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Tempted

Barrier 9 · Jockey Chad Schofield · Trainer Ciaron Maher · 56.5kg · Form 32x111x111

Model win 1.84 · place 1.15

Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at Randwick and will be well suited at the trip. Unbeaten this preparation with 3 wins from 3 runs. Forward showing expected.

On a six run winning streak. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ka Ying Rising carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 3 len in the G2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Savvy Hallie with 56.5kg at $1.60. Best sprinter in the country and should prove it again here.

Tough to the line holding off a champion in the Everest, her seventh win from 10 starts at the 1200m. Again hard to beat.

At her fourth run this prep, she has won all three official starts, including a G1 1200m last time. The off-pace map gives her a strong target, and she is the horse to beat.

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Joliestar

Barrier 10 · Jockey James Mcdonald · Trainer Chris Waller · 56.5kg · Form 3x111x3x23

Model win 5.64 · place 1.73

Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by 1/2L last run at Randwick and ideal distance as proven previously. James Mcdonald does know the horse very well. Should go very close.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a G2 The Shorts at Randwick on September 19 over 1100m, neck behind Mazu carrying 56kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Tempted with 56.5kg at $19. Racing well. Very good last time and is proven down the straight, main danger.

Acquitted herself well at Royal Ascot and sound at the two runs this time in. Ran well for third to Giga Kick in this race last year.

Deep into her campaign, she was third in the G1 1200m at Randwick last start after finishing runner-up in a G2. An earlier G1 win over 1200m confirms her class; she maps on pace and profiles as the main danger.

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Headwall

Barrier 6 · Jockey Ethan Brown · Trainer Matthew Smith · 58.5kg · Form 232x1x2542

Model win 14.82 · place 3.14

On a short back up. Rattled home nicely into 2nd last run at Randwick and showing improvement in recent outings. Up against a higher level of opposition. Could feature here.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 15 in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 56.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $51. Keeps racing well and the straight should suit.

Right in the thick of things in the Everest before a game effort behind Pericles last weekend. Worth each-way thought again.

At his seventh run this prep, he comes off a G2 second over 1300m after finishing fourth in the G1 1200m at Randwick. The return to 1200m and pace up front should suit his finishing style, making him a strong winning chance.

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Caballus

Barrier 8 · Jockey Blake Shinn · Trainer Bjorn Baker · 58.5kg · Form 81x216x573

Model win 17.51 · place 3.52

On a short turnaround. Good result placing 3rd last run at Randwick but facing a stronger group of contenders. Will be tested in this.

Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 15 in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Pericles with 58.5kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tempted with 58.5kg at $151. G1 winner here and will give a sight.

Held his ground in the Everest and was solid in the placings last weekend. Each-way claims again.

Seven runs into the prep, he improved to third in the G2 1300m at Randwick last start after seventh in a G1 1200m. He maps near the speed, but this stronger sprint field makes a place the more likely outcome.

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Point Barrow

Barrier 2 · Jockey Mark Zahra · Trainer Anthony & Sam Freedman · 56.5kg · Form 11x515x011

Model win 22.52 · place 4.20

Ran over the top of them when winning last time at Caulfield and strong form at the distance. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Could be in the mix.

Last start settled well back; won by 1.5 len in the G3 Northwood Plume Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 1200m defeating Naifah carrying 58kg at $3.10. Before that settled well back; won by a long-neck in the G3 How Now Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 1200m defeating Bridal Waltz carrying 57kg at $7.50. Much harder now but she's got a very good turn of foot.

Second in a Mornington jumpout since making it two Caulfield Group 3 wins in a row. Tougher test here but she is flying.

Fourth-up, she comes here off consecutive G3 wins over 1200m but now faces a sharp rise to G1 grade. The backmarker map makes class the main test, though her recent progress gives her a live outsider's chance.

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Mazu

Barrier 11 · Jockey Ms Rachel King · Trainer Ciaron Maher · 58.5kg · Form 3x3361x102

Model win 35.46 · place 5.81

Narrowly beaten last run at the track but up in class. Coming to a new trainer. Very competitive this preparation. Respect the betting.

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in the G2 Mcewen Stakes at this track on October 24 over 1200m, nose behind Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $14. Before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $18. Will roll along but this is much harder.

New stable, ex Joseph Pride. Game in defeat in the McEwen here last start, outbobbed only late. Should again give cheek.

Now twelve-up, he was second in a G2 1200m at Flemington last start, following a 10th at the same grade; he also recorded a G2 win earlier in the prep. He is likely to lead, but pressure from the other on-speed runners makes him a risky inclusion.

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Charm Stone

Barrier 3 · Jockey Damian Lane · Trainer Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) · 56.5kg · Form 0x16x43x34

Model win 35.44 · place 5.80

Was $8.50 and peaked on the run when 4th last time at Randwick but matched against tougher rivals. Good to see Damian Lane is jumping on. Solid prospects.

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jimmysstar with 56.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 in the G2 Sydney Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Grafterburners with 56.5kg at $8.50. Going well but doubt she's quite good enough this level.

Has looked well in two runs this time in and both runs have contained merit. Among the each-way chances.

Ninth-up, she was fourth in the G2 1200m at Randwick last start after placing third in the G1 1200m at Caulfield. She maps on pace from an inside draw, and her black-type form makes her a serious place chance.

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Skybird

Barrier 1 · Jockey Ben Melham · Trainer Mitchell Freedman · 56.5kg · Form x53070x615

Model win 44.09 · place 6.80

Was $10.00 and chased well when 5th last time at Randwick but competing in a higher grade. Might have to make up considerable ground. Minor claims.

Last start 5th of 16 in the G2 Sydney Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Grafterburners carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that won by a nose in the G2 Gilgai Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Smooth Chino with 55kg at $2.90. Proven here, blowout hope if it's wet.

Last year's Lightning winner who reaffirmed her liking of the straight in the Gilgai. Excellent without luck in Sydney.

At her seventh run of the campaign, she finished fifth in the G2 1200m at Randwick last start after winning a G2 over this trip at Flemington two weeks earlier. The inside draw should help her avoid another wide, rearward trip, and she remains a place contender.

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Geegees Mistruth

Barrier 5 · Jockey Craig Williams · Trainer Mark Walker · 56.5kg · Form 30721x5582

Model win 47.22 · place 7.15

Backing up quickly for this race. Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at this track but facing stiffer opposition. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Prefer others.

Last start 2nd of 16 in the G3 Begonia Belle Stakes at this track on October 31 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Flying For Fun carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that from last on the turn ran second last of 9 in the LR Alinghi Stakes at Caulfield on October 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Gentle Steel carrying 61kg at $1.90. This looks out of her reach.

Didn't have much luck here last Saturday, held up until too late and game once clear. Looks ready and Group 1 form is sound.

Well into the prep, she improved to second in the G3 1100m at Flemington last start after eighth in a Listed race and fifth in G1 company. Returning to 1200m, the distance of her G1 win earlier this year, offers an each-way angle, though she needs to reproduce that level.

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Plaintiff

Barrier 4 · Jockey Jordan Childs · Trainer Peter Snowden · 56.5kg · Form 111x12x498

Model win 106 · place 12.89

Started at $13.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Randwick but strong form at this trip. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Better to look elsewhere.

At the latest run 8th of 14 in the LR Silver Eagle at Randwick on October 17 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Apocalyptic carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tempted carrying 56.5kg at $11. Outclassed.

Just even in the Premiere and the Silver Eagle. This is certainly no easier. Will need to be at her best.

Third-up, she was eighth in the Listed 1300m at Randwick last start after ninth in a G2 1200m, having previously finished fourth at G2 level. Her recent black-type efforts leave her with plenty to find in this G1 sprint.

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Giga Kick

Barrier 7 · Jockey Jamie Mott · Trainer Clayton Douglas · 58.5kg · Form 1X5420X089

Lacked competitiveness when 9th last time at Randwick. Likely to get back in the run.

Last start from last on the turn 9th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $41. The run before that 8th of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jimmysstar with 58.5kg at $13. Won this last year but not going well enough.

Attempts to become first since Black Caviar to win consecutive runnings of this. Didn't have much luck in the Everest. Can hit back.

In his ninth-up campaign, his last three G1 appearances have resulted in ninth, eighth and 10th. The backmarker map leaves him with plenty to turn around.

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Rey Magnerio

Barrier 12 · Jockey William Pike · Trainer R D Griffiths · 58.5kg · Form 1331X62X54

On a quick back up. Finished hard to win last run at this venue but up against a more competitive field. Jockey William Pike rates highly aboard.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 in the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Last start 4th of 8 in the G2 Mcewen Stakes at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $7. Outclassed this level.

Two placings from six runs in Group 1 company. Likes this track and was good second up off a luckless first-up run.

Sixth-up, he finished fourth in the G2 1200m at Flemington last start after fifth at Caulfield, with a gear issue noted last time. His off-mid map and class profile keep him in contention, although his recent finishes suggest he needs to improve.

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