Moonee Valley 23 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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MSC Signs Handicap 2040m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. |
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Expecting Bur Dubai and Navy King to pair off in front. MAISY (11) was 1400m to 2000m last start, and that proved costly for her. With a much more favourable set-up, she can bounce back and return to the winner's circle on Saturday. She can settle in a prominent map position and be best placed when the sprint goes on. RISE TO IT (6) is a consistent galloper who never runs a bad race and is certainly well placed in this grade over 2040m. GENRICHERO (7) has been building to something this preparation, and now fourth up, he's ready to peak. He made a lot of ground on a track favouring inside runners last start. BUR DUBAI (2) is only second up here, but will drastically improve as his races get longer. The rise to 2040m will certainly suit him after a promising first-up run last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Maisy.
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| 1 | 60x31 |
VEGA MAGNIFICO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG C E Holt, D Hall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), B Gasser, Lucky Duo (Mgr: Mrs M Sutton), B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), Mrs F E Middleton, H Tam, M Vella, C Liu, M A Akram, B P C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T R King), Mrs A S Archibald & D A Clark Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up won by 1.5 len at Flemington Bm78 August 2 over 2000m defeating Federer with 58kg at $21. Last-start winner worth including. |
7 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 2 | 721x7 |
BUR DUBAI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG MyRacehorse No 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), C E Holt, A J Serry, M M Dwyer, Jaedmach (Mgr: B J Barwick), P W Downey, Mrs C Downey, Ms A Loughnan, M J Gordon, S S Roth, M R Smith, R H Weinzierl, T Weinzierl, Brophy Connection (Mgr: N L Goonan), R Markwell & Q Boulton Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Bm74 on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Shoeless with 62kg at $9. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Revelare with 53kg at $10. Among the better chances in this line up but is only second up. |
1 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 3 | 67143 |
ELSIE MAY
CIARON MAHER 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, S E C Duke, J A R C C Racing, Springbank Derby Crew, J K Stewart, W K Stewart, Eagle Farmers, P L Ward, Champagne Diamond, D J McKinnon, M R Gadow, On Four Racing, Maurice Syndicate, W R J Gabbert, M D Garreffa & S M Kelsh Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 30 over 2400m, slow going 1.75 len behind I Am The Empire with 58.5kg at $14. Before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 9 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Catani Gardens carrying 56.5kg at $8. Sure to be thereabouts. |
9 TOM PREBBLE |
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| 4 | 31413 |
ANY LUCK
WAYNE WALTERS 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs F R Walters Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lake's Folly carrying 59kg at $14. The race before that won by a nose at Murray Bridge Bm78 June 14 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Exalted Fire with 57kg at $8.50. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck. |
11 MS K WALTERS |
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| 5 | 30969 |
UNSEEN RULER
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Mrs U Williams, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, G Toll, G Ross, Dr F Hawker, Sunday Knight (Mgr: P Mitchem), J Andrews, C D'Cruz, M Trevorrow, Time To Win (Mgr: J McManus), In Law Racing (Mgr: C Day), G Homley, Partnam, Ms J Gibson, P Mansford, D Dunstan & Garden FortyFour Cave Last start 9th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 4.5 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 55.5kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 56kg at $31. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
4 D YENDALL |
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| 6 | 03572 |
RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on August 9 over 2040m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Nothingelsematters with 59kg at $7.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Royal Supremacy carrying 51.5kg at $8.50. Nice effort last time. Always runs well. |
3 LOGAN BATES |
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| 7 | 4x262 |
GENRICHERO
MATT LAURIE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG O Kerr, T E Deutsher, M D Laurie, D M Johns, P Trianta, A C Hall, T A Ginnane, Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), The Inlet 23 (Mgr: M Dwyer) & Inlet Racing (Mgr: M Dwyer) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Mr Vivaci with 59.5kg at $17. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Savvie Blanc carrying 61kg at $4.40. Hard to beat this time. |
8 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 8 | 44021 |
MORRISSETTE
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R J Goodwin, B J Sporle, Miss C D Chermside & Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi) At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 3 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Bring Forth carrying 60.5kg at $14. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind She Said with 60.5kg at $3.90. Back in form but place prospects appear best. |
2 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 9 | 80344 |
NAVY KING
SYMON WILDE 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), D J Maclean, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, Mrs J A MacLean, M De Kretser, B McDonald, M W Badrian, Mrs G J Dixon, Mrs A Angus, D P Fagan, A H Donovan, Mrs G Donovan, P A Proksa, S Jurd & Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony) Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm70 on August 9 over 2040m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Nothingelsematters carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Juja Kibo with 59kg at $19. Going okay, can make the pace, but looking to others. |
6 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 10 | 30411 |
NOTHINGELSEMATTERS
NIKKI BURKE 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 August 9 over 2040m in soft going defeating Rise To It carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that won by a head at Sale Bm64 July 31 over 2238m on a rain affected track defeating Perfetto with 57kg at $7. Looks tested this time. |
9 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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| 11 | 41x73 |
MAISY
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BR/BL MARE 53.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Kira carrying 58.5kg at $7. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Vega Magnifico carrying 53kg at $5.50. Has an optimum set up here and will go close. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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