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There are 11 runners for the Doveton Stakes. The field consists of 6 geldings, 2 stallions and 3 mares. Four of the runners are 4YOs, five are 5YOs and two are 6YOs. Two of the runners had their last start in the Apache Cat Classic over 1000m at Cranbourne on 12 November, while the rest all came via different races. Two of the runers are first-up.

The early favourite is Jigsaw who was a 3 length winner of the Apache Cat Classic first-up. Second favourite is Bruckner who hasn’t raced for over a year but was 2nd in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at his last start. Third favourite is General Beau who has won 3 times at Caulfield. Yulong Command ran 3rd in this race last year.

1. Bruckner (5)

hasn’t raced for over a year but was 2nd in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at his last start.

2. General Beau (3)

has won 3 times at Caulfield.

3. Yulong Command (9)

ran 3rd in this race last year.

4. Streetcar Stranger (8)

Finished 2nd in this race last year.

5. Sartorial Splendor (2)

Ran 3 lengths 2nd in the Apache Cat Classic.

6. Zac De Boss (7)

Resumes from a 21 week spell and has won 1 of 2 first-up.

7. Jigsaw (10)

was a 3 length winner of the Apache Cat Classic first-up.

8. Rainbiel (4)

Better over 1200m.

9. Rose Quartz (11)

Won 3 from 5 last preparation but hasn’t shown much in 2 runs since resuming.

10. Rattle And Bang (6)

Followed 3 second placings with an all-the-way win over 955m at Moonee Valley on 18 November.

11. Daring Move (1)

South Australian mare who has 4 wins from 7 starts, Can figure in the finish.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo’s Tips	Lewis’ Tips
7 Jigsaw	1 Bruckner
1 Bruckner	7 Jigsaw
3 Yulong Command	2 General Beau
10 Rattle And Bang	6 Zac De Boss