Moonee Valley 23 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Ascend Sales Trophies Handicap 1523m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Globe taking charge. GREEN FLY (9) arguably goes best on wet tracks, but he ran well on a good track last start behind Zou Sensation. He'll likely be taken back from the awkward barrier so needs some things to fall his way but that latest effort makes him a key winning hope. HARD TO CROSS (12) went out too quickly last start but stuck on well and appears to be ready to peak. Fifth up now, he seems ready to hit his peak rating. RUN HARRY RUN (8) is a consistent on pace runner who will make the running here and run his race. That might not be good enough to win, but he'll be thereabouts. GLOBE (3) resumes here after suffering a setback toward the end of last campaign. At his absolute best, he'd win this easily, but this may just be a fitness run for him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard To Cross Each Way.
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OKITA SOUSHI
CIARON MAHER 7YO BAY HORSE 61.0KG Mrs A M Saini Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 10th of 14 at Flemington Bm100 on January 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Shaiyhar carrying 60kg at $26. First up last campaign 8th of 10 at Caulfield Qlty on August 31 over 2000m, 11 len behind Young Werther carrying 58.5kg at $26. Fitter for a jump-out on August 4 at Cranbourne when finished eighth. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 BEN ALLEN |
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DETONATOR JACK
CIARON MAHER 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, R Menchise, G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, M J Eastmure, G D Sheehan, Brittain Racing, Jaybeeque Racing, A J Brown, B J Devlin, P M Lynch, Mrs A M Lynch, K Heffernan, D Spicer, K Thompson, W Johnstone, Mrs B Johnstone, P Gallivan, M G Hunt & J E J Ciurlionis Most recently 5th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind El Rocko with 59kg at $10. The race before that 12th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 59.5kg at $12. Rates highly and should be prominent. |
1 LOGAN BATES |
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GLOBE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R T D Racing, Paddy's Pals, P S Farrugia, Pursuit Racing, G W Fielding, A F W Enterprises, Seagull Lads, The Weekend Collective, C McLeish, G N Franklin, Fabanden, EST D M Lester, A P Grant, M W Haydon, L McGlynn, D Bell, Globetrotters & Ms L B Korgvee Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 56kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mighty Ulysses with 57kg at $26. Trialled on August 13 at Caulfield Heath over 900m and finished seventh. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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FIRST IMMORTAL
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs I P & Mrs C L Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, R Curcija, A O Pettit, B N Lehmann, M D Leitch, Mrs C M Joannidis, S R Peake & PROF J C Ford First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track in the LR Torney Cup February 21 over 2500m, 30 len behind Deakin with 58.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Kilmore in the LR Kilmore Cup November 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cosmic Vega carrying 57.5kg at $12. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 B RAWILLER |
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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 Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Heath on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 60kg at $3.40. The run before that 5th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 56.5kg at $31. Consistent galloper who is hard to knock. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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YOUNG WERTHER
DANNY O'BRIEN 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, B A Ainsworth, T H Rourke, J F Hardwick, A C Lennen, S W Bruhn, C Kopacz & R C Salter First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup April 19 over 2400m, 9 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 56.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre March 8 over 2000m, 3 len behind Middle Earth carrying 57kg at $5.50. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
11 D W STACKHOUSE |
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RUNNING BY
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), G R Daws, D I Hollyman, J T Jones, R G Kretschmar, K R Rowbotham, J D Stewart, Mrs B M Stewart, H D Bailey, R F Diaz, R A Elliott, D S Hutch, A R R Macalpine, R A J Racing (Mgr: A Alex) & Supasonic Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, neck behind Zou Sensation carrying 54kg at $13. The start before that second last of 11 at Flemington Leilani Final on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Tarzy carrying 59kg at $8.50. Tough to beat in an on pace role. |
5 J ALLEN |
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RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R Roulston, G Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Ms C Li, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), T Eddy, R Goldbloom, D Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Leung), P Heinz, Irish Racing (Mgr: J Cantillon) & M Player Most recently 6th of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, 2.75 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 56.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $9.50. An inside alley is a big advantage. Great chance to atone for an average run last start. |
2 L CURRIE |
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GREEN FLY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG O T I Racing, Barneswood Farm Limited, R Menchise, N J Todd, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, M J Symons, C J King, Montgomery Racing, A H Goodfellow, East Melb Racing, Webbmck Racing, Rayday, J P Spence, B Gately, T P J B Racing, M G Donegan & A J Creighton Most recently 4th of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, 1.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that 5th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 53kg at $6. Making headway. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes. |
10 MICHAEL DEE |
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RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG T J Ford, M P Trotter, Mrs M Ford, N J Aulich, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, L King, K King & Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford) Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Zou Sensation with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Grinzinger Belle carrying 57kg at $81. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt. |
6 HARRY COFFEY |
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GO DADDY
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Merricks Station, Mystery Downs, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Miss K A Smith, A J Willoughby, R McClure, Deg Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, M Belford, D Mu, C L Marks, Ms K L Masolini, H E Lee, J M Simmons, Mrs L Lee, P C McClure, Ms S M Fitzgerald & Mrs C M Cook First-up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Ascot in the LR Noel Murless Stakes October 4 over 2816m, soft track; 6 len behind Subsequent carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Newmarket (Rowley) April 17 2024 over 2011m, 12 len behind Kalpana with 61kg at $21. Watch the market on him. |
8 DECLAN BATES |
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HARD TO CROSS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), Lockyer Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D O'Keeffe), Ms M A Smith, A D Brockfield, N D Brown, G Barker, Mrs K E Barker, T A Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, Mrs S M O'Farrell, P E O'Farrell, P Chiaravalle, E Chiaravalle, F Ciorciari, S Randazzo, N Phillips & H Cowen Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on August 2 over 1620m, 3 len behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 58kg at $16. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Mildura Mildura Cup on July 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Harmonious Senora with 54kg at $5.50. Stayed on well last start, ready to run a big race. |
3 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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