SHORE GOGGLES SPRINT

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm74 on December 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Zouper Fund with 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Celsius Star carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. One of the main contenders.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Geelong Bm74 on November 26 over 1214m, 4 len behind Dirty Grin with 58kg at $16. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Moe Bm78 on November 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Recon carrying 57kg at $7.50. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.

At the latest run 9th of 16 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Recon carrying 53.5kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm74 on November 26 over 1214m, 3 len behind Dirty Grin with 60.5kg at $8.50. Capable of a better run.

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Canterbury Bm72 August 6 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind The Years carrying 62.5kg at $9. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 23 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Reset The Jazz with 61kg at $16. Might need the run.

Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Geelong Bm66 on December 12 over 1130m, 3 len behind Tango Jewel with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm64 May 22 over 1200m defeating Brullen with 62.5kg at $1.65. Needs to lift.

Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Yarra Valley Bm56 December 19 over 1009m defeating Remember Poppy with 61.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Yarra Valley Bm58 January 2 over 1000m defeating Mystery Blonde carrying 62kg at $4.40. This is tougher so prefer others.

Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Wodonga Bm70 on November 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Sister Shay carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mclovin carrying 59kg at $3.20. Needs to lift.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 December 10 over 1200m defeating Escarpa with 60.5kg at $14. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Mornington F&M Bm62 November 27 over 1200m defeating Missile Girl carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 August 27 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Mr Verse with 59.5kg at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Bendigo Bm70 April 12 over 1300m defeating Waimarie carrying 54.5kg at $26. Faces a tough essay.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 1107m, 5.5 len behind My Zephyr carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Mt Gambier Bm68 November 28 over 1200m defeating Emerald Reward carrying 58kg at $4.80. One of the main contenders.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm78 on December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 56kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Keep Your Cool with 58.5kg at $4. Improver with definite claims.

Most recently settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath Bm66 December 3 over 1200m defeating Untapped carrying 57.5kg at $61. Before that 3rd of 8 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 2.5 len behind Mr Assertive with 62.5kg at $2.90. Recent form not good enough.

Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Mornington Bm70 December 17 over 1200m defeating Smart Little Miss carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bedtime Angel with 59kg at $5. Big chance again.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Terang Bm62 on December 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind He's Godspeed carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Terang Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1200m defeating Heavenly Way carrying 59kg at $2.60. Improver with definite claims.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gawler Bm64 on December 13 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind High On Sugar with 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Morphettville Viddora Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Starlite Valley with 56.5kg at $3.80. Has the ability to take this out.