BLUEY’S BEST BETS - 23/02/2022
5. CATEECHEE ($2.40)
Third race start. First start 6th of 13 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn on August 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Devout Hero with 57kg at $21. Went for a break before returning slowly away; came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Bendigo 3yo+ F&M Mdn on February 6 over 1100m, nose behind The Globe with 57.5kg at $21. Plenty of upside.
5. FIRE ($1.75)
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G Plate September 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Minsk Moment carrying 56kg at $6. Previously first up; slowly away and laid out near 100m; third of 10 at Randwick Kensington 3yo C&G Mdn August 18 over 1250m, 1.0 len behind Aeecee Express carrying 58kg at $6. Looks ready to run well following a couple of recent trials.
1. LITTLE STEVIE ($2.90)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up wide throughout; 4th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) on January 8 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Vespertine with 60.5kg at $17. Second-up eased near 400m; made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) on January 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Okay To Pay with 60.5kg at $5. Fitter now and will take beating.
