05:30 May 16, 2026
GOOD (4)
2800m
Lexus Andrew Ramsden - OPEN LR
Flemington
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10. Zakouma (9)
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9. The Western Front (14)
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1. Changingoftheguard (8)
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4. Newlook (12)
Fascinating edition of the Andrew Ramsden with a Melbourne Cup slot up for grabs. ZAKOUMA (10) had been making his way through the grades nicely before last start as the $2.05 favourite, getting much further back than ideal, dashing home well under the circumstances. Quickly to 2800m but he should handle it and whilst not well in at the set weights, he profiles as if he'll make the grade sooner rather than later. THE WESTERN FRONT (9) is in great form over these staying trips, coming away to win well here over 2500m last start. He'll relish the 2800m and take beating again. The interesting one is last start G1 Sydney Cup winner CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (1) who led at a crawl and held them off at 50/1. He's got the class but how much he regresses will be interesting. NEWLOOK (4) was okay in the Sydney Cup having won nicely prior. Fancy he wants wet ground but he can still win. AMERICAN WOLF (13) won the St Leger over this route as a 3yo and will stay all day.
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Other Rules: Three place dividends paid. SP: Starting Price is the final fixed price offered by Stake.
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