Flemington 04 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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TAB Edward Manifold Stakes 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong early tempo with Bellazaine and Just A Journey leading the way. The fillies clash here and we're siding with the Sydney form of JUST A JOURNEY (5) who is building a good record. The return at Warwick Farm was good when edged out by the smart Tuileries before a tough win as favourite at Canterbury. She led there but the gallop was strong and she won well against the older horses. J-Mac takes the ride and she should take plenty of catching. Of the Melbourne fillies, YUM (4) is hard to knock off a fast finishing win in the Jim Moloney Stakes last time out, charging through off a strong speed to win well. She'll have no issue at 1600m. ZANY GIRL (2) was just behind Yum there in a good effort when covering ground out wide. She could land closer from the inside draw now. SPICY LU (3) was better in the Jim Moloney and could now be pushed forward third up. LATHLAIN (8) has support there but had excuses with a tough run and could improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just A Journey on top.
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| 1 | 69x05 |
BELLAZAINE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Ms P Bourke, Miss R Wakefield, F Giuffre, Mrs V Anderson, Ms S Beatson, Mrs K Egerton, Mrs S Hardie, Mrs K Fysh, Mrs R R Grasso, Mrs E Gibbons, LG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), Ms T Malmborg, Ms M Sheedy, Miss A De Vries, Mrs M De Vries, Mrs C Devine & SJC Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Sheehan) Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 18 at this track in the LR Cap D'antibes on September 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind My Gladiola carrying 57.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G2 Thoguineasprel on September 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ferivia with 57kg at $11. Has to run the trip but will give cheek. |
7 B SHINN |
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| 2 | 3x173 |
ZANY GIRL
STUART GANDY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J V O'Neill, A J Scott, Miss E C Hayes, Stapello Racing (Mgr: S Degetto), W G Levy, Mrs C L O'Reilly, Three Heads (Mgr: H D Adam), N D Rance, A J Watson, H J Gibson, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, Mrs V M Smith, M G Young, C P Tierney, R G Dykes, Mrs R S Whishaw & Mrs B E Cree Most recently 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Yum carrying 57.5kg at $20. The race before that 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Atlantic Jewel on September 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alpha Sofie carrying 57.5kg at $26. Solid chance again. |
1 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 3 | 17x04 |
SPICY LU
NICK OLIVE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG N J Olive, N Gopaul, J A Thomas, Mrs A Ochiltree, A G S Ochiltree, M L Motum, A J Blackshaw, P J Haarburger, S E Porter, G E Mckay, Mrs F P Mckay & Worsok Racing (Mgr: S O'keefe) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 10th of 13 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Apocalyptic with 56kg at $41. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Yum carrying 57.5kg at $9. Each way chance. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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| 4 | 7x311 |
YUM
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K W Breese, Mrs J R Breese, J J Breese, T J Breese & R Sharma Racing well recently. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR Jim Moloney September 20 over 1400m defeating Chateau Eze with 56kg at $21. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Classic Gem carrying 57kg at $2.80. Hard to beat once more. |
10 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 15x21 |
JUST A JOURNEY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R McClure, Mrs B M McClure, Neil Douglas Racing (Mgr: N R Douglas), P C McClure, J B Wilson, Ms B L Bester, J A R Bester, M Kirwan, Banjo Racing (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman) & P Power Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Tuileries carrying 57kg at $4.40. Second-up favourite; won by 0.6 len at Canterbury Bm72 September 17 over 1550m defeating Icebreaker carrying 55.5kg at $2.05. Found her best form now. Should measure right up. |
6 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 6 | 23x37 |
JUST KICK
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), C W Kwok, Mrs M E Burns, S J Penney, Ten Blokes And A Punt (Mgr: A Holmes), M R Pollard & L F Muollo Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rock Them Jools with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track in the LR Exford Plate on September 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Vinrock carrying 55kg at $10. Trip suits but see again. |
3 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 7 | 3x16 |
RUSKA ROMA
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1200m in the wet defeating Ottolenghi carrying 55.5kg at $1.45. Second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Yum with 56kg at $12. Can improve again. |
2 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 8 | 19 |
LATHLAIN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Busuttin Racing, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, A Bruhn, Mrs N Stuart, M Millar, W Glynn, M Hartle, G Mansell, Jasper Racing, Lumari Racing, Dough Nutz & Packmore Racing Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by a long-neck at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1400m in the wet defeating Obvious with 56kg at $3.80. Last start 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yum carrying 56kg at $7.50. Can improve. |
5 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 9 | 16 |
MATING CALL
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Bacchus Bloodstock (Mgr: R W Hill-Smith) Having third race start. At debut, won by a long-neck at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 10 over 1200m in soft going defeating Sicilian Princess carrying 54kg at $8.50. Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G2 Thoguineasprel on September 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ferivia with 56kg at $16. Others seem to have her measure. |
8 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 10 | 3x32 |
GETTA GOOD FEELING
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Humble Trader carrying 56kg at $4. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1411m, 1.3 len behind Victorious Spirit with 56kg at $3.60. Prefer in easier. |
4 BILLY EGAN |
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