Moonee Valley 09 Aug 2025
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Manhari Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Expecting Tango Jewel to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. Another tricky one.TAKEKO (6) ran a nice race first up at Sandown Hillside when leading into the straight, run down by one with a sharp turn of foot. Out to 1200m means she can get a bit more of a breather mid-race which will suit, and Childs on for the Begg yard is a huge positive. ENNA'S DREAM (8) came back to BM64 grade and won well at Geelong last time. She's measured up to better company in the past and can go on with it now. THAILESS (11) resumes. She was racing in good, consistent form last time in around this level and maps for every chance. VAIN CHAMPAGNE (10) swooped best to beat Shadavar and co last time, respecting again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Takeko.
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| 1 | 1627x |
JENNI THE FOX
ALEXANDER RAE 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney March 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 56kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1300m defeating Anchor Down carrying 56kg at $4. Wary, watch the market. |
7 C NEWITT |
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| 2 | 1287x |
RAZIAH
STEVE RICHARDS 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG The Oaks Stud (Mgr: R I Williams) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Ellerslie 3yo SWP January 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sought After with 56.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by head Riccarton Park LR Cntrbry Belle September 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Dream Of The Moon carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Can measure up. |
9 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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| 3 | x358x |
IN HER STRIDE
JOHN SALANITRI 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG F P Salanitri, Mrs B Williamson, D P Williamson, J Damiano, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, Absolute Dud Syndicate (Mgr: D Nuttall), D Ramadan, J Kostopoulos, H A Kindler, G C Olson, Six Schooners (Mgr: D J Staal) & A Wilson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 March 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tatsumaki with 55kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 13 at Hobart in the G3 F&M-Wfa February 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Geegees Mistruth with 56.5kg at $16. Has ability, watch the betting. |
10 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | x4150 |
SASQUALAH
SYMON WILDE 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), D L Ludeman, P C Daly, P Downs, T J McNally, W J Couch, Mrs B A O'Dowd, Mrs H M Sobey, T M Carter, A P Mahony, M F Conheady, Mrs L M Bryant, G M Bryant, J Riddle, W M Davies, J T Kelly, J J Bushell, Ms L Downs & Youthful High (Mgr: D L Ludeman) At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vienna Vixen with 57kg at $31. Before that 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Carbonados carrying 56kg at $5. Hard to have. |
12 LOGAN BATES |
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| 5 | 66116 |
SILVER CLIFF
PATRICK F RYAN JNR 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Miss K A Smith, Mrs E A Salter & R C Salter Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cinematic Star with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 2 over 1300m in soft going defeating Ten Deep carrying 55.5kg at $7. Possible improver. |
3 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 6 | 421x2 |
TAKEKO
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG P A Roach, C R Kayes, T J Racing, T Needham, M Tsang, S Antonis, M J Backman, P C Larkin, S J Swanell, P A Markham, E Forbes, Ms L Imboden Mes Chevaux, N Smith & P J Swanell Second run back. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Kiko carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Mytemptation with 56kg at $3.30. Fitter and is among the leading chances. |
1 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 7 | 11832 |
TANGO JEWEL
JAMIE EDWARDS 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'Callaghan & Mrs M A O'Callaghan Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 59kg at $9.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm78 on June 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Keep Your Cool with 57kg at $10. Can give a sight. |
11 M J ZAHRA |
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| 8 | 56x31 |
ENNA'S DREAM
ALEXANDER RAE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J P Sarkis, B J Zanoni, The Operate Racing (Mgr: B J Considine), R Flannery, J R Chantrell, R M Holt, Grove Racing (Mgr: P Moore), P T Wright, S Scott, R Keating, Ms T P Rothwell, Mrs C J Scott, V Gialanze, J Falzon, Mrs K J Considine & S Cox Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 58.5kg at $4. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1250m in soft going defeating Special Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Can make it back-to-back wins. |
6 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 9 | 38x53 |
SHADHAVAR
TOM DABERNIG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG J O'Neill, RG Racing, P Callaghan, J Bagnoux, B Z M W Racing, A Stuart-Menteth, J Sellars, D Morrow, L Robins, J Riordan, P Couper, N Rance, T Weller, Miss L Sheraton, R Sheraton, King Frog Racing, Rayson Racing, Oodles of Ants Racing, J Stawell & J Saltmarsh Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 12 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Scampi carrying 56kg at $2.90. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on July 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Vain Champagne with 56.5kg at $4. Can improve again. |
14 TOM PREBBLE |
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| 10 | 21341 |
VAIN CHAMPAGNE
NICK RYAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG N Ryan, A Christou, A Cronin, R Graham, Ms K Hassett, K Notman, Mrs T Notman, R Notman, Mrs F Craig, P Simonson, C Smith, P Spargo, R Storey, Mrs T Storey, E Tenberge, S Nankervis, Seppon Racing (A Mcleish), Plunge Club Racing (MJ Young), Show Me The Money (F Duryea) & Quail Kings (L Way) Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp July 26 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Delicate Lady carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Xarpo carrying 56.5kg at $11. Will be hard to hold out late. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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| 11 | 2124x |
THAILESS
ANDREW BOBBIN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG W A Gee & Mrs P Gee Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Flemington Bm70 January 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Wolfy with 55kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 7 at Ararat Bm64 November 10 over 1100m, a head behind Esecutore with 58kg at $4.50. Has ability and can figure. |
4 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 12 | 154x4 |
BONNAROO
MARK YOUNG 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG M W Young, Mrs J L Young, G K Snow, W H Connell, The Gym Boys (Mgr: Mr J Woolcock), D W Fry, A C Wray, A Peterwood & J C Bowman Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Kiko with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Geelong Bm64 January 28 over 1425m defeating Mean Feat with 58kg at $3.50. Fitter but inclined to risk. |
8 J MOTT |
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| 13 | 22224 |
THINKING OF GERTY
GWENDA JOHNSTONE 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs G M Johnstone, M Johnstone, T L Brown, Mrs J M Dexter, M Dexter, B Mumford, Mrs S McKenna, J McKenna, T Murphy, W P O'Brien, J Dexter, Danibran, Ms E M Dalco, J L Mason, Mrs M T Mason, W Stafford, Mrs C Stafford Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Core Concept carrying 57kg at $4.20. Place chance. |
5 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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| 14 | 612x7 |
GIN SPIRIT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), T Needham, R G Hogno, M Hogno, Murumba Racing (J L Blight), B E Buchanan, J E J Ciurlionis, J P Cook, J Douglas, H Douglas, M Korneluk, Dr L K O'Halloran, D P Sinn, Trawool Valley (S J Clifton), B Webb, B S Wilson, D Hughes, J I Nairn, P F Venner & T J Cade Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo F Hcp on July 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Signature Scent carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Palm Angel with 56kg at $21. Need to see improvement now. |
7 D W STACKHOUSE |
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