Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Saturday 1 March 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 10 races at Flemington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Shining Smile brings the strongest form credentials with a consistent record including wins at this track and distance. Last start 3rd in the Talindert Stakes shows he's holding form and the straight track suits his running style. Clear top selection.
Cavalry Girl was impressive winning down the straight at her second start. Her early speed is a significant advantage in straight races at Flemington and Linda Meech is a strong rider in these races. Main danger to the favorite.
Chergui brings solid Sydney form and the Godolphin polish. Blake Shinn is a positive booking and the horse has shown ability in both starts. The inside barrier is the main query down the straight.
The wide barrier is an advantage down the straight and Craig Newitt is a specialist at riding this course.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Shining Smile | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Prestige Forever | 9 | Jamie Mott | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Marsept | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Chergui | 1 | Blake Shinn | James Cummings | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Jenni Moo Moo | 8 | Craig Newitt | C W McDonald | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Excenia | 2 | M J Dee | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Cavalry Girl | 6 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 3 | Blacklip | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Nostra Bella | 3 | Craig Williams | Karlene Tindale | 55kg | $81.00 |
Steel Run brings the strongest credentials with a dominant win over 2500m at Flemington last preparation. His form through the winter was excellent and the M. Kent stable excels with stayers. The top weight drop is significant and he rates clearly on top.
Perfect Play brings solid form at this distance and gets the services of Jye McNeil. The good barrier should allow him to settle in a forward position and he's shown consistency at this level. Main danger to the top selection.
Revelare brings an impressive winning streak into this race and was dominant at Flemington last start.
His second-up record is excellent and he's shown ability at Flemington previously.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Revelare | 11 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 59.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 14 | Bur Dubai | 4 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Perfect Play | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 13 | My Brothers Keeper | 3 | Declan Bates | S V Brown | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Steel Run | 10 | M C Kent | 54.5kg | $8.50 | |
| 6th | 4 | Wineglass Bay | 1 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Ghetto Supastar | 7 | Dean Yendall | Mick Shepherdson | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Through Irish Eyes | 8 | Thomas Prebble | C Maher | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Thorin | 5 | Jett Stanley | Julius Sandhu | 52kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Independent Road | 15 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Matusalem | 16 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Unlimited | 2 | C J Waller | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Wil John | 14 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Kings Valley | 12 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Claim The Crown | 13 | Daniel Moor | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Shiny New Deel | 9 | Craig Williams | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg |
Midwest brings the strongest credentials with excellent form in similar races. His early speed is perfectly suited to the straight track and Mark Zahra is an elite jockey. The wide barrier is actually an advantage down the straight and he rates clearly on top.
Bossy Nic was impressive winning at Flemington last start and gets in well at the weights. The McEvoy stable excels with sprinters and she has a good record at this track. Main danger to the top selection.
Fasuto has excellent straight track form and the blinkers coming off is a significant gear change. Jamie Mott is a strong rider and the lightweight gives him every chance. Can bounce back to his best form.
Jye McNeil is an elite jockey and the Clayton Douglas stable is in good form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Midwest | 9 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bossy Nic | 8 | Beau Mertens | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Perilous Fighter | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | Clayton Douglas | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Band Of Brothers | 4 | Damian Lane | Dominic Sutton | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Fasuto | 5 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | She's Got Pizzazz | 7 | Craig Williams | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Curran | 2 | M J Dee | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sakowin | 6 | Jett Stanley | Mick Shepherdson | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Airclash | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shannon Roughan | 54kg | $201.00 |
Elouyou brings the strongest credentials with excellent recent form including a strong second in similar company last start. Damian Lane is an elite jockey and the horse has a consistent record. The wide barrier is the only concern but he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Pivot City has strong form at this level and the good barrier is a significant advantage. The blinkers coming off is a positive gear change and Ethan Brown is a strong rider. Main danger to the top selection.
Cheval Chic has excellent form at this track and distance and gets the perfect barrier. Thomas Stockdale knows her well and she has a consistent record at this level. Can bounce back to her best form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Pivot City | 3 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Empressive Enuff | 9 | Teodore Nugent | D Binaisse | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Top Calibre | 14 | Craig Williams | Alexander Rae | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Wolfy | 7 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Cheval Chic | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Master Montaro | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Prancing Spirit | 17 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Material Dreams | 5 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Written Bligh | 11 | Thomas Prebble | G M Begg | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Gronkowski | 2 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 9 | He's Handsome | 12 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Elouyou | 15 | Damian Lane | Scott Cameron | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 13th | 17 | Barbaric Lad | 16 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Zethus | 6 | Jett Stanley | S V Brown | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 3 | Angry Skies | 10 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Picargo | 4 | Ms J Kennedy | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Shaime | 13 | Harry Coffey | C I Brown | 56.5kg |
Clean Energy brings the strongest credentials with an unbeaten record from two starts. Blake Shinn is an elite jockey and the Waterhouse & Bott stable excels with fillies. The wide barrier is the only concern but she has the early speed to overcome it.
Rich Dottie has excellent form at this level and gets a good barrier. M J Dee knows her well and she has a strong record at this distance. Main danger to the top selection.
Peridot Star is a progressive filly with strong recent form. Daniel Stackhouse knows her well and she's suited by the 1100m distance.
She's a progressive filly with strong recent form and the lightweight gives her every chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Scillato | 8 | Corey Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 54.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rich Dottie | 6 | M J Dee | G M Begg | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Clean Energy | 11 | Blake Shinn | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Madrina | 12 | Craig Williams | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Mckeyla | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Matisse | 5 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Ahha Ahha | 14 | Jamie Kah | C W McDonald | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Peridot Star | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Escarpa | 1 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Mrs Archibald | 9 | Beau Mertens | Jason Warren | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Reasonable Point | 2 | Jett Stanley | Ben Brisbourne | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Herastar | 7 | Dean Krongold | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Khadime | 13 | Harry Coffey | Dominic Sutton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Just Like Gaby | 3 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 54kg |
Acid Wash has excellent form and gets a perfect barrier. Jamie Kah is an elite jockey and the lightweight gives him every chance. Clear top selection with strong credentials.
Angland is a progressive gelding with strong recent form. M J Dee knows him well and he's suited by the 1400m distance. Main danger to the top selection despite the wide barrier.
Hellsing has strong international form and Ethan Brown aboard. He's a first-up specialist and the 1400m suits fresh.
Jamie Kennedy's 2kg claim is significant and the Maher stable excels with progressive types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Enxuto | 8 | Damian Lane | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Capper Thirtynine | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Wonder Boy | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Hellsing | 13 | Ethan Brown | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Acid Wash | 5 | Jamie Kah | C W McDonald | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 13 | Impending Link | 10 | Daniel Moor | G Eurell | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lethal Thoughts | 12 | Billy Egan | C Maher | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Riverina Power | 7 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Angland | 15 | M J Dee | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Titan Of Choice | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | Peter Gelagotis | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Maximilian Caesar | 9 | Madison Lloyd | Dominic Sutton | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Le Ferrari | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 6 | El Rocko | 11 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Name Dropper | 16 | Dean Yendall | Richard Laming | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pascero | 2 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sunshineinmypocket | 17 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Capricorn Star | 14 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 54kg |
Place Du Carrousel brings the strongest credentials with excellent international form including Group 1 performances. Jye McNeil is an elite jockey and the perfect barrier gives her every chance. The Freedman stable excels with imported horses.
Plenty Of Ammo has excellent form and gets a good barrier. Jordan Childs knows her well and she's proven at the track and distance. Main danger to the top selection.
Attrition is a quality galloper with strong recent form. Beau Mertens knows him well and he gets a good barrier.
He's a progressive type and the lightweight gives him every chance despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Marble Arch | 6 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Attrition | 3 | Beau Mertens | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zardozi | 9 | Jamie Kah | James Cummings | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Poison Chalice | 10 | Daniel Moor | P A Preusker | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Steparty | 11 | B Mc Dougall | P A Preusker | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Plenty Of Ammo | 5 | Jordan Childs | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Future History | 4 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Just Folk | 1 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Place Du Carrousel | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 53kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 6 | Nugget | 8 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 55kg | |
| 8 | Virtuous Circle | 7 | Ethan Brown | Liam Howley | 55kg |
Henlein has excellent form including a Group 1 win in the Spring Champion Stakes. Mark Zahra is an elite jockey and the Freedman stable excels with three-year-olds. Clear top selection with strong credentials.
Plymouth is a progressive gelding with strong recent form. Craig Williams is an elite jockey and he gets a perfect barrier. Main danger to the top selection with a perfect draw.
Feroce has strong recent form including a second in the Caulfield Guineas. Billy Egan knows him well and he's proven at the highest level.
Damian Lane is an elite jockey and the Waller stable excels with progressive types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Feroce | 11 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Savaglee | 6 | M J Dee | Ms P Gerard | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Goldrush Guru | 5 | Jamie Kah | A J Gluyas | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Sepals | 3 | Blake Shinn | C I Brown | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 15 | Plymouth | 4 | Craig Williams | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Stay Focused | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Opening Address | 14 | Craig Newitt | Liam Howley | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Point And Shoot | 1 | Damian Lane | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 10 | Ndola | 12 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Royal Insignia | 15 | Jamie Mott | G M Begg | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Red Aces | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Savour The Dream | 13 | Martin Harley | S B Laming | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Detroit City | 10 | Harry Coffey | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 14th | 17 | Statuario | 18 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 15th | 5 | Henlein | 17 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Angel Capital | 8 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Another Prophet | 16 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Nostringsattached | 9 | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg |
Reserve Bank brings the strongest credentials with excellent recent form including a second in the Danehill Stakes. Luke Currie is an elite jockey and the colt has shown progressive improvement with each run. The wide barrier is the only concern but he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Certain Rise is a progressive filly with strong recent form. Blake Shinn is an elite jockey and she gets a good barrier. Main danger to the top selection with a perfect draw.
Daggers has strong recent form including a win at Moonee Valley. Ethan Brown knows him well and he's proven at the highest level.
Jamie Kah is an elite jockey and the Maher stable excels with progressive types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | El Morzillo | 8 | Craig Williams | K M Schweida | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Daggers | 14 | Ethan Brown | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Hot Digity Boom | 3 | M J Dee | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Scintilla | 17 | Jordan Childs | L J Bridge | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Certain Rise | 9 | Blake Shinn | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Reserve Bank | 19 | Luke Currie | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 19 | My Zephyr | 10 | Dean Yendall | Mick Shepherdson | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Immortal Star | 6 | Jamie Mott | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Princess Que | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Rue De Royale | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Satin Stiletto | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Midnight Dynamite | 15 | Ben Melham | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Odinson | 2 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Hedonist | 16 | Mark Zahra | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 15th | 5 | Beer Baron | 12 | Beau Mertens | N J Osborne | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 16th | 18 | Lavender Glory | 13 | Daniel Moor | Jason Warren | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 17th | 14 | Winning Proposal | 18 | Jye Mc Neil | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Gatsby's | 11 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Agenda Setter | 5 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg |
Verdad brings the strongest credentials with excellent recent form including multiple placings at this level. Ben Melham is an elite jockey and the gelding has shown progressive improvement with each run. The wide barrier is the only concern but he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Arqana is a progressive mare with strong recent form. Jamie Kah is an elite jockey and she gets a perfect barrier. The Freedman stable excels with mares and the lightweight gives her every chance.
Sayedaty Sadaty has strong international form including a third in the Gordon Stakes. Ethan Brown knows him well and the Maher stable excels with imports.
Craig Williams is an elite jockey and the Moroney stable excels with progressive types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Verdad | 10 | Ben Melham | R D Griffiths | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Fortune | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Ocean Beyond | 13 | Craig Newitt | Simon Ryan | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Ziryab | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Euphoric | 2 | Craig Williams | G Eurell | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Bianco Vilano | 16 | Harry Coffey | R T Stubbs | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Arqana | 4 | Jamie Kah | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 4 | Golden Crusader | 15 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Howgoodareyou | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Maktoob | 5 | B Mc Dougall | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Gregolimo | 17 | Declan Bates | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Sayedaty Sadaty | 12 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 13th | 16 | Miss You Ella | 3 | M J Dee | C Maher | 54kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Claidheamh Mor | 1 | Tianni Chapman | Gemma Rielly | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Flash Flood | 14 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Aramco | 11 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Dublin Journal | 9 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
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