Flemington 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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VRC St Leger 2800m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Haiiro, Crown Of Russia and Te Taniwha will push to ahead and set a solid tempo. Onto the St Leger. DEAL DONE FAST (1) clearly brings the best form lines to this. He's contested G1 races in Sydney his past two and wasn't disgraced in the ATC Derby latest when eighth to Green Spaces when getting back to last. 2800m at Flemington looks ideal and if he can just hold a spot early he's the one to beat. SILVASISTA (16) looks the danger. She won well over 2200m at Donald last start and they ran good time, hence the early support. Plenty have won this race off worse lead in runs than a Donald win and she did measure up well in a good race three back at Caulfield, albeit over 1600m. ERUPT (13) is possibly the blowout. He's a maiden of two starts but went 1600-2550m last start and got home well for second. He looks an out-and-out stayer and one for the quaddie. CROWN OF RUSSIA (6) stuck on well under a big weight last time and had been about the mark this level last campaign. He might get map favours on speed. DAD AND DAVE (2) is going okay and should stay it well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Deal Done Fast to win.
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| 1 | 3x578 |
DEAL DONE FAST
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Drakenstein Stud (Mgr: Mrs G Rupert) Last start eased back early on 8th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 4 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Green Spaces carrying 56.5kg at $20. Before that second last of 8 at Rosehill in the G1 Rhil Gneas on March 21 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Autumn Boy with 56.5kg at $21. Away from the top races, looks very well placed. |
11 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 2 | 11197 |
DAD AND DAVE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A M Penklis, B Crouch, D L Edwards, D J Fowler, D W Salmon, G J P Van Ameyden, H L I Williams, J G Roberts, P J Silvey, Mrs J Silvey, M B Collins, T Chan & A I Hayne Last start 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Single Choice with 59kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Alister Clark on March 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Roulette King carrying 57kg at $31. Working up to a win. Just battled his last two but should stay well. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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| 3 | 25205 |
JOHNICH
JASON WARREN 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J Warren, R E Stensholt, Uput (Mgr: A R Allsop), Ms K Warren, P D Johnson, P L Sumich, Mrs N A Candy, C Waterman, J Waterman, M B Luca, Mrs L F Luca, A Carroll, M L White, Z S Sumich, S W Hitchcock, J N Johnson & Casino Bar (Mgr: A D White) Most recently 5th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Single Choice with 57kg at $21. The race before that 10th of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Alister Clark on March 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Roulette King with 57kg at $71. Claims on latest. |
4 R MCLEOD |
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| 4 | 1x133 |
HAIIRO
SHANE JACKSON 3YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG C R Smith, Lumsden, J G Lake, G M Cameron, A P Grant, A Eltham & P J Warburton Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Stawell Bm62 on April 5 over 2700m, 1.2 len behind Whisky Moon carrying 60.5kg at $6. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Terang Bm62 on March 17 over 2156m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind My Uncle Did It carrying 70.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Will stay and beat a few home. |
15 T P MADDEN |
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| 5 | 10934 |
VALIANT SUN
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D Hawkins), Banjo Bloodstock (Mgr: C McNaughton), R Chapman, R Gamble, BMD Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), Hilltop Hustlers (Mgr: D Maher), R G Mulcaster, S Noonan, D O'Leary, J O'Leary, Mrs N O'Leary, P Caldow, Mrs S Gamble, D Jones, G Penman & The Circus Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Single Choice with 57kg at $71. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on March 27 over 2400m, 2 len behind Customer Service with 55kg at $81. In the mix on latest. |
16 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 6 | 9x853 |
CROWN OF RUSSIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO GR/BR GELDING 58.0KG Denver Lodge Racing (M Harrington), S McGowan, T Rourke, Sevenshoes Synd (T Feduniw), Green Eyed Girl (S Howard), B Perry, A Ibrahim, N Alexopoulos, D Attard, S Mitchell, Starblue Racing T Tiara, P Zickert, K Harrigan, G Minter, N McLeod, S Russell, T Shannon, J Creed, G Bawden & T Rourke At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on April 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Here Comes Ruby carrying 62kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Sale Bm62 on March 29 over 1717m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind High Tempo with 59.5kg at $19. Looks suited to this trip now. |
14 FRED W KERSLEY |
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CHILLIES
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Grahame Begg Racing (G M Begg), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, R R Chapman, R W Chapman, J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, P S Podesta, A K Racing (Ms K L Solomon), Sandcastles (Mgr J E Mahony, D P Maher, D J Panozzo, B A Vella, M A Poes, Ms A M Purdey, R W Ralph, Mrs F Ralph & N B Madden Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm62 Hcp on April 10 over 2060m, slow going 2 len behind Just Jenni with 59kg at $16. The run before that second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on March 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mcwoody with 59kg at $11. Not the worst. |
12 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 8 | 22432 |
FINANCE MERCHANT
AARON PURCELL 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S H Chan & Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Eismond with 59kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 2206m, 6 len behind Earl Of Gloucester with 59kg at $2.60. Would have to improve further. |
17 B RAWILLER |
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| 9 | 57310 |
AWESOME ARTIST
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy Most recently 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 11 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Single Choice carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Canberra Bm55 March 25 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Party It Down with 59kg at $2.50. Would have to improve. |
3 LINDA MEECH |
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| 10 | 73225 |
SNOBBERY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), D Donnelly, A J Sultana, S C Oldfield, S Keating, M Psaltis, R Jellis, M Barritt-Eyles, C Smith, T J Cooney, J P Scanlan, MHM Swan & G Price Last start 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 2100m, 6 len behind Without Fail carrying 59kg at $2.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 2007m, slow going 1.5 len behind Arabian Prince with 59kg at $15. Looks tested in this field. |
6 JETT STANLEY |
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| 11 | 53242 |
HE'S ON SONG
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Grampians Racing, He's On Song, Howlin Moon Racing, D J House, C Telford, Nunyabusiness 3, Stawell Warriors Racing, D W Laidlaw, All Ages, A R Brook, R Simmonds, G A Robinson, M R Ward & D O J Racing, P J Cameron, G P Kinsella & R P McDonald At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Celtic Park with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 2206m, 10 len behind Earl Of Gloucester carrying 59kg at $17. Would have to improve further. |
5 WILL GORDON |
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| 12 | 8x424 |
NOBLE FALCON
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), D R Frampton, R P Hitchings, S H H Prenter, H M Brown, The Regal Three (Mgr: J L Blight), P L Ward, B Burke, G P Farrell, Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis), R J Thomson & I R Wellwood Last start 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 2550m, 6 len behind Ardashir carrying 59kg at $17. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 2540m, 5.5 len behind Luigi The Brave with 59kg at $12. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
2 J NOONAN |
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| 13 | 52 |
ERUPT
NIKKI BURKE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms S E Mackenzie, M C Hutchings, M J Kernaghan, Mrs A S Allen, Miss K J Crosby, Ms JL Saunders, P A Essenhigh, A Bogle & M McLellan Had two starts to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Accidental Bid carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 2550m, 3.5 len behind Ardashir with 59kg at $18. On the up and will stay strongly. |
1 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 14 | 0433 |
TE TANIWHA
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), K Hosaka, T Sakai, T Negishi, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Y Ozaki, K Shibata, M Tanabe, K Imai, Y Domoto, S Toyoda, T Fujiwara, H Omachi, N Makino, S Aizawa, T Komatsu, T Kamijo, T Hosaka & R S S Fashionably (Mgr: K Kawakami) Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 2100m, 6 len behind Without Fail carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 2124m, 4.5 len behind Washington Lilac with 59kg at $4.20. Can't have. |
7 D YENDALL |
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INTERVENED
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Peeaitchdee carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Rorkes Drift with 59kg at $5.50. Needs to find. |
10 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 16 | x1201 |
SILVASISTA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO GR/BR FILLY 56.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), S Disch, Mrs M L Disch, M G Hinds, Dr Lords Racing (Mgr: M B Rice), J S Mapperson, L J Mapperson, R W Cruise, O R Pettingill & B J Bain Last start won by 1.3 len at Donald Bm62 April 14 over 2200m defeating My Uncle Did It with 59.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 13th of 15 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Stung with 55kg at $3.60. Won in fast time latest, should measure right up. |
8 L CURRIE |
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I BELONG
CINDY ALDERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG W J Sexton, Mrs P M Sexton, T A Sexton, Ms C L Sexton & Ms E K Sexton Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight ran last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm66 on March 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Roulette King carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that scored a big 6 len win at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 20 over 2200m defeating Zinovation carrying 57kg at $3.90. Rough hope at best. |
13 LOGAN BATES |
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