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Saturday, January 25, 2025Flat4f

Verdict

ROCKING GEM (9) made it three in-a-row with an impressive all-the-way victory over this course and distance. This is a tougher race, but she looks a progressive mare and her figures are very strong for a race like this. Can work to the front and prove too strong once again. VALSASSINA (5) is looking to bring up the hat-trick following a 0.3L win over this track and trip 21 days ago. She's unbeaten at this course and distance and the form out of her last start has been solid. Maps for a lovely run and should be in the finish again. SILVER EYE (2) disappointed at the end of last campaign but he was very good prior to that. His recent trial was great and he should be prominent from an inside barrier. Can resume in good order. MISS FLIRTACIOUS (7) has been in some strong races of late and now gets Chris Parnham in the saddle. Can improve back in trip. ROCK THIS TOWN (3) is better than he showed last time out and won't be far away.

9. Rocking Gem
5. Valsassina
2. Silver Eye

Win Only

2. 2. Silver Eye
J: JARRAD NOSKET: ADAM DURRANT
F: 2119x
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ September 14 over 1300m, 3 len behind Odinaka carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly June 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jokers Grin with 59kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can resume in top order.
7. 7. Miss Flirtacious
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: LUKE FERNIE
F: 34186
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Epona Classic on December 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rissoles carrying 56kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Jungle Dawn on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Boss Lady with 55kg at $26. May appreciate the drop in trip and is up to winning a race like this on her best figures.
9. 9. Rocking Gem
J: HOLLY WATSONT: SIMON A MILLER
F: 21x11
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1 January 8 over 1000m defeating Canny Rock carrying 58kg at $1.70. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track 0Mwly January 15 over 1000m defeating Alot Of Roses with 56kg at $1.75. Looking for four wins in-a-row and appears well placed.
5. 5. Valsassina
J: LUCY FIORET: SIMON A MILLER
F: 90x11
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Cl3 December 18 over 1000m defeating Close At Hand with 59kg at $4.40. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 4 over 1000m defeating Memory Parade with 57.5kg at $1.80. Racing well. Can bring up the hat-trick.
1. 1. Lexington City
J: ALEX HEARNT: M L LANE
F: 48x26
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 1 over 1000m, head behind All Play carrying 59kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 18 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind All Play with 56.5kg at $5. Solid credentials and certainly worth including.
8. 8. Hang Glider
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 2433x
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ November 16 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 54kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 8 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ September 28 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Miss Flirtacious with 55.5kg at $5. Will need this hitout.
6. 6. Capre Omnia
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: DYLAN BAIRSTOW
F: 05331
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
2
4. 4. Under Influence
J: BRAD PARNHAMT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 25x68
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind All Play carrying 58kg at $26. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind All Play carrying 55kg at $20. Fitter but others look better placed.

Non-Runners

3. 3. Rock This Town
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: KAYLA FARRELL
F: x2254
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind All Play carrying 56kg at $6.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Bopping Blue carrying 58.5kg at $15. Should be in the mix.

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