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DECALOGUE (1) looks the one to beat coming down from Sydney. Fourth in the G2 Tulloch Stakes earlier this year reads well and his past two wins have been very strong, making a sustained move to come away and score by 1.5 lengths at Randwick last time. Go close again. HARBOUR TOWN (4) is a progressive sort who has won 2/3 to date, coming clear late to win at Sale last time over 1717m. Up in trip should suit now and he can take holding out. RAINSUN (17) is coming off a maiden win at Geelong but did it well there as favourite on heavy ground. He'll relish the extra ground and maps for every chance. SHE'S GOT THE CASH (13) has been good in two of these races her past couple. She won't need to do much more to be fighting out the finish again. THINK YOUR AMAZING (8) beat She's Got The Cash home narrowly last start and is in the each way mix.
Visit TAB.COM.AUDECALOGUE (1) looks the one to beat coming down from Sydney. Fourth in the G2 Tulloch Stakes earlier this year reads well and his past two wins have been very strong, making a sustained move to come away and score by 1.5 lengths at Randwick last time. Go close again. HARBOUR TOWN (4) is a progressive sort who has won 2/3 to date, coming clear late to win at Sale last time over 1717m. Up in trip should suit now and he can take holding out. RAINSUN (17) is coming off a maiden win at Geelong but did it well there as favourite on heavy ground. He'll relish the extra ground and maps for every chance. SHE'S GOT THE CASH (13) has been good in two of these races her past couple. She won't need to do much more to be fighting out the finish again. THINK YOUR AMAZING (8) beat She's Got The Cash home narrowly last start and is in the each way mix.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Randwick 3yo Bm72 June 6 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Simply Gold with 56kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at Newcastle Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1850m in soft going defeating Scoop The Pool with 58kg at $1.40. Flying in Sydney and that form should hold up strongly.
At the latest run 8th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rockette carrying 57kg at $11. Before that 9th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby on May 2 over 2518m, slow going 7 len behind Wigmore with 56.5kg at $14. Needs to find best.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Concord Connie carrying 56.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Kaleo with 56.5kg at $15. Fitter again and can figure.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Sale Bm62 June 10 over 1717m in the wet defeating Sabeeria with 60.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Cg&E Bm66 on May 27 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Yam with 58.5kg at $6. Progressive and should measure right up.
At the latest run won by a long-neck at Pakenham Bm62 May 29 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Zeyno carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 2000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Aristonous with 58kg at $5.50. Tougher now.
Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 2100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Straand Deal with 55kg at $17. The run before that ran second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Easy Dun carrying 59kg at $21. Rough hope.
Most recently 6th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Rockette with 54kg at $91. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw May 21 over 2040m on a rain affected track defeating Deal Done Fast carrying 59.5kg at $51. Looking to others.
Recent form sound. Most recently took up a position near the tail 3rd of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Rockette carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Werribee Bm62 on April 24 over 2238m, neck behind Luckett carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Nice effort last time, right in this as well.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1700m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Johnny Be Good with 59.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sale Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1717m on a heavy track defeating Royal Maximus carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Harder now but sets up nicely, place hope.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 62 on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Meleys carrying 60kg at $3. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw May 6 over 1700m in the wet defeating Zoudeadly with 58kg at $2.10. Tougher again but could improve.
Most recently 13th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Rockette with 54kg at $15. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Maldini with 58kg at $4.40. Has a bit to find on last time.
Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Decalogue carrying 55kg at $21. Before that 8th of 11 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 (71) on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Agent Zero carrying 55.5kg at $10. Has a bit to find.
Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Rockette with 52.5kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Brave Danza with 52.5kg at $101. Brings the right form and will take beating again.
Last start 5th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Rockette carrying 53kg at $26. Before that 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Sa Classic on May 9 over 2546m, slow going 2.25 len behind Fringes carrying 56kg at $15. Okay in key lead up, each way.
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on June 3 over 2100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 15 over 2012m, slow going 6 len behind Parvati Party carrying 62kg at $4.20. Not the worst.
Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 16 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Rockette with 52kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 17 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Brave Danza carrying 54kg at $21. Would need to improve further.
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1590m, 0.5 len behind Midnight Eagle carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1715m on a heavy track defeating Duke Of Clarence with 59.5kg at $2.10. Profiles well and should go on with it.
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, on rain affected going; nose behind Pianta with 58.5kg at $3.10. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm66 on May 16 over 1550m, slow going 4.5 len behind Royal Sway carrying 58.5kg at $14. Would need to improve further.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Ballarat Bm66 on May 24 over 2024m, 2.5 len behind Breathless Spirit with 57.5kg at $26. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Siriusly Hot carrying 59.5kg at $10. Inclined to risk.