Randwick   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: H(9)

Liverpool City Cup 1300m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain   Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64).  

One of the more intriguing races of the afternoon with a number of differing form-lines converging in this year's renewal of the Group 3 Liverpool City Cup. Speed anticipated from Chetwood, Leebaz and Testashadow. CHETWOOD started hard in the market in the Group 2 Australia Stakes and in truth was one of the first horses beaten. Comes back to Sydney with his tail between his legs, however he is clearly worth another chance, as he rates highly on best form. Drawn to get a soft lead and expecting him to bounce right back. Chetwood works forward along with Leebaz. CHETWOOD didn't look comfortable on resuming around Moonee Valley in the Australia Stakes last start. Heads back up the highway here and expect a sharply improved result. Should find the front with minimal fuss from barrier 2 and take plenty of catching. MCCREERY resumes after a campaign in which the UK import really found his feet. Won both the Rowley Mile and Kingston Town Stakes. Will be better over a bit more ground however Bowman rides and the son of Big Bad Bob possesses a solid first up record. SNIPPETS LAND boasts race fitness over the above mentioned pair and has placed in his past two outings. BIG MONEY was finding the line well in the Southern Cross Stakes last start. Might now be ready for seven furlongs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Chetwood, he deserves another chance.
1 019x7 LEEBAZ
M, W & J HAWKES
14YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), D V Russo, P J Duggan, Brian Carroll Investments (Mgr: B D Carroll) & B & G McAlister (Mgr: Mrs G J McAlister)
Having second run back today. First-up after nine months didn't do much in the run; 7th of 12 starters at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Winx carrying 59kg. Previously second-up failed to make an impression; 6th of 10 runners at Flemington in the G3 Tab Rewards in Mar last year over 1400m, 1-1/4 len behind Red Bomber carrying 58.5kg. Passing.
9
TOMMY BERRY
Black, White Star And Cap
2 352x0 AROD
CHRIS WALLER
13YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Two Towers Partnership
Having second run back today. First-up after three months overraced early stages; raced on the pace before fading to run last at Caulfield in the G1 C.F. Orr Stakes Feb 11 over 1400m, 9-1/4 len behind Black Heart Bart with 59kg. Previously second-up struggled in the run; 10th of 11 runners at Deauville in the G1 Jacques Marois in Aug last year over 1600m, 5-3/4 len behind Ribchester with 59.5kg. Back in grade. Can improve.
4
T ANGLAND
Light blue, yellow spots, armlets and diamond on cap
3 111x6 CHETWOOD
JOHN O'SHEA
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months hung out near turn; struggled in the run; 6th of 9 starters at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust. Stakes Jan 27 over 1200m, 6-1/2 len behind Malaguerra with 58.5kg. Previously second-up won by 2-1/4 len Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm78) in Aug last year over 1350m slow track defeating Conarchie with 60.5kg. Expecting sharp improvement.
2
TIM CLARK
Royal Blue
4 x7542 BIG MONEY
RODNEY NORTHAM
14YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Gunter, Mrs L M Gunter, C G Wallace, Mrs T L Wallace & R And R Racing (Mgr: R P Northam)
Recent form hard to fault. Last run blundered at start and wide throughout; made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 runners at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Feb 13 over 1200m, a nose behind Le Romain carrying 57kg. The start before that; eased back early on with blinkers first time; 4th in a small field at Rosehill in the G2 Expressway Stks Jan 28 over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Music Magnate with 58.5kg. Latest form solid.
1
R THOMPSON
Yellow, Black Diamonds
5 1162x MCCREERY
CHRIS WALLER
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), N Greenhalgh, Mrs M Greenhalgh, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, I Bruce, P Barnett, B Mathieson, R Smith, K Warriner, J Lake, Burn Racing (Mgr: C L Pidcock) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Resuming today after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 16 runners at Flemington in the G1 Cantala Stakes in Oct over 1600m, 1 len behind Le Romain with 52kg. Previously first up; 6th of 11 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm85) in Jun last year over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3-3/4 len behind Grande Punto with 59.5kg. Capable of firing fresh.
7
HUGH BOWMAN
Dark Blue, White M, Epaulettes And Pom Pom
6 x2433 SNIPPETS LAND
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
13YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
The Yellowbrick Road Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Visalli)
Useful type. Last outing 3rd of 9 runners at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Feb 13 over 1200m, 3/4 len behind Le Romain with 56.5kg. The run before rider lost whip; 3rd of 15 starters at Gold Coast M.M. Cup Jan 14 over 1400m, a head behind Testashadow carrying 54.5kg. Has a fitness edge. Consider.
6
C REITH
Pale Blue, Pink Shamrock
7 82x16 TESTASHADOW
GARY PORTELLI
12YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), J N Love, L L James, G J Howitt, D R Cull, W R Nelson, P Miller, N J Cusick, M O'keefe, L D Vaughan, D G Burgun, Mrs D Smallman, A K Martin, A C Martin, R Angeloni, M Adamiec & A Allan
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a nose Gold Coast M.M. Cup Jan 14 over 1400m defeating Perfect Dare carrying 54kg. Second run from a spell inquiry into performance; pulled up with poor post-race recovery 6th of 7 starters at this track Gardenia Hcp Feb 4 over 1600m, 5-1/2 len behind Religify carrying 58kg. Not interested.
3
JASON COLLETT
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
8 7111x NEW TIPPERARY
JOSEPH PRIDE
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 53.0KG
N J Pinner, H M Kelly, A J Rix, P J Trowbridge, R P Coombs, L J Tansey, J C Westneat, Mrs L M Westneat, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar) & Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow)
First-up. Finished off last preparation winning won by a head Rosehill 3yo+ Hcp in Nov over 1900m defeating Falkenberg carrying 54kg. Previously first up; checked early stages; 7th of 12 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm74) in Sep last year over 1300m, 3-1/4 len behind Morton's Fork carrying 59.5kg. Talented but needs further.
8
B AVDULLA
Dark Blue, Green Stripes, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Green Striped Cap
9 x2768 WOULDNT IT BE NICE
PAUL PERRY
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
Ms C G Collis & Mrs A C Newton
Last start 8th of 9 starters at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Feb 13 over 1200m, 6-1/4 len behind Le Romain carrying 53kg. Race before 6th of 7 starters at this track in the LR Carrington Stks Jan 21 over 1400m, 7-3/4 len behind Ecuador carrying 53kg. Can't make much of a case for.
5
C W BROWN
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap