Flemington 17 May 2025
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Hilton Nicholas Straight Six 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 12) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo with Lim's Kosciuszko to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. Interesting race. KING ZEPHYR (11) is a very progressive galloper who has won all four starts this campaign in impressive fashion. He's gone through the grades with big weights and now plummets to 54kg for his first foray into stakes company. That said, he's back to 1200m which is possibly the only knock at the short quote. AVIATRESS (2) hasn't gone on with a strong first-up win where she handled Sir Sway (since second in The Goodwood) with ease. She really struggled in the G1 Sangster last time but is very good on her day and can bounce back. Big watch on LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO (1), a champion Singaporean horse. He won a G1 over this trip first up last time in but has to concede all of these a lot of weight which is tough. THE ASTROLOGIST (4) hasn't won in a long time but is well placed on best form here with 54kg. MARBLE NINE (8) is consistent and an each-way chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: King Zephyr on top.
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LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO
DAN MEAGHER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L S Mong Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Kranji Turf in the SGG1 Sing Gold Cup October 5 over 2000m, 3 len behind Smart Star carrying 58kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Kranji Turf SGG1 Lion City Cup July 28 over 1200m defeating Golden Monkey with 57.5kg at $1.40. Star Singaporean horse, have to respect. |
13 B MELHAM |
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AVIATRESS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman) Last start second last of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Charm Stone carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin on April 12 over 1100m, 2 len behind Asfoora with 56.5kg at $2.90. Better placed here, can bounce right back. |
10 BILLY EGAN |
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RUNNING BY
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), G R Daws, D I Hollyman, J T Jones, R G Kretschmar, K R Rowbotham, J D Stewart, Mrs B M Stewart, H D Bailey, R F Diaz, R A Elliott, D S Hutch, A R R Macalpine, R A J Racing (Mgr: A Alex) & Supasonic Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track in the LR Kensington January 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Miraval Rose with 55kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Caulfield Bm84 August 17 over 1400m defeating The Open carrying 59.5kg at $16. Can sprint well fresh. |
9 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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THE ASTROLOGIST
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Bennett Racing (Mgr: N Bennett), Southstar 1 (Mgr: A Downard), Zoustar Five (Mgr: A Stanley), Ginza Racing (Mgr: D Sullivan), S Roth, L Thomas, D Higginbotham, D & Mrs A Newton, P Camilleri, D Bolch, L Pearson, Mrs S Smallwood, S Mchenry, M Ramsey, Mrs A Hare, M Bone, D Mullen & Mrs L Bliss Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track in the LR Mss Security November 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track in the LR Santaanalane July 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind It'sourtime with 60kg at $12. Tough gelding who can run well. |
11 JETT STANLEY |
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WHO DARES
CRAIG WEEDING 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG F S Watkins Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Echuca Discovery on April 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Midwest with 55kg at $13. Second-up ran last of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Compelling Truth with 58kg at $11. Needs to lift. |
4 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin Second run back. First-up after six months from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Dragonstone with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 18 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $201. Not the worst. |
5 C NEWITT |
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CROSSHAVEN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), D E Nakhle, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), S R Anthony, N B Donnelly, N M Gray, Mrs K D Greer, M W Heinz, R M Jarvis, A C I Mastapha, Peak To Creek Racing (Mgr: D V O'Connor), T J Pender, M R Powell, S Sharp & Mrs J M Bradby Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind The Instructor with 58kg at $41. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind The Instructor carrying 54kg at $61. Would prever over 1400m. |
1 L CURRIE |
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MARBLE NINE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Mckeon), T A Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, D J Blair, Mrs M R Blair, Mrs C E Whitbread, J N Whitbread, A R Walton, Mrs N Walton, E & Mrs E McKeon & R Fitzgerald Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $4.60. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Bendigo Bm84 April 12 over 1300m defeating Sunshineinmypocket with 59kg at $8.50. Each way chance. |
14 JYE MCNEIL |
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THE PRODIGAL SON
CRAIG WIDDISON 5YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G N Mcnulty) Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 54kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Canberra Open on November 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 56.5kg at $11. Others rate better this time. |
7 J LYON |
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TITLE FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly) Useful type. Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Dashing with 54kg at $26. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Bendigo Bm84 April 12 over 1100m defeating Fasuto carrying 57.5kg at $13. Risking. |
15 TOM PREBBLE |
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KING ZEPHYR
GRAHAME BEGG 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track Bm78 April 25 over 1400m defeating Otago carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 26 over 1300m defeating Rue De Royale carrying 61kg at $1.95. Back in trip but he's exciting. |
8 JORDAN CHILDS |
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DEEKAY
ANTHONY CHIBNALL 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG A B Chibnall, Ms N M Wertz, Ovens River Racing (Mgr: M McCormack), Ms A Chibnall, J C Croxford, C Pakel, Miss J M Chibnall, Mrs W M Jernigan, D M Beatty & Bodycoats Racing Syndicate (Mgr: M A Marshall) At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm84 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Elouyou with 58kg at $10. The run before that won by a head at Echuca Vgold Eldorado March 9 over 1200m defeating Shesallshenanigans with 59kg at $1.75. Not keen on his chances. |
12 LINDA MEECH |
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CODIGO
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M J Chittick Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, long-neck behind Losesomewinmore carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track Bm78 March 29 over 1100m defeating La Defense carrying 56.5kg at $14. Going well but this is harder. |
2 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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OUR LAST CASH
DONNA SCOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm & Mrs B A Hulm Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Canberra Open on November 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 54.5kg at $17. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
6 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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REDOUTE'S NIGHT
CINDY ALDERSON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Miss E A Taylor Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind New York Lustre carrying 53.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track Nmw January 1 over 1200m defeating Gronkowski carrying 58kg at $3.80. Looking to others. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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EMPRESSIVE ENUFF
DEAN BINAISSE 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D A Darvill, L Darvill, F B Jackson & Two Bob Snobs Syndicate (Mgr: L Jackson) At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tatsumaki with 59kg at $15. Not keen on his chances. |
3 TEODORE NUGENT |
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