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- Flemington
- (1600)
- February 28, 2026
1. Observer (6)
Looks a superstar in the making and I think he wins this with his head on his chest. Hopes he gets out to $3. I’ll have a lash then.
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Proven Winner
2. Planet Red (9)
Is very good and getting better with every run. Resumed and came from the clouds in 1400m Gr 2 Autumn Stakes last start running time when 2nd to Observer. Has beaten Observer over a mile previously so must be strongly fancied.
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Ready to Fire
3. West Of Swindon (3)
Only saluted once from 9 starts but that was in a Gr 2 race. Likes to be on pace. Last start when resuming, was always well back behind Sixties over 1400m. Did make ground and is fitter now. Place show.
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Ready to Fire
4. Sixties (10)
Showed he had something last prep when he led all the way to beat the subsequent Gr 1 winner Autumn Boy home in the Gr 3 Ming Dynasty. Since then, has raced twice since resuming and won both times very impressively, latest in good time here at Gr 3 level over 1400m. Yet to win at a mile but races like it will suit.
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Proven Winner
5. Bingi (2)
Has ability which he showed winning a 3Yo race at the Valley last prep but hasn’t run a place when 3 times sent to stakes races. Not keen.
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Good on Soft
6. Officiate (4)
Winner once from 6 starts and this looks hard. Was placed at Listed level last prep. Since resuming was 5th, beaten comfortably by stablemate Sixties, last start. Place at very best.
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Good on Soft
7. Romantic Encounter (5)
Has a sneaky shot at running a place here. Is 3rd up from a spell and did race on pace before hanging on for 4th to Sixties over 1400m in good time. Was Gr 2 placed this trip last prep.
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Ready to Fire
8. Victorious Spirit (7)
May be one to watch. Only raced 4 times but has improved a couple of lengths every run, culminating in a terrific career-best effort to place behind Observer last start over 1400m at Caulfield. Made up many lengths that day. Place show.
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Ready to Fire
9. Onavuitton (8)
Won a Cranbourne maiden over 1200m in January, then at next start was doing best work late when 4th to Observer in Gr 2 Stutt Stakes over 1400m. Not raced this trip yet but runs like he can handle it. Class here is a concern.
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Likes Dry Track
10. Express Class (1)
Handicapper who looks out of his depth at level weights.
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Good on Soft
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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.