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Today, October 16, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

SOCIAL GRACES (4) has taken plenty of time to mature, and this million-dollar yearling will be making her debut as a 4YO, which suggests that she must have been worth waiting for. Her solid trial form says she will be ready to rumble on debut. COSMIC EAGLE (7) made some progress last season as a 3YO, and her recent spell would have done her the world of good. She has trialled up strongly in the lead up to her return, and only a wide gate is the query. Each way. SEQUOIA (11) had no chance last start after settling back and wide here 2 weeks ago. She is better than that and is worth another chance. FIERCE CRITIC (1) resumes from a spell after showing promise last season as a 3YO. A couple of quiet trials will have her fit, and she can figure in the top 4 at odds. MICHONNE'S KATANA (13) has been taken along quietly and will be a lot stronger this season, after ending her last prep with a third as the favourite at Bathurst in June. Include in all top 4 combos.

4. Social Graces
7. Cosmic Eagle
11. Sequoia

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4. 4. Social Graces
J: LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELINT: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
Price History:
3.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Four-year-old mare (Wootton Bassett - Gaudeamus) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Randwick trial over 1050m on September 25. Beautifully drawn and will be ready to rumble.
7. 7. Cosmic Eagle
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
F: 2638x
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
153
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Parkes Super Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Graynita with 57kg at $3.10. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Wyong F&M Mdn February 10 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Lipstick with 57kg at $7.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
10. 10. Velastra
J: LEE MAGORRIANT: RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
F: 5
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
At debut, got back early 5th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Wyong on August 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind I'm Ya Huckleberry with 55.5kg at $13. Trialled on September 25 at Randwick over 1050m and finished eighth. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Better for that experience and can measure up.
13. 13. Michonnes Katana
J: MITCHELL BELLT: GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
F: 7x43x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
123
Verdict
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Italus carrying 57kg at $2.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn May 16 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Celebes Sea carrying 58kg at $14. Looks all set for a effective return.
11. 11. Sequoia
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: MICHAEL FREEDMAN
F: 48
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 in a Mdn at Goulburn on September 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Centimetre with 56kg at $4. Second-up got back early 8th of 10 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on October 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Whoopi Do with 56kg at $9.50. This more suitable so gets chance to break through.
1. 1. Fierce Critic
J: GRANT BUCKLEYT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 5320x
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
227
Verdict
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn March 4 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind Oso Spirited with 56kg at $20. On debut fifth of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Hush Hush with 55.5kg at $8.50. Capable of a bold return.
2. 2. Busy Bee
J: LIAM RIORDANT: MARK MINERVINI
F: 22x5
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last in a small field in a Mdn at this track on October 3 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Thorsten carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Super Mdn at Port Macquarie on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Rockbarton Marshal carrying 57kg at $3.60. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
3. 3. Llantarnam
J: REECE JONEST: DAVID PFIEFFER
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Mare by Justify facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on September 29 at Hawkesbury over 1000m and finished seventh. Fitter for recent trials but looks safely held.
5. 5. Oakfield Kansas
J: AARON BULLOCKT: DAMIEN LANE
F: 7x
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 7 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Gosford on April 9 over 1100m, 10 len behind Revolutionary Star with 56.5kg at $91. Will take great benefit from this run.
12. 12. Wild Yarn
J: LOUISE DAYT: RON QUINTON
F: 7
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 9 in a F&M Mdn at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mayleigh with 56.5kg at $31. Has upside and may pay to follow up.
9. 9. The Weapon
J: DEON LE ROUXT: GARY NICKSON
F: 9
Price History:
151.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Canterbury on September 16 over 1100m, 11 len behind Crescent King with 53.5kg at $151. Don't think she will trouble this field.
6. 6. Sweet Disposition
J: WILLIAM STANLEYT: JAY HOPKINS
F: 8
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Taree on September 22 over 1008m, slow going 8 len behind Langlo Crossing carrying 57kg at $71. Poorly drawn and likely to struggle.
8. 8. Emerald Evie
J: LEESHELLE SMALLT: EDWARD CUMMINGS
F: 9x8
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second-up. First start ran second last of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Werribee on May 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Privateer with 56kg at $101. Returned from break 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind He's On Point carrying 57.5kg at $101. Hard to have on what she has shown so far.

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