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ZAMBARDO (12) narrowly gets the nod. He's absolutely flying, winning four in a row and doing it easily at Caulfield last time out as a well-backed favourite to score by 1.3 lengths. This is harder again but certainly not a huge leap for a horse with his upside and he draws for every chance. SHOCKLETZ (11) looks the main danger. She was a progressive staying 3yo over the Winter and resumed with plenty of dash at Sandown Hillside over a mile, sprinting quickly with 58kg to score well. She drops sharply in weight and more ground will only suit her better. AL DUCA (9) continues to race very well, run down by a progressive one at Caulfield last time out when carrying the big weight which he now drops right down in. Lane sticks with him from the good gate and he'll take some beating. FORTUNE (5) has won two of his past three and has to be respected. ZIRYAB (6) is through two fast races and could be an improver.
Visit TAB.COM.AUZAMBARDO (12) narrowly gets the nod. He's absolutely flying, winning four in a row and doing it easily at Caulfield last time out as a well-backed favourite to score by 1.3 lengths. This is harder again but certainly not a huge leap for a horse with his upside and he draws for every chance. SHOCKLETZ (11) looks the main danger. She was a progressive staying 3yo over the Winter and resumed with plenty of dash at Sandown Hillside over a mile, sprinting quickly with 58kg to score well. She drops sharply in weight and more ground will only suit her better. AL DUCA (9) continues to race very well, run down by a progressive one at Caulfield last time out when carrying the big weight which he now drops right down in. Lane sticks with him from the good gate and he'll take some beating. FORTUNE (5) has won two of his past three and has to be respected. ZIRYAB (6) is through two fast races and could be an improver.
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track in the G3 Archer Stks on September 13 over 2500m, 12 len behind Revelare with 54kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Revelare carrying 55kg at $31. Risking.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup April 12 over 3200m, 6 len behind Arapaho carrying 50kg at $91. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Caulfield Bm100 February 8 over 2000m defeating Grand Pierro with 54kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns.
At the latest run second last in a small field at Sale in the LR Sale Cup on October 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind El Rocko with 56.5kg at $13. Before that second last of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 26 over 2100m, 13 len behind Plymouth carrying 59kg at $7.50. Needs best.
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, 16 len behind Evaporate carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on October 12 2024 over 2000m, 14 len behind Medatsu carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Has a strong second-up record but looks tested again.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Filante October 25 over 1600m defeating Ruby Flyer with 52kg at $10. Before that 6th of 10 at Coonamble Cmble Cup Mbm80 on October 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Justadeel with 60.5kg at $5.50. Can win again.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 5th of 16 at this track Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Golden Path with 54kg at $13. Last start 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on September 27 over 1800m, 9 len behind Charterhouse carrying 54kg at $7.50. Wary.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind King Zephyr with 59kg at $21. Last start 4th of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Cote Atlantique with 54kg at $11. Tricky draw but can be running on.
Last start 7th of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cote Atlantique carrying 54kg at $8. The run before that won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 September 27 over 1800m defeating Rise To It with 59.5kg at $7. In the each way mix.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 11 over 1700m, long-neck behind Blindedbythelight with 62.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on September 27 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Farhh Flung carrying 61.5kg at $5. Should take catching again.
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 3 over 2040m, 6 len behind I Am The Empire with 61.5kg at $4.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, long-neck behind Rise To It carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Rough chance.
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 October 1 over 1600m defeating Presser with 58kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Taken carrying 54kg at $10. Hat-trick is on the cards. Very progressive, will go close.
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm78 October 15 over 2000m defeating Makdane carrying 57kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 October 1 over 1800m defeating Seethru with 60.5kg at $1.85. Flying and will take beating again.
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) on October 23 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 12th of 15 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Open with 54kg at $101. See again.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 10th of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1500m, 7 len behind Sister Shay carrying 59.5kg at $7. Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sigiriya Rock carrying 57.5kg at $12. Not keen on his chances.
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Morphettville Bm72 on October 18 over 2006m, 8 len behind Guru Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sister Shay carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Disappointed last start. Unlikely to threaten.