Moonee Valley

Today, September 5, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

Tricky start but we've landed on CROSSBOW (1) who got too far back here last start and peaked late. The win two back still looks the best piece of form in this field and while he has 60kg again, Shinn goes aboard to offset any map issues. MIEWA (6) has been solid in two runs back from a spell and should relish stepping up to a mile now. He ran on well at Sandown Lakeside last time and draws to sit closer now. GODTFRED KIRK (2) won nicely two back at Sandown Lakeside before a luckless run here last time, not far behind Crossbow when firmly in the market. Similar map issues may present themselves from another inside draw as he's likely to be last on the fence. GRAPHIC SIGHT (4) has been strong to the line his past couple and should be able to take up a prominent spot now. Can figure. ORNOS (5) comes through the Crossbow race with each way claims.

1. Crossbow
6. Miewa
2. Godtfred Kirk

R1 1600m 3yo

1. 1. Crossbow
J: BLAKE SHINNT: CHRIS WALLER
F: x2212
Price History:
3.25
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bingi carrying 60kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Flemington 3yo Bm70 August 2 over 1410m defeating Hillier with 59.5kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time out. Brings the right form to this.
2. 2. Godtfred Kirk
J: JAMIE MOTTT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 514
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bingi with 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw August 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Autumn Mystery with 57kg at $7.50. Hard to knock.
5. 5. Ornos
J: DAMIAN LANET: DANNY O'BRIEN
F: 9x643
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bingi carrying 56.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Planet Red carrying 59kg at $4.60. Not out of this.
6. 6. Miewa
J: JORDAN CHILDST: NICK RYAN
F: 66x44
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up got back early 4th of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on July 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Ole Dancer carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Godtfred Kirk with 57kg at $3.20. Well placed. Should relish this trip.
4. 4. Graphic Sight
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: 3x136
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 (69) on August 16 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ninja with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Burj with 56kg at $7. Maps nicely, can measure up.
3. 3. Menshevik
J: MICHAEL DEET: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 8x621
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1512m defeating Smother with 57kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn on August 1 over 1300m, in the wet; 11 len behind Ninja with 56.5kg at $3.40. Harder here but not hopeless.
7. 7. Poor Ol Johny Ray
J: TOM PREBBLET: DENIS PAGAN
F: 56
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
52

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