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| 1 | 009650 | | | Live To Tell | 1 | Ft | Sue Blake | Well contained at Omakau earlier in the month. Others preferred. |
| 2 | 786065 | | | Nerve Of Steel | 2 | Ft | Wayne Low | Solid without looking like threatening at Washdyke. Place claims best. |
| 3 | 436258 | | | Living Legend | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Racing down on his best form lately but capable of much better. Include. |
| 4 | 309808 | | | Bettor Backim | 4 | Ft | Peter Cook | Appears to be struggling at the moment. Others make more appeal. |
| 5 | 400765 | | | Pat Campbell | 5 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Did well after an early check at Omakau. Well up to winning this. |
| 6 | 030218 | | | Aveross Brachole | 6 | Ft | Neil Munro | Strong 1st day win at Richmond & he rates highly in this lineup. |
| 7 | 4000X0 | | | King Cyril | 7 | Ft | Gavin Bull | Beaten 19 lengths fresh up at Washdyke. Hard to recommend. |
| 8 | 803830 | | | Eja Patron | 8 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Safely held at Cromwell but big threat here with his 'A' game. |
| 9 | 248210 | | | Romanite | 9 | Ft | Alan Edge | Failed to flatter after an early mistake here last start. Not fancied. |
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| 10 | 270637 | | | Westar Sam | 10 | Ft | Barry White | Disappointing at Washdyke but prior Omakau effort a better guide for this. |
| 11 | 756727 | | | Going To California | 11 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Just battled at Washdyke but this looks a touch easier. has claims. |
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| Best Bets: | Pat Campbell (5), Aveross Brachole (6), Going To California (11), Living Legend (3) | | Best Mile Rate: | Eja Patron (1-59.3), Going To California (1-59.8), Pat Campbell (1-59.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 51X539 | | | Celtic Thunder | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Disappointing at Rangiora last time out. Improvement needed to threaten here. |
| 2 | 1 | | | Show Gait | 2 | Ft | David Miller | Impressive winning her debut at Washdyke. Can repeat the dose. |
| 3 | 322862 | | | Ruthless Kayla | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Strong effort for 2nd here last time out. Eachway claims. |
| 4 | 885831 | | | Mystical Star | 4 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Big maiden win at Ashburton. With manners she can go back to back. |
| 5 | 91090 | | | Noble Lavros | 5 | Ft | Jamie Keast | Has ability & he will relish the mobile start. Up to winning this. |
| 6 | 11327X | | | Arnold | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't raced since March. Solid recent Ashburton trial. Place claims best fresh |
| 7 | 9X0006 | | | Lightworkofit | 7 | Ft | Don Burrows | Failed to fire at Rangiora but recent Ashburton trial win. Upset claims. |
| 8 | 187X07 | | | The Bloss | 8 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Safely held here last time out & not aided by her wide draw either. |
| 9 | 510000 | | | Westar Maggie | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Got things badly wrong lately & horror draw no help here either. |
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| 10 | 02096P | | | Michelle | 10 | Ft | Mark Jones | Has ability but proving too hard to follow at the moment. Not fancied. |
| 11 | 917970 | | | Jedi Josh | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Racing well down on his best form lately. Happy to look elsewhere. |
| 12 | 785857 | | | Tessa's Rocket | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Has just battled lately. Improvement needed to sneak aplace. |
| 13 | 004850 | | | Insignificant | 13 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Not racing well enough at the moment. Looking to others in this lineup. |
| 14 | 647513 | | | Stellar Success | 14 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Racing in career best form but place claims look to be best in this lineup. |
| 15 | 048P32 | | | Mekong Princess | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Big on ability & freshened for this. Strong winning claims. |
| 16 | 02P180 | | | Crusher Collins | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Things haven't gone her way of late. Don't treat too lightly. |
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| Best Bets: | Show Gait (2), Mekong Princess (15), Noble Lavros (5), Ruthless Kayla (3) | | Best Mile Rate: | Mekong Princess (2-01.1), Insignificant (2-01.6), Tessa's Rocket (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Star Trialist: | Lightworkofit - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 16/01/18, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.9, 800m: 59.3, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 2 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 1 1/4len. | | Gear Changes: | Mystical Star (4): BL-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 43225 | | | Maahes | 1 | Ft | Mark Jones | Should have won a race by now. Place claims best from his ace draw. |
| 2 | | | | Adieu Flirt | 2 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Won her qualifying heat well at Ashbuton but tough ask on debut. |
| 3 | 552 | | | Better Decision | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought hard for 2nd behind a smart one at Washdyke. Can go one better. |
| 4 | | | | Jazzy Star | 4 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Solid recent Ashburton trial. Loking to others on debut. |
| 5 | 874556 | | | Machsgain | 5 | Ft | Craig Ward | Did well for 6th here last time out but all favours needed to threaten. |
| 6 | 94X23 | | | Denstown | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Cut back at Reefton after an early check. Well up to winning this. |
| 7 | 2 | | | Onedin Reign | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Nailed late at Rangiora. Big chance here of going one better. |
| 8 | 8X05 | | | King Of Heroes | 8 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Much better effort at Washdyke but not aided here by his wide draw. |
| 9 | | | | Be Mine Tonight | 9 | Ft | Jamie Keast | Solid recent Rangiora trial but horror draw makes this too tough. |
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| 10 | 638002 | | | The Doorman | 10 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Cut back late at Washdyke. All favours needed to sneak a place. |
| 11 | 252 | | | Kiwis Are Flying | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Finished strongly for 2nd behind a handy type at Omakau. E/W claims. |
| 12 | 340324 | | | Still Of The Night | 12 | Ft | | |
| 13 | 080 | | | Make Up Artist | 13 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Mistakes have cost her bigtime at the moment. Others preferred. |
| 14 | 583082 | | | Bicton | 14 | Ft | | |
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| Best Bets: | Onedin Reign (7), Better Decision (3), Kiwis Are Flying (11), Denstown (6) | | Star Trialist: | Jazzy Star - 1st of 7, M Cant TOA, 21/03/17, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-02.7, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.0, Margins: nose, 1 1/4len, head. |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 117859 | | | Port Delight | 1 | Ft | David Miller | Not racing well enough to suggest she can trouble this lineup. |
| 2 | 773258 | | | Zimfandel | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Did okay late wide out at Washdyke but place claims are preferred here. |
| 3 | X63113 | | | Fizzing | 3 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Brings some strong form into this from a handy draw. Winning claims. |
| 4 | 511P8X | | | Trendy Bromac | 4 | Ft | | Off the scene since April. Others here look better options. |
| 5 | 126315 | | | All Nuts N Bolts | 5 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Just battled from a cosy trip 2nd day at Nelson. Place claims best. |
| 6 | 879155 | | | Acuto | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Has looked good in his brief career to date. Winning claims. |
| 7 | 000210 | | | Christian Who | 7 | Ft | Josh Whittaker(J) | Well below par at Washdyke but capable of much better. Keep safe. |
| 8 | 515007 | | | Every Option | 8 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Was seen doing his best work late at Nelson on day 2. but tricky draw. |
| 9 | 502691 | | | Western Delight | 9 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Aided by a beaut trip to win at Oamaru. Too tough from horror draw. |
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| 10 | 3586X1 | | | Ocean Ridge | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Smart Ashburton trial win. Strong winning claims from tricky draw. |
| 11 | 407836 | | | Enchantee | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Going okay without much luck lately but place claims appear best. |
| 12 | 769711 | | | Diamond Life | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Impressive scoring a recent double. Now with Regan Todd. Respect. |
| 13 | 612023 | | | Rah De Rah | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Stuck on well for 3rd from a cosy trip at Oamaru. Tougher from here. |
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| Best Bets: | Fizzing (3), Ocean Ridge (10), Acuto (6), Diamond Life (12) | | Best Mile Rate: | Trendy Bromac (1-54.6), Fizzing (1-55.2), Zimfandel (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Star Trialist: | Ocean Ridge - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 16/01/18, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-02.9, 800m: 55.6, 400m: 26.4, Margins: 2 1/2len, 6 len, 3 len. | | Trainer Changes: | Diamond Life from Terry May to Regan Todd |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 0X0581 | | | Cindy Bromac | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | easily got the job done at Washdyke but this looks to be much tougher. |
| 2 | 748078 | | | Highland Reign | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Did okay at Washdyke but unlikely to trouble some in this lineup. |
| 3 | 60X854 | | | Art Courage | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Beaten 11 lengths at Ascot Park. Others here look better options. |
| 4 | 97X327 | | | Hopeful Harriet | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Beaten 14 lengths in the Nelson Cup & this is certainly no easier. |
| 5 | 397021 | | | Bird Of Paradise | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got the job done from a cosy trip at Washdyke. Some here too smart. |
| 6 | 522X0X | | | Queen Bee Bardon | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hasn't raced since October but smart mare at best. Don't treat lightly. |
| 7 | 820004 | | | Rocknroll Princess | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Northern mare who was cut back late at Cambridge. Can threaten. |
| 8 | 880615 | | | Valor Lustre | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | In a rich vein of form at the moment. Eachway claims even from here. |
| 9 | 14X115 | | | Bettor Joy | 9 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Class filly who looks to have the game to overcome this draw. |
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| 10 | 530114 | | | American Empress | 10 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Northern mare who will relish her regular driver back on. Biig threat. |
| 11 | 013212 | | | Sweet Loress | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Has done a great job lately but taking on some smart F&M here. |
| 12 | 113X21 | | | Spirit Of Delight | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Great all the way win at Winton but this is much tougher. Place best. |
| 13 | 0X0461 | | | Shezza GNP | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got the job done here last month but this is tougher again. PLace hope. |
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| Best Bets: | Bettor Joy (9), American Empress (10), Rocknroll Princess (7), Valor Lustre (8) | | Best Mile Rate: | Valor Lustre (1-54.3), Rocknroll Princess (1-54.6), Bettor Joy (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Spirit Of Delight (12): BL-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 76X191 | | | Bonnie Highlander | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Showed her true worth 2nd day at Nelson. This tougher but can step up. |
| 2 | 3X0012 | | | Mr Fahrenheit | 2 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | 2 strong recent efforts. This tougher but he has claims from his front mark. |
| 3 | 733163 | | | Valmagne | 1 | 10 | Matt Anderson(J) | Did okay from a cosy trip at Cromwell. Big threat with his 'A' game. |
| 4 | X17121 | | | Another Chapter | 2 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Has done a great job so far this campaign but this is her toughest test to date. |
| 5 | X0X714 | | | Monkey's Way | U1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Big on ability & great last start Rangiora effort. Winning claims. |
| 6 | 203313 | | | Alvira Hest | U2 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Fought hard for 3rd after working hard here last start. Place claims. |
| 7 | X00700 | | | Lothario | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Now with Bob Butt. Tidy recent Rangiora workout winner. Value runner. |
| 8 | 630490 | | | Arran Chief | 2 | 20 | David Miller | Not racing well enough at the moment. Others look better options. |
| 9 | 8X7219 | | | BD Love | 3 | 20 | Blair Orange | Freshened since getting it wrong here back in November. Threat. |
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| Best Bets: | Monkey's Way (5), Lothario (7), Bonnie Highlander (1), Mr Fahrenheit (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Valmagne (2-02.8), Monkey's Way (2-03.0), Lothario (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | | Star Trialist: | Lothario - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 09/01/18, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.6, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 30.2, Margins: deadheat, nose, 1/2len. | | Trainer Changes: | Lothario from Paul Nairn to Bob Butt | | Gear Changes: | Arran Chief (8): SL-Off, Lothario (7): BL-Off, SL-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 251514 | | | Burst Out Laughing | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Did well for 3rd at Reefton late last month but some here much smarter. |
| 2 | 524691 | | | Pirate Bay | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy win against some smart ones 2nd day at Nelson but this tougher again. Place |
| 3 | 019X09 | | | Mighty American | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Beaten 11 lengths after working hard at Washdyke. Looking elsewhere. |
| 4 | 0X3612 | | | Master Moonlite | 4 | Ft | David Miller | Ran on well in a quickly run last 400m at Wyndham. Eachway claims. |
| 5 | 11601 | | | Beachbabebeauty | 5 | Ft | | |
| 6 | 338421 | | | Afterdinnerspeaker | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Freshened since winning here early last month. Place claims best. |
| 7 | 677688 | | | Franco Texas | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Was seen doing his best work late at Rangiora last week. Upset claims. |
| 8 | 117204 | | | Franco Tai | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Just battled from a cosy trip at Winton late last month. Place best. |
| 9 | X11164 | | | Pat's Delight | 9 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Smart 3yo freshened for this. Strong winning claims. |
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| 10 | 101231 | | | Star Commander | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bolted in at Rangiora last time out. Big chance of going back to back. |
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| Best Bets: | Star Commander (10), Pat's Delight (9), Master Moonlite (4) | | Best Mile Rate: | Pat's Delight (1-54.5), Star Commander (1-55.7), Franco Tai (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 479471 | | | Cullens Joy | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Finaly broke through for her long overdue maiden win but overlooking here. |
| 2 | 777040 | | | Sans Le Sou | 2 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Just battled at Washdyke. All favours needed to sneak a place. |
| 3 | 008819 | | | Van Laddie | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Failed to flatter at Washdyke last time out. Others make more appeal. |
| 4 | 807979 | | | Gabby's Star | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Solid recent efforts without looking like threatening. Rough place claims best. |
| 5 | 327964 | | | Madiba | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Not far away in a strong lineup 2nd day at Nelson. Can sneak a place. |
| 6 | 905536 | | | One Direction | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Stuck on well after working overtime at Washdyke. Don't treat lightly. |
| 7 | 921722 | | | Santanna Mach | 7 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Racing well at the moment & with a trip he can make his presence felt. |
| 8 | 5757X2 | | | Bettor To Be Tricky | 8 | Ft | | |
| 9 | 14473 | | | Doitson | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Strong late finish at Washdyke last time out. The one to beat for us. |
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| 10 | 291 | | | Frankie D | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Big fresh up win at Forbury Park. Tricky draw here but still rates highly. |
| 11 | 8321 | | | When I See You | 11 | Ft | David Miller | Deserved 2nd day winner at Nelson but this does look tougher. PLace. |
| 12 | 766279 | | | Gypsy's Choice | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Weakened after working hard at Washdyke. Upset claims with a trip. |
| 13 | 1 | | | Anytime | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Too strong for them at Ashburton when on debut. Can step up again. |
| 14 | 5P0762 | | | Linton Shard | 14 | Ft | | |
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| Best Bets: | Doitson (9), Anytime (13) | | Best Mile Rate: | Sans Le Sou (1-56.0), Gypsy's Choice (1-56.4), Gabby's Star (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| 1 | 4742X3 | | | Le Lievre's Gift | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Should be improved by his fresh up Rangiora effort. Place claims. |
| 2 | 438563 | | | Tornado Valley | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Good beginner who did well late at Oamaru. Eachway claims. |
| 3 | 850525 | | | Arya | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Racing well without getting the rub of the green lately. Can threaten. |
| 4 | 7P0347 | | | Belles Son | 4 | Ft | David Miller | Proving very hard to follow at the moment. Needs to be taken on trust. |
| 5 | X15736 | | | Doctor Bones | 5 | Ft | Barry Ford | Smart type who has been of the scene since November. Keep safe. |
| 6 | 600164 | | | Benchmark | 6 | Ft | Murray Howard | Not racing well enough to suggest he can trouble this lineup. |
| 7 | 305983 | | | Destiny Jones | 7 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Much better 2nd day at nelson & she will relish being off level marks. |
| 8 | 071213 | | | Harriet Of Mot | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Smart mare who looks to be at the top of her game. The one for us. |
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| Best Bets: | Harriet Of Mot (8), Doctor Bones (5), Arya (3), Tornado Valley (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Le Lievre's Gift (1-57.6), Harriet Of Mot (1-57.9), Benchmark (2-00.0) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| 1 | 079420 | | | Earthquake | 1 | Ft | Alan Russell | Never backed up 2nd day at Nelson. Eachway claims from his ace draw. |
| 2 | 9500X6 | | | Cullenz Diamond | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Just battled fresh up at Methven but sharper for this. Upset claims. |
| 3 | 69800X | | | Mustang GT | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hasn't raced since September & hard to see him threatening here. |
| 4 | 676367 | | | Claus | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing okay without much luck lately. Can get some of this with a trip. |
| 5 | 2X1400 | | | Art I Am | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tidy recent Rangiora trial. With a trip he can make his presence felt. |
| 6 | 099252 | | | Glenisthebettor | 6 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Cut back late 2nd day at Blenheim. Capable of going one better here. |
| 7 | 063300 | | | Sauchiehall | 7 | Ft | David Miller | Proving too hard to follow at the moment. Happy to look elsewhere. |
| 8 | 7P0X08 | | | Locked Out Of Heaven | 8 | Ft | Chris Butt | Not racing well enough at the moment & not aided by his wide draw either. |
| 9 | 017P00 | | | Devilicious | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Formline tells the story here. Entitled to start at very long odds. |
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| 10 | 618274 | | | Bushido | 10 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Has more ability than most in this lineup. Right up to winning this. |
| 11 | 722646 | | | Glengarry Rose | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Should have won a race by now but with the right trip she can threaten. |
| 12 | 00X430 | | | Shardan Suzie | U1 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Just battled at Cromwell but prior Roxburgh effort a better guide for this. |
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| Best Bets: | Glenisthebettor (6), Bushido (10), Glengarry Rose (11), Shardan Suzie (12) | | Best Mile Rate: | Claus (2-03.5), Shardan Suzie (2-08.8), Glenisthebettor (2-10.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | | Star Trialist: | Art I Am - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 09/01/18, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 28.3, Margins: neck, 8 len, 1 len. | | Gear Changes: | Bushido (10): SL-Off, Earthquake (1): BL-Off, Sauchiehall (7): BL-Off, SL-On
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