CaulfieldSat, October 12, 2024

GEAR UP (4) Group 1 winner. Stuck on well last start to finish third over 1m2f in the G3 Naturalism Stakes at this track after showing good early speed. Going up a level this time but he deserves his chance. Group 1 placegetter LE DON DE VIE (1) finished 3.5 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1m2f at this track when when resuming from a lay-off. Tackles a longer journey this time. Solid winning chance. Multiple Group 3 placegetter FANCY MAN (6) tackled a 1m2f race in the G3 Naturalism Stakes at this track when fresh from a lay-off last start and finished fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Capable of testing this field. Multiple Group 3 winner AURORA'S SYMPHONY (5) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at Sandown-Hillside, beaten 11 lengths into tenth. Better than recent efforts suggest.