Moonee Valley   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Series 1 - Heat 2 955m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit.  

Call To Glory, Bold Print and Fileeta to match motors but there will be other pressure. SALUTED (9) is a lightly raced filly who looked good winning her first two starts, including her second outing at this track over 1000m. She's come back to earth a bit since then and was poor last time at Sandown Hillside as a $3.20 chance but she's open to further improvement and can bounce back quickly. ONE HARD LADY (8) resumes with a nice profile. She won her first three in country NSW, measuring up quite well in Melbourne in two subsequent runs. She can kick up from the inside gate and if she holds the lead she'll go close. TARPAULIN (5) has been disappointing of late but his best would just about win this, watch the betting. CALL TO GLORY (1) is a speedy type who lands in a good spot here and will take catching. SUGGESTED PLAY: Saluted on top.
1 75279 CALL TO GLORY
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
C Bennett, B T O (B Webster), Flying Start Giroux (C Bennett), J Mahony, Five Putters (G Laishley), Mrs S Keys-Fernihough, N Krake, D Pye, Ascend (D Matthews), L McCarthy, N Uren, A Stewart, C Atkinson, D Parker, M Hill, Topsy Ring Racing (M Constable), K McIntyre & Red Racing 3 (P Saltau)
Most recently 9th of 19 at Flemington Bm78 on September 13 over 1100m, 4 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 57kg at $101. Before that 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 27 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Tonkin carrying 60.5kg at $10. Speedy type who can give a sight.
5
HANNAH EDGLEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 22610 KA YING LUCKY
SUZY GORDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G Hacche, P McGauigan, R Dawkins, M Vlasic, C Talbot, D Atkins, J Cross, D Ward, B Smith & S Gordon
Last start 10th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Per Sempre carrying 60.5kg at $51. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Riccarton Park Hcp August 30 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Third Decree with 54.5kg at $10.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Emerald Green Shamrock
3 3x086 BOLD PRINT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G Gray, J Glasscock, R Jackson, O Gray, M Gray, J Accenture, M Glasscock, D Jackson & S Wheatley
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 7 len behind Beast Mode carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm78 on August 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Charcoals with 58kg at $18. Needs to find best but not hopeless.
4
L CURRIE
White, Midnight Blue Stars
4 17730 GREATHAM BOY
TIM FITZSIMMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
I Sanderson, C Tan, J A Horne, P C Ugland & M P Everett
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Cool As Ice with 61.5kg at $10. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cannyworth with 61.5kg at $15. Can't have.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Pink, Blue Stars And Sleeves, Blue With Pink Star Cap
5 8x407 TARPAULIN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 7th of 19 at Flemington Bm78 on September 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on July 26 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Cigar Flick with 52.5kg at $3.60. Not sure where he's at, best would win.
9
MICHAEL DEE
Royal Blue
6 1076x BIFROST
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
D S Browne, Mrs S Coles, D B Ralph, Mrs W L Hilhorst, Ms C E Linton, Mrs T J Murray, P A Murray, Mrs B Edgecombe, Mrs E L Browne, Ms J Zander, Mrs P S Fullerton, V A McVean, Mrs K P Williams, K J Corby, K Coles, Mrs R E Mcleod, Ms A J Vosper, Ms S M Causebrook, Mrs M I Ranger & Mrs J Heim
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Casterton Bm70 May 18 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Sasqualah carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Toronado Boom carrying 60.5kg at $7. Rough chance.
8
L NOLEN
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
7 715x6 FILEETA
PAUL KOUMIS
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Snippets Racing No 6 (A S Augustine), Mrs J Augustine, Breakfast Club (D McGregor), M Lewis, B Cox, S Major, P Armstrong, M Stoney, Dr B Kitson, S O'Brien, N Walter, Mrs D Watkins, Mrs K Anderson, A Anderson, Hurstbridge Haven Racing (Mrs T Davile), Home Run Racing (Mrs D Spence), W Pratt & N Bown
Second-up. First-up after seven months led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on September 10 over 1000m, 9 len behind Stokke carrying 60.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Seymour F&M Bm64 on September 15 2024 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Bay Of Zea with 57.5kg at $26. Fitter but see again.
3
D W STACKHOUSE
Cerise And Grey Checks, Grey Sleeves, Cerise Cap With Checked Pom Pom
8 1127x ONE HARD LADY
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, J J Mcdonnell, B J Hampson, A D Perrin, A B Dare, G J Cosgrave, P Taylor, C Farrah, G A Howard, B T Moulsdale, M Miller, B Modderno, V J Edwards & Miss J Edwards
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Flemington 3yo Qlty June 7 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Salsa Fellow carrying 54.5kg at $6. At her first start to post a big 5 len win. Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1000m slow track defeating Smart As Grace carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Speedy type suited here.
1
BILLY EGAN
Cream, Black Diamond, Double H, Diamonds Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 11225 SALUTED
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
R J Kennedy, D J Corrigan, P T Heinz, J P Vanderzalm, D C Oorloff, Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), G K Racing (Mgr: L Georgiadis), C Jones, P Slacik, B Peterson, Mrs K Peterson & Mrs K A Clerke
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on September 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Stokke with 57kg at $3.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp on July 23 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Tiz Worthy carrying 56kg at $1.60. Can bounce right back.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
10 x1060 DAPPER DARRI
SHEA EDEN
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Callaway, D Ludekens, D B Shaddock, Ms M Nielsen, D Koop & T Warburton
Most recently 15th of 19 at Flemington Bm78 on September 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $91. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on August 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tonkin with 54.5kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
7
LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue Chevrons, Orange Cap
11 7365x OCTRAIN
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, M C Ivey, K A Ivey, J R Dore & G Gilmour
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm70 March 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Attain with 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track Bm70 November 1 over 955m, a neck behind Charmed Run carrying 58kg at $51. Place hope.
9
C NEWITT
Black, Hot Pink Diamond And Armbands
12 1439x FULLY CALCULATED
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L Lee
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 May 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Stokke carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; second of 7 at Sale F&M Bm64 February 25 over 1010m, 0.8 len behind Proved carrying 58kg at $6. Can be strong late.
13
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Maroon, Silver Braids And Armbands, Black Cap
13 48x04 INTEREST POINT
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R Brideoake, K J Mathews, F Zito, D J Zito, L Zito, S Zito, K J Voulgaris, J Zito, J Lal, P G Bouchier, Mrs S M Bouchier, P Green, P J Griffin, Mrs D M Griffin, J M Laming, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell & G C Watt
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Morphettville Bm66 on August 30 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Halliwell with 60.5kg at $3.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trembles carrying 60kg at $8. Has claims.
6
Lime Green, Five Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap