Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1600m in soft going defeating Deny Entry with 57kg at $1.65. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Huge chance on best form.
7. 7. Zorros Flight
J: BILLY EGANT: PATRICK PAYNE
F: 21210
Price History:
3.20
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Most recently 10th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Perfect Ten with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sale on July 26 over 1600m in soft going defeating Nearing Liberty with 60.5kg at $3.70. Back in the right race and rates highly.
10. 10. Lake Vostok
J: BLAKE SHINNT: LUKE OLIVER
F: 3x757
Price History:
3.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 11 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Davida carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 in a F&M Bm78 at Flemington on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Changing Colours carrying 54.5kg at $6. Going okay, good enough on her day.
4. 4. Oriental Smoke
J: JACKSON RADLEYT: BEN
F: 41800
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
At the latest run 10th of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Stay Silent with 61.5kg at $21. The run before that 11th of 13 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on July 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 58kg at $16. Minor hope.
1. 1. Raging Bull
J: BRITTANY BUTTONT: ARTHUR PACE
F: 5x367
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Returns from a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Qlty Hcp at Caulfield on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 54kg at $13. Before that 6th of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on June 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Nation's Call with 60kg at $41. Big weight but can be finishing strongly.
3. 3. Blazing Sword
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TIM FITZSIMMONS
F: 8x089
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 in a 4yo+ Bm76 at Morphettville on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Jandami carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 12 in a N'dera Cup M83 at Narrandera on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Yam with 57.5kg at $14. Others rate better.
11. 11. Kazungula
J: NADIA DANIELST: JARROD ROBINSON
F: 21721
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Geelong on July 10 over 2465m on a heavy track defeating Reddivo carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at this track on June 25 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Brillantezza carrying 55.5kg at $8. Back in trip the worry.
Non-Runners
5. 5. Politely Dun
J: DAMIEN THORNTONT: DANNY O'BRIEN
F: 549x4
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
25
6. 6. Yahoo Bar
J: JASON MASKIELLT: LIAM HOWLEY
F: 00x4x
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
173
Verdict
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a Bm70 at Pakenham on March 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Betwitchery with 60kg at $8.50. First up last campaign eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sha Tin on November 3 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Glory Elite carrying 56kg at $3.70. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on August 7. See this one.
2. 2. Raf Attack
J: HOLLY DURNANT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 502x6
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
25
9. 9. Hawk Power
J: NEIL FARLEYT: PAUL KOUMIS
F: 24671
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track on July 30 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Placentia Bay with 58kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 9 in a Bm62 at Seymour on July 19 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Zourain carrying 60.5kg at $26. Not out of this.