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The G1 Turnbull Stakes. All eyes are on Hong Kong superstar ROMANTIC WARRIOR (1). A three-time Group 1 winner, he's got an elite record over his preferred 2000m and J-Mac hops back aboard. If he runs to his best he'll win, but that's no guarantee. At odds, FRANCESCO GUARDI (4) makes some appeal. Two runs back from a spell have been good for further, working home quite well behind Mr Brightside last time. Drawn better, Lane sticks and 2000m is ideal now. OSIPENKO (7) ran third to Mr Brightside last time out which is top form. Well enough found in early markets but 2000m suits and he should be peaking. The other international runner WEST WIND BLOWS (5) isn't to be discounted. He's got some top-class form lines and 2000m on dry ground is his go. SOULCOMBE (11) will be charging late but may want a bit further now.
Visit TAB.COM.AUThe G1 Turnbull Stakes. All eyes are on Hong Kong superstar ROMANTIC WARRIOR (1). A three-time Group 1 winner, he's got an elite record over his preferred 2000m and J-Mac hops back aboard. If he runs to his best he'll win, but that's no guarantee. At odds, FRANCESCO GUARDI (4) makes some appeal. Two runs back from a spell have been good for further, working home quite well behind Mr Brightside last time. Drawn better, Lane sticks and 2000m is ideal now. OSIPENKO (7) ran third to Mr Brightside last time out which is top form. Well enough found in early markets but 2000m suits and he should be peaking. The other international runner WEST WIND BLOWS (5) isn't to be discounted. He's got some top-class form lines and 2000m on dry ground is his go. SOULCOMBE (11) will be charging late but may want a bit further now.
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Queen Elizabeth II Cup winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Sha Tin in the G1 Chater Cup May 28 over 2400m, a neck behind Russian Emperor carrying 57kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Sha Tin G1 Qn Eliz Ii Cup April 30 over 2000m defeating Prognosis with 57kg at $1.60. Star Hong Kong galloper. If he's near his best he'll win.
Melbourne Cup winner. Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on September 9 over 2040m, 1.1 len behind Young Werther with 62kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet on March 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dubai Honour with 59kg at $6. Worth consideration.
Turnbull Stakes winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 60kg at $12. Second run from a spell second last of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 23 over 1800m, 8 len behind Alligator Blood carrying 59kg at $67. Take on trust.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 10th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks on August 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $26. Hit the line quite well last time and much better suited to this trip.
Group 1 placegetter. Racing well. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Windsor in the G3 Winter Hill Stk on August 26 over 2011m, nose behind Passenger carrying 61.5kg at $1.90. The run before that second last in a small field at Sandown Park in the G1 Eclipse Stks on July 8 over 2011m, 6 len behind Paddington with 61kg at $13. Brings some strong UK formlines to this, keep very safe.
Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on September 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Soulcombe with 59kg at $13. Last start 5th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 57.5kg at $51. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Group 2 winner. Useful type. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mr Brightside with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 58.5kg at $16. Good in a strong race last time and looks set to peak at 2000m.
Group 3 winner. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield G3 Naturalism September 23 over 2000m defeating Floating Artist with 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 11th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on September 2 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Soulcombe carrying 58.5kg at $13. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Group 2 winner. Most recently made ground from midfield; with blinkers first time; 4th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Uncle Bryn with 54kg at $4. The run before that 7th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on September 9 over 2040m, 1.5 len behind Young Werther with 58.5kg at $4. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mr Brightside with 58.5kg at $81. Second-up 9th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 23 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Alligator Blood carrying 58kg at $51. Can improve on recent efforts.
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR Heatherlie Hcp September 2 over 1700m defeating Flash Flood carrying 58.5kg at $19. Second-up 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 23 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Alligator Blood with 59kg at $7.50. Smart stayer who will be hard to hold out.
Multiple Group 3 winner. Having second run back today. Last start 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $51. At only start last preparation 8th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 52kg at $11. Unlikely to threaten.
Multiple Group 2 winner. Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 7 at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $81. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 3 2022 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $8.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Group 1 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $21. Second-up 10th of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pinstriped carrying 59kg at $61. Can improve but needs to.
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 19 over 1600m, head behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 60.5kg at $5. Second-up 5th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 23 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Alligator Blood carrying 59kg at $12. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Pinstriped with 57kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Alligator Blood with 57kg at $151. Hard to make a winning case.
ATC Australian Oaks winner. Second-up. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track in the G2 Lets Elope on September 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Amelia's Jewel with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track in the G3 Matron Stks on March 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sirileo Miss with 59kg at $26. Needs to lift.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pinstriped with 59kg at $19. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 57kg at $8. Going well. Leading chance.