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VICTORY BAY (12) missed at Traralgon when well fancied. Slightly disappointing to go down there, and Traralgon to Flemington is a path rarely travelled successfully, but his first two this time in said that he was ready to win one and this does look within range. They come from near and far. HE'S XCEPTIONAL arrives from Wodonga where he landed an overdue win last time and it rated well. (2) CORONA LAD (7) has been freshened and back to 1400m looks a big tick for him. Terrific spring in competitive races and if he can hold his form then he can give this a big shake. MICRO (17) ran well first up. Haven't seen much of him in recent times but he could be ready to get it going now and reward the yard's patience. Stablemate INDIFFERENCE (15) is well named. Three indifferent efforts this time around but respected here all the same.
Visit TAB.COM.AUVICTORY BAY (12) missed at Traralgon when well fancied. Slightly disappointing to go down there, and Traralgon to Flemington is a path rarely travelled successfully, but his first two this time in said that he was ready to win one and this does look within range. They come from near and far. HE'S XCEPTIONAL (2) arrives from Wodonga where he landed an overdue win last time and it rated well. CORONA LAD (7) has been freshened and back to 1400m looks a big tick for him. Terrific spring in competitive races and if he can hold his form then he can give this a big shake. MICRO (17) ran well first up. Haven't seen much of him in recent times but he could be ready to get it going now and reward the yard's patience. Stablemate INDIFFERENCE (15) is well named. Three indifferent efforts this time around but respected here all the same.
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First-up (2:0-1-0): First-up last prep was 10th 3.5L, Fortunate Kiss at Flemington (3YO) 1400m. Faces tough essay.
Last run was 1st 2.8L, Broadside Armour at Wodonga (BM-70) 1300m. Two back was 3rd 3.3L, Show Some Decorum at Pakenham (BM-70) 1200m. Win won't shock.
Last time out was 13th 6L, Saint Of Katowice at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-70) 1400m. Two back was 2nd 2.3L, Pal D'Oro at Cranbourne (BM-70) 1300m. Cannot recommend.
First-up (4:0-1-0): Resuming last time was 11th 3.4L, Strome at Caulfield (BM-84) 1400m. Not fancied.
Second-up (2:0-0-0): Resuming he was 11th 8.5L, Worsfold at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1400m. Second run last time he was 11th 5.9L, Gracias Amigo at Flemington (BM-70) 1600m. Hard to have here.
Just out of the placings last start and has won 6 times over the distance range. On Dec 7 good effort when 4th 3.9L, Worsfold at Sandown-Hillside (BM-70) 1400m. Before that solid effort when 7th 3.7L, Saint Of Katowice at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-70) 1400m. Capable type.
Deserves a win following consecutive minor placings at last three runs. On Nov 3 he finished 3rd 1.5L, Toregene at Flemington (BM-80) 1600m. Two back was 2nd 0.1L, Real Sensation at Caulfield (BM-70) 1400m. Conditions suit.
On Dec 3 he finished 8th 5L, Pal D'Oro at Pakenham (SW&P) 1400m. Two back was 2nd 2L, Turbeau at Tatura (Open) 1450m. This looks too tough.
First-up (7:1-0-1): Already a winner in this class and this easier than last start. Resuming last prep he was 3rd 2.8L, Do You Reckon at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-70) 1400m. Looks well placed.
Last start he finished 4th 3L, Saint Of Katowice at Sandown-Lakeside (BM-70) 1400m. Before that good effort when he finished 6th 2.3L, My Khalifa at Morphettville Parks (BM-68) 1400m. Win won't shock.
On Nov 26 he finished 9th 6.2L, Mensa Missile at Rosehill (BM-78) 1400m. Two runs back was 1st 1.3L, Demando at Donald (BM-70) 1350m. Not keen this race.
A win and a last start second from past three runs. Last run good run when he finished 2nd 0.1L, A Penny Spent at Traralgon (BM-64) 1430m. Two back he finished 4th 1.9L, Brayden Star at Cranbourne (CL3-SW) 1500m. Suited, rates well.
First-up (3:1-1-0): Resuming last prep was 2nd 1.8L, Bigolino at Hamilton (BM-64) 1400m. Not without claims.
Harder here but hard to knock last start winning form. Last start ran strongly 1st 1.3L, Eitilt at Bendigo (BM-58) 1300m. Two starts back looked good when 3rd 1.6L, Anjopin at Morphettville (BM-60) 1200m. Sound prospects.
Lightly raced and has claims on two recent placings. Most recently was 3rd 2.6L, Ballynora at Moonee Valley (BM-64) 1500m. Two back was 3rd 3.5L, Estadio Mestalla at Rosehill (BM-72) 1500m. Strong claims here.
Second-up (2:0-2-0): Has a very good overall record and fitter for the first up win. Resuming she was 1st 0.1L, Forbidden City at Moe (3Y+CL1) 1217m. Second run last prep she was 2nd 0.8L, The Economist at Cranbourne (3Y-MSW) 1300m. Don't overlook.
Second-up (2:0-0-1): Nice second when resuming last start. Resuming he was 2nd 3.5L, Gundy Bridge at Randwick Ins (BM-72) 1250m. Conditions favour.