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We kick off a tough Oaks day with a wide-open race. FULL HAO (12) looks well placed to peak here for the lethal Waller/J-Mac combination. Two runs back in Sydney have been rock solid and she'll be better for them up to 1700m on the big track. BRAVE MISS (1) continues to race well, taking the Pinker Pinker Plate at Cranbourne last time over 2025m. She's got 63kg here which won't make things easy but she's hard to ignore. FIRST CHORUS (11) is a progressive type who stuck on well at Geelong as favourite last time for second. The run prior behind a progressive type was good and with any luck from the wide gate she'll take beating. REALIKA (14) is knocking on the door with consecutive minor placings, good to the line at Sandown Hillside last time. The placing behind Surfin' Bird prior reads well. EMBALLEE (17) is off an easy maiden win at short odds, respecting the yard bringing her here.
Visit TAB.COM.AUWe kick off a tough Oaks day with a wide-open race. FULL HAO (12) looks well placed to peak here for the lethal Waller/J-Mac combination. Two runs back in Sydney have been rock solid and she'll be better for them up to 1700m on the big track. BRAVE MISS (1) continues to race well, taking the Pinker Pinker Plate at Cranbourne last time over 2025m. She's got 63kg here which won't make things easy but she's hard to ignore. FIRST CHORUS (11) is a progressive type who stuck on well at Geelong as favourite last time for second. The run prior behind a progressive type was good and with any luck from the wide gate she'll take beating. REALIKA (14) is knocking on the door with consecutive minor placings, good to the line at Sandown Hillside last time. The placing behind Surfin' Bird prior reads well. EMBALLEE (17) is off an easy maiden win at short odds, respecting the yard bringing her here.
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne F&M Hcp October 10 over 2025m defeating Saxon Beauty carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Mares Bm78 on September 21 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind She's A Hustler with 56.5kg at $20. Big chance again.
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on October 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hurstville Zagreb with 57kg at $9. Previously second-up won by a nose at Bendigo Bm64 February 9 over 1600m defeating Worcester carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Fitter, minor hope.
Most recently 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on October 24 over 2040m, 3 len behind Hot Too Go with 59kg at $11. The start before that 10th of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 56kg at $101. Chance on latest.
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on October 15 over 1440m, 8 len behind Surfin' Bird with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 10 over 1600m defeating I Only Wish with 51kg at $2.60. Possible improver.
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on October 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Coco Jen with 58.5kg at $31. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind So Brave carrying 57.5kg at $16. Not far away last start. Each way chance.
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on October 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Coco Jen with 59kg at $61. Before that 5th of 9 at Gunbower Hcp on October 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Station One carrying 55kg at $4.60. Doesn't inspire any great confidence.
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on October 24 over 2040m, 1.2 len behind Hot Too Go carrying 54kg at $20. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne F&M Hcp on October 10 over 2025m, 1.75 len behind Brave Miss with 53kg at $13. Well placed. Keeps racing well, can give a sight.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Gold Medallist with 59kg at $16. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kirribilli carrying 59kg at $10. Facing another stiff test today.
Second run back. First-up after four months settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Seymour F&M Bm70 October 12 over 1300m defeating Khadime with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on November 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Changing Colours with 56.5kg at $6. Harder here though and others rate better.
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Kyneton F&M Bm62 October 9 over 1454m defeating Ballon D'or with 60kg at $3.60. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mornington F&M Bm70 on September 28 over 1610m, 4 len behind Savilla carrying 55.5kg at $2.45. Harder here but is going the right way.
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on October 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bluepinot carrying 58kg at $2.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm66 on September 24 over 1600m, head behind Blindedbythelight carrying 58kg at $26. Going well, can measure up.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Rosehill F&M Bm72 on October 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rapbidash carrying 58kg at $19. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on October 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hurstville Zagreb carrying 56kg at $3.50. Ticks a few boxes.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Sale Bm62 September 14 over 1411m defeating High Praise carrying 58kg at $2.90. Second-up 7th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lady Potato Head with 58kg at $2.80. Fitter again, not the worst.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Autumn Slide carrying 55.5kg at $5. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 20 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Surfin' Bird with 57.5kg at $18. Making headway. In the each way mix.
Last start 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 57kg at $13. Before that 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm66 on September 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Blindedbythelight with 59.5kg at $10. Rough hope.
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Mornington Bm62 F&M on November 2 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Naina with 59.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 56kg at $26. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1600m defeating Switz with 57kg at $1.26. Before that 3rd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Pictor with 57kg at $18. Can go on with it now.
Most recently won by a neck at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1590m in soft going defeating Za Za Best with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sunlit Serenade carrying 57.5kg at $21. This will be much harder.