Eagle Farm: Race 2 (1:13pm AEDT)
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No. 10 Princess Rhaenys
Princess Rhaenys steps out today third-up and ready to win.
The Iffraaj mare has always been a competitive galloper at metro grade, and she was unlucky not to strike in black type company during this year’s Winter Carnival.
Having blown off the cobwebs when seventh in a Class 3 at Doomben first-up this preparation, she was far better through the line to finish third, beaten half a length last time out. Getting back to the big Eagle Farm track this week suits, as does the rise in trip.
Caulfield: Race 9 (5pm AEDT)
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No. 2 Gravina
Gravina has improved for three runs back in featured company this season, and this looks a lovely race for him.
He didn’t beat a runner him in Group 3 company at his first run back on Derby Day, but Gravina has since finished seventh in The Hunter and fifth in the Listed Doveton Stakes here a fortnight ago.
1400m suits, he is reportedly in peak order for this contest, and it looks to be an appropriate drop in class.
Eagle Farm: Race 10 (6:12pm AEDT)
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No. 3 Knight's Choice
Knight’s Choice was an impressive winner at Doomben last time out, and something like this looks well within his means as well.
The Extreme Choice gelding has been a good performer throughout his campaign, and finished a credible four lengths behind the winner in The Golden Eagle in November before returning to Queensland and his home track to finish fourth in the Mooloolaba Cup.
He was a class above in similar company most recently, and I think that he will prove too good again today.
Ascot: Race 9 (8:32pm AEDT)
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No. 4 Munhamek
Damien Oliver’s final ever race ride will be aboard Munhamek in The Gold Rush, and I’m keen to have something on at the double-figure price ($9 at publish).
Munhamek has been a war horse for many seasons now, picking off some lovely races and recently, playing a big role in trainer Nick Ryan stamping himself as a trainer to watch.
Having resumed to finish third in the Group 2 Damien Oliver at Flemington last month, Munhamek was well beaten in the Neds Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at his latest, but this is a drop in class from that race, and I like that he has been back to the trials since.
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