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PERSAN (1) broke the drought last time. Given his chance back in easier and took it nicely. Travelled well and looked to win it with plenty in hand at the finish. No issues at the trip but this is a tougher test with more depth added through both SOUND (2) and REGAL LION (3). Persan and Sound ran 1-2 in the Bart Cummings back in 2020. The ledger in three meetings in 2022 reads 2-1 to Persan and he deserves to edge the betting here but the trip is a big plus for Sound and the inside draw means he can get a cheap run after doing it tough at Pakenham. There he was behind NOBEL HEIGHTS (6) who gave Persan a big of a race here last time and will keep the better horses honest again.
Visit TAB.COM.AUPERSAN (1) broke the drought last time. Given his chance back in easier and took it nicely. Travelled well and looked to win it with plenty in hand at the finish. No issues at the trip but this is a tougher test with more depth added through both SOUND (2) and REGAL LION (3). Persan and Sound ran 1-2 in the Bart Cummings back in 2020. The ledger in three meetings in 2022 reads 2-1 to Persan and he deserves to edge the betting here but the trip is a big plus for Sound and the inside draw means he can get a cheap run after doing it tough at Pakenham. There he was behind NOBEL HEIGHTS (6) who gave Persan a big of a race here last time and will keep the better horses honest again.
Was a good winner (1.8L) in this company last start and looks very competitive again. Last start he finished 1st 1.8L, Nobel Heights at Flemington (Jra Trophy, Listed) 2600m. On Nov 26 he finished 3rd 1.7L, Vow And Declare at Caulfield (Zipping Classic, WFA-G2) 2400m. Appeals strongly.
Just out of the placings last start; can run a useful race here. Last start was 4th 5.2L, Kissinger at Pakenham (Sportsbet Pakenham Cup, Listed) 2500m. Two back was 5th 8.7L, Vow And Declare at Caulfield (Zipping Classic, WFA-G2) 2400m. Competitive here.
Useful effort when 3rd last start. Most recently powered home 3rd 2L, Torrens at Randwick (Christmas Cup, Listed) 2400m. Two starts back ran home well 4th 1.1L, Bonny Ezra at Rosehill (Elite Atc Cup, Listed) 2000m. Sound prospects.
Blinkers on. Last time out he finished 4th 1.5L, Gin Martini at Caulfield (Sandown Cup, Listed) 3200m. Two back was 11th 11.9L, Soulcombe at Flemington (Queen's Cup, Group3) 2600m. Not without claims.
Last time out looked good when 2nd 0.3L, Gin Martini at Caulfield (Sandown Cup, Listed) 3200m. Before that he finished 5th 9L, White Marlin at Flemington (BM-96) 2800m. Among the chances.
Ran a nice race last start when second in this grade. Last time out he finished 2nd 1.8L, Persan at Flemington (Jra Trophy, Listed) 2600m. Two runs back was 2nd 2L, Kissinger at Pakenham (Sportsbet Pakenham Cup, Listed) 2500m. Rates very well.
Last time out finished 3rd 0.2L, Right You Are at Moonee Valley (BM-84) 2040m. Before that was 3rd 2.2L, Kissinger at Pakenham (Sportsbet Pakenham Cup, Listed) 2500m. One of the chances.
Last run solid effort when 4th 3.8L, Wahine Toa at Moonee Valley (BM-78) 2500m. Before that 7th 34.9L, Flash Feeling at Pakenham (BM-78) 2000m. This looks too tough.
Last run he finished 6th 3.4L, Gin Martini at Caulfield (Sandown Cup, Listed) 3200m. Two runs back ran home well 2nd 5.5L, White Marlin at Flemington (BM-96) 2800m. Needs to improve.
Last start he finished 10th 5.5L, Global Ausbred at Randwick (BM-88) 2000m. Before that he finished 5th 1.7L, Gin Martini at Caulfield (Sandown Cup, Listed) 3200m. Perhaps a place.
Most recently ran strongly 5th 10.4L, Persan at Flemington (Jra Trophy, Listed) 2600m. Two runs back she finished 4th 1.4L, Eyesonlyonme at Benalla (BM-70) 2046m. Prefer others.
Last time out was 1st 1.8L, Testa Life at Bendigo (R-64) 2200m. Before that was 10th 6.5L, Who's Your Papy at Warrnambool (BM-64) 2000m. Not worst here.