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Open. STEEL CITY (2) might be a bit of value. She's always been well touted and her win G3 Magic Night Stakes was excellent in faster time than Shinzo on the same card. Forgive the G1 Golden Slipper miss off a torrid run and she seems a big price early. ESTRIELLA (15) has started hard in the market at all three runs, winning two and just finding one better in the G2 Silver Shadow last start. Top chance here. SKIRT THE LAW (3) was very good first up behind Charm Stone with a gap to third. That's good form for a race like this. STRETAN ANGEL (8) looks to have plenty of talent, winning a listed race in Adelaide before a spell. Very interesting to see Jamie Kah on board, hopping off Estriella. CIGAR FLICK (10) might be better ridden with a sit and can improve.
Visit TAB.COM.AUOpen. STEEL CITY (2) might be a bit of value. She's always been well touted and her win G3 Magic Night Stakes was excellent in faster time than Shinzo on the same card. Forgive the G1 Golden Slipper miss off a torrid run and she seems a big price early. ESTRIELLA (15) has started hard in the market at all three runs, winning two and just finding one better in the G2 Silver Shadow last start. Top chance here. SKIRT THE LAW (3) was very good first up behind Charm Stone with a gap to third. That's good form for a race like this. STRETAN ANGEL (8) looks to have plenty of talent, winning a listed race in Adelaide before a spell. Very interesting to see Jamie Kah on board, hopping off Estriella. CIGAR FLICK (10) might be better ridden with a sit and can improve.
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Sistema Stakes winner. Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Charm Stone carrying 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Pukekohe in the LR Karaka Mill 2yo on January 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tokyo Tycoon with 55kg at $20.10. One of the top chances.
Group 3 winner. Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper March 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Shinzo with 54.5kg at $12. On debut second of 11 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp January 14 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Red Resistance carrying 56kg at $2.30. Can go on with the job this prep.
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, head behind Charm Stone carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len at Doomben 2yo Hcp December 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Torque I Tee carrying 57kg at $1.30. Among the leading chances.
Group 3 placegetter. Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Scone in the LR Woodlands May 13 over 1100m, a long neck behind Hip Hip Hurrah with 59.5kg at $2.80. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium February 11 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Learning To Fly carrying 54.5kg at $15. Don't dismiss lightly.
Group 2 placegetter. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Doomben in the G2 Champagne Clss May 13 over 1200m, a head behind Cifrado with 55kg at $2.60. On debut favourite; won by 2.25 len Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1000m defeating Abounding with 55kg at $2.50. Useful type who should go well.
Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 15 len behind Charm Stone with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track LR Festival March 4 over 1000m defeating Butch Cassidy carrying 55kg at $8.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Charm Stone with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up won by a neck at Morphettville LR Cinderella March 13 over 1050m defeating Bossy Nic carrying 56kg at $10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 2.75 len Morphettville LR Deq Stks April 15 over 1050m slow track defeating Artistica with 56kg at $3.50. On debut second of 7 at Morphettville 2yo April 1 over 1100m, a nose behind Chilled carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Expect a bold showing.
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Charm Stone carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Morphettville in the LR Cinderella on March 13 over 1050m, 0.5 len behind Show Royale carrying 56kg at $12. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Group 2 placegetter. Useful filly. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Tiz Invincible carrying 56kg at $11. Before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud on August 12 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Tiz Invincible carrying 55kg at $6. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out.
Dual acceptor. Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands July 15 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Coco Sun with 54kg at $1.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Murray Bridge 2yo Sw-P July 1 over 1200m slow track defeating Proven Correct carrying 55kg at $2.10. Keep in mind.
Third-up today. First-up scored a big 4 len win at Moonee Valley 2yo F Hcp July 29 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Zousuko carrying 55.5kg at $11. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Charm Stone carrying 56kg at $14. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 0.8 len at Mornington 2yo SW April 22 over 1200m defeating Chilled carrying 56kg at $11. Likely to need this run.
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by head Warrnambool V Gold Strike May 2 over 1000m slow track defeating Capulet carrying 57kg at $4. On debut second in a small field at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Iphimedia with 56kg at $3.30. Looking to others for the winner.
Group 2 placegetter. Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Randwick in the G2 Silver Shadow on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Autumn Ballet carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on July 29 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Caballus carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful filly. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette on August 19 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Charm Stone with 56kg at $11. Before that won by 1.4 len at Randwick Kensington 2yo Mdn-Sw July 5 over 1150m on a soft track defeating King Of Dubai carrying 55kg at $3.50. Cannot be ruled out.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tiz Invincible carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1100m defeating Anthophila with 57kg at $1.40. One of the top chances.
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Moonee Valley 3yo F SWP on August 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Inhibitions with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Without Fear on May 6 over 1050m, slow going 0.5 len behind Chilled carrying 55.5kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Bendigo Bm64 August 31 over 1000m defeating Cavallo Rampante carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo SWP on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Scheelite carrying 55kg at $13. Worth consideration.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley 2yo F Hcp on July 29 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Tiz Enuf carrying 54.5kg at $6. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1247m defeating Wolfy with 56kg at $2.80. Prepared to risk today.
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley 2yo F Hcp on July 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tiz Enuf with 56.5kg at $10. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1200m defeating Made The Effort with 55.5kg at $1.30. Fully tested this time around.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Global Pivot carrying 57kg at $2. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1200m defeating Adlerian with 55.5kg at $1.50. Hard to have on recent performances.
Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1100m defeating Chargenlikapluma with 55kg at $1.70. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 16 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Coincide with 56.5kg at $7.50. Prepared to risk on current form.
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Arizona Activist carrying 56kg at $2. Not likely to find this quite as easy as the debut outing.