Menangle R5 FARMER JOES CHICKENS PACE

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Failed to get a clear run when 2.7m 2nd $23 (Fr2) Petes Big Jim Menangle 1609m (1:54.0) R4857 race Jan 14 then commanding winner $1.40 (Fr6) defeating Gabbys Sportstar 15.7m Bathurst 2260m (1:56.9) R5668 race Jan 29. Last start winner suited in this distance range; winner at this stage last prep and could repeat here.

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Back from a spell. Ran 34m 4th $28 (Fr1) Demon Delight Kilmore 2180m (1:57.5) 3C0-3C6 race Jun 20 then tired over the latter stages when 60m 12th $166 (Fr1) Out To Play Tabcorp Park 2240m (1:55.5) 3C0-3C7 race Jun 29. First-up, proven at this stage of a prep, and also proven in this distance range (6 from 7).

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Raced wide early when 1.2m 2nd $9.00 (Fr9) Chevrons Reward NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.1) R5596 race Jan 25 then very impressive winner (Fr1) defeating Overpowering 20.5m Penrith 1720m (1:56.8) R5458 race Jan 30. Up in graced but can't be taken lightly on latest effort.

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Was a handy winner $2.90 (Fr6) over Diamond Grace 4.5m Tabcorp Park 1720m (1:56.8) R5158 race Dec 6 then beaten 5m 4th $10.00 (Fr5) Surreal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R5168 race Jan 28. Could fill a spot.

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Eased early when 17.5m 8th $26 (Fr3) Culture King Goulburn 2240m (1:57.1) R5873 race Jan 19 then eased early when 8.5m 5th $34 (Fr4) Surreal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R5168 race Jan 28. Needs to lift again.

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Raced wide early when 2.5m 3rd $16 (Fr7) Its Mesmerise NZ Menangle 1609m (1:53.4) R5675 race Jan 14 then solid effort when 5.5m 3rd $31 (Fr3) Henry Hu NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.0) R5575 race Jan 21. Is a multiple winner at this course and distance and stays in the mix on consistent recent form.

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Finished 17.2m 8th $51 (Fr6) Spondooley Redcliffe 1780m (1:58.5) R5565 race Jan 1 then eased early when 36.5m 8th $81 (Fr7) Surreal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R5168 race Jan 28. Others in better form.

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Caught the eye defeating My Ultimate Louie 3.5m $4.00 (Fr8) Menangle 1609m (1:54.2) 3R4963 race Jan 7 then held on well when 5m 2nd $8.00 (Fr8) Zeuss Bromac NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) 3R5056 race Jan 28. Solid in both runs this prep but has a tricky draw to overcome here.

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Raced wide early when 2.2m 3rd $3.20 (Fr5) Kiwi Stride NZ Menangle 1609m (1:53.1) R5056 race Oct 29 then raced well when 4.7m 2nd $3.90 (Fr2) Surreal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R5168 race Jan 28. Overall form consistent and drawn the pole; not out of it.