Flemington 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Inc. Trophy 1400m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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No recognised leader engaged but Roadcone possesses enough dash to take advantage of a low draw and take it up. Thought the market might miss KING ZEPHYR (4) to some extent but they've got a good opinion of him and have clearly forgiven his first up run which is fair enough. 1200m around Caulfield isn't his go and he pulled up lame so we have to excuse that. 1400m, dry ground, big track tick all the boxes and he's always promised to be firmly up to this class and potentially better. ATHANATOS (3) has been very good in two runs back, just finding one better in a fast race last time. Fancy he might now want a mile but he maps to sit in the first four and will go close. ENXUTO (2) was terrible in the Doncaster Prelude when well backed last time. His form prior reads well for this, he can hit back hard. BIG SWINGER (7) was okay fresh at Caulfield and 1400m suits better. MERRIGOLD (6) is flying off a good win last time with 60kg, against the boys now and up in class but she gets in light with claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: King Zephyr on top.
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MARBLE ARCH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , S Thompson, V Thompson, Blacktype Racing (J Andrews), R Jarvis, M Antill, S Bruhn, L Bruhn, T De Pasquale, P Kane, L Marlow, Proline Thoroughbreds (S Higgins), A Serry, M Gamble, B Francis, The Firm (J Turk), S Fitzgerald, M Gilbert, S Jarvis & R Graham Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 13 at this track in the G2 Lets Elope on September 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lazzura with 57.5kg at $18. Won previous preparation first up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Parks Hcp September 28 2024 over 1250m defeating Klabel carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Finished fourth in a Flemington jump-out on April 10. Has the ability, watch the late betting. |
6 LOGAN BATES |
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| 2 | x3239 |
ENXUTO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R Griffiths, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), J Matthews, N Matthews, Dr O Chan, Just Racing (Mgr: P W Elliott), T Dzelalija, Ms L Kuhl, T Holbrook, P Holbrook, W Jennings, A Penglase, M McKelvie, Mrs C Mckelvie, J Gunston, P Greentree & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Guscic) Last start 9th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on March 28 over 1500m, slow going 12 len behind Welwal with 53.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax on March 14 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Cristal Clear with 53kg at $3.60. Form prior reads very well for this, look to bounce back. |
9 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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ATHANATOS
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A Sophoulis, Ms A Tammer, Mrs S Newnham, Peacock Racing, Brittain Racing, G Towers, P Gallivan, Ms V Edwards, Mrs A Farren, D Farren, G Decorso, Mrs K Dunstan, L Dunstan, Mrs E Newton-Brown, K Smart & G Michalopoulos Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Vgold So Si Bon on March 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 55kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $11. Fitter now and making headway. Peaks now and sets up well here. |
5 DECLAN BATES |
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| 4 | 312x6 |
KING ZEPHYR
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C F Hyland, M W Johnson, R A Tregonning, Mrs G M Tregonning, M J Perrett, D J Love, S B Hanger, Ms S M Wilkins, C S Hanger, R W Ralph, M A Poes, Mrs A D Mercaldi, G Mercaldi, J J Grant, G F McDonald, S J McNamara, J W Perrett, Waterfall Racing (Mgr: J W Price) & J M Gallagher Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Caulfield Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meridius with 57kg at $3.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 September 27 over 1400m defeating So Risque carrying 59kg at $1.95. Much better suited here, can improve sharply. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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CARTOON GRAVEYARD
JOHN KEYS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Tasmanian Bloodstock, Nova Clause, A Mcintyre, F D McCrossen, J M Silver, M E J Silver, N Balcombe, K Wescott, P E McCooke, B R Porter, M M Izzo, M G Cocker, R G Schaeche, N J Collis, P J Sherriff & G B Lynd & Motree Thoroughbreds Racing well recently. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Launceston in the LR Hellova St Stks on February 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Steparty with 59kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 11 at Hobart in the LR Wfa on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Steparty carrying 59kg at $26. Handy horse who can measure up. |
2 J NOONAN |
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MERRIGOLD
JOHN SADLER 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Ms S K Shultz, M P Keane, Mrs L Chappell, Old Bulls (R Aivatoglou), Dr C M Borg, Dr A F Hennel, Ms M Coleman, Mrs S A Brewer, A R Brewer, M H Christie, L Taylor, Ms M Clarke, A C Cini, Mrs J Bogumil, R Bogumil, MABEJAMI (M D McArthur), True Believers (J H Fallscheer) & Merrymen (Mgr: D Parkin) Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm84 April 4 over 1400m defeating Gold Medallist carrying 60kg at $14. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Betwitchery with 54.5kg at $3.80. Racing in fine form and can figure again. |
12 RYAN HOUSTON |
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BIG SWINGER
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Hayfields Racing Club 1 (Mgr: J Hay), GWGD Racing (Mgr: Miss E Tonkin), Flying Swallow (Mgr: L Holland), Champagne Ponies Racing, J Marchant, A Higgins, B Murray, T Harvey, Mrs J Keech, G Olver, A Shore, J Magnusson, J O'Sullivan, B Walker, N Croft, B Drew, C Keay, D Beerens & Sandcastles Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Caulfield Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Meridius carrying 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa on November 29 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57kg at $4.40. Did enough fresh and can improve to 1400m. |
4 JETT STANLEY |
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MISS ARIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR C S Hayes on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Arran Bay with 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 56kg at $14. Rough hope. |
1 FRED W KERSLEY |
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WINDSTORM
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mailbag Windstorm, C C F C Group, J W J Racing, Mrs H J Singleton, One Eight Two Racing No. 3, Redsbythefire, B J T Racing, C Miller, J R Moffitt, D J Bentley, J P Hambrook, R B T S, Always Chasing, M T A Connell, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, A D Barwick, M McKernan, J Colquhoun & Ms K Dorsett Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa November 29 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at this track Bm90 November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 60kg at $20. Might be better off following this run. |
7 D YENDALL |
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GIVE ME SPACE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG R T Hay Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Merrigold with 60.5kg at $21. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Caulfield Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Meridius with 56kg at $21. Can't have. |
11 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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MISSION OF LOVE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG J G Symons, P Morley, Mrs R Morley, M Kirby, M Hooper, Mrs L Cubitt, G Dingle, L Phythian, Mrs Y Phythian, G Gray, P Henry, M Glosko, B Connell, D Connell, P Donovan, I Duncan, Mrs M Bailey, S Bailey, Twofold (Mgr: G Butt) & Friends of Esprit (Mgr: S Healy) Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup May 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 11 len behind New Endeavour carrying 55kg at $61. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Sunline Stks March 22 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 17 len behind Grinzinger Belle with 57kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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ROADCONE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG A R Lawrence, J A Rattray, S C Montgomery & D N Mitchell Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track Bm84 January 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt October 23 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Naval Academy with 55kg at $10. Drawn to effect but have a few ahead. |
3 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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OCEAN BEYOND
SIMON RYAN 8YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG W A Gee, Mrs P Gee, R R Hahn & J F Gee Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup January 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mister Me with 60kg at $3.60. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) October 23 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 59.5kg at $21. Might be better off following this run. |
8 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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