Maps to get perfect run from barrier 3 and drops 2kg from last start. Recent form suggests ready to peak third-up.
Victoria · Saturday 31 May 2025
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Maps to get good run behind speed.
Gets in well at weights and drawn to get good run. Stable's runners typically improve sharply second-up.
Showed ability on debut when strong through line. Gets in with just 51.5kg after claim and should improve sharply.
- 1st3Salty PearlBen Allen$8.50
- 2nd2Millennium BladeBeau Mertens$4.00
- 3rd4Eton AffairZac Spain$51.00
- 4th7Final MomentLogan Bates$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Salty Pearl | 1 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Millennium Blade | 5 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Eton Affair | 2 | Zac Spain | Scott Cameron | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Final Moment | 7 | Logan Bates | Clayton Douglas | 51.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Warrior Smile | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Imzada | 10 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Hi Val | 4 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | The Real Man | 9 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Gaultier | 6 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mareth | 8 | James Cummings | 54.5kg |
Rod Fenwick (Bm78)
Fresh mare with strong first-up credentials dropping significantly in weight. Maps to get perfect run midfield with cover from barrier 6. Major class drop from last start.
In-form mare coming off strong win at similar distance. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get good cover midfield. Has shown ability to sprint well off strong tempo which looks likely here. Some query on class rise but compensated by weight relief.
Consistent mare with strong recent form including placing last start. Drawn to get good position from barrier 3 and proven performer at track/distance. May need some luck in running but has shown ability to overcome difficulties.
Gets in light and maps to get good cover midfield. Recent trials suggest ready to produce best fresh.
- 1st6Splash BackThomas Prebble$2.80
- 2nd12Empress Of WonderLogan Bates$19.00
- 3rd7ZebellaLachlan Neindorf$17.00
- 4th4SparklingHarry Coffey$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Splash Back | 6 | Thomas Prebble | G M Begg | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Empress Of Wonder | 2 | Logan Bates | A & S Freedman | 51kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Zebella | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Sparkling | 11 | Harry Coffey | M M Laurie | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Material Dreams | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Nick Ryan | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Star Sirius | 8 | Zac Spain | R & C Jolly | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Happy Link | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | G Eurell | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Illative | 7 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Impending Shadow | 1 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Excess | 3 | Ryan Houston | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 1 | Luna Cat | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Beour Bay | 9 | S P Nichols | 58.5kg |
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Maps to get perfect run from barrier 2 with tactical speed. Has performed well fresh previously and brings strong Group form. The weight is suitable and recent trials suggest ready to fire.
Consistent type who should get every chance from the good draw. Form has been solid without winning and the drop in weight is significant.
Promising type who has done everything right in easier company. Gets in light and maps for nice run midfield.
Progressive type who keeps winning and improving. Gets in very light and has strong record on Good tracks. The class rise is significant but racing pattern suggests can measure up.
- 1st1Big SwingerBen Allen$1.80
- 2nd5FlyerZac Spain$21.00
- 3rd10No FoolingBeau Mertens$5.50
- 4th4Snack BarHarry Coffey$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Big Swinger | 2 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Flyer | 11 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | No Fooling | 6 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Snack Bar | 1 | Harry Coffey | James Cummings | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Daggers | 9 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Just For Show | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Grinzinger Moon | 7 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Let''sfacethemusic | 8 | Dean Yendall | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Swift | 3 | D T O''Brien | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Brave One | 10 | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Transactions | 5 | A & S Freedman | 54kg |
Selangor Turf Club (Bm70)
Mare in peak form with strong metrics across all key indicators. Has tactical versatility and proven ability at the class level. Well weighted and drawn to get clear running.
Lightly raced mare on an upward spiral who gets in well at the weights. Draw gives options tactically.
Consistent mare who should get a perfect run just off the speed. Recent form is solid and the claim helps offset the wide draw. Has shown ability to be competitive at this level and likely to be strong late.
Has tactical speed to take up a position and strong win strike rate suggests more improvement to come. Well weighted and drawn to get the right run.
- 1st6Trial By PressRyan Houston$16.00
- 2nd1Extreme VirtueMs D Keane$4.60
- 3rd5MatawaiLuke Cartwright$7.50
- 4th10Cinematic StarHarry Coffey$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Trial By Press | 2 | Ryan Houston | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Extreme Virtue | 8 | Ms D Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Matawai | 5 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Cinematic Star | 11 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Lincolnshire | 9 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Silver Cliff | 14 | Beau Mertens | P F Ryan | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Stylish | 10 | Ms J Kennedy | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Starchienne | 3 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Sound It Out | 6 | Teodore Nugent | C J Waller | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Belmia | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Jamie Edwards | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Grid Girl | 13 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Nodachi | 12 | Dominic Sutton | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Brave Miss | 1 | A & S Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Intimeofneed | 7 | Dennis Julius | 56kg |
Rod Griffiths (Bm78)
Gets in well at the weights, maps to get perfect run just off pace and should be strong late. The class rise is offset by natural improvement and weight advantage.
Consistent filly who has been racing well in similar company. The step up to 1600m looks ideal based on recent runs and she maps to get a good run from barrier 6. The weight drop helps and she represents each-way value.
Consistent filly who has been racing well without winning. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get a good run from barrier 1. Will need some luck but should be strong late with the anticipated good tempo.
Progressive filly who has been hitting the line well in recent starts. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get a good run from barrier 2.
- 1st2MadiyyaLuke Currie$1.75
- 2nd3I Only WishJye Mc Neil$10.00
- 3rd5BelconyJacob Noonan$21.00
- 4th7All BusinessJett Stanley$15.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Madiyya | 12 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 3 | I Only Wish | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Belcony | 3 | Jacob Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | All Business | 2 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Colour Our World | 1 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lady Sadler | 4 | Declan Bates | Andrew Noblet | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 1 | I Am Velvet | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Miss Playlounge | 10 | Luke Cartwright | C W McDonald | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Steadfast | 9 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 51kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Gigantor | 5 | Hannah Edgley | M Krikas | 51kg | $301.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Storm Season | 8 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Clavel | 11 | D T O''Brien | 54.5kg |
JRA (Bm100)
Progressive type with excellent form credentials who maps to get perfect run midfield with cover.
High class Singapore galloper having first Australian start. Form lines hard to assess but looks well placed here fresh. Strong winning strike rate and should get good run from barrier 8.
Consistent galloper who should roll forward from wide gate and either lead or sit close. Strong recent form and proven weight carrier who handles all conditions. Query at the mile but likely to give good sight.
Progressive mare who gets in well at the weights and has strong form through similar races. Drawn wide but likely to get back and run on.
- 1st3Jimmy The BearThomas Prebble$3.10
- 2nd2Regal ZeusHarry Coffey$15.00
- 3rd7VerdadJye Mc Neil$5.00
- 4th4Lim''s SaltoroJason Maskiell$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Jimmy The Bear | 6 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Regal Zeus | 11 | Harry Coffey | John McArdle | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Verdad | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Lim''s Saltoro | 8 | Jason Maskiell | D Meagher | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Windstorm | 5 | Dean Yendall | Gavin Bedggood | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Oscar''s Fortune | 2 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Milford | 4 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Charterhouse | 1 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Kettle Hill | 3 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Bermadez | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Regal Vow | 10 | Charlotte Littlefield | 54kg |
Ian Miller (Bm84)
Lightly raced improver who was impressive winning last start at this track/distance. Gets in well at the weights after claim and maps to get perfect run from barrier 8. Form through strong races and maintains steady progression through grades.
Drops significantly in class after competing well in stronger races. Maps to get good run despite wide draw and proven performer at track/distance. Form reads better than it looks and should be very competitive with even luck.
Consistent performer who gets significant weight relief and maps to get good run from barrier 5. Strong record at distance and form better than recent results suggest.
Gets significant weight relief and drops in class after competing well in stronger races. Maps to get good run despite wide draw and proven performer at distance.
- 1st6Dublin JournalLuke Currie$9.00
- 2nd10I Am The EmpireDaniel Moor$26.00
- 3rd3PuddingZac Spain$21.00
- 4th1Bold SoulThomas Prebble$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Dublin Journal | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | I Am The Empire | 6 | Daniel Moor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Pudding | 9 | Zac Spain | R & C Jolly | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bold Soul | 13 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Port Philip | 7 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Wonder Kid | 8 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Savoir Faire | 10 | Luke Cartwright | M W Walker | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Lauding | 12 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Sunsets | 1 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Gregolimo | 3 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Boardrider | 2 | Logan Bates | C W McDonald | 51kg | $4.20 |
| 12th | 12 | Mirzann | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fame | 4 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg |
Sportsbet Bel Esprit Stakes
Mare with exceptional fresh record and proven stakes ability. Recent trial form suggests she has returned in great order. Well weighted and drawn to get a nice run just off the speed.
Progressive mare who has won 7 from 8 starts and is ready for stakes grade. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get a nice run. Recent form suggests she can measure up at this level.
Proven performer at this level with strong track/distance statistics. Well drawn and should get a nice run just behind the speed. Fresh record suggests he can run well despite the break between runs.
Perfect barrier draw and light weight offset the class rise concerns.
- 1st7NianceDaniel Moor$2.40
- 2nd10Cleo CatBeau Mertens$4.40
- 3rd4AviatressZac Spain$10.00
- 4th9Watchme WinMs J Kennedy$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Niance | 8 | Daniel Moor | G M Begg | 55.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Cleo Cat | 10 | Beau Mertens | Tom Dabernig | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Aviatress | 9 | Zac Spain | R & C Jolly | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Watchme Win | 15 | Ms J Kennedy | A J Gluyas | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Title Fighter | 13 | Thomas Prebble | Clayton Douglas | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Recommendation | 3 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Acromantula | 6 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Twin Perfection | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Midwest | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Extremely Lucky | 4 | Luke Cartwright | W Clarken & N O''Shea | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Curran | 11 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Port Albert | 5 | Dean Yendall | Nick Ryan | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Fickle | 1 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Pisanello | 14 | James Cummings | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Romantic Choice | 16 | Tom Dabernig | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Geegees Gemstone | 12 | S Gandy | 54kg |
Darren Gauci (Bm84)
Progressive sprinter who has found career-best form this preparation. Maps to get perfect run just off speed from ideal draw. Well weighted and gets in-form claiming apprentice.
Lightly-raced improver who was impressive winning last start. Gets in with just 52.5kg and maps to get nice run midfield with cover. Progressive profile suggests more to come and should handle class rise with weight relief.
Consistent mare who rarely runs poorly. Strong form lines through similar grade and gets conditions to suit. Wide barrier a concern but likely to get back and run on. Fresh record suggests ready to run well.
Fresh specialist who tends to run well early in prep. Strong record at track/distance and gets conditions to suit. Well weighted and drawn to get good run midfield.
- 1st14NamesakeMs J Kennedy$16.00
- 2nd16Dirty GrinLuke Cartwright$4.60
- 3rd17ChinquiMs D Keane$13.00
- 4th9RaikokeJye Mc Neil$17.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Namesake | 2 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Dirty Grin | 9 | Luke Cartwright | Nick Ryan | 52.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 17 | Chinqui | 11 | Ms D Keane | A & S Freedman | 52kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Raikoke | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Cafe Millenium | 13 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Moby Dick | 7 | Harry Coffey | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Hearcomesthestar | 17 | Beau Mertens | J F Moloney | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Prancing Spirit | 5 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 10 | Sassy Boom | 10 | Thomas Prebble | D T O''Brien | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Haraldus | 15 | Logan Bates | A & S Freedman | 51kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Miss Icelandic | 12 | Ben Allen | M M Laurie | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Princeofnottingham | 1 | Rose Hammond | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Hard To Cross | 8 | Ryan Houston | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Umgawa | 3 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 15th | 3 | Place Of Gold | 6 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 59kg | $91.00 |
| 16th | 12 | Zethus | 16 | Teodore Nugent | Peter Smith | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Talbragar | 14 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Carbonados | 18 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg |
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