RUBAROC EXFORD PLATE
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Tough race. VINROCK (1) was a pass mark first up in the Mcneil Stakes at Caulfield, perhaps just outpaced there in a genuinely run 1200m. His two-year-old form obviously reads well as a dual Sires winner over this trip in both Melbourne and Sydney. Drawn wide here, expect they roll forward now which should see a much improved run. CROSSBOW (3) was scratched from Moonee Valley for this having peaked on his run out to 1523m last start. The win here prior was good and getting McDonald on now doesn't hurt either. WISE INLAW (8) was a dominant maiden winner two back and did well sticking on for second at Moonee Valley last time out. Shinn takes over here in a positive jockey change and he has plenty of options from the gate. JUST KICK (12) is still a maiden but has form at Listed level and should be running on well. PRESTIGE OLE (4) resumes and can be hitting the line late.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTough race. VINROCK (1) was a pass mark first up in the Mcneil Stakes at Caulfield, perhaps just outpaced there in a genuinely run 1200m. His two-year-old form obviously reads well as a dual Sires winner over this trip in both Melbourne and Sydney. Drawn wide here, expect they roll forward now which should see a much improved run. CROSSBOW (3) was scratched from Moonee Valley for this having peaked on his run out to 1523m last start. The win here prior was good and getting McDonald on now doesn't hurt either. WISE INLAW (8) was a dominant maiden winner two back and did well sticking on for second at Moonee Valley last time out. Shinn takes over here in a positive jockey change and he has plenty of options from the gate. JUST KICK (12) is still a maiden but has form at Listed level and should be running on well. PRESTIGE OLE (4) resumes and can be hitting the line late.
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tycoon Star with 59.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at this track G2 Vrc Sires' March 8 over 1400m defeating Brave Design with 57kg at $3.40. Did enough fresh and has the class out to this trip.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Tycoon Star with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track 2yo Hcp May 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Buccleuch carrying 59kg at $3.10. Can improve up in trip but needs to.
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bingi with 60kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo Bm70 August 2 over 1410m defeating Hillier carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Big chance.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Caulfield 2yo Hcp May 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kaleo carrying 56kg at $2.70. On debut fourth of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1100m, 2 len behind Eeteedee with 58kg at $51. Watch the betting.
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track 2yo Hcp July 19 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Bayou Music with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR G'cmichael on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Buccleuch with 56kg at $4.40. Has ability but might need this one.
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ruination with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Marhoona carrying 56.5kg at $26. Has ability but needed to see more fresh.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Harry's Evidence carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Bm70 on August 2 over 1410m, 1.3 len behind Crossbow with 60kg at $9. Rough chance.
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp on August 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Space Rider with 56kg at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Alesund with 55.5kg at $1.60. Going the right way.
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Taka Speed carrying 57kg at $2.45. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Zambardo carrying 57kg at $3.50. Nice type but this will test.
Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1400m in the wet defeating Decanted carrying 57kg at $2.70. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Duke Atreides carrying 58kg at $3.50. More depth here.
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1212m, 2.75 len behind Green Spaces with 58kg at $18. Can't have.
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rock Them Jools with 55.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Anzac Day Stks on April 25 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Highvol with 54kg at $5.50. Can be strong to the line.