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Looks the perfect race for TOUCHDOWN (10) second up. He went through the grades impressively last time in and really got through his gears late first up at Sandown Hillside when settling a mile off them and rattling into second. Up to a mile with that run under the belt, he should take a big step forward and prove very hard to hold out. KALEO (9) has been up a long time but showed he's still going very well with a strong win on a fast tempo here over 1700m last start in 3yo company. He should be able to measure up again. BOLTSAVER (14) is racing very consistently. He worked home well for third in the Narrandera Cup last time but the fifth placing without much luck in the Winter Final over this route two back reads very well. PERFECT PLAY (16) comes down from Sydney in mixed form, don't mind him off a freshen and back to a mile. CASTLE ON HIGH (17) presents third up and ready to fire with each way claims.
Visit TAB.COM.AULooks the perfect race for TOUCHDOWN (10) second up. He went through the grades impressively last time in and really got through his gears late first up at Sandown Hillside when settling a mile off them and rattling into second. Up to a mile with that run under the belt, he should take a big step forward and prove very hard to hold out. KALEO (9) has been up a long time but showed he's still going very well with a strong win on a fast tempo here over 1700m last start in 3yo company. He should be able to measure up again. BOLTSAVER (14) is racing very consistently. He worked home well for third in the Narrandera Cup last time but the fifth placing without much luck in the Winter Final over this route two back reads very well. PERFECT PLAY (16) comes down from Sydney in mixed form, don't mind him off a freshen and back to a mile. CASTLE ON HIGH (17) presents third up and ready to fire with each way claims.
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 51.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pudding carrying 52kg at $3. Good enough but has a few factors against.
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 62kg at $51. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track Bm78 on January 10 over 2000m, 7 len behind Sun Gift carrying 56.5kg at $41. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Sha Tin Rating 100 on March 9 2025 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bundle Award with 54.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 12 2024 over 1600m, 9 len behind California Voce carrying 59kg at $15. Runner-up in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1400m on July 16. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two years 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on July 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mickey's Medal with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Musselburgh June 1 2024 over 1810m defeating Whathappensinvegas with 61kg at $4.50. See again.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 27 over 1568m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Snoopy Now with 61kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Cartoon Graveyard with 54kg at $16. Doesn't win out of turn but could sneak a place.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 20 over 1420m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ten Commandments with 58kg at $18. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kahhof carrying 61kg at $81. Can't entertain on that form.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Stop The Rock with 59kg at $15. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Bm78 June 6 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Madiyya carrying 56.5kg at $10. Been hit or miss lately but best is good enough.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m, 6 len behind American Wolf with 53kg at $9. Previously first up; third of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 October 24 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Coco Jen with 61kg at $15. See this one.
Most recently won by a long-neck at this track 3yo Hcp July 18 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Emperor Tzu carrying 54kg at $12. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track Silverbowl Fnl on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 58kg at $9.50. Strong win last time and he can measure up again.
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Kahhof with 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on October 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dancing Dolly with 60kg at $2.60. Lovely return and will take a power of beating up in trip.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 10th of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 20 over 1420m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 57kg at $41. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Coeur Volante with 51kg at $41. Hard to have.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m, 14 len behind American Wolf with 53kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Moe Bm78 November 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 55kg at $61. Will need this one.
Last start 5th of 12 at Narrandera N'dera Cup M83 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Yam carrying 58.5kg at $9. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on June 27 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 57kg at $21. Going okay, minor chance.
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Narrandera N'dera Cup M83 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Yam with 58.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Detonator Jack carrying 54kg at $18. Consistent sort who maps for a soft trail, go close.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Kahhof carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 20 over 1420m, slow going 3 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 55kg at $21. Chance on the run two back.
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 27 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Sacrify carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Nobler carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Respecting down from Sydney, in the each way mix.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track Bm84 on June 20 over 1420m, slow going 6 len behind Ten Commandments with 55kg at $26. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 8 over 1500m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Sweet Jasmine carrying 60.5kg at $10. Fitter now and making headway. Should be thereabouts.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on July 11 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Cold Brew carrying 55.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 23 over 1500m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dr Evil carrying 60.5kg at $8. Fully tested from this draw.