FURPHY PLATE
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FORGOT YOU (4) is racing very well, again closing off strongly in the G3 JRA Cup last start at Moonee Valley behind an in-form horse. Back to 1800m might be a small knock but the small field suits and Shinn should have him in striking distance. POUNDING (1) can improve. He's been contesting stronger races of late and his best figures would go a long way to winning this. SIBAAQ (3) is consistent and has been thereabouts with Forgot You of late. He'll roll forward and give himself every chance. MR MAESTRO (7) was okay late at Caulfield first up and is much better suited to this range. Might need one more but can run well. LORD VLADIVOSTOK (6) has come back very well and the 1800m third up looks ideal.
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Group 1 placegetter. Useful gelding. Most recently 8th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Attrition with 55kg at $26. The start before that 11th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Epsom on September 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rediener carrying 54kg at $10. Finds an easier race here and can improve.
Multiple Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at this track in the LR Ramsden May 13 over 2800m, soft track; 59 len behind Lunar Flare carrying 58.5kg at $151. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Colac Colac Cup February 10 over 2000m defeating Excelleration carrying 59.5kg at $9. Hard to enthuse.
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Jra Cup on October 27 over 2040m, 0.8 len behind Ain'tnodeeldun with 60kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on October 1 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Ain'tnodeeldun with 59kg at $5. Not far away last time. Will be on speed and in the finish again.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Useful entire. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Jra Cup on October 27 over 2040m, 0.6 len behind Ain'tnodeeldun with 59kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Alligator Blood carrying 59kg at $17. Racing very well, if he's within striking distance he should go close.
Group 1 winner. First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Caloundra Cup July 1 over 2400m, 5 len behind Zoumon with 55kg at $7.50. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 April 29 over 1800m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Marsabit carrying 60.5kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 4 len at Morphettville Parks Bm82 September 9 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Chicago Storm carrying 63kg at $26. Last start 3rd of 18 at Murray Bridge in the LR M Br Cup on October 7 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Jack The Lad with 56.5kg at $3. Come back very well, no surprise to see him measure up.
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Buffalo River carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 25 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $5. Will improve out in trip.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on October 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wishlor Lass with 61kg at $101. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 27 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Farhh Flung with 55kg at $10. Faces a tough task.
