Flemington   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB & World Pool Kewney Stakes 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Sass Appeal and Pillow Fight possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. Very little between the top two. We'll lean the way of SASS APPEAL (2) who has won three on the bounce, leading throughout to win the Desirable Stakes here last time out. She got an easy time there with Ole Dancer ridden cold behind her, but she'll get favours again and can take plenty of catching. SALTY PEARL (1) is the clear danger. She bumped into Sheza Alibi last time in the Angus Armanasco but beat the rest and will be peaking now. LATHLAIN (7) was utterly dominant in a BM66 fresh at $1.45 having shown stakes level ability last time in work. She can take that next step. PILLOW FIGHT (5) is a handy filly down from Sydney who can run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sass Appeal on top.
1 41x32 SALTY PEARL
CIARON MAHER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Starblue Racing TLO Malice, CMR LOF, B McEgan, Ms S Zickert, R Watson, D J Hicks, Here Comes the Grey, A H H Lau, P Warren, Furlong Tiered Seats, S J Bartlett, Miss A Batsiokis, J L Doggett, Mrs B J Jackson, R Nable, M W Purvis, Spent It & Sewgoolam Racing Connection
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Space Rider with 57kg at $5. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 58.5kg at $5. Brings the class form and will be very hard to hold out.
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BEN ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
2 2111 SASS APPEAL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D O B Racing Cristal Eyes Synd, T Rourke, Cowarrie Partnership, Maughold Racing Synd, M Blomeley, B Blood, B Coopersmith, Mrs M Dean, Ten B D P 2 Synd, One Eyed Jack Synd, T Petterd, M Burton, R Hawker, P Hill, D Miles, Studleaf Synd, S Mitchell, Dr J Morgan, R Tucker & D Storey
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track LR Desirable Stks February 14 over 1400m defeating Ole Dancer with 56kg at $1.95. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track 3yo Bm70 January 17 over 1400m defeating The Volta with 52.5kg at $2.05. Flying and will be very hard to catch again.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 7133x AFTER SUMMER
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, N Sutton & A Stewart
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track in the G1 Vrc Oaks November 6 over 2500m, 4 len behind Strictly Business carrying 56kg at $31. On debut fourth of 7 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Yum with 57kg at $4.40. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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BILLY EGAN
Red, Royal Blue Stars, Red Cap
4 33113 MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that won by a neck at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 February 9 over 1600m defeating Grey Ice with 52kg at $8.50. Have to respect on latest.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
5 x6722 PILLOW FIGHT
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), Dr M Healy, R I Hitchcock, Mrs K M Davis, P R Davis, S J Davoren, J W Orange, T M Miles & Barwood Racing (Mgr: K P Naish)
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 13 over 1550m, head behind Emballee carrying 59kg at $3.70. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cinsault carrying 54kg at $31. Could give some cheek.
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HUGH BOWMAN
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 35x25 EXIT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, L Caminiti, Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Cookie Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), Mrs M F Anderson, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & B J O'Brien
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo F Bm64 on January 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toronado Queen with 59kg at $3. Second-up 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56kg at $26. Up in trip could suit now but place best.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 197x1 LATHLAIN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Busuttin Racing, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, A Bruhn, Mrs N Stuart, M Millar, W Glynn, M Hartle, G Mansell, Jasper Racing, Lumari Racing, Dough Nutz & Packmore Racing
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 5.5 len at Seymour Bm66 February 20 over 1400m defeating Strike Gold carrying 56kg at $1.45. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney on September 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Yum carrying 56kg at $7.50. Dominant fresh and has always been up to Group class.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
8 324x1 SEYCHELLES
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri)
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a long-neck at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw February 19 over 1400m defeating Ottolenghi with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo F SWP on September 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind After Summer with 56kg at $4.20. Harder now.
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ZAC SPAIN
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
9 53x21 NARAGHI
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L Howley, C W Kwok, ABBJS Racing (Mgr: A Strang), D Hollyman, Mrs J Cartledge, N Burrows, M Lawrence, B Smith, C A Stott, M Roach, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley, Dr J C V Canty, M Stephenson, R W Henebery, Plodalong - Guru (Mgr: P Podbury), S Roberts, Mrs K Roberts, W Phillips & Mrs C Phillips
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Hallowed Halls with 57kg at $5. Last start won by 1.5 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1590m defeating Kings Domain with 57kg at $5.50. Looks tested against this line-up.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
Green, Purple Star On Cap