THE DAMIEN OLIVER
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TAMERLANE (5) was given a perfect ride to lead all of the way over this track and distance last start when backed off the map and he should be able to hold the front again here. More depth, but he's a pretty bombproof horse who will give a huge sight. At big odds, KING MAGNUS (2) is worth something. He's first up from a short spell here but loves this track and distance and typically goes well fresh. Can see him getting a good run midfield and sneaking into the finish. HERE TO SHOCK (10) found the G1 Toorak Handicap a bit tough last time without a great run. Second to Antino prior reads well and he draws well here. VILANA (1) looks better suited out to 1400m and his best figures would go a long way to winning this. It'd be fitting for Olly to win the race named in his honour. AYRTON (4) was back to his best first up but he can often drop off second up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTAMERLANE (5) was given a perfect ride to lead all of the way over this track and distance last start when backed off the map and he should be able to hold the front again here. More depth, but he's a pretty bombproof horse who will give a huge sight. At big odds, KING MAGNUS (2) is worth something. He's first up from a short spell here but loves this track and distance and typically goes well fresh. Can see him getting a good run midfield and sneaking into the finish. HERE TO SHOCK (10) found the G1 Toorak Handicap a bit tough last time without a great run. Second to Antino prior reads well and he draws well here. VILANA (1) looks better suited out to 1400m and his best figures would go a long way to winning this. It'd be fitting for Olly to win the race named in his honour. AYRTON (4) was back to his best first up but he can often drop off second up.
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Multiple Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind I Am Me carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Giga Kick with 58.5kg at $10. Okay first up but should improve out to 1400m.
Group 3 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Bm100 August 26 over 1519m, 3 len behind Deny Knowledge with 60.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the LR Anniv Vase April 29 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Cardinal Gem carrying 59kg at $26. Likes this track and distance, looks over the odds.
Group 3 winner. Useful gelding. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 18 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Cepheus with 57.5kg at $41. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa on September 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Buffalo River carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Genuine hope on best form.
Multiple Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by a head at Caulfield LR Weekend Hussler October 14 over 1400m defeating Stageman carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cardinal Gem with 56kg at $6.50. If he holds his form he should be in the finish, but that's the query.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Rediener with 54kg at $4. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track LR Headquarters October 7 over 1400m defeating Just Folk with 55.5kg at $2.30.
Group 1 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Star Patrol carrying 58kg at $51. Last start 6th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Patrol with 57kg at $12. Not doing enough.
Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 11th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Attrition with 53.5kg at $61. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa on September 23 over 1400m, long-neck behind Buffalo River carrying 58kg at $6. Needs to improve.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Glasshouse Hcp July 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Irish Songs carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Eagle Farm LR Qlty June 3 over 1500m defeating Charmmebaby with 55kg at $7. Marginal chance.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 10th of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 on September 23 over 1100m, 6 len behind Viviane with 58.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tamerlane with 57kg at $13. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Group 3 placegetter. Last start 13th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Attrition carrying 52kg at $11. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on October 1 over 1500m, long-neck behind Antino carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Well placed to bounce back here.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Last start 14th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Attrition with 52kg at $81. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa on September 23 over 1400m, neck behind Buffalo River carrying 58kg at $11. Each-way hope.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track LR Tontonan September 16 over 1400m defeating Umgawa with 54.5kg at $7. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 on September 2 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Devoted with 57kg at $6. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Group 3 placegetter. First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Bm100 June 3 over 2520m, soft track; 8 len behind Teofilo Star carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Crosshaven carrying 59kg at $151. Marginal chance.
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful entire. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Randwick Silver Eagle on October 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Vienna Princess carrying 56.5kg at $61. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on September 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Rediener with 50kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 4 len at Morphettville Parks Bm82 September 9 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Chicago Storm with 63kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 18 at Murray Bridge in the LR M Br Cup on October 7 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Jack The Lad carrying 56.5kg at $3. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Murray Bridge LR M Br Cup October 7 over 1600m defeating En Francais carrying 54kg at $17. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Balaklava in the LR Bkva Cup on September 13 over 1600m, head behind Ironclad carrying 54kg at $26. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Buffalo River carrying 57kg at $10. Before that 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Patrol carrying 57kg at $26. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Group 2 winner. Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop April 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind As Time Goes By carrying 59kg at $9. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track in the G3 Vanity February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wollombi with 58.5kg at $26. May need this run.
