CROWN OAKS PREVIEW
THERE WERE ROSES (2) caught the eye with a big finish on debut at Sandown Hillside, a long way back off a strong tempo and rattling home to just miss over 1500m. The winner there is the Victoria Derby favourite and entered in Race 7. She'll relish 1800m although the small field and lack of tempo may be the biggest issue. KOIBITO (1) is the one that will be up on speed and giving a sight. She was just edged out at Canterbury over 1550m last time but is bred to appreciate more ground and will take plenty of catching. SEYCHELLES (4) ran a nice race on debut at Geelong over 1512m when getting into third as a well supported commodity. She's another looking for a trip and she gets Shinn aboard. CLASSIC GEM (3) has been around the mark in three runs to date and is in the mix again. Watch the betting for a guide to debutant DON'T DOUBT DARE (6) for the sharp yard.
Visit TAB.COM.AUTHERE WERE ROSES (2) caught the eye with a big finish on debut at Sandown Hillside, a long way back off a strong tempo and rattling home to just miss over 1500m. The winner there is the Victoria Derby favourite and entered in Race 7. She'll relish 1800m although the small field and lack of tempo may be the biggest issue. KOIBITO (1) is the one that will be up on speed and giving a sight. She was just edged out at Canterbury over 1550m last time but is bred to appreciate more ground and will take plenty of catching. SEYCHELLES (4) ran a nice race on debut at Geelong over 1512m when getting into third as a well supported commodity. She's another looking for a trip and she gets Shinn aboard. CLASSIC GEM (3) has been around the mark in three runs to date and is in the mix again. Watch the betting for a guide to debutant DON'T DOUBT DARE (6) for the sharp yard.
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn on September 10 over 1550m, slow going nose behind Officiate carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on August 20 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Beside The Ocean with 56.5kg at $3.20. Very hard to run down.
Jumped at long odds at debut, settled towards the rear 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1500m, nose behind Engine Of War carrying 56kg at $26. Looks very promising and will relish the trip.
Last start 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Engine Of War carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Yum with 57kg at $5. Going well. Should be thereabouts.
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1512m, 0.7 len behind Menshevik with 55kg at $3.80. Expected to improve and top jockey booked.
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Yum with 57kg at $4.40. Last start from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Engine Of War with 56kg at $26. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
First starter by Doubtland out of Anna Mae. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Market watch advised.