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Today, January 31, 2025Flat1m

Verdict

Handy little race for some promising staying types. HIS FINEST HOUR (3) was only a narrow maiden winner on debut at Pakenham over 1600m but the late splits were strong with a big gap back to third. He'll relish more ground here and maps for a nice run. GARNACHO (1) brings the best form on paper into this, winning in this grade at Flemington last time out over 1600m. He looks another suited by more ground and will be hard to hold out. EMPHASIZE (2) hit the line sweetly on debut at Sale, going right on with it with a dominant four length win over 1717m last time out. His form ties in with Garnacho through Zorro's Flight. ENTRUSTING (5) is a colt by The Autumn Sun who looks a real stayer after closing off well at Geelong second up. MARY ELIZA (9) is out of a star NZ mare Bonneval and won well at Mornington last time. She can measure up.

3. His Finest Hour
1. Garnacho
2. Emphasize

Win Only

2. 2. Emphasize
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 31
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Zorro's Flight with 58kg at $20. Last start came from midfield and won by 4 len at Sale Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1717m defeating Geemes with 58kg at $3.30. Dominant last time, goes close.
6. 6. Mr Verse
J: BLAKE SHINNT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 412
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on January 16 over 1600m, head behind Our Couver with 57.5kg at $3.80. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1600m defeating Watersports with 58kg at $19. Definite winning chance. Should be right there.
1. 1. Garnacho
J: DAMIAN LANET: EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
F: 9x131
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Flemington 3yo Bm70 January 18 over 1600m defeating Zorro's Flight with 57kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 7 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on January 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Xarpo with 57kg at $5.50. Rates highly.
5. 5. Entrusting
J: MARK ZAHRAT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 7x12
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by a neck at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1411m defeating Navy Nina with 58kg at $3.60. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Geelong Bm64 on January 15 over 1512m, 1.5 len behind Rock The Bar carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Rates highly and open to further improvement.
3. 3. His Finest Hour
J: THOMAS STOCKDALET: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 1
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1600m defeating Cinch with 58kg at $10. Looks an improver who can measure right up.
9. 9. Mary Eliza
J: ZAC SPAINT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 31
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Seindeel with 56kg at $9. Second-up won by 1.5 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1500m defeating Rip 'N' Rip carrying 56kg at $3.50. Well bred type who can measure up in this.
8. 8. Bancory Bay
J: JYE MCNEILT: MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
F: 41544
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 4th of 7 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on January 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Garnacho carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Centennial Park with 56kg at $16. Has a few lengths to find.
7. 7. Saltburn
J: JAKE NOONANT: L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
F: 223
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, led but faded 2nd of 8 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Zenacity with 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1500m, nose behind Eight Gorillas carrying 58kg at $15. Might find this out of reach.
10. 10. Magic Princess
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: DAVID & CORAL FEEK
F: x5221
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1600m defeating Rose Diamond carrying 56kg at $2.60. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Confetti Garden carrying 56kg at $4. Nice type, this is a test.
4. 4. All Torque
J: JAMIE MOTTT: JOHN SADLER
F: 051
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1600m defeating Wokou carrying 55kg at $16. The race before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Untapped with 55kg at $151. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive.

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