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10. CYLINDER (1) – $4.50
T: JAMES CUMMINGS J: TBC – 56KG
Cylinder captured that all-important
Group 1 win last start in the Newmarket
Handicap, carrying the featherweight of
51.5kg to victory with Jamie Kah on board.
He meets Imperatriz on far worse terms
in this race, but sometimes weights can be
a little overrated over these sprint trips.
He improved a lot from the Lightning first
up to second up, and should he improve
again, he will be in the finish. That was a
dominant win last time at Flemington, he
will just a very good ride from barrier 1
with lots of speed horses likely to cross
him and keep him tucked in on the fence.
6. BELLA NIPOTINA (3) – $6
T: CIARON MAHER J: JOHN ALLEN – 56.5KG
There are few more consistent horses
at Group 1 level than Bella Nipotina.
Unfortunately, she has consistently bumped
into superstars like Imperatriz, but she too
has a magnificent Moonee Valley record
and is one of the most improved horses in
the country, along with stablemate Pride
Of Jenni. She is never far away from the
money and should Imperatriz underperform
for whatever reason, she could have first
run on the favourite from the inside draw.
FRANCESCO GUARDI ROMPED HOME IN 2022
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