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Leaning to TEN DEEP (15) who should be at peak fitness now third up. Both runs back from a spell have been good, left chasing a tearaway leader second up at Sandown Hillside and no match for the race-fit winner. Drawn wide here but can roll forward with just 52kg on her back and she'll take catching from there. ILLYIVY (9) was a long way off the leader who kicked for home last start but relished the chase and finished too well. Takes on the older horses now but is going very well and should go close. STYLISH (1) won dominantly two back before being well backed in a slowly run Leilani Series Final here last time. Well placed this level. TERRESTAR (4) was poor in that Final but had been going well prior including a second to Splash Back who is favourite in the Group 3 earlier. Tough draw but can bounce back. SILVER CLIFF (10) was given little hope last start and whilst poor, her wins prior had merit. Can improve with Ethan Brown on.
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Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Miss Tarzy with 54kg at $3. Before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 June 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Impending Link carrying 57kg at $7. Racing well and looks hard to hold out again.
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Vienna Vixen with 58.5kg at $18. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Vail Mountain with 57.5kg at $9. Place chance.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase May 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 54kg at $61. Previously first up; third of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 January 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Vail Mountain with 56.5kg at $26. Inclined to risk.
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Bm90 on June 21 over 1420m, 1.0 len behind Splash Back with 54kg at $18. Tough draw but has the ability.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Mornington Bm74 January 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ziryab carrying 59kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Pakenham F&M Bm64 October 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Le Derriere carrying 59kg at $4.80. Will take great benefit from this run.
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Lake Vostok with 56kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Tarzy with 54kg at $15. Place looks best again.
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 16 over 1300m in soft going defeating Justadeel carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Silver Cliff carrying 57kg at $11. Can figure.
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cinematic Star with 59kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cheerstothat with 60.5kg at $14. Right in the mix again.
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Mercurial Lady carrying 51kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Xarpo with 54kg at $6.50. Racing well and should prove hard to beat again.
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cinematic Star with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 2 over 1300m in soft going defeating Ten Deep with 55.5kg at $7. Have to respect on prior form.
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Lake Vostok carrying 53kg at $6.50. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Tarzy with 54kg at $41. Each way.
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Maracourt with 54.5kg at $9.50. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, long-neck behind Novela carrying 57.5kg at $26. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1300m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Rip 'N' Rip carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Werribee Bm64 on December 10 2023 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Toff Choice carrying 57kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
Most recently 5th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kira with 56.5kg at $41. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Castle On High carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Looks tested again this line-up.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Silver Cliff carrying 56kg at $3.20. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Kira with 59kg at $2.35. Peaks now, rates highly.
Most recently 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Kira carrying 59kg at $14. Before that 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 57kg at $18. Minor hope.
Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne Bm64 July 17 over 1200m in soft going defeating Espinho carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Silver Cliff carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Last-start winner worth including.
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Tarzy with 54kg at $151. Before that 8th of 12 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Star Sirius carrying 54kg at $41. Can't have.