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GALERON (6) might be a bit of value here. His first-up run over this track and distance was very good when beaten narrowly by a fit Arran Bay. He was well fancied to turn the tables at Mornington over 2000m last time and was a bit disappointing, but back to the expanses of Flemington should suit. GREEN FLY (15) was a narrow winner over 1400m at Warrnambool last time out and gets in well with 53kg here. His 1600m form doesn't read well at all, especially given he's by Frankel but he's got the talent. DASHING (11) repaid those who stuck fat last start when winning in this grade at Caulfield. He'll be hard to get past again. EL SOLEADO (2) is racing in great heart and should be in the finish again. MAKTOOB (9) is up to these.
Visit TAB.COM.AUGALERON (6) might be a bit of value here. His first-up run over this track and distance was very good when beaten narrowly by a fit Arran Bay. He was well fancied to turn the tables at Mornington over 2000m last time and was a bit disappointing, but back to the expanses of Flemington should suit. GREEN FLY (15) was a narrow winner over 1400m at Warrnambool last time out and gets in well with 53kg here. His 1600m form doesn't read well at all, especially given he's by Frankel but he's got the talent. DASHING (11) repaid those who stuck fat last start when winning in this grade at Caulfield. He'll be hard to get past again. EL SOLEADO (2) is racing in great heart and should be in the finish again. MAKTOOB (9) is up to these.
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Group 3 winner. Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dashing carrying 58.5kg at $6. Before that 12th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on March 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Another Wil with 57.5kg at $26. Has to turn the tables here.
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 4 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Dashing carrying 58kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo LR Golden Mile April 13 over 1600m defeating Sibaaq carrying 54kg at $15. Going well. Leading chance.
Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dashing carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 55.5kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
Group 2 winner. Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Shock 'Em Ova with 57.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Edison with 56.5kg at $7. Genuine hope.
Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after seven months 12th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Edison carrying 56.5kg at $67. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Normandy Bridge carrying 60kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on March 30 over 1600m, head behind Arran Bay carrying 55.5kg at $16. Last start 7th of 9 at Mornington Hcp on April 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Arran Bay with 56.5kg at $3.50. Can bounce back strongly.
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Edison carrying 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Rosehill Prem Prel on August 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Bold Mac carrying 54kg at $19. Needs to lift.
Group 2 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Rosehill Bm100 on April 27 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Waterford carrying 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track Hcp on September 16 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Carini carrying 57.5kg at $101. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last start 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 11 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Furious with 60kg at $16. Before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Edison with 54kg at $9.50. Chance.
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Edison with 54kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 11 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Not Usual Glorious with 55.5kg at $2.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Useful type. At the latest run won by a head at Caulfield Bm100 May 4 over 1600m defeating Here To Shock carrying 53kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Mornington Bm84 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Frigid with 56.5kg at $3.30. Broke through last time and will give a sight again.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $61. Last start 6th of 9 at Morphettville Hcp on April 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Chicago Storm with 56kg at $4. Place.
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 9th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Edison carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 on October 14 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Maktoob with 58kg at $11. Might need this as well.
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Edison carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on July 29 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Camaguey with 57.5kg at $5.50. Might need more time.
Useful gelding. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Warrnambool Hcp May 2 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating So Risque carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Chorlton Lane with 59kg at $9.50. Gets in nicely and should run well.
Group 2 placegetter. Racing second-up today. Last outing 13th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 57kg at $201. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 6 2023 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Chassis with 60kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.