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FLAMIN' ROMANS (5) is a consistent stayer who should be right there in the finish again. He stuck on gamely when the pace came out at Pakenham over this trip, beaten 0.5 lengths by a handy one in Divus Romulus. He has the versatility to sit where comfortable in run and should prove hard to get past. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (3) ran a cheeky race fresh at Ballarat before an even effort at Pakenham behind a progressive horse in Deakin. Getting to 2500m third up looks ideal. NEWFOUNDLAND (2) drops in class from a good run in the Bagot last time but does rise a fair bit in the weights for it. He's still relatively lightly raced with just 14 starts to his name and this looks a nice race for him. TARAMANSOUR (1) should be ready to fire now out a proper staying journey and has the ability to win this. VIVIDEEL (7) was good behind Deakin last time and can figure
Visit TAB.COM.AUFLAMIN' ROMANS (5) is a consistent stayer who should be right there in the finish again. He stuck on gamely when the pace came out at Pakenham over this trip, beaten 0.5 lengths by a handy one in Divus Romulus. He has the versatility to sit where comfortable in run and should prove hard to get past. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (3) ran a cheeky race fresh at Ballarat before an even effort at Pakenham behind a progressive horse in Deakin. Getting to 2500m third up looks ideal. NEWFOUNDLAND (2) drops in class from a good run in the Bagot last time but does rise a fair bit in the weights for it. He's still relatively lightly raced with just 14 starts to his name and this looks a nice race for him. TARAMANSOUR (1) should be ready to fire now out a proper staying journey and has the ability to win this. VIVIDEEL (7) was good behind Deakin last time and can figure
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on December 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Saltcoats carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dublin Journal with 60kg at $61. Suited to this trip now and can improve.
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Bagot Hcp on January 1 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Grand Pierro carrying 54kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 16 at this track Bm96 on November 5 over 2800m, 0.5 len behind Garachico carrying 53kg at $5.50. Strong stayer who looks well placed back to this level.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal with 57kg at $17. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Deakin with 60kg at $8. Can peak here.
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2500m, 2.75 len behind Divus Romulus with 59.5kg at $9.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kadavar with 57kg at $26. Not hopeless.
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2500m, 0.5 len behind Divus Romulus carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kadavar carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Racing well, looks hard to beat once more.
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 28 over 3000m, 17 len behind Glens Top Cat with 62.5kg at $9.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Moonee Valley Bm74 December 6 over 2500m defeating Infinity Imperial with 58kg at $3.50. This is no easier and he needs to lift.
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2000m, 3 len behind Deakin with 57kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on November 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Divine Crown carrying 61.5kg at $19. Strong each way hope.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2500m, head behind Divus Romulus with 56kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on November 29 over 2040m, 5 len behind Actaeon with 57.5kg at $5. Can't tip with much confidence.
Last start 6th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 28 over 3000m, 5.5 len behind Glens Top Cat with 59.5kg at $7. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head at Moonee Valley Bm64 December 13 over 2500m defeating Galilaeus carrying 60kg at $4.40. Not keen on his chances.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on December 7 over 2400m, 0.6 len behind Arugamama with 54kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 13 at Morphettville Skybeau on November 23 over 2500m, 3 len behind Tippa carrying 51kg at $26. In the mix.
Most recently 5th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on December 28 over 3000m, 4 len behind Glens Top Cat carrying 58kg at $19. Before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on December 6 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Roaring Engine carrying 53kg at $7. Will need to do a bit more.
Most recently 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on January 4 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Goldenstatewarrior with 54kg at $19. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm58 December 15 over 2400m defeating Dartboard carrying 61kg at $15. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.