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Siding with the resuming STOLI BOLLI (6) who was a model of consistency last time in work, struggling to break through but running plenty of top races in company that looks a bit stronger than this. Placings to Persian Spirit, De Bergerac and Naval Academy all go close to winning this and Lane on from a middle gate looks ideal. RUE DE ROYALE (3) is racing very well and likes it down the straight. He's just found one better his past two here and will be rolling along in front. CASTELLAR (7) has come back well, two placings either side of a smart win at Caulfield. The form behind Verdoux last time should hold up. SHINING SMILE (8) was okay fresh here in a good 3yo race, he can improve with that run under the belt. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (4) has struck a purple patch and showed a big turn of foot to beat a decent field last time, respecting.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSiding with the resuming STOLI BOLLI (6) who was a model of consistency last time in work, struggling to break through but running plenty of top races in company that looks a bit stronger than this. Placings to Persian Spirit, De Bergerac and Naval Academy all go close to winning this and Lane on from a middle gate looks ideal. RUE DE ROYALE (3) is racing very well and likes it down the straight. He's just found one better his past two here and will be rolling along in front. CASTELLAR (7) has come back well, two placings either side of a smart win at Caulfield. The form behind Verdoux last time should hold up. SHINING SMILE (8) was okay fresh here in a good 3yo race, he can improve with that run under the belt. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (4) has struck a purple patch and showed a big turn of foot to beat a decent field last time, respecting.
Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, head behind Mytemptation carrying 61kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne in the LR Abell Stks on February 27 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Miss Icelandic with 54kg at $5. Should take catching.
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cranbourne Bm78 March 13 over 1200m defeating Laa De Sha with 60kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Fission carrying 59.5kg at $9. In the mix again.
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 58.5kg at $2.60. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, nose behind Ndola carrying 55kg at $2.40. Flying and likes it here, takes catching.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm74 March 4 over 1100m defeating Southern Crescent with 60kg at $4.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Bm70 February 22 over 1000m defeating El Salto with 60kg at $3.30. Strong win last time, can measure up again.
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 57.5kg at $20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ndola carrying 52kg at $9. Going okay, rough hope.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm80 November 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 58.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm74 August 9 over 1000m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Don't Hope Do with 60kg at $2.35. Consistent and has the peaks to win this fresh.
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Verdoux carrying 59kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm70 January 31 over 1000m defeating Runlikenencryption with 60.5kg at $5.50. Well placed. Going well and will take beating.
Second run back. First-up after five months led early then faded 5th of 7 at this track 3yo Qlty on March 7 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 55.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jimmy Recard with 57kg at $4. Will be in this for a long way.
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Vg Comet on February 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bridal Waltz carrying 54kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 9 at Morphettville Bm78 on February 7 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mic Drop with 58kg at $3.40. Rough chance.
Most recently 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on March 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 55.5kg at $41. Before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Philosopher carrying 54.5kg at $10. Likely to find them too smart.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 56.5kg at $16. Last start 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 on March 21 over 1200m, head behind Ka Ying Cheer with 56.5kg at $8. Will be finishing hard.
Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 51kg at $81. Before that ran last of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on February 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Gentle Steel carrying 59kg at $26. Not keen on her chances.
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm78 December 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Swiftie Harriet carrying 55.5kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 24 over 1000m, a long neck behind Just Like Gaby carrying 56.5kg at $5. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has some claim.
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Mares Bm72 on February 20 over 1100m, nose behind Manukau carrying 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Impish Lady carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Can be working home again.