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1
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12:25
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WIDDEN KINDERGARTEN STAKES 1100m
They are sure to run this along with Aryaam and Under Focus taking it up from a few of the debutants. INCOGNITO (1) talented colt back sharply in class. Raced without luck and struck trouble in the run when twelfth in the G1 Golden Slipper over 1200m at Rosehill. Can stalk the good tempo from the low draw and stamp his authority. THE NEXT EPISODE (3) well bred colt who showed an explosive turn of foot with a solid Maiden victory over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Will have little trouble handling Group company at start two and since fitted with a 1030m tick over trial placing. Leading player. ARYAAM (7) bumped into the smart Satono Glow on debut when swamped late to finish second over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Kept fresh and that form has since been franked. Maps to get the right run. UNDER FOCUS (2) nailed late by The Next Episode on debut, then got the job done in grand style with a comprehensive win over this trip at Randwick Kensington the soft going. Has a ton of upside and looks ready for this company. STEEL WILL (5) warmed up late when third to The Next Episode on debut. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Incognito is deep into the prep and can assert his class here. |
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2
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01:00
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TAB ADRIAN KNOX STAKES 2000m
Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Feminino and Washington Lilac. Tough race. PROFOUNDLY (7) never on the track and kept surging with a gritty third over 1600m in the G3 Kembla Grange Classic. Kept up to the mark with a 1200m tick over trial and gets the gun run. Genuine contender. FEMININO (4) shed her Maiden tag two-back, then turned in a courageous effort from the outside gate to grip on with a nose win over 1600m in the G3 Kembla Grange Classic. Drawn out again and not sure where her ceiling is. Keep safe. CLASSIC GEM (6) Group placed Maiden filly who strips fitter with her eye-catching return when second in the G3 Alexandra Stakes over 1600m at Caulfield. Trip suits and not to be underestimated. SPICY LU (1) huge run second-up when sat on the solid tempo before tiring late for a respectable eighth over 1600m at Kembla Grange. Can slide across from the wide gate and figure prominently. SOVERATO (3) big jump in class when fourth in the G2 Phar Lap over 1500m at Rosehill. Ready for the trip fourth-up with J Mac aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Profoundly each way. |
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3
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01:35
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SCHWEPPES CHAIRMANS QUALITY 2600m
Seo Linn should lead and control the tempo. JUJA KIBO (5) placed in The Metropolitan in the Spring and indicated a win was imminent with a gritty on-pace third over 2400m in the G3 N E Manion Cup over 2400m at Rosehill. Can get cover from the draw and take stopping. TARAMANSOUR (7) just under a month between runs with a slashing second from back in the field over 2400m in the G3 NE Manion Cup. Has a win in him this prep and can race closer to the speed here. Top-three contender. CAMPALDINO (1) consistent gelding strung up between runners with the 59kg before warming up late to run seventh in the N E Manion Cup over 2400m. Should be able to hold a prominent position and run a much better race. NEWLOOK (10) lightly raced stayer who wasn't that far away when fifth in the NE Manion Cup. Has further upside and no surprise to see him figure prominently. TRAVOLTA (3) drawn out at his last three starts and today is no different. Won the St Leger here over this trip in the Spring. Look for him late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,7,1,10. |
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4
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02:10
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HKJC WORLD POOL CARBINE CLUB STAKES 1600m
Pace looks strong from West Of Swindon and Agent Zero striding forward, with Aerodrome kicking up on the inside. AERODROME (4) took control early and showed a ton of grit with a well-deserved win over 1400m in the LR Canberra Guineas. Fresh for this and kept up to the mark with a recent 1200m trial at Randwick. Gets the right set-up and shapes as the value play in the race. RIVELLINO (1) comes back a few levels here after finishing off okay when fourth in a very strong G1 Randwick Guineas over this course and distance. Will go back early and look for him closing late. WEST OF SWINDON (2) has disappointed in three runs back and the stable will be looking for the blinkers to do the trick from the good gate. Maps well and no surprise to see him return to winning form. PROVIDENCE (5) is a talented colt who was no match when seventh behind Sheza Alibi in the Randwick Guineas. Group 2 placed in the Spring and since fitted with a 1030m trial. Worth thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aerodrome can continue the winning run. |
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5
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02:45
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EVERGREEN TURF COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL 1400m
Genuine tempo with Canadian Ruler to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. VERMICELLA (4) underrated mare who managed to sneak inside runs from looked an impossible position on the turn before scoring a dominant win over 1400m at the Sapphire Coast in the SERA Champs. Has an excellent record at this trip and kept up to the mark with a 900m tick over trial. The booking of J Mac is a good lead. FINGERS HUNTER (15) peaking at the right time and assess on her eye-catching fourth to Considered when anchored with the 59.5kg at Rosehill over this trip three starts back. Well placed on the limit and must be respected. CHIDIAC (12) Kosciuszko placegetter who returned with a sharp victory over 1280m at Muswellbrook in the H & NW Champs. Steps out to this trip for the first time and expected to take a hand in the finish. CONSIDERED (3) tough mare yet to taste defeat at her last six outings. Adept in all conditions and undefeated over the 1400m. Leading contender. WARRIOR FOR PEACE (5) durable gelding in career best form and will be ridden for luck from the wide gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,15,12,3. |
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6
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03:20
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INGLIS SIRES' 1400m
Genuine tempo with the speedy Paradoxium crossing from the outside gate. CAMPIONE D'ITALIA (4) fourth-up for this and his racing style suggests he's looking for this trip and further. Slashing run in the G1 Golden Slipper when he powered late from near last on the turn with a tough fourth over 1200m at Rosehill. Proven at Randwick and gets a better set-up for this. Hard to hold out. ZAMBALES (6) shuffled back early and struck plenty of trouble in the straight with a respectable ninth in the Golden Slipper. Assess on his narrow second in the VRC Sires' over this trip. Leading player. STREISAND (12) tough filly who goes to a different pain barrier now out to the 1400m. Never surrendered with a tough on-pace second in the Golden Slipper. Stalks the speed from the better draw and not without top-four claims. PARADOXIUM (5) poorly drawn again after working hard early with a fading eleventh in the Golden Slipper. Stays in the mix if he can cross comfortably. MISS CHANEL (13) value contender who never got on the track at Caulfield. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Campione D'Italia can finish over the top of them. |
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7
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03:55
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ASAHI SUPER DRY T J SMITH STAKES 1200m
Mazu and Overpass can be prominent. GIGA KICK (3) ready to peak third-up and will relish the strong tempo. Drifted back in a fast run contest with excellent closing splits to finish fourth over 1000m in the G2 Challenge Stakes at this track. Since fitted with a 1030m tick over trial placing here. Value player. TENTYRIS (7) dynamic sprinting colt who pulled up with cardiac arrhythmia after warming up late to run fifth over this trip in the G1 Newmarket Hcp at Flemington. Won the Todman here last year and will need plenty of luck from the inside draw. JOLIESTAR (6) multiple Group 1 winning mare who gets better with age. Faces a tougher test today after proving too strong in the G1 Canterbury Stakes over 1300m here. Kept up to the mark with a 900m trial placing. Ticks plenty of boxes from the draw. JIMMYSSTAR (1) first-up chipped away late on the worst part of the track up when seventh in the G1 William Reid over 1200m at Caulfield. Finished third in the Everest here last year and set to rebound here. BRIASA (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Giga Kick each way. |
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8
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04:35
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DONCASTER MILE 1600m
Solid pace with Scheelite finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SHEZA ALIBI (15) untapped filly unbeaten in two high rating races this preparation. Trapped wide in a brutally run contest before accelerating quickly inside the 200m to demolish her rivals over this track and trip in the G1 Randwick Guineas. Since kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial victory. Clearly the one to beat. AUTUMN BOY (7) no match for Sheza Alibi two-back, then had the race in his keeping on the home turn when he sprinted powerfully to demolish his rivals in the G1 Rosehill Guineas over 2000m. Blinkers stay on from the good gate and shapes as a top-three contender. STEPARTY (8) slashing effort when fifth in the G1 All-Star Mile over this trip at Flemington from the tricky draw. Drops 7.5kg for this and good enough to take a hand in the finish. LINEBACKER (5) finished an unlucky eighth in this race last year and set to peak third-up. Zac Lloyd sticks and not without top-five claims. SIXTIES (16) good colt who stays in the mix with the 49kg. Can overcome the wide gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sheza Alibi only needs clear galloping room to put these away. |
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9
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05:15
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ATC AUSTRALIAN DERBY 2400m
Strong pace as Are You Kidding pushes forward along with Observer from an outside gate. OBSERVER (1) just over three weeks between runs when he stalked the fast tempo to finish a courageous third over 2000m in the G1 Rosehill Guineas. Can take control early from the wide gate and attempt to repeat his all-the-way win in the Victorian Derby last November. GREEN SPACES (3) gradually working up to his right trip fourth-up and like the closed late to finish second in the Rosehill Guineas. Held in high regard by the stable and shapes as the main danger. STORM LEOPARD (5) bounced off his unlucky Vobis Guineas fifth, with a dominant win over 2000m at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch Stakes last Saturday. Berry has been bullish all week, and not without top-four claims. ROAD TO PARIS (2) from an astute NZ yard and comes here after scoring a breathtaking victory over 2400m in the G1 New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie. Is a month between runs heading into this with the blinkers going on. Hard to ignore with Purton aboard. DEAL DONE FAST (4) Victorian Derby placed last year, keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Godolphin look set to fight it out with their two leading prospects. |
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10
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05:50
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4 PINES P J BELL STAKES 1200m
Expect a genuine pace with plenty of speed engaged. INKARUNA (1) unlucky not to get off the mark in her two runs back. Came out of the pack strongly when nailed out wide in a tight finish with a head second over 1200m in the G3 Birthday Card. Winning rider goes back aboard and no excuses in this field. NEPO BABY (20) thrown in the deep end with a courageous on-pace third to Save Hallie in the G2 Light Fingers Stakes over 1200m at this track. Kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial win and shapes as the main danger. KUJENGA (8) talented filly resuming after being Group 3 placed in the Spring. Can go on with it this campaign and fitted with the two trials. Respect. AGARWOOD (5) underrated filly with her hoof on the till. Loomed strongly with a narrow second in the LR Darby Munro over 1200m at Rosehill. Doesn't have to improve much to get the win. HORSESHOE HILL (1) back in class with a slick win in BM72 grade. Must be respected from the draw. Place best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,20,8,5. |
