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GREEN BELT (5) is the watch in the race. Convinced he's the most talented in this but we've only seen him 3 times and not since April 2022 with injury issues. That run he did finish second at listed level at Eagle Farm and he has won two jumpouts leading in. Market will be key. PUNCH LANE (8) has won both starts this time in and if Green Belt isn't ready he'll go close again. Dominant at Geelong last time and a repeat of that will go close again. HELIX (6) was better last time here, beaten narrowly by Bel Air. Certainly good enough to win this and can break through. EXPLOSIVE THINKER (13) won well first up before an even effort at Caulfield. Can certainly bounce back here. VAGRANT (12) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUGREEN BELT (5) is the watch in the race. Convinced he's the most talented in this but we've only seen him 3 times and not since April 2022 with injury issues. That run he did finish second at listed level at Eagle Farm and he has won two jumpouts leading in. Market will be key. PUNCH LANE (8) has won both starts this time in and if Green Belt isn't ready he'll go close again. Dominant at Geelong last time and a repeat of that will go close again. HELIX (6) was better last time here, beaten narrowly by Bel Air. Certainly good enough to win this and can break through. EXPLOSIVE THINKER (13) won well first up before an even effort at Caulfield. Can certainly bounce back here. VAGRANT (12) next best.
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 86 on December 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Champions League with 58.5kg at $4. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Wagga Riverside Open Bm82 December 22 over 1200m defeating Controversial Miss with 58.5kg at $4.50. The 2kg claim won't be enough to put him into contention.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign to post a big 5 len win. Warracknabeal W'beal Cup April 8 over 1600m slow track defeating Reserve Street with 55.5kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5.5 len win. Cranbourne Bm58 December 9 2022 over 1400m defeating Archaron with 61.5kg at $3.80. Will struggle against these.
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on December 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pink Beau Ty carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $4. Worth consideration.
Group 3 winner. Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 July 8 over 2000m, soft track; 8 len behind Thorin with 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Bendigo Bm100 April 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Imperial Lad with 53kg at $26. Happy to risk.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 16 2022 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Flying Crazy carrying 57kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 4 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 2 2022 over 1600m defeating Bella Vinci Dove with 58kg at $1.90. Lightly raced who will go close if fit enough.
Useful type. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on January 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bel Air carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind My Boy Birmingham carrying 60kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 6 over 1200m, neck behind Villa Seventynine carrying 60kg at $3.80. Last start won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm64 December 30 over 1200m defeating Exceed The Dream with 60.5kg at $9. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4.5 len win at Geelong Bm64 December 27 over 1347m in soft going defeating The Deputy carrying 61kg at $1.70. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 1.5 len at Echuca Bm64 October 19 over 1200m defeating She's Notorious carrying 59kg at $1.50. Dominant first up. Follow.
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind My Boy Birmingham carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Wagga Bm74 June 2 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Louie's Legacy with 59kg at $7. Worth consideration.
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Caulfield Bm64 December 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Midnight Glow with 59.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on November 29 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Free To Move carrying 57.5kg at $12. Harder here but not the worst.
Last start 4th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on January 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bel Air carrying 59kg at $51. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on November 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 62kg at $10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th in a small field at Ballarat Mm Classic on December 9 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Baroque Road carrying 57kg at $11. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Caulfield F&M Bm70 December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating Mawkeb carrying 58kg at $7. Good win last time and can go on with it.
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Moonee Valley Cl1 December 8 over 1200m defeating Lascars carrying 58.5kg at $5. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm64 on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bubbly Lass with 61kg at $2. Racing well. Top prospects.
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Ballarat Bm70 on December 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Give Giggles carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Moral Force with 58.5kg at $21. Nice draw but others preferred.
Useful mare. Most recently second last of 10 at this track Nmw (Bm70) on January 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Magnupur carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on December 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Dane On Tour with 59kg at $3.80. Can atone for a modest effort last time.