Flemington

Saturday, January 17, 2026Flat6f

Verdict

BUCCLEUCH (1) resumes here. He looked a very progressive 2yo over the Winter which culminated in a dominant win in the Taj Rossi Final, backed into $1.45 there with 59kg. He's been kept on ice since that win and kicks off here in a BM70 which he's no doubt up to winning. 59.5kg after a 3kg claim is no easy feat against some progressive horses right down in the weights, but he is the class. SASS APPEAL (8) gets in very light after her claim. She won well at Seymour at $1.85 last time out and will be very hard to beat again. JEWEL BANDIT (2) has been big odds in both starts but proved the punters wrong with solid wins. To 1400m now should be okay, don't expect $21 or $41 this time. THE VOLTA (4) is racing well and maps for a very soft run just behind the speed. OUR JUSTIFY (10) won her maiden well at Mornington last time and can improve again to 1400m.

1. Buccleuch
8. Sass Appeal
2. Jewel Bandit

Win Only

8. 8. Sass Appeal
J: LOGAN BATEST: DANNY O'BRIEN
F: 21
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Karren carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1400m defeating Forever Jo with 56kg at $1.85. Looks progressive and gets a lot of weight off key dangers.
1. 1. Buccleuch
J: HOLLY DURNANT: PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
F: 2111x
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 3.5 len win. This track LR G'cmichael July 5 over 1600m slow track defeating Bermondsey with 59kg at $1.45. On debut sixth of 10 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Latin Boss carrying 58kg at $26. Classy type who may well prove too good for thee.
4. 4. The Volta
J: JAKE NOONANT: JOHN MOLONEY
F: 6x612
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Davida with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Cl1 December 12 over 1200m defeating Les Braves carrying 55.5kg at $5. Going well and maps for a soft run.
2. 2. Jewel Bandit
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
F: 11
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1000m defeating Gwen's Girl carrying 58kg at $21. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geelong 3yo Hcp January 3 over 1100m defeating Frostnip carrying 54kg at $41. Racing well. Impossible to knock, deserves more market respect this time.
5. 5. Falset Star
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
F: 0x14
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1203m defeating Miss Navratilova carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Davida carrying 54kg at $51. Rough hope.
6. 6. Itazura
J: LUKE NOLENT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 3x31
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Flat Chat carrying 58kg at $15. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1300m defeating Louis Barthas with 58kg at $2.80. Handy type, each way hope.
10. 10. Our Justify
J: BEAU MERTENST: JEROME HUNTER
F: 21
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1200m, long-neck behind Dubai Adventure carrying 56kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1200m defeating Silver Bullet carrying 56kg at $2.80. On the up and should acquit herself well.
11. 11. Russian Choice
J: MICHAEL DEET: ANDREW NOBLET
F: 71
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bazzar with 56kg at $6. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Stawell Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1300m defeating Bertrand carrying 56kg at $2.60. Up a fair way in grade, place best.
7. 7. Yes Maxi
J: LUKE CURRIET: BEN BRISBOURNE
F: 321
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.75 len at Albury Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1400m defeating Etched In Blue with 57.5kg at $1.26. Before that 2nd of 11 at Albury Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1175m, 1.4 len behind Forte Cheval carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Harder now but is promising.
3. 3. Military Base
J: -T: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 1
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Claiming his maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1209m defeating Mosquito Award with 58kg at $13. Might find this too rich.
9. 9. Eden Rose
J: HARRY COFFEYT: JASON WARREN
F: 55401
Price History:
71.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
16

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