Moonee Valley   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Simpson Construction Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit.  

Only a small field with St Edward likely to find a comfortable lead. CABRIOLE (2) resumes, now with the Freedman yard having run a good race on debut at Canterbury, sent out a $3.30 chance when third to Autumn Boy in a high rating maiden. He's won a trial leading into this and should take plenty of beating. ST EDWARD (8) showed good speed to lead at Mornington on debut and ran well, sticking on for second when beaten half a length. He should be better for that experience and will no doubt be suited around The Valley. AYE VEE AITCH (1) resumes. He may need further but showed ability in his maiden campaign. Can be strong late if they overdo it. KIRKSVILLE (7) worked home well at Bendigo on debut and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cabriole to win.
1 484x AYE VEE AITCH
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N R Ryan, N Schultze, B D White, T Liberatore, J Deveney, X P Blair, D Zavitsanos, Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley), J W Henson, Buck Stops Here (Mgr: A Miller), R C Stone, R J Kay, A P M Kay, A Brooks, Y D Esterman & A Dunkley
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Flemington Vg 2yo Plte March 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Prestige Ole carrying 57kg at $9. On debut fourth of 7 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cloisters with 58kg at $4.40. Has ability and can be strong late.
6
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
2 3x CABRIOLE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a break; only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Autumn Boy carrying 56kg at $3.30. Well placed here.
4
M J ZAHRA
Royal Blue
3 CACCHIONE
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
E Baldacchino, A Bahoudian, D Bahoudian & Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton)
Colt by Super One on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on September 19. Watch the betting.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Pale Blue, White Horse And E Motif, Pink Collar, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 635x4 CASUAL GHAI
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Rose Syndicate (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sassy For Sure with 58kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Prestige Snitzel with 58kg at $6.50. Fitter and some hope.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 74x DOUBLET
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J C Sampson, Miss M R Taite & D J Sampson
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Gable with 58kg at $9. On debut second last of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo SW March 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Stay Cosmic carrying 58kg at $18. Not hopeless.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
6 I'M HOT TOO
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Nichols, G D Pease, G R Stead, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), G E Gardiner, Mrs K M Gardiner, R J Atchison, P S Ganci, Mrs V C Ganci, T B B Racing (Mgr: T Blum), M A Black, J M Simmons & S J Strachan
Gelding by Too Darn Hot facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Caulfield Heath jump-out on September 24. Prefer to see.
5
ZAC SPAIN
Aqua, Red Cap, Aqua Pom Pom
7 3 KIRKSVILLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Serinda with 57kg at $14. Solid debut, in the mix.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
8 2 ST EDWARD
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G Harvey
Was well in the market at debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sassy For Sure carrying 58kg at $5. Should take plenty of catching.
3
BEAU MERTENS
Blue, White Crossed Sashes
9 5x WARREGO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Too Darn Crystal with 58kg at $11. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue
10 2 WYANDRA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Moody
Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind More Highs On Me carrying 58kg at $2.15. More depth here but respecting.
3
L NOLEN
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap