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Tricky race. SO RISQUE (2) might be an improver at each way odds. Two runs back this time in have just been fair but they've been against better opposition, and his best form reads very well for this. He's only had one crack at a mile and was unplaced but is by So You Think and might be looking for the ground as an older horse. ELPHINSTONE (11) won nicely at Pakenham over this trip last time in good time with a big run from midfield. If she can slot in with cover and find the right horse to follow around the bend she'll be very hard to hold out. PRINCE ERIC (8) hasn't managed a win in Australia but has been very good in three runs here without much luck last time at Moonee Valley. He should be afforded every chance just behind the speed. LE ZEBRA (10) is first up from a short break here but does like Flemington and has the ability to win this on his day. FARHH FLUNG (12) perhaps next best in an open affair.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTricky race. SO RISQUE (2) might be an improver at each way odds. Two runs back this time in have just been fair but they've been against better opposition, and his best form reads very well for this. He's only had one crack at a mile and was unplaced but is by So You Think and might be looking for the ground as an older horse. ELPHINSTONE (11) won nicely at Pakenham over this trip last time in good time with a big run from midfield. If she can slot in with cover and find the right horse to follow around the bend she'll be very hard to hold out. PRINCE ERIC (8) hasn't managed a win in Australia but has been very good in three runs here without much luck last time at Moonee Valley. He should be afforded every chance just behind the speed. LE ZEBRA (10) is first up from a short break here but does like Flemington and has the ability to win this on his day. FARHH FLUNG (12) perhaps next best in an open affair.
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Kilmore in the LR Kilmore Cup on November 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Cosmic Vega carrying 54.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm90 on November 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kettle Hill carrying 58.5kg at $15. Looking elsewhere.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 15 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Open with 60kg at $10. Second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm100 on December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ang Pow carrying 53.5kg at $7. Can be a sharp improver in a suitable affair.
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ted Ryder Bm90 on December 24 over 1675m, 0.9 len behind Baledon carrying 60kg at $3.70. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup on November 29 over 1590m, slow going 1.5 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 54kg at $4. In the mix.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool Woodford Cup December 31 over 1700m defeating Aspen Colorado carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. The start before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 26 over 1800m defeating Stupendous carrying 58kg at $6. Can measure up.
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Princeofnottingham with 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm100 on December 14 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Marble Arch with 51kg at $11. Best form would be competitive.
Last start won by 0.5 len at Wagga Riverside Ted Ryder Bm90 December 24 over 1675m defeating Associate carrying 57kg at $10. Before that 5th of 9 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup on November 29 over 1590m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 54kg at $26. Wide draw a test.
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Elphinstone with 60.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Wodonga Wodonga Cup on November 29 over 1590m, slow going 4 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 54.5kg at $4. Might struggle again.
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on December 28 over 1600m, 2 len behind Princeofnottingham carrying 57kg at $3.80. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Place Of Gold carrying 60kg at $8.50. Coming along well, can break through.
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm84 December 28 over 1600m defeating Van Roy carrying 51.5kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 14 over 1600m, long-neck behind Dragoon with 58.5kg at $10. Going well, can figure.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at this track Bm80 November 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Alma Rise carrying 60kg at $9. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp May 18 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Riverina Power carrying 60kg at $26. Has the ability to take this out.
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 1600m defeating Smokin' Princess with 56.5kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Summoned on November 30 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Rumbled Again carrying 56kg at $26. Should prove very hard to hold out.
Last start 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on December 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Princeofnottingham with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Place Of Gold carrying 59.5kg at $14. Each way hope.
Useful gelding. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on December 28 over 1600m, long-neck behind Princeofnottingham with 54.5kg at $26. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on December 7 over 1550m, 2.25 len behind Wild Imagination with 57.5kg at $4. Right in the mix again.