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Wide open to finish the day with not much between a handful of them. FIORENOT (7) won two on the bounce prior to last start, just finding a well ridden Tarvue too hard to catch here last time. Prior to that, he'd run down AMBASSADORIAL (11) by a head who has since come out and won comfortably at Caulfield with an easy lead. Fiorenot might get a stronger pace to run at this time which could see him bounce back. TARVUE (9) fronts up again and sets up well from the inside gate. She's impossible to knock off the last start win. SUNSETS (8) was given a good chance in the same race but just battled home into sixth. He can peak now fourth up and gets a key jockey change with Damian Lane going aboard, now a much bigger price than the others. XTRA RUSH (10) beat last week's G2 Autumn Classic winner Single Choice first up at Caulfield Heath to remain unbeaten. This is harder but we don't know his ceiling.
Visit TAB.COM.AUWide open to finish the day with not much between a handful of them. FIORENOT (7) won two on the bounce prior to last start, just finding a well ridden Tarvue too hard to catch here last time. Prior to that, he'd run down AMBASSADORIAL (11) by a head who has since come out and won comfortably at Caulfield with an easy lead. Fiorenot might get a stronger pace to run at this time which could see him bounce back. TARVUE (9) fronts up again and sets up well from the inside gate. She's impossible to knock off the last start win. SUNSETS (8) was given a good chance in the same race but just battled home into sixth. He can peak now fourth up and gets a key jockey change with Damian Lane going aboard, now a much bigger price than the others. XTRA RUSH (10) beat last week's G2 Autumn Classic winner Single Choice first up at Caulfield Heath to remain unbeaten. This is harder but we don't know his ceiling.
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 7 at Geelong Coastal Classic on January 3 over 1700m, 19 len behind Precious Charm with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Qlty Hcp on June 22 2024 over 2540m, 8 len behind Born A King carrying 57.5kg at $4. See this one.
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Randwick Bm88 December 27 over 2000m, 9 len behind Unlimited with 59kg at $18. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks September 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Evaporate with 54kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this run.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on January 31 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Magnaspin carrying 54kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm100 on December 27 over 2025m, 4.5 len behind Saint George carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Not the worst.
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 24 over 2000m, 20 len behind Suntora with 62.5kg at $13. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Geelong Coastal Classic on January 3 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Precious Charm carrying 53kg at $31. Needs to find best.
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on September 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Gilded Water with 56kg at $51. Nice return and has claims off that.
At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Tarvue carrying 61kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sneaky Sunrise with 58kg at $41. Risking.
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Tarvue with 59.5kg at $3.10. The run before that favourite; won by a head at this track Bm70 January 17 over 1800m defeating Ambassadorial with 61kg at $5.50. Beaten last time but can atone quickly.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Tarvue with 57kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 24 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Narbold carrying 57kg at $21. Had chance last time but could improve again here.
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Bm78 February 14 over 2000m defeating Fiorenot with 54.5kg at $14. The race before that second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on January 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Magnaspin with 53kg at $4.80. Sets up to run another strong race.
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Resumed last start favourite; won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm66 February 9 over 1800m defeating Single Choice with 60.5kg at $3. Beat a subsequent G2 winner fresh, can go on with it.
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm70 February 7 over 2000m defeating Bluestone with 60kg at $1.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track Bm70 on January 17 over 1800m, head behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Got favours last time and capitalised, can go on with it now.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Tarvue carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 31 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Midnite Storm with 56kg at $10. Minor hope again.
Second-up. First-up after eight months did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Doncaster on March 30 over 2011m, 12 len behind Many Men with 61kg at $3.80. See again.
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on January 28 over 2400m, 4 len behind Amizetta carrying 61kg at $2.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on January 17 over 2520m, 1.1 len behind Dictionary with 57kg at $5.50. Not racing badly but has worn thin.
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Tarvue carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Midnite Storm with 56kg at $6.50. Place likely best result again.