{"id":92056,"date":"2026-09-30T15:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T05:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=92056"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:48:11","slug":"turnbull-stakes-final-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/turnbull-stakes-final-field\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Turnbull Stakes Form, Barrier Draw & Final Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Turnbull Stakes <\/a>is a Group 1 race at Flemington on Saturday, which features some of the best middle-distance horses in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turnbull Stakes odds<\/strong><\/a> have Sir Delius favoured to win, but there are many winning hopes in the 2000m feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turnbull Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw<\/h2>\n\n\n
Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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4. Cosmic Crusader (4)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>x1132<\/span><\/div>
J: William Pike<\/span>T: Andrea Leek<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
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3. Light Infantry Man (3)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>15×48<\/span><\/div>
J: Harry Coffey<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
3rd<\/span><\/div>
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5. Aeliana (2)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>11×02<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Sir Delius (9)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>331×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Williams<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
5th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Half Yours (13)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>444×6<\/span><\/div>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
6th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Ohope Wins (5)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>41×09<\/span><\/div>
J: Blake Shinn<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
46.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
8.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
7th<\/span><\/div>
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12. She’s A Hustler (7)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>355×5<\/span><\/div>
J: Jordan Childs<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
18.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
8th<\/span><\/div>
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9. Middle Earth (6)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>91×87<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
9th<\/span><\/div>
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15. Kings Valley (10)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>1×087<\/span><\/div>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
151.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
19.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
10th<\/span><\/div>
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13. Saint George (12)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>x4112<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael Dee<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
11th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Zahrann (1)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>53×41<\/span><\/div>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
12th<\/span><\/div>
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11. Buckaroo (8)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>25×55<\/span><\/div>
J: Jye Mcneil<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
13th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Asterix (11)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>61×53<\/span><\/div>
J: Ben Melham<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
10.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
<\/td> 10. Soul Of Spain (15)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr>
<\/td> 14. Deakin (12)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
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Sir Delius has eased slightly in the market after opening at $3. Barrier 9 isn\u2019t ideal, but he\u2019s likely to settle back in the field and look to build momentum down the long Flemington straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aeliana and Cosmic Crusader have both drawn well in barriers 2 and 4. Cosmic Crusader, in particular, should get the run of the race and be ideally placed to make a winning move when it counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint George and Kings Valley were the main losers from the Turnbull Stakes barrier draw<\/strong>, with both likely to need to do some early work to find cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turnbull Stakes Form Guide 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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#1 Half Yours<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Last year\u2019s Caulfield and Melbourne Cup<\/a> winner hasn\u2019t exactly set the winter carnival alight, but he\u2019s gradually finding his way back into form ahead of the spring Cups. This looks like a tough assignment, so we\u2019re happy to watch him here before keeping him in mind over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Half Yours (13)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>444×6<\/span><\/div>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#2 Sir Delius<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He heads the market and gets another opportunity to return to the winner\u2019s list after finishing behind Sheza Alibi over 1600m. His record over 2000m is impressive, with three victories from four attempts, and Craig Williams can negate some of the concerns around the wide barrier.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Sir Delius (9)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>331×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Williams<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#3 Light Infantry Man<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two runs into his campaign should have him fitter and sharper, but we\u2019re struggling to see him winning this. He\u2019s capable of producing a surprise performance from time to time, although a victory here would come as a major upset. There are more appealing options among the Turnbull Stakes predictions.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Light Infantry Man (3)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>15×48<\/span><\/div>
J: Harry Coffey<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
5.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#4 Cosmic Crusader<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We have him just below the very best horses in the country, but his consistency is hard to ignore, and he came out on top when it came to the Turnbull Stakes barrier draw. Barrier 4 gives him every chance of getting a comfortable passage, while William Pike should be able to settle him into the race nicely. If he gets that run, expect him to finish strongly.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Cosmic Crusader (4)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>x1132<\/span><\/div>
J: William Pike<\/span>T: Andrea Leek<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#5 Aeliana <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Aeliana showed signs of returning to her best when she chased home Autumn Glow last start. She couldn\u2019t quite reel her in, but the performance suggested she\u2019s back on track, and barrier 2 is another major positive. She should enjoy a relatively economical run and has the quality to sweep past them late.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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5. Aeliana (2)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>11×02<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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This race appears to be another stepping-stone towards the longer staying events later in the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Asterix is unlikely to be suited by the conditions here and looks set to find a few of these too sharp. That explains the big price attached to his chances.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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13th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Asterix (11)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>61×53<\/span><\/div>
J: Ben Melham<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
10.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#7 Zahrann <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Zahrann deserves more respect than the market may initially suggest. His latest Caulfield victory reads well enough as a form reference, and with just 10 starts behind him, there\u2019s still plenty of upside. Barrier 1 is a major advantage, and he can make his presence felt at the top level.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Zahrann (1)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>53×41<\/span><\/div>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#8 Ohope Wins<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The New Zealand import has been progressing nicely as the season has unfolded and looks destined for bigger staying targets. She is being aimed towards the Melbourne Cup, meaning 2000m may not be enough ground to show her best. She\u2019s one to keep onside as the spring campaign develops.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Ohope Wins (5)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>41×09<\/span><\/div>
J: Blake Shinn<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
46.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
8.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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He can be frustrating to follow, but there\u2019s enough ability there for him to sneak into the placings on his day. That said, he looks another runner who will be much more effective once he steps up to around 2400m. His preparation appears geared towards those longer races.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Middle Earth (6)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>91×87<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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We\u2019re not expecting Soul of Spain to make a major impact over 2000m in this company. His third-place finish last start came against opposition that was hardly intimidating, and the level of competition rises considerably here. He\u2019ll need to improve sharply.<\/p>\n

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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Buckaroo has put together two solid performances this campaign without quite looking like a winner. He remains a horse capable of producing something special, particularly given his association with Waller, and we wouldn\u2019t be shocked to see him get the job done. At $14, the price is a little more generous than anticipated.<\/p>\n

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Flemington R8 – Tab Turnbull Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Buckaroo (8)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>25×55<\/span><\/div>
J: Jye Mcneil<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 02\/11\/2026 05:58:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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She\u2019s a Hustler has attracted plenty of early market interest, and she was always likely to improve significantly with a first-up run under her belt. She opened around $20 and has since firmed, which is understandable given her best form is good enough to see her competitive here. She makes the shortlist for our Turnbull Stakes predictions.<\/p>\n

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12. She’s A Hustler (7)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>355×5<\/span><\/div>
J: Jordan Childs<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
18.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#13 Saint George <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Saint George has put together a strong preparation, recording two wins and a placing from his three starts. The wide gate creates a challenge, as he\u2019ll likely need to expend some energy early to find a position, but carrying 55kg is a significant positive. If he\u2019s taken another step forward since his last-start placing, he can be right in the finish.<\/p>\n

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13. Saint George (12)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>x4112<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael Dee<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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It\u2019s difficult to build a case for Deakin after he could only manage eighth last time out. He\u2019ll need to turn his form around considerably to feature here, and a drop in grade later in the carnival may prove more suitable.<\/p>\n

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His recent results don\u2019t tell the full story, and he\u2019s capable of performing better than those figures suggest. Even so, this looks beyond him from a winning perspective. The $126 quote reflects just how difficult his task is in this field.<\/p>\n

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15. Kings Valley (10)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>1×087<\/span><\/div>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
151.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
19.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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