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CLOUDLAND (4) comes down from Queensland in consistent form, albeit without winning this preparation. He's been racing in some good Class 6 races and posting figures that measure up well here. He gets McDonald on and finds a winnable race here. RIOT AND ROSE (6) hasn't fired in two runs back but is a classy horse on his day and if he's able to find his best third-up he'd be a huge chance. CHATTAHOOCHEE (2) is a NZ horse who has placed in his past two starts behind some quality types who have run well in Australia. He's good enough, but 1400m may be on the sharp side. MATHLETIC (3) resumes. He didn't fire in his first Australian campaign but may have improved and can figure. STORMFRONT (9) is improving and wouldn't shock.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCLOUDLAND (4) comes down from Queensland in consistent form, albeit without winning this preparation. He's been racing in some good Class 6 races and posting figures that measure up well here. He gets McDonald on and finds a winnable race here. RIOT AND ROSE (6) hasn't fired in two runs back but is a classy horse on his day and if he's able to find his best third-up he'd be a huge chance. CHATTAHOOCHEE (2) is a NZ horse who has placed in his past two starts behind some quality types who have run well in Australia. He's good enough, but 1400m may be on the sharp side. MATHLETIC (3) resumes. He didn't fire in his first Australian campaign but may have improved and can figure. STORMFRONT (9) is improving and wouldn't shock.
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Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Narrandera N'dera Cup July 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Prince Of Helena carrying 61.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Warrnambool Hcp May 2 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Green Fly with 60kg at $13. Good enough on his day but might need this.
Racing well. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Tauranga Hcp on October 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Mustang Valley with 53kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Snazzytavi with 54kg at $12.60. Handy NZ galloper who is well placed at this level.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 May 11 over 1400m, soft track; 15 len behind Shock 'Em Ova carrying 53kg at $41. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit March 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Brudenell with 54.5kg at $17. Didn't fire in first local campaign but his overseas form reads well.
Useful gelding. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on October 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Substantial with 58kg at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl6 on September 28 over 1300m, in the wet; head behind Poetic Drama with 57.5kg at $5. Encouraging effort last start. Brings strong Queensland form to this and can win.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Bordeaux 4yo+ Cond Sw October 15 2023 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Dilawar carrying 59.5kg at $35. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Chantilly All Weather March 31 2023 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fort Payne with 58.5kg at $30. Others rate better this time.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Freak Of Nature with 58kg at $41. Second-up raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Moe Bm78 on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nation's Call with 61kg at $4. His best is good enough and he'll strip much fitter.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunset Dreaming with 56.5kg at $81. Second-up 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on October 16 over 1440m, 7 len behind Russian Meteor with 60.5kg at $26. Don't think she's going well enough.
Last start 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on October 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Capper Thirtynine carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on September 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King West carrying 62.5kg at $9. Rough chance at best.
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on October 11 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Capper Thirtynine carrying 58kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Cl1 September 19 over 1300m defeating Tipsy Toronado carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Has upside and can figure.
Last start 6th of 11 at Sale Bm58 on October 9 over 1423m, 5 len behind San Marino with 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm64 on September 18 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Happy Link carrying 58.5kg at $14. Looks outclassed.
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on October 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Romani Ite Domum with 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Margie's Boy with 59kg at $7. Tough to have.
Most recently 7th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on October 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 60.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 13 at Benalla Bm64 on September 27 over 1606m, 2 len behind Ultimate Kiss carrying 60.5kg at $11. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
Last start 3rd of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 on October 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Friday At Five carrying 58.5kg at $8. The race before that ran last of 12 at Murtoa Bm64 on October 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Cruz Missile with 57.5kg at $19. Still favouring others today.