Flemington   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Off The Track Trophy 1800m

Track: GOOD3   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. SUNTORA (2) is flying of late having won two on the bounce impressively before a narrow defeat at Cranbourne in a messy finish. Up to a BM78 here but it doesn't look any harder and she gets Zahra aboard from a soft gate. MISS PLAYLOUNGE (4) can mix her form but showed her true colours with a dominant performance at Cranbourne over 1600m last time out, running on strongly from well back to score by 2.25 lengths. She should relish 1800m on the big track here. I ONLY WISH (7) is another that can mix her form, well beaten last time without luck behind Miss Playlounge as a $3.20 hope having run very well behind the smart Jenni Gone Bonkers (in R1) prior. She can bounce back. SEAFALL (3) has been solid to the line in two runs back and should be ready to peak now. EXPEETEE (1) has won two of her past three and will run honestly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Suntora to win.
1 57141 EXPEETEE
GERALD EGAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Southern Cross Racing (Mgr: P P Corr)
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 December 26 over 2100m defeating Wolfess carrying 58.5kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on December 10 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Bon Fete with 59kg at $8. Can give a sight.
3
BRITTANY BUTTON
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
2 49112 SUNTORA
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), P J Fekete, E B Tenberge, PT Investments (Mgr: J Toeng), Laus Boys (Mgr: S D Claringbold), H M Giles, R Mitchell, Dr D R Barclay, W D Bowness, G R Grumley, J R Furlong, Tavern Talkers, Lucky Belle & Ms J M Brougham
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm74 on December 27 over 2025m, nose behind Sun Gift carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Bm78 December 13 over 2000m defeating Politely Dun carrying 53kg at $6.50. Has found form and looks hard to hold out again.
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M J ZAHRA
Navy Blue, Pink Diagonal Half And Cap
3 60x75 SEAFALL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
R L Lavender, Mrs S J Kelly, Lady C M Broun, Mrs K A Baldry, Mrs D Battcock, R I Hurbert-Burns, Mrs B M Conibear, Mrs R J Cozens, N W Gubbins, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs P King, Mrs J A Leckie, Mrs P E Locke, Ms S A Lomax, Ms S Mactier, M Nolis, Mrs A J Rodgers, D J Spencer, J M Stephens & Mrs D L H Gibb
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Waimarie with 54.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Angland carrying 58kg at $7. Ready to fire now.
2
JACKSON RADLEY
Black, White V I Over Inverted Eyebrow
4 17191 MISS PLAYLOUNGE
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A C Bates, T A Hartley, Royal Bloods Syndicate (Mgr: D Johnstone), Team Scotty Cameron (Mgr: D Kenna), S McLean, M Baxter, D Sutton, Bazzersndaz (Mgr: Z Bartlett), Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, O Favaloro, P T Jurkovsky, A W Slayford, Ms D Slayford, G Bromley & Miss A Kennedy-McDonald
At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 December 27 over 1600m defeating Tarvue with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on December 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 56kg at $21. Big win last time and has to be respected again.
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JAMIE MELHAM
Lime, Purple Star, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Lime Armbands, Purple Cap
5 0x360 HURRY CURRY
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M J Chittick & C W Duncan
Last start 10th of 13 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Suntora carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm84 on November 22 over 2025m, 1.75 len behind Regal Lion with 54kg at $4.80. Looking elsewhere.
4
LOGAN BATES
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 11133 REAL ALLIANCE
LUKE OLIVER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
L F Oliver, N Gopaul, 5 Sons Racing (Mgr: J Archdeacon), Miss D A Poulter, Last Five Percent (Mgr: W C Gatt), L M Kelley, Mrs J Dighton, B Mansell, A R Mckie, T Hodge, J Holland, B D Hay, L L Coyne, J Cannon, J P Forte & C Papadopoulos
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on December 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers carrying 57.5kg at $16. Racing well but place looks best again.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap
7 46328 I ONLY WISH
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S Griffiths, Miss A Titmus, R Albert, D Bermingham, Mrs A Bould, M Collins, Crunching, Golf Tragics, T Hall, I D Marriott, L McKenzie, Mrs Y McMullen, Ms C Newby, Placidark Racing, P Sweet, Milker Syndicate, H Williams, Wow Racing, Mrs S Hughes & Miss S Moran
Most recently 8th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 55kg at $3.20. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on December 13 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 55kg at $4.20. Best form sees her in the finish.
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L CURRIE
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
8 0x072 TARVUE
JOHN SADLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A A Marsden & S L Marsden
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 57kg at $21. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 on December 13 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers carrying 55.5kg at $41. Minor chance.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black And Gold Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 34214 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate (J Reece), Ms K E A Warren, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
Last start 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm74 on December 27 over 2025m, 3 len behind Sun Gift carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 December 10 over 2100m defeating Wolfess carrying 55.5kg at $6. Rough hope.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
10 0x267 INDIAN JEWEL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B M Taylor, Mrs F P Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56kg at $12. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Angland with 54kg at $9.50. Likely to struggle.
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BEAU MERTENS
Dark Green, Stylised Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap