Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Saturday 4 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Flemington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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She's An Artist brings the strongest form credentials, dropping back from Listed company where she ran a close second. Despite the wide barrier, her early speed should allow her to find a position, and Blake Shinn is a significant jockey booking.
Stoli Bolli brings solid credentials with consistent recent form including a third placing last start over this course. With James McDonald aboard, he gets an elite jockey and has drawn favorably in barrier 6.
Persian Spirit comes off an impressive win at this track last start and boasts an exceptional place strike rate of 85%. Being second-up from a spell (3:1-1-1) is ideal, and Harry Coffey continues the association. The wide barrier is the main concern, but his strong finishing ability should allow him to overcome this if he can find cover early.
He's a last-start winner in similar grade and has a strong record at this distance (5:2-1-0).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | De Bergerac | 16 | Luke Cartwright | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Stoli Bolli | 6 | James Mc Donald | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 12 | She''s An Artist | 15 | Blake Shinn | C Maher | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Capper Thirtynine | 13 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Persian Spirit | 17 | Harry Coffey | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Celsius Star | 7 | Hannah Edgley | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Princess Que | 2 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Titan Of Choice | 5 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Mr Exclusive | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Wolfy | 3 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Naval Academy | 4 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Sought After | 18 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Angland | 10 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Haaracaine | 12 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 14 | Acid Wash | 8 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 16th | 17 | Crafty Boss | 11 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 16 | Balastier | 9 | D T O''Brien | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Per Sempre | 14 | Neil Farley | C J Cassar | 56kg |
Officiate brings a progressive profile to this Listed race with a last-start win at Canterbury. The Chris Waller-trained colt gets the services of James McDonald and the addition of blinkers for the first time should sharpen him up. While stepping up in class and distance, he's shown enough ability to suggest he can handle this assignment and appears to be improving with each run.
Miewa comes into this race off a strong win at Moonee Valley over 1600m and looks well-placed to handle the step up to 1800m. The Nick Ryan-trained gelding has been consistent throughout his career and has a good record on good tracks. Jordan Childs maintains the ride and while barrier 10 isn't ideal, he should get a nice midfield position in running.
Options brings solid form to this race with 2 wins from 3 starts and a last-start third at this track and distance. The McEvoy-trained colt has the blinkers removed which should help him settle better over the 1800m journey. Harry Coffey maintains the ride and while barrier 11 isn't ideal, he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
The Mick Kent-trained colt is first-up from a spell but has been given time to mature and develop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Options | 11 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Miewa | 10 | Jordan Childs | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Officiate | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Azazel | 7 | M J Dee | M W Walker | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Arabian Prince | 9 | Declan Bates | M C Kent | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Morisu Ojo | 3 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Crown Of Russia | 12 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Sabi Storm | 14 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Poor Ol'' Johny Ray | 8 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Super Paradise | 2 | Damian Lane | Andrew Forsman | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Arcora | 5 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Kakkoii | 13 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Obvious | 6 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Angel Feet | 1 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57kg |
Just A Journey brings the strongest progressive form into this race with three wins from six starts and a perfect second-up record (2:2-0-0). The step up to the mile looks ideal based on her racing pattern, and she should get the perfect run from barrier 6 with James McDonald aboard.
Bellazaine brings the strongest Group race experience to this field, having competed at Group 1 level. While her overall record is modest (8:1-1-0), she should appreciate the drop back to Group 2 company and will likely take up a forward position in a race with fast tempo.
Yum comes into this race with strong momentum after winning a Listed race at Caulfield last start. Her record of 4:2-0-1 shows she's a progressive filly who's improving with racing. While this is her first attempt at the mile and at Flemington, her racing pattern suggests she'll handle both challenges. Jamie Mott retains the ride which is a positive for continuity.
Her last start third in Listed company at Caulfield was excellent, and she gets the perfect draw (barrier 1) to utilize her tactical speed. While this is her first attempt at the mile and at Flemington, her racing pattern suggests she'll handle both. Craig Williams is a significant jockey booking for a Group 2 race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Getta Good Feeling | 4 | Billy Egan | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Just A Journey | 6 | James Mc Donald | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Mating Call | 8 | Jamie Kah | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Zany Girl | 1 | Craig Williams | S Gandy | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Ruska Roma | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Yum | 10 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lathlain | 5 | M J Dee | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Spicy Lu | 9 | Mark Zahra | N J Olive | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Just Kick | 3 | Damian Lane | E & D Browne | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Bellazaine | 7 | Blake Shinn | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $6.00 |
While she failed to place in that Group 2 event, her prior win at Caulfield over this distance was impressive. Her tactical versatility allows her to adapt to the expected fast tempo, and she's proven on Good tracks with 2 wins from 6 starts.
Miraval Rose comes off a strong win at Caulfield and boasts an excellent record at 1400m (2-0-1). While her Flemington record is modest, she has won there previously and her tactical speed gives her options. The drop back from Open to Group 2 company is a positive class angle.
The removal of blinkers could help her settle better in a race with expected fast tempo. While her Flemington record is modest, she has placed there previously and is well-drawn in barrier 5. The drop in class from her last Group 2 start is significant, and Blake Shinn is a positive jockey booking.
Tuileries represents excellent value as a progressive mare with a 38% win rate who is stepping up in class but brings strong recent form including a Group 3 placing. While she's unproven at Flemington, her adaptability to different tracks has been impressive. The addition of ear muffs pre-race could help her settle in what promises to be a fast-tempo race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Miraval Rose | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Tuileries | 7 | Craig Williams | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | On Display | 8 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 11 | Pondalowie | 11 | Damian Lane | E & D Browne | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Miss Aria | 5 | Blake Shinn | D T O''Brien | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Pop Award | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Roll On High | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Terrestar | 3 | M J Dee | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Movin Out | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Running By | 10 | John Allen | C Maher | 55kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Marble Arch | 9 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg |
My Gladiola brings the strongest recent form into this race, having won impressively at this track and distance last start. As a filly with a weight advantage, she's well-placed to handle the straight course at Flemington where she's already proven herself. Jamie Mott maintains the ride and knows her well.
Tentyris brings excellent credentials to this race with a perfect record at Flemington. His Group race form is strong, having won a Group 2 last preparation. The booking of Mark Zahra is significant for a straight track specialist. While first-up from a spell (which is a concern given his 0-0-0 first-up record), his class edge and barrier advantage give him strong claims. The 210-day break is the main query.
Rosberg made an impressive debut winning at Listed level and looks to have significant upside. The inside barrier draw is advantageous for a straight track race, and Ben Melham is an excellent jockey booking. While inexperienced with only one start, his tactical speed should allow him to secure a perfect position in transit. The main concerns are his lack of experience at Flemington and this distance.
The booking of Damian Lane is significant, and he gets in with a nice weight of 57kg. While his recent form has been declining slightly, he has tactical versatility and proven ability on good tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mcgaw | 7 | Damian Lane | E & D Browne | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | My Gladiola | 6 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tentyris | 5 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Legacy Bound | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Tycoon Star | 8 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jimmy Recard | 1 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Inkaruna | 4 | Blake Shinn | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Shining Smile | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Rosberg | 2 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 58kg | $4.20 |
Progressive stayer with exceptional win strike rate (44%) who continues to improve with each run. Last start winner at 2000m carrying 58.5kg, now drops 4.5kg for this assignment. Has the perfect profile of a lightly-raced improver stepping up to staying trips with a strong turn of foot. Drawn wide but has tactical versatility and the services of Jamie Kah. Ready for this class rise.
Highly talented stayer with an exceptional record of 8 wins from 11 starts. Perfect at Flemington with 3 wins from 3 starts including last start Group 3 victory over 2500m. The 59kg is the main query, but his class and consistency make him a major player.
Consistent stayer with excellent Flemington record (1-1-1 from 3 starts). Well drawn in barrier 3 and has tactical versatility.
Reliable stayer with excellent place record (50%) who is proven at this track and distance (1-1-1 from 4 starts). Last start 2nd in Group 3 company over 2000m at Caulfield and has previously placed in Group 3 over this course. Barrier 13 is the main concern, but his proven stamina and track experience offset this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Valiant King | 15 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Torranzino | 8 | Celine Gaudry | P A Preusker | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Gilded Water | 14 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 54kg | $2.15 |
| 4th | 1 | Berkeley Square | 19 | Luke Nolen | Dan O''Sullivan | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Fernao | 9 | Luke Currie | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Berkshire Breeze | 13 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Revelare | 4 | Declan Bates | Robert Hickmott | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Grand Pierro | 1 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Bur Dubai | 16 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Interpretation | 2 | Damian Lane | C Maher | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Trav | 6 | M Hashizume | R M Connors | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Sayedaty Sadaty | 12 | Ben Melham | C Maher | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Mark Twain | 10 | Jamie Mott | R James & R Wellwood | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 12 | Mormona | 3 | M J Dee | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 15th | 3 | Asterix | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 16th | 5 | Mister Wolfgang | 17 | Daniel Stackhouse | Peter & Shaun McKay | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Post Impressionist | 18 | A & S Freedman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | So You Are | 5 | Stirling Osland | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Almairac | 11 | C I Brown | 54kg |
Via Sistina brings elite credentials with a perfect 2 from 2 record at Flemington over 2000m. The likely fast tempo suits her racing pattern, and she drops in class from her last start. Her overall record of 14 wins from 26 starts (54%) demonstrates her class and consistency.
Sir Delius comes off an impressive Group 1 win last start and boasts an excellent record of 5 wins from 9 starts (56%). He's proven at the distance with a win from his only attempt and handles all track conditions. Craig Williams retains the ride which is a significant positive. The wide barrier (14) is the main concern, but his tactical versatility should allow him to overcome this.
She has a good record at Flemington (1-1-0 from 2 starts) and is well-weighted with 55kg. Damian Lane continues his association with the mare who has been a consistent performer with 4 wins and 4 seconds from 12 starts. The main concern is her limited experience at 2000m.
He's a progressive galloper with an impressive record of 6 wins from 12 starts (50%) including a last start win over 2000m. Well-weighted with 56kg and drawn well in barrier 4, he gets the services of Jamie Kah. While this represents a significant class rise, his progressive profile suggests he could measure up, making him an attractive each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sir Delius | 14 | Craig Williams | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Antino | 6 | Blake Shinn | T J Gollan | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Via Sistina | 1 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Half Yours | 4 | Jamie Kah | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Aeliana | 5 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 12 | Deakin | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Adelaide River | 9 | M J Dee | K A Lees | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Young Werther | 13 | Billy Egan | D T O''Brien | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Middle Earth | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Moira | 11 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Zardozi | 2 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 14 | River Of Stars | 8 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Golden Path | 3 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Land Legend | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 58kg | $101.00 |
War Machine brings elite credentials with a 46% win rate and strong first-up record (4:1-2-1). Despite the wide barrier and top weight, his tactical versatility and proven Group 1 form make him the standout. The Blake Shinn/Hayes combination adds further confidence.
Star Patrol brings strong credentials with an excellent Flemington record (9:4-2-0) including 3 wins at this track and distance. His second-up record (5:2-1-0) suggests improvement from his last start second in this race. Ben Melham retains the ride and despite the wide barrier, his proven ability at this track and distance makes him a major player.
La Fracas brings an exceptional record at this distance (6:6-0-0) and impressive 55% win rate. She's in career-best form with three consecutive wins and has proven herself at Flemington. While this represents a significant class rise, her tactical versatility and weight relief as a mare offset the wide barrier. Jamie Kah's booking is a significant positive.
Nadal represents excellent value with James McDonald's booking a significant positive. First-up from a spell but has shown ability fresh previously. The Maher stable is in excellent form and from barrier 6, he should get the perfect run in transit. His best form includes Group placings and while his win rate is modest (27%), his tactical versatility makes him well-suited to Flemington's straight six.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | War Machine | 17 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 15 | Bridal Waltz | 13 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Star Patrol | 15 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 17 | La Fracas | 12 | Jamie Kah | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Willaidow | 10 | Jordan Childs | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Payline | 16 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Airman | 9 | Jamie Mott | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Steparty | 2 | Mark Zahra | P A Preusker | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Watchme Win | 8 | Luke Currie | A J Gluyas | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Royal Insignia | 7 | Craig Williams | G M Begg | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Stretan Angel | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Suparazi | 14 | M J Dee | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 4 | West Star | 11 | Damian Lane | Simon Miller | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Buenos Noches | 4 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 15th | 6 | Givemethebeatboys | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Nadal | 6 | James Mc Donald | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | She''s Bulletproof | 3 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 56.5kg |
His tactical versatility allows him to adapt to the expected fast tempo, and his recent Group 2 placing shows he's ready for this level. M J Dee is a quality jockey booking and the horse's consistent form (3-2-3 from 12 starts) suggests he'll be right in the finish.
Second-up today where he has an excellent record (1-1-0 from 3), he's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 to take advantage of the expected fast tempo.
Cafe Millenium brings winning form at this track and distance, having won last start at Flemington over 1400m. His overall Flemington record (2-0-0 from 5) and distance record (3-0-0 from 8) are impressive, and he's been in excellent recent form with 3 wins from his last 5 starts.
He's dropping in class from his last start Group 3 run and has a good record at this distance (1-1-0 from 5).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Media World | 13 | M J Dee | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cafe Millenium | 10 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Von Hauke | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Warnie | 1 | Ben Melham | C Maher | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Enxuto | 3 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Is It Me | 2 | Billy Egan | Daniel Bowman | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Regal Azmon | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Air Assault | 5 | Jamie Kah | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Shadizi | 8 | Craig Williams | C J Waller | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Port Lockroy | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Freedom Rally | 6 | Declan Bates | T J Gollan | 60kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Amenable | 14 | Mark Zahra | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | He''ll Rip | 12 | Harry Coffey | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Helix | 11 | Beau Mertens | C W McDonald | 54kg |
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