Flemington 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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William Newton VC Handicap 1400m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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From the inside gate Cripps has the dash to be in the leading division, with Alero and Nation's Call applying plenty of pressure. Tricky little finish. MADIYYA (12) resumes. She didn't really fire in three runs last time in, albeit she wasn't bad in any of them, beaten under a length at Cranbourne before a spell. She's always promised good ability and is lightly raced. With another spell under her belt she can improve and take holding out. EVERAIN (3) has won two of his past three, too good for similar company at Sandown Hillside last time. Bates should be able to slot into a nice spot here and he'll take beating again. Wary of CRIPPS (11) who bolted in at Ballarat last time, scoring by six lengths. Got plenty in his favour there but did it in fast time and will take catching again. ALERO (17) is going well and can come across from out wide with each way claims. THEBLADE (6) was okay fresh and can improve off that, his form in Sydney last time in reads well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Madiyya.
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FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, Ms S Hunter, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Electric Impulse carrying 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 June 14 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Stylish carrying 60kg at $51. May need this one but isn't hopeless. |
10 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 2 | 54557 |
MODOWN
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J Hay, B M Ziegler, T Nepean, A M Hansen, A W Shore, J D Quinn, Don't Blame Burnsy (Mgr: S Walter), P R Gough, H Lu, R Pollock, Mrs K Pollock, Mrs E R Waters, T E C Waters, G R Burns, R Sheahan, N E Chaplin, P J Triantafyllou, A C Hall, L F Simons & Dr W K A Lee Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 11 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $4.20. Rough hope at best. |
15 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 3 | 4x131 |
EVERAIN
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs B K Saunders & B A E Saunders Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 March 11 over 1400m defeating Xarpo carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on February 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Mometz with 59.5kg at $2.45. Flying and should take beating again. |
8 DECLAN BATES |
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| 4 | 886x3 |
SO RISQUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Slade, M L Davies, G J Moore, J Lumsden, D Lumsden, T E Lucin, M N Thoroughgood, M Hafda, N J Allen, J F Tonna, Ms V Golota, R J Wilson, W T Grant, B Crnac, C P Free, Scutch Comb (Mgr: R Young), G P O'Shea, Mrs S E Fisher, Captains Crew (Mgr: M J McKay) & S Lapsley Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on April 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Russian Meteor with 60.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind King Zephyr with 58.5kg at $41. Good run fresh and he can surprise at odds. |
17 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 1660x |
NATION'S CALL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG A J Gauci, R D Griffiths, G W Aldridge, S A Baker, Dr O K Chan, N Farrell, C Gauci, D Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, M Gauci, D J Love, M McKelvie, R & D Racing (Mgr: R Bresnan), Sixpak (Mgr: A Zappia), J R Smith, B A Robertshaw, D Shirley & Vaguely Noble Stables 2 (Mgr: C S Prebble) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1600m, 20 len behind Electric Impulse with 57kg at $7. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 September 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Al Duca with 58.5kg at $4.40. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 6 | 211x7 |
THEBLADE
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), R Smith, Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rue De Royale with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Golden Straand with 58kg at $4.20. Can improve quickly second up. |
6 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 7 | 4355x |
ELSIE MAY
DAVID BOURNE 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner) First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm78 September 6 over 2040m, 1.75 len behind Rise To It with 58.5kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track F&M Bm78 April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pariah Pearl with 56.5kg at $41. Doesn't look a major player. |
18 D YENDALL |
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| 8 | 56113 |
MOMETZ
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales) & S A Lewin Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Astral Flame with 53.5kg at $9.50. The start before that won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 18 over 1600m defeating Orovero with 56kg at $12. Not set up to win today. |
13 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 9 | 251x8 |
LOVELYCUT
REECE GOODWIN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG R Goodwin, P L McLean, J Newell, A J Bagnall, J Ficorilli, Saniuqa7 Racing, R M Holt, Windy Hill, Mrs S Schroder, S C Howlett, A Lanham, Dr L K Loh, Lucky Kelly Racing (Mgr: C J Keeffe), D N Haylock, Slice (Mgr: M J Cousins), Buneek (Mgr: W J Howlett), Ms S Cook, S Schuman & South Of Rome Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 58kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 55kg at $7. Okay fresh, her best is good enough. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 10 | x1151 |
ARCANDAM
DANIEL BOWMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Hirst Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Geelong Bm70 March 14 over 1412m defeating Dollar Chaser carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Verdoux with 56kg at $9.50. Needs to do more. Racing well but needs to do more to match this field. |
12 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 11 | x1131 |
CRIPPS
PATRICK KEARNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P Kearney, C J Grace, A Rafferty & P Rafferty Racing well recently. Last start won by 6 len at Ballarat Bm70 April 3 over 1400m defeating Inherently with 59kg at $4.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Superset carrying 63kg at $3.40. Dominant last time, takes plenty of catching again. |
1 WILL GORDON |
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| 12 | x534x |
MADIYYA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG B M Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 December 27 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Welcometotheshow with 57kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 November 22 over 1300m, 3 len behind Al Prancer with 58.5kg at $3.20. Has the ability and can be launching late. |
11 L CURRIE |
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| 13 | 516x6 |
JAZZ AFFAIR
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R R Jolly, J A Carrabba, P M Cook, M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, J R Jenkins, G R Schintler, V C Audino, D A Hancock, G G & S (Mgr: N M Gibbins), Bram Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Gabriel), Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), N Hill, P Shaw, S Johns, D D Krempel & J Duncan Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm100 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Soft Love carrying 51kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Fire Of Etna with 55.5kg at $4.80. Fitter, minor chance. |
3 JETT STANLEY |
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| 14 | 04214 |
STAR SIRIUS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock Most recently 4th of 7 at Morphettville Bm82 on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cash with 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Murray Bridge Bm82 March 7 over 1400m defeating Fast Bubbles with 54kg at $5.50. Risking. |
2 LINDA MEECH |
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| 15 | 218x7 |
PRESTIGE FOREVER
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG T F Yeung Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 4 len at Moonee Valley LR St Albans Stks March 22 2025 over 1200m in soft going defeating Chergui carrying 58kg at $3.60. Can improve but prefer to see again. |
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ENNA'S DREAM
ALEXANDER RAE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J P Sarkis, B J Zanoni, The Operate Racing (Mgr: B J Considine), R Flannery, J R Chantrell, R M Holt, Grove Racing (Mgr: P Moore), P T Wright, S Scott, R Keating, Ms T P Rothwell, Mrs C J Scott, V Gialanze, J Falzon, Mrs K J Considine & S Cox Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 56.5kg at $18. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Special Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Wait until she shows more. |
16 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 17 | 14152 |
ALERO
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms B J Patterson, Mrs S H Juratowitch, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, J A Robertson, Mrs EK Anders, Mrs JM Scales, J A F Rabl, H R Smart, D A Wouters, B R Cross, R M Scales, D P Juratowitch, D L Anders, Mrs M J Mattsson, T M Scales, Pink Tacos (Mgr: Ms B J Patterson) & C D Barton At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on April 4 over 1400m, long-neck behind Russian Meteor carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Trapdoor with 59.5kg at $3.40. Can roll forward and give a sight. |
14 LOGAN BATES |
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CAPPER THIRTYNINE
NICK RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms S M King, D A Scanlon, N A Bryden, J D King, Miss J M Donaldson, N Phillips, K J Jensen, P Chidiac, Mrs J L Catoggio, A Gilligan, L P Di Pietro, S Agresta, W Capper, A Schiena, G Bryden, P Keogh, C Gaylard & Ms C Gay At the latest run 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lim's Bighorn carrying 62kg at $7.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Laa De Sha with 58kg at $4.40. Needs to improve sharply. |
7 R MCLEOD |
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| 19 | x60x9 |
EPIMELES
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock, M Pilkington, A Grant, D Juratowitch, Mrs S Juratowitch, B Ferrett, S Lewin, A Tassone, Strathmore Syndicate, Pistola Racing, S Matthews, J Mouchacca, M Salvadori, J Hughes, S Cox, M Tsang, H M M W W T Racing, B & F Thoroughbreds, M Dawson & The Sheen Group Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 9th of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 on April 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Tut with 61kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Gneas Prel on September 21 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Angel Capital with 57kg at $10. Can only improve off that but may need more time. |
4 JETT STANLEY |
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| 20 | 24111 |
LOUIS BARTHAS
NICK RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss E Donnelly, J Nunn, H Redknapp & C J Gardiner Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Oak Beach carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bendigo 0 - 62 March 27 over 1400m defeating Ziggy Starcraft carrying 60kg at $4.80. Have to respect with the form he's in. |
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