Race action at Caulfield. Picture: Andrew Filipovic.
Source: The Daily Telegraph

FORM, fields and jockeys for today’s race meeting at Caulfield. All times are local.

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—– Race One: Sportingbet Plate 1000m —-

2.10 Sportingbet Plate 1000m (Apprentices cannot claim) 2-y-o. Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

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1 _ 1 Golden Archer h (7) L Nolen 57.5
2 _ Apollo Creed (8) J Maskiell (a) 56
3 _ Bladon (5) B Melham 56
4 _ 2 Hot Spin (4) Chris Symons 56
5 _ Numen Lumen (6) 56
6 _ Riverbank (1) C Newitt 56
7 _ 3 Stop Sookin (2) Ms Michelle Payne 56
8 _ 1 Flor Do Mar d (3) Dean Holland 55

GOLDEN ARCHER (P G Moody) 2c By Rock Of Gibraltar – Viennetta (1:1-0-0): Toyed with rivals in scoring all the way 2-1/4 len win (55.0) Hot Spin, Predator 1100m F’ton 2yo Plate dead trk Dec 11 on debut. Certain to have admirers with soft win.

APOLLO CREED (John McArdle) 2g: First start. By Primus – She’s A Knockout. No trial form. Out of a Kingston Rule mare. She has one foal to race a winner over 1600m and 2000m. Likely to need time.

BLADON (D A Hayes) 2c: First start. By Churchill Downs – Weekend Surprise. No trial form. Out of a lightly raced city winning Rubiton mare who had three wins all over 1000m. She has four foals to race for three winners. Respect.

HOT SPIN (M Ellerton S Zahra) 2c By Spinning World – Raging Inferno (1:0-1-0): Long odds on debut when surprised with 2-1/4 len 2nd (55.0) Golden Archer 1100m F’ton 2yo Plate dead trk Dec 11 when made late ground. Better for the outing. Worth including.

NUMEN LUMEN (D Binaisse) 2c: First start. By Al Maher – Good Grace. No trial form. Out of a Thunder Gulch mare who was twice placed in town over sprint distances in a short career. She has one foal to race without success.

RIVERBANK (Peter Snowden) 2c: First start. By Elusive Quality – Violet Lane. No trial form. Out of an unraced Danzero mare. She has one foal to race without success.

STOP SOOKIN (Patrick Payne) 2g By Dangerous – Shutrice (1:0-0-1): Unlucky on debut when len, 1/2 len 3rd (55.5) Sepoy, Delago’s Lad 1000m F’ton Maribyrnong Trl dead trk Oct 3 when disappointed for a run. Sent out 26-1 chance and finished gamely. Not without some appeal over this shorter trip. Worth including.

FLOR DO MAR (D A Hayes) 2f By Dash For Cash – Storm Tossed (1:1-0-0): Started favourite and smartly scored runaway 1-3/4 len win (53.5) Bay’s Edge, La Caramba 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Dec 4 on debut. Freshened. Looks promising and certain again to generate plenty of interest.

 

 

—– Race Two – Joe Brown Hcp (72) 1600m —–

2.45 Joe Brown Hcp (72) 1600m (Apprentices can claim)  3-y-o Fillies. Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ 9X71 Little Artist tmh (9) J Noonan (a2) 59
2 _ 3117 I’m Posh dn (2) Nicholas Hall 58.5
3 _ 2X64 Exchanges (6) B Melham 58
4 _ X123 Elsewhere b (7) C Newitt 57
5 _ 3132 Lucky Angel bh (10) 57
6 _ 3313 Manzanilla (4) L Currie 56
7 _ X341 Mary Street h (1) J Maskiell (a1.5) 55.5
8 _ 2629 Be Savvy (3) 54
9 _ 94 Chitty Bang Bang (8) Jack Hill (a2) 53.5
10 _ 7 Deity Dane (5) 53.5

LITTLE ARTIST (P G Moody) 3f By More Than Ready – Regal Touch (4:2-0-0): Not too far behind when first-up 3-3/4 len 7th (56.0) Anabaa’s Legacy 1200m M Valley 3yoF (72) Nov 20 before going on to score 1/2 len win (55.5) Annlea, Lucky Angel 1440m C’field 3yoF (72) dead trk Dec 4. Freshened. Finishing off her races well. Respect over this longer trip.

I’M POSH (C C Alderson) 3f By Happy Giggle – Imposing Annie (10:2-0-2): Won at Ballarat before 3/4 len win (58.0) Waalo, Manzanilla 1600m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 10, then faded to beat just three home when 3-3/4 len 7th (57.5) Annlea 1600m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 17. Forget latest outing. Only other win 1400m. Hope in open event. Expect bold showing.

EXCHANGES (D L Freedman) 3f By Domesday – Taylor Dane (7:1-2-0): Fitter for two runs this time in for 6 len 6th (56.0) Lady Pania 1200m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 3 and 1-3/4 len 4th (58.5) Safe 1440m C’field 3yoF (68) dead trk Dec 15 when jumped away awkwardly and disappointed for a run. Smartly gathered in rivals last start before dashing clear in the straight for soft win. Fitter and will appreciate rise in distance.

ELSEWHERE (Peter Snowden) 3f By Lonhro – Hosiery (6:1-1-2): In the money all three runs back from a spell including 1/2 nk 2nd (58.0) Frenetica 1400m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (68) Nov 24 and 3/4 len, hd 3rd (57.5) Safe, Bedhrah 1440m C’field 3yoF (68) dead trk Dec 15 when struck interference near post. Won 1200m Moe 3yo Mdn good trk Nov 9 at only other run this preparation. Beaten favourite last couple and looking to make amends. Stay with her.

LUCKY ANGEL (A J Vasil) 3f By Redoute’s Choice – Professionelle (6:1-1-3): In the money all four runs this time in including 1/2 len, nk 3rd (55.5) Little Artist, Annlea 1440m C’field 3yoF (72) dead trk Dec 4 and lg hd 2nd (57.0) Annlea 1600m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 17. Made late ground to win 1213m Mornington 3yp+ Mdn dead trk Nov 26 three runs back. Fitter and hope on latest outing when also working home late.

MANZANILLA (D L Freedman) 3f By Stratum – Gypsy Dollar (6:1-0-4): Kidded to rivals in scoring runaway 3-1/2 len win (54.5) Tanah Lot, Port Of Fame 1512m Geelong Mdn Nov 6. Disappointed for a run when unlucky 3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (57.0) I’m Posh, Waalo 1600m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 10. Consistent. Cannot be taken lightly.

MARY STREET (R W Smerdon) 3f By Iglesia – Russian Ballet (5:1-0-1): Slowly away when 5-1/2 len 4th (57.0) Rock Me Sweet 1100m Bendigo 3yoF Mdn heavy trk Nov 25. Broke through with 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Princess Fontaine, Allegretto 1223m Mornington 3yoF Mdn dead trk Dec 10. Getting back in her races and running on and not without some appeal over this longer trip.

BE SAVVY (C C Alderson) 3f By Savabeel – Curvy Girl (6:0-3-0): Jumped away awkwardly when nk 2nd (57.0) Petachi 1400m Cranbourne 3yoF Mdn dead trk Dec 5, then 5-3/4 len 9th (55.0) Safe 1440m C’field 3yoF (68) dead trk Dec 15. Eligible for easier races.

CHITTY BANG BANG (R C Eddy) 3f By Court Of Jewels – Jacquesson (2:0-0-0): Disappointed for a run when 13-1/2 len 9th (57.0) I’m Posh 1400m Ballarat 3yoF Mdn dead trk Nov 21, then 4-1/4 len 4th (55.0) I’m Posh 1600m M Valley 3yoF (68) Dec 10. Hard to enthuse on exposed form.

DEITY DANE (K M Keys) 3f By Danbird – Godstar (1:0-0-0): Not keen following debut 4-3/4 len 7th (55.0) Devised 1400m Cranbourne 3yo Mdn slow trk Dec 19. Looks tested.

—– Race Three: Dennis Hanrahan Hcp 1200m —–

3.20 Dennis Hanrahan Hcp 1200m (Apprentices can claim)  3-y-o. Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ 5349 Intencion h (4) J Maskiell (a1.5) 59
2 _ 2121 Typeface (5) J Noonan (a2) 59
3 _ X866 Hierarchy dm (3) C Newitt 58.5
4 _ 1 A Beta Imagination (2) 55.5
5 _ 1 Dubawi Gold m (6) D Gauci 55.5
6 _ 28X1 Royal Rambler (9) I Culliver 55.5
7 _ 621 Ben Zena dh (7) L Nolen 54.5
8 _ 50X1 On Face Value (8) 54.5
9 _ 34X5 Metallic Grey (1) D Yendall 54
10 _ 7X35 Lightenuff (10) Dean Holland 54

INTENCION (A J Vasil) 3c By Commands – Acupuncture (5:1-0-1): Showed handy form previous two outings in Group events including 3/4 len 4th (54.0) Anacheeva 1400m C’field 3yo CG Prel. Sept 18 when struck interference near 600m before 7-1/2 len 9th (55.5) Anacheeva 1600m C’field Caulfield Gneas Oct 9 when tightened for room and struck interference early on. Long odds last start and never a threat. Hope back in this easier event. Stays under notice.

TYPEFACE (D L Freedman) 3c By Elusive Quality – Lucida (4:2-2-0): Started favourite all four outings to date including lg nk 2nd (54.5) Brazilian Pulse 1300m Sandown-Hillside 3yo (68) dead trk Sept 15 before a let-up and 3/4 len win (57.5) Zingaia, Gig Guide 1000m M Valley 3yo (72) Nov 20 when slowly away. Freshened. Made good ground late to score runaway win last start. Respect over this distance. Go well.

HIERARCHY (Peter Snowden) 3g By Reset – Proud Event (7:2-0-0): Long odds but not too far behind when second-up 3 len 6th (57.0) Pimpala Secret 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm75) Nov 13. Safely held surrounding form including 7-1/2 len 6th (56.5) Winning Glory 1500m R’hill 3yo (Bm75) slow trk Dec 4. Showed useful form first preparation in Listed company over 1200m and 1400m. Respect in this line up. Cannot be dismissed.

A BETA IMAGINATION (M A Kavanagh) 3g By Bradbury’s Luck – All Imagination (1:1-0-0): Struck interference near 800m but still smartly gathered in the leaders before dashing clear for a easy 1-1/2 len win (57.0) Lizawi, He’s Reeling 1000m Ballarat 3yo Mdn dead trk Dec 1. Freshened. Looks promising. Go well.

DUBAWI GOLD (J D Sadler) 3g By Dubawi – Export Gold (1:1-0-0): Sent out favourite and toyed with opposition in scoring all the way 4-1/4 len win (55.0) Halo’d Be Thy Name, Oratorium 1100m Ballarat Mdn slow trk Dec 12. Certain to generate plenty of interest on city debut.

ROYAL RAMBLER (M R Drew) 3c By King Of Roses – Westminster (3:1-1-0): Long odds and never a factor when 6-1/4 len 8th (54.0) Spirited Eagle 1200m M Valley 2yo Hcp slow trk July 3. Kept up handy first-up record with all the way 4-1/2 len win (56.5) Miss Bon Beach, Right Vintage 1018m Mornington Mdn dead trk Dec 10 when favourite. Tougher this time. Place chance looks best.

BEN ZENA (P G Moody) 3g By Oamaru Force – Bent Zena (3:1-1-0): Held ground for nk 2nd (56.5) Minou 1200m Ballarat Mdn dead trk Dec 1 before scoring all the way 3-1/2 len win (55.5) Medal Day, Persian Royalty 1200m Traralgon 3yo Mdn dead trk Dec 12 when odds-on favourite. Stable in form. Respect.

ON FACE VALUE (S B R Laming) 3c By Face Value – Rapid Dent (4:1-0-0): Struggled for form two outings last campaign including 18-3/4 len 11th (55.0) Servant 1420m F’ton 2yo Hcp heavy trk June 26. Smartly gathered in rivals before dashing clear in the straight to score first-up 1-3/4 len win (57.0) Danish Love Match, Lightenuff 1100m Stony Creek 3yo Mdn dead trk Dec 4. Tougher this time and others look to have the edge.

METALLIC GREY (Todd Rawiller) 3g By Snitzel – Geordoba (3:0-0-1): Lost a plate when 5-1/4 len 4th (57.5) Trudeau 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp slow trk June 2. Jumped away awkwardly and disappointed for a run when handy 1-3/4 len 5th (56.5) Proud Albert 1000m M Valley Mdn Dec 10. Getting back in his races and running on. Likely to find this too short.

LIGHTENUFF (K M Keys) 3g By Lago Delight – Hotnuff (3:0-0-1): Hung out when 1-3/4 len, len 3rd (57.0) On Face Value, Danish Love Match 1100m Stony Creek 3yo Mdn dead trk Dec 4. Checked at start and struck interference near 800m when 2-1/4 len 5th (57.0) Vienna Snitzel 1000m Pakenham 3yo Mdn Dec 17. More required.

—– Race Four – Allan Wicks Hcp (82) 2400m —–

4.00 Allan Wicks Hcp (82) 2400m (Apprentices can claim) Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ 2414 Irel dm (14) Jack Hill (a2) 59
2 _ 3212 De Arias tmb (3) J Mott 58
3 _ 0662 Family Bliss dn (6) S W Arnold 58
4 _ 6585 Diamondsondinside mh (11) Nicholas Hall 57.5
5 _ 4290 Humaway mhn (4) J Maskiell (a1.5) 56.5
6 _ 4041 Journey m (5) B Melham 56
7 _ 1718 Nanbrooke Nic dn (7) 55
8 _ 4136 Sister Norma mn (1) Chris Symons 55
9 _ 2321 Jewel Thief hn (10) L Nolen 54
10 _ 2009 Rentarossa (2) 54
11 _ 5731 Arch Pegasus mh (12) C Newitt 53
12 _ 0311 Pheromone d (13) J Noonan (a2) 53
13 _ 5191 Tamanu Park (9) Ms Michelle Payne 53
14 _ 6001 Mateo dm (8) 53

IREL (Robert Hickmott) 4g By Istidaad – God’s Angel (11:4-1-0): Struck interference near post when 1/2 nk win (51.0) Robdon Flyer, Musical Hit 2400m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp heavy trk Nov 27before holding ground for midfield 6-3/4 len 4th (55.0) Star Of Jeune 2500m M Valley (89) dead trk Dec 10. Imported galloper who must be considered on first preparation here. Hope on recent win. Go well.

DE ARIAS (J Edwards B W Elkington) 7g By Montjeu – Miss Fonteyn (55:8-6-10): Struck interference near 200m when 1/2 len win (53.0) Ishant, Golago 2000m C’field (89) dead trk Dec 4, then 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.0) Escape Artist 1900m Traralgon L. Valley Cup dead trk Dec 12. Racing in strong form. Beaten favourite last start but nevertheless worked home strongly. Will appreciate rise in distance. Stays under notice.

FAMILY BLISS (M E Templeton) 6g By Jeune – Most Beautiful (35:5-4-4): Hung out when 7-1/4 len 6th (58.0) Nanbrooke Nic 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Dec 3, then 4 len 2nd (59.0) Chaparro 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Dec 12. Mixing form. Wins from 2000m to 3000m. Form on wet and dry trks. Hope in open event. Stays under notice.

DIAMONDSONDINSIDE (Luke Oliver) 8g By Iglesia – Precious Pearl (68:10-5-8): Thereabouts recent appearances including 5-1/2 len 8th (54.5) Windarra Place 2000m Ararat Ararat Cup dead trk Nov 7 and 4-3/4 len 5th (59.0) Lucky Eighty Eight 2100m Sandown-Lakeside (78) Nov 24. Has won up to 2020m. Handy minor place record this course. Go close.

HUMAWAY (B Cozamanis) 6g By Hemingway – Sinclair Song (53:7-7-4): Long odds and ran accordingly when 6-1/2 len 9th (59.0) Sir Walter 2406m Geelong (78) dead trk Oct 20 and 11-1/4 len last (56.0) Grail Jeuney 1600m M Valley (82) dead trk Dec 12 following a let-up. Some hope 2nd 3000m M Valley (82) good trk Oct 1 three runs back.

JOURNEY (D A Hayes) 5m By Jeune – Hasty Jest (12:3-1-0): Tested when second-up 1-1/4 len 4th (55.5) Showstoppa 2100m Sandown-Lakeside FM Hcp-82 Nov 24. Surrounding form handy including len win (53.0) Down Under Boy, Musty Springs 2014m M’ville (94) dead trk Dec 11 when always handy to the lead. Shown enough to measure up. Boxed on well last start. Worth including.

NANBROOKE NIC (M L Ashton) 8g By Picnicker – Nanbrooke Lass (49:4-10-1): Won two of last four including upset nk win (54.0) Cheddington, Butwaittheresmore 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Dec 3 before dismal effort when 21 len 8th (57.0) Chaparro 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Dec 12. In the money six of ten this distance including three wins. Can surprise.

SISTER NORMA (G Eurell) 4m By Superior Sateen – Nassi Angel (14:4-0-2): In the money previous two starts including nose, 1/2 len 3rd (56.0) Showstoppa, Jewel Thief 2100m Sandown-Lakeside FM Hcp-82 Nov 24 before close-up 2-1/2 len 6th (56.0) Manila Jewel 2040m M Valley FM Hcp-89 Dec 17. Won 2040m M Valley (78) good trk Oct 29 three runs back. Only lightly raced but shown plenty. Hope in open event.

JEWEL THIEF (P G Moody) 4m By Johar – Astralita (12:2-4-2): Jumped away awkwardly when nose 2nd (53.0) Showstoppa 2100m Sandown-Lakeside FM Hcp-82 Nov 24 before return to form with 2-1/4 len win (54.0) Sweet Talking Guy, Orienteer 2040m M Valley (78) Dec 17. Smartly gathered in rivals from the turn before dashing clear in the straight. Looks gennuine improver. Go well.

RENTAROSSA (T K O’Sullivan) 5g By Testa Rossa – High Rent (36:3-5-6): Long odds and ran accordingly when 7-1/2 len 12th (53.0) Windarra Place 2000m Ararat Ararat Cup dead trk Nov 7 when disappointed for a run and 9-1/2 len 9th (59.0) You’rejokingme 2040m M Valley (72) dead trk Dec 10. Wait until he shows more. Not keen.

ARCH PEGASUS (Luke Oliver) 5g By Fusaichi Pegasus – Aldarch (21:4-2-3): Held ground for nk, 1-1/2 len 3rd (57.0) Titus Vinius, Equal Rights 2025m Cranbourne (68) Dec 5 before 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Rhythmic King, Knightsbridge 2010m Wangaratta (68) dead trk Dec 14. Not a prolfic winner. Looks tested this time.

PHEROMONE (D L Freedman) 4g By Zabeel – Shovoff (13:3-1-3): Struck interference early on and disappointed for a run when len win (54.0) Chaparro, Burlington 2425m Mornington (68) dead trk Nov 26, then len win (56.0) Don’t Look Ethol, Jose Amigo 2200m Bairnsdale (68) dead trk Dec 20. Looks genuine improver. This not beyond him. Looking for more ground now and this will suit.

TAMANU PARK (J B Cummings) 4g By Bletchley Park – She’s Zeel (12:3-1-0): Poor showing for 5-3/4 len 9th (53.0) Tio Rossa 2040m M Valley (82) Nov 20. Won two of last three including 1/2 len win (54.5) Gigantor, Borscht 2000m Werribee (72) dead trk Dec 4. Hope on best efforts. Take on trust.

MATEO (A W Noonan) 5h By Carnegie – Candid Smile (20:2-1-3): Always to the rear of the field and beat one home when 7-3/4 len 10th (54.0) Orienteer 2000m Mornington (68) Nov 20 before return to form with 1-1/4 len win (56.5) Haumea, Moshav 2444m Mornington (62) dead trk Dec 10. Not a prolific winner. Looks tested.

—– Race Five – East West Roofing Lord Stakes 1700m —–

4.40 East West Roofing Lord Stakes 1700m (Apprentices cannot claim) Prize money: $100,000; 1st $60,000; 2nd $18,000; 3rd $9,000; 4th $4,500; 5th $2,500.

1 _ 0807 Rabbuka m (3) 59
2 _ 1117 Crabs dmn (1) Jack Hill (a) 57.5
3 _ 8X51 Rockwood (7) L Nolen 57.5
4 _ 0511 Aloha tdmh (4) C Newitt 56.5
5 _ 0646 Anavalanche thn (5) B Melham 55
6 _ 7651 Wind Shear t (2) J Maskiell (a) 55
7 _ 0057 Absolute Faith (8) J Noonan (a) 54
8 _ 2662 Lakedro m (6) Chris Symons 54

RABBUKA (E V Musgrove) 7g By Giant’s Causeway – Explosive (26:8-3-2): Struggled for form three runs last preparation including 7 len 11th (58.0) Firebolt 1500m R’hill Shannon Stakes Sept 18. Faired no better when first-up 10-3/4 len 7th (59.0) Aloha  1730m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Handy second-up record but needs to recapture form. Handles good to heavy going. Fitter for recent outing and not hopeless.

CRABS (C F Hyland) 7g By Danasinga – Lady Chanele (51:10-7-6): Won previous four runs including lg nk win (54.0) Kerdem, Red Buttons 2500m M Valley Open Hcp slow trk Sept 11 before final outing last preparation when 5-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Harris Tweed  2500m F’ton Bart Cummings dead trk Oct 3. Resuming. Not a strong record first-up but wins from 1700m to 2500m. This not too strong. Consider.

ROCKWOOD (Tony McEvoy) 6g By Rock Of Gibraltar – Foxwood (21:4-4-1): Improved on first-up 4-3/4 len last (56.5) Tramuntana  1100m M’ville Fly Hcp dead trk Oct 30 with 1/2 hd win (60.0) Silky Smooth, Fraaclase 1400m Morphettville Parks (94) Dec 4. Freshened. Has won up to 2000m. Respect in this small field. One of the main dangers.

ALOHA (M G Price) 4m By Encosta De Lago – Tennessee Midnight (14:5-3-3): Looking to cap off a hattrick following 2-1/4 len win (53.5) Ishant, Fast Future 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 and 3-3/4 len win (53.5) Lakedro, Sadalbari 1730m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec  11. In form and winning in easy fashion. Favourite last couple and certain again to have solid support.

ANAVALANCHE (R W Smerdon) 6g By Perugino – Affluent (25:5-2-3): Struggled for form four runs this preparation including 9-3/4 len  4th (54.5) Jungle Ruler 1300m Sandown-Hillside Open Hcp heavy trk Nov 27 and 7-1/2 len 6th (54.5) Aloha 1730m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Hard to recommend on current form. Wait until he shows more.

WIND SHEAR (D R Sutton) 6g By Flying Spur – Kajar (44:5-3-5): Held ground for handy midfield 4-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Aloha 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 before return to form with len win (56.5) Cascabel, Okay Oky 1420m F’ton (89) dead trk Dec 11. Looking for more ground now and this will suit. Go well.

ABSOLUTE FAITH (John McArdle) 4m By Not A Single Doubt – Tender Saint (15:2-2-3): Tested in Listed company when midfield 4-1/4 len  5th (54.0) Royal Commands 1600m C’field M Classic slow trk Oct 13. No better when 7 len 7th (53.0) Eraset 1600m Sale Sale Cup dead trk Oct 24 when jumped away awkwardly. Let-up since. Hard to recommend on four runs back from a spell.

LAKEDRO (G Eurell) 5g By Clangalang – Enchanting Style (16:4-3-3): Safely held 4-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Aloha 1600m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20. Made late ground for 3-3/4 len 2nd (53.0) Aloha  1730m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Wins from 1600m to 2025m. Some hope down in the weights.

—– Race Six – Christmas Stakes 1200m —–

5.20 Christmas Stakes 1200m (Apprentices cannot claim) Prize money: $100,000; 1st $60,000; 2nd $18,000; 3rd $9,000; 4th $4,500; 5th $2,500.

1 _ 4101 Grand Duels tdh (19) S W Arnold 59
2 _ 3661 Keano dm (18) J Mott 57
3 _ X590 Cocinero cdn (1) Nicholas Hall 56.5
4 _ 0X67 Commanding Hope cd (2) D Yendall 56.5
5 _ 009X Excelltastic tmhn (14) L Nolen 56.5
6 _ 1065 Veewap tdmh (3) 56
7 _ 3101 About Ready cdmh (5) Dale Smith 55.5
8 _ 500X Huxssen td (12) B Melham 55.5
9 _ X819 King Carnage dm (10) 55.5
10 _ 1822 Gold In Dubai c (8) D Gauci 54.5
11 _ 4121 Miss Octopussy cdn (7) Dean Holland 54
12 _ 46X3 Offenders db (4) C Newitt 54
13 _ 0143 Ortayga cdmn (15) 54
14 _ 47X7 Zedi Knight dmhn (16) Chris Symons 54
15 _ 69X0 Snip Esprit d (6) 54
16 _ 570X Ma Shang dm (17) J Noonan (a) 54 EMERGENCIES
17 _ 9X36 Going Spending tdh (13) J Maskiell (a) 54
18 _ 438X Lord Pyrus mb (9) 54
19 _ 4239 Testapal dm (11) 54

GRAND DUELS (B Cozamanis) 7g By Marechal – Valentine’s Gift (35:8-4-4): Form surrounding 7-1/4 len 12th (54.5) Temple Of Boom  1100m F’ton Swisse Stakes slow trk Nov 4 sound winning two of last three including 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Big Spirit, Ortayga 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4 when struck interference near 800m. Freshened. Won in Listed company three runs back. Best on dead trks. Chance with favourable conditions.

KEANO (D T O’Brien) 5h By Pins – O’Really (23:6-1-4): Disappointed for a run when 4-1/4 len 6th (53.5) Set For Fame 1100m C’field Caulfield Spr heavy trk Oct 16, then sht 1/2 hd win (55.0) Ahdashim, Lady Gaga 1400m F’ton Hcp dead trk Nov 6. Let-up since. Handy record this t/d. Respect on current form. One of the main chances.

COCINERO (R D Griffiths) 9g By Encosta De Lago – Cantinela (55:11-5-4): Disappointed for a run when 3-1/2 len 9th (59.0) King Carnage 1200m Ballarat Open Hcp Nov 21. Checked near 200m when  4-1/2 len 11th (57.0) King Hoaks 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec  11. Not far behind three runs this time in. Goes well this t/d. This not beyond him on current form. Go close.

COMMANDING HOPE (C F Hyland) 6g By Commands – Divine Hope (24:4-7-2): Handy form two runs back from a spell for len 6th (58.0) Waltzes 1000m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 and 2-3/4 len 7th (56.5) King Hoaks 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. In the money ten of 16 this distance including two wins. Expect bold showing.

EXCELLTASTIC (P G Moody) 5h By Exceed And Excel – Fantail (27:6-3-5): Struggled in Listed event when 4-1/4 len 10th (56.0) Pennacchio 1500m E Farm Spear Chief Hcp June 5, then sent to the paddock following 11-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Doubtful Jack 1420m F’ton Open Hcp heavy trk June 26. Resuming. Not noted for first-up form and yet to win under 1400m. Likely to need a run or two.

VEEWAP (A J Vasil) 5g By Lonhro – Crowning Jewel (25:7-4-3): Held ground for midfield 5-1/4 len 6th (56.5) Danzylum 1440m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4 before handy performance when 2-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Impressive Eagle 1400m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec  18. Useful record this t/d. Hope in open event. Should make presence felt.

ABOUT READY (M G Price) 5m By More Than Ready – Quiz About (15:6-2-2): Form surrounding Listed 5 len 14th (54.5) Status Symbol  1100m F’ton Crown Promenade heavy trk Nov 4 ok. Won two of last three including Listed 1/2 len win (53.5) Rock The Moment, Miss With Attitude 1200m M’ville City Of Marion dead trk Dec 11 when struck interference at start and hung in. Only lightly raced but shown plenty. Will prove hard to hold out. Look for her late.

HUXSSEN (J T Conlan) 5g By Hussonet – Musical Tones (19:5-1-0): Slowly away when 5-1/4 len 15th (53.5) Beaded 1350m D’ben Brc Sprint May 22 and 6-1/4 len 15th (54.0) Daunting Lad 1000m E Farm Lightning Hcp June 12. Resuming. Was 4th Belgietto 1000m Moe barrier trial heavy trk Dec 1. In the money three of four first-up including win Listed Mornington Hareeba Stks good trk last preparation. Shown handy form previous preparations at Group level. Go well.

KING CARNAGE (D W Brown) 6g By King Charlemagne – Matilla (35:9-6-5): Hung in when 3/4 len win (54.5) Produced, Orbit Express  1200m Ballarat Open Hcp Nov 21. Jumped away awkwardly when 5-3/4 len 9th (57.0) Eclair Mystic 1000m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 18. No easier this time. Others look to have his measure.

GOLD IN DUBAI (Mark Riley) 5g By Desert Sun – Rory’s Song (23:3-6-3): Protest lodged, dismissed when hd 2nd (58.5) Obstinado  1200m Launceston Newmarket Hcp Nov 18, then 3/4 len 2nd (54.0) King Hoaks 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Beaten favourite two runs back in Listed event. Looking to make amends. Best at this distance but wins are proving hard to come by.

MISS OCTOPUSSY (T J Hughes Jnr) 4m By Lonhro – Ponton Flyer (12:4-3-2): Sound form four outings this campaign including sht hd  2nd (55.0) Impressive Eagle 1200m M Valley Leilani Classic Nov 20 and soft all the away 2-3/4 len win (56.0) Lady Gaga, Off The Planet 1200m C’field FM Hcp-89 dead trk Dec 4. Good record this t/d. Worth thought in stronger field. Must be respect on exposed form.

OFFENDERS (Peter Snowden) 5g By Canny Lad – Parole (18:4-5-2): Handy midfield 3-3/4 len 6th (53.0) Berlioz 1700m F’ton Open Hcp slow trk Aug 7 final outing last preparation. Disappointed for a run when first-up 3/4 len, 1/2 nk 3rd (53.0) King Hoaks, Gold In Dubai 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Beaten favourite last start and looking to make amends. Wins from 1200m to 1600m and in the money all four runs this distance. Honest. Go close.

ORTAYGA (C J Cassar) 6g By El Moxie – Self Centred (37:7-8-6): Sound form in weaker events including 3/4 len 4th (53.5) Waltzes  1000m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 and 1-1/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (53.5) Grand Duels, Big Spirit 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4. Won  1200m Kyneton (92) ded trk three runs back. Looks tested this time.

ZEDI KNIGHT (B J McCarthy) 6g By Zeditave – Sly Sandra (20:6-3-3): Tightened for room, hung out and lame after 4 len 7th (56.5) Plumbago 1000m Morphettville Parks Fly May 8. Struck interference near 200m when first-up 6 len 7th (54.0) Grand Duels  1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk Dec 4. Wait until he shows more. Handy record this distance but poor record this course.

SNIP ESPRIT (J G Symons S Laxon) 6g By Bel Esprit – French Snip (29:6-3-4): Slowly away and hung in when 6-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Veewap 1200m Swan Hill Golden Topaz slow trk June 11. Vetted after first-up 15-3/4 len last (57.5) Chunky Custard 1050m M’ville (94) dead trk Dec 11. Suspect after recent outing. Prefer to see.

MA SHANG (A W Noonan) 6g By Zerpour – Bowen Arrow (24:5-2-3): Midfield 9-3/4 len 7th (53.5) Doubtful Jack 1600m F’ton Winter C’ship slow trk July 10 before final outing last preparation when  14 len last (53.0) Bonindi 1514m M Valley Open Hcp slow trk July  24. Resuming. Was 1/2 len, 1/2 len 3rd Belgietto, Tristasun 1000m Moe barrier trial heavy trk Dec 1. Not noted for first-up form. Later on.

GOING SPENDING (K Chapman) 8g By Dangerous – Go Spending (51:6-8-5): Made good ground late for first-up nose, 1/2 nk 3rd (59.0) The Fugitive, Belcino 955m M Valley (82) dead trk Nov 12, then 2-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Trusted Partner 1000m M Valley (82) dead trk Dec 12. Looks tested in this field. Passing.

LORD PYRUS (Ms J Mawer) 5g By Pyrus – Eminent Walk (13:4-2-4): Struck interference near 600m and disappointed for a run when nk, len 3rd (53.0) Georgia’s Boy, Dr Nipandtuck 1300m Bendigo Open Hcp May 20, then 3-1/2 len 8th (53.5) Leica Larrikin 1600m F’ton Prov. Plate dead trk June 5 at final outing last preparation. Resuming. Not a strong first-up record. Not fancied.

TESTAPAL (R F Cameron) 4g By Testa Rossa – Jolipal (10:3-3-1): In the money previous two runs including nk, 1/2 len 3rd (53.5) Launay, Amaethon 1400m F’ton 45yo (89) slow trk Nov 2 before creditable effort in Listed event when 2-1/4 len 9th (55.0) Obstinado 1200m Launceston Newmarket Hcp Nov 18 when disappointed for a run. Chance down in the weights.
 
—– Race Seven – Frank O’Brien Hcp (89) 1200m —–

6.00 Frank O’Brien Hcp (89) 1200m (Apprentices can claim)  4-y-o and up Mares. Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ 033X Ariarni dmhn (14) 59
2 _ 4078 Take All Of Me (13) Jack Hill (a2) 58
3 _ X214 Little Gem mh (12) Dale Smith 57
4 _ 2809 Alpharari d (1) C Newitt 56.5
5 _ 108X Reconcentrate dm (7) I Gundogdu (a2) 56.5
6 _ 057X With Apologies tdm (10) J Noonan (a2) 56.5
7 _ 111X Mid Summer Music dmh (5) L Nolen 56
8 _ 0730 My Girl Helen tm (6) 56
9 _ X7X3 Luminous Harmony dh (11) B Melham 55
10 _ X7X6 Piece Of The Sky dn (9) Chris Symons 54.5
11 _ 3120 Shabangabang dm (4) 54.5
12 _ 2X10 Simply Put dn (3) J Maskiell (a1.5) 54.5
13 _ 8263 Nosugar t (2) 53.5
14 _ 4129 Gossip Girl mh (8) Ms Michelle Payne 53

ARIARNI (A J Vasil) 5m By Hawk Wing – Lady Durelle (24:6-3-6): Handy form last prep including len, nose 3rd (55.0) Das Machen, Bel Shoes 1200m M Valley FM Hcp slow trk June 14 and lg nk, 2 len 3rd (54.5) Das Machen, Altitude 1200m M Valley M Hcp slow trk July 3. Resuming. Unbeaten first-up including win 1000m Ballarat C1 good trk. Best at this distance but only minor placed three of eight this course. Keep safe.

TAKE ALL OF ME (B J Purcell) 5m By Jeune – Tickle My (16:3-1-3): Disappointed for a run when 5-3/4 len 7th (53.5) Jersey Lily 1400m F’ton Herald Sun Stks slow trk Nov 2, then 4-3/4 len 8th (55.0) Impressive Eagle 1200m M Valley Leilani Classic Nov 20. Freshened. Wins from 1000m to 1300m. Should find this a little easier than last couple. Poor record this t/d but this not too strong. Improvement wouldn’t surpsie.

LITTLE GEM (M G Price) 4m By Planchet – Crimson Gem (15:5-2-0): Sound form three runs this time in including second-up 1-3/4 len win (56.0) Gossip Girl, Inablitz 1100m Seymour (78) Nov 18 and 3/4 len 4th (57.5) Doyadeal 1200m M Valley (82) Dec 17. Can race handy to the lead all come from behind. Hope in this field. One of the main chances.

ALPHARARI (Ms A Bennett) 5m By Distant Music – Inner Secrets (22:3-4-1): More required following 8-1/2 len 11th (54.5) Launay  1400m F’ton 45yo (89) slow trk Nov 2 and 9-1/2 len last (55.0) Impressive Eagle 1200m M Valley Leilani Classic Nov 20 when checked early on. Freshened. In the money five of 14 this distance but poor record this course with only a minor placing from four. Capable of better. Not hopeless in this field.

RECONCENTRATE (John McArdle) 5m By Reset – Border Reverie (22:6-1-2): Vetted after 3-1/4 len 10th (55.5) Xaieta 1400m Morphettville Parks (86) dead trk July 3. Ran wide during race and struck interference near 200m when 4-1/2 len 8th (55.0) Bondarchuk  1250m Morphettville Parks (86) dead trk July 10. Resuming. In the money two of five first-up. Best at this distance. Keep safe.

WITH APOLOGIES (A W Noonan) 6m By Testa Rossa – Fraarie (28:5-1-4): Struggled for form three runs last time in including  2-3/4 len 5th (55.5) Avionics 1200m C’field FM Hcp dead trk Feb 27 and 5-1/2 len 7th (59.0) Tahnee Topaz 1200m Sandown-Lakeside M (82) dead trk Mar 17. Resuming. In the money three of six first-up including two wins. Best this trip. Worth including.

MID SUMMER MUSIC (P G Moody) 5m By Oamaru Force – Samsara Lady (5:4-0-1): Struck interference at start when 2 len win (53.5) Cool Diva, She’s Good As Gold 1300m Sandown-Lakeside M Hcp-78 heavy trk Aug 4, then 1-1/4 len win (56.0) Illusionary, She’s Good As Gold  1300m Sandown-Hillside M (82) heavy trk Aug 15 when struck interference near 1000m. Only tried on wet trks. Must be respected on exposed form. Drawn favourable barrier and will be prominent.

MY GIRL HELEN (P T Hyland) 4m By Not A Single Doubt – Capricious (25:4-1-6): Boxed on well for len, len 3rd (54.0) Ourkohinoor, Alittlevolcanic 1000m Sandown-Hillside FM heavy trk Nov 27, then not far behind when 3-1/4 len 10th (54.0) Big Spirit 1000m M Valley M Hcp Dec 17 when she beat one home. Wins over 1000m and 1100m. Rarely puts in a bad run. Worth including.

LUMINOUS HARMONY (Andrew Noblet) 4m By Fastnet Rock – Feminine Wiles (9:3-0-2): Only run last preparation when dissappointing  4-3/4 len 7th (56.0) Harkaway 1300m Geelong Synthetic (78) Sept 10. Held ground throughout for nose, len 3rd (57.5) Nakaaya, Shabangabang 1200m M Valley M (78) dead trk Dec 12 when resuming. Wins from 1200m to 1400m. Sound last start performance. Stays under notice.

PIECE OF THE SKY (G Eurell) 5m By Hurricane Sky – Tiger Belle (21:3-3-2): Faded badly in the run home to beat three home only run last preparation when 10-3/4 len 7th (54.0) Viking Turf Belle 1200m M Valley FM Hcp-89 slow trk June 23. Struck interference near post but handy effort for 1-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Big Spirit 1000m M Valley M Hcp Dec 17 when resuming. Won three of eight this distance. Some hope on recent outing.

SHABANGABANG (F Houlahan B Johnston) 4m By Bertolini – Dancing Hero (21:5-3-1): In the money previous three starts including nose  2nd (57.0) Nakaaya 1200m M Valley M (78) dead trk Dec 12 before 5 len last (56.0) Doyadeal 1200m M Valley (82) Dec 17. In the money five of ten this distance including two wins. Hope on best efforts. Take on trust.

SIMPLY PUT (D R Sutton) 4m By Charge Forward – Simply The Best (7:2-2-1): Sent out favourite and scored 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Ossie Embrace, Show Bling 1200m M Valley FM Hcp-82 Oct 29. Tested in Listed event and faded badly in the straight to finish 14-3/4 len  12th (54.0) Happy Hippy 1500m Sandown-Hillside Summoned Stakes heavy trk Nov 13. Let-up since. Find this easier and back over more suitable ground. Likely improver.

NOSUGAR (M Ellerton S Zahra) 5m By Lonhro – Latte (25:3-5-5): Disappointed for a run when 3-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Esprit De Bullet  955m M Valley (82) Dec 3, then lg nk, nose 3rd (56.0) La Bella Roo, Belle Diva 1100m C’field M (72) dead trk Dec 15. Can mix form. Minor placed two of last three. Go close.

GOSSIP GIRL (J W Mason) 4m By Testa Rossa – Secret Scoop (9:3-1-1): Attempted to lead all the way when 1-3/4 len 2nd (53.0) Little Gem 1100m Seymour (78) Nov 18. Checked near 100m when 5-1/2 len 9th (59.0) Flourishing 1000m F’ton 34yoFM (72) dead trk Dec  11. Long odds last start and safely held. Looking to others.

—– Race Eight – Ken Sturt Hcp (82) 1400m —–

6.40 Ken Sturt Hcp (82) 1400m (Apprentices can claim) Prize money: $70,000; 1st $42,700; 2nd $12,600; 3rd $6,300; 4th $3,150; 5th $1,750.

1 _ X000 Montego Bay dm (4) I Gundogdu (a2) 59
2 _ 3809 Vocalic dm (1) 59
3 _ 5952 Cascabel tm (5) C Newitt 58.5
4 _ 0X06 Prospect dmn (15) Jarrod Fry (a2) 58.5
5 _ X141 Shadowfax dn (13) S W Arnold 58.5
6 _ 1241 Foxham dm (10) 58
7 _ 15X1 The Wingman cmh (12) 58
8 _ 8X14 Tough Future dm (7) A Mc Cabe (a3) 58
9 _ 0240 Did We Win d (6) Chris Symons 57
10 _ 077X Fitoussi tmh (11) L Nolen 57
11 _ 3240 Siberian n (14) J Mott 57
12 _ X707 Skystreamer hn (16) 57
13 _ 0600 Mondano mh (9) 56.5
14 _ 7074 Ransom Willy db (2) J Noonan (a2) 56.5
15 _ 2214 No Vacancy mh (3) J Maskiell (a1.5) 56
16 _ 3586 Guru Bob b (8) 55

MONTEGO BAY (C J Davies) 7g By Gallo Di Ferro – Wild Streak (29:8-1-2): Poor showing three runs this time in including 7-1/2 len last (54.0) King Carnage 1200m Ballarat Open Hcp Nov 21 and  10-1/4 len 12th (57.0) Wind Shear 1420m F’ton (89) dead trk Dec 11. Wins from 1300m to 1800m and in the money four of ten this trip including three wins. This not too strong and improvement wouldn’t surprise.

VOCALIC (Ricky Maund) 8g By Easy Rocking – Telltina (82:16-6-4): Checked near 200m when 7 len last (53.0) King Hoaks 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11, then 5-1/2 len 9th (53.0) Impressive Eagle 1400m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 18. Hope on 3rd 1400m Bendeigo Open Hcp dead trk Oct 27 four runs back.

CASCABEL (R D Griffiths) 5g By Bel Esprit – Gogo Doll (28:5-5-3): Freshened before handy 2-3/4 len 5th (59.0) Translation  1400m Sandown-Lakeside (78) Nov 24 and len 2nd (55.0) Wind Shear  1420m F’ton (89) dead trk Dec 11. Finishing off his races strongly. Goes well this course and minor placed five of nine this distance. Should make presence felt.

PROSPECT (Ms T Templeton) 7g By Mujahid – Pitch (54:7-3-9): Two runs this time in for close-up 3-1/2 len 12th (53.5) Waltzes 1000m M Valley Open Hcp Nov 20 and 1-3/4 len 6th (53.0) King Hoaks 1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11. Fitter. Looking for more ground now and this will suit.

SHADOWFAX (M A Kavanagh) 5g By Daggers Drawn – Kirkebi (10:4-1-2): Sound form three runs this time in. Second-up 1-3/4 len  4th (53.0) Launay 1400m F’ton 45yo (89) slow trk Nov 2. Won two of three this preparation including 2-1/2 len win (57.0) Sarenko, Adams Bell 1200m M Valley (78) dead trk Dec 10 when led all the way when odds-on favourite. Honest galloper. Expect bold showing.

FOXHAM (Tony McEvoy) 5g By Tale Of The Cat – Centrestream (23:5-3-1): Struck interference near 600m when 4-3/4 len 4th (56.5) I’m Imposing 2000m C’field (82) slow trk Oct 13. In the money three of last four including 3 len win (55.5) Generous Beau, You Or Me  1800m M’ville (86) dead trk Oct 30. Let-up since. Usual on pacer not without some appeal back over this shorter trip.

THE WINGMAN (A J Vasil) 5g By Montjeu – Pan For Glitter (18:5-5-1): Poor showing and sent for a spell following midfield  7-1/2 len 5th (53.5) Red Buttons 1800m F’ton (89) slow trk June 5. Flashed home late to score 1/2 len win (57.0) Zizz, Flagstaff 1440m C’field (78) dead trk Dec 15 when resuming. Respect on recent outing. Hope in open event.

TOUGH FUTURE (Mark Riley) 5g By Tough Speed – Pride Of Shell (9:5-1-0): Favourite and scored all the way 3/4 len win (57.5) Chosen King, Identify 1200m Traralgon (78) dead trk Oct 30 when resuming, then 1-1/2 len 4th (56.0) War Ends 1200m Sandown-Lakeside (78) Nov 24. Freshened. Comes in well with 3kg claim. Has won only prevous start over this distanec. Expect bold showing.

DID WE WIN (T K O’Sullivan) 6g By Umatilla – Oh So Fine (36:5-9-4): Blocked for run when 1-1/2 len 4th (54.5) Sandhill Prince 1550m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk Nov 27, then 9 len  11th (55.0) Wind Shear 1420m F’ton (89) dead trk Dec 11. Tested last start. Others look to have stronger claims.

FITOUSSI (P G Moody) 5h By Hussonet – It’s A Miracle (17:4-1-2): Slowly away when 7-3/4 len 7th (53.0) Moudre 1800m F’ton (95) dead trk May 15 and 10-1/2 len last (53.0) With Ice 2000m R’wick Hcp heavy trk May 29. Resuming. Struggled for form last preparation. Prefer to see.

SIBERIAN (Grant Craven) 5g By Fasliyev – Rory’s Light (36:4-6-5): Beat one home when 7-1/2 len 4th (55.0) Riveted 1500m Sandown-Hillside (89) heavy trk Nov 27. Struck interference near  200m when 7-1/2 len 10th (55.0) Wind Shear 1420m F’ton (89) dead trk Dec 11. Struggling for form. Others look stronger chances.

SKYSTREAMER (A J Vasil) 5g By Fantastic Light – Meribel (19:3-4-4): Safely held three runs back from a spell. Followed  9-3/4 len 11th (59.0) Command Prince 1503m Geelong (78) dead trk Oct 20 with 7-1/2 len 7th (54.5) The Big Steel 1800m F’ton 45yo (89) heavy trk Nov 4. Wait until he shows more.

MONDANO (R S McDonald) 7g By Spartacus – Brielle (54:4-6-5): Long odds and ran accordingly when 4-1/2 len 12th (53.5) King Hoaks  1200m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk Dec 11 and 4-3/4 len 11th (58.5) Doyadeal 1200m M Valley (82) Dec 17. Not likely to find this any easier. Passing.

RANSOM WILLY (T D Kelly) 7g By Red Ransom – Mlle Shang (42:7-5-3): Slowly away when 3-1/4 len 7th (53.5) King Carnage  1200m Ballarat Open Hcp Nov 21. Tightened for room when 1/2 len 4th (53.0) Rockwood 1400m Morphettville Parks (94) Dec 4 when favourite. Looks tougher this time. Others make more appeal.

NO VACANCY (M G Price) 4g By Kempinsky – Lucid Dream (12:3-2-1): Started favourite and scored len win (57.0) Lady Rock, Moulin Bleu  1200m Mornington Peninsula (72) Nov 20 before 3 len 4th (57.0) Shadowfax 1200m M Valley (78) dead trk Dec 10. Rarely runs a bad race. Chance down in the weights.

GURU BOB (Lee Shannon Hope) 4g By Ishiguru – Phantom’s Lady (15:1-3-3): Never a factor when 4-3/4 len 8th (57.5) Little Gem  1100m Seymour (78) Nov 18. Hung in when 2-1/2 len 6th (55.0) The Wingman 1440m C’field (78) dead trk Dec 15 when favourite. Shown handy form at Group level. Rarely far off. Cannot be taken lightly.

—– LEGEND —–

T – Won at track.

C – Won at this distance on this course.

D – Won at this distance on another course.

M – Won in heavy going.

B – Beaten favourite at last start.

H – Home track.

X – Spell of three months.

N – Won at night.

F – Fell.