BLUEY’S BEST BETS - 05/03/2022
BLUEY’S BEST
1. Russian Conquest ($1.85)
Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Gold Coast 2yo Class. Rl on January 15 over 1200m, head behind Coolangatta carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track 2yo Plate December 26 over 1100m defeating Snitcat carrying 55kg at $5.50. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
FLEMINGTON RACE 2 – 13:10 AEDT
4. Crystal Pegasus ($2.50)
Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track (Bm84) February 19 over 2000m defeating Rousseau with 58kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm78) January 29 over 2000m defeating Casino Kid carrying 58.5kg at $3. Strong home winning here over 2000m last time. Bred to relish the extra trip now.
1. Nature Strip ($1.55)
Second run back. First-up after four months hampered at start; 2nd of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 19 over 1000m, nose behind Home Affairs carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track in the G2 The Shorts on September 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Eduardo carrying 58kg at $2.10. Can bounce right back.
FLEMINGTON RACE 7 – 16:20 AEDT
3. Profondo ($2.50)
Spring Champion winner. Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.25 len Randwick G1 Spring Champion October 9 over 2000m defeating Never Been Kissed carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. At his first start favourite; won by a head (struck interference at start) Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn Hcp September 1 over 1400m defeating Mokulua with 58kg at $3.50. Big untapped talent. Demands respect.
