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KNOBELAS (12) looks well placed to bounce back to winning ways here. She's a progressive mare who dashed very well to win first up, just failing to reel in a well-ridden leader at Caulfield Heath last time out. The market has a huge opinion of her and she's clearly the one to beat down on 54kg. SNEAKY SUNRISE (7) is racing very well. She was too strong at Ballarat before a sound effort as favourite last time, 1800m perhaps seeing her out there. Back to a mile suits. ROADCONE (3) beat Knobelas last time out. He performs best when fit and able to roll along in front. Imagine similar tactics here but it'll be a long Flemington straight. HIYAAM PROUD (8) is knocking on the door but this is a tough race and place money might be best again. WELCOMETOTHESHOW (10) narrowly beat Hiyaam Proud last time and is in the mix once more.
Visit TAB.COM.AUKNOBELAS (12) looks well placed to bounce back to winning ways here. She's a progressive mare who dashed very well to win first up, just failing to reel in a well-ridden leader at Caulfield Heath last time out. The market has a huge opinion of her and she's clearly the one to beat down on 54kg. SNEAKY SUNRISE (7) is racing very well. She was too strong at Ballarat before a sound effort as favourite last time, 1800m perhaps seeing her out there. Back to a mile suits. ROADCONE (3) beat Knobelas last time out. He performs best when fit and able to roll along in front. Imagine similar tactics here but it'll be a long Flemington straight. HIYAAM PROUD (8) is knocking on the door but this is a tough race and place money might be best again. WELCOMETOTHESHOW (10) narrowly beat Hiyaam Proud last time and is in the mix once more.
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Regal Zeus with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 57kg at $51. See again.
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wagga Ted Ryder Bm88 on December 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Associate with 62kg at $9. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Werribee Werribee Cup on December 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Holymanz with 54kg at $81. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.
Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm78 December 20 over 1500m defeating Knobelas carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 15 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Taken carrying 56.5kg at $8. Well ridden last time and should give a big sight again.
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Morphettville Bm76 December 27 over 1800m defeating Falaise carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 2 len behind Snoopy Now with 58.5kg at $9.50. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Most recently won by a long-neck at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 20 over 1600m defeating Enchanted Jenni with 59.5kg at $4.80. The run before that didn't finish the race at Ballarat Bm74 December 6 over 1600m. Harder now.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on December 20 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Roadcone with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino with 54kg at $41. Has come back well but may need further now.
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm84 on December 20 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Wymark carrying 53.5kg at $1.95. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Ballarat Bm74 December 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Trapalanda carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Can atone.
Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, long-neck behind Welcometotheshow carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Electric Impulse with 55.5kg at $8. Each way chance again.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm66 December 5 over 1600m defeating Mixxit carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. The start before that faded in the straight ran last of 9 at Bendigo Bm70 on October 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Entrusting carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. This will test.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Bm78 December 27 over 1600m defeating Hiyaam Proud with 55.5kg at $9. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Mornington Bm70 December 17 over 1500m defeating Macedon Rose carrying 56kg at $3.70. Have to respect again.
Third-up today. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.6 len at Morphettville Parks 0-72 December 6 over 1400m defeating Thebigsosso carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Murray Bridge Bm72 December 20 over 1400m defeating Beauty Rising with 58.5kg at $3.80. Flying but this will test.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Pakenham Bm70 November 28 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Indian Jewel with 58kg at $2.35. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on December 20 over 1500m, nose behind Roadcone carrying 56kg at $1.65. Progressive mare who sets up beautifully.