Flemington   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

National Jockeys Trust Trophy 1600m

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

Genuine tempo with Slane and Extreme Virtue pressing for the lead. EXTREME VIRTUE (5) should be at peak fitness here and will give a bold sight. Three runs this time in have been rock solid, trying hard but being held up when setting it up for those further back at Cranbourne. She draws ideally here and will be in front for a long way. WATERSPORTS (12) appreciated the step up to 1500m at Cranbourne with a determined win in this class, getting the verdict by a head. She can track the pace again here and make it a double. MOMETZ (10) didn't have the best of luck behind a smart one at Sandown Lakeside and looks ideally placed going to a mile on the big track now. OTAGO (4) was better last time in a bunched finish. His best would win this but he's had issues. HIS FINEST HOUR (11) tried hard here behind a well-ridden winner last start and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Extreme Virtue on top.
1 2119x SLANE
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Coolock (Mgr: D M Keogh), D J Keogh, M J Keogh, G T Keogh, Mrs I T Keogh, Mrs E A Sammut, M Sammut, N A Stehr, Mrs M K Stehr, J Daley, J W Simpson, M J Simpson & Rone Racing (Mgr: R C Whittaker)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Qlty Hcp June 21 over 2540m, 11 len behind Bold Soul carrying 53kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rubology with 60.5kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
8
EMILY POZMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Stars Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 x0068 TYPHOON HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Harmonious (Mgr: D M K Yu)
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Watersports with 59.5kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 59kg at $11. This is no easier and he needs to do more.
1
HANNAH EDGLEY
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
3 56103 ENTRUSTING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Last start in a small field at Murray Bridge Bm80 on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Opening Address with 59kg at $21. Rough chance.
8
LOGAN BATES
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
4 3x645 OTAGO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
R T D Racing, Pinot Party, G&C Bayview, C McLeish, K Hoefel, A P Grant, A L Mitchell, T G Lines, C J Lines, Mrs J E Lines, Mrs K Spence, Mrs J L Hill, B K Hill, J H Glasscock, M J Glasscock, D E Gwynne, D W Gniel, Mrs E M Clotworthy & Allez Boom
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $7. Before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Ballan Cup on November 8 over 1535m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Close up latest and can improve now.
11
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
5 8x454 EXTREME VIRTUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & G R Henderson
Last start 4th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm74 on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sneaky Sunrise with 59kg at $6.50. At peak and should give a huge sight.
4
JACKSON RADLEY
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
6 6913x THE WESTERN FRONT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing (D Mangan), P Millson, A Henwood, Ace Racers 5, C Paisley, K Paisley, Mangan Racing, S Bira'm, D Selkrig, Barnyard Syndications (J Wilcox), A Zulli, P Presti, Generations (D Lee), R Jarvis, S Jarvis, C Colaneri, RWR Racing, The Bowlers Stables, S Millson & Lindsay Park 18
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 July 26 over 1800m, soft track; 4 len behind Travolta with 55kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 June 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Nodachi with 61.5kg at $8. May need this one.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
7 639x3 MIDNIGHT GLOW
JOHN SALANITRI
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
F P Salanitri, Damiano Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Damiano), H J Loh, H Elhage, R J Paul, J C Cabral, P S Zeccola, J Messina, S Borg, C Ventieri, K Ouzas, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, C J Speers, R Speers & Mrs Z H X Lim
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66 on December 31 over 1400m, neck behind Didn't Miss Many with 61kg at $16. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Terang Bm64 on April 13 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Businessman carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Fitter but this will test.
5
C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 1x60x ROMANS LUCK
KEN & KASEY KEYS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Girraween Racing Syndicate
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 16 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Jaykayann carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 July 2 over 2400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Galilaeus with 58kg at $8.50. See this one.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Old Gold, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 3216x MIDNITE STORM
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, McMahon Family Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, S P Craig, P R G Collins, Livingate Racing, Mrs J M Nobbs, C E Nobbs, D J Sheppard, Dr L M Bodell, Green Park, M Phillips, Pentagon Racing, J M Simmons, D Cicciarelli, N C Linke, Buy Dirt & P P G Racing 3
Entire back from a spell of 17 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Goodwood 3yo Rating 105 July 31 2024 over 2414m, 7 len behind French Duke carrying 58.5kg at $19. First up last campaign second of 13 at Newcastle All Weather April 8 2024 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Gunlock with 57.5kg at $3.30. Watch the betting.
7
R WHEARTY
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
10 5x315 MOMETZ
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales) & S A Lewin
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stealth Of Night with 58kg at $8. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 66 December 12 over 1400m defeating Figlio D'argento with 58kg at $2.30. Can bounce back.
10
L NOLEN
Hot Pink, Black Shamrock And Cap
11 4x612 HIS FINEST HOUR
NEIL DYER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
N J Dyer, J Crameri, L Eales, K Smerdon, L Catoggio, J Thornycroft, D Blyth, B Binns, B Cunningham, R Bull, C Sinclair, B Fraser, A Magro, K Wilkins, J Anderson, S Bull, R Bull, D Bevis, & D Pidgeon.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Nmw on December 31 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Somewhere carrying 56kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Wangaratta Bm62 December 22 over 1590m on a rain affected track defeating Our Lone Star carrying 59kg at $9. Each way hope.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Gold And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Gold Cap And Pom Pom
12 2x231 WATERSPORTS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Alexander, Milano Bloodstock, J Wright, Ms K Kelly, Ms K Howard, D Walker, J Tzemis, T Kourbelis, J Di Battista, S Coloe & C Griffin
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Cranbourne Bm70 December 27 over 1500m defeating Porter carrying 54kg at $3.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 54kg at $5.50. On the up and has strong claims again.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Emerald Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap