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SABAN (13) can bounce back to his best returning to Flemington. His fresh win here over 1420m was excellent before a few things against at Caulfield. He'll be back but winding up strongly late.VERDAD (8) has been costly this time in, finishing second at each start this time in, given every chance at Moonee Valley last time and being beaten again, albeit with 62kg. He drops 6kg here and gets McDonald on which is a big positive. SAVOIR FAIRE (12) ran a good race fresh at Moe over 1600m, beaten two lengths. Fitter for that and will be running on. KETTLE HILL (7) dashed home from the back of the field in a very slow race at G3 level and this trip looks perfect for him. MARACOURT (9) is in flying form and can measure up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSABAN (13) can bounce back to his best returning to Flemington. His fresh win here over 1420m was excellent before a few things against at Caulfield. He'll be back but winding up strongly late.VERDAD (8) has been costly this time in, finishing second at each start this time in, given every chance at Moonee Valley last time and being beaten again, albeit with 62kg. He drops 6kg here and gets McDonald on which is a big positive. SAVOIR FAIRE (12) ran a good race fresh at Moe over 1600m, beaten two lengths. Fitter for that and will be running on. KETTLE HILL (7) dashed home from the back of the field in a very slow race at G3 level and this trip looks perfect for him. MARACOURT (9) is in flying form and can measure up.
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 15 at this track in the LR Tontonan on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Chrysaor carrying 54kg at $17. Last start 7th of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 54.5kg at $10. In the mix.
Last start second last in a small field at Moe Moe Cup on October 18 over 2050m, in the wet; 15 len behind Keats carrying 58kg at $3.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on September 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Berkeley Square with 54kg at $5. Happy enough to avoid.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 58.5kg at $81. Last start 3rd of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 54kg at $26. Has claims on latest.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Gold Nugget on September 20 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Earlswood carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Last start ran last of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on October 12 over 2000m, 14 len behind Medatsu with 59.5kg at $9.50. Could bounce back.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Caulfield Qlty August 31 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Young Werther carrying 54kg at $5. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 July 13 over 1700m, soft track; 4.5 len behind British Columbia carrying 59kg at $11. Promising type, watch the market.
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Willaidow carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Barbeville on April 30 2023 over 3100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Big Call carrying 57kg at $7.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
Useful type. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Jra Cup on October 26 over 2040m, 1.75 len behind Future History carrying 54kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 11 at Ballarat Gold Nugget on September 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Earlswood with 54kg at $7. Ran well last time and looks nicely placed in this.
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 25 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Montather carrying 62kg at $3. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 1.3 len behind Poison Chalice carrying 59kg at $2.50. Been costly this time in but gets McDonald on which could be the difference.
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 0.6 len at Murray Bridge LR M Br Cup October 12 over 1600m defeating Dubai Poet carrying 54kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 14 at Balaklava in the LR Bkva Cup on September 11 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Air Assault carrying 54kg at $17. Racing in fine form, must be respected.
Useful mare. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Hamilton Hton Cup on October 12 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Brungle Raider carrying 57.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 11 at Murtoa Murtoa Cup on October 5 over 2050m, nose behind Station One with 57.5kg at $8. Each way claims.
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 16 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Flamin' Romans with 60kg at $7. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 5 len behind Extreme Virtue carrying 60.5kg at $19. Going okay and in the mix.
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Moe Bm78 on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Nation's Call carrying 60kg at $13. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sea What I See with 58kg at $16. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm70 September 22 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip with 59kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 2 len behind Extreme Virtue carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Racing well. Back to Flemington suits greatly.
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, nose behind Autumn Storm with 59kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on September 22 over 1420m, 1.5 len behind Saban with 59kg at $8. Place looks best again.