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Intriguing race with a few perhaps setting their sights lower than G1 targets, including CHAMPAGNE HERO (3) who did run in a G1 when last seen, finishing down the track in the Spring Champion behind Attica. He was disappointing there having been unlucky in the G3 Gloaming over this trip prior and back to 1800m in easier company he'll roll forward and give a sight. OBVIOUS (2) is a progressive sort who has done little wrong to date. He was beaten 7.5 lengths by Regal Award last time at Caulfield in a strange race but still beat the others and getting to 1800m now from an ideal draw suits. ARABIAN PRINCE (9) just missed a run in the Derby having been running on well in the lead-ups. He looked like he'd want 2500m so dropping back in trip is a query but his Super Impose run over this route reads well. LUNA BAY (14) is on the up and should have no issue out to 1800m. MATAHGA (1) is quickly up in trip off an even run fresh but has ability and could improve.
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Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Caulfield 3yo SWP on October 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bacash with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Murray Bridge 2yo Sw+P June 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mostly For Show carrying 56kg at $4.20. Fitter and can improve up in trip.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Caulfield 3yo Bm70 on October 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Regal Award carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 17 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Grand Omaha with 58kg at $2.50. Going well and will take beating here.
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Attica carrying 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Gloaming on October 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Shangri La Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Back in trip suits and this is much easier.
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Hill Smith on October 18 over 1800m, nose behind Freedom Flame carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1600m defeating Pharoah's Glory carrying 57kg at $2.70. Chance with Zahra up.
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Geelong Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1765m on a rain affected track defeating Sadlers Symphony with 57kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Obvious with 58kg at $11. Minor hope at best.
Most recently won by 2.75 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw October 10 over 1600m defeating Let It Beel with 57kg at $15. The run before that 9th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 4.5 len behind Thinxzo with 57kg at $61. Can measure up from the gate.
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1300m, 5 len behind Heiwana Tamashi with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Good Harmony carrying 57kg at $4.20. Going well but this will test.
Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on October 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sulek carrying 57kg at $16. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1600m defeating Makhanda carrying 57kg at $1.45. Wary with natural improvement.
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 4 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Options with 57kg at $9.50. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 N Robinson on October 18 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Autumn Mystery with 57kg at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Back in trip not ideal but rates highly.
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1400m defeating Saraya with 57kg at $1.30. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Swan Hill Bm56 on October 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hydrogen Power carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Would have to improve further.
At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Geelong in the LR Geel Clsc on October 23 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Azazel carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Options carrying 57kg at $151. Prepared to overlook.
Most recently second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Vase on October 25 over 2040m, 6 len behind Observer with 57kg at $61. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track in the LR Super Impose on October 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Options with 57kg at $101. Risking.
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Soroush with 58kg at $18. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Matahga with 56kg at $41. See again.
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on October 23 over 1600m, head behind Perfect Justice carrying 55kg at $4. The run before that won by a nose at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn October 13 over 1500m defeating Bondi Blossom with 58kg at $4.40. On the up, respecting.
Third race start today. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track 3yo F SWP on September 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind After Summer with 56kg at $7.50. Last start second last of 11 at Geelong in the LR Geel Clsc on October 23 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Azazel with 55kg at $31. Has ability but need to see improvement.