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CORNER POCKET (1) gave a big sight at Pakenham but just got found out late in the piece resuming from a 91-day layoff. He can be fitter for that and a tougher nut to crack this time. Wide draw might force him to do some work though and if he does feel the pinch late on then UMGAWA (9) will be lurking again having knocked him off at Pakenham. Can make a case he will be better up to 1400m than he was at the 1200m. NICOLINI VITO (8) coped up to 1400m last time and that makes him a threat. On speed is the reliable MORVADA (2) and the unreliable POLAND (5). They are chalk and cheese but both have ratings that make them winning threats in this company.
Visit TAB.COM.AUCORNER POCKET (1) gave a big sight at Pakenham but just got found out late in the piece resuming from a 91-day layoff. He can be fitter for that and a tougher nut to crack this time. Wide draw might force him to do some work though and if he does feel the pinch late on then UMGAWA (9) will be lurking again having knocked him off at Pakenham. Can make a case he will be better up to 1400m than he was at the 1200m. NICOLINI VITO (8) coped up to 1400m last time and that makes him a threat. On speed is the reliable MORVADA (2) and the unreliable POLAND (5). They are chalk and cheese but both have ratings that make them winning threats in this company.
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Second-up (3:2-0-1): Should be ready to improve on first-up run and has won second-up previously. First-up was 2nd 0.8L, Umgawa at Pakenham (BM-100) 1200m. Should take beating.
Placed at past two runs and goes well this track and distance. Most recently he finished 3rd 3.1L, Diamonds at Morphettville (City Of Marion Stakes, Listed) 1200m. Before that was 2nd 0.8L, Cardinal Gem at Caulfield (Weekend Hussler, Listed) 1400m. Big chance here.
Second-up (8:1-0-0): Resuming he finished 14th 8.9L, Umgawa at Pakenham (BM-100) 1200m. Second-up last prep was 14th 11.5L, Flash Aah at Bendigo (BM-100) 1400m. May place here.
First-up (3:0-0-1): First-up last time good effort when he finished 9th 4.2L, Rule The World at Caulfield (BM-78) 1400m. Don't ignore.
Has a win at the course and distance. Most recently was 8th 8.3L, Crosshaven at Caulfield (Kevin Heffernan Stakes, WFA-G3) 1400m. Two runs back looked good when he finished 2nd 1.5L, Old Flame at Flemington (Linlithgow Stakes, Group2) 1400m. Will take beating.
Last start was 10th 6.5L, Umgawa at Pakenham (BM-100) 1200m. Two runs back he finished 7th 7.3L, Mnementh at Ballarat (BM-100) 1200m. Won't find this easy.
Last time out was 9th 4L, Night Passage at Wodonga (Open) 1590m. Before that was 8th 4.8L, Detonator Jack at Flemington (BM-90) 1400m. Win won't shock.
Holding form and is already a winner in stronger grade. Last run he finished 2nd 0.8L, Pal D'Oro at Pakenham (SW&P) 1400m. Two runs back solid run when 4th 4L, Mnementh at Ballarat (BM-100) 1200m. Has the form.
Second-up (2:1-1-0): Harder here but can't dismiss entirely after latest win. Resuming he was 1st 0.8L, Corner Pocket at Pakenham (BM-100) 1200m. Second-up last time he was 2nd 1.3L, Decent Raine at Flemington (3YB-70) 1400m. Looks suited here.
First-up (7:0-0-1): Back from a spell and has placed 1 from 7 fresh. First-up last prep was 8th 3.3L, Silver Express at Sha Tin Turf (Class 1) 1600m. Conditions suit.
Won last start in lesser grade. Last start she finished 1st 0.1L, This Skilled Cat at Wodonga (Open) 1590m. Two back was 5th 0.7L, Pascero at Sandown-Hillside (BM-78) 1400m. Each way claims.
Last time out he finished 7th 7.7L, Uncle Bryn at Sale (Sale Cup, Listed) 1600m. Two starts back was 2nd 0.1L, Visinari at Flemington ( Paris Lane Stakes, Listed) 1400m. Capable type.
Last run finished 10th 11.9L, Jigsaw at Caulfield (Doveton Stakes, Listed) 1000m. Two runs back she finished 4th 2L, Minsk Moment at Geelong (BM-84) 1200m. Worth watching.
Last time out good effort when 7th 3.1L, Savannah Cloud at Sandown-Hillside (BM-84) 1400m. Two starts back was 2nd 0.1L, Do Ya Punk at Ararat (Open) 1200m. Has some claims.
First-up (5:0-0-0): Resuming last prep was 8th 6.2L, Monegal at Canberra (Open) 1600m. Looks safely held.
Last time out she finished 3rd 3L, Worsfold at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1400m. Two runs back she finished 6th 7.9L, Chandon Burj at Moonee Valley (FMB-70) 1600m. Marginal prospect.