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Our feature of the day where TOM KITTEN (1) is looking for back-to-back Group Ones, sitting handy in the All-Star Mile last time and proving too strong late. His recent 2000m form has been rock solid behind the likes of Via Sistina and he did bolt in with a Spring Champion over the trip as a 3yo. Drawn a touch sticky but if he can slot in midfield he's the one to beat. BIRDMAN (5) is flying. His past two wins have been very good, charging home with strong splits. He should relish a fast 2000m here and can raise the bar again. PRIDE OF JENNI (8) tried hard in the All-Star Mile, looking a spent force at the 200m but kicking on strongly for third. She did have the pattern onside there and 2000m if they stick with her early might be an issue. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (2) won this last year in a brutal affair. He could get that again here with Jenni engaged, he looks a big price. SABAJ (6) got home well in the All-Star Mile, he has to come into consideration off that.
Visit TAB.COM.AUOur feature of the day where TOM KITTEN (1) is looking for back-to-back Group Ones, sitting handy in the All-Star Mile last time and proving too strong late. His recent 2000m form has been rock solid behind the likes of Via Sistina and he did bolt in with a Spring Champion over the trip as a 3yo. Drawn a touch sticky but if he can slot in midfield he's the one to beat. BIRDMAN (5) is flying. His past two wins have been very good, charging home with strong splits. He should relish a fast 2000m here and can raise the bar again. PRIDE OF JENNI (8) tried hard in the All-Star Mile, looking a spent force at the 200m but kicking on strongly for third. She did have the pattern onside there and 2000m if they stick with her early might be an issue. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (2) won this last year in a brutal affair. He could get that again here with Jenni engaged, he looks a big price. SABAJ (6) got home well in the All-Star Mile, he has to come into consideration off that.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by a head at Caulfield G3 Heffernan February 7 over 1400m defeating Feroce carrying 59kg at $3. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track G1 All-Star Mile March 7 over 1600m defeating Evaporate carrying 59kg at $3.90. Class gelding who is proven at 2000m and can win again.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Caulfield G3 Carlyon Cup February 7 over 1600m defeating Immediacy with 60kg at $4.20. Last start 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $4.20. Loves a fast race and gets it here, respecting.
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 14 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Birdman with 59kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Birdman carrying 58kg at $4.80. Better last time but still have a few ahead.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 21 over 1900m, 3 len behind Piggyback with 59kg at $15. Second-up led but faded 3rd of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Sky High on March 14 over 2000m, 2 len behind Vauban carrying 56.5kg at $10. Not far away last time. Solid run last time, not sure he's quite up to this.
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield G2 Peter Young Stk March 14 over 1800m defeating Apulia carrying 59kg at $3.30. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track G2 Blamey February 28 over 1600m defeating Enxuto carrying 57kg at $3.50. Has put up strong ratings his past two, can go on with it here.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 57kg at $3.10. Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 7 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $21. Thereabouts last time out. Strong close last time, if he can repeat it at 2000m he'll be in the finish.
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 2 len behind Birdman with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $101. Ran well fresh but this is harder again.
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Tom Kitten with 57kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 King Charlesiii on October 18 over 1609m, 3 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 57kg at $5.50. Stuck on well fresh, it all depends on how the others let her race.
Last start 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, head behind Ahha Ahha with 56kg at $6. Can't have.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 21 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $20. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tom Kitten with 57kg at $14. Can improve again to 2000m, respecting.
Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Birdman carrying 57kg at $51. At only start last preparation 7th of 14 at Caulfield Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Revelare with 55.5kg at $18. Outclassed.
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 57kg at $10. Before that 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 58kg at $16. This will test.