2025 COUNTRY ACHIEVER ERIC MUSGROVE
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SHAIYHAR (8) looks a solid chance here, back to his pet track and distance. He ran a solid race in a bunched finish at Caulfield last time, outclassed in the G1 Australian Cup prior. That was his only fail at the Flemington 2000m where he's won 3/5. Maps beautifully and looks value in early betting. LIBERAMI (13) is the one on the up who will be very hard to hold out. He showed a rapid turn of foot on wet ground to win here over 1800m last time out and it's hard to say he won't relish 2000m off that. Stays down in the weights given the further rise in grade but looks up to it. NONCONFORMIST (1) did enough fresh in Adelaide at G3 level, suited up to 2000m now. Has a big weight but he's classy on his day. ARDAKAN (3) was okay at his Australian debut and can be a sharp improver while TOWNSEND (9) should be at peak fitness now and can give a sight.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSHAIYHAR (8) looks a solid chance here, back to his pet track and distance. He ran a solid race in a bunched finish at Caulfield last time, outclassed in the G1 Australian Cup prior. That was his only fail at the Flemington 2000m where he's won 3/5. Maps beautifully and looks value in early betting. LIBERAMI (13) is the one on the up who will be very hard to hold out. He showed a rapid turn of foot on wet ground to win here over 1800m last time out and it's hard to say he won't relish 2000m off that. Stays down in the weights given the further rise in grade but looks up to it. NONCONFORMIST (1) did enough fresh in Adelaide at G3 level, suited up to 2000m now. Has a big weight but he's classy on his day. ARDAKAN (3) was okay at his Australian debut and can be a sharp improver while TOWNSEND (9) should be at peak fitness now and can give a sight.
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 10 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Hill Stks on October 12 over 1900m, 4 len behind Attrition with 59kg at $10. Fitter and has the class to beat these.
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Saban with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a neck at Rome LR May 19 2024 over 2400m defeating Goldenas carrying 56kg at $2.72. Fitter but need to see again.
Racing second-up today. Last run second last of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 3 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Immediacy with 58.5kg at $20. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes on June 24 2023 over 2414m, 19 len behind Pyledriver carrying 58.5kg at $19. Can improve quickly.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Bendigo in the G3 Bdgo Cup October 30 over 2400m, 9 len behind Sea King carrying 56.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track Hcp July 20 over 2000m in the wet defeating Smokin' Romans with 54kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Useful type. At the latest run 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. The start before that 9th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smokin' Romans with 57kg at $12. Back in trip looks a concern.
Useful gelding. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 8 len behind Saban carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track Bm100 May 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Pounding carrying 55kg at $31. Claims on best form.
Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Makram carrying 57.5kg at $16. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Warrnambool Hcp April 29 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Precious Charm with 59.5kg at $4.40. In the each way mix.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 3 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Immediacy with 57kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 17 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $81. Loves this trip, go close.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm100 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Sandpaper carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Gosford in the LR Thecoast on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Know Thyself with 55.5kg at $10. Rates highly. Ready to find peak form.
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 13th of 16 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 2 over 2000m, 17 len behind Flying Bandit carrying 54.5kg at $151. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Atc Cup on November 30 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Floating carrying 55kg at $151. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, slow going 7 len behind El Rocko with 53.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 11th of 15 at this track Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Liberami with 58kg at $61. Looking to others.
Last start 5th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Roadcone carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 8 at Mornington Bm84 on April 19 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Verdad with 58kg at $7.50. Others read better. Will need to do a bit more.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm84 May 17 over 1800m in the wet defeating Mathew carrying 54kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 21 over 1600m defeating Notabadbuy with 59kg at $2.20. Will be hard to hold out again.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind King Zephyr carrying 56kg at $101. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Makram with 53kg at $51. Risking.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Angry Skies with 51kg at $8. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Roadcone carrying 54kg at $9. Not keen after that last effort.