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Plenty of recent winning form to line up in this competitive affair. DARK SIMBA (2) certainly fits that mould having won three in a row in fine fashion, sitting on a hot speed at Sale before coming right away at Mornington. Maps for every chance again here and will take plenty of beating. TAKEN (1) has also won three in a row having been well placed down in the weights to do so. Up to 60kg now but did win dominantly last time and looks a big chance once more. KISS MY ROCK (13) was good behind Taken last start and now meets that horse a whopping 9.5kg better at the weights. Taken has improved again since but Kiss My Rock has strong each way claims at odds. BRING FORTH (6) only won his maiden narrowly at Bendigo but did start $1.40 and there were gaps back through the field. Can measure up. FROM A DISTANCE (8) is another progressive horse who hit the line well last time.
Visit TAB.COM.AUPlenty of recent winning form to line up in this competitive affair. DARK SIMBA (2) certainly fits that mould having won three in a row in fine fashion, sitting on a hot speed at Sale before coming right away at Mornington. Maps for every chance again here and will take plenty of beating. TAKEN (1) has also won three in a row having been well placed down in the weights to do so. Up to 60kg now but did win dominantly last time and looks a big chance once more. KISS MY ROCK (13) was good behind Taken last start and now meets that horse a whopping 9.5kg better at the weights. Taken has improved again since but Kiss My Rock has strong each way claims at odds. BRING FORTH (6) only won his maiden narrowly at Bendigo but did start $1.40 and there were gaps back through the field. Can measure up. FROM A DISTANCE (8) is another progressive horse who hit the line well last time.
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On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 3 len at this track 3yo Hcp June 7 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Cachink carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp May 24 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Detroit City with 53kg at $4.20. Flying at the moment and expected to prove hard to beat again.
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Mornington Bm70 June 9 over 1600m in the wet defeating Peel The Stickers with 57.5kg at $2.25. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Sale Bm64 May 28 over 1717m defeating Dreams Come True carrying 59kg at $2.40. Will be very hard to get past.
Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zourain with 54kg at $26. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Taken with 54.5kg at $31. Has a few lengths to make up.
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 June 1 over 1400m defeating Legacy Bay with 59kg at $15. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1421m defeating Hot Stomper carrying 59.5kg at $3. Form good for this and is expected to run well.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 June 13 over 1500m defeating Roadie with 55.5kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 5.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1500m defeating Morthan Efficient carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Flying, just needs to produce it on turf.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1400m, neck behind Keep Thinking with 59.5kg at $1.50. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Bendigo Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1500m defeating Contacted carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Progressing nicely and can go on with the job.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Synchro carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on May 31 over 1533m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tropical House with 57kg at $5. Looks tested without further improvement.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 0.7 len behind Lady Pappygate carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind King Of Enterprise carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Don't discount.
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on June 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nodachi carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Pakenham Bm64 May 15 over 1400m defeating Fabrice with 57.5kg at $2.70. Inclined to risk.
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Taken with 54kg at $21. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1400m defeating Zamparini Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Rough hope.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mildura Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1400m defeating Ms Hubble carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1203m, slow going 2.5 len behind Battle Of The Ice carrying 59.5kg at $4. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive.
Last start 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on June 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind So You Will with 59kg at $4. The race before that won by 2 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1400m defeating Source Of Delight carrying 58kg at $4.20. Going well but this is tougher.
Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Taken carrying 54.5kg at $61. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1600m defeating Topmost carrying 58kg at $4.20. Solid chance here.