FlemingtonSat, March 02, 2024

STRAWBERRY ROCK (4) was fair fresh then improved nicely last time over 1m1f to finish third at Caulfield. Expected to feature in the finish. Multiple Group 3 placegetter UP AND UNDER (5) was ridden quietly then made some inroads and finished 5 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1m at this track when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in journey. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to stop. ARAMCO (7) saluted at this track two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in the firing line on the turn before finishing second over 1m2f at this track, beaten a head. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. Group 3 placegetter CLAIM THE CROWN (6) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2.75 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1m at Randwick. Overdue for a win and he must be respected.