Hamilton 11 Oct 2025
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bet365 Hamilton Cup 2200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.43) |
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Buzzaroon and Navy King possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. The big one of the day that brings together some varying formlines. The best looks to be the Benalla Cup, which augurs well for CHASING APHRODITE (3), who beat home all bar Plymouth, who's favourite for the G2 Herbert Power Stks at Caulfield. That was only Chasing Aphrodite's second run this time, so he should have had a little improvement up the sleeve. NAVY KING (8) beat home Vega Magnifico comfortably two back, which brings him right into it and he too likes to make his own luck, which gate four should assist. RAGING BULL (7) was only a length off Chasing Aphrodite in the Benalla Cup, so if you like that import you've got to concede him some chance. BUZZAROON (9) is going far too well to dismiss, despite being up in class. CAPTAIN ELECTRIC (10) ran an improved race down in grade last start and a repeat of that run would be good enough to feature here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chasing Aphrodite to win.
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FLASH FEELING
DAN O'SULLIVAN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M A Jacobson, J Jacobson, Kathlee (Mgr: L M Stone) & P Belford Last start 6th of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 26 over 2100m, 3 len behind Plymouth carrying 54.5kg at $26. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 8 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $31. Seemed to have his chance last start, so happy to overlook. |
13 R J HURDLE |
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| 2 | x3155 |
VEGA MAGNIFICO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG C E Holt, D Hall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), B Gasser, Lucky Duo (Mgr: Mrs M Sutton), B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), Mrs F E Middleton, H Tam, M Vella, C Liu, M A Akram, B P C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T R King), Mrs A S Archibald & D A Clark Dual acceptor. Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on September 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Gilded Water carrying 58kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 23 over 2040m, 2 len behind Navy King with 61kg at $8. SCRATCHED. |
5 LINDA MEECH |
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| 3 | 27x42 |
CHASING APHRODITE
HENRY DWYER 6YO B/BR HORSE 59.0KG Gullwing Enterprises WLL Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Unlimited carrying 59kg at $26. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 26 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Plymouth with 54kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Great run in a stronger Country Cup than this last time, so must go close. |
9 EOIN WALSH |
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| 4 | 22210 |
FARAG
AARON PURCELL 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Mrs S A Wright & I G Wright Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run didn't finish the race at Ballarat Jj Hdle August 17 over 3250m. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle August 3 over 3400m in soft going defeating Normandy Bridge carrying 68.5kg at $2.60. Regained confidence over the twigs last prep, so might show up fresh. |
8 WILL GORDON |
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| 5 | 0x9x0 |
FENGARADA
JOHN LEEK JR 8YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG J Leek Racing second-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Last start 11th of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Makdane carrying 59kg at $101. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Trosettee carrying 60kg at $18. Has ability but needs to do a bit more. |
10 R MCLEOD |
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| 6 | 51283 |
ASTRADEEL
ADAM CHAMBERS 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C A Rowe, T A Skevington & C M Wightman Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Buzzaroon with 66kg at $12. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Bergasun with 65.5kg at $11. At his best on wet tracks, which he's unlikely to get here. |
3 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 7 | 91954 |
RAGING BULL
ARTHUR PACE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), B J Cannon, P M De Araugo, Dailey Racing (Mgr: Mrs K A Dailey) & A G Pace Last start 4th of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 26 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Plymouth with 54kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 11 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Federer carrying 59kg at $21. Not far behind Chasing Aphrodite last time, so must be considered. |
6 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 8 | 44147 |
NAVY KING
SYMON WILDE 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), D J Maclean, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, Mrs J A MacLean, M De Kretser, B McDonald, M W Badrian, Mrs G J Dixon, Mrs A Angus, D P Fagan, A H Donovan, Mrs G Donovan, P A Proksa, S Jurd & Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony) At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 2550m, 10 len behind Highland Bling carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 0.7 len behind Rise To It with 57.5kg at $6.50. Low draw handy as he likes to race on-speed. |
4 J NOONAN |
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| 9 | 24111 |
BUZZAROON
AARON PURCELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) On a three run winning streak. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Bm62 September 19 over 2000m defeating Mickio with 62kg at $4. The race before that won by 3 len at Warrnambool Bm62 September 9 over 2000m in the wet defeating Sacrify carrying 60kg at $5.50. This tougher, but in white-hot form and reluctant to dismiss. |
7 T P MADDEN |
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| 10 | 17792 |
CAPTAIN ELECTRIC
ANDREA LEEK 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss Z Leek Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brilliant Venture with 61.5kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 30 over 2400m, slow going 12 len behind I Am The Empire with 59kg at $8.50. Working up to a win. Good off a freshen last start and drops sharply in weight. |
2 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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| 11 | 50763 |
HULA BEAT
ANDREW BOBBIN 7YO GR/BR GELDING 54.0KG Toward Reward Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Sellick) Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Ruakaka Rating 75 on September 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dancin In The Dark carrying 59kg at $7.60. The start before that 6th of 10 at Te Rapa Hcp on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Drop Of Something with 54kg at $18.50. Kiwi recruit up to this at his best, but keen to see first go here in Australia. |
11 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 12 | x7100 |
BRILLIANT VENTURE
ANDREA LEEK 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J Colquhoun, Miss Z Leek, M Darling, C Segafredo, A L Dean, A Coates & T C Devine At the latest run ran last of 10 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 2550m, 16 len behind Highland Bling with 60kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on September 6 over 2040m, 13 len behind Rise To It carrying 56.5kg at $31. Struggling a bit and will need to lift. |
12 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 09041 |
TIKEMYSON
SYMON WILDE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Wilde Racing, Mrs K M Wilde, S J Butterworth, Jungle Cat Racing, B Danaher, P J Duke, Ms D L Dunstan, Bool Hunters & Punters, M Harrington, Arewehavingfunyetfamily, C Murphy, Ms M M Rowsthorn, R G Smith, C W Whitehead, G B Whitmore, D E Williams, K B Williams, G J Dealy, G R Gray & N J Down Most recently won by 2.25 len at Geelong Bm62 September 25 over 2460m defeating Suffolk Star carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Buzzaroon with 62kg at $21. Last-start winner and form has been franked, but this is a step up. |
5 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 14 | 70151 |
IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie Last start favourite; won by 2.75 len at Mt Gambier Bm70 October 8 over 2066m in the wet defeating Jungle Jet with 58kg at $3.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Buzzaroon with 59.5kg at $21. Been racing well in easier grade, but looks tested here. |
1 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 15 | x2113 |
CALLAWADDA
BRADY CROSS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B J Cross, I Hart, A A Agterhuis, A Fraser, D Grieve, M O'brien, Crosfreelli (Mgr: Mrs J Cross), Miss E Perris, I Rawlings, Stawell Warriors Racing (Mgr: S Williams), J Illig, J Barber & Mrs J Cross Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on October 1 over 2400m, 1.4 len behind Haaland carrying 60kg at $10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Bendigo Bm64 September 17 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Alpine Rocket with 60kg at $3.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. This toughest test and draw no spoil, but racing in great heart. |
14 JACK HILL |
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| 16 | 56722 |
ALPINE ROCKET
ANDREW BOBBIN 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG W A Gee & Mrs P Gee Most recently 2nd of 8 at Swan Hill Bm56 on September 28 over 2400m, long-neck behind Flashlight with 62kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Bm64 on September 17 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Callawadda carrying 59kg at $8. Been racing well, but in easier grade than this. |
12 MELISSA JULIUS |
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