Flemington 17 May 2025
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Sir Henry Bolte Handicap 2000m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 12) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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From wide out Factcheck can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. SOMEWHERE (2) gets to 2000m third up which can see improvement. Loomed up nicely in the Adelaide Guineas last time out but was just out-sprinted late, third to a very impressive winner, On Display. He's bred to stay and gets to a trip for the first time in his career. STYLISH SECRET (3) stepped up to this trip at Caulfield and tried hard, beaten a nose after taking the lead in the straight. He'll be hard to beat. OXFORD BLUE (4) comes through the same Caulfield lead up and sat on a strong speed there, sticking on well for fourth as a $2.80 chance. Gets a nice run here and will take beating. If the pace is hot, POLITELY DUN (5) comes into play. He's back from 2400m having chased Statuario last time out but does need the tempo on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Somewhere on top.
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MUSTANG MORGAN
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T Allan, K & R Edwards, J Gregory, C Hart, Little River Thoroughbreds Partnership, N Robbie, S Rolton, M W Scott, J D Smith, A J & B M Speedy, W E Stemp, R W Thomas, D Turner, D P Walsh, R Wilkinson, S N Williams & C Winterburn Most recently got back early 8th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Rogan with 60kg at $21. The run before that 12th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 13 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $101. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better. |
12 LOGAN BATES |
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| 2 | 13x53 |
SOMEWHERE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), Mrs V J Ryan, A E Ryan, Mrs R Ryan, Mrs S Deboer, B W Deboer & M Ryan Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wonder Boy with 59kg at $7.50. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Adl Gneas on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind On Display with 57.5kg at $7.50. Up in trip now, go close. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 3 | 8x062 |
STYLISH SECRET
MICK NOLAN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG R K Walker, P B Dobson, Mrs J E Wood, N Wood, L Holmstrom, Mrs E Holmstrom, M Thomas, J McFadden, Mrs K G Spillane, F J Spillane, C J Seel, Mrs M F Seel, Ms H E Thomas, T McDornan, J S Hogg, M Noble, D B Walker, Ms G J Bastian & Mrs D M Leyden Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, nose behind Rogan carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Movin Out carrying 59kg at $26. Making headway. Rates well on latest. |
9 J NOONAN |
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| 4 | x3124 |
OXFORD BLUE
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S Cummings Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Rogan carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp on April 16 over 1800m, nose behind Dillinger with 57.5kg at $3.70. Encouraging effort last start. Go close. |
4 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 5 | x6842 |
POLITELY DUN
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Ganci, Three Three Five Six Racing, M Davidson, Bearman Racing, A Bright Idea, B Fowler, Turker's Lurkers, Team Hit Racing, Sunny Coast Mates, S Kyriazis, Killarney, Fat's Back Racing, Dunpunting, B Shipton, No More Ponies, D Cremasco, S Ganci, D Mullen, J Huggett & S Payne Racing well. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 5 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Statuario with 57kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 5 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $61. Back in trip but rates highly. |
8 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 6 | 2121 |
PARTY CRASHER
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 3YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Minella Bloodstock, J A O'Neill, B J O'Brien, Symphony Racing, A K Racing, A T Maloney, P I McFarlane, Carty Racing, J Steet, C D Goold, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Hare Bear Syndicate, Vinda Racing, R A Buckley, B R Rowett, P B Dobson, R Balasubramaniam, J B Goodale & H R Goodale Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.5 len at Morphettville Bm66 May 3 over 2009m defeating Beach Pad carrying 56kg at $2.80. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, nose behind Teardrop Rotation with 56kg at $6. Wouldn't shock. |
19 J BOWDITCH |
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| 7 | x7541 |
ART 'N' SOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, R D Edwards, S J Franklin, J B Hutchinson, G F Kelly, C Louras, Mrs V Louras, Ms S Louras, B R March, G March, Mrs B A March, M C March, L W Warner, EST M J O'Connell & Davique Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Condon) At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Sale Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1728m on a rain affected track defeating Scorpion with 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fauci with 59kg at $7.50. Prepared to look elsewhere despite recent win. |
15 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 8 | 0831 |
ELPHABA
DARRYL CANNON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG D Cannon, T Cannon, P Mangan, T Blakeley, J Hale, M Peters, Ms R Stoneman, Ms S Brown, J Cannon, D Jones, Mrs L Kim & Ms A Cannon Last start won by a nose at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Saxon Blood carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1620m, 2.25 len behind Littlebitcheeky carrying 57kg at $51. This might be too rich. |
13 HARRY GRACE |
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| 9 | 22531 |
FACTCHECK
ROBBIE LAING 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG F K Micheletto, N Vukelic, P A Allen, M Wenn, B Murray, C Allchin, A Hsu, G A Dempsey, A K Willis, D A Ross, W Randla, G Tanner, A White, G Scott, M Hanna, M D Chenoweth, M A Day, G D Radcliffe, J Daniels & D N Morello At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1700m in soft going defeating Champagne Jenni with 58kg at $8. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Feeling Dusty with 59kg at $2.25. Tempted to risk against these. |
11 JETT STANLEY |
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HOT MAJESTY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Watership Down Stud Australia Pty Ltd (Mgr: A D Mitchell), N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, P L Jenkins, S J Pickworth, S W Palmer, P Vasic, Mrs C J Jenkins, S Vasic & L Vasic Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Rogan with 54kg at $21. Before that 11th of 14 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $21. Needs to find best. |
1 L CURRIE |
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| 11 | 313x5 |
LUVYA MUMMA
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Miss E McDonald, S A Miller & B J Kirkwood, M B Trevaskis, C J Baldwin, G X Ryan, Langdon Thoroughbred Racing Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on May 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Just Glamourous with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on January 7 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 56kg at $21. Hard to have. |
16 ALANA KELLY |
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NAINA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly & GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson) Racing well. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 1.5 len behind Ritzytwenties with 57kg at $3.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Harrumph Harrumph carrying 57.5kg at $16. Not the worst. |
3 B MELHAM |
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| 13 | 7x51 |
OAK BEACH
J T CONLAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG N J Turnbull, Mrs R Turnbull, Ms S Turnbull & Ms D Turnbull Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Steadfast carrying 53kg at $31. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Moe Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1600m defeating Amanoah carrying 57kg at $12. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say she won't be competitive. |
18 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 14 | 15039 |
PROCHESTER
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Okaharau Station Ltd At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track in the LR Vrc St Leger on April 25 over 2800m, 10 len behind American Wolf carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Trentham in the G3 Manawatu Clssc on March 29 over 2100m, 1.2 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 57kg at $21.30. Rough hope. |
6 LIAM RIORDAN |
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RHOOKY
SYMON WILDE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D L Ludeman, Wilde Racing, T F Lenehan, Boolseye, Youthful High, M J Walsh, K B Nestor, D M Lenehan, S E Rhook, G M Bryant, King Frog Racing, SevenGrandStaffs, C J Gair, P Downs, W J Couch, J A Forrest, D M Ottaway, Lassgo & Dukes Fomo Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Factcheck with 58kg at $3.80. Harder this time so prefer others. |
14 DECLAN BATES |
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| 16 | 52311 |
SHOWRUNNER
TRAVIS DOUDLE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mrs E Doudle, Springton Punting Crew II (Mgr: J A Macdonald), J A Macdonald, W R Butler, Z Sinclair, L E Sinclair, M Taylor, Eligius Racing (Mgr: I Walsh) & ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell) Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 2 len at Balaklava Bm62 April 25 over 1600m defeating Master Of Zerprise with 56.5kg at $4.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3 len win at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw March 15 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Zougo Boss with 55kg at $2. This will likely be too hard. |
5 LINDA MEECH |
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| 17 | x1x06 |
THE VOCALIST
BEVAN LAMING 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up didn't finish the race at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw April 13 over 3200m. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track in the LR Vrc St Leger on April 25 over 2800m, 8 len behind American Wolf carrying 58kg at $15. Back in trip a query. |
2 C NEWITT |
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| 18 | 8561 |
ADJUDICATE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mcgrath Racing (Mgr: M O Mcgrath), Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Maher Road (B Norton), C Norton, A R G Racing (A J Gray), G R Bush, Mrs J Clarke, J Garreffa, A Spyratos, D R Brooks, P C Camilleri, R M Turnbull, Mrs P L Turnbull, C A Linssen, B Atley, Ms K Doggett, Dr B A Boan, D J Brooks & M A Waples Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 9 over 2240m defeating Zinovation with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Danzagrunt carrying 59kg at $21. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed. |
17 D YENDALL |
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| 19 | x4918 |
SQUANDER
AARON PURCELL 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis) At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm64 on April 30 over 1700m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Glow carrying 56kg at $20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1600m defeating Rose Diamond with 57kg at $9. Not keen on her chances. |
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DANCING JUICE
COREY MCIVER 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C J McIver, R McIver & W M McIver Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1728m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Art 'N' Soul with 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1717m, 2.75 len behind Northwood Vamoose with 57kg at $21. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
18 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 21 | x8395 |
BROADHURST
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG C W Kwok, P C Orton, J G Crane, G P Heffernan & H Roach At the latest run 5th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm70 on May 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Morrissette with 53.5kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on April 23 over 1715m, 11 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 55.5kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
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CORAL IMPACT
STEVEN KING 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Intrust Bloodstock Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1854m, on a slow track; head behind Eight Under with 59.5kg at $1.75. The start before that second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Show Of Gold carrying 59kg at $4.40. Tested in this line-up. |
7 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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