Randwick 25 Feb 2017
GOING: H(8)
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Schweppes Skyline Stakes 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64). |
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A field of 11 faces the starter in this year's renewal of the Group 2 Skyline Stakes with a number of promising types set to clash over the 1200m journey. Speed anticipated from both Eden Roc and Coruscate. EDEN ROC was no match for Veranillo last start, however he showed good improvement and looks to be heading the right way. Drawn to receive all the favours and gives the impression he will relish the step up in trip. Hard to beat. Eden Roc can boot up from an inside draw. EDEN ROC ran third last start in the Lonhro Plate. Led on that occasion and fought on bravely when collared. DRACARYS was a debut winner at Warwick Farm last start on a testing track. Plenty to like about the run. May go back from a wide draw here and be charging home late. SINGLE BULLET and CORUSCATE the value players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking to play both Eden Roc and Dracarys.
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DIAMOND TATHAGATA
MARK NEWNHAM 9YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG K K Ng Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he was slowly away; 2nd of 12 starters at this track Inglis Nursery in Dec over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind She Will Reign with 56kg. Trialled at Randwick over 1050m on Feb 16. Passing. |
6 G SCHOFIELD |
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MENARI
GERALD RYAN 9YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: G Altomonte), G Altomonte, Ms L N Smith & G Severino Scratched. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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SINGLE BULLET
GARY PORTELLI 9YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K Portelli, Mrs J Christou, Mrs B McElvogue, Mrs V Potts, Mrs L Johnson, Mrs R Scotchbrook, Mrs M Maher, Miss G Watson, Mrs L Jones, Mrs E Eaton, Mrs E Cullen, Mrs T Crowley, Mrs N Newton, J Baker, P Peters, M Powell, R Cullen, S Curry, D J McFadden & Orange (Mgr: Mrs D Ward) Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 starters (jumped awkwardly; checked near 600m; lacerations) at Wyong 2yo M.Millions in Dec over 1100m, a neck behind Madeenaty carrying 56.5kg. Last start inquiry into performance and laid out in straight; 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm 2yo Hcp Jan 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3/4 len behind Colesberg with 58kg. Showing promise. |
11 TIM CLARK |
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COLESBERG
DAVID PAYNE 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Shandy Hills Racing (Mgr: A C Hills), J D Adams, Mrs C M Adams, M R Neumann, P Taylor, Mrs S Taylor, P R Jackson, Mrs S M Jackson, McPherson McPherson & Mrs Y Reilly Freshened since an encouraging debut always well back before the turn; won by 3/4 len (slowly away; carried wide near 100m) Warwick Farm 2yo Hcp Jan 7 over 1200m in the wet defeating Single Bullet carrying 57kg. Surprised plenty on debut. Value hope. |
9 T ANGLAND |
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SUNNY BOY
M, W & J HAWKES 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Matthew Wong Leung Pak Since last run he has trialed at Warwick Farm trial over 800m on 20/02/2017; Last outing overraced early, middle stages and galloped on; 3rd in a small field at this track in the LR Lonhro Plate Feb 4 over 1100m, 1-3/4 len behind Veranillo with 56kg. Race before hampered at start; 2nd of 9 starters at this track 2yo Plate Jan 21 over 1000m, slow track; 3/4 len behind Exceeds carrying 56kg. Fought on last time. Big chance. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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EPHESIAN
ANTHONY CUMMINGS 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M N Parker-Walshe, L B Heery, T J McIver, T Mason, L M Toll, J G Roberts, G J Morgan & B Sue Resumes from a spell after only had one start last when he was with blinkers first time; 3rd of 11 runners at Moonee Valley Inglis Banner in Oct last year over 1000m, on slow going 3-1/4 len behind Azazel with 57kg. Warwick Farm trial over 800m on Feb 20. Passing. |
8 R THOMPSON |
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CORUSCATE
JOHN O'SHEA 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Godolphin Encouraging debut tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3/4 len (jumped awkwardly) Canterbury 2yo Mdn Feb 3 over 1100m defeating Albumin carrying 57kg. Nice debut. Has appeal up in grade. |
5 B AVDULLA |
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DRACARYS
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN 9YO BROWN HORSE 55.0KG James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing, Doyles Breeding & Racing, P Mehrten, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, A & Mrs F A Ingham, G1g Racing & Breeding, S N Gillard & D Saab Encouraging debut won by 1-1/4 len (carried wide near turn) Warwick Farm 2yo Mdn Feb 8 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Brook Magic carrying 57kg. Strong debut winner. Respect. |
10 C W BROWN |
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CUBA
JOHN P THOMPSON 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Joy Luck (Mgr: A J Crisafi) Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Jumped well in the market at debut, 5th in a small field at this track in the LR Lonhro Plate Feb 4 over 1100m, 3-1/4 len behind Veranillo carrying 56kg. Jockey a plus. |
7 HUGH BOWMAN |
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ALL DAY
JOHN P THOMPSON 9YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG M C McKay, Miss S E Cook, Mrs C M McKay & J A Sylvester Two-year-old colt (Domesday - Always Loyal) will no doubt benefit for the three trials leading in today's debut. Last trial won barrier trial over 800m at Gosford on Feb 15. Dismiss. |
2 J PARR |
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SOUFFRANT
PETER ROBL 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG S Fathers, J L Johnson-Bannister, S Morris & R L McCabe Two-year-old colt (Sebring - Suffer In Silence) will no doubt benefit for the three trials leading in today's debut. Last trial won trial at Warwick Farm over 808m Feb 6. Trials have been fair. Not the worst. |
4 JASON COLLETT |
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