THE KENNEDY JEWEL HANDICAP
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FREEDOM ESCAPE (11) was a third up winner last prep and arrives here looking ready to peak and win at this point of the campaign once again. Terrific effort at the Valley and 1800m on the bigger track now appeals as a lovely scenario for him. DESPERADO (9) was able to win off a long break at Warrnambool and can only be fitter for that. Will need to improve into much tougher company only lightly tried in New Zealand before what was his local debut last time and has huge upside now. AWESOME JOHN (14) comes down the highway off a win. Strong home off a steady pace there and won it well. HASSELTOFF (12) doesn't win many but one of his two wins did come here and HOLLYWOOD PARK (13) has to be respected despite a fairly plain run at Geelong last time.
Visit TAB.COM.AUFREEDOM ESCAPE (11) was a third up winner last prep and arrives here looking ready to peak and win at this point of the campaign once again. Terrific effort at the Valley and 1800m on the bigger track now appeals as a lovely scenario for him. DESPERADO (9) was able to win off a long break at Warrnambool and can only be fitter for that. Will need to improve into much tougher company only lightly tried in New Zealand before what was his local debut last time and has huge upside now. AWESOME JOHN (14) comes down the highway off a win. Strong home off a steady pace there and won it well. HASSELTOFF (12) doesn't win many but one of his two wins did come here and HOLLYWOOD PARK (13) has to be respected despite a fairly plain run at Geelong last time.
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Is a winner at this track on 2 occasions and should handle the distance. On Nov 27 solid run when 4th 3.4L, Starspangled Baby at Traralgon (Open) 1900m. Two back was 13th 7.9L, Savannah Cloud at Geelong (BM-78) 1512m. Should run well.
Last time out was 1st 0.4L, Not A Problem at Traralgon (Open) 1900m. Two back she finished 3rd 1.8L, Secret Glamour at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-64) 1600m. Place claims here.
Most recently ran home well 1st 1L, Soarhi at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 1600m. Two back finished 9th 5.3L, A Pinch Of Luck at Cranbourne (BM-64) 1400m. Not keen this race.
Most recently he finished 1st 2.3L, Ima Shelby at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 1600m. Before that was 10th 3.3L, Prowling at Sale (BM-70) 1400m. Worth some thought.
Last time out finished 6th 5.3L, Vardani at Werribee (Open) 2000m. Two runs back finished 7th 8.8L, Our Redente at Ballarat (BM-78) 1600m. Prefer others.
Last run solid effort when he finished 6th 2.4L, Rick's Cafe at Sandown-Hillside (BM-64) 1800m. Two runs back he finished 3rd 5.3L, Russian Roni at Bendigo (BM-64) 1600m. Worth some thought.
Last start solid effort when 7th 3.6L, Tasman Park at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1600m. Two starts back solid effort when he finished 3rd 4.5L, Savannah Cloud at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 1600m. Unlikely here.
Another good run last start when second in this class. Last time out he finished 2nd 0.8L, Diplomac Jack at Moonee Valley (BM-70) 2040m. On Nov 23 looked good when 2nd 1L, Oceana Blue at Sandown-Lakeside (3Y+CL1) 1600m. Expect bold showing.
Second-up (1:0-1-0): Resuming finished very strongly 1st 0.8L, Euro Dandy at Warrnambool (BM-64) 1400m. Second-up last time he was 2nd 1.8L, Elizabeth Rose at Wingatui (3Y+MSW) 1600m. Win won't shock.
Most recently finished 7th 5.1L, Bellini Miss at Moonee Valley (FMB-70) 1600m. Two back solid run when 7th 3.5L, Van Roy at Donald (BM-70) 1350m. Faces tough essay.
Fitter for two runs since a spell and has raced well third up before. Last run he finished 2nd 1.8L, Ballynora at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 1500m. Two back he finished 2nd 0.8L, Suparazi at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-64) 1400m. Looks suited here.
On Nov 30 finished very strongly 2nd 1.8L, Accuse at Geelong (BM-64) 1700m. On Nov 11 solid effort when he finished 7th 4.5L, Florida Dream at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 1600m. Keep safe.
Racing in great heart and must be respected despite class rise. Last run he finished 3rd 3.3L, Accuse at Geelong (BM-64) 1700m. Two starts back was 1st 2.8L, Who's Your Papy at Pakenham (BM-64) 1600m. Definite danger.
Comfortable last start winner. Last start was 1st 2L, De Valera at Hawkesbury (BM-64) 1800m. Two back looked good when he finished 3rd 1.9L, Kovalica at Warwick Farm (3YB-68) 1600m. Does appeal here.