2025 Super Saturday 8 Mar 2025

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Race 6 2:55 PM 2000 3YO+ OPEN

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Expert
Marc Ohlmus
10. ARAMCO
T: C Waller
J: K Teetan (56kg)
3. MIDDLE EARTH
T: C Maher
J: M Zahra (57.5kg)
6. YOUNG WERTHER
T: D O'Brien
J: D Lane (57kg)
Expert
Marc Ohlmus

Racing has been part of Marc's life since he can remember listening to it as a kid. Now a member of SkyRacing, TAB racing team, Marc will be on track hosting the VRC Punters Club on Saturday.

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Predictor
1. DUKE DE SESSA
T: C Maher
J: H Coffey (59.5kg)
6. YOUNG WERTHER
T: D O'Brien
J: D Lane (57kg)
3. MIDDLE EARTH
T: C Maher
J: M Zahra (57.5kg)
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Author
Member
Nicole Loughnan
8. SHAIYHAR
T: T Busuttin & N Young
J: C Williams (56kg)
1. DUKE DE SESSA
T: C Maher
J: H Coffey (59.5kg)
2. SMOKIN' ROMANS
T: C Maher
J: J Melham (57.5kg)
Member
Nicole Loughnan

Nicole's love for horses began 12 years ago, shared by her now husband, a VRC Member. She joined soon after and now owns three horses herself. Excitedly, Nicole thinks she has a few winners in her selections.

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DUKE DE SESSA (1) made a great return to racing, winning at G3 level over 1600m at Caulfield with 60kg, defeating Marble Arch who came out and won the G2 Blamey impressively last week. He's a Caulfield Cup winner who is far better suited at this trip, and at the set weights. YOUNG WERTHER (6) did beat Duke De Sessa at set weights at Caulfield first up last time in and he does race very well at Flemington. Sets up nicely from the low draw. Big watch on MIDDLE EARTH (3) who makes his Australian debut. He was brought out as a top Melbourne Cup hope but we haven't seen him yet. Third to Isle Of Jura and Goliath in the G2 Hardwicke last time in is world-class form. Market will be the key. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (9) hit the line nicely fresh after settling back. Stays at 2000m against some capable types here but he can run well. SHAIYHAR (8) gets back to Flemington where he races best.

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