AU - Flemington - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

57.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Interesting little race to kick off Makybe Diva Stakes Day. RUSKA ROMA (7) resumes having last been seen winning the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes. Fairly long spell here and 6f will be on the sharp side but she gets in light and looks a strong chance. JETT SMASH (6) resumes. He won three in a row to start last campaign before getting over a mile. Has plenty of ability and D Lane on from a low draw helps. MARKDEL (3) has been racing very well in similar races. The bar goes up now but he'll be hard to beat again. SPACE RIDER (1) seems to go best fresh before dropping off. He's good enough to win.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck in a Bm94 at Rosehill on August 15 over 6f in soft going defeating Grand Impact with 115lbs at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 9 in a 3&4yo Bm78 at Rosehill on February 21 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Signor Tortoni with 128lbs at $5. Beat a good field fresh and looks well placed despite the big weight jump. 1st Pick 2 Eagle Express Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	161	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck in a Bm94 at Rosehill on August 15 over 6f in soft going defeating Grand Impact with 115lbs at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 9 in a 3&4yo Bm78 at Rosehill on February 21 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Signor Tortoni with 128lbs at $5. Beat a good field fresh and looks well placed despite the big weight jump.
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Caulfield LR Twilight Glow November 29 over 7f slow track defeating Jenni Gone Bonkers carrying 123lbs at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw August 31 2025 over 6f in the wet defeating Ottolenghi with 122lbs at $1.45. Gets in light and will be charging home. 2nd Pick 7 Ruska Roma Jockey: Luke Cartwright Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Luke Cartwright T: Grahame Begg	86	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Caulfield LR Twilight Glow November 29 over 7f slow track defeating Jenni Gone Bonkers carrying 123lbs at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Seymour F&M Mdn-Sw August 31 2025 over 6f in the wet defeating Ottolenghi with 122lbs at $1.45. Gets in light and will be charging home.
6	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 9 over 1m, soft track, 0.5 len behind Highvol carrying 126lbs at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.5 len Sale 0 - 62 March 1 over 6f slow track defeating Small Town Hero carrying 132lbs at $3.50. Nice type who should run well fresh. 3rd Pick 6 Jett Smash Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Damian Lane T: Danny O'brien	122	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 9 over 1m, soft track, 0.5 len behind Highvol carrying 126lbs at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.5 len Sale 0 - 62 March 1 over 6f slow track defeating Small Town Hero carrying 132lbs at $3.50. Nice type who should run well fresh.

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