Darwin
Verdict
RHESUS (1) is shaping up to be a nice type and has needed time to mature. He has been narrowly beaten in both of his starts here this prep and will be spot-on to go one better this time. On top. KESSLER (2) made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when scoring by 5 lengths here nearly 6 weeks ago. He stays in the same class and should have no issue with an extra 2kg to carry. He can maintain a forward spot from the pole position and can go back to back. STARSPANGLEDANCER (6) failed to run on at all as favourite here 15 days ago and was found to have brushed her hind leg during the run which would explain why she stopped so quickly. She has been given the all-clear since then and also slides down in class. She finds 1300m at the top of her range but can bounce straight back into the money here. ESSKAY (5) raced in tough company in all 4 starts on this track after making the move from Victoria. He is very well placed in this and a form reversal is expected. Watch for him late.
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Starspangledancer
Win Only
- 1. RhesusJ: RAYMOND VIGART: PHILIP COLEF: 36x22
- Price History:
- 2.40
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictThird-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on November 16 over 1000m, long-neck behind Debating with 60kg at $2.90. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on November 29 over 1200m, head behind Devils Delight carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Expected to be very competitive. - Esskay
- 6. StarspangledancerJ: ADAM NICHOLLST: GARY CLARKEF: 9x227
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful mare. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on November 29 over 1200m, 18 len behind Polarising carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Bm54 on November 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Bryce carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Looks well placed here and is worth another chance. - Kessler
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3. Hotim EnglishJ: AARON SWEENEYT: ELLA CLARKEF: x2163- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful gelding. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on November 29 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Canada Bay carrying 59kg at $6.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on October 26 over 1100m, 6 len behind Hachiman carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Shapes up nicely.- Brimarvi Rooboy
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4. AwenJ: WAYNE DAVIST: PHILIP COLEF: 132x6- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSecond run back. First-up after three months second last of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on November 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Polarising carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Betoota Bm50 August 31 over 1200m defeating Missiles Armed with 61.5kg at $1.60. Has ability but looks tested this line-up.-T/1607569.png)
10. Go BundleJ: MS HANNAH LE BLANCT: CHRIS POLLARDF: 4x655- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictMost recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on November 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Polarising carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on November 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kessler carrying 55kg at $16. Looking elsewhere.-T/2072617.png)
8. Full DamageJ: STAN TSAIKOST: CHRIS POLLARDF: 1x886- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictAt the latest run 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on November 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Canada Bay carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on November 5 over 1100m, 12 len behind Tricky Mikki carrying 56.5kg at $26. Might struggle again.-T/1631684.png)
11. Ye HellaJ: CECILY EATONT: PHILIP COLEF: x7568- Price History:
- 71.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 42
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLast start ran last of 8 at this track Bm54 on November 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bryce with 55kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm54 on October 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Canada Bay with 55kg at $15. Out of his depth.