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Oakleigh Plate - Form Comments

26/02/2015

Oakleigh Plate – Form Comments

G1 - 1100m - Turf

1

Bel Sprinter

Not raced since November and has won six of his eight starts when fresh. Runner-up to Lucky Nine in 2013 Singapore Krisflyer International Sprint and did barrier trial well behind Lankan Rupee at Cranbourne on 9 February.

2

Flamberge

Very good at first run since November when short neck 2nd to star sprinter Chautauqua in Caulfield 1100m Rubiton Stakes on 14 February. Has good record this course and distance.

3

It Is Written

In great form with two wins and photo 2nd from past three runs. Finished well in head win over Tudor and Fast 'N' Rocking in Moonee Valley 1200m Abell Stakes on 6 February after splitting Mourinho and Dissident in the Australia Stakes at 1200m.

4

Fast 'N' Rocking

Chased well at first run since November when 1.2 lengths 3rd to It Is Written in Moonee Valley 1200m Abell Stakes on 6 February. Good record this track.

5

Shamal Wind

Impressive 2.25 lengths winner from Vatican and Moment Of Change in Sandown 1000m Adams Stakes on 26 January. Narrowly beaten behind Miracles Of Life and Bel Sprinter in Caulfield Sprint, this course and distance, last October.

6

Vain Queen

Fast mare with great record down Flemington straight track but is also a winner here. Hasn't raced since Flemington 1100m win in November. Won two of three previous fresh runs.

7

Lord Of The Sky

Speed runner suited back in distance after failing at 1400m at Flemington on 17 January. Since won an 800m barrier trial and has won five of seven starts at this track.

8

Sistine Demon

Consistent galloper who hasn't raced since unplaced at 1400m this track in October. Beaten 8 lengths when 2nd to Lord Of The Sky in recent barrier trial but effort was satisfactory and capable of racing well fresh.

9

A Time For Julia

Talented mare who hasn't raced since failing at 1200m behind Deep Field in November. Boasts two wins, two seconds from four fresh runs and has very good record at this track.

10

Atmospherical

Blocked for clear run early in straight and ran well when 3.45 lengths 3rd to Chautauqua and Flamberge in Caulfield 1100m Rubiton Stakes on 14 February. Won six of 11 starts.

11

General Jackson

Ridden on speed when 3.75 lengths 5th to Runway Star in Sandown 1000m Rating 84 Hcp on 7 February. Faces tough task in this class but does perform better when ridden back.

12

I'm All The Talk

Hasn't raced since October when 3.6 lengths 9th behind Miracles Of Life and Bel Sprinter in 1100m Caulfield Sprint. Won two recent barrier trials and can be competitive.

13

Iconic

Not raced since November. Has won three of five starts when fresh including impressive 1000m win at Moonee Valley at start of his previous campaign.

14

Under The Louvre

Not raced since October when runner-up to Lucky Hussler at 1400m this track. Two recent barrier trials have been sound and has won two of three starts when fresh.

15

Whittington

Caught wide throughout and ran well when 2.4 lengths 5th to Just A Girl in Doomben 1050m Hcp on 7 February. That was first run for this stable.

16

Earthquake

Last year's Blue Diamond Stakes winner on this day and she's unbeaten in three starts at this track. Not raced since November but proven fresh and impressive in two recent barrier trials wins.

17

Eloping

Vet reported slower than normal recovery when 6.15 lengths 7th to Chautauqua in Caulfield 1100m Rubiton Stakes on 14 February. That was first run since November. Possible improver.

18

Nostradamus

Talented 3YO who hasn't raced since November. Won two of eights starts and both of those wins came when fresh. Recent trackwork sound and can feature.

 

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