Flemington

Today, October 3, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

Good race with Coolmore Stud Stakes implications. NATURAL FLING (10) comes back to her own age having started favourite in the G1 Moir Stakes last time and running a brave third behind My Gladiola. 1100m should suit her better and she might just prove too fast for them. Keen to see the return of THE NEXT EPISODE (3) who did give Natural Fling a bath when they met at Gold Coast earlier in the year. Jury was out over his Sydney trials but he appears to have jumped out better since. Fancy he'll improve for the run but he's very good. OVER EXCITED (11) was just touched off here last time in the Cap D'antibes. That race was faster than the boys in the Poseidon where MBUBE (7) and BIG SKY (2) ran second and third respectively. Mbube was well backed there and can improve, as can Big Sky who was off a decent break.

10. Natural Fling
3. The Next Episode
11. Over Excited

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10. 10. Natural Fling
J: DAMIAN LANET: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 12x13
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 4 len in the G3 Quezette Stakes at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Scintillation with 56kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in the G1 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind My Gladiola with 50kg at $3. Very hard to catch back to own age group.
3. 3. The Next Episode
J: MARK ZAHRAT: CIARON MAHER
F: 1211x
Price History:
2.63
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
134
Verdict
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Gold Coast Mm Nat 2yo SW May 22 over 1000m slow track defeating Natural Fling with 57kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.9 len Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn March 11 over 1000m slow track defeating Under Focus with 58kg at $2.60. Smashed Natural Fling in Qld, look for him charging late.
11. 11. Over Excited
J: ETHAN BROWNT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 12
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 1.75 len in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Geelong on August 28 over 1147m on a soft track defeating Icelady carrying 57kg at $3.30. Last start 2nd of 13 in the G3 Cap D'Antibes Stakes at this track on September 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Satono Glow carrying 56kg at $3.10. Just edged out here last time - she's a good filly.
7. 7. Mbube
J: BILLY EGANT: LLOYD KENNEWELL
F: 1x2
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third race start. Promising on debut as favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len in a 2yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on June 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Stars Of Dom with 56.5kg at $3.50. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G3 Poseidon Stakes at this track on September 12 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Paradoxium with 57kg at $2.80. Nice return and should come on from that.
2. 2. Big Sky
J: JORDAN CHILDST: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 11x3
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 in the G3 Poseidon Stakes at this track on September 12 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Paradoxium with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 3 len in the G3 Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield on January 31 over 1000m defeating Invincible Son with 59kg at $1.60. Fitter now and can give a sight.
9. 9. Pocketfullofcash
J: BLAKE SHINNT: REECE GOODWIN
F: 1x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by 2.5 len in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1000m defeating Artison with 58kg at $2.30. Looks smart but is thrown in the deep end here.
8. 8. Doubt Time
J: MICHAEL DEET: NICK RYAN
F: 1x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose in a 2yo Hcp at Caulfield on July 25 over 1100m in soft going defeating Resolutely with 52.5kg at $8. Nice type, this is a tough ask.
6. 6. Buggsy
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 13x14
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up won by a head in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1000m in the wet defeating Jacaranda carrying 53kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 in the G3 Poseidon Stakes at this track on September 12 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Paradoxium carrying 57kg at $18. Going well but can't see him improving enough.
1. 1. Stretan Ruler
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES
F: 4125x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper March 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Guest House with 56.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Closer To Free with 57kg at $7. Good 2yo, market best guide fresh.
5. 5. Zambales
J: JAMIE MOTTT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 54x21
Price History:
71.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Somethings Burnin' with 58kg at $1.65. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Meness carrying 58kg at $2. Back in trip and up in grade are negatives.
4. 4. Alibaba
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: KEN & KASEY KEYS
F: 1389x
Price History:
91.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
182

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