Flemington   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

TAB We're On 2520m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Golden Crusader should spear straight to the front of the small field. We open with a small field of stayers. MUKTAMIL (7) drops sharply in the weights off a good run at Sandown Hillside last time with 61kg, now coming down to 54kg. He's a consistent stayer who gets in well and can take this out. GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (5) is going well, beaten just over a length last time at Caulfield when back sharply in trip off a good run in the G2 Adelaide Cup. Back out in distance now, he looks very hard to beat. BOLD SOUL (2) backs up for the third week in a row. He's been good to the line his past couple without being particularly well suited. Up in trip again now can suit, he just needs to settle closer. GOLDEN CRUSADER (4) had post-race issues last time and can be forgiven. The run two back at Mornington behind Immediacy is good form for this. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (6) was okay fresh and can be an improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Muktamil to win.
1 064x6 UNITED NATIONS
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B G Taylor, S J Pellegrino, R Hughes, A J Parrish, D P Tynan, B G Ode & A Sterpin
Second-up. First-up after two months from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 3 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Immediacy carrying 51kg at $51. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on February 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Garachico with 53kg at $26. Possible improver.
2
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Red, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Hoops, White Pom Pom
2 7x654 BOLD SOUL
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G W Cleary
Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal with 59kg at $8. Before that 5th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Saban with 53kg at $4.40. Will be hard to hold out.
6
TOM PREBBLE
Navy, Cream Seams
3 55204 MYSTERY ISLAND
SHANE JACKSON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), K L Bamford & Mrs C O Bamford
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Casterton Cast Cup on May 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Flying Basil carrying 60.5kg at $8. The race before that 10th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smokin' Romans with 54kg at $5. Can't recommend.
5
HARRY COFFEY
White, Royal Blue And White Stars Panel, Red, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 x8538 GOLDEN CRUSADER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, G & C Pastoral, A & G Bray, Ms J McEwan, B.J & A.K Paterson, Mrs S Bristow, G Fielding, Lighthouse One, Innovative Group, J Brennan, B Brennan, P O'brien, S Bristow, J Bristow, M H H T, M Pell, Carmonside Racing, S Pulverman, Golden Crusader & Yoloman Racing
Useful gelding. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp on May 10 over 2400m, 20 len behind Fernao carrying 59.5kg at $17. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mornington Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Immediacy with 51kg at $4.40. Takes plenty of catching on best form.
1
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 14443 GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, Dubnation 1, Dubnation 2, A R E Investments, Chase Centre, Deg Racing, Clay Hero Racing No.2, G J P Van Ameyden, PAR Racing, A J Willoughby, Pristine Punters, C L Maclure, Mrs S A Maclure, A C Bates & M W Lowe
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 10 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Wonder Kid carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 10 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Silent Surrente carrying 53kg at $3.60. Looks a strong hope.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 880x7 SAMUEL LANGHORNE
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M C Kent & P J F Cataldo
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 15 at this track Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Liberami with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Deakin with 60kg at $8. Can improve.
3
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
7 81343 MUKTAMIL
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Busuttin Racing, F E Ferrari, S J O'Rourke, G M Guthrie, BASTM Racing, T E Woodman, S Toohill, T Vercher, S A McVilly, A Watson, B I Ford, A M Branson, S M Filipek, S A Vivian, F J Spillane, S W Hand, North-South Syndicate, Wimmera Wannabees, Intisaar 20 & J A O'Shea
Useful gelding. Last start 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Bluestone with 61kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 10 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Wonder Kid carrying 57kg at $6.50. Gets in well, go close.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Red, White Braces, Green Sleeves, Green And White Quartered Cap