Flemington

Friday, October 2, 2026Flat1m

Verdict

Competitive clash for the staying types on a Derby/Oaks path. LEPOLO (2) sat back and proved far too good at Sandown Hillside last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths over CIGNETTI (3), who started favourite but had no luck at all when bottled away in run. Doubt Cignetti would've won but the price differential does look significant now given Cignetti should be on speed. SKUA (7) beat home MISS WAITITI (14) in a solid maiden win at Seymour last time out. The 2nd horse has won well since and fancy a stronger staying test up to 1800m here will suit both nicely. ARAGOG (4) placed second by 0.8 lengths last start when first up at this track and expected to go forward here, can find the frame.

2. Lepolo
3. Cignetti
7. Skua

Win Only

2. 2. Lepolo
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 11
Price History:
3.20
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, scored a big 3.5 len win in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m defeating Corretto with 58kg at $2. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 3.5 len win in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Cignetti with 56.5kg at $3.40. Big win last time and can solidify Derby favouritism.
5. 5. Vallice
J: MARK ZAHRAT: CIARON MAHER
F: 1x445
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude on September 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blind Raise carrying 56kg at $31. Before that 4th in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Judas Tree carrying 57kg at $2.35. Suited up in trip now.
14. 14. Miss Waititi
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 6x3
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Second-up. First start 6th of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Vallice carrying 55.5kg at $11. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Skua with 55kg at $3.50. Closed off well fresh and should stay this strongly.
4. 4. Aragog
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES
F: 714x2
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at this track on September 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lara Antipova carrying 57kg at $71. Previously second-up won by a neck in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on April 10 over 1312m in soft going defeating Sound System with 58kg at $14. Up in trip should suit, each way chance.
3. 3. Cignetti
J: BLAKE SHINNT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 35x12
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on August 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Passio with 57kg at $1.90. Second-up 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lepolo with 56.5kg at $2.35. No luck behind Lepolo last time and did start favourite there - can bounce back.
6. 6. Icy You
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 212
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m, long-neck behind Quick Finish with 59kg at $3.60. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on August 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Riverlea Prince carrying 57kg at $1.80. Nice type but have other form lines stronger.
7. 7. Skua
J: JOHN ALLENT: CIARON MAHER
F: 2x31
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Night Guard carrying 57kg at $2.40. Last start won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jean Georges with 57kg at $3.20. Solid win latest and looks a nice staying prospect.
13. 13. Notified
J: DECLAN BATEST: ARCHIE ALEXANDER
F: 5124
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
1. 1. Ko Phangan
J: JAMIE MOTTT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 64314
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Lepolo with 60kg at $4.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len in a 2yo Hcp at this track on July 18 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Notified with 59kg at $2.05. Definite winning chance. Has a bit to find on latest.
11. 11. Melbourne Boy
J: ETHAN BROWNT: CIARON MAHER
F: 3x53
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on August 28 over 1547m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arashi Flash with 55.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Scarole carrying 57kg at $6.50. Up in trip again suits but doubt he's quite up to this just yet.
8. 8. Arashi Flash
J: MICHAEL DEET: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 0314
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
12. 12. Corretto
J: BEN MELHAMT: CLINTON MCDONALD
F: 824
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
39

Non-Runners

10. 10. True Rebel
J: BILLY EGANT: DANNY O'BRIEN
F: 31
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
9. 9. Frank Whisper
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: MATT LAURIE
F: 84133
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on September 19 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Quick Finish carrying 59kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on July 31 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Wolves' Den carrying 57kg at $4.40. Nice type but have other form lines stronger.

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