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- Flemington
- (1000)
- February 15, 2025
1. Mazu (11)
Good, solid Gr 1 sprinter who always runs a grand race. Likes it wet. May get back here but is capable of finishing hard on his day. Place.
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Good on Soft
2. Mornington Glory (9)
More than handy and is very fast on his day. Can mix his form though. Resumes here and goes very fast while fresh.
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Place Performer
3. Joyful Fortune (1)
Led and run down in a weaker race over 1000m when resuming last start. Has been specked at big odds and did win a jump-out recently. This is too tough though.
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Likes Dry Track
4. Way To The Stars (8)
Sydney sprinter who shocked with a speed display here just before spell to win over 1000m. This is much harder and he is resuming but he seems to love the straight and can run time here. Place show.
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Likes Dry Track
5. Philosopher (10)
Sat off speed and was way too strong over 1000m at Sandown last start in weaker race. Carried 55.5kg but did run a sensational time. Might run a big race if he repeats that.
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Place Performer
6. I Am Me (12)
Looks very hard to beat. Has won twice at this distance including once here at this track. But, her real value is found in her fresh form. She resumes here and has sensational first-up stats winning 4 times! Has been very well backed each way too overnight. Respect her.
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Proven Winner
7. Benedetta (2)
Gr 1 winning mare who has good fresh stats and has won twice at this track, although never at this trip. Likes it soft and is bound to be running on. Place.
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Good on Soft
8. Stretan Angel (5)
Has never won first-up from 4 attempts and has yet to win at this trip. But she has a lot of finishing power. Will be last mid-race but has form against the best and no surprise to see her rattle home into a place.
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Good on Soft
9. Skybird (3)
Handy mare resuming here but does like it a little longer and this looks too swift.
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Likes Dry Track
10. Growing Empire (6)
Terrific colt who may be in for a stunning campaign. Resumes here but has won 3 of 6 starts, placing at Gr 1 level the other races. Can lead or sit and has won first-up before. Has also won at this track and looks the one to beat here.
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Ready to Fire
11. Switzerland (7)
Super colt getting ready to show the world just how good he is. Has won 5 of his 7 starts including a great and consummate win this track in Gr 1 over 1200m last start in very fast time. Trialled brilliantly recently. And the money has flooded in for him. Big, big show.
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Proven Winner
12. Traffic Warden (4)
Top class Gr 1 winning colt resuming here. This may be a little short but he is so good he will drop back and make a solid charge late. Can place simply because of his talent.
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Proven Winner
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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.