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ANGLAND (9) gets the nod in the opener having gone to Murray Bridge and won dominantly last start over 1400m. He's always promised very good ability and being by a Derby winner in Ace High, he should relish getting to 1600m for the first time. Big watch on BLANCHLAND (3) who makes his Australian debut. His UK form is over further but he's got the ability and has looked good at the jump outs. Creates interest and can run well. NATION'S CALL (1) was a tough winner fresh at Moe over this trip after being well backed. Fitter and maps ideally, no reason he can't win again. CEERSEVEN (6) was better second up at Moonee Valley and could sneak into the finish. ANAHITA (7) gets McDonald on and can improve.
Visit TAB.COM.AUANGLAND (9) gets the nod in the opener having gone to Murray Bridge and won dominantly last start over 1400m. He's always promised very good ability and being by a Derby winner in Ace High, he should relish getting to 1600m for the first time. Big watch on BLANCHLAND (3) who makes his Australian debut. His UK form is over further but he's got the ability and has looked good at the jump outs. Creates interest and can run well. NATION'S CALL (1) was a tough winner fresh at Moe over this trip after being well backed. Fitter and maps ideally, no reason he can't win again. CEERSEVEN (6) was better second up at Moonee Valley and could sneak into the finish. ANAHITA (7) gets McDonald on and can improve.
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Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by a neck at Moe Bm78 October 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Presser with 59.5kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 16 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Absolute Deel carrying 62kg at $1.40. Consistent type who can go on with the job here.
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 16 over 1440m, 4 len behind Poison Chalice carrying 59kg at $19. Before that 5th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on August 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Running By carrying 59.5kg at $16. Going okay, place looks best.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Earl of Sefton Stakes April 17 over 1810m, 17 len behind Ottoman Fleet with 58kg at $81. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather March 29 over 2011m, 9 len behind Elegant Man carrying 61kg at $9.50. Certainly good enough and has jumped out well.
Last start 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Grinzinger Belle carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 27 over 1514m, 3.5 len behind Alsephina carrying 55kg at $7.50. Better than that and can sneak into the finish.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 1.0 len at Sandown Park 3yo Rating 90 June 15 over 1810m defeating Mr Monaco with 58kg at $10. Won previous preparation first up won by a head at Lingfield All Weather February 19 over 1609m defeating Superb Force carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Runner-up in a Murtoa trial over 900m on October 9. Clearly has talent, watch the market.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Freak Of Nature with 56.5kg at $21. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Montather with 57.5kg at $10. Better last time, in the mix here.
Useful mare. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady In Pink carrying 55kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track in the G2 Blazer on October 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 55kg at $17. Suited here and can improve.
Second-up. First-up after six months was disqualified from his Moonee Valley race Bm78 October 25 over 1600m. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 56kg at $14. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Murray Bridge 4yo+ 1Mw-Ly October 12 over 1400m defeating Intrepid Eagle with 57kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on September 26 over 1347m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Calico Jack carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Progressive type who looks well placed in this.
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 17 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Willaidow with 53kg at $19. Second-up second last of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Angst on October 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Lekvarte carrying 56kg at $21. Hasn't shown enough this preparation.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 14 at Geelong Bm64 on October 23 over 1400m, nose behind Fire Wheel carrying 60.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 1 over 1519m, 4.5 len behind Divine Thoughts carrying 60.5kg at $3. Comes into this off a solid second over 1519m at Moonee Valley last time but further improvement is required if he is to be competitive.