Dubbo
Verdict
Cannot rule out any of the five runners. WILL TO EXCEL (1) failed in the 4600m Jericho two back then turned it around last time with a strong third over 2100m at Orange where he closed well. Won't be far away on settling in this small field. In the right race to return to winning form. TROPICANA'S CUBE (6) has failed to threaten for quite some time and lacks any turn of foot now. Races beyond 1800m for the first time which looks like a good option. Worth another chance. SHYLOCK (7) hasn't won for around three years but can end the drought today. Made late ground at the end of 1800m at Gundagai last time. Makes appeal with just 55kgs. DUNEDIN (4) is another in contention on an eight-day back-up. Lacked a turn off foot over 1800m last start but can feature out to this trip. CHEEKY SECRETS (8) returned to form at Quirindi recently. Has a shocking strike rate but with the light weight cannot be dismissed.
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7. Shylock
Win Only
- 6. 6. Tropicanas CubeJ: BRAITH NOCKT: BRETT THOMPSONF: 75569
- Price History:
- 2.80
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictMost recently ran last of 9 at Gilgandra Bm50 on December 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Order Of Merit carrying 61.5kg at $2.25. The run before that 6th of 8 at Warren Bm58 on December 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Toulon Factor carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Nicely placed today to repay supporters. - 7. 7. ShylockJ: JAKE PRACEY-HOLMEST: KATHRYN CAHILLF: 25646
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictAt the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Gundagai Bm58 on January 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Evokes with 55kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Bathurst Bm66 on December 23 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Stay Tuned with 55kg at $71. Recent ratings measure up favourably so keep him very safe. -T/2022289.png)
4. 4. DunedinJ: JACOB STIFFT: JANELLE GALEAF: 78335- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 2-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictAt the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Gilgandra Cl3 on January 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Instead with 59kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Instead carrying 60kg at $26. Down a little in grade today and can do better.- 1. 1. Will To ExcelJ: MATHEW CAHILLT: JAMES PONSONBYF: x1403
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 2-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictMost recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Orange Bm58 on December 15 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Doutelle carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. The run before that ran last of 13 at Warrnambool Jericho Cup on November 30 over 4600m, slow going 47 len behind Farag with 65kg at $61. Has his share of weight but looks tough to stop. -T/1854487.png)
8. 8. Cheeky SecretsJ: ZOE HUNTT: WAYNE MARTYNF: 57402- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 41
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLast start 2nd in a small field at Quirindi Bm58 on December 26 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Akauwheo carrying 55kg at $2.20. Before that ran last of 10 at this track Cl2 on December 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind Instead carrying 52kg at $51. Back in form and cannot be ruled out.
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2. Dash ByJ: -T: SCOTT SINGLETONF: 83112- Price History:
- 2.40
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 2-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
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3. Drunken SailorJ: -T: JAMES PONSONBYF: 84865- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 2-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20