Moonee Valley 23 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. |
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Good pace with Reset The Jazz, Dragoon and The Creator prominent. DRAGOON (5) went forward and kept kicking last start when resuming last start, scoring comfortably and signalling that he's come back in career best form. He should enjoy a soft run behind the speed and pull out when the sprint goes on. SHOELESS (9) won well last time over 1600m at this track, sprinting away from his opposition after a brilliant ride. He might find it difficult to find a spot from an awkward barrier. FARHH FLUNG (12) is a consistent galloper who was tremendous two back when unlucky behind Too Darn Discreet, which reads well, and then had an unfavourable map last start. He can atone here. ANGRY SKIES (1) has been building to something this campaign. RESET THE JAZZ (3) had a dream set up last start and potentially has a similar scenario here. Always goes well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Dragoon.
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| 1 | 07585 |
ANGRY SKIES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S R & Mrs V M Thompson, C M Wallis, Cinco Amigos (Mgr: P D Jenkins), C J Daly, K A Drake-Brockman, Ms C Hayes, D Jovanovic, R S Varapodio, Vic Gold (Mgr: M Gepp), S Weerasinghe, P Nunan, M G Nunan & D A Hunter Most recently 5th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 3 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 59.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 60kg at $31. Has claims. |
8 BEN ALLEN |
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| 2 | x039x |
LINCOLN ROCKS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG OTI Lincoln Rocks (Mgr: S Driscoll), G Luca, P Rapone, T Eddy, Hon. G Williamson, ANR Lincoln Rocks (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham), T Black, Adelante Racing, Beartown 35, Beartown 36, M Stone, Mrs A Stone, Webbmck Racing, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, A Goodfellow, J Higgins, S Cowan, Mrs L Mclaren & G Lygoyris Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 2 over 2200m, soft track; 17 len behind Casual Connection carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Randwick Bm88 February 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Yorkshire with 57.5kg at $20. His best form was at this track last year. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 3 | 00112 |
RESET THE JAZZ
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), B Gleeson, Mrs H Gleeson, G Bosse, R Disbrey, Kaboom Racing (Mgr: P Cooper), B Kenshole, Mo Money (Mgr: M Mulvogue), R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J Malloy), Pepe La Pew Syndicate (Mgr: J Shanahan), Miss G Ramage, C Vendy & Coopato Racing Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm74 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Shoeless with 60.5kg at $4.80. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Farhh Flung carrying 58.5kg at $20. One of the main contenders after being beaten by only one at this track and trip last star |
4 M J ZAHRA |
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| 4 | 39596 |
PUDDING
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R Jolly, G Neo, I M Perryman, P Twartz, P Ditchburn, G Carlson, J Naffine, K Wetherall, P Vaughan, A Hayes, Ms C Ormond, D P Hoffmann, Equine Epicureans (Mgr: J F C Petch), BBQ Inn Racing No 1 (Mgr: R R Jolly), BBQ Inn Racing No 2 (Mgr: R R Jolly) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Last start 6th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 3.5 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 58kg at $15. The start before that 9th of 15 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 12 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Until Valhalla with 59kg at $26. Prefer to see him back in form. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 5 | 123x1 |
DRAGOON
GREG EURELL 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG All Winners (Mgr: D Chan), P R Gough, T A Gough, W P E Gough, Mrs V A Forbes, C J Forbes, J R Patterson, A F Goegan, J B Doyle, R F Kemp, J P Accurso, D C Fyffe, A W Gough, C R Kemp, B S Akehurst, C Dimitriadis, P Fama, Natural Kraft, Oz Racing Pty Ltd & Front Foot Second run back. First-up after six months won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 August 6 over 1400m defeating Rogue Rocker with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Sale Bm64 on October 9 over 1210m, 3 len behind Great Gust with 59.5kg at $26. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
3 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 0057x |
RED ACES
NICK RYAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG The Fighting Cowboys, Macgould, Jack And Ace, Blue Healer, D P Cavallo, Ms C M Egan, D McGoldrick, G Williams, K J Johnson, J Cole, D Mercuri, Ms A Venditti, G R Dawson, Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), B W Grimley, C L Gould, M S McGoldrick, B P Carson, S Pettiona & Mrs A L K Andrews Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP April 5 over 2400m, 6 len behind Statuario with 60kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Sepals with 58.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns. |
12 J MOTT |
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| 7 | 3142x |
MR MONACO
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, J M Simmons, Ms N M C Bosquet, Dr R J Kift, S S Roth, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Terrace No 3, T M Johnston, A Guoga, Dr A Quinn, J B Biasin & P D Robinson Resuming after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Pontefract Rating 95 September 26 over 2011m, a nose behind Loyal Touch with 61kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Goodwood May 24 2024 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Queen's Reign with 60kg at $6.50. Watch the market on him. |
6 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 8 | 3x67x |
PRINCE ERIC
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T N Porter, P A Vawdrey, Mrs S Roy, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, Mrs H J O'Connor, D J O'Connor & D J House Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 April 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Scheelite carrying 59kg at $15. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Echuca Echa Cup March 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Red Phantom with 54kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
10 DECLAN BATES |
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| 9 | 32211 |
SHOELESS
SHAWN MATHRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), A P Cutajar, A Campese, Mrs J Campese, Mrs J Pace, C Pace, Ms C Caruana, F Bongiorno, T J Maddox, B W Tucker, H Yusuf, L Goodlet, R England, S G Drummond, M J Nutt & Mrs M Del Nigro Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Bm74 August 9 over 1600m in soft going defeating Reset The Jazz carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that won by 0.8 len at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm74 July 26 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Brave Star with 56kg at $4.60. Rates highly and expected to run well again. |
11 C NEWITT |
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| 10 | 6x183 |
ROLLING MAGIC
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Oddfish Racing (Mgr: S J Gitsham), J M Anderson, C J Waters, D J T Montgomery, T G McNamara, J Fazzino, M J Slattery, R E J McNamara & Heads Up (Mgr: C Philpotts) Dual acceptor. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Elson Boy carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 8th of 10 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Harry's Bar with 59kg at $8.50. Will find this too difficult. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 11 | x7x85 |
THE CREATOR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), R Menchise, G J P Van Ameyden, Prestige Racing 5 (Mgr: S S Roth), T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, P A Vawdrey, S P Hardwidge, G W Fielding & T V Rider Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cameron Falls carrying 61kg at $11. Last start failed to make an impression; 5th of 8 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm74 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Shoeless carrying 59kg at $6.50. Can bounce back. |
1 LOGAN BATES |
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| 12 | 79225 |
FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, D Evans, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Bm74 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shoeless carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 0.8 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 54kg at $7. Capable of sharp improvement, after a tricky run last start. |
7 ZAC SPAIN |
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