Moonee Valley 21 Feb 2025
GOING: G
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Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Heat 14 955m Track: Good 3 Clear (Max: 31) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo set by Fileeta and Bold Print. BOLD PRINT (3) looks suited coming back to the 955m having been tested over further in a couple of recent runs and not seeing the trip out all that strongly. His form over this specialist route is good and this looks a winnable race for him. LAZY SUSAN (4) is coming off a win over this route, getting a nice trail from the inside gate and narrowly getting the upper hand. A different scenario drawn the outside here but she should be competitive again. SHIRSHOV (5) resumes. His form over the 955m is mixed but there are runs that would certainly go close here if he can bring his best. MAXIMILLIUS (1) resumed for the new stable and ran well here at 100-1 in what looks like a stronger affair. Have to respect now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bold Print to win.
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| 1 | x90x3 |
MAXIMILLIUS
MICHAEL JONES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms A J Smith, J B Kelly, C Trahair & L Keanelly Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at this track Bm78 on February 7 over 955m, 2.25 len behind Unflinching carrying 60.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind The Open with 61.5kg at $101. Encouraging signs first up. |
3 J MOTT |
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| 2 | 568x5 |
OSAMU
MATT LAURIE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S P Anderson, S F Lee, C O'Leary, N O'loughlin, S P Gorrie, N McFarlane, M J McFarlane, J Galvin, J T Dillon, D G Leahy, D Leahy, D Kissane, D Corridan, Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds), C R Hirst, A J Tippett, T Kennelly, G H K Murray & Ms K R Murray Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at this track Bm78 on February 7 over 955m, 3.5 len behind Unflinching with 60.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Doomben Quality Open on April 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mishani Sniper with 57.5kg at $11. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
1 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 3 | 18453 |
BOLD PRINT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Gray, J Glasscock, R Jackson, O Gray, M Gray, J Accenture, M Glasscock, D Jackson & S Wheatley At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd in a small field at Sale Bm78 on February 2 over 1206m, 0.9 len behind American Liaison carrying 58.5kg at $4. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on January 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Major Share with 53kg at $7.50. Speedy type who takes catching. |
5 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 4 | 57471 |
LAZY SUSAN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG C Miller, T Habermann, G Paxton, J Howard, J W R Unsworth, Ms S T Paxton, L Lawson, A D'Mello, K Whittle, T Dennis, G J Nelson, J Colquhoun, J P A Sist, S Pearce, D Lay, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely), Mailbag Lazy Susan (Mgr: J M Rayner), Always Chasing (Mgr: R Heywood) & Blind Bight Racing Useful type. Last start won by a nose at this track F&M Bm70 January 31 over 955m defeating Sakowin with 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Flemington Bm70 on January 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Layeruponlayer carrying 59kg at $19. Can play a big role again. |
7 LOGAN BATES |
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| 5 | 7057x |
SHIRSHOV
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M D Chin, P L Kelly, Ms S Moore, D Murphy, D R Atkin, C W Fuller, J D Grant, P H Hassall, J Shepherdson & R Vels Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track Bm74 October 25 over 955m, 5.5 len behind Port Albert carrying 59.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at this track in the LR Norman Carlyon August 24 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Mornington Glory with 57kg at $81. Best form reads well. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 6 | 16271 |
FILEETA
PAUL KOUMIS 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Snippets Racing No. 6 (A S Augustine), Mrs J Augustine, Breakfast Club (D McGregor), M Lewis, B Cox, S Major, P Armstrong, M Stoney, Dr B Kitson, S O'Brien, N Walter, Mrs D Watkins, Mrs K Anderson, A Anderson, Hurstbridge Haven Racing (Mrs T Davile), Home Run Racing (Mrs D Spence), W Pratt & N Bown Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track Bm64 February 7 over 888m defeating Nuggies carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 9 at this track Bm70 on January 24 over 955m, 6 len behind Oak Hill with 56.5kg at $12. Speedy type but this is harder. |
2 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 7 | 4259x |
MACHINIST
JACK LAING 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss J S Dore Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track Bm74 August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Cavallo Rampante carrying 58kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by head Cranbourne Bm64 April 12 over 1000m slow track defeating Esecutore carrying 57.5kg at $41. Can run well fresh. |
2 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 8 | 96065 |
PARADISE ISLAND
STEVEN NOBLE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S G Noble Last start 5th of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on February 12 over 1000m, 3 len behind Krysanova carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on January 21 over 1009m, 4 len behind Mystery Blonde with 54kg at $201. Needs to do more. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more. |
6 SAMANTHA NOBLE |
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