Menangle R8 SUSPEND FLEXX THREE YEAR OLD PACE

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Eased early, covered extra ground and tightened during running when 9.2m 2nd $11 (Fr7) Governor Jujon Ballarat 2710m (1:58.2) 3R5175 race Jan 18 then raced wide late when 7.5m 3rd $19 (Sr3) Line Up NZ Tabcorp Park 2760m the 3Y-GP1 Victoria Derby (grp1) Jan 25. In the money chance.

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Scored handily over Mach Dan 3.2m $31 (Fr3) Ballarat 2710m (1:56.2) 3R4575 race Jan 18 then looked good defeating Governor Jujon 1.5m $2.50 (Fr3) Tabcorp Park 2760m the 3Y-GP1 Victoria Derby (grp1) Jan 25. Last start winner with solid overall record; could complete a hat-trick of wins in this.

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Held up for a run early in the straight and used the sprint lane when 13.5m 7th $52 (Sr4) Be Happy Mach Bendigo 2150m (1:55.8) R3486 race Aug 17 then covered extra ground when 9.5m 3rd $2.70 (Fr4) Zeuss Bromac NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) 3R5056 race Jan 28. Place chance only in this company.

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Impressive winner $1.50 (Fr2) defeating Perfect Stride NZ 9.2m Ballarat 2710m (1:58.2) 3R5175 race Jan 18 then raced well when 1.5m 2nd $3.70 (Fr4) Line Up NZ Tabcorp Park 2760m the 3Y-GP1 Victoria Derby (grp1) Jan 25. Racing in great heart and definite contender despite the tricky draw.

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Finished 13.2m 3rd $6.00 (Sr1) Dark Terror Bathurst 1730m (1:58.2) R3551 race Feb 2 then won $2.90 (Fr3) narrowly defeating Yes You May 0.4m Bathurst 1730m (1:56.7) 3R4154 race Feb 9. Not fancied in this grade.

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Checked when 34.5m 9th $14 (Fr3) Pacifico Dream Ballarat 2710m (1:59.7) 3R5074 race Jan 18 then Most impressive defeating Salvator Mundi 10.5m $1.20 (Fr4) Junee 2170m (1:59.4) R5360 race Jan 26. Tougher here.

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Eased early when 22m 7th $9.50 (Fr8) Wolf Stride Menangle 1609m (1:52.7) R5061 race Feb 4 then eased early when 31.5m 5th $31 (Fr6) Dr Susan NZ Menangle 2300m (1:55.7) 3F5080 race Feb 8. Needs to lift a notch.

Race comment

Held up for a run early in the straight when 6.7m 3rd $42 (Fr5) Line Up NZ Ballarat 2710m (1:56.2) 3R4575 race Jan 18 then eased early and tired over the latter stages when 53m 11th $39 (Fr7) Line Up NZ Tabcorp Park 2760m the 3Y-GP1 Victoria Derby (grp1) Jan 25. Unlikely to trouble top raters.

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Handy win $1.30 (Fr7) defeating Joonior Brown 2m Menangle 1609m (1:55.7) 3R4559 race Dec 14 then handy effort when 8.2m 3rd $21 (Fr2) Governor Jujon Menangle 1609m the GROUP2 Simpson Memorial (grp2) Jan 6. In form but drawn poorly.

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Covered extra ground when 3.2m 3rd $4.80 (Sr3) Pacifico Dream Ballarat 2710m (1:59.7) 3R5074 race Jan 18 then raced wide early when 9.2m 4th $22 (Fr5) Line Up NZ Tabcorp Park 2760m the 3Y-GP1 Victoria Derby (grp1) Jan 25. Covered extra ground early last start; prior form consistent and has each way claims.

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Finished 1.5m 3rd $1.20 (Fr6) Magnifico To Watch Bathurst 1730m (1:58.6) 2R4051 race Aug 7 then out of position at the start when 14m 4th $2.50 (Sr1) Kalypso King Parkes 1660m (1:59.1) 3R4452 race Feb 5. Unlikely starter.