VICTORIAN JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION SPRINT
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MIDTOWN BOSS (1) is a progresive type resuming. He's only missed the placings once and and his last two starts at Flemington behind top quality opposition read very well for this. If he's back and ready to go, he'll go close. MORNINGTON GLORY (4) was beaten by the barest of margins here last time out and continues to race well. He'll be hard to beat again. CORIOLIS (10) lines up for the first time since September 6 and did win first up at Newcastle last time in. Form last time reads well, respect. DAILY BUGLE (5) has a big finish on his day and wasn't far away last time. Can be running on. MR TICKLES (7) is racing well and in the mix.
Visit TAB.COM.AUMIDTOWN BOSS (1) is a progresive type resuming. He's only missed the placings once and and his last two starts at Flemington behind top quality opposition read very well for this. If he's back and ready to go, he'll go close. MORNINGTON GLORY (4) was beaten by the barest of margins here last time out and continues to race well. He'll be hard to beat again. CORIOLIS (10) lines up for the first time since September 6 and did win first up at Newcastle last time in. Form last time reads well, respect. DAILY BUGLE (5) has a big finish on his day and wasn't far away last time. Can be running on. MR TICKLES (7) is racing well and in the mix.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at this track 3yo Qlty June 3 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Legio Ten with 55.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at this track 3yo Hcp May 13 over 1200m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Airman carrying 54kg at $4. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Caulfield Bm70 August 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind First Mate carrying 59kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 May 18 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Trading Post with 58.5kg at $9.50. May need the run.
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 20 over 1100m, long-neck behind Luna Cat with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lovin' Laughs carrying 61.5kg at $26. Needs more time.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 20 over 1100m, nose behind Luna Cat carrying 59kg at $3.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Prancing Spirit with 59kg at $2.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Prancing Spirit with 58.5kg at $12. Last start 7th of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 20 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Luna Cat carrying 58.5kg at $10. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on December 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Philosopher carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Morphettville Bm64 on October 22 2022 over 1050m, 4 len behind Rich Gina carrying 60kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Useful type. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on November 28 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Short And Stout carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Before that second last of 8 at Mornington Bm64 on November 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Valois with 61kg at $4. Racing well and is a genuine hope.
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Ballarat Bm70 on December 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Give Giggles carrying 57kg at $8. The start before that won by a nose at Pakenham Bm64 November 16 over 1000m defeating Lloyd's Crown with 58kg at $3. Not for ours.
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm70 on December 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sans Doute carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on December 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind It's Kind Of Magic carrying 57kg at $17. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 September 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tropical Squall with 58.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Newcastle Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1250m defeating Good Once carrying 57kg at $2.40. Among the main contenders.
Second run back. First-up after nine months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Mornington 0 - 64 December 1 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Lidder Valley carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Our Goddess carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Solid top-three hope.
Useful type. Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 at Ballarat Bm70 on December 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Give Giggles with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on November 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Aminatu with 58kg at $11. No threat last start but is capable of better.