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BEL AIR (2) is bursting to win another race, running second at his past three starts. He's been beaten narrow margins in all of them and finds a very similar race here. D Lane takes back over and with any luck he can break through. HELIX (5) was better at Caulfield last time out. This is his best trip and his best figures measure up well. If he slots in early he can win. CALL HIM IGGY (8) has won both starts to date and looks to have a nice future. Harder here but looks more than capable of measuring up with natural improvement. TASMAN PARK (3) continues to race well. Racked up another placing at Caulfield last time and he should be in the finish again. NIJIKO (11) wasn't far away in a stronger race last time and can win.
Visit TAB.COM.AUBEL AIR (2) is bursting to win another race, running second at his past three starts. He's been beaten narrow margins in all of them and finds a very similar race here. D Lane takes back over and with any luck he can break through. HELIX (5) was better at Caulfield last time out. This is his best trip and his best figures measure up well. If he slots in early he can win. CALL HIM IGGY (8) has won both starts to date and looks to have a nice future. Harder here but looks more than capable of measuring up with natural improvement. TASMAN PARK (3) continues to race well. Racked up another placing at Caulfield last time and he should be in the finish again. NIJIKO (11) wasn't far away in a stronger race last time and can win.
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 June 17 over 1500m, 2 len behind Oakfield Waratah with 58.5kg at $16. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at this track Bm84 February 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind D'jumbuck with 54.5kg at $101. Cannot make a strong case.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, neck behind My Boy Birmingham with 61.5kg at $4.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on November 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Is It Me carrying 61.5kg at $6. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind My Boy Birmingham with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Cl3 on November 25 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 60kg at $5. No surprise if he was in the finish.
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign by 2.75 len Yarra Valley Bm64 March 19 over 1950m defeating Blazing Rebel carrying 61kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Warrnambool Bm64 November 27 2022 over 1400m defeating Euro Dandy with 59kg at $11. Not good enough for these.
Useful gelding. Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind My Boy Birmingham with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track Mcc Final on November 9 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Picaroon with 55.5kg at $17. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Toronto Terrier with 58kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Caulfield Bm64 December 14 over 1400m defeating Roma's Wish with 60.5kg at $9. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run with blinkers first time; 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm66 on December 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Branders Rule with 61.5kg at $4. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ararat Ararat Bowl on November 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Boldinho carrying 54kg at $8.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 4 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1300m defeating Brooklyn Baby carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 December 6 over 1400m defeating Master Right with 59.5kg at $2.30. Will prove tough to beat.
Racing well. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Raetihi with 60kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm70 on December 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Who Dares carrying 59kg at $8.50. Closing in on a win.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on November 1 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 58kg at $11. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Cl3 on November 25 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Jimmysstar with 58.5kg at $10. Preferred in something easier.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Ararat Bm64 November 12 over 1100m defeating Lascars carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on December 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Running By carrying 57.5kg at $12. Genuine hope on best form.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up second last of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on November 1 over 1300m, 11 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 59.5kg at $17. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on November 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Plenty Of Ammo with 62kg at $10. Can't recommend.
Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind The Negotiator with 57.5kg at $3.30. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on November 29 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Toronto Terrier with 58.5kg at $4. Nice alley and worth including.
He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.0 len Sunshine Coast Bm65 June 2 over 1800m defeating Amore Primus carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. On debut seventh of 13 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Alminette with 57.5kg at $14.60. Looks up against it.