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Gailo Chop

Won Group races at 1600m and 1800m at first two starts in 2018 before having hard run on speed when 0.5 lengths 2nd to Harlem in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 10 March. First run in Sydney but won going right handed in France before export. Won three of five starts on soft ground and all three starts on heavy ground.

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Classic Uniform

Battled on well when 7.5 lengths 3rd to Winx in G1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on 10 March. That was second run this year after winning G3 Craven Plate at this distance last October. Consistent on-pace runner with three wins and eight placings from 19 starts on soft and heavy ground.

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Harlem

Enjoyed good trail and aided by being in best part of track when 0.5 lengths winner from Gailo Chop in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 10 March. Won right handed in France pre-export and on slightly rain affected ground there. Unplaced three starts on heavy ground.

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Held on well enough when 7 lengths 2nd to Winx in G1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on 3 March before 1.6 lengths 6th to Comin’ Through in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on 17 March. Derby winner at 2500m and ready for step up in distance now. Twice a winner on soft ground; placed two of six on heavy ground.

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Ventura Storm

Had blinkers first time and ran on well, when 1.25 lengths 3rd to Harlem in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 10 March. Nearing peak after two runs in 2018 and proven on soft ground, although is unknown on heavy rated tracks.

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Sarrasin

Not raced since September last year when beaten 11.3 lengths into 11th place behind Winx in G2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m). Since transferred from Chris Waller to Richard Freedman. Won two races in France at 2400m on good and soft ground.

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The Taj Mahal

Led and faded when 2.85 lengths 8th to Harlem in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 10 March. That was first run since November when won G2 Zipping Classic at 2400m. Placed four of seven starts on soft ground in UK and Europe.

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Single Gaze

Consistent mare who usually races on speed but was the best of the back markers when 1.85 lengths 5th to Harlem in G1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on 10 March. Excellent run last time and has run well both starts this course and distance. Won twice on soft tracks from 7 starts on soft and heavy. 

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Consensus

New Zealand mare who’s been G1 placed twice at 1600m in past four starts. Usually races handy and did so when 0.5 lengths 2nd to Devise in G1 Haunui Farm Classic (1600m) at Hastings (NZ) on 24 February. Rise in distance no issue. Won three of 19 starts on soft tracks and won only start on heavy ground.