TAB BLAMEY STAKES

Railway Stakes winner. Last start ran last of 9 at Caulfield in the G1 C F Orr on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Munhamek with 59kg at $10. On his best form has excellent prospects.

Champions Stakes winner. Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G1 C F Orr on February 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr Brightside with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Gold Pend on September 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Espiona carrying 58kg at $5. Her best would win this.

Group 3 winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 15th of 23 at this track in the G1 Melb Cup November 7 over 3200m, 14 len behind Without A Fight with 50kg at $17. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 June 10 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Flash Flood carrying 60kg at $21. Among the better chances.

Multiple Group 3 winner. First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Clssc December 2 over 2400m, soft track; 8 len behind Military Mission with 58kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len this track Bm78 September 24 over 1630m defeating Gregolimo with 59kg at $19. Good horse who will improve off this.

Multiple Group 3 winner. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G1 C F Orr on February 10 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $19. The race before that won by a nose at Caulfield LR Barton Stks January 26 over 1400m defeating Ka Bling with 58kg at $3.80. Rates a key winning chance.

Group 3 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 2.5 len Ballarat LR Brat Cup December 9 over 2000m in the wet defeating Young Werther carrying 54kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at Ballarat Gold Nugget September 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ascension with 54kg at $7.50. Looking to others for the winner.

Group 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track LR The Elms Hcp February 17 over 1400m defeating Jimmysstar with 55.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at this track Hcp on September 16 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Carini carrying 58kg at $12. Won at huge odds first up and must be a chance to repeat.

Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Ellerslie Aetaroa Clsc on January 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Hcp January 6 over 1700m defeating Bermadez with 53kg at $3. Genuine chance this time around.

Group 1 winner. First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Sha Tin in the G3 Premier Plt June 25 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Tuchel with 60kg at $12. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Sha Tin in the G3 Qn Mthr Mem May 7 over 2400m, soft track; 7 len behind Straight Arron carrying 59.5kg at $18. Will need this run.

Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Makram carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 19 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 58kg at $3.50. Suited by the rise in trip.

Group 1 placegetter. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Caulfield Countrycup November 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Claidheamh Mor with 58kg at $19. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 September 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Devoted with 56.5kg at $19. Looks tested without a run under the belt.

Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Coleraine Mdn Hdle-Sw August 13 over 3300m. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw July 16 over 3200m, soft track; 7 len behind That's Incranibull with 69.5kg at $1.60. Major upset if he won.

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Makram with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track Hcp September 16 over 1700m defeating Sibaaq with 53kg at $2.50. Suited by this trip now. Good chance.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Canterbury F&M Bm72 February 2 over 1550m defeating Cirebon carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tavs with 62kg at $19. Hard to make a case today.