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Today, July 8, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

Siding with the sole newcomer in ALIANO (1) who has looked smart at the trials and jump outs, winning all three prior hitouts. He's a gelding by Toronado who came away late to win a recent Cranbourne jump-out. Represents strong connections and gets the returning Blake Shinn aboard. MELBOURNE MAGIC (2) has been very good in two runs to date, placing in both. Tried hard here last time out when beaten just a long neck and with any luck early can break through. TEN WARRIORS (4) was beaten six lengths first up at Cranbourne but the winner there is well above average and just missed as favourite at Flemington on Saturday. Fitter for that and looks a solid chance. ROCK THEM JOOLS (3) resumes for his second campaign having shown ability prior to a spell. Should measure up strongly. SHEEZ ELEGANT (10) can figure on an each-way basis.

1. Aliano
2. Melbourne Magic
4. Ten Warriors

Win Only

1. 1. Aliano
J: BLAKE SHINNT: ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
Price History:
3.20
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Gelding by Toronado making his first appearance. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on June 30. Looks smart and can make a winning debut.
3. 3. Rock Them Jools
J: JYE MCNEILT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 42x
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw January 29 over 1400m, a long neck behind New Kingdom carrying 58kg at $2.90. On debut fourth of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1212m, 1.3 len behind Arezzo carrying 58kg at $3.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
2. 2. Melbourne Magic
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: SYMON WILDE
F: 32
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Oceansprint with 59.5kg at $2.40. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, long-neck behind Illyivy with 58kg at $2.70. Capable of a better showing. Should take beating.
4. 4. Ten Warriors
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: TREVOR ROGERS
F: 243x2
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after nine months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bacash carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 3 len behind The Mansman with 59.5kg at $3.50. Can improve.
10. 10. Sheez Elegant
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: CIARON MAHER
F: 67x24
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Oceansprint with 57.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 56kg at $3. Shows promise. Solid chance.
7. 7. Double Pi
J: BEN MELHAMT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 63x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
264
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Point Be carrying 56kg at $12. On debut sixth of 10 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1206m, 2.75 len behind Wild Pharaoh carrying 57kg at $7.50. Not the worst.
8. 8. Legacy Bel
J: BEN ALLENT: RICK HARRISON
F: 2836x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
303
Verdict
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn-Sw September 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Heaving with 56kg at $10. On debut second of 7 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Devil Man with 56kg at $17. Rough hope.
6. 6. California Flyer
J: BEAU MERTENST: GAVIN BEDGGOOD
F: 225x7
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Illyivy with 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1221m, 1.5 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 56kg at $7.50. Fitter but see again.
9. 9. Midnight In Minori
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: CLAYTON DOUGLAS
F: 3828x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
132
Verdict
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vivacissimo carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. On debut third in a small field at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mordialloc Beach carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Risking.
5. 5. Zoussential
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: KEN & KASEY KEYS
F: 9242x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
213
Verdict
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1400m, a neck behind Bollon with 58kg at $14. On debut 12th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1110m, soft track; 7 len behind Spring Air with 57kg at $10. Rough hope.

Non-Runners

11. 11. Vanishing Act
J: JORDAN CHILDST: GAVIN BEDGGOOD
F: 4x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
217
Verdict
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on December 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Air We Go carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

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