Murtoa
Verdict
SUNSETS (1) ran third in last year's Victoria Derby and went around a big price first-up in a race that looks a good form reference for this and ran an encouraging fourth. Given no favours from the barrier draw, especially with top weight, but the step up to 2050m suits and he has the class to warrant being called the testing material. STATION ONE (4) is a Kyneton, Dunkeld, Traralgon and Marong Cup winner and returned to something like his best last time out in the Coleraine Cup. Outside draw looks ugly but he'll roll forward and there don't look to be too many other natural leaders in the race. VERONA (3) has been building up to a win this time in and is drawn to be a factor. QUEEN TAKES KING (6) is a veteran mare who broke a long winning drought last time out and needs to be respected now she's rediscovered winning form. TYCOON BEC (5) will be better for the first up run and should give herself every chance up close to the speed.
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Verona
Win Only
- Station One
- Sunsets
- Tycoon Bec
- Off His Roca
- Queen Takes King
- 3. VeronaJ: JARROD FRYT: ARCHIE ALEXANDERF: 0x063
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictGroup 3 winner. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Bm80 on September 14 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Stormsarrived with 57kg at $3. The race before that 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 24 over 2040m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lauding with 58kg at $67. Nice effort last time. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. - Picaroon
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10. Stand Up For MeJ: RYAN HOUSTONT: PAUL PREUSKERF: 2x036- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictAt the latest run 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on September 21 over 2250m, slow going 5 len behind Lottaroc with 60kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 11 at Warracknabeal Bm70 on August 31 over 2015m, 2.25 len behind Staunch carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer to see him back in form.- Stormsarrived
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9. WhozyadeelerJ: PAUL GATTT: MATTHEW ENRIGHTF: 65180- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictAt the latest run 12th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on September 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Queen Takes King with 61kg at $41. Before that 8th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lincoln Rocks carrying 58.5kg at $41. Making up the numbers.-T/1854505.png)
11. Angel RaiderJ: CHRISTINE PULST: DOUG WHITWORTHF: 5x0x9- Price History:
- 71.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictRacing second-up today. Last run eased back early on 9th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on September 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Queen Takes King with 57kg at $81. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 30 2023 over 1715m, 7 len behind Donatrice with 57kg at $26. This looks too tough.
- Any Luck
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12. HandshakeJ: FRED W KERSLEYT: PAUL PREUSKERF: x5964- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictAt the latest run got back early in a small field at Geelong 0 - 64 on September 26 over 2470m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mystic High carrying 57.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 11 at Warracknabeal Bm70 on August 31 over 2015m, 4 len behind Staunch with 57kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.