DEANE LESTER FLEMINGTON CUP
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TARAMANSOUR (6) continues to race well, second to Born A King here two back before proving 'best of the rest' behind Berkshire Breeze in the Banjo Paterson Final last time out. Doesn't have a horse of that calibre this time and will take beating. SPEYCASTER (3) comes down from Sydney having won the Stayers Cup last start at Rosehill, closing off a strong tempo to score by two lengths. Will be hard to hold out. BORN A KING (1) was a surprise winner two back here before struggling behind Berkshire Breeze. Can bounce back. PORT GUILLAUME (4) won't have any issues staying the journey strongly and can figure. THROUGH IRISH EYES (2) might be the improver. He needs every bit of this trip to get warm
Visit TAB.COM.AUTARAMANSOUR (6) continues to race well, second to Born A King here two back before proving 'best of the rest' behind Berkshire Breeze in the Banjo Paterson Final last time out. Doesn't have a horse of that calibre this time and will take beating. SPEYCASTER (3) comes down from Sydney having won the Stayers Cup last start at Rosehill, closing off a strong tempo to score by two lengths. Will be hard to hold out. BORN A KING (1) was a surprise winner two back here before struggling behind Berkshire Breeze. Can bounce back. PORT GUILLAUME (4) won't have any issues staying the journey strongly and can figure. THROUGH IRISH EYES (2) might be the improver. He needs every bit of this trip to get warm.
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Useful type. Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 6 over 2600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Berkshire Breeze carrying 60kg at $11. Before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at this track Qlty Hcp June 22 over 2540m defeating Taramansour carrying 59kg at $21. Can do much better.
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 15 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Cadmus carrying 54kg at $51. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wyclif with 54kg at $51. This trip will suit better.
Most recently won by 2 len at Rosehill Stayers Cup June 29 over 2400m in heavy going defeating Kureder carrying 56kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 9 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Cup on June 15 over 2400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Sir Lucan carrying 53kg at $5.50. Strong win last time and looks well placed again.
Group 2 winner. Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 22 over 2540m, 2.25 len behind Born A King carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle June 2 over 3900m defeating Leaderboard carrying 65kg at $2.50. Major player on recent form.
Racing well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw July 7 over 3200m in soft going defeating Wilewink with 69.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Qlty Hcp on June 29 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wyclif with 54kg at $61. Prefer over jumps.
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 6 over 2600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Berkshire Breeze carrying 55kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 22 over 2540m, 0.8 len behind Born A King with 55.5kg at $9.50. Racing well and gets his chance here.
Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 22 over 2540m, 4.5 len behind Born A King carrying 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on June 2 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Amade with 54kg at $10. Place hope.
Most recently favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Warrnambool 1Jw Hdle July 7 over 3200m on a soft track defeating Treasured Crown carrying 70kg at $1.70. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Warrnambool Hdle on June 23 over 3200m, slow going 5 len behind Fabalot carrying 66.5kg at $2. Has failed to show enough.
Second-up today. Last run eased back early on 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Desperado with 59.5kg at $81. At only start last preparation 8th of 10 at Colac Colac Cup on February 9 over 2000m, 11 len behind Glitter 'N' Gold with 60kg at $8.50. Could improve.
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Sandown-Hillside 4yo+ Bm74 June 19 over 2400m in soft going defeating Duke Of Hastings carrying 55kg at $67. Last start 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 10 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Martial Eagle with 55.5kg at $4.50. Will need to improve.
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 29 over 2250m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Smiling Assassin with 56.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Swan Hill Bm78 June 9 over 2400m defeating Wuddzz with 54.5kg at $2.10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
Most recently second last of 7 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 6 over 2600m, slow going 11 len behind Berkshire Breeze carrying 54kg at $67. The run before that 6th of 11 at Morphettville Bm74 on June 22 over 2500m, slow going 6 len behind Dixie Whistler with 60kg at $17. Hard to make a case today.
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Banjo Paterson on July 6 over 2600m, slow going 7 len behind Berkshire Breeze with 54kg at $26. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside 4yo+ Bm74 on June 19 over 2400m, slow going long-neck behind Senor Uno with 57kg at $17. A top-three finish would surprise.