Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind New Kingdom with 58kg at $3.40. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind All The Way Baby with 58kg at $8.50. Long overdue and take catching despite the draw.
10. 10. Chipilly
J: JOHN ALLENT: SYMON WILDE
F: 5230x
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
145
Verdict
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at Flemington 3yo F SWP September 22 over 1800m, 13 len behind Hurry Curry with 56kg at $11. On debut fifth of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Paragraph with 55kg at $3.50. Has trialled well and anticipating a bright start to this prep.
13. 13. Marina Di Campo
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First-starter by Merchant Navy out of Evo Campo. Blinkers on and won most recent jump-out so anticipating a strong debut run.
12. 12. Highland Sapphire
J: PATRICK MOLONEYT: MATTHEW WILLIAMS
F: 8x4
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third race start. First start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Warrnambool V Gold Strike on April 30 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Harpalee with 57kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 4th in a small field at Werribee 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Duty Calls carrying 57kg at $12. Nice return and despite the draw among the hopes.
1. 1. American Wolf
J: LINDA MEECHT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 86x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
225
Verdict
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1415m, soft track; 8 len behind Renovation Show with 57kg at $5.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Flemington 2yo Hcp May 18 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 55kg at $17. Placed in a recent trial and can improve sharply this company.
14. 14. Squander
J: TOM MADDENT: AARON PURCELL
F: 5lx4
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1425m, 3.5 len behind Maycomb with 57kg at $91. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1700m. Fitter for that run and better than record suggests.
7. 7. Snitzond
J: NEIL FARLEYT: CIARON MAHER
F: 7x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
124
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Stage 'N' Screen with 58kg at $11. Blinkers added but market may be best guide here fresh.
11. 11. Dont Doubt Di
J: LIAM RIORDANT: MATTHEW WILLIAMS
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Written Tycoon out of Don't Doubt Mamma. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Geelong January 29. Placed in a jump-out before a moderate trial and prefer to see here fresh.
6. 6. Satellite
J: WILL GORDONT: PAUL PREUSKER
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Puissance De Lune out of Mirakye. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1100m at Horsham February 5. Hasn't don't much at the trials and happy to watch this time.
4. 4. Fiorowngood
J: LESTER GRACET: SYMON WILDE
Price History:
91.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
By Fiorente out of Goody Two Shoes on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 25,000 (Inglis 2023 Premier Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Moderate jump-outs and prefer to see.
5. 5. My Mate Alan
J: MELISSA JULIUST: DANIEL BOWMAN
Price History:
91.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Almanzor out of Pinultimate. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Geelong January 29. Drawn well but would prefer to see him do something before recommending.
3. 3. Doubtfree
J: ADAM MCCABET: ANDREW BOBBIN
F: 475
Price History:
81.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind City United with 59kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Magoo with 58kg at $51. Safely held latest and needs to improve sharply.
16. 16. Rocky One
J: NEIL FARLEYT: ANTHONY COSGRIFF
F: 9x
Price History:
91.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
224
Verdict
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1200m, 18 len behind Azeezle carrying 57kg at $81. Likely to need the run.
17. 17. Mount Toubkal
J: ALANA KELLYT: DARRYL CANNON
F: 8
Price History:
151.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at Great Western 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Miss Top Gun carrying 58kg at $111. May need more time.
18. 18. Dance And Shout
J: -T: MATT CUMANI
F: 9
Price History:
151.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1102m, 15 len behind Porsha Crystal carrying 58kg at $81. Hard to recommend.
8. 8. The Immortals
J: JAKE DUFFYT: CHRIS CALTHORPE
F: 639x9
Price History:
201.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind Lady Prancelot carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Warparty carrying 58kg at $26. Outclassed.
15. 15. Codeword
J: JACK HILLT: JANE BAKER
F: 7
Price History:
201.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Great Western 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Miss Top Gun carrying 54.5kg at $38. Looking to others.
Non-Runners
2. Dharam Shalaa
J: RHYS MCLEODT: DAN O'SULLIVAN
F: 04x3
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Universal Rock with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind No Fuss with 55kg at $17. Ran on well fresh and fitter but alley will test.
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
Non-Runners
2. Dharam Shalaa
J: RHYS MCLEODT: DAN O'SULLIVAN
F: 04x3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Universal Rock with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind No Fuss with 55kg at $17. Ran on well fresh and fitter but alley will test.