Randwick   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ARMISTICE HANDICAP 2400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.3).  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Rattle And Hum leading the way. AWESOME WONDER (5) tough mare who looks close to her top now third-up. Has a good record over this trip and was strong through the line when a close-up second over 2100m at Gosford on April 10. Maps well and is sure to be powering late. Go close. FUNAMBULIST (3) handy gelding back in his right grade after being outclassed when eighth over 2600m in the G2 Chairman's Quality at Randwick on April 6. Strips much fitter now and has the right figures to take this out. CASUAL CONNECTION (1) two of his four wins have come at this trip and looks set to peak today after sitting on the speed when a tenacious on-pace second over 1900m at Canterbury on April 17. On the quick back-up and expected to go close. OUR MARYANNE (4) underrated mare who relished the extra ground when a dominant winner over 2100m at Gosford on April 10. This is much stronger but she has the ability to take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,3,1,4.
1 5x742 CASUAL CONNECTION
J G SARGENT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J G Sargent, S Davison, C J T Davison, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, nose behind For Victory with 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm78 on March 27 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Zondee with 53.5kg at $26. Good effort last time – right in contention.
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N RAWILLER
BLACK, YELLOW SHAMROCKS, QUARTERED CAP
2 2x517 RATTLE AND HUM
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing, Miss H M Alderton, Azzurri Tiger Racing, S J Beaton, B P Bradley, M G Breen, DBG Racing, C L Dowsing, P J Edwards, K & T Racing, B C Lawrence, D Nelson, A Penaluna, S Schleemann, M A Stewart, J W Stone, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Rattle And Hum
Last start second last of 8 at Gosford Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Our Maryanne with 57kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw March 21 over 1850m on a rain affected track defeating Zenmaster carrying 56kg at $2.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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RACHEL KING
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
3 22x58 FUNAMBULIST
ANNABEL NEASHAM
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), N Wilson, E Barker, J Paltridge, M Hensley, G Curran, K Mader, G & Mrs J O'Riley, G Van Ameyden, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, French Champas, Maverick Racing & A Micmacher
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Double Cherry with 57kg at $5. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 6 over 2600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Circle Of Fire with 53kg at $14. One of the main contenders in this class.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 17861 OUR MARYANNE
CLARRY CONNERS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic)
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Gosford Bm78 April 10 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Awesome Wonder carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind City Of Lights carrying 54.5kg at $14. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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ANDREW ADKINS
RED, WHITE CHECKS, BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE CHECKS, BLUE PEAK, COLLAR
5 31x42 AWESOME WONDER
JOHN O'SHEA
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams)
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 27 over 1800m, 4 len behind City Of Lights with 56kg at $11. Last start 2nd of 8 at Gosford Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Our Maryanne with 55.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and should relish the step up to 2400m.
5
TYLER SCHILLER
YELLOW, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
6 x2115 VAGUER
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N Wilson
Last start 5th of 8 at Gosford Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Our Maryanne with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Albury Bm66 March 22 over 2400m defeating Fifi Blue carrying 59kg at $1.60. Capable of a strong showing.
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TOM SHERRY
Green Yellow, Dark Green Checks, Green Yellow Sleeves, Dark Green Horseshoes, White Cap
7 43054 OLYMPIC THEATRE
R & W FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd, N W Kelly & T And R (Mgr: R W Amiguet)
Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 13 over 2300m, 2 len behind Go Millo carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 27 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind City Of Lights carrying 55.5kg at $26. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap
8 55173 SO SNEEKY
AMANDA TURNER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms A Turner, L Kennedy & E Cioffi
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Gosford Mid Bm64 on April 4 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Gulf Of Tomini with 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 19 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Parabellum carrying 58kg at $7. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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R JONES
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
9 x0768 GOT AN INSPIRATION
MARK MINERVINI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Minervini), Mrs M Dean, Kick On Racing (Mgr: E Green), P Till, A Watts, Ms J Howell, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Mcleod), R Webb, R Rowlands, G Boyes, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R Dailey), R Gurr, S Jocumsen, Fun Forwhite (Mgr: Mrs S White), Dailey Racing & D McManus
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kingdom Of Logres with 56.5kg at $16. Before that 6th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 56.5kg at $9. Fully tested on his recent run.
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ZAC LLOYD
 Gold, Black Vee And Cap