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PINSTRIPED (3) was just a run first up. Never really threatened a turned in a rating well short of his best. He has been terrific second up in the past though and 1400m suits him much better than 1200m. Think he could be a sharp improver into this. Give EL ROCKO (15) a great chance. Should be close enough without a great deal of pressure around and his late work in the Echuca Cup said he is right on track. Big question mark is ILLATION (13) who made a big impression this time last year but went amiss in his lone spring run when sent out among the market fancies in the Memsie. Wide draw and sure to better for it but he is too talented to ignore. DAYTONA BAY (14) is less talented but he does look like getting every chance on speed and must have a great shot.
Visit TAB.COM.AUPINSTRIPED (3) was just a run first up. Never really threatened a turned in a rating well short of his best. He has been terrific second up in the past though and 1400m suits him much better than 1200m. Think he could be a sharp improver into this. Give EL ROCKO (15) a great chance. Should be close enough without a great deal of pressure around and his late work in the Echuca Cup said he is right on track. Big question mark is ILLATION (13) who made a big impression this time last year but went amiss in his lone spring run when sent out among the market fancies in the Memsie. Wide draw and sure to better for it but he is too talented to ignore. DAYTONA BAY (14) is less talented but he does look like getting every chance on speed and must have a great shot.
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First-up (9:2-1-1): First-up last time he finished 5th 7.2L, Zaaki at Randwick (Tramway Stakes, SWP-G2) 1400m. Genuine chance.
First-up (8:0-1-0): First-up last prep finished 10th 6.9L, Not To Be Mist at Echuca (Open) 1400m. No prize here.
Second-up (2:1-0-1): Second up and has won second up in earlier prep. First-up solid run when he finished 5th 3.2L, Sessions Road at Flemington (BM-90) 1200m. Second run last prep he was 3rd 1.8L, Gentleman Roy at Sandown-Hillside (Sandown Stakes, Group3) 1500m. Competitive here.
Second-up (3:1-1-0): A winner at this course and distance and proven at this stage in the prep. First-up solid run when he finished 6th 3.4L, Sessions Road at Flemington (BM-90) 1200m. Second-up last time was 2nd 0.2L, Jimmy The Bear at Flemington (3YO) 1400m. Definite claims here.
Second-up (4:2-0-0): First-up was 14th 7.7L, Scallopini at Flemington (Hkjc Elms Handicap (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Second run last time finished 15th 13.3L, Flash Aah at Bendigo (BM-100) 1400m. A lesser chance.
Last run good effort when 6th 2.9L, Scallopini at Flemington (Shaftesbury Avenue Hcp (G3), Group3) 1400m. Two starts back was 4th 2.5L, Scallopini at Flemington (Hkjc Elms Handicap (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Stays under notice.
Last start he finished 8th 3.8L, Cepheus at Rosehill (Ajax Stakes (G2), Group2) 1500m. Before that finished 10th 7.2L, Cross Talk at Newcastle (Newcastle Stakes (G3), Group3) 1400m. Keep safe.
Second-up (4:1-0-1): Resuming finished 13th 5L, Animate at Doomben (Open) 1350m. Second-up last prep he finished 6th 5.1L, Nerone at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1400m. Win won't shock.
First-up (5:1-2-1): Coming off a break but can race well when fresh. First-up last prep ran strongly 2nd 2.8L, Bermadez at Warrnambool (Open) 1700m. Big chance here.
Second-up (5:0-1-1): First-up solid run when 9th 4.1L, Scallopini at Flemington (Shaftesbury Avenue Hcp (G3), Group3) 1400m. Marginal chance.
Second-up (7:0-3-0): Resuming was 8th 9.7L, Here To Shock at Echuca (Open) 1400m. Second run last time finished 2nd 1.5L, Not To Be Mist at Echuca (Open) 1400m. Marginal prospect.
First-up (4:0-1-1): First-up last prep was 10th 10.8L, Surf Dancer at Rosehill (Shannon Stakes, Group2) 1500m. This looks too tough.
First-up (2:1-0-0): Back from a spell and he is proven in this distance range and capable fresh. Resuming last time 14th 9.7L, Snapdancer at Caulfield (Memsie Stakes, WFA-G1) 1400m. Strong claims.
Fitter for recent runs and proven at this track and distance. Last start solid effort when he finished 5th 2.7L, Scallopini at Flemington (Hkjc Elms Handicap (Lr), Listed) 1400m. Before that he finished 4th 0.9L, Carlisle at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1300m. Does appeal here.
Useful run last start when second over similar distance. Last start he finished 2nd 2.8L, Here To Shock at Echuca (Open) 1400m. Two starts back he finished 8th 7.1L, D'Jumbuck at Flemington (BM-84) 1200m. Has to be respected.
Last time out he finished 6th 7.7L, Here To Shock at Echuca (Open) 1400m. On Feb 11 was 11th 7.9L, Here To Shock at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1400m. Not fancied.