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TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER - RANDWICK

Rail Position: +2M Entire

FULLY LIT - Race 5, 2.20pm, 1600m, R Bayliss, 54.5kg
Adrian and I are delighted with how Fully Lit is going ahead of the Big Dance. His win in the Group 3 Cameron Handicap at Newcastle over 1500 metres was excellent and secured his place in this race. He then put in a tough and brave effort in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick last time out. He has since had a trial to keep his fitness up to the mark and has continued to please us at home. From barrier 18, Regan will look to use his natural speed to roll forward and find a prominent position. He is going well and we expect him to run a bold race for you all.

TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER - FLEMINGTON

Rail Position: +3M Entire

YAUSON - Race 2, 11.20am, 2000m, J Childs, 57.5kg
Yauson is thriving ahead of this race. He would have won at Caulfield last time but for enduring a tough run in transit, and it’s really a testament to his natural ability and will to win that he came as close as he did. He’s firing on all cylinders at present and hasn’t missed a beat since that run, so he comes into this in wonderful order. He sticks to 2000 metres for now but switching to this bigger, more expansive track is a huge positive for him and he’ll be a lot more effective on it. Jordan knows him well so he’ll let him land where he’s comfortable from barrier 21 which will most likely be with some cover, and hopefully the leaders set a genuine tempo as he’ll be most effective in a strongly run race. This is another slight step up in grade but he’s more than up to it, and with some luck in running he’ll be right there at the finish.

WAIHEKE ROSE - Race 3, 12pm, 1800m, J Childs, 55kg
Waiheke Rose is delighting us ahead of this outing. Giving her the extra few days that she needed has done her the world of good, and she couldn’t be in better condition as a result. She was very impressive when breaking her maiden at Kembla last month where she relished every yard of the 1500 metres, and she responded well to the blinkers so we’ve kept them on here to ensure she’s entirely focused on her job. She’s bred to relish this further step up to 1800 metres and we’re confident there’s more improvement to come, so whilst she’s up against some progressive types she ticks a lot of boxes and it’s a wonderful opportunity for her to gain some valuable Black Type.

VAUBAN - Race 7, 3.00pm, 3200m, J Childs, 56.5kg
Vauban has contested the Melbourne Cup for the last three years, so to see him lining up for a fourth consecutive year is a huge credit to the horse and he really is as tough as they come. Last year was his best performance to date when he finished sixth and given he’s drawn barrier 22 Jordan will most likely ride him with some cover as we did in 2025 and let him hunt his way into the race. He’s not had a conventional lead up to this race but he’s entitled to take plenty of improvement from his first-up run in the Geelong Cup, and his experience and proven quality will certainly take him a long way so we’re confident he’ll give them a run for their money.

HARRY LIME - Race 8, 3.50pm, 1400m, R King, 54kg
Harry Lime is in brilliant shape ahead of this run. His two jumpouts have given him the right fitness foundation to resume his preparation, and whilst 1400 metres is short of his optimum trip he’s got some speed back in his legs again. He got back in the field when he last raced over course and distance so Rachel will be alive to this in the gates and will endeavour to go forward from barrier 8 to try and race close to the speed. He’s got blinkers on to ensure he’s entirely focused and as sharp as possible over this distance, so fingers crossed he gets some luck in running as he’s got the ability to give this a good shake.

TOMATO TOASTIE - Race 9, 4.35pm, 1400m, T Clark, 55kg
Tomato Toastie showed up well for a long way when resuming at Caulfield. She just found 1200 metres around that track a bit sharp for her first-up, but she’s taken good improvement from it and she strips fitter here. She’s going to relish getting out to 1400 metres on this bigger track, so they’re two big ticks against her name that will bring about a lot of improvement. We’ve tinkered with her gear and added the cross over noseband and tongue tie to assist her breathing and Tim knows her well having ridden her in Queensland, so we’re delighted to have him back aboard. This is a competitive race but there’s enough to suggest she’s capable a big step forward, so we won’t be surprised to see her run a big race.