Flemington   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

ANZAC Day Stakes 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Warrior Smile taking charge. JUST KICK (13) ran second in a small field on debut at Pakenham over 1100m, finding the line nicely in good late sectionals. Will relish this trip, don't underestimate. MALDINI (7) won well at Pakenham last time having run well on debut. Is coming along nicely and should give a sight. WARRIOR SMILE (2) hasn't done much wrong, winning narrowly at Sandown Lakeside last time out. He should land in a good spot and be right there. STAY COSMIC (5) was just behind Warrior Smile at Sandown and did start $2.70 there off a solid debut win. Hard to hold out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just Kick to win.
1 411 PRESTIGE OLE
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 59.0KG
T F Yeung
At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track Vg 2yo Plte March 29 over 1400m defeating Amazake carrying 57kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1200m defeating Mind Battlefield with 58kg at $2.70. Has to be respected again.
12
BEN ALLEN
Lime Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars
2 41 WARRIOR SMILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
L Lee
Having third race start. At debut, 4th in a small field at Moonee Valley in the LR St Albans Stks on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Prestige Forever with 58kg at $12. Last start won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp April 9 over 1300m defeating Stay Cosmic carrying 58kg at $7. Sure to be thereabouts again.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Maroon, Silver Braids And Armbands, Black Cap
3 2 AMAZAKE
CIARON MAHER
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, C M R Diminish (Mgr: C Maher), L Caminiti, W D McGuire, M M Carmont, O D'Alessio, G M Fox, H & M Racing (Mgr: M Grogan), J Henderson, M K W Holmberg, Mrs S J Jackson, M J Jackson, M McKelvie, E M Whitehead, Mrs E A Wicks, C C Zun, Red Baron (Mgr: D J Mitchell) & M H Wood
At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Vg 2yo Plte on March 29 over 1400m, neck behind Prestige Ole carrying 57kg at $5.50. Can improve.
10
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Grapes, Spots Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 1 LEGACY BOUND
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton)
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 4 len win at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1200m defeating Maldini carrying 58kg at $8.50. Looks very talented, measures up.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Green, White V
5 12 STAY COSMIC
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  RIG 56.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, J G Falcke, N Burton, R A Caldwell, Kerr Bros Racing, Crocs and Ladders, The Oven Fixers, M V Broadhead, K P Chai, Bennett Racing Coral Reef Sydicate B & Bennett Racing Coral Reef A
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne 2yo SW March 28 over 1200m defeating Signoretti carrying 58kg at $3.70. Last start 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1300m, nose behind Warrior Smile carrying 59kg at $2.70. Should be right there.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 51 GABLE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Had two starts to date. At debut, in a small field at Moonee Valley in the LR St Albans Stks on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Prestige Forever with 58kg at $11. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1400m defeating Signoretti carrying 58kg at $3.40. Can go on with it.
8
B SHINN
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
7 86x21 MALDINI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG
Rosemont Stud, Makybe Racing & Breeding, L Savige, C Fisher, J Casey, Cake Alliance, C Leslie, Madden B'stock, Werrett B'stock, Ridgmont, Matha B'stock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, B F J Bloodstock, MVL No 1, Iskander Racing & Breeding, B Spicer, Rosemont Alliance 4 & Up You Go Racing
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Legacy Bound with 58kg at $14. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m defeating The Opportunist carrying 58kg at $4.80. Each way chance.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
8 63 CASUAL GHAI
JASON WARREN
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Grand Syndicates Rose Syndicate (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo SW on March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Stay Cosmic with 58kg at $3.80. Last start 3rd of 8 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Prestige Snitzel carrying 58kg at $6.50. Each way.
11
B MELHAM
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 5x3 DIFFERENT GRAVY
HENRY DWYER
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
K McCormick
Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Ballarat 2yo Hcp on December 7 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Aleppo Pine carrying 57.5kg at $41. Returned from break 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Warrior Smile with 57.5kg at $41. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
7
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Yellow Five Hearts, Seams Sleeves And Cap
10 HIGHVOL
NICK RYAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S M King, Miss S Bryden, D Zavitsanos, Ms S Dacey & A Gilligan
Gelding by Microphone facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Werribee on April 17. Watch the betting.
5
JAMIE MELHAM
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
11 7x3 CRACK A DEEL
HENRY DWYER
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao, Y Kusaka, K Hosaka, T Sakai, T Negishi, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, H Salto, K Shibata, K Ito, N Ohshima, R Konno, Ms S Ikazawa, Y Ozaki, Y Domoto, S Tojo, S Aizawa, R S S Mothers Mercy, Plaistowe Racing & Speak Easy
Second-up. First start got back early 7th of 9 at Geelong Geelong Diamond on January 4 over 1100m, 7 len behind Cherish Me carrying 59kg at $61. Returned from break 3rd in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Gable carrying 58kg at $7. Looks tested in this field.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
12 43 DANCINGONMYOWN
ADRIAN CORBOY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
K Corboy & J Love
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Excenia with 55.5kg at $101. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Geelong 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1143m, 1.4 len behind Toronado Queen with 55.5kg at $20. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
4
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Lime Green Maltese Cross Outline
13 2 JUST KICK
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
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
At debut, 2nd in a small field at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Saluted with 57kg at $6. Should be hard to hold out.
9
D YENDALL
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom