Race 8 - RAZOR SHARP HANDICAP
- Group Listed
- Prizemoney $125,000.00
- Restrictions Three-Years-Old and Upwards
- Weight Quality
- Apprentice cannot claim
Listed level sprinters over the 1200m. Tempo from CHETWOOD out wider along with THE MONSTAR, ISORICH and SIR PLUSH. CALANDA and I THOUGHT SO pushing up behind them (FAIR to STRONG). Another very open race, similar ratings through THE MONSTAR, CALANDA and I THOUGHT SO tying them together with ISORICH and SIR PLUSH. All of them with a chance! Perhaps PALAZZO PUBLICO is under-rated in markets, she was very good in Queensland and hit the line hard over 1000m fresh in a strong race. CHETWOOD is the impossible horse to line up after two very nice trials and some poor form last prep (tie-back operation during spell). KURO (thumps last start), ZESTFUL (better fresh?) and BIG MONEY (back to dry) capable of showing up. KURO Blinkers OFF AGAIN, JAPONISME Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME. [updated Saturday 9am]
Quick Tips
Analyst: Palazzo Pubblico
Horse Expert: Sir Plush
Bookie Battler: Isorich

Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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9 / 10 | 13.3L | Newcastle | 17 Mar 17 | 1400 | Soft (6) | Group 3 |
Led, swamped in straight (not ridden out)
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5 / 7 | 3.2L | Royal Randwick | 25 Feb 17 | 1300 | Heavy (9) | Group 3 |
Went hard in lead, knocked up late (poor recovery)
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6 / 9 | 6.5L | Moonee Valley | 27 Jan 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Group 2 |
Up on strong tempo, tired (hung out turn)
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1 / 11 | 2.0L | Caulfield | 08 Oct 16 | 1400 | Good (3) | Listed |
Nice trail off leader, too good
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1 / 8 | 1.5L | Beaumont Newcastle | 16 Sep 16 | 1350 | Good (4) | Group 3 |
Led all the way again
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Talented sprinter at best coming off two big trial wins. Has won at G3 level and is very hard to line up after 274 day break. Clearly in the mix.Horse Expert
He may not be 100% over 1200m first-up, however he does have SCOPE to improve and produce a big performance. Risky runner.Bookie Battler
Closing my eyes and hoping he does nothin'. No idea what to do with this horse!
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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7 / 9 | 3.8L | Gosford | 11 Jan 18 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Battled on up inside *(tightened)
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3 / 14 | 2.9L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Just got a place
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13 / 16 | 8.8L | Flemington | 07 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Not at his best (laid out) [vet: thumps]
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11 / 14 | 6.3L | Royal Randwick | 14 Oct 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Had tough run (stuck very wide)
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7 / 11 | 3.2L | Royal Randwick | 30 Sep 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Group 2 |
Kept trying midfield
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Analyst
Blinkers OFF AGAIN. Not much luck this prep, battling for 13th over 1200m to Ocean Embers last start when vet found he had thumps. Best ratings good enough.Horse Expert
Perhaps not the most RELIABLE these days, however he remains a GENUINE racehorse that should get a nice POSITION IN RUN and could place.Bookie Battler
Big Johnny O'Shea is warming up now. Could stick a few bucks down.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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3 / 14 | 2.0L | Flemington | 04 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Group 2 |
Kept fighting hard
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4 / 14 | 2.1L | Royal Randwick | 14 Oct 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Stuck on from box seat
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4 / 4 | 3.1L | Royal Randwick | 02 Sep 17 | 1000 | Good (3) | Group 3 |
Out-classed, hit line OK late
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3 / 8 | 1.5L | Royal Randwick | 05 Aug 17 | 1200 | Soft (6) | Group 2 |
Solid effort (bit keen)
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2 / 15 | 0.1L | Grafton | 12 Jul 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Led, fought very hard (bit awkward turn)
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Continues to hold his form, fighting on for 3rd to Rich Charm at G2 level over 1200m. Draws to get a nice run. In the mix.Horse Expert
He has a big SURGE over 1200m and loves the wet, a nice STRONG tempo should suit on the dry too though. Smart place investment.Bookie Battler
He's got as much fight as Jeff Horn. Going in the Quaddie.

Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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6 / 14 | 3.3L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Short run up inside, tired late
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7 / 12 | 6.6L | Rosehill Gardens | 02 Dec 17 | 1100 | Heavy (8) | Listed |
Even chase up the inside (off rails bias against)
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3 / 6 | 0.3L | Royal Randwick | 07 Nov 17 | 1100 | Soft (5) | 3Up |
Right in the finish
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10 / 12 | 7.3L | Royal Randwick | 27 May 17 | 1100 | Soft (6) | 3Up |
Battled at back
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11 / 11 | 7.3L | Scone | 13 May 17 | 1100 | Good (4) | Listed |
Strange run, did nothing
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Veteran sprinter that was solid first-up before only 7th to Egyptian Symbol on HEAVY (bias against). Can step up and get into finish on dry.Horse Expert
The GOOD track, POSITION IN RUN from inside and more fitness third-up are all positives. Expect a better run.Bookie Battler
Legend of a horse with a champ of a jockey. Going wide in this Quaddie leg.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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6 / 13 | 2.0L | Rosehill Gardens | 31 Mar 18 | 1500 | Good (4) | Group 3 |
Ran on with pack
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3 / 14 | 0.3L | Canberra | 11 Mar 18 | 1400 | Good (4) | Listed |
Surged late out wide
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3 / 16 | 3.8L | Gold Coast | 13 Jan 18 | 1400 | Good (3) |
Solid run up inside, but no match
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8 / 11 | 2.8L | Royal Randwick | 30 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Never in the race *(stuck wide) *(pushed wide turn)
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5 / 14 | 3.1L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Made ground off strong tempo
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Trials only fair (3rd and 6th), but stable is known for that. Form is OK and has a place chance on best ratings over 1200m.Horse Expert
He should SURGE home if fit in the yard so his chances will depend on tempo. Wants the leaders to set a STRONG tempo.Bookie Battler
Hard to get excited about in a nice field.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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2 / 10 | 0.1L | Doomben | 02 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Group 3 |
Right in the finish
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4 / 16 | 2.3L | Flemington | 07 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Best of horses on inside
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8 / 11 | 2.8L | Caulfield | 18 Oct 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed | |
1 / 15 | 0.1L | Grafton | 12 Jul 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed | |
1 / 11 | 1.3L | Rosehill Gardens | 01 Jul 17 | 1100 | Soft (6) | 3Up BM93 |
Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Close 2nd to Monsieur Gustave in G3 up in Brisbane last start. Overall form measures up with a few of these. Each-way.Horse Expert
Just a little bit wider presents some risk for his POSITION IN RUN. Seems a RELIABLE type though.Bookie Battler
Pretty skinny in the market for me. Can win, but no value.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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1 / 10 | 0.2L | Warwick Farm | 23 Dec 17 | 1400 | Good (3) | 3Up |
Much better, very game win
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8 / 14 | 4.8L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Fought on in pack (tightened)
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9 / 16 | 6.5L | Flemington | 07 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Others stronger to line
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11 / 12 | 4.2L | Royal Randwick | 21 Oct 17 | 1200 | Soft (7) | Group 3 |
Didn't do that much
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9 / 16 | 6.5L | Doomben | 24 Jun 17 | 1350 | Good (4) | Group 1 |
Only got past a couple (checked mid-race)
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
In poor form this prep, only managing 9th over 1200m last start. Ridden in recent trial (3rd). Capable on her day, but recent ratings not good enough.Horse Expert
She shoud enjoy this TRACK more than Flemington. Otherwise we are simply hoping the trainer can turn her around.Bookie Battler
Nothing fancy about this form. No.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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15 / 18 | 4.9L | Caulfield | 24 Feb 18 | 1100 | Good (3) | Group 1 | |
5 / 7 | 2.1L | Caulfield | 03 Feb 18 | 1000 | Good (3) | Listed |
Ran on OK
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3 / 7 | 1.1L | Royal Randwick | 20 Jan 18 | 1000 | Good (3) | 3Up |
Swept home well, held late *(bias against)
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7 / 14 | 4.1L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Couldn't sustain run from back (on heels 400m)
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3 / 10 | 1.9L | Flemington | 09 Nov 17 | 1000 | Good (3) | Listed |
Good chase from the pack
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Ran on well fresh for 3rd to Ball of Muscle over 1000m. Produced good Listed level 3rd in Brisbane over winter and recent trial strong (2nd). Seems well-placed on 53.5kg.Horse Expert
She races well fresh and does handle the 1200m DISTANCE when in good form, however can peak if not fit enough. POSITION IN RUN a slight risk too.Bookie Battler
A very sneaky filly that has to go in the Quaddie.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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12 / 16 | 4.0L | Doomben | 30 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Made early run on turn, peaked
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1 / 14 | 0.1L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Ran on best from midfield
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4 / 12 | 2.2L | Rosehill Gardens | 02 Dec 17 | 1100 | Heavy (8) | Listed |
Ran on out in better ground
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10 / 11 | 4.7L | Flemington | 04 Nov 17 | 1100 | Good (3) | Group 3 |
Couldn't sustain run up straight
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2 / 12 | 1.3L | Royal Randwick | 21 Oct 17 | 1200 | Soft (7) | Group 3 |
Fought hard on-pace (stuck wide no cover) *bit unlucky*
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Race Guide Ratings
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Got into the right part of the track when running on for 4th to Egyptian Symbol over 1100m. Another horse capable of winning on her day, but others rate higher.Horse Expert
She is generally better in a fresh STAGE OF PREP. Happy to watch her deep into the campaign and see what happens.Bookie Battler
C Reith is ridin' a few more winners these days. First 4 player.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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11 / 11 | 5.5L | Rosehill Gardens | 31 Mar 18 | 1200 | Good (4) | Group 3 |
Couldn't sprint with them
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5 / 12 | 0.6L | Rosehill Gardens | 17 Mar 18 | 1100 | Good (4) | Group 3 |
Chased strong tempo, stuck on
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6 / 9 | 3.2L | Gosford | 11 Jan 18 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed | |
3 / 11 | 1.0L | Royal Randwick | 30 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed | |
10 / 14 | 5.1L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Went hard in lead
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Race Guide Ratings
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Very brave sprinter that produced another good run when 3rd to Egyptian Symbol over 1100m. Will go forward and be around the mark again.Horse Expert
The POSITION IN RUN and firm GOOD track are both plusses for a horse that is so RELIABLE. A smart place investment.Bookie Battler
A front row forward in a horse's body, I'm backing up and sticking more cash on him again!
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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8 / 12 | 8.1L | Rosehill Gardens | 02 Dec 17 | 1100 | Heavy (8) | Listed |
Kept chasing late (keen early, bit field shy?)
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1 / 6 | 0.1L | Royal Randwick | 07 Nov 17 | 1100 | Soft (5) | 3Up |
Fought hard for narrow win
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7 / 12 | 3.2L | Royal Randwick | 21 Oct 17 | 1200 | Soft (7) | Group 3 |
Chased home in pack (bit keen)
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5 / 7 | 2.2L | Warwick Farm | 02 Oct 17 | 1000 | Good (3) | 3Up |
Held ground midfield
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13 / 15 | 11.3L | Royal Randwick | 01 Apr 17 | 1200 | Heavy (8) | Group 3 |
Lost momentum, never recovered (checked turn)
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Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Back in the back on a suitable HEAVY track (copped clod?) following tough 1000m win on SOFT here. Wet conditions better.Horse Expert
She is a lean tough type that really needs the SOFT to HEAVY conditions over 1100m. Not sure she has the strength and power needed.Bookie Battler
Mudder from a wide barrier. Money stays in the pocket.
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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5 / 12 | 3.4L | Rosehill Gardens | 02 Dec 17 | 1100 | Heavy (8) | Listed |
Fought on pretty well (stuck wide) *bit unlucky*
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4 / 13 | 2.8L | Royal Randwick | 28 Oct 17 | 1400 | Soft (6) | 3Up |
Pretty brave effort (stuck wide) *bit unlucky*
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1 / 10 | 0.8L | Royal Randwick | 07 Oct 17 | 1400 | Good (3) | 3Up |
Led, strong win
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1 / 10 | 3.8L | Rosehill Gardens | 23 Sep 17 | 1400 | Good (3) | 3Up BM89 |
Very aggressive in lead
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6 / 12 | 1.8L | Royal Randwick | 16 Sep 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | 3Up BM84 |
Even run out wider
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Genuine on-pacer that has been stuck wide last two, fighting on for 5th to Egyptian Symbol in latest run. Should race well again.Horse Expert
Back to a GOOD track suits a horse that is racing so will with his new aggressive on-pace style. Very RELIABLE so play each-way.Bookie Battler
Bjorn Baker is turning into the D Weir of the north. He drinks beer and backs himself too!
Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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3 / 16 | 1.3L | Flemington | 07 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | Listed |
Good strong run
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2 / 8 | 0.1L | Royal Randwick | 28 Oct 17 | 1000 | Soft (6) | 3Up BM86 |
Ran on well, just out-fought, gap to 3rd
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2 / 11 | 0.2L | Royal Randwick | 30 Sep 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | 3Up BM90 |
Right in the finish (touch keen)
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4 / 12 | 1.2L | Royal Randwick | 16 Sep 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | 3Up BM84 |
Edged out late (stuck wide)
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3 / 17 | 1.0L | Eagle Farm | 27 May 17 | 1400 | Heavy (8) | Group 3 |
Race Guide Ratings
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Analyst
Not far off when 3rd up the straight over 1200m. Ratings are right around many of these and won recent trial (1st of 10). Another chance.Horse Expert
He can sprint, which helps, however his desire to win over the last 100m could be questioned. A RELIABLE sprinter that could show up.Bookie Battler
Big boom on him, he's got more muscle than brains though. Trifecta player.

Place | Margin | Venue | Date | Metres | Track | Class | |
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9 / 14 | 5.0L | Royal Randwick | 16 Dec 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | Listed |
Safely held
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5 / 10 | 2.8L | Rosehill Gardens | 04 Nov 17 | 1200 | Good (4) | 3Up BM92 |
Kept chasing from back
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4 / 9 | 1.2L | Royal Randwick | 21 Oct 17 | 1200 | Soft (7) | 3Up BM88 |
Fought on solidly
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13 / 13 | 10.8L | Rosehill Gardens | 09 Sep 17 | 1200 | Good (3) | 3Up BM90 | |
8 / 9 | 4.8L | Royal Randwick | 19 Aug 17 | 1400 | Good (3) | 3Up BM90 |
Never in the race (stuck very wide, tight late)
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Race Guide Ratings
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Kept chasing for 5th to Zumbelina over 1200m last start. This is a big step up in grade and draws poorly.Horse Expert
The STRONG tempo is perhaps a plus, however the POSITION IN RUN from out wide is a big negative in a classy race.Bookie Battler
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