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Tough finish. MYTEMPTATION (1) was reported to have struggled on the shifty Moonee Valley track last week as a $2.30 chance, his first loss to date. Backs up quickly but if he's come through that run fine, he should take beating. WALLENDA (8) is racing well, a tidy winner at Randwick Kensington last time out in this grade. ONly needs to hold that level to be fighting out the finish again. WOLFY (9) was good behind Mytemptation here last time to continue his strong form. Barrier one perhaps isn't ideal. PRINZERRO (14) also brings Mytemptation form to this and should get a nice run down the outside. SHIRSHOV (5) is a Moonee Valley specialist but could give a sight if left alone.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTough finish. MYTEMPTATION (1) was reported to have struggled on the shifty Moonee Valley track last week as a $2.30 chance, his first loss to date. Backs up quickly but if he's come through that run fine, he should take beating. WALLENDA (8) is racing well, a tidy winner at Randwick Kensington last time out in this grade. ONly needs to hold that level to be fighting out the finish again. WOLFY (9) was good behind Mytemptation here last time to continue his strong form. Barrier one perhaps isn't ideal. PRINZERRO (14) also brings Mytemptation form to this and should get a nice run down the outside. SHIRSHOV (5) is a Moonee Valley specialist but could give a sight if left alone.
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm84 March 8 over 1100m defeating Prinzerro carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Instructor carrying 54kg at $2.30. Racing well. Can bounce right back.
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 9 at this track Vg Comet on March 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Midwest carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wondereach carrying 61kg at $3.30. Fitter, not out of this.
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Boston Rocks with 60.5kg at $7.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on February 21 over 955m, 2.75 len behind Shirshov carrying 60.5kg at $15. Not likely to threaten.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned November 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Rumbled Again carrying 57kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Caulfield Mares Bm84 September 21 over 1400m defeating Anahita with 58kg at $2.50. Has the class, trip may be a bit sharp.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 February 21 over 955m defeating Maximillius with 57kg at $2.50. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 7 over 955m, neck behind Oak Hill carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Each way.
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 15 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup on February 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Direct Fire with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Murray Bridge Bm78 January 18 over 1400m defeating Struck By with 58kg at $1.75. Prepared to work around.
Having second run back today. Last outing ran last of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Samangu carrying 55kg at $61. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm76 on December 20 over 1009m, 2 len behind Aruma with 61kg at $5.50. Unlikely to feature.
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 13 over 1100m defeating Memoria with 57.5kg at $2.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm78 on February 22 over 1100m, nose behind Boston Rocks carrying 56kg at $6. Should take beating.
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Bm84 on March 8 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mytemptation with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pivot City with 59kg at $10. Going very well, have to respect.
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Samangu carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Waimarie with 56.5kg at $6.50. Has won second up before and looks a definite top-three hope.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 September 28 over 1100m, soft track; 13 len behind Peace Treaty carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Mornington Bm58 May 13 over 1000m slow track defeating Abovethefrostline carrying 62kg at $4. Might be better off following this outing.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 December 23 2023 over 1200m defeating Costless with 59kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 27 2023 over 1100m defeating Jazz Affair carrying 58kg at $2.30. Hard to knock but this will test.
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck Sandown-Hillside Bm78 September 18 over 1400m defeating Valois carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 27 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Herbert Park with 57kg at $4. Nice type, don't discount.
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Bm84 on March 8 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mytemptation carrying 54kg at $8. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm90 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bossy Nic carrying 54kg at $18. Each way chance again.
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 March 12 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Atlantic Spirit with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Moe Bm78 on October 18 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flying Mikki carrying 55.5kg at $12. Fitter again, could measure up.
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on February 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brudenell with 54kg at $41. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on February 7 over 1200m, long-neck behind Acid Wash with 60kg at $15. Has been racing well. Minor hope.
Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Samangu carrying 55kg at $61. At only start last preparation 16th of 19 at this track Inglis Sprint on March 2 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Estriella carrying 57.5kg at $61. See again.
Last start won by 1.75 len at Warrnambool Bm64 March 10 over 1400m defeating Cape Doctor carrying 59.5kg at $6. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm70 on March 1 over 1300m, 3 len behind Arizona Activist carrying 57kg at $3. In winning form but this a tough assignment.