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The winner gets the golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup and winning machine REVELARE (4) will be aiming to do just that having notched up his seventh victory from 10 starts with a typically tough win over 2000m at Caulfield second up. He hasn't raced beyond that trip but profiles like he'll stay well and while he hasn't been dominant in his wins, his upside appeals again. That said, SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) is proven over this trip and did stick on well behind Revelare at Caulfield, only beaten a long neck. He'll land in a great spot here and looks each way value at double figures. POST IMPRESSIONIST (2) finished last of eight on resumption here but the late splits were fine and he should be much fitter. Don't forget, this horse started $2.50 favourite in a G1 Tancred Stakes at his second Australian run just 18 months ago. MORMONA (7) and BUR DUBAI (12) are lightweight chances from good draws.
Visit TAB.COM.AUThe winner gets the golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup and winning machine REVELARE (4) will be aiming to do just that having notched up his seventh victory from 10 starts with a typically tough win over 2000m at Caulfield second up. He hasn't raced beyond that trip but profiles like he'll stay well and while he hasn't been dominant in his wins, his upside appeals again. That said, SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) is proven over this trip and did stick on well behind Revelare at Caulfield, only beaten a long neck. He'll land in a great spot here and looks each way value at double figures. POST IMPRESSIONIST (2) finished last of eight on resumption here but the late splits were fine and he should be much fitter. Don't forget, this horse started $2.50 favourite in a G1 Tancred Stakes at his second Australian run just 18 months ago. MORMONA (7) and BUR DUBAI (12) are lightweight chances from good draws.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 2040m, slow going 4.5 len behind Relentless Voyager with 59kg at $20. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Revelare carrying 60.5kg at $26. Strong run last time, gives a sight.
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start ran last of 8 at this track Qlty Hcp on August 2 over 2530m, 3.5 len behind Bold Soul carrying 59.5kg at $8. At only start last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at this track Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Middle Earth with 57.5kg at $10. Did enough fresh, can improve quickly.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Relentless Voyager with 57kg at $2.90. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Hcp July 19 over 2000m defeating Antrim Coast carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Going well, should be thereabouts.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind El Rocko with 54.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Qlty August 30 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Smokin' Romans carrying 54kg at $3.40. Has plenty of upside and can win again.
Last start ran last of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Revelare with 55kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 18 at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty carrying 55.5kg at $151. Rough hope on the run two back.
At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp August 23 over 2500m on a soft track defeating Muktamil with 54kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 August 9 over 2500m on a rain affected track defeating Bluestone with 55.5kg at $6.50. Wouldn't shock.
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Revelare carrying 53.5kg at $13. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Qlty July 19 over 2800m in soft going defeating Muktamil carrying 56kg at $4.20. Going well, must respect.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind El Rocko with 54kg at $6. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Revelare carrying 54kg at $4.40. Has been racing well. Needs to lift now.
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Revelare carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that 13th of 15 at this track Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 6 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 59.5kg at $91. Up in trip suits but needs to lift.
Form hard to fault. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Randwick in the LR C-Tatts Cup on September 6 over 2400m, 10 len behind Changingoftheguard carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 23 over 2500m, slow going long-neck behind Jennivamoose with 53.5kg at $4.60. Consistent, should be thereabouts.
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 23 over 2500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Jennivamoose carrying 54kg at $16. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Vega Magnifico with 57.5kg at $14. Looks tested in this field.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Shoeless carrying 62kg at $9. Last start 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 23 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind Navy King carrying 60kg at $6. Should be ready to peak here.
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; head behind Dreams Come True carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that 6th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Makdane carrying 59kg at $21. Can't have.