Flemington 17 May 2025
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Murray Cox Handicap 1800m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 12) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine pace with Station One showing out while Ambassadorial will look to cross from an outside gate. LIBERAMI (17) caught the eye with a fast-finishing win at Sandown Lakeside last time out, surging late to score by a neck. He's racing in good form overall and drops 5kg off that effort against what looks a fairly thin BM84. Should be very hard to hold out again. AMBASSADORIAL (12) backs up from last week at Caulfield when hitting the front in the straight and just being swamped late. Can't see 1800m being an issue and he should be rock hard fit for this. FORTUNE (13) is off a 42-day let-up but hit the line well at Caulfield last time out and brings a consistent ratings profile that measures up. MAGARTEN (10) should be ready to peak third up off a solid third behind the smart Know Thyself in Sydney last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Liberami on top.
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FAME
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Botsky Pty Ltd (Mgr: N N Botica) Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on April 26 over 1519m, slow going 7 len behind El Rocko with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on December 28 over 2040m, 4.5 len behind Bankers Choice with 58.5kg at $41. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
16 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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PUDDING
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Jolly, G Neo, I M Perryman, P Twartz, P Ditchburn, G Carlson, J Naffine, K Wetherall, P Vaughan, A Hayes, Ms C Ormond, D P Hoffmann, Equine Epicureans (Mgr: J F C Petch), BBQ Inn Racing No 1 (Mgr: R R Jolly), BBQ Inn Racing No 2 (Mgr: R R Jolly) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Last start 5th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 5 len behind Hellsing carrying 54kg at $151. Needs to take another step to compete against these. |
15 ZAC SPAIN |
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BELTORO
ROBERT HICKMOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs L M E Leo, I N Kinder, Mrs E McMahen, P McMahen, G Wright, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Ms K L Joyner, A J Boyd, R B Carter, P Kinder, N C Bugeja, R S Turner, Ms D M Mckenzie, I L Smith, Delbridge Racing Blue (Mgr: M T Leo), Delbridge Racing (Mgr: M T Leo) & Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House) Most recently 10th of 16 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 2 over 2000m, 8 len behind Flying Bandit with 54kg at $13. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on April 17 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Matusalem with 54kg at $7. Disappointing of late and looks safely held. |
12 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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SUNSETS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, J A K Racing, V Kheir, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, S A Lewin, M J Saadie, B Turner, Mrs L Lee, P R Rechter, Carty Racing, A K Racing, Group 1 Bloodstock, Sly Connection & Healey Bloodstock Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 2040m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Denmark carrying 60kg at $10. Before that 6th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $41. Happy to overlook. |
8 J ALLEN |
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LE ZEBRA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Mrs P Dean, D C Dean, C W Kwok, J E Schick, Ms J Stewart, M R Pollard, Ms M E Ellis, S J Caught, M Brindle, T J T Stewart & G Devonport Last start 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $3.90. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $18. Needs to find best. |
1 TEODORE NUGENT |
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STATION ONE
LIAM HOWLEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Miss E McDonald, S M Croxford, F J Howley, R O'Connor, M V O'Connor, B Bicknell, G Bicknell, X Stevenson, P J Stevenson, L M Wood, J Clough, P O'Donoghue, J K G Wells, R Sangster, E Lindon, S Neville, D Watson, A Trinder & Platform One Racing (Mgr: D A Jones) Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 17 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Mildura Mildura Cup July 19 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 54kg at $16. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 ALANA KELLY |
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TROSETTEE
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G N Nicholson Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Waimarie with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Koroit Cup on January 12 over 1700m, 18 len behind Wild Imagination carrying 61.5kg at $13. Solid return and has claims. |
6 BILLY EGAN |
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TYPHOON HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Harmonious (Mgr: D M K Yu) Useful type. Most recently won by 4 len at Cranbourne Bm70 May 2 over 1600m defeating Arizona Activist with 59.5kg at $3.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 on April 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Scheelite carrying 57.5kg at $18. Big chance. |
15 TIANNI CHAPMAN |
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LAUDING
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), Mrs R Bromwich, K Gorski, V J Nally, B J Nally, W J Roennfeldt & C Lineham Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Waimarie with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 3 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Star Vega carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter but may need one more. |
13 B MELHAM |
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MAGARTEN
JEROME HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 60kg at $41. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Know Thyself with 58.5kg at $19. Can improve. In the mix. |
3 JETT STANLEY |
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MATHEW
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne) Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2500m, 6 len behind Divus Romulus carrying 57kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 May 4 2024 over 1700m, 5 len behind Cadmus with 60.5kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this run. |
4 J NOONAN |
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AMBASSADORIAL
ALEXANDER RAE 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J F Chapple-Hyam & Ms A E Peacock At the latest run 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1600m, neck behind Angry Skies carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $4.40. Going well and will give a sight. |
14 TOM PREBBLE |
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FORTUNE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG O T I Racing, ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, Farah Racing, BLG Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, T W Savage, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44 Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Grand Hcp Class on April 5 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind My Brothers Keeper carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Basilinna carrying 53kg at $6.50. Solid claims. |
9 JORDAN CHILDS |
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SAMUEL LANGHORNE
MICHAEL KENT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M C Kent & P J F Cataldo Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 February 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Pure Grunt carrying 61kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Dublin Journal carrying 57kg at $17. May find this a bit sharp. |
7 L CURRIE |
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VILLASAURUS
DONNA SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, J J Mcdonnell, B Hampson, A D Perrin, A B Dare, G A Howard, G J Cosgrave, P Taylor, C Farrah & Z Simmonds Last start 10th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Dame Commander with 60kg at $13. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Albury Ctry Cl3 April 17 over 1500m defeating Exceedingly Hot with 62.5kg at $1.70. Looks tested again. |
5 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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ARQANA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & Mrs S J Murray Useful mare. Most recently 12th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Know Thyself carrying 56.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bianco Vilano with 58.5kg at $5.50. Possible improver. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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LIBERAMI
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Otimo Bloodstock 1 (Mgr: C I Smith), J Kitsou, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, A F Nicholl, G Hamra, I Moat, D Murkies, J R Bullock, Ms G Hayes, A J Fly, Mrs S J Gray, F De Pasquale, M D Corr, P D Greentree, W F Sharp, R N Harris, Love One (Mgr: R N Hinchliffe) & G D P Racing (Mgr: D Russo) Going well. Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 21 over 1600m defeating Notabadbuy carrying 59kg at $2.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Bm74 on April 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Scheelite with 57kg at $5. Flying, very hard to hold out. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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INTUITU
ALEXANDER RAE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N J Olive, X E Siebel, The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), G D Sproule, Miss GM Mathieson, A J Corrigan, T R Clarke, N Bubis, R J Townsend, Mrs B A Setford, C Stark & B L Hannon Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 51kg at $201. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Doomben Bm68 on June 26 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yet He Moves with 58kg at $26. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
12 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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