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I'M A DIRTY RASCAL (9) drops a whopping 8.5kg from last start when working home well for second at Randwick over 2400m. He's taken a while to hit his straps but should be at peak fitness now for the new camp and should relish this longer trip. RULING (6) has had two runs here and didn't take long to hit the board with a strong win at Caulfield second up. He'll eat up the 2800m and has a bit of quality about him. GLENTANEOUS (8) has found form of late winning two in a row. Up in trip here but that should be fine, he'll take beating again. REGAL POWER (2) got back in the winner's circle last time out at Caulfield. Quality horse when right and this trip should be okay. HERMAN HESSE (4) comes here third up and should be ready to peak over this journey.
Visit TAB.COM.AUI'M A DIRTY RASCAL (9) drops a whopping 8.5kg from last start when working home well for second at Randwick over 2400m. He's taken a while to hit his straps but should be at peak fitness now for the new camp and should relish this longer trip. RULING (6) has had two runs here and didn't take long to hit the board with a strong win at Caulfield second up. He'll eat up the 2800m and has a bit of quality about him. GLENTANEOUS (8) has found form of late winning two in a row. Up in trip here but that should be fine, he'll take beating again. REGAL POWER (2) got back in the winner's circle last time out at Caulfield. Quality horse when right and this trip should be okay. HERMAN HESSE (4) comes here third up and should be ready to peak over this journey.
Group 2 winner. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Clssc on December 2 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Military Mission with 59kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track in the G3 Queen Eliz on November 11 over 2600m, 4 len behind Muramasa carrying 56kg at $9.50. Watch for him late in the piece.
Multiple Group 1 winner. Useful gelding. Last start won by 2 len at Caulfield Bm100 December 16 over 2400m defeating Alhambra Lad with 58kg at $5. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 9 over 2000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Captain Envious carrying 56kg at $26. Hard to beat again.
Group 3 placegetter. Most recently 5th of 9 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 9 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Captain Envious carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Eclipse on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Just Folk with 55kg at $10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Taree Taree Cup on November 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sound And Vision with 59.5kg at $8. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on December 16 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Regal Power with 56kg at $8.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Group 3 placegetter. Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Clssc on December 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Military Mission carrying 59kg at $67. The run before that with blinkers first time; 9th of 16 at Caulfield Countrycup on November 18 over 2000m, 4 len behind Claidheamh Mor carrying 54kg at $67. Hard to have.
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Benalla Bm70 on November 12 over 2046m, 1.0 len behind Equine Philosopher carrying 61kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Caulfield Bm84 December 2 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Fire Glo Too carrying 57kg at $6.50. Progressive stayer who will relish this distance.
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on December 2 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Ruling with 59kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm96 on November 7 over 2800m, 13 len behind The Map with 56kg at $16. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 December 23 over 2500m defeating One Last Kiss carrying 60kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; settled well back; won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 December 6 over 2400m defeating Speranzoso carrying 61.5kg at $1.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on December 23 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind First Light carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the LR Christmas Cup on December 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Stockman carrying 53kg at $7. Big weight drop and should relish this trip now.
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on December 16 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Regal Power carrying 51.5kg at $6. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on December 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ruling with 57kg at $7. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Group 2 placegetter. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on December 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ruling carrying 57kg at $17. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Bm78 on November 18 over 2500m, head behind Hasta La Fiorente carrying 57kg at $2.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last start 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on December 23 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Glentaneous with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that won by a nose at Rosehill Ctry Clsc December 2 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Eaglemont with 55.5kg at $10. Will need to lift.