Flemington Finals Race Day 2025 5 Jul 2025

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Race 7 3:30 PM 2500 3YO Qlty

MAHOGANY CHALLENGE FINAL

Bet Of The Day
Expert
Silk
Marc Ohlmus
Race 3 | 4. INHIBITIONS
T: J Cummings J: J Melham (55kg)
Expert
Marc Ohlmus
2. SHOCKLETZ
T: C Maher
J: H Coffey (57.5kg)
3. NEARCO FROD
T: Tony & C McEvoy
J: J Allen (57kg)
7. PROCHESTER
T: A Forsman
J: M Cartwright (55kg)
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.

Author
AI
Predictor
2. SHOCKLETZ
T: C Maher
J: H Coffey (57.5kg)
9. VELLASMACHINE
T: P Koumis
J: A Kelly (54.5kg)
10. CHAMPAGNE JENNI
T: S Jackson
J: C Newitt (54kg)
AI
Predictor

Our AI predictor analyses the past performances of each horse to determine how the race should be run. Outcomes are based on sectional data alone. Results are a prediction only and not guaranteed.

Author
VRC Member
Dean Finch
2. SHOCKLETZ
T: C Maher
J: H Coffey (57.5kg)
9. VELLASMACHINE
T: P Koumis
J: A Kelly (54.5kg)
5. ANT
T: C Waller
J: B Melham (56kg)
VRC Member
Dean Finch

Dean has been a VRC Member for 28 years. He was lucky to have a runner on Derby Day in 2016 and will be cheering on She’s An Artist this Saturday, a horse his wife has a share in. Here's hoping for a winner.

Author
Race Preview

Sticking with SHOCKLETZ (2). Loved her win here over 2000m two starts back when charging home off a strong tempo then she had to concede a fair bit of weight to rivals last time when staying at 2000m which potentially dulled her finish. That said, she still ran very well for second and now getting to 2500m, she can improve again. VELLASMACHINE (9) was the eye-catcher here last time, finding the line strongly for a narrow fourth. Can't see the rise in trip being an issue of his recent closing splits and with a bit more race craft he'll go close. CHAMPAGNE JENNI (10) was heavily backed to beat Shockletz and co two back before being given a negative ride at Sandown Hillside and flying home to just miss. Drawn better now, she can race on speed and figure in the finish. POLITELY DUN (1) is back from the G1 Qld Derby and will stay strongly, something many others are unproven at. FRONTLINE ACTION (11) next best.

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