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Onto the Grey's race. SAV ON ICE (3) is now with the Will Clarken yard having struggled up in class in the G3 Sandown Stakes last time behind Evaporate and Transatlantic which is outstanding form. The win prior in the Balaklava Cup was very good coming from a long way back and he's won a trial impressively since his last run. CLOUDLAND (2) won this race last year as a $3 favourite. He's going well, beating the handy Lord Penman two back before trying hard at Randwick. No doubt a title defence would have been the plan for some time, he'll go close. STATUARIO (1) is back a long way in distance having run in the G3 Coongy Cup over 2000m last time. Not sure if he'll be sharp enough here but on ability he's just about got them covered. GETAFIX (5) hasn't fired in two runs back but his best form is certainly good enough if he can find it with McDonald on. BERKSHIRE SHADOW (4) next best.
Visit TAB.COM.AUOnto the Grey's race. SAV ON ICE (3) is now with the Will Clarken yard having struggled up in class in the G3 Sandown Stakes last time behind Evaporate and Transatlantic which is outstanding form. The win prior in the Balaklava Cup was very good coming from a long way back and he's won a trial impressively since his last run. CLOUDLAND (2) won this race last year as a $3 favourite. He's going well, beating the handy Lord Penman two back before trying hard at Randwick. No doubt a title defence would have been the plan for some time, he'll go close. STATUARIO (1) is back a long way in distance having run in the G3 Coongy Cup over 2000m last time. Not sure if he'll be sharp enough here but on ability he's just about got them covered. GETAFIX (5) hasn't fired in two runs back but his best form is certainly good enough if he can find it with McDonald on. BERKSHIRE SHADOW (4) next best.
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 Coongy on October 15 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Wootton Verni with 56.5kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Half Yours carrying 54.5kg at $5. Back a long way trip but also in grade.
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Randwick Bm94 on October 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Disneck with 59kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Rosehill Bm94 August 16 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lord Penman carrying 56.5kg at $9. Won this last year and can do it again.
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Evaporate carrying 54kg at $12. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Balaklava LR Bkva Cup September 10 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Pudding with 54kg at $5. Much better placed here.
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zou Sensation with 55.5kg at $61. The race before that 8th of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 54kg at $31. Finds a suitable race.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 15 at Randwick Bm94 on October 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Disneck carrying 56kg at $4.80. Second-up 10th of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kerguelen carrying 59kg at $21. Best form would see him go close.
Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 4.5 len behind Ndola with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on January 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Smokin' Princess with 56.5kg at $3.50. Fitter but see again.
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Darwin Darwin Cup August 4 over 2050m, a long neck behind Hadouken carrying 54.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Darwin Hcp June 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Great Buy carrying 56.5kg at $17. Can't have.
Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 August 16 over 1800m, soft track; 9 len behind Makdane carrying 60.5kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Mornington Bm84 April 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Verdad with 58kg at $13. Wouldn't shock.
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Naval Academy with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Empressive Enuff carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. Fitter but inclined to risk.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 July 12 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 55.5kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Cranbourne Bm70 May 9 over 1600m defeating Queen Of Tuscany with 58.5kg at $3.90. Watch the betting.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Makdane with 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Hamilton Hton Cup on October 11 over 2200m, slow going 26 len behind Navy King with 57kg at $21. Will not find this easy. Can't have over this trip.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 June 18 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Elsie May carrying 58kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1400m defeating Vianarra with 59.5kg at $11. Risking.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1300m, 21 len behind Princess Toro with 60kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 11 at Sale Bm70 on October 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 20 len behind Keane Enuff with 57.5kg at $61. Prepared to risk on recent form.
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Grumpy Bear with 60kg at $11. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Kyneton Bm62 on October 9 over 1203m, 5.5 len behind Shaalute carrying 57kg at $10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.