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Vale John Russell 1100m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Cracking early tempo with Talbragar and Grinzinger Angel leading the way. MIDTOWN BOSS (3) rates highly. Since a dominant first up win here he's run second in three starts, the latest behind Johnny Rocker, who of course came out and gave Imperatriz a scare in the William Reid. That form looks incredibly strong now and back to Flemington suits ideally. Clear top pick. SCULLY (14) ran the race of his life at in the G3 Zedative two starts ago at Caulfield when third. Poor out to 1400m last time but had excuses. Can bounce back. FLYING ON A LIMB (13) ran well when well supported first up in a similar race. Strips fitter and has a touch of class. LITTLE MISS KUBI (12) resumes. She can mix her form a bit but her best is right up to this. TALBRAGAR (6) has a strong record and could measure up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Midtown Boss to win.
1 966x1 SCISSOR STEP
T & C MCEVOY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
G Lyons, O Pedley, M J Davidson, Ms M Disch, S Disch, M G Morahan, Mrs E Pummeroy, A Pummeroy, J R Sutherland & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon)
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm70 March 6 over 1000m defeating Oracle Son with 62kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 8 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Taunting carrying 60kg at $7. Can go on with it. 		2
JAYLAH KENNEDY 		BLUE,WHITE THIRDS,ORANGE COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE HOOPS,BLUE ARMBANDS,ORANGE CAP
2 2149x YULONG STORM
NATHAN HOBSON
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Hobson, Snowcarmel (Mgr: Mrs K Parkinson), Mrs Q Q Zhang, B W Seabrook, C Townrow, Miss N A Rodda, Mrs S H Dowling, L J Wallis, L Mifsud, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson, Ms S M Wallis, Mrs K G Balazs, Ms V K Spaans, R A Dowling & A P Hobson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track Bm84 July 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dance To Dubai carrying 57kg at $19. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at this track Grand Hcp Sprnt March 25 2023 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stormbolt carrying 58.5kg at $41. Prefer others. 		18
MADISON LLOYD 		RED,WHITE EPAULETTES,WHITE BAND,ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 x1222 MIDTOWN BOSS
MATT LAURIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), Ballcourt Dream (Mgr: A P Harding), R90 Racing (Mgr: A E Stafford), Red Hot Racing (Mgr: D Corboy), B M Wilson, G J Porter & Plodalong-Shocking (Mgr: P Podbury)
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Johnny Rocker carrying 60kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Twin Perfection carrying 57kg at $2.50. The Johnny Rocker form looks very strong! 		16
M J ZAHRA 		Black, Orange Checked Sash, Checked Cap
4 x2611 BIG WATCH
MICHAEL MORONEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Hoban
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Bm78 March 2 over 1200m defeating Ivan's Hero with 57kg at $5.50. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track Bm70 February 17 over 1100m defeating Ouroboros with 58.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and can win again. 		6
CELINE GAUDRAY 		SKY BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES AND RED CAP
5 63x79 SESSIONS ROAD
M, W & J HAWKES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C H & Mrs J G Madden
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 8 len behind Twin Perfection with 57.5kg at $101. This race looks too tough. 		1
JORDAN CHILDS 		LIGHT PINK, GREEN CHECKS, PURPLE HALVES, PURPLE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND LIGHT PINK HALVED, LIGHT PINK AND GREEN HALVED CHECKED, GREEN CAP
6 x112x TALBRAGAR
JULIUS SANDHU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Altomonte), G Altomonte, A G Altomonte, G Severino, T Altomonte, Ms L N Smith & Mrs J Altomonte
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ April 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Sizzle Minizzle carrying 57.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.4 len Tamworth Cl3 March 6 2023 over 1000m defeating Small Town with 57kg at $1.70. Has a good record. Respect. 		9
J MOTT 		ORANGE, BROWN FIVE SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
7 941x1 REAL GUN
SCOTT MCINTOSH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S A McIntosh, I McIntosh & Mrs M E Mcintosh
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Echuca Bm70 March 10 over 1000m defeating Smuggler's Bay carrying 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Glock with 58kg at $13. Worth consideration. 		3
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL 		Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 91186 EMPRESSIVE ENUFF
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D A Darvill, A P Darvill, F B Jackson & Two Bob Snobs Syndicate (Mgr: L Jackson)
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Plus Fours carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm84 on January 20 over 1200m, 21 len behind Jungle Jim carrying 55kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. 		15
TEODORE NUGENT 		blue, red hoops, white band, black and white stripes sleeves, black cap, white stripes
9 226x2 IVAN'S HERO
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 2 over 1200m, nose behind Big Watch carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Time Quest carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and worth including. 		14
DAMIAN LANE 		RED, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE DIABLO, BLACK SPOT, COLLAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, YELLOW SPOTS
10 84424 MR MOPPETT
ROSS PURCELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M Gibson
Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Plus Fours with 57.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Albury Bm82 on February 18 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Sparring with 61kg at $11. Better off investing elsewhere. 		12
D W STACKHOUSE 		BLUE, YELLOW EPAULETTES, CAP
11 8x112 BON'S YOUR BACK
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
K King, S A Joyce, Mrs S E Joyce, S R Britten, Mrs A P King, L Dawson, Mrs A E Dawson, K M Foletti, Miss C M Moloney, M R Moloney, D E Asquith & Ken King Thoroughbreds
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Morphettville 1Mw on March 11 over 1050m, 2 len behind Boognish carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Stawell Bm64 February 22 over 1107m in soft going defeating Conclave Prince with 59kg at $7. Can't recommend. 		11
CRAIG WILLIAMS 		MAROON, GREEN YELLOW SPOT, SLEEVES AND CAP
12 8282x LITTLE MISS KUBI
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 November 17 over 955m, 1.3 len behind Secret War carrying 59kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Norman Carlyon August 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Acromantula with 56kg at $21. Sure to be ready to run well. 		5
B SHINN 		OLIVE GREEN, ANZAC Insignia
13 116x2 FLYING ON A LIMB
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Romanelli, N Chadwick, W Johnstone, Mrs B Johnstone, A Blackshaw, R Bowen, P Cafarella, Mrs P Luchetta, P Jurkovsky, L Jervis, M Bilney, G Bailey, M Spencer, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Royal Bloods Syn (Mgr: D Johnstone) & Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm78 on March 13 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Plus Fours with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm78 May 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Bubble Palace carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. One of the top chances. 		8
B MELHAM 		BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
14 x1830 SCULLY
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), B T Dawson, D H McIntyre & Mrs A L Noblet
Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Last start second last of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Legacies carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Zeditave on February 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Raikoke with 56kg at $101. Can take this out. 		4
J ALLEN 		NAVY, WHITE SASH, NAVY AND GREEN YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP, GREEN YELLOW GREEN PEAK
15 12321 LAZY SUSAN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
C Miller, T Habermann, G Paxton, J Howard, J W R Unsworth, Ms S T Paxton, L Lawson, A D'Mello, K Whittle, T Dennis, G J Nelson, J Colquhoun, J P A Sist, S Pearce, D Lay, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely), Mailbag Lazy Susan (Mgr: J M Rayner), Always Chasing (Mgr: R Heywood) & Blind Bight Racing
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 March 6 over 1000m defeating Meetmein Melbourne carrying 59.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on February 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Lost carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Genuine contender under these conditions. 		13
BEAU MERTENS 		Deep Navy, White Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
16 43x92 ORACLE SON
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J Frantz, B A Long, G D Dickson, D Harding, C J Comitogianni, Z Sambrooks, I R Treacy, S M McNeil, J P Davies, R M Hurst, G C Natt, C V Moat, B H Leverink, H Leverink, Modbury Millionaires (Mgr: M P Neve), G B Racing (Mgr: E Greenslade) & M Y D J (Mgr: D Moyle)
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track Bm70 on February 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Big Watch carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm70 on March 6 over 1000m, neck behind Scissor Step carrying 59.5kg at $9. Doesn’t need to improve much to play a big role. 		17
JYE MCNEIL 		PACIFIC BLUE , WHITE CHEVRON, PACIFIC BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, PACIFIC BLUE CAP, WHITE POM POM
17 110x1 GRINZINGER ANGEL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
J R Wheeler
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a nose at Pakenham Bm64 March 15 over 1000m defeating Clock Strikes with 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 5 len at Geelong Bm58 October 5 over 1143m on a rain affected track defeating Queen Maeve with 57.5kg at $3.50. Worth consideration. 		7
MICHAEL DEE 		ORANGE, NAVY HALVES, WHITE 'G' LOGO, ORANGE, NAVY HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
18 27x61 SNAPPY SECRET
DANIELLE CHAPMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 11 at Ballarat Bm58 on February 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Iliad carrying 62kg at $7. Last start won by 1.75 len at Ballarat 0 - 64 March 11 over 1200m defeating Namaska carrying 59kg at $3.80. Prefer to watch at this stage. 		10
PATRICK MOLONEY 		White, Red Yoke, Black Sleeves And Red Cap
19 12152 REDOUTE'S NIGHT
CINDY ALDERSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss E A Taylor
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Cg&E Bm64 on March 14 over 1200m, nose behind Midnight Devil carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham 0-64 on February 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Niance carrying 60kg at $6.50. Can't see him troubling these. 		13
MICKAELLE MICHEL 		PURPLE, PINK FLEUR DE LYS AND POM POM