Moonee Valley

Tomorrow, September 6, 2025Flat4fSoft

Verdict

The Group 1 Moir Stakes and BARAQIEL (7) goes on top after winning the Carlyon Stakes impressively here first up. He's a horse who has had plenty of issues but there's no doubting his ability, travelling sweetly behind the leaders there and sprinting quickly once he got a gap to win well. Stays at 1000m which is perhaps the knock but the way he won there suggests it shouldn't be an issue and on ability he's very well placed. OAK HILL (9) started $2.50 favourite in the Carlyon off an impressive win here first up. Things didn't go to plan there when racing keenly and failing to finish off, but he'll get more pace on here and be the one flashing late. No knock on NIANCE (14) for the Begg yard who has an imposing record and is sparingly raced. 1000m looks find for her and she has versatility. G1 Lightning Stakes winner SKYBIRD (11) resumes and that win alone has to be respected. Not sure a fast 1000m around here is her best scenario however. ALABAMA LASS (12) next best.

7. Baraqiel
9. Oak Hill
14. Niance

R9 1000m Grp1

12. 12. Alabama Lass
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: KEN & BEV KELSO
F: x211x
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Flemington LR Moomba Plate March 29 over 1100m defeating Gallant Son with 57kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Railway January 25 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Crocetti carrying 52kg at $2.80. Good mare who can run well.
7. 7. Baraqiel
J: BEN ALLENT: L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
F: 163x1
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after nine months came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track LR Norman Carlyon August 23 over 1000m defeating Midwest carrying 59kg at $3.60. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 23 2024 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Matawai carrying 60kg at $1.50. Sharp return, class horse who goes close.
14. 14. Niance
J: JORDAN CHILDST: GRAHAME BEGG
F: 11x1x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR Bel Esprit May 31 over 1100m defeating Cleo Cat carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by a neck at Caulfield LR Alinghi October 19 over 1100m in soft going defeating Pondalowie carrying 56kg at $3. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on August 25. Very classy mare who can measure up strongly.
16. 16. Esha
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
F: 1x1
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third race start. Won on debut as favourite; won by 3.5 len at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1000m defeating Chisholm with 53.5kg at $7.50. Returned from break favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track 3yo Hcp August 9 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Petit Artiste carrying 55.5kg at $2.15. Promising filly who faces acid test.
11. 11. Skybird
J: JOHN ALLENT: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: 70x1x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
203
Verdict
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Flemington G1 Lightning February 15 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Stretan Angel with 56.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Bobbie Lewis on September 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $9.50. Won trial at Horsham over 800m on August 27. Hard to knock a last-start Lightning winner.
1. 1. Rothfire
J: LUKE NOLENT: ROBERT HEATHCOTE
F: x427x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind War Machine carrying 55.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $18. Tough old gelding who can't be written off.
9. 9. Oak Hill
J: BLAKE SHINNT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 21x15
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm100 August 9 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Midwest with 55.5kg at $2.70. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track in the LR Norman Carlyon on August 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Baraqiel with 57kg at $2.50. Unsuited last time, can descend late.
10. 10. Arabian Summer
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 3159x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
168
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track in the G1 William Reid March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Schwarz carrying 54kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Gold Coast 3yo-Plate December 20 over 1000m defeating Cosmic Fire carrying 55kg at $2. Talented mare who can figure with luck in running.
15. 15. La Dorada
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: MARK WALKER
F: 2111x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Trentham G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 29 over 1400m defeating Hostility with 55kg at $3.30. On debut favourite; won by 1.5 len Te Rapa November 9 over 1100m defeating Toretto with 55kg at $2.70. Promising filly but 1000m this level is a query
2. 2. Midwest
J: JAMIE MOTTT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 19322
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR Norman Carlyon on August 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Baraqiel with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm100 on August 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Oak Hill with 58.5kg at $5. Speedy type but likely to be caught in the straight.
4. 4. Golden Boom
J: RYAN MALONEYT: TONY GOLLAN
F: 210x3
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR Norman Carlyon on August 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a head at Eagle Farm LR Bribie December 7 over 1000m defeating Zarastro with 54kg at $6. Speedy type but will need to spend tickets early.
5. 5. Queman
J: LUKE CURRIET: SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
F: 170x1
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months won by a neck at Morphettville G3 Behemoth August 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Recommendation with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Morphettville Parks Bm90 November 11 2023 over 1000m defeating Keep Reading with 57.5kg at $2.10. Nice return, not the worst.
3. 3. Payline
J: JUSTIN HUXTABLET: CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
F: 9398x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind War Machine with 53kg at $41. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Ascot Hcp April 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind King Kapa carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Looks outclassed.
8. 8. Sir Sway
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: SUE & JASON JAENSCH
F: 2822x
Price History:
101.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood May 10 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Reserve Bank with 55.5kg at $61. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Morphettville LR Manihi March 10 over 1100m defeating Prairie Flower carrying 54kg at $4.60. Looks tested against this line-up.

Non-Runners

6. 6. Jedibeel
J: MARK ZAHRAT: BRAD WIDDUP
F: 9028x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 May 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Randwick G2 Challenge March 8 over 1000m defeating Kimochi carrying 58.5kg at $10. Each way chance.
13. 13. Tiger Shark
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: CLAYTON DOUGLAS
F: 189x4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months got back early in a small field at this track Bm100 on August 9 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Oak Hill carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, on a wet track; 9 len behind In Flight with 59kg at $14. Others seem to have her measure.

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