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IS IT ME (14) is a consistent gelding who ran on nicely first-up at Caulfield over 1100m behind a smart horse in Nadal, beaten two lengths in third. He hasn't won at 1400m but did run fourth to Gentleman Roy at Sandown prior to a spell which is good enough to win this. RHEINBERG (3) resumes. He's another ultra-consistent type with a strong profile and McDonald takes the ride. MERIDIUS (8) worked home well fresh at Caulfield in a handy BM84, beaten under three lengths. He's a good horse on his day and right up to this. WARNIE (12) won at his local debut here over 1200m and this will suit.
Visit TAB.COM.AUIS IT ME (14) is a consistent gelding who ran on nicely first-up at Caulfield over 1100m behind a smart horse in Nadal, beaten two lengths in third. He hasn't won at 1400m but did run fourth to Gentleman Roy at Sandown prior to a spell which is good enough to win this. RHEINBERG (3) resumes. He's another ultra-consistent type with a strong profile and McDonald takes the ride. MERIDIUS (8) worked home well fresh at Caulfield in a handy BM84, beaten under three lengths. He's a good horse on his day and right up to this. WARNIE (12) won at his local debut here over 1200m and this will suit.
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Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 12 over 1600m, 13 len behind Antino with 53.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 28 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 54kg at $26. Risking.
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Mighty Ulysses carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at this track Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind He's Our Bonneval with 56.5kg at $7. Fitter, wouldn't shock.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Moonee Valley 4yo+ August 24 over 1523m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rolls carrying 55kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second in a small field at Ballarat Bm84 March 11 over 1100m, a nose behind Twin Perfection with 60kg at $3.50. Consistent type who can figure fresh.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Randwick Big Dance Wc on October 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ducasse carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Here To Shock with 54kg at $3.50. Capable of big splits on his day, can win.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Gunsynd June 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bases Loaded with 57kg at $13. First up last campaign 11th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Fred Best June 1 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Roll On High carrying 57kg at $13. Good enough on his day but take on trust.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 15 at Randwick Bm94 on October 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ostraka with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Fred Best on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Roll On High with 57kg at $26. Can improve but needs to.
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge in the LR M Br Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Maracourt carrying 54.5kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Hcp on September 28 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Test The Law carrying 56kg at $9.50. Finds a few better today. Likely to find this out of reach.
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 3 len behind Poison Chalice with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind So Risque carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and looks a solid chance.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 29 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Wyclif carrying 54kg at $5. When resuming last campaign ninth of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 May 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Chorlton Lane with 59.5kg at $51. Likely to find the 1400m a bit short so happy to overlook for now.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Geelong Bm84 January 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lafargue with 60.5kg at $19. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Caulfield Hcp December 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pascero carrying 54kg at $16. Need to see while fresh.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Parks Hcp September 28 over 1250m defeating Klabel carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 5 len behind Poison Chalice with 60kg at $5. Better than that but still risking.
Second run back. First-up after a year won by a nose at this track Bm78 October 5 over 1200m defeating Zebella carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Bellewstown 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw July 7 2023 over 1609m defeating Captain Maverick carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Fitter and the rise in trip will only suit better.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Baraqiel carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 6 len behind Poison Chalice with 60kg at $13. Happy to risk.
Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Nadal carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Tuvalu with 54kg at $5.50. Good in a strong race fresh, he looks nicely placed here.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 13th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 54kg at $8.50. Second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Ballarat Bm70 October 17 over 1400m defeating Laa De Sha with 60kg at $11. More depth here but has minor claims.