RUBAROC EXFORD PLATE

Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tycoon Star with 59.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at this track G2 Vrc Sires' March 8 over 1400m defeating Brave Design with 57kg at $3.40. Did enough fresh and has the class out to this trip.

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Tycoon Star with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track 2yo Hcp May 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Buccleuch carrying 59kg at $3.10. Can improve up in trip but needs to.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bingi with 60kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo Bm70 August 2 over 1410m defeating Hillier carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Big chance.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Caulfield 2yo Hcp May 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Kaleo carrying 56kg at $2.70. On debut fourth of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1100m, 2 len behind Eeteedee with 58kg at $51. Watch the betting.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track 2yo Hcp July 19 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Bayou Music with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR G'cmichael on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Buccleuch with 56kg at $4.40. Has ability but might need this one.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ruination with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Marhoona carrying 56.5kg at $26. Has ability but needed to see more fresh.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Harry's Evidence carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Bm70 on August 2 over 1410m, 1.3 len behind Crossbow with 60kg at $9. Rough chance.

Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp on August 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Space Rider with 56kg at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Alesund with 55.5kg at $1.60. Going the right way.

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Taka Speed carrying 57kg at $2.45. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Zambardo carrying 57kg at $3.50. Nice type but this will test.

Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1400m in the wet defeating Decanted carrying 57kg at $2.70. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Duke Atreides carrying 58kg at $3.50. More depth here.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1212m, 2.75 len behind Green Spaces with 58kg at $18. Can't have.

Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rock Them Jools with 55.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Anzac Day Stks on April 25 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Highvol with 54kg at $5.50. Can be strong to the line.