Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 21 September 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Flemington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Karburan emerges as the top selection with his perfect distance record and strong recent form. His close second at Sandown last start combined with the significant class drop creates an excellent winning opportunity. The inside barrier draw perfectly suits Flemington's staying contests, allowing him to settle forward and control his destiny in the long straight.
Wuddzz brings strong staying credentials and recent form but faces the significant concern of his poor good track record. His heavy track victory at Randwick showcases current ability, but the 0 wins from 13 good track starts creates doubt for today's conditions despite his class and staying prowess.
The Autumn Belle offers strong value with her recent form and significant class drop.
His 3 wins from 4 starts and perfect partnership with Linda Meech suggest he could handle the class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Highland Bling | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Haaland | 10 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Karburan | 2 | Harry Coffey | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Guido | 3 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 8 | The Autumn Belle | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Henry Dwyer | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Thurmond | 9 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Navy King | 11 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Wuddzz | 6 | Ben Allen | Henry Dwyer | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Sirius Black | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Brilliant Venture | 8 | Jamie Mott | Andrea Leek | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Privileged Son | 1 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60kg |
There Were Roses showed genuine metropolitan class on debut and gets the premium Craig Williams booking. The good track form and ideal barrier position are major positives, though limited experience creates some uncertainty.
Seychelles showed promise on debut and the first-time tongue tie suggests connections expect improvement.
Her wet track experience and recent narrow defeat over a similar distance make her the standout winning chance despite the class rise.
The distance rise and inside barrier are positives, though recent poor form and class rise present significant risks for brave punters only.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | After Summer | 1 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Seychelles | 5 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Classic Gem | 3 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | There Were Roses | 2 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 6 | Don''t Doubt Dare | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | M C Kent | 56kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Koibito | 6 | Ethan Brown | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg |
Yachiyo emerges as the top selection based on her impressive recent form and the significant advantage of Craig Williams in the saddle. Her light weight and proven second up record suggest she's ready to peak, while the quality jockey booking provides the tactical edge needed at Flemington's demanding 1800m trip.
She's A Hustler brings exceptional credentials with her outstanding first up record and proven 1800m ability.
The significant weight advantage and good barrier draw provide tactical benefits, while her limited experience creates the value opportunity in this competitive field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | She''s A Hustler | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Morrissette | 2 | Blake Shinn | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Brave Miss | 7 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Lake Vostok | 3 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Farewell To Eire | 8 | Jamie Kah | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jazz Affair | 5 | Mark Zahra | R & C Jolly | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Yachiyo | 9 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $3.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Litzdeel | 1 | D T O''Brien | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Spylark | 11 | Harry Coffey | Dane Smith | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sweet Jasmine | 12 | Liam Riordan | Luke Oliver | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Moonlight Circus | 4 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Zeshadow | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg |
Chest Of Gold stands out with exceptional statistics - 2 wins from 5 starts and perfect Good track form. The barrier 5 draw provides tactical options at Flemington.
The barrier 2 draw is crucial at Flemington, and the 55kg weight provides a significant advantage. While the distance is untested and class rise substantial, the recent improvement trend and tactical advantages make this an attractive proposition.
Gala Queen brings solid credentials with excellent Good track form (3 wins from 5 starts) and proven distance ability. The blinkers first time gear change is significant, suggesting connections expect improvement. However, the wide barrier 11 draw is a major concern at Flemington, requiring exceptional riding to overcome the positional disadvantage.
The 8-year-old has a strong fresh record (2 wins from 5 starts) and the barrier 1 draw is ideal at Flemington.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Gala Queen | 11 | Blake Shinn | P Stokes | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Nearing Liberty | 14 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Chest Of Gold | 5 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 13 | Here The Crowd | 2 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zamborghini | 6 | Luke Cartwright | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Black Peppermint | 8 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Cable Dancer | 4 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Austrata | 7 | Ben Allen | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Farnborough | 10 | Harry Coffey | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Vivideel | 3 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Heed The Omens | 15 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Igotcha | 9 | Mr M Aitken | Rhys Archard | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Tsitsipas | 13 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Wascaly | 1 | Jamie Mott | Smiley Chan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Eishaa | 17 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Mr Vivaci | 12 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Compressing | 16 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg |
His excellent good track record (2 wins from 5 starts) suits perfectly, while barrier 4 provides ideal tactical options at Flemington. The Maher stable's strong form and improving trajectory make him the logical winner despite limited experience.
Federer brings proven Flemington credentials with his previous 2nd at this exact track and distance combination. His class edge from racing predominantly in higher grades gives him a significant advantage, while his outstanding good track record (2 wins from 5 starts) perfectly matches today's conditions. The gear changes could unlock improvement, making him a strong each-way proposition.
Chihuly represents excellent value with his strong 2000m credentials (2 wins from 9 starts) and significant class drop from recent Open company racing. His recent Moonee Valley form confirms current fitness, and his staying ability suits Flemington's galloping nature. However, his poor good track record (2 wins from 13 starts) is concerning on today's surface, making him a speculative each-way chance.
His strong second-up statistics (2 wins from 4 starts) are relevant today, and the distance perfectly suits his racing pattern. The wide barrier is manageable over the staying trip, making him an attractive value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Federer | 2 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Kokoro | 8 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 17 | Chocolate Royal | 17 | Lachlan Neindorf | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Jareth | 4 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58.5kg | $1.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Raging Bull | 5 | Luke Cartwright | A G Pace | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Bavicia | 6 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Promised Land | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Kentucky Nick | 12 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Genrichero | 10 | M M Laurie | 58kg | $14.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Superstock | 13 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Kaazi | 1 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fengarada | 9 | Logan Bates | J Leek Jnr | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Xtra Rush | 3 | Ethan Brown | Richard Laming | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Captain Electric | 16 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrea Leek | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chihuly | 14 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Rick''s Cafe | 15 | Caitlin Tootell | Rhiannon Schiffer | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Sound Of Jura | 7 | Ms A Yates | 58kg |
Sun Setting brings the best recent form with a last-start win and shows clear improvement. Her Good track record is excellent, and Craig Williams' booking adds significant confidence. While the wide barrier and class rise present challenges, her natural ability and Williams' tactical skills should overcome these obstacles.
Jennyanydots brings excellent recent form with a last-start win at this track. The barrier draw is ideal, and her consistency is proven. While the class rise is concerning, her upward trajectory and track familiarity make her competitive.
Balastier's outstanding 1100m record makes him a serious threat despite Good track concerns. Jamie Kah's booking and his fresh record are major positives, while the class drop from Group level is substantial. His distance specialization and natural speed should overcome track condition worries, making him a strong winning chance.
Jye McNeil's booking suggests stable confidence, and her second up record is encouraging.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Per Sempre | 11 | Brad Rawiller | C J Cassar | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Sun Setting | 15 | Craig Williams | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Mckeyla | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Jennyanydots | 7 | Ethan Brown | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Nurys | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | D L Huxtable | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Yes Lulu | 12 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Cavallo Rampante | 8 | M J Dee | C Maher | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Moonhaven | 5 | Blake Shinn | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Deepfloat Diva | 16 | Mark Zahra | R & C Jolly | 61kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 1 | Ka Ying Lucky | 14 | Ryan Houston | Ms S Gordon | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Beautantes | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | R L Heathcote | 61.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Prinzerro | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Vintage Kod | 4 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 62kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Martial Music | 13 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Pocket Size | 17 | Luke Nolen | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Balastier | 10 | Jamie Kah | D T O''Brien | 59kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Big Watch | 2 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg |
Engine Of War presents as the standout selection with a perfect second up record and impressive last start win at Sandown-Hillside. The 3yo gelding's maiden victory over 1500m on Good 4 going demonstrates he handles today's conditions perfectly.
Options brings an unbeaten record and recent staying form to this assignment. The 3yo colt's wins at Echuca and Bendigo demonstrate versatility across conditions, though he lacks Good track experience. His recent 1600m victory proves staying ability, and the tongue tie addition suggests connections expect further improvement from this promising type with excellent barrier draw.
The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding has a perfect Good track record and demonstrated strong finishing ability.
Arabian Prince offers significant value as the only runner with course and distance experience, having finished 3rd in this exact setup previously.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Autumn Mystery | 5 | Blake Shinn | Rory Hunter | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Engine Of War | 10 | Mark Zahra | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Options | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 11 | Deal Done Fast | 13 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Crown Of Russia | 2 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Angel Feet | 12 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Poor Ol'' Johny Ray | 8 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Matsuda | 6 | M J Dee | C Maher | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Royal Optimism | 1 | Jamie Kah | C J Waller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Senjutsu | 9 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 11th | 12 | Akari Spirit | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Super Paradise | 3 | Jamie Mott | Andrew Forsman | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Arabian Prince | 11 | Ethan Brown | M C Kent | 56kg |
Silver Magnate stands out as the clear top selection with an exceptional 67% win rate and perfect first-up record. His recent narrow second at Sandown-Hillside demonstrates he's in peak form, and the light weight of 57.5kg provides a crucial advantage. Despite limited experience, his raw ability and proven first-up prowess make him the horse to beat in this competitive field.
Catoggio offers excellent value as a proven Flemington 1400m winner returning first-up. His perfect record at this track and distance is a major positive, and the significant class drop from Group racing provides a strong edge. The inside barrier and quality connections make him a strong each-way proposition despite the long spell.
Eternal represents excellent value with her strong first-up record and significant weight advantage at 54kg. The Chris Waller/Jamie Kah combination adds confidence, and her recent Sale win demonstrates current ability.
The inside barrier and light weight provide significant positives, and her distance record shows she can handle 1400m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | He''ll Rip | 8 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Freak Of Nature | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Jason Warren | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Impending Link | 6 | Blake Shinn | G Eurell | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Rogue Rocker | 10 | Mark Zahra | M M Laurie | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Catoggio | 2 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Silver Magnate | 16 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $1.65 |
| 7th | 13 | Capricorn Star | 1 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Comanche Miss | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Porter | 3 | Billy Egan | D T O''Brien | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Maktoob | 12 | Emily Pozman | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Namesake | 9 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 60kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Mr Exclusive | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Lethal Thoughts | 14 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Thunder Point | 15 | Harry Coffey | Symon Wilde | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Cash | 4 | Michael Hickmott | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Eternal | 7 | Jamie Kah | C J Waller | 54kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Thebelmontgangster | 17 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 56kg |
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