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REY MAGNERIO (4) has been excellent without winning at his past couple, flashing late to be beaten the barest of margins by Estriella & Maharba, the latest here on Derby Day. He still rates very highly and can repay the faith. NADAL (9) won very well in fast time last start at Caulfield over 1100m. He looks capable of going through the grades and he's right up to winning at this level already. FRONT PAGE (1) led at a fast tempo in The Kosciuszko and was just no match late. His second-up record is some query but he's a talented sprinter who will be hard to catch on his preferred dry ground. MOBY DICK (14) beat Nadal here fresh and has been around the mark since. BARBER (6) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUREY MAGNERIO (4) has been excellent without winning at his past couple, flashing late to be beaten the barest of margins by Estriella & Maharba, the latest here on Derby Day. He still rates very highly and can repay the faith. NADAL (9) won very well in fast time last start at Caulfield over 1100m. He looks capable of going through the grades and he's right up to winning at this level already. FRONT PAGE (1) led at a fast tempo in The Kosciuszko and was just no match late. His second-up record is some query but he's a talented sprinter who will be hard to catch on his preferred dry ground. MOBY DICK (14) beat Nadal here fresh and has been around the mark since. BARBER (6) next best.
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Second run back. First-up after six months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Far Too Easy carrying 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Mazu with 56kg at $2.10. Not to be in The Kosciuszko this year but he's a top sprinter who rates highly.
Useful type. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track in the G2 Linlithgow on November 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Another Wil with 54kg at $13. Before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Each way hope.
At the latest run failed to make an impression; 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Linlithgow on November 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Another Wil with 53.5kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Right To Party carrying 57kg at $26. Hard to see him turning it around.
Going well. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, nose behind Maharba with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Estriella with 53kg at $3. Just missed on Derby Day and can go one better.
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Maharba carrying 54kg at $81. The start before that second last of 12 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 5 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Right To Party with 57kg at $41. Solid last time, could sneak a placing.
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a neck at Geelong Dual Choice Plt October 23 over 1200m defeating Overactive with 59.5kg at $10. Before that 3rd of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Baraqiel carrying 59.5kg at $17. Back in form last time and wouldn't shock.
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on October 26 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Acromantula with 53.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Caulfield Bm84 May 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Starlight Scope carrying 58.5kg at $17. Fitter and has some claims.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Mildura Mildura Cup July 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks March 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 56kg at $6.50. Would have to improve sharply.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 14 at this track Bm78 on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Moby Dick with 60kg at $4.50. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm78 October 16 over 1100m defeating Kin carrying 60kg at $3.30. Progressive type who rates highly down in the weights.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 April 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Senegalia carrying 59kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 March 15 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Astero carrying 55kg at $2. Each way chance.
At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison on October 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Olentia with 54kg at $6.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Rosehill Bm78 September 28 over 1100m in soft going defeating Cavallo Rampante carrying 56.5kg at $10. Going well, has claims.
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 23 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Barber with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 19 at this track Inglis Sprint on March 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Estriella with 58kg at $17. Fitter and must have claims.
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at this track Bm78 on October 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Warnie carrying 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 3 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Baroque Road carrying 58.5kg at $21. Fitter, place looks best.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Barber carrying 56.5kg at $2. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm78 on October 5 over 1200m, head behind Warnie carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Even last time but has ability and can bounce back.
Second run back. First-up after four months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 23 over 1200m, neck behind Barber carrying 54kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Nation's Call carrying 60kg at $8. Not the worst.
Most recently got back early 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Zaszou carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that won by a head at Geelong Cl1 September 26 over 1247m on a rain affected track defeating Fridge Monster carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Others rate better this time.