Caulfield Heath and Warwick Farm Best Bets:
CAULFIELD HEATH
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: TRUE
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RACE 5: 5. Close To Midnight (2)
Trainer:Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin - Jockey:B.Allen - Weight: 59kg
Improved sharply second-up when almost pinching it on the speed at Pakenham, only to be grabbed late.
Flemington jumpout prior to that was sharp, and looks ready to peak here. Drawn to roll forward again and gets every chance.
Hard fit now and shapes as a strong winning hope.
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RACE 6: 7. Williamstown (2)
Trainer:R.J.Blacker - Jockey:T.Prebble - Weight: 60.5kg
Bounced back well last start with a determined win at Mornington over 1500m, putting away a handy field late.
Had excuses the start prior in Adelaide when racing a touch keen.
Drawn ideally, gets in light with the claim, and looks ready to go on with it.
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RACE 7: 9. The Dabble Effect (4)
Trainer:P.J.Stokes - Jockey:T.Stockdale - Weight: 57.5kg
Resumes here off two solid jumpouts and showed enough in her first prep to be competitive.
Ran well fresh last campaign when placing here over 1200m behind a smart one.
Handles this track, drawn well and gets the right run.
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RACE 8: 8. Mr Buster (IRE) (5)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:E.P.Brown - Weight: 58.5kg
Sound return at Sandown when finishing 4th in this grade over the mile, making steady ground late.
Fitter second-up and showed good ability last prep.
Any rise in distance suits, and can improve sharply with the run under the belt.
WARWICK FARM
TRACK: GOOD4 - RAIL: +3m
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RACE 5: 3. True To Form (USA) (10)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 62kg
Resumes off a 27-week break and is a proven fresh performer, having won first-up last prep at Kembla.
Last seen finishing a close-up 4th here, and previous efforts in similar grade hold up.
Trialled well, drawn to get every chance, and looks a serious hope.
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RACE 6: 5. Hellbent On You (6)
Trainer:J.P.Thompson - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 59.5kg
Flying this prep. Scored first-up at Hawkesbury then rattled home from last to just miss here over 1150m.
Third-up and ready to peak.
Will get back again but if the tempo’s solid, she’ll be launching late.
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RACE 7: 3. King Of Roseau (4)
Trainer:P.J.Snowden - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 59.5kg
Resumes after a spell and has a first-up win to his name.
Wasn’t disgraced in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas last prep, finishing 8th from off the speed.
Recently gelded, which could sharpen him up.
Back to 1100m suits, but will need luck from off the pace.
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RACE 8: 12. Poppin' Champagne (1)
Trainer:M.Price & M.Kent (Jnr) - Jockey:T.Berry - Weight: 58kg
Progressive type who’s building well this prep.
Hit the line nicely fresh over 1400m and just missed second-up over 1550m, going down narrowly.
Draws well, maps to get a soft run, and the rise in trip looks ideal.
Third up could surprise… Each Way.
