Moonee Valley

Tomorrow, September 6, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

Interesting race. DESERT LIGHTNING (4) has a couple of key advantages here. He's had the benefit of a lead in run, trying hard in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes behind Private Eye, boxing on gamely for second. That should have brought him on nicely, and while drawn wide, he has the speed to push forward in a field littered with stayers who are likely here for a poke around. ZARDOZI (13) is the interesting one. She's incredibly well weighted here with 55kg given her ability as an Oaks winner and multiple G1 placegetter since. Now with Ciaron Maher, it's tricky to know if she'll be sharp enough first up off two so-so trials. MOIRA (6) was good in the Lawrence behind Private Eye & Desert Lightning, making solid ground late. Not sure where she gets to from the wide gate but she's come back well. ANISETTE (8) was okay in the same race, good very late there. She can improve as well, as can ATTRITION (2) out of the same race although he has the most ground to make up.

4. Desert Lightning
13. Zardozi
6. Moira

R8 1500m Hcap

4. 4. Desert Lightning
J: LUKE NOLENT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 024x2
Price History:
2.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after two months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Private Eye carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $41. Fitter and looks very well placed here.
6. 6. Moira
J: DAMIAN LANET: CHRIS WALLER
F: 1x0x4
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing second-up today. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Private Eye carrying 57kg at $10. At only start last preparation 14th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Stefi Magnetica with 54kg at $11. Great return but tactics from the draw are the worry.
13. 13. Zardozi
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: CIARON MAHER
F: 3230x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup April 12 over 3200m, 7 len behind Arapaho carrying 53kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fangirl with 57kg at $31. Class mare who gets in awfully well, if fit enough.
8. 8. Anisette
J: MARK ZAHRAT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 9x0x6
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing second-up today. Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Private Eye with 57kg at $41. At only start last preparation ran last of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 54kg at $61. Solid return and has each way claims.
2. 2. Attrition
J: BEAU MERTENST: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: 828x9
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Private Eye carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on March 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Marble Arch with 58kg at $12. Can improve here.
11. 11. Glint Of Silver
J: MICHAEL DEET: DAVID PFIEFFER
F: 279x4
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller on August 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Pop Award carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Les Vampires with 56kg at $7.50. Fitter and can give cheek from the perfect draw.
12. 12. Rumbled Again
J: HARRY COFFEYT: MICHAEL TROTTER
F: 50x93
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 4yo+ Hcp on August 23 over 1523m, 1.2 len behind Hard To Cross with 54kg at $21. Rough hope.
1. 1. Knights Choice
J: ROBBIE DOLANT: J G SYMONS & S LAXON
F: 0051x
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
305
7. 7. Goldman
J: RYAN MALONEYT: KELVIN BOURKE
F: 7154x
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
209
10. 10. Mark Twain
J: JAMIE MOTTT: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 231x8
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
28
5. 5. Torranzino
J: CELINE GAUDRAYT: PAUL PREUSKER
F: 4212x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
128
3. 3. Thedoctoroflove
J: DANIEL MOORT: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 6120x
Price History:
81.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
154

Non-Runners

9. Adelaide River
J: JYE MCNEILT: KRIS LEES
F: 404x8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 11 months 8th of 12 at Rosehill Springprev on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind War Eternal with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Eliyass carrying 56kg at $16. Okay fresh but likely to need further.

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