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Today, July 8, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

SESSIONS ROAD (8) looks a nice chance off a good return at Flemington, beaten just two lengths by Marble Nine, who has since won again on Saturday. That suggested he was back something like his best having only managed the one run last time in. Now gets Shinn aboard and is well up to winning a race like this. LUNA CAT (2) can mix her form but has the ability to take this out. She's been poor her past couple but has been given a let-up since last start and this looks a nice race for her. THE SHAPER (11) was well supported back in grade at Sandown Hillside last time out and ran okay. Gets in light after the claim here and can atone. HERBERT PARK (9) has been good in two runs back and looks ready to peak now third up. Wary of NAVAL ACADEMY (7) who resumes with a promising profile and a good draw.

8. Sessions Road
2. Luna Cat
11. The Shaper

Win Only

7. 7. Naval Academy
J: BEN ALLENT: CIARON MAHER
F: 2411x
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
262
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len Horsham Bm70 October 20 over 1200m slow track defeating Coeur De Lyon with 59kg at $2.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Sale Bm70 August 22 over 1000m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Bold Print with 57kg at $2.90. Has ability, wary.
11. 11. The Shaper
J: LOGAN BATEST: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 45305
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zouper Fund carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 13th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Roadcone carrying 51kg at $19. Should be hard to hold out.
6. 6. Margies Boy
J: BEN MELHAMT: PETER GELAGOTIS
F: 0x648
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Spione with 58kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on May 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 59.5kg at $21. Rough hope.
3. 3. One Long Day
J: JOHN ALLENT: MELODY CUNNINGHAM
F: 2122x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
151
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Caulfield Bm74 February 8 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Unthinkable carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm66 November 16 over 1250m, 9 len behind Great Maximus with 60kg at $6.50. Can be strong late.
8. 8. Sessions Road
J: BLAKE SHINNT: M, W & J HAWKES
F: 9x9x3
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Marble Nine with 54kg at $15. At only start last preparation 9th of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on December 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Apache Song with 57kg at $31. Fitter and should go close.
9. 9. Herbert Park
J: JAKE NOONANT: TONY NOONAN
F: 58x63
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Impish Lady with 58kg at $10. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 28 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sixteen Reasons with 52.5kg at $16. Capable of a better showing. Can figure.
2. 2. Luna Cat
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 23107
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Carbonados with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that second last of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $12. Best form reads well.
12. 12. Thankful Heart
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: SIMON ZAHRA
F: 70x5x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on May 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Tango Jewel with 61kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on April 17 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Typhoon Taavi carrying 58.5kg at $17. Won a jump-out at Werribee on June 20. Might be better off following this outing.
4. 4. Danaustar
J: JAYLAH KENNEDYT: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: x808x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 April 30 over 1550m, on heavy track; 21 len behind No Drama carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Randwick Bm88 March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Spring Lee with 55kg at $31. Watch the market.
13. 13. Gobbos Mate
J: DEAN YENDALLT: ROSS PURCELL
F: 92162
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Silver Cliff with 57.5kg at $81. The start before that 6th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Stylish carrying 54.5kg at $51. Favour others today.
1. 1. Arentee
J: JASON MASKIELLT: DAN MEAGHER
F: x5000
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Most recently second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Chinqui carrying 58.5kg at $201. The race before that 12th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hughes carrying 60kg at $201. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Non-Runners

10. 10. Rivkin
J: ROSE HAMMONDT: PATRICK F RYAN JNR
F: 0x335
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last start 5th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 26 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Core Concept with 59.5kg at $2.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cheerstothat carrying 60.5kg at $20. Rough hope.
5. 5. Ravalli
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TIM FITZSIMMONS
F: 24x91
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 45 days. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 61kg at $9.50. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at Ballarat Bm64 May 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Cameron Falls carrying 61kg at $8.50. Fitter but needs to go to a new level.

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