Flemington   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Victorian Jockeys' Association Trophy 1410m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 10m Entire Circuit.  

Pace only fair with Run Harry Run rolling to the lead ahead of Running By and Harmonious Senora. ZOU SENSATION (8) gets in relatively well at the weights again here having won in this grade at Caulfield last time out, proving far too strong late to score by 1.75 lengths. Handled the rise to 1400m very well there and while this looks a bit harder, he's improving and should measure up strongly. MUNHAMEK (2) is an interesting one to assess. He was excellent in the Winter Championship Final two back and good again last week but now drops back in trip on the quick turnaround. He'll want a fast tempo up front which doesn't look overly likely. Still good enough to win. RUN HARRY RUN (4) is racing well and can set up nicely on speed. He was behind Zou Sensation last time but does meet that horse better at the weights. CAFE MILLENIUM (5) needs things to go his way but has claims on the fast finishing win two back. RUNNING BY (7) needs relatively dry going and is a chance if she gets it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zou Sensation to win.
1 x8627 WELWAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A J Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci & M Gauci
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Headley Grange carrying 59.5kg at $26. Big weight but will be running on.
11
TOM PREBBLE
Orange, Purple Checks
2 0x823 MUNHAMEK
NICK RYAN
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Hutchison, J S L Tan & Mrs A H Fownes
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind El Rocko with 59.5kg at $5. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 56.5kg at $41. Going well, back in trip perhaps the knock.
9
M J ZAHRA
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
3 7344x BRAYDEN STAR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), M A Pilkington, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), C A Gordon, R L Gordon, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), M K Dawson, T A Hartley, B I Ford, A M Branson, R D Hanley, P A Johnson, W Cockram, S De Young & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mv Cup October 25 over 2500m, 2.5 len behind Okita Soushi with 55kg at $13. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 August 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Another Wil carrying 56.5kg at $41. Will be better over further but wary.
8
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 9x624 RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
R Roulston, G Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Ms C Li, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), T Eddy, R Goldbloom, D Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Leung), P Heinz, Irish Racing (Mgr: J Cantillon) & M Player
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hughes carrying 55kg at $13. Going well, each way claims.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
5 0x519 CAFE MILLENIUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore) & Planette Thoroughbred Trading Pty Ltd (Mgr: J S Leaver)
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84-Qlty June 21 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Best form reads well.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
6 20316 FORTUNATE KISS
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Robusto with 53.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast LR Glasshouse Hcp July 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Oughton carrying 53kg at $26. Inclined to risk.
3
B SHINN
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
7 4x730 RUNNING BY
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
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
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Hughes with 53.5kg at $6. Can bounce back.
2
LOGAN BATES
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 0x511 ZOU SENSATION
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (N Bennett), D Hardie, A Stanley, B Britten, S Dellow, K Stephenson, FW No.2 (R Fennell), D Lamont, Bakerland (A Downard), Doug can't skip (M Trotter), BMBP Racing (B Fisher), Damestar Group (L Anderton), Bennett Dame Claire 1 & 2, P Wells, B Feldmann, S Hunter & M Blum
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Bm100 July 12 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating El Rocko with 54.5kg at $4.80. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Bm84 June 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Keep Your Cool carrying 59kg at $7.50. Improving type who looks hard to beat once more.
10
JAMIE MELHAM
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 x1545 GREEN FLY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
O T I Racing, Barneswood Farm Limited, R Menchise, N J Todd, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, M J Symons, C J King, Montgomery Racing, A H Goodfellow, East Melb Racing, Webbmck Racing, Rayday, J P Spence, B Gately, T P J B Racing, M G Donegan & A J Creighton
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 53kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on May 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Hollywood Hero with 58.5kg at $4.40. Has ability, in the mix.
1
B MELHAM
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 x850x RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T J Ford, M P Trotter, Mrs M Ford, N J Aulich, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, L King, K King & Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford)
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m, 18 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 55kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism February 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 58kg at $18. Prefer to see how she returns.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
11 107x1 HARMONIOUS SENORA
KYLIE VELLA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs A M Arrowsmith, P G Arrowsmith, Mrs K E Arrowsmith, M A Arrowsmith, C J Calthorpe & C R Hyland
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at Mildura Mildura Cup July 18 over 1400m defeating Hard To Cross with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on December 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Both Sides Now with 60kg at $9. Harder here, place chance.
6
D YENDALL
Black, Mauve Seams, Striped Sleeves, Black Pom Pom