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Victoria · Wednesday 22 October 2025
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Suffolk Star brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start win over 3000m at Moonee Valley followed by two second placings. He's proven at the distance with a win from four attempts and has excellent Geelong form with three starts for two seconds and a third. While facing a class rise, he gets weight relief with 57.5kg and has Celine Gaudray maintaining the ride. His consistent form and proven stamina make him the standout selection.
Karburan brings consistent recent form with placings in his last two starts including a third over 3000m at Moonee Valley. He's proven at the distance with a win and a second from four attempts and drops in class for this assignment. Harry Coffey maintains the ride which is a positive, but he's drawn awkwardly in barrier 7 and carries 60kg. His lack of experience at Geelong is a concern, but his overall form makes him a solid each-way chance.
Highland Bling brings solid recent form with a win over 2550m at Flemington followed by a second placing over 3000m at Moonee Valley. He's proven at the distance with a win from four attempts and is perfectly drawn in barrier 1.
He's a last-start winner at this distance with strong recent form including a second placing at Flemington. Lucinda Boyd maintains the ride, and while drawn awkwardly in barrier 10, his strong finishing burst should overcome this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Haaland | 10 | Lucinda Boyd | Lucinda Boyd | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Karburan | 7 | Harry Coffey | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 15 | Highland Glory | 5 | Alana Kelly | Dan O''Sullivan | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Foire De Trone | 12 | Michael Dee | C Maher | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Northern Barrage | 4 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Perfetto | 11 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Cable Dancer | 9 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Farag | 3 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 64kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Suffolk Star | 8 | Celine Gaudray | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Natural Ruler | 6 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 11th | 7 | Captain Electric | 14 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrea Leek | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Amawasha | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Mitchell Leek | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Alpine Rocket | 13 | Ryan Houston | Andrew Bobbin | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Astradeel | 16 | Neil Farley | Adam Chambers | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Highland Bling | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Captain Hilfiger | 15 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 58.5kg |
Normandy Lass brings winning form at this track and excels on soft going (3:2-1-0). Her progressive profile (6:2-2-0) suggests further improvement, and she'll enjoy an advantageous run from barrier 4. The significant class rise is the main concern, but her consistency and track/condition suitability make her a genuine contender. Her recent winning form gives confidence despite the step up in grade.
Her consistent record of 10:1-4-4 demonstrates reliability, and she typically improves second-up (3:1-0-2). The gear change to visors could sharpen her focus, and she should be suited by the likely fast tempo. Main query is her first attempt on a soft track.
Escarpa comes off a strong win at this track and drops in class for this assignment. She has a perfect record at Geelong (1:1-0-0) and typically performs well second-up (2:0-0-1). The advantageous barrier 3 draw should allow her to secure a good position in the likely fast-tempo race.
His first-up record (3:1-0-1) and soft track performance (1:1-0-0) are positive indicators.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Normandy Lass | 4 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Altermatum | 8 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 6 | Escarpa | 3 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Under My Thumb | 5 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Street Conqueror | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Mr Tickles | 6 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Artistic Genius | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mrs Archibald | 2 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Sea Poem | 1 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
He's dropping significantly in class after competing in stronger metropolitan races earlier in his career. The Freedman-trained gelding is showing clear improvement with each run this preparation and gets the services of top jockey Mark Zahra. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern perfectly.
Astral Flame presents as a genuine threat second-up from a spell with a perfect second-up record. The class rise is the main concern, but she's a progressive mare who should handle the step up with a light weight. Her racing pattern should be well-suited to the expected tempo.
Deep Pleasure brings strong credentials with a win from her only start at both Geelong and this specific distance. Her soft track form is excellent with a win and a place from two attempts, and she boasts an impressive 83% place rate overall.
The long spell is a concern, but the significant class drop and proven track specialist status make him a genuine value proposition. Jamie Mott is a positive jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Astral Flame | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Barbaric Lad | 8 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Deep Pleasure | 7 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 8 | El Tercero | 3 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Mister Me | 5 | Dean Yendall | Gavin Bedggood | 62kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Otago | 1 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Acid Wash | 6 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Riproar | 2 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Big Sexy | 4 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 58.5kg |
Second-up today with a strong record in this pattern, he's drawn perfectly in barrier 5 and gets the services of Ben Melham. While rising in class, his progressive profile and strong closing speed suggest he's ready to take the next step, especially with the likely fast tempo suiting his running style.
Brung King represents excellent value as a proven class performer dropping significantly in grade. His second-up record is outstanding (2-0-2 from 4 starts) and he boasts a strong record at this distance. While carrying topweight, he's drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 6 with John Allen aboard. His recent second placing at Bendigo suggests he's ready to fire second-up, and the likely fast tempo should suit his running style.
Dramaticus brings strong recent form into this race, finishing a close second last start at Benalla. Well-drawn in barrier 3 with Harry Coffey aboard, he should get a perfect run in transit. The addition of ear muffs pre-race only suggests connections are looking to help him settle better.
While drawn wide, her tactical versatility should allow her to find a position, and her soft track credentials add further appeal. The mare is rising in class but has shown enough ability to suggest she can be competitive at this level.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brung King | 6 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 63kg |
| 2 | Always Hapi | 2 | Hannah Edgley | V L Malady | 59.5kg |
| 3 | British Poet | 11 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 61kg |
| 4 | Callmeanicon | 13 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 57.5kg |
| 5 | Itsukushima | 1 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
| 6 | Some People Callme | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Scott Cameron | 60.5kg |
| 7 | Dramaticus | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60kg |
| 8 | First Chorus | 9 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 58kg |
| 9 | Podente | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Brett Scott | 58kg |
| 10 | Vivacissimo | 10 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg |
| 11 | Art ''n'' Soul | 4 | Jordan Childs | K & K Keys | 57.5kg |
| 12 | Bluepinot | 5 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57kg |
| 13 | Bonnaroo | 12 | Jordyn Weatherley | M W Young | 55kg |
| 14 | Lope De Lardo | 7 | Craig Williams | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg |
Highvol represents the class runner of the field dropping significantly from Group 1 company. While unproven at 2200m, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle the trip, and the class drop is significant. Mark Zahra's booking is a major positive.
Matsuda is a progressive stayer from the powerful Ciaron Maher stable who won impressively last start over 1744m. While this represents a significant class rise from maiden company, his upward trajectory and staying potential make him a genuine contender in this field.
His win over 1800m in open company suggests he'll handle the 2200m, and his soft track record (1-0-1 from 2 starts) is a significant positive. While his last start was disappointing, the booking of Blake Shinn and good barrier draw enhance his chances.
The Mick Kent-trained filly gets in with just 55kg and her racing pattern suggests she'll relish the 2200m journey.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highvol | 5 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 60kg |
| 2 | Arcora | 4 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg |
| 3 | Matsuda | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57kg |
| 4 | Azazel | 7 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 57kg |
| 5 | Freddie Bassett | 15 | Ben Allen | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
| 6 | Crown Of Russia | 13 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57kg |
| 7 | Zorb | 1 | Zac Spain | Archie Alexander | 57kg |
| 8 | Crack A Deel | 6 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 57kg |
| 9 | Super Paradise | 11 | Jye McNeil | Andrew Forsman | 57kg |
| 10 | Savisanta | 12 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57kg |
| 11 | Heligan | 3 | Celine Gaudray | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg |
| 12 | Poor Ol'' Johny Ray | 8 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 57kg |
| 13 | Akari Spirit | 17 | Ethan Brown | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg |
| 14 | Simply Gold | 2 | Jamie Mott | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
| 15 | Crismera | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | M W Walker | 55kg |
| 16 | Don''t Doubt Dare | 16 | Declan Bates | M C Kent | 55kg |
| 17 | Valued | 14 | Jordan Childs | Dominic Sutton | 57kg |
Shiny New Deel comes into this race in excellent form with a win last start over 1800m. Has a strong second-up record with 2 wins from 4 attempts. Blake Shinn retains the ride after their last start success. While carrying top weight of 60.5kg is a concern, he's proven capable of carrying weight to victory.
Second-up today where he has a placing from his only attempt. Dropping in class from his last start and draws perfectly in barrier 8. While he only has one career win, he's been a consistent placegetter with 4 seconds from 11 starts. Ben Melham takes the ride for Chris Waller, adding further confidence.
Saxon Spot brings an impressive record of 3 wins from just 5 starts, including a last start win over 1500m at Sandown. Has a strong record at Geelong with 2 wins from 3 starts, which is a significant advantage. Michael Dee retains the ride for the Hayes team. The significant class rise is the main concern, but his raw ability and track record suggest he can handle it.
Has won at this distance previously and gets in with just 55kg. Daniel Stackhouse takes the ride from a favorable barrier 2 draw.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiny New Deel | 6 | Blake Shinn | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg |
| 2 | Saxon Spot | 12 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg |
| 3 | Savilla | 10 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg |
| 4 | Emphasize | 11 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg |
| 5 | The Muffin Man | 3 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58.5kg |
| 6 | Breathless Spirit | 13 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg |
| 7 | Ghetto Supastar | 14 | Dean Yendall | Mick Shepherdson | 57.5kg |
| 8 | Sigiriya Rock | 8 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg |
| 9 | Autumn Storm | 4 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 57kg |
| 10 | Eishaa | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | P A Preusker | 57kg |
| 11 | Quello Dorato | 9 | Jamie Mott | D T O''Brien | 57kg |
| 12 | Prochester | 15 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Forsman | 56kg |
| 13 | Exabanoise | 7 | Fred W Kersley | Chris Calthorpe | 55.5kg |
| 14 | Albanian I Am | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 55kg |
| 15 | Jabbawockeez | 1 | Tom Dabernig | 62.5kg |
Classy stayer with the strongest Group-level form in the race and an excellent record at the distance. While carrying top weight, his class edge and proven ability at this level make him the one to beat.
Consistent stayer with excellent record at the distance who comes off a strong 3rd in Group 2 company. The 11-day backup suggests he's fit and ready, but faces a class test against more proven Group performers.
Progressive stayer with an excellent win strike rate who finished a close 3rd in Group 3 company last start. Has a good record at this distance and gets in with just 54kg.
Improving stayer who finished a strong 2nd last start in Group 3 company at Flemington. Has shown he handles soft tracks well and gets in with a light weight from a good barrier. While yet to win at this distance, his recent form suggests he's ready to step up.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changingoftheguard | 7 | Ethan Brown | K A Lees | 60kg |
| 2 | Berkeley Square | 6 | Luke Nolen | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg |
| 3 | Onesmoothoperator | 9 | Craig Williams | Brian Ellison | 58kg |
| 4 | Torranzino | 3 | Celine Gaudray | P A Preusker | 56kg |
| 5 | Whisky On The Hill | 8 | Michael Dee | Glen Thompson | 55kg |
| 6 | Grand Pierro | 1 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 54.5kg |
| 7 | Gilded Water | 4 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 54kg |
| 8 | Distrustful Award | 10 | Anthony Darmanin | P H Luttrell | 54kg |
| 9 | Fernao | 2 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg |
| 10 | Ferago | 5 | Craig Newitt | P F Ryan | 54kg |
Stoli Bolli brings strong form credentials dropping back from Listed/Group company where he's been competitive. Has won at this track previously and boasts an impressive 2-3-1 record at the 1200m distance. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 with Blake Shinn aboard, he should get an economical run and prove hard to beat.
Persian Spirit brings an impressive record of 4-7-2 from just 14 starts and has been in excellent form with a win and a 5th at his last two starts. Has shown versatility in his racing pattern which will suit the likely fast tempo.
Naval Academy brings a strong record of 4-3-0 from 13 starts and has been in good form with a win two starts back. Has proven ability on soft tracks with 3-2-0 from 8 starts and boasts a good record at this distance with 2-1-0 from 6 starts. Well drawn in barrier 4 with Ethan Brown aboard, he represents excellent each-way value.
Proved brings an undefeated record of 5 from 5 to this race and while she faces her toughest test to date, she has shown exceptional ability. Perfect 3 from 3 at this distance and has won first-up previously.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verdad | 3 | Nadia Daniels | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg |
| 2 | Indispensable | 7 | Hannah Edgley | Craig Weeding | 60.5kg |
| 3 | Jacks On Ice | 10 | Michael Dee | Mick Shepherdson | 57.5kg |
| 4 | Typhoon Harmony | 9 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg |
| 5 | Capper Thirtynine | 13 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Persian Spirit | 11 | Harry Coffey | Symon Wilde | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Proved | 14 | Carleen Hefel | E Jusufovic | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Roadcone | 5 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg |
| 9 | Sought After | 12 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg |
| 10 | Kahhof | 6 | Beau Mertens | J F Moloney | 56kg |
| 11 | Naval Academy | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg |
| 12 | Stoli Bolli | 1 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
| 13 | Spione | 2 | Jye McNeil | M, W & J Hawkes | 55.5kg |
| 14 | Kiko | 8 | Logan Bates | J T Conlan | 54.5kg |
Flying Valley brings excellent recent form with two wins from his last three starts. His soft track record is outstanding with 3 wins from 6 attempts, making him well-suited to today's conditions. While stepping up in class, he's a progressive type with tactical versatility that should allow Jamie Mott to find a good position from barrier 10. The likely fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
Jenni The Fox represents strong form dropping significantly from Group 2 company where she's been competitive. The fast tempo should suit her backmarker style, and Blake Shinn is a significant jockey upgrade. The class drop is a major factor, but her soft track record is a query.
His soft track record is impressive with 2 wins and 4 placings from 9 starts. While facing a significant class rise, his progressive profile and strong recent form suggest he can be competitive at this level.
Guerite offers excellent value with her impressive strike rate of 2 wins and 2 placings from just 7 starts. She has a strong record at Geelong with a win and a place from two attempts, and handles soft tracks well. While stepping up in class, she gets in light at 54kg and has the tactical versatility to overcome her barrier. The quick backup is a query but her consistency warrants respect.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outta Compton | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Mark C Webb | 62kg |
| 2 | Prince Of Helena | 3 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 61kg |
| 3 | Dragoon | 9 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 59.5kg |
| 4 | Ocean Beyond | 4 | Jack Hill | Simon Ryan | 59.5kg |
| 5 | Flying Valley | 10 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 59kg |
| 6 | Haaracaine | 14 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 59kg |
| 7 | Crafty Boss | 15 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 58.5kg |
| 8 | Active Duty | 17 | Jarrod Fry | L Smith | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Ashau Valley | 7 | Ben Melham | Craig Weeding | 56.5kg |
| 10 | Fridge Monster | 11 | Jordan Childs | D Binaisse | 56.5kg |
| 11 | Jenni The Fox | 16 | Blake Shinn | Lucy Yeomans | 56.5kg |
| 12 | Ambassadorial | 13 | Jye McNeil | Alexander Rae | 56kg |
| 13 | Ruakaka Raider | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ms C Alderson | 56kg |
| 14 | Dubai Watch | 1 | Beau Mertens | Vincent Hall | 55.5kg |
| 15 | Masterful | 5 | E Jusufovic | 55.5kg | |
| 16 | Scintillante | 18 | Michael Dee | C I Brown | 55kg |
| 17 | Guerite | 12 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 54kg |
| 18 | Mister Businessman | 2 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 54.5kg |
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