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SHOCKLETZ (3) relished the rise to this trip last time out, set a decent task to reel them in put staying on powerfully late to get up by a head. She's a progressive filly who can only continue to improve and while up in the weights now she may just prove too classy again. PROCHESTER (7) gave Shockletz a great race after going for home early, gapping third in a strongly run affair. He meets that filly much better at the weights now but doesn't quite have her attractive profile. NEARCO FROD (2) is a former French import who improved sharply in the Shockletz race, finding the line well for third. Has a few lengths to make up but does draw much better here. AMERICAN WOLF (1) won the St Leger here two back before an even effort in the G1 SA Derby. Will land on speed and keep kicking. STYLISH SECRET (4) was just fair last time but the run two back sees him in the mix.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSHOCKLETZ (3) relished the rise to this trip last time out, set a decent task to reel them in put staying on powerfully late to get up by a head. She's a progressive filly who can only continue to improve and while up in the weights now she may just prove too classy again. PROCHESTER (7) gave Shockletz a great race after going for home early, gapping third in a strongly run affair. He meets that filly much better at the weights now but doesn't quite have her attractive profile. NEARCO FROD (2) is a former French import who improved sharply in the Shockletz race, finding the line well for third. Has a few lengths to make up but does draw much better here. AMERICAN WOLF (1) won the St Leger here two back before an even effort in the G1 SA Derby. Will land on speed and keep kicking. STYLISH SECRET (4) was just fair last time but the run two back sees him in the mix.
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Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 8th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby on May 3 over 2500m, 5 len behind Femminile carrying 56.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at this track LR Vrc St Leger April 25 over 2800m defeating Litzdeel carrying 58kg at $12. Going well. Can figure.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Taken carrying 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell 3rd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shockletz carrying 57.5kg at $26. Ready to fire now.
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track 3yo Hcp June 7 over 2000m in soft going defeating Prochester with 54kg at $3.60. Before that 4th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Taken carrying 54kg at $10. Progressive filly who goes close again.
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Shockletz with 58kg at $11. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Politely Dun carrying 57kg at $4.20. Can figure in the finish.
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on May 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shoeless with 59.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Swan Hill 0 - 64 June 8 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Mark Of The Man carrying 59kg at $16. Handy sort who wouldn't completely shock.
At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Shockletz with 54.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 30 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Altruist with 61.5kg at $4. Minor hope.
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going head behind Shockletz with 54.5kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Politely Dun carrying 54kg at $81. Rates highly on latest.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Politely Dun carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Rogan carrying 54kg at $21. Can improve again. Should be competitive.
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn on May 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sky Sista with 59.5kg at $31. Second-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 5 len win at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Zamparini Spirit carrying 58kg at $5. Needs to do more to match it with these.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Belle Inferno with 56kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Untapped carrying 55kg at $151. Looking to others for the winner.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Echuca 0 - 58 May 17 over 1600m defeating Missile Meg carrying 60kg at $3.60. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Boga Legend carrying 59kg at $6. Each way hope.
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Werribee 0-58 May 31 over 1600m defeating Sunray Lass with 60kg at $3.10. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1500m defeating Ms Hubble with 59.5kg at $2.90. Harder again here and that elusive hat-trick seems unlikely.
Most recently 11th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Shockletz carrying 51kg at $21. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1760m defeating Draw Attention with 59.5kg at $11. Disappointing last time and is likely to struggle again.
Last start 12th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Shockletz with 51kg at $20. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm58 on May 23 over 1760m, 0.5 len behind Patsy's Star with 61.5kg at $4.40. Can't see him figuring in the finish.
Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 13 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Millie De Lune with 53kg at $16. Before that won by a neck at Newcastle Cl1-Sw May 26 over 2230m in heavy going defeating De Louviere carrying 55.5kg at $2.15. Not the worst.
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1600m defeating Desert Rose with 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1968m, 6 len behind Papal Army carrying 59kg at $17. Tougher here and the ratings indicate he will struggle to feature in the finish.