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SLICK 'N' QUICK (1) on top in the fillies feature. She won her maiden nicely at Hawkesbury two back with a smart turn of foot before hitting the line well again at Kembla Grange over 1600m last time out. She'll appreciate the 1800m here and looks hard to beat. OUR PARAMOUR (10) ran well on debut over 1300m at Cranbourne, working home well to grab a narrow third. She's bred to stay and can handle the quick rise in trip. HURRY CURRY (2) is coming off a tidy maiden win at Bairnsdale. Didn't beat much there but is in the right camp and must respect. BELLADRAMATIC (11) was sound on debut at Cranbourne and is in the mix. KAFFIR LILY (9) perhaps next best.
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 31 over 1600m, neck behind Tip Top Timing with 55kg at $6. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 13 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Elegant Artist carrying 55kg at $10. Rates highly.
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 1217m, slow going 6 len behind Boardrider with 55kg at $17. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw September 9 over 1600m defeating Street Seeker with 55kg at $6.50. More depth here but must respect.
Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 12 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 2060m, slow going 11 len behind Flanagan carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on August 24 over 1523m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Evaporate with 54kg at $151. Well held last time and needs to do more.
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1700m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Pendle Hill carrying 55kg at $3. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 Hcp on August 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hurricane Georgie carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Place chance.
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Hadar with 55kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Dan's Echo with 54kg at $3.50. Happy to overlook.
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Scone Mdn on August 19 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Hell Of A Lad carrying 55kg at $10. Second-up 5th of 8 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1625m, 6 len behind Minnehaha Falls carrying 55kg at $6.50. Stable love this race but not sure she fits the mould.
Most recently 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Giddy Up Warrior with 56kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bower Boy with 53kg at $17. Prefer to see her back in form.
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Western Conqueror with 55kg at $15. Worth consideration of a place at best.
At debut, 2nd of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Longinus with 55kg at $21. Worth consideration.
Was well-supported at debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1300m, neck behind Miss Mahjong carrying 57kg at $4. Should relish this trip and can win.
At debut, 4th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 57kg at $17. Must respect.
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Soul Patch out of Carousel Queen. At the most recent trial finished tenth at Cranbourne over 1000m. Prefer to watch.