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Tricky race. RUE DE ROYALE (1) is racing in fine form and seems to do his best work down the straight. He was well supported here last time in a BM90 and was only caught late by the handy Ndola, now coming back to a BM78. The 3kg claim for Radley helps and he can take catching. BEHAVIOUR (7) is finding it tough to win but is going well, running on strongly here last time in the same race. He needs things to go his way but will be hard to hold out. FLYING MIKKI (6) has come back well, placing in both runs. He did beat home Rue De Royale when they met here last time and fresh here can see him run another strong race. GOLD MEDALLIST (8) won all four starts first time in work, resuming as favourite at Sale but struggling. She's better than that. LEGACY BAY (11) is consistent without winning and has each way claims again.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTricky race. RUE DE ROYALE (1) is racing in fine form and seems to do his best work down the straight. He was well supported here last time in a BM90 and was only caught late by the handy Ndola, now coming back to a BM78. The 3kg claim for Radley helps and he can take catching. BEHAVIOUR (7) is finding it tough to win but is going well, running on strongly here last time in the same race. He needs things to go his way but will be hard to hold out. FLYING MIKKI (6) has come back well, placing in both runs. He did beat home Rue De Royale when they met here last time and fresh here can see him run another strong race. GOLD MEDALLIST (8) won all four starts first time in work, resuming as favourite at Sale but struggling. She's better than that. LEGACY BAY (11) is consistent without winning and has each way claims again.
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, nose behind Ndola with 55kg at $2.40. The race before that 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Gallant Son with 56.5kg at $4. Going well and will be hard to run down again.
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track Bm84 on January 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Immortal Star carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Prepared to overlook.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ndola carrying 52kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm84 on January 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Immortal Star with 54kg at $8. Has each way claims once more.
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile March 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Electric Belle with 60kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Seymour Bm64 December 19 2024 over 1200m defeating White Bear with 61.5kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Geelong in the LR Black Prl on January 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jenni The Fox with 56kg at $13. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm70 December 19 over 1300m defeating Metallic Ruler with 60kg at $2.60. Can improve in this.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 49 days. First-up 3rd of 7 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Arcandam carrying 62kg at $6. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Fission carrying 59kg at $41. Has come back well and can figure.
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ndola with 51kg at $11. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind Gallant Son carrying 54kg at $8.50. Will be hard to hold out late.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Sale Bm78 on February 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 55kg at $2.80. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Bendigo 0 - 64 August 28 over 1400m in the wet defeating British Poet with 55.5kg at $2.50. Wary of improvement.
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at this track Bm78 October 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind De Bergerac carrying 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm78 July 26 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Pop Award with 58.5kg at $21. Inclined to risk without a strong push.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm62 January 21 over 1000m defeating Talladega Girl with 60kg at $4.60. Second-up ran last of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on February 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Gentle Steel with 59kg at $26. Possible improver.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on February 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Butternut Princess with 59kg at $2.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Porter carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. Consistent sort with each way claims.