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Barrengarry

Barrier 6 · Jockey Dylan Gibbons · Trainer Joseph Ible · 53kg · Form 4x3115x112

Model win 2.97 · place 1.44

Narrowly beaten last time at Rosehill but competing in a higher grade. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign. Place hope.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 8 in a Bm88 at Rosehill on October 10 over 2000m, nose behind Anthracite carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; won by 0.7 len in a Midway Bm72 at this track on September 19 over 1600m defeating All Star carrying 60.5kg at $1.65. Maps well on the limit, keep safe.

Progressive, can measure up strongly here.

Promising middle-distance sort who was just too good for Midway grade. Excellent up in grade third up and form franked last week.

Four outings into the campaign, he has recorded two wins followed by a close second over 2000m last start. He carries 53kg and maps handy; his form gives him strong claims.

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Anthracite

Barrier 5 · Jockey Andrew Adkins · Trainer Joseph Pride · 53.5kg · Form 0x34321311

Model win 5.00 · place 1.87

Backing up quickly. Stormed home to win last time at this track. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs. Should come to hand quickly. Definite winning chance.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head in a Filante at this track on October 24 over 1600m defeating Encap carrying 52kg at $3.50. Before that won by a nose in a Bm88 at Rosehill on October 10 over 2000m defeating Barrengarry carrying 55kg at $4. Keeps raising the bar and can't dismiss at this level.

On the back-up from last week, when his on-pace profile helped him negate the drop in trip. Go well.

Nine-up and in a run of three wins from four starts, including a 2000m win before last-start success over 1600m. He maps on pace again, but this staying field is a tougher test; he remains a key chance.

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Starzintheireyes

Barrier 4 · Jockey Chad Schofield · Trainer John O'Shea & Tom Charlton · 54kg · Form 75x236x224

Model win 6.14 · place 2.11

Started at $3.80 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last start at Rosehill but up in class. Very competitive this preparation and gets some weight relief. Strong prospects in this race.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 in a Bm88 at Rosehill on October 10 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Anthracite with 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Bm88 at Rosehill on September 26 over 1900m, nose behind Pinhole with 58.5kg at $1.90. Encouraging effort last start. No excuses today with the sharp weight drop.

Taking time to break through in Australia. No knock on his formlines and he may appreciate this drop in weight.

Fourth-up, with two runner-up finishes before a fourth over 2000m last start; he drops from 59.5kg to 54kg. The off-mid map should suit his strong closing style, and he is hard to beat.

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Kovalica

Barrier 2 · Jockey Nash Rawiller · Trainer Chris Waller · 58.5kg · Form 40579x0557

Model win 11.94 · place 3.26

On a short back up. Jumped at $21.00 and uncompetitive when 7th last time around here but facing weaker opposition. Nash Rawiller is a key booking. Has some claims.

At the latest run ran second last of 8 in the G2 Craven Plate at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Lindermann carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $21. Leaning to others this time.

Unable to improve into the race off a slow tempo and had a checkered passage in the straight last week. Ticking over okay.

Five-up, and last-start seventh over 1800m followed a hold-up near the 400m when he was not fully tested. A soft inside run should save ground, though his recent results still need to improve.

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Portland

Barrier 3 · Jockey Tyler Schiller · Trainer Matthew Smith · 56kg · Form 838615x776

Model win 14.29 · place 3.69

On a quick turnaround. Odds of $61.00 and faded to finish 6th last time at this venue but matched against less formidable competition. Can't leave out of your calculations.

At the latest run 6th of 8 in the G2 Craven Plate at this track on October 24 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Lindermann carrying 59kg at $61. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $71. On the quick backup and proven at the trip.

Comes off two sound efforts at weight-for-age in races not run to suit his stamina. 2000m ideal now and he should be ready.

Fourth-up, coming off a sixth over 1800m after seventh-place finishes over 1900m and 1500m. A previous 2000m win adds staying appeal, though recent form remains a concern.

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Travolta

Barrier 10 · Jockey Tommy Berry · Trainer Chris Waller · 56.5kg · Form 334434x957

Model win 18.91 · place 4.51

Let up. Was $12.00 and came in 7th last time at this venue. Finished 7th in a barrier trial at Rosehill Gardens on Oct 19th. Should be in the finish.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 in the G2 Kingston Town Stakes at this track on September 19 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind The Euphrates with 56kg at $12. Before that 5th of 9 in the G2 Chelmsford Stakes at this track on September 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lindermann carrying 59kg at $81. Not keen on his chances.

Best of those that settled in the last few when making late ground in the Kingston Town (fastest last 200m). Kept fresh. In the mix.

Freshened and four runs into the prep, he finished seventh over 2000m after a fifth over 1600m at Randwick. Earlier 2000m placings offer some hope, but his recent finishes leave him on the fringe.

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Militarize

Barrier 9 · Jockey Zac Purton · Trainer Chris Waller · 58kg · Form 53623x6065

Model win 23.30 · place 5.24

Lost ground in the run home when 5th last run at the track. Likely to bounce back and taking on a lower class of opponents. Can take this out.

Most recently ran last in a small field in the G1 King Charles Iii Stakes at this track on October 17 over 1609m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 59kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $5.50. Not keen on his chances.

Struggled back in distance last time despite sitting second in the run. Ridden quieter out to 2000m will suit, but place preferred.

Five-up and fifth over a mile last start after finishing sixth at 1900m. The 2000m and off-pace map look workable, but he needs to lift on recent results.

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Campaldino

Barrier 8 · Jockey Tim Clark · Trainer Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott · 57.5kg · Form x5172x9070

Model win 51.71 · place 9.44

Jumped at $26.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 11th last run at Caulfield. Will be positive in the run early. Chances are slim.

At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 11th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 9 len behind Pinhole with 58kg at $26. The run before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 13 in a G3 The Bart Cummings at Flemington on October 3 over 2520m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Mr Monaco with 58kg at $9. Hard to fault if at his best.

Hasn't been up to it this time in, pressing forward from wide barriers and offering little resistance at last couple.

Five-up, with poor recent staying results: 11th over 2400m, seventh over 2520m and 12th over 2000m. He maps to lead and returns to the trip of an earlier win, but needs a clear rebound.

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Medatsu

Barrier 14 · Jockey Rachel King · Trainer Chris Waller · 53kg · Form 04954x0354

Model win 63.07 · place 10.94

Odds of $3.10 and made some ground when 4th last time at Port Macquarie but up against a more competitive field. Does take a while to get into stride. Looking at others.

Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 12 in a Pmac Cup at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Cavalry Man with 54.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 12 in a Bm88 at Rosehill on September 26 over 1900m, 0.8 len behind Pinhole carrying 57.5kg at $26. Looks tested against this line-up.

Closed strongly to get within a half-length of the winner at Port Macquarie. Looks close to a win. This is harder, but he isn't the worst.

Five-up, with a fourth over 2000m last start after a fifth at 1900m and a third at 1800m. The on-pace map is a positive, but the wide draw and recent trend leave him with a tough task.

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Don Diego De Vega

Barrier 12 · Jockey Tom Sherry · Trainer Annabel & Rob Archibald · 53.5kg · Form 0642x000x5

Model win 101 · place 15.53

At $8.00 pushed past some when 5th last run at Port Macquarie but facing a stronger group of contenders. Will benefit with the weight drop. Hard to see this being good enough.

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Pmac Cup at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Cavalry Man with 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 11th of 14 in the G3 Ne Manion Cup at Rosehill on March 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 53kg at $9. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Good return over 2000m in fast time. May be looking for further, but any sting out of the track would help.

Second-up after a fifth over 2000m at Port Macquarie, his first official race in nearly a year. Earlier runner-up form over 2800m provides staying credentials, but his current profile makes him a rough chance.

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Doctor Askar

Barrier 1 · Jockey Reece Jones · Trainer Chris Waller · 54.5kg · Form 85216090x0

Model win 175 · place 23.37

Started at $26.00 and not in contention when 10th last time at Seymour but has a nice advantage with a good draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Needs a mighty effort to win this.

Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 10th of 13 in the LR Seymour Cup on October 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wymark carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Electron carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Can feature with the right run.

Yet to fire in Australia. Ran on okay first up over 1600m in his second local campaign and could improve further off that.

Second-up after finishing 10th over 1600m at Seymour, with earlier attempts at 2000m also uncompetitive. The back-of-field map and step to 2000m mean a major turnaround is needed.

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Tavi Time

Barrier 11 · Jockey Sam Clipperton · Trainer Kris Lees · 58.5kg · Form 66x63

Good effort to run 3rd beaten by nearly 3L last start at this track.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 in the G3 Cameron Handicap at Newcastle on September 18 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Fully Lit carrying 59kg at $16. Last start 3rd of 9 in the Big Dance Wild Card at this track on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. Undefeated at the trip and looks hard to beat.

Loomed to fight out the finish before peaking with 100m to go here second up. Gave plenty of weight to the quinella there. Ready?

Third-up and coming off a third over 1600m at Randwick, improving on his sixth at Newcastle. The rise to 2000m poses a new question, while the backmarker map leaves little margin for error.

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Pounding

Barrier 7 · Jockey Luke Nolen · Trainer P G Moody & Katherine Coleman · 56.5kg · Form 2724222834

At $11.00 closed off nicely when 4th last run at Caulfield.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field in the G2 John F Feehan Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 59kg at $71. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 in the G3 Coongy Cup at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Ziryab with 59kg at $11. Not far away last start. Tough old gelding who can feature with the right run.

Ran on nicely late to grab third in the Feehan first up. Excellent from last in the Coongy with 59kg. Must consider.

Third-up, with a fourth over 2000m last start after a third over 1600m; he was beaten 0.9 lengths last time. The 2.5kg drop and patient map suit his closing profile, making him a major player.

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Perisher

Barrier 13 · Jockey Zac Lloyd · Trainer C Maher · 53kg · Form 3113x1

Picked up late to win last start at Rosehill and facing an increased distance. Competing at a higher level of competition.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.75 len in a Bm88 at Rosehill on October 14 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Nobler with 55kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by a head in a 3yo Mdn Sw at Gowran Park on April 22 over 1609m in soft going defeating Alphonsus Liguori with 61kg at $2.40. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.

Impressive local debut off a couple of nice trials. Sprinted sharply from off the pace and came away. Bright future.

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