There have been several early betting moves this week that focus on the engagement of claiming apprentices, with the weight relief angle especially popular.
At Sandown, a runner in the 1800m event will benefit from the claim, a key factor at this distance.
At Rosehill, new gun apprentice Braith Nock has an excellent chance, one that punters have not missed.
As always, any further market push close to start time would add extreme confidence.
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Flattered
This stable rarely miss when they bet, looks like the case again here.
Good 3rd last start at Sandown (1400m) in what should be a solid form race.
Back to 1300m looks ideal for her sharp sprinting burst.
Timed right, with weight relief, expect her to be very hard to hold out.
Aztec State
Showed talent as a 3yo in strong races.
Fresh record solid (2:1-0-0).
Kick-off point looks ideal, while 1600m might be short of his best, stable motivation is high with Yulong ownership.
Expect he is forward enough to give this a big shake first-up.
Saban
Big win here at this track/trip (1800m) last start, despite laying in and racing greenly.
Should be more tractable and fitter now, very well suited to claim.
The 3kg apprentice claim is crucial here, should allow him to be strong late again and prove hard to beat.
Harry Got Styles
Got the perfect run last start, but the turn of foot he showed was genuine.
From gate 5, he looks set for another sweet run just behind the speed.
If pace is solid, expect him to be one of the strongest late — can win again.
Silentsar
Loves it fresh (5:1-1-2) and the stable is likely to have him forward and ready first-up.
Ownership group (Sledmere Stud) retained a share, always a positive sign.
Placed perfectly in this off-season Winter race, expect a big run fresh.
Mickeys Medal
Braith Nock is on fire and sticks with this runner after winning here last start at 1500m.
Horse seems to thrive under Nock, and the pairing now has great confidence.
Expect them to go right on with it, strong winning chance again.
Touristic
Flying.
Won the Lord Mayors Cup here over 2000m beating quality opposition.
Softer draw (gate 2) allows for an economical run.
May be ridden a touch closer this time, looks very well placed to notch up back-to-back wins.
Quantum Cat
A Waller galloper the stable holds in high regard, better than form suggests.
Was strong to the line at Randwick over 2000m last start.
The 3kg claim is key here, and young rider Jace McMurray is in form.
Expecting the weight relief will see him right in the finish.
Value chance.
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