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Today, October 14, 2025Flat4fSoft

Verdict

The speedy ODESSA (11) has raced well at Stake and group level and followed two big wins on the synthetic this preparation with a plainer effort in a strong handicap at Sandown-Hillside. Started $3.5 in that, and today she has the blinkers fitted for the first time. Meech will skip over and ride the speed and the well-bred filly is well-placed in this lineup. INTEREST POINT (3) has his third start for Matt Laurie and should be ready to test his best. Earlier in the year, he was only beaten 3.5L in the Group 3 Zeditave Stakes and Currie sticks from the 1L defeat this grade at Bendigo a month ago. EXUBERANCE (7) was okay at Sandown-Hillside resuming off a try in the Bendigo Guineas. She will be better for that and has won 2/2 second-up. Has a 1.5kg claim and can improve into the finish. Tougher sorting the remainder. EL SALTO (5) may be the best of them measured on his 2L win here two back in a 62.

11. Odessa
3. Interest Point
7. Exuberance

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11. 11. Odessa
J: LINDA MEECHT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: x2115
Price History:
1.83
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Aleppo Pine carrying 54kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 5.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm62 September 1 over 1000m defeating El Salto carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. Great chance to atone.
7. 7. Exuberance
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: MARK WALKER
F: 219x6
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 March 13 over 1200m defeating Gambino with 57.5kg at $6. Quick improver with claims.
3. 3. Interest Point
J: LUKE CURRIET: MATT LAURIE
F: 48x04
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Morphettville Bm66 on August 30 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Halliwell with 60.5kg at $3.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trembles with 60kg at $8. Ready to show his best.
5. 5. El Salto
J: SAM KENNEDYT: LESLIE ROBERTSON
F: 31216
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1100m, 6 len behind Happy Tiers with 56kg at $19. The start before that won by 2 len at this track Bm62 September 19 over 1000m defeating Normandy Lass with 56kg at $31. Won't be far away.
12. 12. Scream
J: JOHN ALLENT: AMY & ASH YARGI
F: 3x64x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
145
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 May 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tochka carrying 58.5kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 May 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Soju with 59kg at $14. Keep safe.
8. 8. Head And Heart
J: BLAIKE MCDOUGALLT: JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
F: 178x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
220
Verdict
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Flemington 3yo Hcp March 8 over 1100m, 12 len behind Mystic Reign with 54.5kg at $101. At his first start won by 3 len Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1000m defeating Pub Crawl with 58kg at $3.60. Better off following this run.
1. 1. Bancory Bay
J: JADE SMITHT: JACK LAING
F: 1610x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
178
Verdict
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP April 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Movin Out with 58kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tango Queen with 58kg at $10. Will take benefit from this outing but is worth a look.
6. 6. Peridot Star
J: SARAH FIELDT: LESLIE ROBERTSON
F: 85x08
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 10 len behind Beast Mode carrying 55kg at $71. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1100m, 8 len behind Happy Tiers with 57kg at $61. Needs to do a lot more.

Non-Runners

2. Documentary
J: ETHAN BROWNT: NICK RYAN
F: x6882
Price History:
2.88
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
18
9. Actuality
J: LUKE NOLENT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 44x21
Price History:
3.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
2
4. 4. Pocket Size
J: NADIA DANIELST: BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
F: 21x88
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sun Setting carrying 60kg at $14. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 60kg at $16. In the mix.

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