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Tough race with plenty of these bringing near-identical form. BOLD SOUL (5) went forward out to this trip last start and stuck on well in a slowly run race, beaten a head by Muktamil. He meets that horse 4.5kg better from that run and if they roll forward again from a wide gate he'll take beating, but with this stable that's not guaranteed. GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (8) was third to MUKTAMIL (10) last time, with Bold Soul splitting the pair. There's not much between all three and it'll come down to luck in running. THROUGH IRISH EYES (13) and DIWALI (7) also bring similar form, running the quinella in the Sandown Cup over 3200m last time. Diwali won that fairly easily but both are in the mix.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTough race with plenty of these bringing near-identical form. BOLD SOUL (5) went forward out to this trip last start and stuck on well in a slowly run race, beaten a head by Muktamil. He meets that horse 4.5kg better from that run and if they roll forward again from a wide gate he'll take beating, but with this stable that's not guaranteed. GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (8) was third to MUKTAMIL (10) last time, with Bold Soul splitting the pair. There's not much between all three and it'll come down to luck in running. THROUGH IRISH EYES (13) and DIWALI (7) also bring similar form, running the quinella in the Sandown Cup over 3200m last time. Diwali won that fairly easily but both are in the mix.
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Saban carrying 59.5kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 12th of 15 at this track Bm100 on June 7 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Flash Feeling with 59.5kg at $41. Could be an improver now.
At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track Bm100 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Flash Feeling carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Makram with 57.5kg at $16. Minor hope.
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track Bm100 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flash Feeling with 55.5kg at $41. Before that 7th of 18 at this track in the LR Ramsden on May 17 over 2800m, slow going 9 len behind Basilinna with 58.5kg at $31. Needs to improve sharply.
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on June 1 over 3200m, 7 len behind Diwali with 60kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 18 at this track in the LR Ramsden on May 17 over 2800m, slow going 1.3 len behind Basilinna carrying 58.5kg at $101. Looking elsewhere.
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm84 on June 7 over 2520m, slow going head behind Muktamil carrying 58.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal with 59kg at $8. Can improve again. Ready to fire now.
Second-up. First-up after 10 months scored a big 5.5 len win at Mornington Bm74 June 9 over 2000m in the wet defeating Flamin' Romans carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 20 over 1700m, slow going 7 len behind Le Zebra carrying 54kg at $7. More depth here but can't discount entirely.
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside LR Sandown Cup June 1 over 3200m defeating Through Irish Eyes with 54kg at $10. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 2400m, neck behind Bluestone with 54.5kg at $3. Back in trip but has to be respected.
Racing well recently. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Bm84 on June 7 over 2520m, slow going 0.5 len behind Muktamil carrying 55kg at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 10 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Wonder Kid carrying 59kg at $17. Rates highly and should run well.
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on June 4 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Realika with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Dublin Journal with 56kg at $81. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm84 June 7 over 2520m in soft going defeating Bold Soul with 54kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Bluestone carrying 61kg at $4.60. Back in the winners? list and rates among the hopes.
Last start in a small field at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wisaka with 57.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm70 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Superstock with 58.5kg at $13. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 15 at this track Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Liberami carrying 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at this track Bm84 on June 7 over 2520m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Muktamil with 54.5kg at $5.50. Not the worst.
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on June 1 over 3200m, 2.75 len behind Diwali with 54kg at $2.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 18 at this track in the LR Ramsden on May 17 over 2800m, slow going 4 len behind Basilinna with 58.5kg at $21. Should be right there.
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 3.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 June 4 over 2400m defeating Sun Gift with 61kg at $7.50. Before that won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Bm70 May 23 over 2080m defeating All So Clear with 57kg at $9. Can give cheek.