks best.
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Geelong Bm70 October 23 over 1700m defeating He'll Rip carrying 56kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 3 over 1600m defeating Monte Cassino carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Can measure right up.
Last start 5th of 12 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 2400m, 2 len behind Way Up High with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 11 at Hamilton Hton Cup on October 12 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Brungle Raider carrying 54kg at $4. Needs to improve sharply.
Last start won by a nose at Morphettville 0-64 October 26 over 2020m defeating Back Me Up Benny with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Cl2 on October 5 over 1600m, 2 len behind Zarkana with 58kg at $4. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 1 over 2040m, 1.2 len behind Duvach with 60kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, 3 len behind Autumn Storm carrying 57.5kg at $21. Looks tested in this lineup.
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Autumn Storm with 56.5kg at $19. The start before that 7th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm64 on September 23 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Unfair Dismissal carrying 60kg at $8.50. Wasn?t too far off the mark last time. Minor claims.