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EXTREME VIRTUE (5) should be at peak fitness here and will give a bold sight. Three runs this time in have been rock solid, trying hard but being held up when setting it up for those further back at Cranbourne. She draws ideally here and will be in front for a long way. WATERSPORTS (12) appreciated the step up to 1500m at Cranbourne with a determined win in this class, getting the verdict by a head. She can track the pace again here and make it a double. MOMETZ (10) didn't have the best of luck behind a smart one at Sandown Lakeside and looks ideally placed going to a mile on the big track now. OTAGO (4) was better last time in a bunched finish. His best would win this but he's had issues. HIS FINEST HOUR (11) tried hard here behind a well-ridden winner last start and has claims.
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Qlty Hcp June 21 over 2540m, 11 len behind Bold Soul carrying 53kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rubology with 60.5kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Watersports with 59.5kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 59kg at $11. This is no easier and he needs to do more.
Last start in a small field at Murray Bridge Bm80 on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Opening Address with 59kg at $21. Rough chance.
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $7. Before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Ballan Cup on November 8 over 1535m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Close up latest and can improve now.
Last start 4th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm74 on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sneaky Sunrise with 59kg at $6.50. At peak and should give a huge sight.
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 July 26 over 1800m, soft track; 4 len behind Travolta with 55kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 June 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Nodachi with 61.5kg at $8. May need this one.
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66 on December 31 over 1400m, neck behind Didn't Miss Many with 61kg at $16. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Businessman carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Fitter but this will test.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 16 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Jaykayann carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 July 2 over 2400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Galilaeus with 58kg at $8.50. See this one.
Entire back from a spell of 17 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Goodwood 3yo Rating 105 July 31 2024 over 2414m, 7 len behind French Duke carrying 58.5kg at $19. First up last campaign second of 13 at Newcastle All Weather April 8 2024 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Gunlock with 57.5kg at $3.30. Watch the betting.
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stealth Of Night with 58kg at $8. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 66 December 12 over 1400m defeating Figlio D'argento with 58kg at $2.30. Can bounce back.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Nmw on December 31 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Somewhere carrying 56kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Wangaratta Bm62 December 22 over 1590m on a rain affected track defeating Our Lone Star carrying 59kg at $9. Each way hope.
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Cranbourne Bm70 December 27 over 1500m defeating Porter carrying 54kg at $3.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 54kg at $5.50. On the up and has strong claims again.