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Frankly has been racing consistently enough and owns a solid 30.17 best at Richmond, while Hey Barbie Girl brings the fastest time in the field with a sharp 30.12.
Zipping Ruffian and Hello Nemo have enough speed to be competitive with 30.20 and 30.21 bests respectively, while Maximus Meridius can improve if he finds his best early speed.
Hey Barbie Girl has the pace to handle the awkward draw and looks the one to beat, and I’ll have her on top.
| 8. Hey Barbie Girl (8) 32658 T: Christine Proctor | |||
| Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished last in a Grade 5 on September 26 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Regal Kade beaten 14 lengths (30.70). Comes through a good form race. Looks a definite chance. | |||
Akii Royale has the fastest time in the field with a flying 22.59 at Richmond and has shown enough recent form to suggest he can bounce back, while Dashing For Gold brings a sharp 22.73 and Well Kept Secret has been racing consistently.
Midnight Star also has plenty of speed with a 22.81 best, while Armatree Stripe can be competitive if she finds the right run.
Akii Royale has the class and speed to take this out, and he’s the one I want on top.
| 5. Akii Royale (5) 17412 T: Sam Simonetta | |||
| Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 401m. Last start finished 2nd on September 25 over 401m at this track behind My Roadster Boy beaten 0.8 lengths (23.10) in a Grade 5. Has clocked an excellent 22.59 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance. | |||
Rare Earth has the fastest time in the field with a brilliant 18.13 at Richmond and has been racing in good form, while True Promises and Spring Fred also bring plenty of speed with 18.20 and 18.19 bests.
Slick Tease has a matching 18.19 and Something Dark has won three straight, making both genuine contenders, while Silvertree Pop can feature with a clean run.
In winning form, I’m confident that Rare Earth can go on with it.
| 7. Rare Earth (7) 42341 T: Peter Lagogiane | |||
| Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 320m in 18.13 last start, beating Beef Kebab. Can continue his winning ways. | |||
Miss Down Under has the standout credentials with a brilliant 18.30 best at Richmond and has enough recent form to suggest she can bounce back.
Three Hundred also brings excellent speed with an 18.34 best, while Beef Kebab, Articulate and Flying Sepol have the times to be competitive if they find the right run.
Miss Down Under has the class and speed to take plenty of beating, and she’s my pick to get the job done.
| 7. Miss Down Under (7) 27153 T: Leonardus Vanderburg | |||
| Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (18.49) over 320m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Must be included. | |||