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Happy to give DIAMOND EYE (1) another chance after she was a horror watch as favourite at Sale a couple of weeks ago over slightly further.
The daughter of Saxon Warrior was badly held up around the turn before finally getting clear at the top of the straight. She quickened sharply to take over, only to be nailed right on the line by the fast-finishing Coronationhercules.
Had she found clear air earlier, she likely wins that race. Back to 1300m with Jake Noonan sticking aboard, she looks the one to beat.
| 1. Diamond Eye (2) J: Jake Noonan 58kg 7×342T: Reece Goodwin | |||
| Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Coronationhercules carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Here’s Matilda carrying 57.5kg at $15. Coming along well and should go close. | |||
CHEVAL DE BOIS (1) rises in weight but looks well placed back in class in a more winnable race.
He was strong through the line at Rosehill last start over slightly further, and he went close to winning in two runs prior. Hard fit now and drawn ideally, he profiles as one of the leading chances in this staying contest.
| 1. Cheval De Bois (2) J: Braith Nock 61.5kg x4222T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 1 over 2000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Horizons carrying 53kg at $5.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on July 18 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Arapawa carrying 53kg at $3.80. Racing very well without winning but should get something back today. | |||
CAPTURE ME (8) was excellent at Illawarra Grange last start, winning comfortably against easier company.
This is tougher, but Joe Pride looks to have placed him well after he powered through the line to score by nearly three lengths. Drawn to advantage and likely to settle on speed, Chad Schofield should have plenty underneath him when it matters.
| 8. Capture Me (2) J: Chad Schofield 58kg 4×321T: Joseph Pride | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Illawarra Grange Cl1 July 30 over 1150m defeating Li’l Grug with 60kg at $1.12. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Jarrito with 55.5kg at $2.45. Sure to measure up in this company. | |||
Happy to stick with YUKI (11) after a bit went wrong for the Godolphin gelding last start at Geelong.
The son to Frosted was denied a second win after winning on debut at Ballarat the start prior, coming into contact with another runner at the top of the straight, which likely cost him a stride or two when finishing runner-up to Nightime Star.
Two runs over 1200m sets up nicely for this rise in trip though, while the other big positive is the fact he’s faced heavy tracks in both runs so far. Just needs luck from a very awkward barrier to be a factor.
| 11. Yuki (16) J: Jackson Radley 58.5kg 12T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Iberian Lynx with 59.5kg at $4.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Geelong 3yo Bm64 on July 10 over 1243m, in the wet; nose behind Nightime Star with 59.5kg at $4. Has plenty of upside and will take beating. | |||