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Wide open race. ALDOLFITO (3) was a solid winner at Sandown Hillside over this trip two back before finding wet ground and 1200m a bridge too far last time behind the talented Lofty Arch. Back in trip here, he's a winner down the straight and should take beating from a suitable wide draw. WINNASEDGE (5) is a promising gelding who was only beaten a length in the G3 Red Anchor at Moonee Valley last week over 1200m. Back in trip is a slight query but he should be in the finish. MANOLO BLING (13) was nosed out by Aldolfito last time at Sandown and did run well in a good race here over 1100m prior. OVERFULL (12) was poor fresh here but gave a sight at Moonee Valley last time and can do so again. GRUZAMBA (11) was a dominant maiden winer on debut at Kyneton and can measure up.
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up 6th of 10 at this track in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 14 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Growing Empire with 58.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 59.5kg at $12. Best is good enough.
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 25 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rich Dottie carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Aldolfito carrying 58kg at $9. Going well enough to figure.
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by a head at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp September 28 over 1000m defeating Manolo Bling carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Gothic Stakes on October 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Lofty Arch with 57kg at $13. Racing well. Beautifully placed here, go close.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp August 24 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Daggers carrying 56kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Wyong Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1000m slow track defeating Patience Is Virtue carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Has a good overall record and can't be discounted with McDonald on.
Racing well. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Red Anchor Stks on October 26 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Bittercreek carrying 57kg at $8. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 October 6 over 1100m defeating Flash 'N' Dash carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Racing very well and will take beating.
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Red Anchor Stks on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bittercreek carrying 57kg at $26. Before that won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1200m defeating Taken carrying 58kg at $4. Might be an improver.
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start got back early 2nd in a small field at Seymour 3yo Bm64 on September 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sugar Coat carrying 59kg at $5.50. The run before that won by a long-neck at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1000m defeating Controlled Zone carrying 58kg at $4.50. Tougher this time, risking.
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Rich Dottie carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 28 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Aldolfito carrying 54kg at $17. Poor last time but the run prior reads well.
Useful type. Most recently 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rich Dottie carrying 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 on October 6 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Winnasedge carrying 59.5kg at $4. Has a couple of lengths to find.
Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on June 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Interest Point with 56.5kg at $12. Went for a break before returning favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Pakenham Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Immediate carrying 57kg at $2.60. Nice type who can run well.
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 5 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1112m on a soft track defeating Souk with 57kg at $1.50. Looks talented and wouldn't surprise.
Third-up today. First-up couldn't go on with it; ran last of 13 at this track in the LR Cap D'antibes on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Bellatrix Star carrying 57kg at $10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm70 on October 25 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Rich Dottie with 57kg at $17. Good effort last time, big chance.
Useful filly. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 28 over 1000m, head behind Aldolfito carrying 52kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track in the LR Cap D'antibes on September 14 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Bellatrix Star with 57kg at $10. Going well, should be right there.
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Dubbo Cl1 October 4 over 1000m defeating The Mooch carrying 56.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Wellington Well Boot on April 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Fingers Hunter carrying 54kg at $3.50. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on September 21 over 900m, 6 len behind Reigning King with 55kg at $13. Last start 3rd of 9 at Coonamble Cl2 on October 13 over 1100m, nose behind Plenitude carrying 55.5kg at $14. This looks out of reach.
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind Campari Twist carrying 55kg at $4. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Mrs Archibald with 56kg at $17. May find this a bit rich.
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1000m defeating Tophet with 55kg at $2.60. More depth here but must respect stable.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by 1.75 len at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Porsha Crystal carrying 57kg at $3. Tricky to line up the heavy track win but she clearly has ability.
Dual acceptor. At debut, ran last in a small field at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1100m, 10 len behind Stay Humble with 56kg at $5.50. Outclased.