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SATURDAY 30th MAY - EAGLE FARM

Rail Position: True

ALALCANCE, Race 3, 2400m, 12.53pm, T Clark, 57kg 
Alalcance ran a very encouraging race to finish just over three lengths from the winner at Doomben last time. She presented with a threatening run on turning in but ultimately found a few too sharp for her over the concluding stages, however she wasn’t beaten far at the line. She was going eight weeks between runs there with just the one trial beforehand, so she’s taken good improvement from it and certainly strips fitter here. The step up to 2400 metres is a big positive as she’s got stamina in abundance, and her ability to thrive on a wet track means we have no concerns about any upcoming rainfall. Tim’s won multiple races on her so we’re delighted he’s back aboard here, and if she recaptures her best form it’ll make her hard to beat.

BELLA MONTAGNA, Race 3, 2400m, 12.53pm, R King, 54kg 
Bella Montagna couldn’t be in better shape ahead of this outing. She ran another fantastic race to finish a length from the winner when fourth at Gosford last time, and she’s since travelled north to Queensland where she’s settled in beautifully and is loving the change of scenery. She’s up in grade here but she drops right down in the weights as a result, and we’re extremely confident she’s got the ability to measure up in these races. The step up to 2400 metres is a big positive as she’s got stamina in abundance, and her ability to thrive on a wet track means we have no concerns about any upcoming rainfall. Rachel knows her well so we’re delighted to have her back aboard, and she should be able to get into a beautiful position from barrier 6 and travel comfortably in the run. Everything we’ve seen from her thus far this preparation suggests she’s building towards some peak performances once she gets the right conditions which we think she has here, and we expect her to be right there at the finish.

SATURDAY 30th MAY - CAULFIELD

Rail Position: True

SLY BOOTS, Race 6, 2000m, 2.45pm, J Stanley, 58kg 
Sly Boots had no luck when being posted wide throughout at Sandown last weekend. However, despite covering so much ground in the run he ran an incredibly brave race to finish fourth and we were incredibly proud of his first Victorian effort. He’s come through the outing in brilliant order so whilst this race is only seven days later he is third up in his preparation, so he’s ready for the challenge. He’s won over 1900 metres previously so this step up to 2000 metres is a big tick, and he’s drawn a better barrier in 5 so Jett should be able to land in a favourable position and conserve energy mid-race. This is a competitive field but he’s a reliable horse at this level, and if he keeps progressing there’s no reason why he won’t be fighting out the finish.