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TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER - HAWKESBURY

Rail Position: +5m 1100m-450m, True Remainder

Markos Port - Race 4, 3.05pm, 1800m, R Bayliss 59.0kg

Adrian and I have been delighted with how Markos Port has progressed this preparation. He has yet to finish outside the placings in three career starts, and his latest third at Warwick Farm over 1600 metres reads particularly well. He was beaten less than a length by True Tone and Tharwa, with True Tone since finishing third in the Listed Geelong Classic and Tharwa finishing fourth in the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes. That is very solid form for this level. The step up to 1800 metres is a natural progression for him. His fitness is right up to the mark and he has drawn barrier 8, so Regan will be able to use his natural speed to find a handy position and get him into a comfortable rhythm. He is going great at home and we expect him to run a bold race for you all.

Frankie's Boy - Race 4.05pm, 1800m, R King 59.0kg

Adrian and I are delighted with how Frankie's Boy is going ahead of this race. He has had two solid runs this preparation, and we were particularly pleased with his effort at Goulburn last time out, where he led over 1600 metres and kept fighting to the line to finish fourth. Those two runs have brought his fitness right up to the mark, and stepping up to 1800 metres looks ideal for him at this stage. He has drawn beautifully in barrier 2, so Rachel should be able to land in a forward position and get him into a comfortable rhythm. He sustained a small cut to his off hind over the weekend so he was treated with triprim, a low grade anti inflammatory, and it has knocked it on the head quickly. He hasn't missed any work and he's remained sound throughout. Frankie's Boy is looking terrific at home and has continued to please us in his work, so we expect him to run a bold race for you all, hopefully breaking his maiden.

Duke of Arrakis - Race 6, 4.20pm, 1400m, R Bayliss 60.5kg

Adrian and I are pleased with how Duke of Arrakis is going ahead of his third run this preparation. He was disappointing at Rosehill last time out, but we know he is capable of better and he's showing positive signs at home. He drops back in grade and remains at 1400 metres, which will suit him with two runs now under his belt. From barrier 9, Regan will look to roll forward and find a handy position where he can settle into a comfortable rhythm. He is fit and well, and we expect him to bounce back and run a competitive race for you all where he will hopefully increase his value for his impending sale and put some prizemoney in your pockets.

WEDNSDAY 28th OCTOBER - WARWICK FARM

Rail Position:+5m 1000m - W/Post, +3m Remainder

Savvy Spy - Race 2, 3.35pm, 2400m, T Clark 54.0kg

Adrian and I are delighted with how Savvy Spy is going following his impressive win at Hawkesbury last time out. He finished strong over 2000 metres and we were particularly pleased with the way he went through the line. Stepping up to 2400 metres is the natural progression for him now that he is deeper into his preparation. He does rise in grade, but he gets in with just 54 kilos and has drawn nicely in barrier 4. With only seven runners, Tim should be able to find a comfortable position and give him every chance to see out the distance strongly. He has continued to please us at home, and we expect him to be tough to beat.