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FlemingtonSun, September 22, 2024

06:25 Flemington

Penfolds Victoria Derby Preview

| 3yo

Winner AUD $41,250 - 13 runners

1 ⅛m

Going:

Surface: Turf

Race Tip

LAVALIER (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Kembla Grange. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 7f134yards at Moonee Valley, beaten 3 lengths. Finds an easier assignment and can rediscover winning form. GIDDY UP WARRIOR (2) was too good for a maiden field last start over 7½f at Sandown-Hillside, scoring by half a length. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Mark Zahra who was on board last start. Capable of making it two on the trot. PERU (3) finished third last time over 1m at Moonee Valley, beaten 5 lengths. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to be prominent. POLITELY DUN (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.9 lengths away in third over 1m3/4f at Geelong. Finds a suitable race and can fill another top-three spot.