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DUCHESS ZOU (2) is getting up in the weights but has found her niche her past couple and won well. Soft-heavy ground at 1400m where she can sit on speed and kick away is her sweet spot which she did nicely again here last time as favourite. She should do similarly here and can make it a hattrick. FIRST CHORUS (8) is tricky. She's a good mare who won dominantly as favourite at Caulfield when last seen but has been scratched two Saturdays in a row with a foot issue. If she's right she's good enough albeit back in trip isn't ideal. STYLISH (6) chased home Duchess Zou first up in a good effort and has claims with added fitness. CHANGING COLOURS (10) resumes, now with the Yeomans yard. Her best form is good enough and she gets a nice set up here. IT'S A KNOCKOUT (4) wasn't far away fresh and has the peaks to challenge, interesting that Jabez Johnstone hops off Duchess Zou and sticks with her.
Visit TAB.COM.AUDUCHESS ZOU (2) is getting up in the weights but has found her niche her past couple and won well. Soft-heavy ground at 1400m where she can sit on speed and kick away is her sweet spot which she did nicely again here last time as favourite. She should do similarly here and can make it a hattrick. FIRST CHORUS (8) is tricky. She's a good mare who won dominantly as favourite at Caulfield when last seen but has been scratched two Saturdays in a row with a foot issue. If she's right she's good enough albeit back in trip isn't ideal. STYLISH (6) chased home Duchess Zou first up in a good effort and has claims with added fitness. CHANGING COLOURS (10) resumes, now with the Yeomans yard. Her best form is good enough and she gets a nice set up here. IT'S A KNOCKOUT (4) wasn't far away fresh and has the peaks to challenge, interesting that Jabez Johnstone hops off Duchess Zou and sticks with her.
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Caulfield Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 55.5kg at $17. Going okay in tougher, minor chance.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track F&M Bm84 June 6 over 1400m in the wet defeating Stylish with 56.5kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 23 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mometz with 51.5kg at $3.10. Flying and goes close if the track is soft.
At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at this track F&M Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 60kg at $6. Before that 7th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Meridius carrying 51kg at $19. Fancy she's just going through the motions of late.
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at this track Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Roadcone with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jamberoo carrying 57.5kg at $7. Fitter and an each way chance.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Naifah carrying 55.5kg at $31. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 30 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Luna Cat carrying 59kg at $15. Going well but had favours last time.
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 59kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Waimarie with 57.5kg at $4.20. Nice return and should be hard to hold out again.
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 57kg at $51. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind South Of India carrying 51kg at $15. Risking.
At the latest run favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 30 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Enna's Dream carrying 59kg at $1.65. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 9th of 14 at this track Bm74 on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mr Blunt with 56.5kg at $3.80. Back in trip off a setback but is classy enough to win again.
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Morphettville Parks Bm76 June 6 over 1550m in the wet defeating Yam carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Naina with 58.5kg at $26. Should give a sight.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Randwick Bm78 February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Amreekiyah with 57.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 December 7 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Bella Corazon with 55kg at $14. Good mare who can be hitting the line late.
At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track F&M Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Duchess Zou with 55kg at $6. The race before that 9th of 15 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Declichy Boulevard with 58kg at $20. In the mix on latest.
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Swift Force carrying 57kg at $26. Last start won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 May 31 over 1400m in soft going defeating Thebelmontgangster with 58.5kg at $15. Fitter but needs to go to a new level.
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 13 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 60kg at $15. Before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind White Hot Mama carrying 61.5kg at $11. Big splits last time, wouldn't shock.
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at this track Mcc Final November 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Guerite carrying 54kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 June 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Everain carrying 58kg at $21. Rough hope.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a head at Pakenham Bm66 May 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Volatile carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Last start 5th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Flyer with 56.5kg at $13. Racing well but may find this too tough.
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track F&M Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 54kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Naina with 55.5kg at $18. Has a bit to find.