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Speed on here but always looking for the true 1000m horses. WAY TO THE STARS (2) fits that bill perfectly. His win fresh at Caulfield was very good as the other leaders dropped right out. 1100m in an G1 Oakleigh Plate with 58kg last time was too much, this suits much better and he has won down the straight. MIDWEST (3) was behind Way To The Stars at Caulfield when unable to get control. He was very game behind a good one in Bridal Waltz last time, drawn wide here can see him do his own thing. PISANELLO (4) resumes. He put up some good numbers last time in across three states, he'll be sitting off them and ripping home with Lane booked. Not discounting MORNINGTON GLORY (1) who is a G1 Moir Stakes winner over this trip. He didn't come up last campaign but wouldn't shock at a big price. CELERITY (8) is a sharp mare who won well in Adelaide last time, have to respect again.
Visit TAB.COM.AUSpeed on here but always looking for the true 1000m horses. WAY TO THE STARS (2) fits that bill perfectly. His win fresh at Caulfield was very good as the other leaders dropped right out. 1100m in an G1 Oakleigh Plate with 58kg last time was too much, this suits much better and he has won down the straight. MIDWEST (3) was behind Way To The Stars at Caulfield when unable to get control. He was very game behind a good one in Bridal Waltz last time, drawn wide here can see him do his own thing. PISANELLO (4) resumes. He put up some good numbers last time in across three states, he'll be sitting off them and ripping home with Lane booked. Not discounting MORNINGTON GLORY (1) who is a G1 Moir Stakes winner over this trip. He didn't come up last campaign but wouldn't shock at a big price. CELERITY (8) is a sharp mare who won well in Adelaide last time, have to respect again.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde September 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Headwall with 60kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm100 August 9 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Oak Hill carrying 59kg at $3.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Didn't fire last time in but he's a G1 winner over this trip.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Tropicus carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR W.J. Adams January 24 over 1000m defeating Oak Hill carrying 60kg at $11. Speedy type who is better placed here.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Way To The Stars carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track Vg Comet on February 28 over 1000m, head behind Bridal Waltz carrying 59kg at $12. Will roll along and take catching.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp June 7 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Vodka Martini carrying 58kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten March 15 2025 over 1100m, a long neck behind Eagle Nest carrying 53kg at $2.40. Talented type who will be charging at them late.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Caul Village November 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Boston Rocks with 57.5kg at $31. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm100 August 9 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Oak Hill carrying 55kg at $12. Resumes after a recent trial win. Could sneak into the minor money.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne in the LR Abell Stks on February 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Miss Icelandic carrying 58.5kg at $21. Last start second last of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on March 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 55kg at $19. Facing another stiff test today.
Second-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Last start ran last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Celui with 60.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Echuca Discovery on April 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Midwest carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Can't have.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Morphettville LR Manihi March 9 over 1100m defeating Mic Drop with 54kg at $2.05. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on February 9 over 1000m, long-neck behind Gentle Steel carrying 60.5kg at $1.75. Sharp mare who can run well again.
Most recently second last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm84 on March 13 over 955m, 3 len behind Port Albert with 59kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm78 February 20 over 1000m defeating Always Enuff carrying 60kg at $3.20. Minor hope.
Second-up today. Last run 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm84 on March 13 over 955m, 1.75 len behind Port Albert carrying 60.5kg at $10. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 8 len behind Beast Mode with 60kg at $5. Has a bit to find now.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Philosopher with 64kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm84 on March 13 over 955m, 3 len behind Port Albert carrying 59kg at $20. Not going well enough.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Celui carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at this track Bm84 on March 7 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Verdoux carrying 59.5kg at $21. Cannot see him troubling these.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Aviatress carrying 54kg at $5. Previously first up; third of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 26 over 955m, 4 len behind Beast Mode carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Nice type who can win this fresh.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track Bm84 January 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Supernima carrying 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Benalla Bm70 September 26 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Royal Lass carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Minor chance.