Flemington 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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De Bortoli Wines Matron Stakes 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Philia should find the front with Machine Gun Gracie and Sea What I See on her heels. Very tough. Siding with BENAGIL (1) who ran a solid race first up in the G3 Mannerism at Caulfield over 1400m, lugging the 60kg there and working home fairly for a narrow fifth. Out to 1600m second up suits, fancy she can take more improvement than a few rivals. DAMASK ROSE (5) has been solid in two runs back but is becoming a bit frustrating. The Mannerism looked her race on paper and she seemed to have her chance. Don't mind the wide draw and out to a mile for her. SEA WHAT I SEE (8) stuck on well fresh in the G3 Tressady and will be better to this trip. She lands in a good spot here and takes catching. TOO DARN DISCREET (6) was behind her there when well supported. 1400m was too sharp for her, this trip can see sharp improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Benagil on top.
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| 1 | 370x5 |
BENAGIL
GLEN THOMPSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG P E & Mrs P A Campbell, R L Byrnes, Mrs A M Byrnes & T P Doyle Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bossy Benita with 60kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 Empire Rose on November 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $26. Nice return and she'll improve to 1600m. |
1 M J ZAHRA |
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| 2 | 1x44x |
MACHINE GUN GRACIE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG G R Browne, Miss J Erkelens, Miss K A Curtis, P S Malaspina, P R Watkins, C A Gilson, J Wynn-Taylor, J M Mijacika, M A Biggs, Bin Chicken Pony Club (Mgr: D C Puren), Mrs J L Wynn-Taylor & Mrs A J Mijacika First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ascot in the G3 La Trice January 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Luvnwar carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Ascot in the LR Starstruck December 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Storyville with 60kg at $3.80. Good WA mare but this is a tough ask fresh. |
7 L CURRIE |
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| 3 | 118x6 |
PHILIA
DAVID VANDYKE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Irwin Racing (Mgr: M R A Irwin) & Harris Family Racing (Mgr: M W Harris) Second run back. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paradise City with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp March 15 over 1600m defeating Deep Focus with 57kg at $3.70. Can improve second up. |
4 J MOTT |
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| 4 | 00464 |
JENNILALA
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on February 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tom Kitten with 57kg at $41. Rough hope. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 5 | 60x23 |
DAMASK ROSE
MARK WALKER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Te Akau Coming Up Roses Racing Partnership 1 (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) & Te Akau Coming Up Roses Racing Partnership 2 (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Wrote To Arataki carrying 57kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bossy Benita with 57kg at $3. Becoming costly but she's going well and can break through. |
11 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 6 | 121x7 |
TOO DARN DISCREET
DAN O'SULLIVAN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D G Peacock, Mrs P M Loxton, Mrs K D Appleton, V A Lianos, Ms L Yialas, D S Marshall, N J Marshall, Dr M J Edwards, D L Field, Dr R L De Ross, J M & Mrs F J Sullivan, R J & Mrs H M Butler, M C Butler, S M Frederick, P J Francis, T J Sullivan, Mrs J F Keys & Terrace No 3 (Mgrs: R Allert & W Marmion) Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Paradise City carrying 57kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Bm84 August 2 over 1620m defeating Farhh Flung with 57kg at $26. Consider up in trip. |
3 DECLAN BATES |
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| 7 | 85x46 |
MISS ARIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Bellmaine on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wrote To Arataki with 56kg at $14. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $14. Fitter now with each way claims. |
8 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 8 | 524x2 |
SEA WHAT I SEE
DANNY O'BRIEN 6YO GREY MARE 55.0KG R Roulston, M Player, Gurners Bloodstock Co (M Ramsden), W Guest, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds (P Carrick), M Paidoussis, S Valentino, Pendant Equine (F Frost), The Flying Ascots (M Player), N Hildebrand, T Robinson, R Craigie, N Walker, J Mcelhone, Dr S Silk, L Borthwick, P Quirk & B Saunders Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, head behind Paradise City with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a head at Ballarat Gold Nugget September 19 over 1600m defeating Hard To Cross carrying 55kg at $8. Nice return and she sets up well here. |
2 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 9 | x7919 |
UNTIL VALHALLA
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock, H Kelly, A T Hood, Mrs K Hood, J C Byrne, S T Di Muccio, D P Hannay, P Terzis, Mrs J A Terzis, D W Flett, P Kelly, B T Ryan, M Ryan, F A Stivala, J P Green, M N Ryan, BTX Scheme No 1 & Mrs D King Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Bm84 January 31 over 1400m defeating Stealth Of Night carrying 54.5kg at $31. Others rate better this time. |
9 LOGAN BATES |
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| 10 | 989x5 |
MISS TARZY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), A Muller, B M Potter, C Mccomb, M J Hynes, S A Kay, S C Maginness, P D Buttery, A Loughridge & A C O'Dea Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Paradise City with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lake Vostok carrying 59.5kg at $7. Looks tested in this field. |
10 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 11 | 15222 |
AHHA AHHA
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), Ms J Wilson, D Romanelli, W F Johnstone, M J Symons, Mrs B R Johnstone & A J Blackshaw Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Astral Flame with 54kg at $3.20. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sneaky Sunrise carrying 54kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last time out. Going okay but in easier company. |
5 B MELHAM |
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| 12 | x4712 |
BUTTERNUT PRINCESS
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Most recently 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $61. The race before that settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 February 4 over 1400m defeating Russian Choice with 54kg at $4. Have to respect off last time but fancy she regresses. |
6 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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