Moonee Valley 09 Aug 2025
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Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. MORNINGTON GLORY (1) resumes off an extended break due to injury but naturally looks very well placed in benchmark grade as a Group 1 Moir Stakes winner over this track and distance. In fact, he's unbeaten in four runs over this course and distance and has won a jumpout leading in. Late betting will be key but anything like his best and he may just be too good for these. If not, MIDWEST (2) is the one that will be very hard to catch. He's off a let up for this having run well at Flemington last time out behind the in form Marble Nine. He's also unbeaten (3/3) over this route and gets Zahra aboard. OAK HILL (3) resumes with an imposing winning strike rate. 1000m is his go and while this is a bit harder, he gets down in the weights with Shinn booked. BOSTON ROCKS (5) may want a touch further but can stay on late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mornington Glory to win.
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| 1 | 1173x |
MORNINGTON GLORY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Mrs S Cummings, Mrs A L K Andrews, S Gilbert, Mrs S L Gilbert, S Crawford, M T Tripp, F D Brown, R A Ford, A F M Panozzo, B J Ratten & D J Foster Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track in the G2 Mcewen October 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Baraqiel with 58.5kg at $9. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 J Monash July 13 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Recommendation carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Class runner who might just be too good. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 2 | 13193 |
MIDWEST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Rosemont Stud, M C Grieve, Mrs L J Johnson, Sandhurst Bloodstock Trust, F H Oldfield, T Roberts-Thomson, G A Hubbard, Ms L E Davies, T J Hawkins, E R D Farquharson, T E Dwyer, T D L Seccull, J A Kennedy, B P Leahy, G Roebuck, Getintheq, Ms D V Pope, M A Templeton, Mrs N Templeton & T A Templeton Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Flemington Hcp on June 21 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Marble Nine carrying 57.5kg at $13. The race before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on May 31 over 1100m, 3 len behind Niance with 56.5kg at $21. Speedy type who takes catching. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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| 3 | 1821x |
OAK HILL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd, R&C Legh Racing P/L, B&C Thoroughbreds P/L, G Devonport, C & Mrs J Madden, W Parkinson, Peake Racing, T Salviato, Ms S Bishop, M & Mrs D Molloy, Mrs M Paton, J Nolan, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd, S Kay, Ms M Keating, Wright Racing, B McMenamin & P & Mrs R Roberts Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.5 len Caulfield Bm90 May 3 over 1000m defeating Twin Perfection carrying 58kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len this track Bm70 January 24 over 955m defeating Soju carrying 61kg at $4.60. Sharp sprinter who can be strong late. |
1 B SHINN |
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| 4 | x189x |
TIGER SHARK
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis), R Marro & The Train Racing (Mgr: O Allis) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp June 7 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Vodka Martini with 55kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sunshine Coast Hcp May 3 over 1000m slow track defeating Maximum Output with 59.5kg at $2. Has ability, prefer to see at this stage. |
2 L CURRIE |
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| 5 | 3611x |
BOSTON ROCKS
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), S Reid, R A Croese, R De Lepervanche, T J McEwan, S D Hubbard, Ms J L Couzner, A W Robertson, A Tran, T Fitzsimmons, Mrs N Fitzsimmons, Riverbend (Mgr: K Wybron), J Samios & P F Gregg Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len this track Bm78 March 7 over 1200m defeating Intrepid Eagle carrying 60kg at $2.90. Previously first up; second of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 December 14 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Grand Larceny with 59.5kg at $4.80. Can run a good race down in the weights. |
3 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 6 | 64x24 |
BEAST MODE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco), Broady Cats (Mgr: P J Thompson), M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), G A Horan, P S Farrugia, L W Chapman, J K Donnelly, L Brayshaw, M S Newman, J Fleming & R Loebert Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on June 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Sir Now with 59kg at $5. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 61.5kg at $9. Going well. In the mix. |
6 JYE MCNEIL |
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