DARLEY SPRING PREVIEW
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Happy to side with INSULATION (2) here who has done nothing wrong and looks a stayer of some promise. He's been well managed over his short career but continues to win at short odds and the price this time looks attractive. AFFORDABLE (1) is racing well having won two of his past four. He was an easy winner two back before a sound effort in good company at Caulfield. This suits nicely and he should go close. KING'S CROSSING (11) resumes from a short spell. His form over the Winter looks solid for a race like this and the stable must think he's fit enough for this trip. FEARENTLESS (13) was even last time at Moonee Valley but is racing well and rates an each-way chance with Damian Lane in the saddle.
Visit TAB.COM.AUHappy to side with INSULATION (2) here who has done nothing wrong and looks a stayer of some promise. He's been well managed over his short career but continues to win at short odds and the price this time looks attractive. AFFORDABLE (1) is racing well having won two of his past four. He was an easy winner two back before a sound effort in good company at Caulfield. This suits nicely and he should go close. KING'S CROSSING (11) resumes from a short spell. His form over the Winter looks solid for a race like this and the stable must think he's fit enough for this trip. FEARENTLESS (13) was even last time at Moonee Valley but is racing well and rates an each-way chance with Damian Lane in the saddle.
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Racing well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Frigid with 57kg at $4. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 16 over 2100m defeating Rockeby Road with 59.5kg at $5. Expected to go well.
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Morphettville Parks Bm76 August 26 over 1950m on a soft track defeating Disagreeable Miss with 54kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm64 August 2 over 1740m on a soft track defeating Dublin Journal with 59.5kg at $1.70. Tracking nicely and can win again.
Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Morphettville Parks Bm78 September 9 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Savvy Valentino with 54.5kg at $15. Before that ran last of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 26 over 2500m, 16 len behind Duke Of Hastings carrying 55.5kg at $26. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 26 over 2500m, 6 len behind Duke Of Hastings with 57kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on July 29 over 2500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claidheamh Mor with 57kg at $6.50. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on September 9 over 2040m, 22 len behind Donatrice with 61kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track Qlty on July 15 over 2800m, 22 len behind Mimi's Award carrying 54kg at $17. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on September 1 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Dick Whittington with 59.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 12 over 2500m, 5 len behind Pearl Rain with 56.5kg at $10. Needs to do more. Others better.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on September 9 over 2400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Meiner Legacy carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 6 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Glamdam with 57kg at $12. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 13 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Falcon Of Malta carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 31 over 1700m, 10 len behind Prospectus with 58.5kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten.
Useful mare. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 September 6 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Flight To The Moon carrying 56kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 23 over 2100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Crimson Light carrying 58kg at $21. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Useful type. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on September 9 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Meiner Legacy carrying 54.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 30 over 2400m, slow going 3 len behind Wanjiru carrying 61.5kg at $4. Well placed to take this out.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp July 22 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Moveforlex with 58.5kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Geelong Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1726m slow track defeating Maravich carrying 59kg at $2.60. Wary.
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on September 9 over 2040m, long-neck behind Donatrice with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on August 25 over 1765m, 4.5 len behind Reset The Jazz with 61kg at $21. In the finish most recently but fully tested here.
Last start 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on September 9 over 2040m, 2.5 len behind Donatrice with 54.5kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 23 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Crimson Light carrying 56.5kg at $6. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Moe Bm58 September 12 over 2400m in soft going defeating Toronali carrying 61kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Wanjiru carrying 58kg at $15. Recent form not good enough.
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Moe Bm58 on September 12 over 2400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Raid The Bar carrying 62.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Stony Creek 0 - 58 on March 12 over 2100m, 8 len behind Romania with 60kg at $11. Solid top-three hope.
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 6 over 2400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Glamdam carrying 56kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 7 len at Bairnsdale Bm58 August 21 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Vaughn carrying 60kg at $5.50. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on September 9 over 2040m, 2 len behind Donatrice with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 16 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Affordable with 58.5kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.