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Chris Scholtz previews the Victoria Derby and Golden Eagle meetings at Flemington and Rosehill on October 31.
FLEMINGTON October 31
RACE 2: (6) Salto Angel (Value)
RACE 4: (11) Admire Robson (EW)
RACE 5: (1) Mystic Journey
RACE 6: (14) September Run
RACE 8: (5) Yulong Prince (Value)
RACE 1: 3-4-7-2
RACE 2: 6-1-4-9
RACE 3: 9-6-1-4
RACE 4: 11-1-5-10
RACE 5: 1-12-5-4
RACE 6: 14-2-1-12
RACE 7: 5-6-8-1
RACE 8: 5-9-2-13
RACE 9: 3-4-8-2
ROSEHILL October 31
RACE 2: (1) Enchanted Heart
RACE 3: (1) Segalas
RACE 4: (10) Relucent (EW)
RACE 5: (11) Huik (EW)
RACE 6: (13) She's Ideel (EW)
RACE 8: Colette (EW)
RACE 9: (8) Coterie (EW)
RACE 1: 7-8-6-10
RACE 2: 1-7-8-4
RACE 3: 1-7-11-8
RACE 4: 10-11-5-3
RACE 5: 11-5-1-7
RACE 6: 13-10-8-9
RACE 7: 1-4-12-8
RACE 8: 13-12-11-16
RACE 9: 8-13-1-3
ROSEHILL MULTI
RACE 3 (1) SEGALAS: Another difficult program with a certain heavy track and rain forecast through the meeting. Wet trackers are the order of the day and Godolphin have the right horses for the conditions, starting with this talented 5YO mare in a grade of race where she is very well placed on her best form with the advantage of Tom Sherry's 3kg claim. She's missed a place only once in 10 starts on slow and heavy tracks and steps up to his best distance after resuming with a closing fifth under 60.5kg over 1100m at Canterbury where she never got the chance to be fully tested. No concern with a break of five weeks between runs as her fresh record is equally strong and she has the draw to enjoy a run that will give her last look at the leaders.
RACE 8: (13) COLETTE: A big finish to a blue day as Godolphin is set to play a big hand in the Golden Eagle with three strong contenders. Siding with this top class mare on the strength of her wet track form – she's unbeaten in three heavy track starts including her Oaks victory last season – and the prep she has had through top G1 races for this target race after her luckless sixth in the Epsom Handicap over the Randwick mile four weeks ago. The stable has passed up numerous other options to keep her fresh for this race and the testing heavy track will play right into her wheelhouse. Should be strong at the finish with the best of the draw over the main contenders.
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
Noted Trial Runners – October 28-29
ROSEHILL: Macroura (R5); Mo's Crown (R5); Ambleve (R5); Nimalee (R6); Dawn Passage (R8); Brandenburg (R8); Funstar (R8); Riodini (R8)
NEWCASTLE: Eleusa (R2); Edmond (R7)
FLEMINGTON: Farnan (R7); Zaniah (R9)
GOULBURN SUNDAY: Soldier Of Love (R7)
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Stolen Jade; Ready To Soar; Dunbrody Power; Ciao Uno; Tiger Of Malay; Harmony Rose; False Step; Wicked Wench; Missile Heat; Trumbull; Captivant; Shaddy; Triple Ace; Ellsberg; Blazing Miss; Flit; Oxford Tycoon; Falcon; Never Second; Sir Rocket.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
Eligible Blackbook Runners - October 30-31
FLEMINGTON SATURDAY: So Let's Toast (R1); Personal (R2); Salto Angel (R2); Rich Charm (R3); Brimham Rocks (R4); Sound (R4); Admire Robson (R4); Nettoyer (R5); Pretty Brazen (R5); Hit The Shot (R7); Wertheimer (R7); Fifty Stars (R8); Yulong Prince (R8)
ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Nimalee (R6); Imaging (R7); Bottega (R8)
DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Impasse (R7)
NEWCASTLE SATURDAY: Toscanini (R7)
Blackbookers – Selected October 24
(Follow for next 3 starts)
SOUND: Tiring horses cost him his chance. Going well.
TWAIN'S EXPRESS: Has obvious talent. Suited on a big track.
PARADEE: Had to chase from a long way out.
TOMMY GOLD: Expect him to win races this prep.
THROUGH THE CRACKS: Sure to appreciate something longer.
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Positive Peace; Hilo; Cherry Tortoni; Steel Prince; The Astrologist; Yonkers; Nonconformist; Mr Quickie; Arcadia Queen; She's Ideel; Criaderas; Montefilia; Ole Kirk; Entente; Rich Hips.
