Flemington 02 Aug 2025
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VRC.com.au Sprint 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: Out 10m Entire Circuit. |
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Expecting Prevailed to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. DE BERGERAC (6) clearly on top. He's racing in fine form this time in, a smart winner fresh before bumping into the talented La Fracas in two runs since. He drops a couple of grades for this, draws well out wider and finds a fairly winnable race. EPIC PROPORTIONS (3) dropped back to midweek grade last start, was heavily supported and got the job done comfortably at Randwick Kensington. He's consistent and puts himself on speed, the last 50m may be touch and go. THE SHAPER (8) dropped back to this trip at Sandown Lakeside last start and won very well with the light weight. He wants a strongly run race and should get it. CAPPER THIRTYNINE (2) resumes. He can sprint well fresh and has the ability. Watch betting. SUGGESTED PLAY: De Bergerac to win.
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BIZOT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 5YO BR/BL MARE 62.0KG Mrs A Alexander, Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum, G Johnson, P Liston, J Skidmore, P Shea, C Graham & J Hayward Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track in the G3 Tressady February 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 56kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Bendigo F&M Bm58 September 8 over 1100m defeating Aminatu carrying 62kg at $1.80. Big weight but is up to this class. |
13 RYAN HOUSTON |
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CAPPER THIRTYNINE
NICK RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ms S M King, DA Scanlon, N A Bryden, J D King, Miss J M Donaldson, N Phillips, K J Jensen, P Chidiac, Mrs J L Catoggio, A Gilligan, L P Di Pietro, S Agresta, W Capper, A Schiena, G Bryden, P Keogh, C Gaylard & Ms C Gay Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 March 22 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Stay Focused with 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 April 4 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Dakarai with 58.5kg at $9. Has ability, watch the betting. |
10 R MCLEOD |
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EPIC PROPORTIONS
CIARON MAHER 5YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG M L Davies, D Constable, D P Nguyen, Siggers, B Coopersmith, P N Lam, Neddy's Sports, L Osman, A Petzierides, P A Garvey, Catching Cod, A Clorley, Ms D S McGrath, D J Meers, A Millican, R E Stirling, Mrs H C Davis, A P Woods & D P Coe Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 July 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Apache Breeze carrying 60kg at $1.75. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Axius carrying 59.5kg at $4. Going well, takes catching again. |
15 HANNAH EDGLEY |
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RAIKOKE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Peake Racing, Mrs K D Greer, Momentum 3, Mr T Romeo, Martec Racing, Wasat Racing, Mr A Miglori, Dr O K Chan, Mr A P Goonan, Mr N L Goonan, Mr A J Greenstein, Mr G T Corcoran, Mr R Drummond, Mr L Greenwood, Mr S D Murray, C S Racing, D & D Racing Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Namesake carrying 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Zou Sensation with 58kg at $9. Hard to trust but best is good enough. |
11 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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TALBRAGAR
JULIUS SANDHU 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: T G Altomonte), A G Altomonte, T G Altomonte & Mrs J Altomonte Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm84 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind La Fracas carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zou Sensation with 58kg at $9. Needs to find best. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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DE BERGERAC
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg) Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track Bm84 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind La Fracas carrying 52.5kg at $5. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind La Fracas with 59.5kg at $4. Brings the best form to this. |
8 TOM PREBBLE |
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LAYERUPONLAYER
MATTHEW SMERDON 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & M R Smerdon At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Morphettville Parks Bm76 July 19 over 1250m in soft going defeating Metrical carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Classy Kenny with 61kg at $7. Going well, in the mix. |
2 J ALLEN |
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THE SHAPER
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd, J C E Hetrel, C Christopoulos, R P Cocks, N P Kutcher, J R Rawlinson, J B Bongiorno, Tussocks Racing, J Jacobs & N M Oates At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 July 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating One Long Day with 52.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zouper Fund with 59.5kg at $2.70. Can measure up now. |
14 LOGAN BATES |
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EXCEL AND FLY
AUSTY COFFEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) Last start 3rd of 9 at Mildura Bm70 on July 18 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Dyer carrying 61.5kg at $11. The race before that second last of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $41. Not far away last start. This looks too tough. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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PREVAILED
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs I P Kavanagh, Forth Pub Racing Syndicate (Mgr: T G Allen), J F Brady, R R Banks, Punters 6 (Mgr: P Arthur), Retreat Racing (Mgr: D J Arndt), S L Alderton, N L Prestegar, M T Redmond, P H Liedtke, D Goodwin, M J Verga, B L Pateman & D J Walter Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Vienna Vixen carrying 61kg at $16. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Vail Mountain with 59kg at $8. Can take catching. |
7 B RAWILLER |
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GRONKOWSKI
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Silver Cliff carrying 59kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on June 1 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind He'll Rip with 59kg at $4. Needs best form. |
12 L CURRIE |
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HERBERT PARK
TONY NOONAN 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG D A Watson, K A Ward & J N P O'neill At the latest run 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Rattle And Bang carrying 57.5kg at $6. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sixteen Reasons with 52.5kg at $16. The run two back gives her claims. |
9 J NOONAN |
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OUR COUVER
JEROME HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A Gathercole Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at this track Bm84 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Fracas carrying 51kg at $15. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp on October 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Titan Of Choice with 60kg at $6. Top jockey booked, could improve. |
3 B SHINN |
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SHAIME
CLIFF BROWN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG D P Heffernan, Mrs M T Heffernan, C I Brown & Mrs J A Brown Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 28 over 1100m, slow going 1.4 len behind Sixteen Reasons with 54.5kg at $20. The run before that ran last of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Keep Your Cool with 58.5kg at $4. Should be thereabouts. |
1 ETHAN BROWN |
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SHE'S PRETTY RICH
MATTHEW BROWN 6YO GR/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs L M Brown, T A Hartley, B D'Abaco, Mrs E D'Abaco, D B McAuley, Mrs L J Matthews, A B Matthews, C D Arnott, Mrs C F Blundy, P L Blake, M Reilly, Mrs M L Hicks, Z K King, Mrs J Harmes, Mrs J D Daley, R S Daley & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Randwick F&M Bm78 May 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Miss Kim Kar with 58kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Sale Bm64 April 8 over 1419m defeating Grand Sage with 58kg at $4.80. Look for her late. |
16 LIAM RIORDAN |
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RIVERINA POWER
TOM DABERNIG 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie), Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely) & Jackaroo Racing (Mgr: T Dabernig) At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 2.75 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 54kg at $18. Can run on late. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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ZETHUS
PETER SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Smith, Ms L H Smith, B W Andersen & Mrs C E Andersen Last start 13th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Home Rule with 54.5kg at $201. The race before that 10th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Zou Sensation with 52.5kg at $151. Won't be bothering these. |
2 JETT STANLEY |
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OAK PARK REBEL
PAUL PREUSKER 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Campolina Pty Ltd, S C Wollermann, Mrs C Wollermann, Ms V A Tiopira, 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey) & Miss R L Bell Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm66 on July 12 over 1100m, 7 len behind Riche D'amour with 60.5kg at $10. Last start won by 0.5 len at Murtoa Bm64 July 26 over 1200m in the wet defeating What You Will carrying 61kg at $6. Finds a few better today. Needs to go to another level to match these. |
6 R J HURDLE |
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BIG WATCH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG J R Hoban Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rattle And Bang with 60kg at $14. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Geelong Bm84 on January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Title Fighter with 53.5kg at $19. Prefer to see again. |
6 J MOTT |
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ARTISTIC GENIUS
PAUL KOUMIS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Snippets No.8 (Mgr: A S Augustine,P J Armstrong, Mrs J Chen, Degenerates (Mgr: D S Lee), M Fitzgerald, S A Morrison, R Strates, G B P C Racing (Mgr: I S Granter), N Walter, Mudlarks (Mgr: W R Glenn), S Sharp, T G Powell, Ms N Vinken, MD Racing (Mgr: M Roach), Mrs S B Bowen & Lastuer (Mgr: E Hancock) Most recently 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Vienna Vixen carrying 59kg at $18. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ballarat Bm64 June 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Star Rapper with 60kg at $16. Risking. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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