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Very keen on LEGACIES (15) here who was excellent first up in the G3 Mcneil Stakes, finishing second to Veight in a high rating race. Was strong through the line there and is already a listed winner over 1400m so looks ideally suited to this trip. Lands in a good spot and should be winning. MOJAVE DESERT (7) is still a maiden but ran well behind a subsequent G3 placegetter first up at Warwick Farm. May want further in time but draws well with Shinn on. INTRODUCING (3) led at a slow tempo at Moonee Valley last week and was a bit plain. Needs to improve but finds a thin race outside the favourite and can give a sight. GRIFF (8) stuck on well behind Tom Kitten at G3 level at Rosehill last start and that form should stack up well. LE ZEBRA (1) can improve with a run under the belt.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVery keen on LEGACIES (15) here who was excellent first up in the G3 Mcneil Stakes, finishing second to Veight in a high rating race. Was strong through the line there and is already a listed winner over 1400m so looks ideally suited to this trip. Lands in a good spot and should be winning. MOJAVE DESERT (7) is still a maiden but ran well behind a subsequent G3 placegetter first up at Warwick Farm. May want further in time but draws well with Shinn on. INTRODUCING (3) led at a slow tempo at Moonee Valley last week and was a bit plain. Needs to improve but finds a thin race outside the favourite and can give a sight. GRIFF (8) stuck on well behind Tom Kitten at G3 level at Rosehill last start and that form should stack up well. LE ZEBRA (1) can improve with a run under the belt.
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Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on September 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Veight carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp May 6 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Lady In Pink carrying 58kg at $5. Don't underestimate.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on September 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Veight with 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, long-neck behind Tom Kitten carrying 57kg at $4.50. Worth consideration.
Useful colt. Most recently 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley in the LR Mckenzie on September 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Steparty with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico on August 26 over 1100m, 3 len behind Libertad with 55kg at $8. Another bold run is expected.
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on August 26 over 1519m, 4 len behind Ambassadorial with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Morphettville 3yo Cl2 on August 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Jewel Bay with 58.5kg at $3.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1400m defeating Mizen with 57kg at $1.80. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Bm70 on August 5 over 1410m, 4 len behind Robrick with 60kg at $5. Last-start winner worth including
Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 2 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1200m defeating Albanian Wrestler with 57kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 11 over 1100m, 8 len behind Barber carrying 57kg at $26. This is tougher so prefer others.
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn on August 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Ceolwulf carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo SWP on May 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Le Zebra carrying 57kg at $9. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Up&Coming on August 26 over 1300m, 2 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 53kg at $10. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud on August 12 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Tiz Invincible with 54kg at $8.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
Useful colt. Most recently ran last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on September 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Veight with 57kg at $41. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Coco Sun with 56kg at $7.50. A better showing is expected.
Third race start. Won on debut won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp March 29 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Magic Mogul carrying 56.5kg at $10. Returned from break second last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp on August 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scentify with 56kg at $21. One of the top chances.
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, led but faded 2nd of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Southport Tycoon carrying 58kg at $3. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Rackemann with 57kg at $5. Needs to improve.
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Snow Patrol with 58kg at $5.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1400m, head behind Kosgei carrying 57kg at $1.80. Needs something easier.
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Snow Patrol with 58kg at $26. Last start 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rackemann carrying 57kg at $15. Looking elsewhere.
Last start second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gold Bullion with 58kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Spirit Of Nurai carrying 57.5kg at $4. Fully tested on his recent run.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on September 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Veight carrying 56kg at $4.50. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Sandown-Hillside LR Anzac Day Stks April 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chill The Krug with 56.5kg at $3. Go close.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo F SWP on August 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Inhibitions with 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Legacies carrying 57kg at $4. Don't underestimate.