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GREAT MAXIMUS (1) finds the right race. Two back he placed in the Listed Durbridge Stakes at Morphettville, solid again here last time when fourth in a stronger race. On paper, 1400m looks some query but he's run well in stronger affairs over the trip and this looks very winnable. RED GALAXY (2) should be an improver third up. The fresh run was good, struggling to get into it down the straight here last time. His 1400m form reads well for this. BONS TO RICHES (5) is going well, just finding one better last time at Cranbourne having won two on the bounce prior. He'll roll forward and be in this for a long way. WATERSPORTS (7) has won two of her past three, too good as favourite last time at Sandown Hillside, now dropping 3.5kg. She should take beating again. INEXORABLE (6) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUGREAT MAXIMUS (1) finds the right race. Two back he placed in the Listed Durbridge Stakes at Morphettville, solid again here last time when fourth in a stronger race. On paper, 1400m looks some query but he's run well in stronger affairs over the trip and this looks very winnable. RED GALAXY (2) should be an improver third up. The fresh run was good, struggling to get into it down the straight here last time. His 1400m form reads well for this. BONS TO RICHES (5) is going well, just finding one better last time at Cranbourne having won two on the bounce prior. He'll roll forward and be in this for a long way. WATERSPORTS (7) has won two of her past three, too good as favourite last time at Sandown Hillside, now dropping 3.5kg. She should take beating again. INEXORABLE (6) next best.
Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ndola with 57kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sghirripa with 58.5kg at $21. Very well suited this level, rates highly.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sweethearted carrying 58kg at $15. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track Bm84 on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Immortal Star with 56kg at $6.50. Best form goes close in this.
Resuming after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 December 7 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Place Of Gold with 59kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 November 16 2024 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Regal Vow with 55.5kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup on January 17 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Mister Me carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Burrumbeet Bbt Cup on January 1 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Station One with 60kg at $3.40. Will find these too sharp.
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on February 13 over 1400m, head behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Bm66 January 23 over 1400m defeating Nic's Choice carrying 61kg at $12. Went close last time. Going well and will take beating.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fission with 58.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Two Wolves with 59.5kg at $21. Ready to fire now and has claims.
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 February 4 over 1500m defeating Yam carrying 59kg at $2.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Midnite Storm carrying 57kg at $3.50. Talented type who is one of the leading chances.
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 August 23 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Navy King with 53.5kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 July 16 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Kira with 58.5kg at $7. Will need the run.