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UNUSUAL CULTURE (3) is going well and sets up nicely here. The 1800m last time was perhaps a bridge too far against some G1 performed horses but she should land in a great spot here for Jamie Kah from barrier 6. ETERNAL FLAME (10) looks ideally suited out to a mile now. She's hit the line strongly of late and whilst she'll get back again, if she has a back to follow she'll be hard to hold out. FOXY CLEOPATRA (6) was disappointing in the Peter Young last start when in the market but was very good at Caulfield prior. Can improve sharply. FOXY FRIDA (1) was very good first up in the G3 Tressady behind an in-form mare. Suited to this trip second up and loves it here. RUNNING BY (5) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUUNUSUAL CULTURE (3) is going well and sets up nicely here. The 1800m last time was perhaps a bridge too far against some G1 performed horses but she should land in a great spot here for Jamie Kah from barrier 6. ETERNAL FLAME (10) looks ideally suited out to a mile now. She's hit the line strongly of late and whilst she'll get back again, if she has a back to follow she'll be hard to hold out. FOXY CLEOPATRA (6) was disappointing in the Peter Young last start when in the market but was very good at Caulfield prior. Can improve sharply. FOXY FRIDA (1) was very good first up in the G3 Tressady behind an in-form mare. Suited to this trip second up and loves it here. RUNNING BY (5) next best.
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Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Wishlor Lass carrying 58kg at $8.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on January 27 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Floating with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the LR January Cup on January 13 over 2000m, 9 len behind Naval College with 53kg at $61. Likely to struggle.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on February 24 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Campionessa with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Clyon Cup on February 10 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Yonce carrying 55kg at $7.50. Going well and will take catching.
Useful mare. Last start won by a nose at this track Bm84 February 17 over 1600m defeating Magnaspin carrying 54kg at $11. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on February 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Punch Lane with 59.5kg at $11. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Group 3 placegetter. Going well. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on January 27 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Piaggio with 57.5kg at $1.80. Racing well and is a genuine hope.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Clyon Cup on February 10 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Yonce carrying 55kg at $4. Last start 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on February 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Campionessa carrying 57kg at $5.50. Can bounce back.
Group 2 placegetter. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm84 on February 17 over 1600m, long-neck behind Rumbled Again with 54.5kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on January 27 over 1600m, neck behind Piaggio carrying 55kg at $26. Place hope.
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Canterbury Bm78 on February 23 over 1900m, slow going 1.75 len behind Principessa with 55.5kg at $17. The run before that 8th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Bm90 on February 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Winning Point carrying 55kg at $6.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last start 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Blamey on March 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Atishu carrying 53kg at $151. The run before that won by a nose at Canterbury F&M Bm72 February 2 over 1550m defeating Cirebon with 59.5kg at $6.50. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
Most recently 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Revolutionary Miss carrying 56kg at $4. Before that 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 56kg at $7. Suited to the rise in distance. Big chance.
Last start 8th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Revolutionary Miss carrying 56kg at $61. The start before that with blinkers first time; 3rd of 8 at this track F&M Bm78 on January 13 over 1600m, long-neck behind Regal Vow with 52.5kg at $14. Favour others today.