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KALAPOUR (2) was good in the G1 Metropolitan two back and again solid in Sydney behind a smart import, not far off Cleveland who then won the G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup. Racing in good form and just needs to hold it to be in the finish. ATHABASCAN (3) was behind Cleveland at Moonee Valley which ties in, and he didn't have any luck there. Racing very well and looks to get every chance here. MOSTLY CLOUDY (4) won over this route two back in good style before a sound effort in the G3 Bart Cummings last time out. That looks good form for this. LADIES MAN (1) is interesting, a last start G1 winner in New Zealand. He's placed over 3200m so the trip will be no issue, but he does pay the penalty at the weights. UNITED NATIONS (5) was too close to a very strong speed in the Caulfield Cup and can bounce back in this.
Visit TAB.COM.AUKALAPOUR (2) was good in the G1 Metropolitan two back and again solid in Sydney behind a smart import, not far off Cleveland who then won the G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup. Racing in good form and just needs to hold it to be in the finish. ATHABASCAN (3) was behind Cleveland at Moonee Valley which ties in, and he didn't have any luck there. Racing very well and looks to get every chance here. MOSTLY CLOUDY (4) won over this route two back in good style before a sound effort in the G3 Bart Cummings last time out. That looks good form for this. LADIES MAN (1) is interesting, a last start G1 winner in New Zealand. He's placed over 3200m so the trip will be no issue, but he does pay the penalty at the weights. UNITED NATIONS (5) was too close to a very strong speed in the Caulfield Cup and can bounce back in this.
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Spring Classic winner. Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Hastings G1 Livamol Classic October 14 over 2040m defeating Platinum Invador with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Awapuni in the G3 Metric Mile on September 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Belardo Boy carrying 54kg at $2.70. Group 1 winner in New Zealand who is proven over this trip. Creates interest.
Group 1 placegetter. Racing well. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Randwick St Leger on October 14 over 2600m, 3 len behind Land Legend with 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick in the G1 The Metrop on September 30 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Just Fine carrying 52.5kg at $17. Racing well and should prove hard to beat.
Group 3 winner. Useful type. Last start 7th of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mv Cup on October 27 over 2500m, 2 len behind Cleveland with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 8th of 16 at this track in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 7 over 2520m, 3 len behind Future History carrying 57kg at $7. Not much luck last time, should be in the finish here.
Going well. Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 7 over 2520m, 2 len behind Future History with 54kg at $12. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Qlty September 16 over 2500m defeating Alhambra Lad carrying 53kg at $21. Going well. No surprise if he won.
Group 2 placegetter. Useful entire. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 18 at Caulfield in the G1 Caul Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 8 len behind Without A Fight carrying 50kg at $81. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Herbert Power on October 14 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Military Mission carrying 53kg at $6. Better suited here, can give a sight.
Group 1 placegetter. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on October 21 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Stroke Of Luck with 55.5kg at $15. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on October 7 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Pierossa carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Not keen on her prospects.
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track Mares Bm70 on September 24 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Foreign Raider carrying 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Pinker Pinker on October 13 over 2025m, slow going 0.8 len behind Flash Mary carrying 55kg at $8.50. Has failed to show enough.
