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Sticking with JIMMY THE BEAR (3) who was just given no hope from a wide barrier here last time out, running on for a forlorn second as a heavily backed favourite. He may not have beaten the impressive winner anyway but had things against, and now draws to sit much closer as he did winning at Caulfield prior. Can bounce right back. REGAL ZEUS (7) was only overrun by 'Jimmy' late last start and maps for every chance here. If he gets left alone in front he'll go close. VERDAD (12) was third to 'Jimmy' last time and gets in light here with 54.5kg. Needs it dry and should get conditions to suit here. POUNDING (6) is knocking on the door of another elusive win and will be hard to hold out late if the speed is on. DASHING (4) has won 2/3 this time in and looks big odds in early betting.
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 3 len behind Hemlock Stone carrying 58kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Ascot G2 Lee Steere November 9 over 1400m defeating Bustler carrying 59kg at $21. Likely to need this one.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 20 at York Ebor Handicap August 24 over 2816m, 6 len behind Magical Zoe with 62.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) May 4 2024 over 2414m, 5 len behind Maxi King carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. Has ability but may find these a bit sharp.
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oh Too Good with 59kg at $2.05. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm100 May 31 over 1600m defeating Regal Zeus with 57kg at $3.10. Drawn better here, can bounce back.
Last start won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill Sw H Cup June 8 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Holymanz with 58kg at $11. Before that ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Magnaspin carrying 58kg at $18. Should be right there.
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dashing with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Makram carrying 57kg at $8. Good chance on latest.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Makram carrying 56.5kg at $20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 55kg at $5. Can improve again. Rates highly and is a top chance.
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 31 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 59.5kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Makram with 59.5kg at $9. Will give a sight.
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Randwick Gardenia February 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Highlights with 58.5kg at $10. First up last campaign third of 13 at Rosehill Bm100 April 27 2024 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Waterford with 55kg at $11. Has ability, watch the betting.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Magnaspin with 56kg at $201. Last start 10th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Dashing carrying 58kg at $26. Unlikely to turn it around here.
Most recently failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at this track Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Oh Too Good with 60kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 May 24 over 1400m defeating Red Galaxy with 55kg at $61. Needs to find best.
Second run back. First-up after nine months 2nd of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Marble Nine carrying 61.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at this track in the LR Tontonan on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Chrysaor with 54.5kg at $21. Fitter and has to be respected.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 31 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55.5kg at $5. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm84 April 19 over 1600m defeating Reset The Jazz carrying 61kg at $1.95. Should be right there.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Not Usual Glorious with 60.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 31 over 1600m, 11 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55kg at $41. Needs a big turnaround.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Hughes carrying 56kg at $61. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $7.50. Place looks best.
Most recently 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $17. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Roadcone with 54kg at $21. Won't find this easy.