Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm64 on November 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Apache Song with 60kg at $5. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Mornington 0 - 64 November 12 over 1200m defeating Dark Journey carrying 58kg at $3.80. Ticks a few boxes.
6. 6. Eugenius
J: TOM PREBBLET: SHANE NICHOLS
F: 6x638
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ballarat Vg Stockade on December 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Roumbini with 58kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ararat Ararat Bowl on November 10 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Mawallock carrying 54kg at $9. Can bounce back in this.
5. 5. Rubology
J: KOBY JENNINGST: PETER GELAGOTIS
F: x1310
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Cranbourne Cl3 on November 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Oh Too Good with 60kg at $21. The race before that won by a nose at Pakenham Bm64 November 8 over 1400m defeating Gallant Prince carrying 60.5kg at $8. Solid top-three hope.
11. 11. Tarvue
J: TIANNI CHAPMANT: JOHN SADLER
F: 4x51x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
243
Verdict
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1717m defeating Gypsy Cove with 57kg at $2.80. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zombie Missile with 57kg at $6. Wary.
1. 1. Vongole
J: EMILY POZMANT: ENVER JUSUFOVIC
F: 9x433
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on November 29 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Pantelone with 60kg at $19. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Kyneton Bm78 on November 6 over 1203m, 2.25 len behind Zou Sensation with 56kg at $26. Going well and can get into the finish.
8. 8. Blistering
J: JASON MASKIELLT: JOHN PASCOE
F: 849x0
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Thailess with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Waltz On By with 55kg at $81. Yet to score when second up and prepared to risk this time.
7. 7. Fagin
J: THOMAS STOCKDALET: PHILLIP STOKES
F: 5528x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
162
Verdict
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 July 13 over 2000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Jabbawockeez carrying 55.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; ran last of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 September 27 2023 over 1300m, 6 len behind Vankukla with 58.5kg at $21. Likely to need the run.
10. 10. Count Of Toulouse
J: JOE BOWDITCHT: PAUL GORMAN
F: 50693
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Mornington Bm58 on December 6 over 1200m, nose behind Superset with 62kg at $15. Before that second last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on November 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Nova Lights with 56.5kg at $151. Rough chance at best.
Non-Runners
3. Modown
J: BEAU MERTENST: CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
F: 33471
Price History:
3.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
1
2. 2. Hes Beset
J: RHYS MCLEODT: NICK RYAN
F: 1569x
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
66
4. Peel The Stickers
J: BILLY EGANT: PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
F: 410x9
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Smokin' Princess with 60kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Bendigo Bm58 February 27 over 1500m defeating Capulet with 59kg at $9. Is a second up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich.