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Results
JIMMYSSTAR (8) was sensationally backed to win the Elms here last start off a big win first up. Had every chance there (depending on who you speak to) but will have learnt something and Kah has options from the soft draw. AMENABLE (3) resumes. He won in fast time first up last time in before running well in some strong races, beaten 1.2 lengths at G1 level before a spell. Class horse who will take holding out. PINSTRIPED (2) might be a bit of value. He tailed off at the end of last campaign but they were over 2000m+ at G1 level which tests him. First up last time in he ran second to Mr Brightside in a strongly run Lawrence Stakes. SAVANNAH CLOUD (4) was very good in the Elms first up and can figure. Big watch on BERKSHIRE SHADOW (1) who is having his first run in Australia. He's a Group 2 winner overseas with excellent form lines.
Visit TAB.COM.AUJIMMYSSTAR (8) was sensationally backed to win the Elms here last start off a big win first up. Had every chance there (depending on who you speak to) but will have learnt something and Kah has options from the soft draw. AMENABLE (3) resumes. He won in fast time first up last time in before running well in some strong races, beaten 1.2 lengths at G1 level before a spell. Class horse who will take holding out. PINSTRIPED (2) might be a bit of value. He tailed off at the end of last campaign but they were over 2000m+ at G1 level which tests him. First up last time in he ran second to Mr Brightside in a strongly run Lawrence Stakes. SAVANNAH CLOUD (4) was very good in the Elms first up and can figure. Big watch on BERKSHIRE SHADOW (1) who is having his first run in Australia. He's a Group 2 winner overseas with excellent form lines.
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Group 2 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Newmarket (July) in the G3 Criterion Stakes July 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Audience carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Wolverhampton LR March 11 over 1441m defeating Angel Bleu with 59.5kg at $3.50. Wary.
Group 2 winner. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track in the G1 Mackinnon November 11 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Atishu carrying 59kg at $81. Previously first up; second of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk August 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $6. Can figure.
Group 2 placegetter. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp October 14 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Attrition carrying 52kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by head Caulfield Bm84 August 19 over 1400m defeating Devoted carrying 59kg at $5. Classy galloper who will take beating here.
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Makram carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley Hcp on September 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Recommendation carrying 55kg at $7.50. Strong winning chance.
Group 2 winner. Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Kembla Grange The Gong November 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Detonator Jack carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie September 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rediener with 53kg at $26. This looks too tough.
Group 3 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Caulfield Countrycup November 18 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Claidheamh Mor with 58kg at $5. First up last campaign second of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind British Columbia with 58kg at $7. Marginal chance.
Second-up. First-up after more than three years 6th of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Makram with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Belmont Park 3yo+ (Bm66+) June 13 2020 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Nelson's Flight carrying 55kg at $1.30. Likely improver but might need more racing.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Caulfield Bm84 February 3 over 1400m defeating Who Dares with 56.5kg at $1.60. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Makram carrying 54kg at $1.30. Can atone.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Randwick in the LR Atc Cup December 9 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Baby Rider with 59kg at $12. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 September 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Devoted carrying 56kg at $41. Not good enough for these.
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 2 len behind Twin Perfection with 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Headquarters on October 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tamerlane with 54kg at $13. Don't underestimate.