Flemington   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

Kirin Ichiban Sprint 1100m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

They look to roll along early with Austmarr and Hi Dubai leading the charge. Tricky race to finish the day. Loved the return of SOFT LOVE (13) in the Alinghi Stakes. She got a long way back there but ripped home to just miss and drops 2kg off that. She's clearly come back well and might just have a bit more to come against these exposed mares. SHE'S BULLETPROOF (3) had an issue after her first up failure but bounced back to lead all the way in the G3 Northwood Plume. Would prefer her around a bend but she's a good mare who takes catching. ARABIAN SUMMER (2) was a touch disappointing last time in the G2 Caulfield Sprint when fourth but is classy on her day and is suited back to mare's grade. STRETAN ANGEL (5) found form to win the Alinghi last time and may be able to go on with it now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Soft Love on top.
1 556x8 INFANCY
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees) & Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker)
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison on October 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Gold Coast in the LR Atc Trophy on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Rockribbed with 57kg at $9. Okay fresh but tough to give them weight and
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 9x364 ARABIAN SUMMER
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum, Ms S E Coglin, B M Clark, J M Southwell, Miss C M Wargent, M J Wilson, D J Armstrong, P Burckhardt, Ms J Mitchell, Miss E Mitchell, P M Cook & S W Palmer
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 18 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Rey Magnerio with 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci on October 11 over 1100m, 3 len behind Giga Kick with 56.5kg at $11. Working up to a win. Suited back to mare's grade.
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B SHINN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap
3 25x01 SHE'S BULLETPROOF
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C J Littlefield, T E C Waters, J H Hay, B Drew, Mrs M Drew, Willaroon (Mgr: Ms S E Watkins), S A Rabbitt, R Smith & Mrs E R Waters
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 The Heath 1100 on August 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tropicus carrying 56.5kg at $5. Last start won by a long-neck at Caulfield G3 Northwood Plume October 11 over 1200m defeating Gumdrops with 58kg at $3.70. Rates highly. Back to form last time, hard to beat again.
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BEN ALLEN
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
4 22x48 AUSTMARR
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp on September 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 58kg at $3.80. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 59kg at $7. Needs to find best.
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K MCEVOY
Royal Blue
5 x0201 STRETAN ANGEL
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M MacLean, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), A Nelson, D N Wray, Inside Rail (Mgr: M A McCrory), Gungho (Mgr: Ms D A Gunn), M J Mccarron, D N Parkinson, J S Sellen, B C Sinnatamby, M J Brazel, T K Driver, I J Sellen, B S Sellen, Mrs J A MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, A E Treptow & D J Maclean
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Alinghi October 18 over 1100m defeating Soft Love carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 55kg at $14. Have to respect again.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Lime, Navy Blue Diamond
6 5x937 GENEROSITY
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace)
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rothfire carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts on September 20 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Joliestar with 53kg at $19. Draw didn't help last time, this is an ideal race.
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TOMMY BERRY
Sky Blue, Black Checked Quarters, Black Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 58x57 PRAIRIE FLOWER
WILL CLARKEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Bell View Park Stud (Mgr: A P Mackrell)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie on September 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Watchme Win carrying 57kg at $8. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Northwood Plume on October 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind She's Bulletproof with 57kg at $11. Will be running on but hard to see her winning.
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JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue, Lime Green Vee, Checked Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
8 31835 HI DUBAI
CIARON MAHER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), R Gall, Ms T McManus, A Clarke, D Morton-Donnelly, P J Wimpey, Mrs C Laing, L Duignan, J Cleveley, M O'Connor, D Uren, T Ticina, Gallop Schnell (Mgr: D Norris), A Stewart, M O'Reilly, Why Racing (Mgr: P Webb), S Brereton, Mrs H Hohn & Mrs N Leyton
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Toy Show on August 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 53kg at $17. Likely finds a few better.
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MICHAEL DEE
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
9 7x89x APACHE SONG
MICHAEL TROTTER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D C Baker, P S Arrowsmith, M P Trotter, J C Paterson, Mrs J K Arrowsmith, T J Arrowsmith & Equine Immortality (Mgr: R J Stanaway)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 9 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Red Hot Nicc carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bletchingly July 26 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Bridal Waltz with 56.5kg at $31. See this one.
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LOGAN BATES
Sky Blue, Old Gold Sash And Cuffs, Red Cap
10 24473 NEW YORK LUSTRE
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M Howard
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Stretan Angel carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde on September 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Headwall with 54kg at $26. This is harder again.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
11 211x3 MERRIGOLD
JOHN SADLER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, M P Keane, Mrs L Chappell, Old Bulls (R Aivatoglou), Dr C M Borg, Dr A F Hennel, Ms M Coleman, Mrs S A Brewer, A R Brewer, M H Christie, L Taylor, Ms M Clarke, A C Cini, Mrs J Bogumil, R Bogumil, MABEJAMI (M D McArthur), True Believers (J H Fallscheer) & Merrymen (Mgr: D Parkin)
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on October 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Don't Hope Do carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Mornington F&M Bm64 December 11 over 1200m defeating Pacific Cross carrying 59kg at $2.50. Prefer in easier.
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JYE MCNEIL
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
12 2746x HEARCOMESTHESTAR
JOHN MOLONEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
H W Wilson, A J Parrish, W J Parrish, S J McCreesh, P S Cassano, P J McCarthy, J F Moloney, Hey Expert (Mgr: R T Deagan), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & F F Fairthorne (Jnr)
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track in the LR Santaanalane July 5 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Marble Nine with 54kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 3 over 1100m defeating Gracie's Rain with 58.5kg at $3.20. Can't have in this.
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BEAU MERTENS
Green, White Cap
13 725x2 SOFT LOVE
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Second run back. First-up after four months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Stretan Angel with 57kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp April 5 over 1200m defeating Thames with 54.5kg at $9.50. Excellent return, hard to hold out here.
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HARRY COFFEY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
14 52x83 FLYING FOR FUN
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M W O'Keeffe & Ms V J King
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 13 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fire Star carrying 56kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Zealously with 54kg at $12. Outclassed.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Royal Blue, Yellow V, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
15 619x6 PHOTOGRAPH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stretan Angel with 56kg at $19. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3 len at Canterbury F&M Bm72 April 30 over 1100m in the wet defeating Totoka carrying 59kg at $6.50. Risking.
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L CURRIE
Royal Blue