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Open race. BOTANICAL BOY (14) is progressing nicely having won his past two impressively, going from a BM62 to BM70 with ease to score under 58kg last time out. Harder again now but he drops 4kg off that and maps for every chance again. NDOLA (1) just left his run a touch too late last time at Geelong behind Harry's Yacht which is good form for this grade. Where he gets to from the wide draw again here is the query but he'll be winding up strongly. CODIGO (11) is racing very well without winning, giving a good sight in front behind Ndola and Harry's Yacht last time. He draws perfectly and will be tough to get past. RECON (6) beat the talented Big Swinger two back, just fair as favourite last time. Up to 1400m for the first time here, not sure whether that's what he's looking for. ZOUPER FUND (8) has been good in two runs back and is ready to win.
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Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on December 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 54kg at $5.50. Keeps racing well and will be hard to hold out.
Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Randwick Bm94 April 26 over 1800m, soft track; 5 len behind Les Vampires carrying 58kg at $3.60. First up last campaign third of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm94 April 9 over 1600m, a nose behind State Of America with 58.5kg at $3. Market best guide.
Most recently 6th of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Harry's Yacht with 60kg at $61. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind South Of India carrying 57kg at $41. Risking.
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Bm84 on January 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $101. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wagga Ted Ryder Bm88 on December 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Associate carrying 62kg at $9. Not going well enough.
Last start 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on December 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 54kg at $26. Place looks best.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm84 on December 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Meridius carrying 58.5kg at $2.15. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1200m defeating Big Swinger with 55.5kg at $8. Colours lowered last time but he can bounce back.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track 4yo+ Bm84 November 8 over 1600m, soft track; 17 len behind Sabaj carrying 59kg at $91. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 October 15 over 1440m, 6 len behind Ndola with 59kg at $81. Prefer to see how he returns.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Bm74 December 6 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Scampi carrying 60.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm84 on December 27 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Meridius carrying 56kg at $2.90. Racing well. Should be right there again.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 16 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Recon with 55.5kg at $16. Last start 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm84 on December 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Meridius carrying 58kg at $26. Looking to others.
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm84 on December 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meridius with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo F&M Cl4-Sw on January 4 2025 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wooloowin carrying 57kg at $3.20. Fitter but see again.
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 56kg at $4.80. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm90 on December 20 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Chinqui carrying 54kg at $8. Consistent sort who will give a sight.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Arcandam carrying 62kg at $6. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Fission with 59kg at $41. Up in trip and is worth some thought.
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on January 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Botanical Boy carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Celsius Star with 57.5kg at $7. Each way hope.
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Geelong Bm70 January 3 over 1400m defeating Le Ferrari with 58kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Geelong Bm62 December 12 over 1430m defeating Caleana carrying 60kg at $2.25. Gets in on the minimum and looks well placed again.