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Today, September 18, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

COMBAT CRUSADER (1) just ran into one better here last time out and will be ready to peak now third-up from the spell. Strikes a very winnable contest and rates the testing material against this lot. MISS COMANECI (9) has hit the top-four at her past three outings and looks to be working up to a maiden victory. Looms as the main danger. NATIONAL GOAL (7) wasn't too far away when resuming around this circuit and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Top-three candidate. CRYPTOLOGY (2) put in a career-best performance when runner-up at Mackay and may have turned the corner now. In the mix. GEE UP (3) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances.

1. Combat Crusader
9. Miss Comaneci
7. National Goal

Win Only

2. 2. Cryptology
J: SEAN CORMACKT: CLINTON TAYLOR
F: 7602
Price History:
2.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Mackay Mdn on September 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Presszora with 58.5kg at $7. The run before that 11th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1350m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Linny carrying 58.5kg at $18. Can improve again. Ready to open his account this time.
1. 1. Combat Crusader
J: WANDERSON D'AVILAT: RACHAEL SINGLETON
F: x2x72
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at this track Mdn on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Spring's Gift with 60kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Starmeira carrying 58.5kg at $14. Top chance.
7. 7. National Goal
J: IVO FRYT: SARAH ACORNLEY
F: 6x0x5
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 11 at this track Mdn on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Spring's Gift carrying 59kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Murwillumbah Mdn on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind In No Doubt with 58.5kg at $6.50. Look for a much better performance.
3. 3. Gee Up
J: RON STEWARTT: CLINTON TAYLOR
F: 5x657
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Peaking Tom carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1100m, 8 len behind Pride Of Venus carrying 58.5kg at $7. Draws out again but capable of a bold run.
9. 9. Miss Comaneci
J: ADAM SEWELLT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 98234
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start 4th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on September 4 over 1300m, 8 len behind Presszora carrying 56.5kg at $7. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kellisa with 56.5kg at $3.60. Expected to do much better.
5. 5. Irish Gift
J: TASHA CHAMBERST: NATHAN COVES
F: x9059
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Starmeira with 58.5kg at $61. Before that 5th of 10 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kellisa carrying 58.5kg at $26. Maiden status should remain intact.
8. 8. Trusting Star
J: ISABELLA TEHT: GAVIN KINLYSIDE
F: 04947
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 7th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Starmeira carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 10 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kellisa carrying 58.5kg at $31. Maybe a place.
4. 4. Goncalo
J: GABRIELLE SEMMENST: MARGARET A PRESTON
F: x0680
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Mackay Mdn on August 12 over 1300m, 16 len behind Torera with 56kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Swatow with 52kg at $101. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
6. 6. Mohawk Warrior
J: RACHEL SHREDT: RACHEL SHRED
F: x6000
Price History:
71.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Starmeira with 58.5kg at $81. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Cairns Mdn on August 23 over 1250m, 7 len behind Extremely Frilly carrying 56kg at $51. Outclassed again.
10. 10. Sneaky Tay
J: GRAHAM KLIESET: TROY CLIVE
F: 40690
Price History:
151.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Starmeira carrying 56.5kg at $101. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Mdn on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Spring's Gift with 55kg at $151. Couldn't entertain him here.

Non-Runners

11. 11. Spieth Impediment
J: -T: TOM BUTTON
F: 7x9
Price History:
101.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First start second last of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Ten Pins with 56.5kg at $13. Went for a spell before returning second last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on September 9 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Nordic Invader carrying 57.5kg at $61. Doesn't offer much appeal.

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