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IT'SOURTIME (4) has had a couple of cracks in this race and just come up short but finds a winnable edition and is racing in his usual consistent form. He's placed at his past two at Listed level at Caulfield but does typically save his best for the Flemington straight and the wide draw should also be of assistance. Big watch on JOYFUL FORTUNE (3) who resumes off a very long spell, last seen winning the Century Stakes here over two years ago. He's been jumping out very well but it's hard to know if he'll be ready, with late betting the key. PEREILLE (5) hasn't won this time in but has been racing well and just missed with a big run at Canterbury last time. The straight track could suit his turn of foot. IOWNA MERC (2) beat Pereille at Canterbury and is in flying form. No knocks. Interesting placement with 3yo WONDER BOY (9) who has good ability and can measure up.
Visit TAB.COM.AUIT'SOURTIME (4) has had a couple of cracks in this race and just come up short but finds a winnable edition and is racing in his usual consistent form. He's placed at his past two at Listed level at Caulfield but does typically save his best for the Flemington straight and the wide draw should also be of assistance. Big watch on JOYFUL FORTUNE (3) who resumes off a very long spell, last seen winning the Century Stakes here over two years ago. He's been jumping out very well but it's hard to know if he'll be ready, with late betting the key. PEREILLE (5) hasn't won this time in but has been racing well and just missed with a big run at Canterbury last time. The straight track could suit his turn of foot. Interesting placement with 3yo WONDER BOY (9) who has good ability and can measure up.
Most recently 7th of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $61. The run before that won by a neck at Ascot LR Carbine Club November 23 over 1400m defeating Valour Road carrying 57.5kg at $7. Creates interest, he can measure up well.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a neck at Canterbury LR Cby Sprint January 1 over 1200m defeating Pereille carrying 56kg at $8. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Randwick Bm94 December 21 over 1100m defeating Time To Boogie carrying 57.5kg at $9. Going very well, can measure right up.
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track LR Century Stks November 3 2022 over 1000m defeating Zoustyle with 57kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Bm70 September 18 2022 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Decent Raine with 60.5kg at $2.10. Long spell the query but his best just about wins this.
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Ashford Street with 60kg at $7. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks on November 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Garza Blanca carrying 56.5kg at $5. Racing very well and saves his best for Flemington.
Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury in the LR Cby Sprint on January 1 over 1200m, neck behind Iowna Merc with 55.5kg at $6. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the LR Razorsharp on December 14 over 1200m, nose behind Jedibeel with 54.5kg at $8. Has good ability and can win if things fall his way.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 7 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Mrs Chrissie carrying 52.5kg at $13. Before that 12th of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite on November 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nadal with 57kg at $61. Looks tested in this field.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Randwick 5yo+ Bm84 November 5 over 1200m defeating Dalaalaat carrying 60kg at $13. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Canberra Open on November 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 56.5kg at $11. Risking.
Second-up. First-up after six months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 26 over 1100m defeating Mantua carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Comet on March 16 over 1000m, neck behind Lempicka carrying 54kg at $26. Harder here.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track in the LR Exford Plate September 14 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Dawn Service with 57.5kg at $4. Previously first up; third in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks August 17 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Band Of Brothers carrying 56kg at $3.30. Has ability, interesting placement.
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Ballarat F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cleo Cat carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on December 21 over 1200m, nose behind Samangu carrying 55.5kg at $11. Will find this tough; not today.