Flemington 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Lexus Andrew Ramsden 2800m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Either Changingoftheguard or Sir Chartwell should find the front and dictate terms. Fascinating edition of the Andrew Ramsden with a Melbourne Cup slot up for grabs. ZAKOUMA (10) had been making his way through the grades nicely before last start as the $2.05 favourite, getting much further back than ideal, dashing home well under the circumstances. Quickly to 2800m but he should handle it and whilst not well in at the set weights, he profiles as if he'll make the grade sooner rather than later. THE WESTERN FRONT (9) is in great form over these staying trips, coming away to win well here over 2500m last start. He'll relish the 2800m and take beating again. The interesting one is last start G1 Sydney Cup winner CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (1) who led at a crawl and held them off at 50/1. He's got the class but how much he regresses will be interesting. NEWLOOK (4) was okay in the Sydney Cup having won nicely prior. Fancy he wants wet ground but he can still win. AMERICAN WOLF (13) won the St Leger over this route as a 3yo and will stay all day. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zakouma on top.
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| 1 | x6991 |
CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD
KRIS LEES 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N C Williams, L J Williams, B Arnhold, Echo Beach Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs B Green), G Ryan, M Gudinski, M Symons, V Sammartino, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (P Jacobsen), J Hardwick, W McTaggart, D Evans, J Ingham, Dr B Hockings, R Morrison, B Goodman, E Throsby, T Harry, B Singer & P Mehrten Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Randwick G1 Sydney Cup April 11 over 3200m defeating Soul Of Spain with 55.5kg at $51. Before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 4 over 2600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Newlook carrying 58kg at $15. A repeat of last start just about wins. |
8 DECLAN BATES |
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| 2 | 72724 |
POUNDING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Mallee Drought Breakers Club, Bolr Racing, P J Cormack, P Johnson, M E Lang, S M Thompson, G H E Goyne, M Davies, C G Sheehy, D A Williams & Mrs D J Hurley Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Plymouth carrying 54kg at $5.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 18 over 2400m, head behind Kings Valley carrying 54.5kg at $10. Query at the trip but on form he's right in it. |
7 L NOLEN |
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| 3 | 09412 |
SIR KINGSFORD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG I C Millen, P A Schlink, A P Schlink, Mrs J H Harnett, A Harnett, M P Brien, S A Woolgar, PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill), R P Knight & G D Searle At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup on May 2 over 2518m, slow going 2.75 len behind Alainge with 55.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a nose at Morphettville Parks Bm82 April 18 over 1950m defeating Burning Bright with 59kg at $6. Solid last time but finds a few better. |
15 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 4 | x5518 |
NEWLOOK
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Busuttin Racing, Surf Coast Racing, A K Ramsay, K Ramsay, R J Kay, A P M Kay, R Livori, K N Good, F A Magnabosco, J Baker, A T Wade, A P Grant, C Schembri, A C Salter, The Sheen Group, N Dimitrakis, A M Branson, I C Burford & Hidden Brook Bloodstock Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 11 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Changingoftheguard carrying 51kg at $13. The race before that won by 1.2 len at Randwick G2 Chairmans April 4 over 2600m on a rain affected track defeating Campaldino with 53kg at $8.50. The win two back goes close here. |
12 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 50231 |
CROUCH
MIKE BRESLIN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M P Breslin & R W Potter Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Otaki LR Hawkes Bay Cup April 11 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Sinhaman carrying 55.5kg at $14.60. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awpni Gold Cup on March 28 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind He's A Doozy carrying 55kg at $64.30. Don't think the NZ form will stack up. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 6 | 78893 |
FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (A Walter), Proven Rogue Agent (A Walter), C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G Uys, J Sharp, P Hickman, P Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2 (T Williams), C Jones, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing (G Reid), W Parker, J Trenwith, A Wright, P Hewitt, J Cross & B Gigg Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 1 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 54kg at $12. The run before that 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on April 25 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rotagilla with 57.5kg at $61. Not keen on his chances this time. |
13 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 7 | x0785 |
ZARIR
CHRIS WALLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) At the latest run 5th of 14 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 18 over 2400m, 2 len behind Kings Valley carrying 58kg at $71. The run before that ran last of 8 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on March 28 over 2400m, slow going 13 len behind Aeliana with 59kg at $101. Rough chance on latest. |
11 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | x4605 |
SAMUEL LANGHORNE
MICHAEL KENT 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M C Kent & P J F Cataldo Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Bm84 Hcp on April 25 over 2500m, 5 len behind The Western Front carrying 55kg at $17. The start before that got back early 12th of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 9 over 3200m, 14 len behind American Wolf with 53kg at $14. Can't have. |
6 BILLY EGAN |
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| 9 | 41411 |
THE WESTERN FRONT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing (D Mangan), P Millson, A Henwood, Ace Racers 5, C Paisley, K Paisley, Mangan Racing, S Bira'm, D Selkrig, Barnyard Syndications (J Wilcox), A Zulli, P Presti, Generations (D Lee), R Jarvis, S Jarvis, C Colaneri, RWR Racing, The Bowlers Stables, S Millson & Lindsay Park 18 Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2 len at this track Bm84 Hcp April 25 over 2500m defeating Xtra Rush with 57kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm78 April 4 over 2400m defeating Vino Novello carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Keeps raising the bar and will stay no worries. |
14 L CURRIE |
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| 10 | x1117 |
ZAKOUMA
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy) Most recently eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track Bm100 on April 25 over 2000m, 4 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 53kg at $2.05. The race before that favourite; settled well back; won by 2.75 len at this track Bm84 March 28 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Alder carrying 54kg at $2.30. Should relish the trip now and can bounce back. |
9 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 11 | x0654 |
SIR CHARTWELL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing Chartwell, J A Baldacchino, G J Fischl, Mrs A F Ramsay, P L Ward, ANR Chartwell, Mrs D E Bailey, Mrs J A Green, World Series Group, W B Nicoll, P H & B N, G Force Racing, S Adigrati, Beartown 55, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Webbmck Racing, J P Spence, M P Stone & Mrs A G Stone At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm84 Hcp on April 25 over 2500m, 2.5 len behind The Western Front with 56kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 2600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 56kg at $31. Risking. |
10 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 12 | 9x511 |
SUFFOLK STAR
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R T D Racing, A P Grant, C J Bourke, C McLeish, Goddard Crew, Stumbling Out Of Bars, G N Franklin, Q J Basser, B M Basser, Dr S Basser, P B F F Racing, A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, G J Weir, W O W W , T B C Racing, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, B N Bannerman, Koala Dreaming & Shinko Syndicate Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 April 15 over 3000m in soft going defeating Cable Dancer carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that won by 5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 11 over 3000m defeating Balinor with 57.5kg at $3.60. Going well but this will test. |
2 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 13 | 33717 |
AMERICAN WOLF
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG High Calibre Racing, C Schembri, F T L Racing, F Eres, A Scifleet, W C Bradnam, P R Darby, P A O'Dea, M J Saadie, M J Scheele, HOP Racing, S & 2 R Racing, Whitcol Racing, F G H & L Racing, J Foster, North-South Syndicate, A J Oldmeadow, Mrs E Maguire, H Rumbel & K Maguire Last start 7th of 14 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 18 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Kings Valley with 57.5kg at $31. Before that won by a nose at Morphettville G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m defeating Highland Bling with 53kg at $21. Will stay all day and has claims. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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| 14 | x7896 |
BASILINNA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Sparta Racing, G Devonport, T J T Stewart, O Favaloro, M J Stewart, St James Parents (Mgr: J D Barrie), 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 (Mgr: S J McMahon) At the latest run 6th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Any Luck with 57kg at $16. Before that 9th of 14 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 18 over 2400m, 5 len behind Kings Valley with 56kg at $21. Going okay and this suits. |
5 D YENDALL |
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| 15 | 15511 |
ALAINGE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Racing sales At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Morphettville LR Pt A Cup May 2 over 2518m on a soft track defeating Sir Kingsford with 54kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Morphettville 0-66 April 11 over 2535m on a soft track defeating Lady Thinkabell carrying 57kg at $9.50. Nice win last time, would need to improve again. |
3 HARRY GRACE |
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