VALE JOHN RUSSELL
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MIDTOWN BOSS (3) rates highly. Since a dominant first up win here he's run second in three starts, the latest behind Johnny Rocker, who of course came out and gave Imperatriz a scare in the William Reid. That form looks incredibly strong now and back to Flemington suits ideally. Clear top pick. SCULLY (14) ran the race of his life at in the G3 Zedative two starts ago at Caulfield when third. Poor out to 1400m last time but had excuses. Can bounce back. FLYING ON A LIMB (13) ran well when well supported first up in a similar race. Strips fitter and has a touch of class. LITTLE MISS KUBI (12) resumes. She can mix her form a bit but her best is right up to this. TALBRAGAR (6) has a strong record and could measure up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUMIDTOWN BOSS (3) rates highly. Since a dominant first up win here he's run second in three starts, the latest behind Johnny Rocker, who of course came out and gave Imperatriz a scare in the William Reid. That form looks incredibly strong now and back to Flemington suits ideally. Clear top pick. SCULLY (14) ran the race of his life at in the G3 Zedative two starts ago at Caulfield when third. Poor out to 1400m last time but had excuses. Can bounce back. FLYING ON A LIMB (13) ran well when well supported first up in a similar race. Strips fitter and has a touch of class. LITTLE MISS KUBI (12) resumes. She can mix her form a bit but her best is right up to this. TALBRAGAR (6) has a strong record and could measure up.
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Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm70 March 6 over 1000m defeating Oracle Son with 62kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 8 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Taunting carrying 60kg at $7. Can go on with it.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track Bm84 July 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dance To Dubai carrying 57kg at $19. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at this track Grand Hcp Sprnt March 25 2023 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stormbolt carrying 58.5kg at $41. Prefer others.
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Johnny Rocker carrying 60kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Twin Perfection carrying 57kg at $2.50. The Johnny Rocker form looks very strong!
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Bm78 March 2 over 1200m defeating Ivan's Hero with 57kg at $5.50. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track Bm70 February 17 over 1100m defeating Ouroboros with 58.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and can win again.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 8 len behind Twin Perfection with 57.5kg at $101. This race looks too tough.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ April 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sizzle Minizzle carrying 57.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.4 len Tamworth Cl3 March 6 2023 over 1000m defeating Small Town with 57kg at $1.70. Has a good record. Respect.
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Echuca Bm70 March 10 over 1000m defeating Smuggler's Bay carrying 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Glock with 58kg at $13. Worth consideration.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Plus Fours carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1200m, 21 len behind Jungle Jim carrying 55kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 2 over 1200m, nose behind Big Watch carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Time Quest carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and worth including.
Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Plus Fours with 57.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Albury Bm82 on February 18 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Sparring with 61kg at $11. Better off investing elsewhere.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Morphettville 1Mw on March 11 over 1050m, 2 len behind Boognish carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Stawell Bm64 February 22 over 1107m in soft going defeating Conclave Prince with 59kg at $7. Can't recommend.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 November 17 over 955m, 1.3 len behind Secret War carrying 59kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Norman Carlyon August 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Acromantula with 56kg at $21. Sure to be ready to run well.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Plus Fours with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm78 May 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Bubble Palace carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. One of the top chances.
Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Last start second last of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Legacies carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Zeditave on February 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Raikoke with 56kg at $101. Can take this out.
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 March 6 over 1000m defeating Meetmein Melbourne carrying 59.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on February 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Lost carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track Bm70 on February 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Big Watch carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm70 on March 6 over 1000m, neck behind Scissor Step carrying 59.5kg at $9. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role.
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a nose at Pakenham Bm64 March 15 over 1000m defeating Clock Strikes with 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 5 len at Geelong Bm58 October 5 over 1143m on a rain affected track defeating Queen Maeve with 57.5kg at $3.50. Worth consideration.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 11 at Ballarat Bm58 on February 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Iliad carrying 62kg at $7. Last start won by 1.75 len at Ballarat 0 - 64 March 11 over 1200m defeating Namaska carrying 59kg at $3.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Cg&E Bm64 on March 14 over 1200m, nose behind Midnight Devil carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham 0-64 on February 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Niance carrying 60kg at $6.50. Can't see him troubling these.