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Flemington Nov 6 Selections and Comments by Peter Ellis (Updated)

Japanese pair Delta Blues and Pop Rock fighting out the 2006 Melbourne Cup. Image Quentin Lang

Race 1:

  1. Champagne Boom (1)
  2. Sisstar (11)
  3. Song Brocade [3]

Champagne Boom looked genuine Blue Diamond material when running away with listed Debutant Stakes at Caulfield Oct 13. Has options from outside draw.

Sisstar has won both her trials, quickly finding the front at Benalla [1000m] a week ago.

Song Brocade  picked up good ground in Maribyrnong Trial over this route and can place at good odds while Maher/Eustace first starters Bella Rosa [6] stays under notice.

 

Race 2:

  1. Mamzelle Tess (5)
  2. Mrs Gardenia (1)
  3. Samovare (2)

Mamzelle Tess is untried over 1700m but is in career best form placing behind Invincibella in Gr. 2 1400m this course before just failing to overhaul Shoko over the mile at Moonee Valley. Ideally drawn.

Mrs Gardenia couldn’t quicken in “sprint home” at Caulfield then back and wide at the Valley. Smart on day and is deserving of another chance.

Samovare has been placed numerous times at group level over the past 12 months and is nicely treated at the weights. Tired after doing too much early in Coongy

Shokora [10] will appreciate the return to mares grade and the step up in distance. Picked up late ground 1400m this course then caught in traffic in a “messy race” at the Valley.

Miss Siska [8] thwarted by inside bias in Balaklava Cup then not disgraced behind some classy types in Gr. 2 Tristarc, Won three of previous four while La Fleurette (9) can surprise at massive odds.

 

Race 3:

  1. Fifty Stars (10)
  2. Masculino (8)
  3. Suncraze (4)

Fifty Stars, Northern Hemisphere bred 4yo who has impressed in handful of starts winning four on the trot before working home strongly in two starts this campaign. Handles all conditions.

Masculino looked a decent middle-distance prospect when toying with his rivals at Flemington and Caulfield last winter. Won two of three first-up.

Suncraze, Tamworth trained 5yo powered home when 3rd in-form Trekking in this grade Randwick 1200m then a “tragedy beaten” when 2nd in Kosciuszko same route Oct 13. Effective all surfaces.

Beau Geste [12] was a close 4th Levendi in Carbine Club here last spring and is ready to fire following satisfactory efforts in two starts this time in.

Eclair Calling [9] at the top of his game scoring over this trip a Caulfield before 2nd imported Take it Intern 1700m same venue when peaked at 100m.

Man From Uncle [1] mixed his form since winning Group 2 Hobartville over this distance at Rosehill last year but did work to the line nicely over 1200m last time.

 

Race 4:

  1. Doukhan (3)
  2. Shraaoh (10)
  3. Sin To Win (1)

Doukhan worked home strongly behind Who Shot Thebarman in this year’s Sydney Cup and was very good on resumption batting on strongly 2nd Gr. 3 Craven Plate.

Shraaoh had form around Jaameh and Wall Of Fire when trained in England and does appear more  durable this campaign winning Goodwood 2800m before 2nd in 105 rated hcp at Newmarket.

Sin To Win was 4th in this race last year and has since won the 3200m Andrew Ramsden at this course. Not disgraced in Metro and Herbert Power. Over this odds.

Steel Prince [12] Irish import took a few runs to find form after a long break but has really found his way since stepping up to 2400m.

Kellstorm [8] lost his way after finishing in  Gr. 3 Bart Cummings last year but is back on track scoring easily over 2600m at Morphettville.

 

Race 5:

  1. Legend Of Condor (3)
  2. Fine Dane (7)
  3. Chabreet (6)

Legend Of Condor, was competitive against the best last season and is going much better than his form this campaign would indicate. Closed from rear 2nd well-regarded Diplomatico Randwick Listed 1200m.

Fine Dane, lightly raced gelding did a power of work when an eye-catching 3rd Written By Caulfield 1000m before just missing behind Valley winner Beauty at Bendigo.

Chabreet, Sydneysider towelled lesser lights on resumption Newcastle 900m before solid 3rd in-form Esperance W. Farm 1100m. All at sea on heavy last time.

Singular Sensation [8] Queensland filly spelled after demolishing her rivals in two starts last November. Check betting.

Nomothaj [1] Maribyrnong  Trial winner failed both at 1200m but is unbeaten first-up at 1000m.

 

French-trained Americain relishing the rain/softened surface at Flemington in 2010. Image: Quentin Lang.

Race 6:

  1. Into The Abyss (9)
  2. Khulaasa (2)
  3. Mirette  (12)

Into The Abyss is crying out for 1400m working home powerfully behind subsequent Gr. 1 winner Sunlight Caulfield 1200m desperately unlucky 4th Valley 1200m.

Khulaasa hasn’t missed the place in four starts at Flemington including recent 3rd smart males Wild Planet and Carbine Club winner Ranier.
Mirette, talented filly  never in doubt when returning from a short break Benalla 1400m before 6th in 1000 Guineas when did it tough.

Madam Rouge [10] raced too close in Tea Rose then didn’t get the 1600m in Dulcify. Worked to the post strongly when ridden quieter in listed 1400m at Randwick.

Beauty [5] made it three from three when overcoming a wide run Valley 1200m while Zizzis [3] was afforded a soft lead when successful at Caulfield.

Race 7

  1. Yucatan (11)
  2. Muntahaa (5)
  3. The Cliffsofmoher (2)

Yucatan had 12 months off after showing great potential earlier in career – including 2nd in Gr. 1 Racing Post Trophy – but has put that behind him placing behind classy Eziyra in Gr. 3 Ballyroan Stakes on his sixth start for the year.  Absolutely demolished his rivals in the Herbert Power.

Muntahaa lost his way last year but is in the zone this time around easily dispatching 19 opponents in  England’s premier staying handicap over 2800m at York.

The Cliffsofmoher, classy 5yo acquitted himself well in two local starts closing strongly in Caulfield Stakes before a solid 3rd in Caulfield Cup when not favoured by soft track.

Cross Counter [23] Northern Hemisphere 3yo scored dashing wins over 2400m at Ascot and Goodwood before fighting head 2nd stablemate Old Persian in the Great Voltigeur at York.

Best Solution [1] raced in the “slow lane” when 5th in Gr. 1 in Dubai but hasn’t missed a beat since winning four on the trot including Caulfield Cup. Carries same weight.
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Magic Circle [3] unbeaten in two starts since joining Ian Williams this year toying with his rivals in Chester Cup before beating well-regarded Red Verdon in two-miler at Sandown. .

 

 

Race 8:

  1. Kaonic (13)
  2. Life Less Ordinary (3)
  3. Radipole (12)

Kaonic acquitted himself well behind Kementari in Randwick Guineas last autumn and appears to be going even better winning twice at Randwick before closing 4th in Cameron. Heavy against last time.

Life Less Ordinary, versatile 7yo charged home when eventually secured clear running in Coongy then again no luck when 5th in Group 1 Mile here last Saturday.

Radipole was close-up in Gr. 1 Kennedy Mile last spring and is going much better than his form this campaign would indicate. Rain would assit. Top value.

Duca Valentinois [2] can mix his form but did hit the line with gusto when 3rd behind Cliff’s Edge in Valley Gr. 2; Muraaqeb [11] is drawn to get a cosy run while Kiwia [7] worked home nicely first-up.

 

Race 9:

  1. Brave Song (5)
  2. Trekking (6)
  3. Galaxy Raider (14)

Brave Song is proven over the straight course placing behind Voodoo Lad and Home Of The Brave. Always in the right spot when successful at Caulfield.
Trekking won four of past six including listed 1200m at Caulfield although he didn’t finish off when a short price favourite last time.

Galaxy Raider hasn’t appeared since fast finishing 3rd subsequent Gr. 2 winner Magic Consol over 1600m here in July but is good fresh. Value runner.

Comicas [1] went much to hard in lead when resuming over 1400m at Caulfield 24 days ago. Boasts a second behind American Mind Your Biscuits in Gr. 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen [1200m].

Snitzcraft [7] won four of 10 when trained in Queensland and will strip fitter for first-up 4th Brave Song when peaked after a wide run.

 

Race 10:

  1. Princess Posh (4)
  2. Savatiano (12)
  3. Cool Passion (5)

Princess Posh was set an impossible task at Randwick then never out of trouble luckless 3rd Valley 1600m. Beat Savatiano over this trip at Newcastle Sept 14.

Savatiano was posted wide at Newcastle then caught in traffic jam when 2nd Invincibella in Gr. 2 this route. Disappointing when a short-priced favourite Valley 1600m.

Cool Passion [5] was beaten a head in this race last year and is ready to produce a similar performance following three  starts from a break.

Fuhryk [11] chased home Viddora in Gr. 1 Winterbottom in Perth last season and latest effort Caulfield 1400m was encouraging, closing against the trend. Resin [9] has claims over this longer trip while Zumbelina (15] has been going great guns in Queensland.

 

BEST BET: Legend Of Condor

EACH WAY: Princess Posh

LONG SHOT: Galaxy Raider