Flemington 17 May 2025
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Lexus Andrew Ramsden 2800m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 12) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Smokin' Romans is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. Melbourne Cup ticket up for grabs. SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) is suited under this weight scale and there's no reason to jump off him. He's a G1 Turnbull Stakes winner who led at a fast clip in the Warrnambool Cup last time out and held on, giving his rivals weight on that occasion. Likely gets some give in the ground again here and can win again. ALMA RISE (18) is a nice staying mare. She was strong to and through the line in the Country Oaks at Echuca last time and gives every indication she'll relish 2800m. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (12) is racing well but is wearing thin. His best form came when up on speed but the tactics this time in haven't worked. The wide draw may see him go back again. ATHABASCAN (3) was good in the Sydney Cup last time out which is a good bit of form. He's right up to winning this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smokin' Romans to win.
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SMOKIN' ROMANS
CIARON MAHER 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A C Downing, S H Prenter, J N Ashby, Troyantish, N McFarlane, B P Kelly, T J Kelly, C Wattam, P Thomson, D R Frampton, M J Clements & H M Brown Useful type. Most recently won by a head at Warrnambool LR Wnbl Cup May 1 over 2350m on a soft track defeating Torranzino with 59kg at $9. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 19 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Bankers Choice with 58kg at $21. Will be very hard to catch again. |
13 LINDA MEECH |
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MILITARY MISSION
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 7YO GR/BR GELDING 58.0KG D W Lilley, Woodburn (W Manning), Ms S J Marshall, Mrs C M Cook, F W Cook, R McClure, M H Wood, Mrs S M Montague, R H Montague, Mes Chevaux (P Athanasakos), W Y W Lam, D You, Mrs E Huang, Ms C McStay, C Charalambous, E Li, Mrs I Kong, M M Pocock, Mrs S Lilley & Club Sport Syndications MM (J Lishman) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on April 17 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Matusalem with 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, slow going 8 len behind Smokin' Romans with 57.5kg at $21. Possible improver. |
7 JETT STANLEY |
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ATHABASCAN
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), F Cook, Mrs C Cook, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, T Needham, R Menchise, L Freeman, The French King (Mgr: D Foley), A Goodfellow, Mrs K Milliken, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, J Gurrieri, J Higgins, M Hay, D McRae, R Gold & M McKelvie Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 5th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 12 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Arapaho with 53.5kg at $16. The race before that 9th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 7 len behind Alalcance with 57.5kg at $9.50. Strong stayer who can figure. |
17 B MELHAM |
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TRUE MARVEL
MATTHEW SMITH 9YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C J Dunn, P G Davis, N Susay, R S Wallace, Team Honkers (Mgr: J Bird), S Kendall, Darby Racing Anecdotique (Mgr: S G Darby), J D Ellen, S Long, B Icely, C R Fisher & Ms V N Fisher Last start 5th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Smokin' Romans with 54kg at $26. The start before that 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $201. Will be sticking on. |
5 DECLAN BATES |
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VIRTUOUS CIRCLE
LIAM HOWLEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG C W Kwok, Miss E McDonald, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley, Upper Bloodstock, B Smith, Stag's Leap, N A Greenhalgh, Whiskey Racing, Ms D L McDonald & R G Mulcaster Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Randwick in the LR Rand City on March 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Alalcance carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smokin' Romans with 57kg at $12. Would have to improve. |
16 ALANA KELLY |
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TORRANZINO
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Preusker, B Tucker, J Burke, A Clayton, D Drum, I-Race (Mgr: D Wockner), P Johnson, H Lee, L Follett, J MacLeod, N Okely, K Peach, SCT Syn (Mgr: T Blakley), M Tobin, G Tucker, T Burdett, R Coventry, L A Gane, Grey Geese (Mgr: G Mcqueen) & A Newall Useful type. Last start 2nd of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; head behind Smokin' Romans with 56kg at $12. The start before that won by a nose at Caulfield G3 Easter Cup April 5 over 2000m defeating Foujita San carrying 54kg at $12. Near miss last start. Hard to hold out again. |
18 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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PORT GUILLAUME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hong Kong Bloodstock (A Fan), J Damiano, Jump into The Bool (D Hendry), T E Deutsher, Lindsay Park 11 (P Liebenberg), M J Norton, King Frog Racing, T Carman, T C Dwyer, D M Johns, Aus Racing Tours Warrnambool (J Mcgauran), N C Roylance, J Ferguson & Ms M E Ellis Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Warrnambool Brierly on April 29 over 3450m, slow going 37 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 65kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Chase on April 13 over 3200m, slow going 7 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 71.5kg at $2.90. Prefer over jumps. |
1 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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MOSTLY CLOUDY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), J A K Racing (Mgr: J Rogers), C Schembri, I Burford, A Salter, A Zoanetti, Ms D Pope, M Gordon, Miss C Cotter, F J S T (Mgr: D Foley), Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Saxild), D Lightfoot, M Carey, Ms N Young & T Busuttin Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 12 over 3200m, 4 len behind Arapaho with 50kg at $41. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Deakin carrying 56kg at $7. Should be right there again. |
15 BILLY EGAN |
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STRAWBERRY ROCK
CIARON MAHER 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), Coco's Crew, F J Welsford, Mrs S J Welsford, M P Barker, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), Strategic Racing (Mgr: M A Butler), C S White & Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smokin' Romans with 55.5kg at $8.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 19 over 2400m, nose behind Bankers Choice with 54kg at $21. Should be staying on strongly. |
15 TEODORE NUGENT |
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LOFT
SHANE JACKSON 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, Ms M W Ng, J S T Lam, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), S A Lewin, V Kheir, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker) & B F Ferrett Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw March 28 over 3200m on a soft track defeating Balinor carrying 69.5kg at $1.30. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Warrnambool Swp Hdle May 1 over 3200m on a soft track defeating Bitcoin carrying 67kg at $1.85. Prefer over jumps. |
11 C NEWITT |
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THROUGH IRISH EYES
CIARON MAHER 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG R A E Lyons, Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz), P D Harrison, P N Kean, S W Hansen & J P Van Duuren Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw April 29 over 3200m on a soft track defeating Stockman carrying 69.5kg at $2.35. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at Bendigo Bm78 April 12 over 2400m defeating Steel Run carrying 59kg at $14. Back on the flat but is right in this. |
6 BEN ALLEN |
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BERKSHIRE BREEZE
CIARON MAHER 6YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG B G Taylor, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), S J Pellegrino, A R E Investments, A Sterpin, A Facey, M L Anghie, Mrs S Anghie, R Gibbs, Mrs D A Satterley, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, G J P Van Ameyden, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, J M Simmons, Mrs T Gibbs, Mrs L Facey, Mrs S Hadley & C Massie Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 19 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 56kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, long-neck behind Deakin with 56kg at $6.50. Going well, tactics will be key. |
18 ETHAN BROWN |
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GLENTANEOUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), M Bernatovic, L Money, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, C Matthews, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, B Pang, Dr A Pang, Dr O Chan, Mrs J Fedoruk, G Williams, Triplets (Mgr: M Wood), Galaday Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Forte), T Johns, M Cassar, Mrs J Cassar, T Pender, A Ainge & M Sesto At the latest run ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 3 over 2000m, 9 len behind Immediacy with 56.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 8 at Mornington Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Immediacy with 58kg at $31. Needs to do more. |
10 L CURRIE |
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DENMARK
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Waller, CGO Racing, Sneesby Racing, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P M Carr, Platinum Dream (S Westwood), Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), I Bruce, T Corkhill, Ms M J Waller, A Lockhart, M Coli, W Coli, G Aldridge, Stewart Racing (B Stewart), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad) & Damilacane (M Grech) Useful type. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 April 26 over 2040m in the wet defeating Amphactor with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 2 len behind My Brothers Keeper with 59.5kg at $12. More depth here. |
4 JYE MCNEIL |
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NIGHT ENDEAVOR
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, R Menchise, M Buckley, M V Broadhead, A D Stanley, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, B J Britten, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), M J Eastmure, Bennett Night Endeavor (Mgr: N P Bennett), B Greig, Mrs S L Lichti & G P Young Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, nose behind Torranzino with 54kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 19 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $6.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
14 JORDAN CHILDS |
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SILENT SURRENTE
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs E A Creek & A J Moyle Useful mare. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup on May 3 over 2500m, 2 len behind Sir Kingsford carrying 58kg at $4.20. Before that 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 8 len behind Deakin carrying 56.5kg at $14. Nice effort last time. Minor hope. |
8 J ALLEN |
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BASILINNA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Sparta Racing G Devonport, T J T Stewart, O Favaloro, M J Stewart, St James Parents , M R Pollard, D Silver, P R Rechter, Mrs S M Ridgway, Ms D V Pope, Ms J Stewart, M W Wallace, D F Wallace, L A Thompson, Mrs R L Thompson, Mrs R Wallace & Studleaf Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup on May 3 over 2500m, 1.0 len behind Sir Kingsford carrying 54kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 9 at Echuca Country Oaks on April 18 over 2100m, 2 len behind Alma Rise carrying 57kg at $5. Handy mare, will need to improve again. |
12 D YENDALL |
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ALMA RISE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs F Calvert, C Calvert, Miss E Calvert & E M Calvert Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at Echuca Country Oaks April 18 over 2100m defeating Basilinna carrying 57kg at $3.20. Before that 7th of 11 at Ballarat Bm78 on April 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Muktamil with 57.5kg at $1.90. Strong stayer who should improve again here. |
2 ZAC SPAIN |
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LODBROK
CIARON MAHER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P G Maher, Mrs J M Maher, G T Ryan, G R Lechte, J Lechte, M Angelini, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd & Dr C G Lawler At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 21 over 3000m defeating Gypsy Cove with 59kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 26 over 3000m defeating Affluential carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
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FERNAO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Macheera (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), G THornberry, G Cole, Ms D Merkel, M C Price, P J Bird, Fernau Syndicate (Mgr: B L Longhurst), M J Buffier, N T Smith, Charto, D A Gunther & Mrs L Michelotti Last start won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp May 10 over 2400m defeating Galilaeus with 54kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track Bm84 Hcp on April 25 over 2500m, nose behind Affluential with 54kg at $5. Going well, this is harder. |
9 BILLY EGAN |
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TARVUE
JOHN SADLER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A A Marsden & S L Marsden At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm70 on May 8 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Morrissette with 59kg at $2.45. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Geelong Bm64 April 1 over 2460m defeating The Cunning Fox carrying 58kg at $2.70. Not keen on her chances. |
1 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling, P M McDonald, P F Kerr & A Adamczyk At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup on May 3 over 2500m, 4 len behind Sir Kingsford with 54kg at $11. The race before that won by a nose at Morphettville 0-66 April 12 over 2500m defeating Amizetta with 56.5kg at $6. Looks tested in this field. |
3 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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