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The Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Price dependent, I think ALLIGATOR BLOOD (2) can turn the tables on them from the Memsie. Was only beaten 0.8 lengths there first up and looks to get complete control of this at the mile. Was only run down on the wire in this race last year by I'm Thunderstruck and it'll take a similar performance to win this. MR BRIGHTSIDE (1) is naturally the horse to beat. He's the best miler in the country right now and has been too strong in both wins this time in. Stalks the Alligator in the run and with clear air he'll likely prove too strong again. PRINCESS GRACE (7) was second in the Memsie after a nice run just behind the speed. Has to be a serious chance again, especially if they go forward. OSIPENKO (6) can improve out to a mile but would need to in order to trouble the top few.
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Memsie Stakes winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield G2 Lawrence Stk August 19 over 1400m defeating Pinstriped carrying 59kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield G1 Memsie September 2 over 1400m defeating Princess Grace carrying 59kg at $2.60. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1600m.
Futurity Stakes winner. Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Moonee Valley All-Star Mile on March 18 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $2.60. Can turn the tables.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 3 2022 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Clyon Cup on February 12 2022 over 1600m, neck behind Earlswood with 59kg at $7. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne trial over 1190m on September 4. This looks too tough.
Group 1 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming with blinkers first time; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $19. Second-up 9th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $26. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after 10 months settled back and ran on when 10th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks on August 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm Cl6 June 4 2022 over 1400m defeating Palladas with 55.5kg at $2.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Fangirl carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 58.5kg at $16. Capable of a strong showing.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks on August 19 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Fangirl with 57kg at $21. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, long-neck behind Mr Brightside with 57kg at $6.50. One of the main contenders.