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DARLEY MARIBYRNONG PLATE

10:45 AM Finished 1000 2YO G3
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Results

Silk
1st
2. TORNADO VALLEY
Silk
2nd
7. TALES OF TIME
Silk
3rd
11. LUNA VEGA
Silk
4th
4. CARNEVALE

We kick off 10 races on Melbourne Cup day with a typically tough 2yo affair. Most of these are on debut and they likely hold the key, with the raced form strong but certainly not unbeatable. Loved the jumpout win of CARNEVALE (4), a colt by Pinatubo out of the good mare Fiesta for the Hayes yard who have a knack of winning these early 2yo races. Zahra hops aboard and he should take plenty of beating. BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU (3) is a Brazen Beau colt for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who looked good winning a Cranbourne jumpout. Expecting him to run well. TALES OF TIME (7) is another Pinatubo colt, for Clinton McDonald. He was given a quiet time when closing well in a recent jumpout, market will be key with this stable. DIAMETER (5) is a Brazen Beat colt who has jumped out well and the Lane/Waller combination is worth respecting. LUNA VEGA (11) is a Lucky Vega filly who looked sharp in her recent jumpout win.

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1
Silk
12. SALUKI Rtg 0 T: Tony & C McEvoy   J: L Currie (56kg)
2
Silk
2. TORNADO VALLEY Rtg 96 T: C Maher   J: E Brown (58kg)
3
Silk
1. KNURL Rtg 72 T: Tony & C McEvoy   J: H Coffey (58kg)
1
Silk
4. CARNEVALE Rtg 0 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Zahra (58kg)
2
Silk
3. BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU Rtg 0 T: M Price & M Jnr   J: B Mertens (58kg)
3
Silk
7. TALES OF TIME Rtg 0 T: C McDonald   J: B Melham (58kg)
1
Silk
1. KNURL Rtg 72 T: Tony & C McEvoy   J: H Coffey (58kg)
2
Silk
2. TORNADO VALLEY Rtg 96 T: C Maher   J: E Brown (58kg)
3
Silk
4. CARNEVALE Rtg 0 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Zahra (58kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

We kick off 10 races on Melbourne Cup day with a typically tough 2yo affair. Most of these are on debut and they likely hold the key, with the raced form strong but certainly not unbeatable. Loved the jumpout win of CARNEVALE (4), a colt by Pinatubo out of the good mare Fiesta for the Hayes yard who have a knack of winning these early 2yo races. Zahra hops aboard and he should take plenty of beating. BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU (3) is a Brazen Beau colt for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who looked good winning a Cranbourne jumpout. Expecting him to run well. TALES OF TIME (7) is another Pinatubo colt, for Clinton McDonald. He was given a quiet time when closing well in a recent jumpout, market will be key with this stable. DIAMETER (5) is a Brazen Beat colt who has jumped out well and the Lane/Waller combination is worth respecting. LUNA VEGA (11) is a Lucky Vega filly who looked sharp in her recent jumpout win.

 

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Trainer Jockey Form
My Pick

Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Maribyrnong Trl on October 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Eurocanto carrying 58kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1000m defeating Dance The Boogie with 58kg at $1.40. Smart type who can go on with it.

Career/Overall2: 1-0
Prize Money$25475.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamBRAZEN BEAU-MOLLYCODDLE
ColourBR
Past Races
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueBDGO
Date of MeetingSat 18Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLinda Meech (58)
Finishing Position4
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 4Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (58)

Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Debutant Stks on October 15 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Torture with 58kg at $4.40. Should prove competitive once more.

Career/Overall1: 0-1
Prize Money$18000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamTOO DARN HOT (GB)-OKLAHOMA GIRL
ColourB/BR
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingWed 15Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMark Zahra (58)

Debutant by Brazen Beau out of Single Princess. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on October 20. Looks very smart, should go close.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamBRAZEN BEAU-SINGLE PRINCESS
ColourB

Colt by Pinatubo facing the starter for the first time. Won a Flemington jump-out on October 17. Ticks plenty of boxes, go close.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamPINATUBO (IRE)-FIESTA
ColourB

Colt by Brazen Beau facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on October 17. Looks a sharp type and must respect Waller polish.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamBRAZEN BEAU-CIRCULAR
ColourBR

Colt by Portland Sky facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Caulfield on October 22. Respecting.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamPORTLAND SKY-SANTA FE ROSE (NZ)
ColourB/BR

First starter by Pinatubo out of Cinderella. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on October 27. Very wary, watch the betting.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamPINATUBO (IRE)-CINDERELLA
ColourB

At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Debutant Stks on October 15 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Torture carrying 56kg at $5.50. Hard to beat with that race experience.

Career/Overall1: 0-1
Prize Money$36000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamSNITZEL-ENNIS HILL
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position2
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingWed 15Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (56)

First starter by Zoustar out of Karuta Queen. Runner-up in a Mornington jump-out on October 15. Respecting top yard.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamZOUSTAR-KARUTA QUEEN
ColourB

Filly by Hellbent making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Horsham on October 20. Market best guide.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamHELLBENT-FLYING JESS
ColourB

Filly by Lucky Vega facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on October 27. Looks talented, respecting.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamLUCKY VEGA (IRE)-LUCID DREAMER (GB)
ColourBR

First starter by Blue Point out of Queen's Crown. Won a jump-out at Flemington on October 10. Tony & Calvin McEvoy debutant worth keeping safe.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamBLUE POINT (IRE)-QUEEN'S CROWN
ColourB

Filly by Graff on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on October 27. Should be ready to run well.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamGRAFF-CASQUETS
ColourBR

Filly by Nicconi on debut. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on October 21. Prefer to see this one.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamNICCONI-DARCI DRAMA (NZ)
ColourB
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
Silk
1
KNURL (4)
Silk
2
TORNADO VALLEY (2)
Silk
3
BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU (10)
Silk
4
CARNEVALE (11)
Silk
5
DIAMETER (8)
Silk
6
PRINCE OF PORTLAND (7)
Silk
7
TALES OF TIME (5)
Silk
8
FREE FLYING (1)
Silk
9
DAILY REWARD (6)
Silk
10
HELLFIRE JESS (3)
Silk
11
LUNA VEGA (12)
Silk
12
SALUKI (1)
Silk
13
SIMPLY STEFFI (10)
Silk
14
SPIRIT OF NICCONI (9)
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