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Tomorrow, January 24, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

Exciting 3YO HEEZA PHOENIX (6) looks to punch his ticket to Flemington. He's fresh here off 63 days but did have a racecourse gallop here last week. Has the speed to roll across from out wide and it's easy to think there's still improvement to come. Short of his best trip, but may just be too classy. PROSPECTOR'S PICK (7) got back to winning ways last start when scoring by 0.4L at this track and trip. He steps back up in grade, but he's much better suited at 1200m and CJP sticks with him. Needs some luck from the draw, but can repeat the dose if luck comes his way. RICHANCO (1) comes back from the Miss Andretti where he wasn't beaten far. Blinkers go on first time today and the claim of Nottle comes in handy. Ticks a few boxes and a forward showing is expected. ELITE MISSILE (3) boasts a strong fresh record and looks forward enough to run well fresh. LET'S TALK (10) rates highly on the last start win and can make his presence felt in this tougher company.

6. Heeza Phoenix
7. Prospectors Pick
1. Richanco

R6 1200m Hcap

6. 6. Heeza Phoenix
J: LUCY FIORET: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 1122x
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at this track in the G2 Wa Guineas November 22 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind King Of Light with 57kg at $6.50. On debut won by long-neck Belmont Park Mdn September 17 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Toscano with 55.5kg at $2.90. Exciting talent who can stamp his ticket to Melbourne.
1. 1. Richanco
J: HOLLY NOTTLET: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 5x036
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track in the LR Miss Andretti on January 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Acromantula carrying 54kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Summer Scorcher on January 1 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Madhi Girl carrying 54kg at $9. Blinkers go on now and improvement is on the cards.
7. 7. Prospectors Pick
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: SIMON A MILLER
F: x0721
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 66+ January 1 over 1200m defeating Playin'it Sweet with 57.5kg at $6. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Charino carrying 57kg at $5.50. Good win last start and he can go on with it.
3. 3. Elite Missile
J: BRAD PARNHAMT: STEPHEN MILLER
F: 1233x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Bunbury in the LR Aquanita July 12 over 2019m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Arcadia Park with 56kg at $3. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp 61+ March 15 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Shmoov Moova with 59kg at $7.50. Can play a role on resumption.
10. 10. Lets Talk
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: 3x741
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 0Mwly January 14 over 1200m defeating King Hit with 58kg at $3.30. Before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charino with 55kg at $8.50. Has to be included on the back of a good win last start.
2. 2. Keep Reading
J: CHANEL COOPERT: DANIEL O'CONNOR
F: 75867
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 7th of 12 at this track in the LR Miss Andretti on January 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Acromantula carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Summer Scorcher on January 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Madhi Girl with 54kg at $41. Can't see him featuring in the finish.
8. 8. Celestial Storm
J: HOLLY WATSONT: LUKE FERNIE
F: 33x79
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 78+ on November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cessation carrying 54kg at $17. Second-up 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Summer Scorcher on January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Madhi Girl with 54kg at $21. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
5. 5. Objectify
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: DANIEL MORTON
F: x8386
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
42
9. 9. Zing To Win
J: JOEY AZZOPARDIT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 11462
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 15 at Albany Fitzpatrick on January 4 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Supernatural carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 14 at Geraldton Batavia on November 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Supersession with 56.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to risk him again today.
4. 4. Hell I Am
J: KYRA YUILLT: JODY MC LAUGHLIN
F: 7447x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
182
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ July 26 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Sunny Honey with 55kg at $13. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 72+ May 31 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Richanco with 59kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns.

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