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Tough race. BEHAVIOUR (10) looks suited getting to 1200m third up. He's been getting too far back over 1000m but did hit the line strongly last time at Sandown Lakeside to be beaten just a long neck. The wide draw down the straight should suit nicely. RUE DE ROYALE (1) notched up his second career win over this route last time out, surging clear along the inside fence on New Year's Eve to score narrowly. He might be able to go on with it. TANGANYIKA (11) comes over from New Zealand, now with team Hayes. He's a handy sort suited this level, watch the late betting. MYTEMPTATION (3) is consistent without winning, good in this grade at Caulfield Heath last time. He should give a sight. MERCURIAL LADY (12) dropped back to this trip at Sandown Lakeside and proved too tough. She can prove hard to get by once more.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTough race. BEHAVIOUR (10) looks suited getting to 1200m third up. He's been getting too far back over 1000m but did hit the line strongly last time at Sandown Lakeside to be beaten just a long neck. The wide draw down the straight should suit nicely. RUE DE ROYALE (1) notched up his second career win over this route last time out, surging clear along the inside fence on New Year's Eve to score narrowly. He might be able to go on with it. TANGANYIKA (11) comes over from New Zealand, now with team Hayes. He's a handy sort suited this level, watch the late betting. MYTEMPTATION (3) is consistent without winning, good in this grade at Caulfield Heath last time. He should give a sight. MERCURIAL LADY (12) dropped back to this trip at Sandown Lakeside and proved too tough. She can prove hard to get by once more.
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 December 31 over 1200m defeating Immortal Star with 60.5kg at $5. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Celsius Star carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Nabbed a rare win last time and can go on with it.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm70 December 27 over 1200m defeating Highland Harley with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Mornington Bm78 on April 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Namesake with 58.5kg at $31. More depth here but has come back well.
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Celsius Star carrying 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm80 on November 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 60kg at $3.20. Consistent sort who has claims.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 July 7 over 1600m defeating Super Solar with 60.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign third of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 May 7 over 1200m, a long neck behind Tango Jewel with 56.5kg at $6. Might need this one.
Most recently 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm84 on December 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Meridius carrying 55kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 60.5kg at $11. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Arcandam with 62kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a neck at Moe Bm78 October 18 2024 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deekay carrying 56kg at $4. Fitter but place best.
Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Gracie's Rain with 60kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Geelong Bm74 on November 26 over 1214m, 4.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 59.5kg at $10. Tested again.
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track F&M Bm90 June 21 over 1420m, 6 len behind Splash Back carrying 52kg at $21. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Intrepid Eagle carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 December 13 over 1200m defeating Vintage Star carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Bm68 on March 10 over 1200m, long-neck behind Dual Pressure carrying 59kg at $16. This will test.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming from last on the turn second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 59kg at $19. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 26 over 1000m, long-neck behind Runlikenencryption with 60.5kg at $4. Can improve. Ready to fire now.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Tauranga Rating 75 March 15 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind You Say D'orsay with 58.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Tauranga November 2 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Shoes with 57kg at $9.60. Wary of any support.
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 December 26 over 1200m defeating Fluent with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Pakenham Bm70 on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Knobelas carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Should give a sight.
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Manolo Bling with 58kg at $101. Second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Laa De Sha with 60kg at $14. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
Most recently won by 0.6 len at Morphettville Bm64 December 27 over 1200m defeating Clarence with 59.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Gawler Bm76 on December 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind The Stalker with 53kg at $7. Happy to risk.
Most recently 10th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on December 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mercurial Lady carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on December 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Gundaroo carrying 60.5kg at $5. Happy to overlook.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Mornington 3yo Bm64 December 17 over 1200m defeating Brilliant Horizon carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Mornington Cg&E Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 59kg at $3.40. Has upside, not discounting.