Flemington 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Trevor Clarke Handicap 2000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Good tempo expected with Ballistic Romeo, Fenestella and Soldier Boi rolling forward. Tricky little affair. Leaning to DIFFERENT GRAVY (1) who might just be able to improve again third up. He's clearly in need of a trip having run on well for fourth at Morphettville second up over 1800m, and an easy mid-prep trial win over 1400m should have him screwed down for the 2000m here. CLASSIC GEM (3) brings the clear best form into this, fourth in the G1 ATC Oaks last start. She's off five weeks and back in trip off what was her 'grand final' so to speak, but if she produces something like her best she's the one to beat. BUTHELEZI (5) was just behind BRAVE DANZA (4) at Caulfield Heath in April 29. Buthelezi was first up there having shown good ability in WA prior and can improve, Brave Danza beat him home narrowly and also has claims. There are plenty of impressive last start maiden winners engaged, of all of them CATCH THE MOON (11) is the one that appeals at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Different Gravy to win.
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| 1 | 11x04 |
DIFFERENT GRAVY
HENRY DWYER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K McCormick Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 12th of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Salty Pearl with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mcwoody with 57.5kg at $2.70. Peaks now and should be hard to hold out. |
12 BEN ALLEN |
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| 2 | 27x87 |
MIEWA
NICK RYAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P B Newsom, A M Whitehouse, A N Wales, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, M D Russell, G R Dawson, Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), C Johns, C L Gould, J Marinos, S D Levidis, A Connors, Mrs B Connors, Mrs A D Coney, C M Barrett & The White Sox Racing (Mgr: L Wade) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Exit carrying 59.5kg at $14. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Pavlich carrying 59kg at $13. Could be a sharp improver. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 4x254 |
CLASSIC GEM
DOMINIC SUTTON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell & N Sutton Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 11 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Profoundly carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Through the top races, if she holds her form she'll just about win. |
6 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 4 | 2x302 |
BRAVE DANZA
MATT CUMANI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M S S Cumani, L E Bartle, Mrs P G Bartle, J F Brady, Ms M Gange, A N C Bengough, B A G S Racing (Mgr: B J Haw), Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), S Hay, Y Ozaki, K P Oehme, P C Pratt, Ms C M Robbins, G A Walker, S J Brady, Ms L Laity, B O'Donnell & Plodalong-Hunter (Mgr: P Podbury) Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on April 29 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Parvenu carrying 60kg at $11. The start before that second last of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind Storm Leopard with 56kg at $16. Good effort last time and has claims off that. |
9 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 115x3 |
BUTHELEZI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG T J Delroy & Mrs T D Delroy Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on April 29 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Parvenu carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ November 1 over 1500m defeating Saam Time Lucky carrying 54kg at $4.60. Fitter and should be charging late. |
19 L NOLEN |
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| 6 | 0114 |
CRAZY TOWN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Ms T M Booth, S Beatson & A D Stuart Most recently 4th of 9 at Pakenham 0-66 on May 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Hey Bella with 60kg at $9.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Wodonga Bm62 April 20 over 1590m defeating Grey Lad with 59.5kg at $16. Not keen on his chances. |
14 LINDA MEECH |
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| 7 | 91731 |
DRUTHERS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, R M Jarvis, Mrs S D Jarvis, J F Jarvis, T J Fink, P T Heinz, M W Dunne, D S Lee, B S Wilson, L K Mutzelburg, G W Kerr, R Green, L W Chapman & W A J Henderson Most recently won by 2.5 len at Wodonga Bm62 April 20 over 2050m defeating Flash Of Dallas carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on April 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pray Day carrying 58.5kg at $14. Tougher assignment here and would need to take another step. |
13 DECLAN BATES |
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BRILLANTEZZA
PATRICK PAYNE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Starventure Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Brookes), Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne) & R O'Brien Claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 2 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1590m on a rain affected track defeating It Matters carrying 57.5kg at $2.35. Looks smart but will need a big step. |
10 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 9 | 51x0 |
GABOR
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 3YO BR/BL FILLY 54.0KG E Sakareassen, Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), R G Blanche, N J E Lovett, Miss G Sharp & P D Sharp Second-up. First-up after a year second last of 12 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Pavlich carrying 55kg at $51. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw May 8 2025 over 1400m defeating Crespiano with 56kg at $4.20. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
15 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 10 | 1426 |
LUNAR FORCE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R Griffiths, High Calibre Racing, S Jimmieson, 8283 K G C, D Heffernan, Himex Racing, Mrs J Collins, C Cowley J Cox, R Currie, A Fly, Fourhorse Racing, P Gallivan, L Kenney, A Gleave, B Gleave, M Gleave, A Morrison, Beach House Racing & B R R S Syndicate Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, slow going 3 len behind Single Choice carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Kilmore Bm62 on March 31 over 2007m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Prince Pinot with 60kg at $2.70. Has been racing well. Not out of this. |
11 D YENDALL |
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| 11 | 921 |
CATCH THE MOON
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Limerick Lane Recent form sound. Most recently won by 3 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw April 28 over 2020m defeating Itsagiven with 59kg at $3.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Honeyjoy with 59kg at $10. Progressive and maps for every hope. |
3 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 12 | 13466 |
DELIBERATE PLOY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mrs J M Mortimer & K M Dagg Last start 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on April 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Parvenu carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jett Smash with 55kg at $14. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish. |
17 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 13 | 43x31 |
FENESTELLA
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG S P Nichols, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), P D L Horwitz, G D Pease, K Capra, K Grant, Mrs K A Grant, G R Hendrick, G I Lusk, Ms B Mogg, J L Piccone, SPCC Racing Connections (Mgr: M A Cowley), E Valenza, R D Breidahl & A J Cole Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 1.1 len behind Kindamagic with 57kg at $1.55. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1760m defeating And I Am with 57.5kg at $2.30. Not the worst with upside. |
8 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 14 | 64x31 |
SHE'S GOT THE CASH
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Pendant Equine (Mgr: F J Frost), Mrs P A Frost, Mrs C L Ballard & A Ballard Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1415m, 1.75 len behind Fatty Finn with 57kg at $6. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 4 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1600m defeating Always Shining with 57kg at $2.20. Nice type but this will test. |
18 LOGAN BATES |
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| 15 | 73521 |
SHOTARO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw April 18 over 2000m defeating Wombat carrying 59kg at $1.65. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Think Your Amazing with 59kg at $2. Going the right way but this is much tougher. |
7 C NEWITT |
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| 16 | 5x12 |
SOLDIER BOI
LUCINDA BOYD 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Boyd, P Tolman, Talinga Girls (Mgr: Mrs C M Hay) Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by 3 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1525m defeating High Altitude with 59kg at $4. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Siriusly Hot with 60kg at $10. Minor hope. |
4 LUCINDA BOYD |
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| 17 | 5x391 |
EMPEROR TZU
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, B B T MxTH, C M R MxTH, Ciaron Maher Racing, Roundel Racing, Three B A, C A Anson, A J Brown, B F Cotterill, W R Glynn, S K McNamara, Miss G Yick, C M Terreri, S R Niven, Mrs L Bleathman, Sandcastles, J M Simmons, Te Puke Thunder & Mrs L Seeburuth Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1600m defeating Tagalaon carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mcwoody carrying 57.5kg at $31. Dominant last time and should only improve to this trip, respecting. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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GOOD HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Harmonious (Mgr: D Yu) Most recently 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on April 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Parvenu carrying 54.5kg at $20. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1732m defeating Sonic Belle with 57kg at $1.95. Faces another tough task. |
16 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 19 | 64251 |
BALLISTIC ROMEO
JASON WARREN 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J Warren, A J Reynolds, Ms A Parmenter, Ms K Warren, M J Butts, Swan Hill Gang (Mgr: J S Atchison), D W Candy, S J McCreesh, E W J Ciurlionis, J E J Ciurlionis, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), H W Wilson & J Kah Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Sale Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1717m defeating Motherduck with 59.5kg at $1.55. The start before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Cushioned with 59kg at $3.30. Will stay strongly and take a bit of catching. |
1 TEODORE NUGENT |
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