Randwick   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

KOKODA TRAIL HANDICAP 1550m

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

Moderate pace from Princess Rayaa who should be able to get across from the wide gate. DEFINING (2) a consistent mare who looks to have come back much stronger this prep. Won well on resumption before having no luck when a close-up third over 1400m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Rawiller keeps the ride from the good draw and no excuses here. PRINCESS RAYAA (7) progressive mare from the Maher yard who resumed with a promising second over 1400m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Goes well at this track and trip and is desperate for this distance and further now. CABACA (4) has been up for some time now and total forgive from the wide draw when a plugging seventh over 1600m at Caulfield on April 6. This is much easier and should get the right run today. Has each-way prospects. MOUNTAIN GUEST (3) Group 3 placegetter. Had no luck at Canterbury when sixth over 1550m in stronger company on April 17. Go close. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,7,4,3.
1 8x704 QUEENMAKER
EDWARD CUMMINGS
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs S Cummings, J B Aplin, The Maple Leaf Enginemen (Mgr: R A Mayo), Mrs B K Allen, G J Coad, M J Cousens, L W Bolden, Mrs G Pendergast, D J Pendergast & P Willis
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Double Cherry carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that ran last of 17 at Randwick in the G3 Aspiration on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lekvarte with 55kg at $81. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
9
RORY HUTCHINGS
MYRTLE, GOLD BRAIDS, CREAM SLEEVES AND CAP
2 32x13 DEFINING
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
YES Bloodstock & Stallion Match
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 March 6 over 1400m defeating Terrestar with 58kg at $8. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 1 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Desiah with 60kg at $5. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
4
N RAWILLER
GREY, BLACK AND OLIVE TARTAN, GREY AND SILVER BRACES, OLIVE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, BLACK POM POM
3 7x676 MOUNTAIN GUEST
J G SARGENT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
D C Morison, D O'Donnell, D Coleman, J Reilly, S O'Brien, M Duncan & Webb Douglas Racing (Mgr: B R Douglas)
Group 3 placegetter. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1550m, 2 len behind Terrestar with 55.5kg at $14. The race before that 7th of 18 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kingston Charm with 58kg at $15. Gets the inside draw and deserves respect.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Yellow Five Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
4 47927 CABACA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Cressfield
Useful mare. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Legacies carrying 55.5kg at $14. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Launceston Bm72 F&M on March 22 over 1400m, nose behind Stone Cold Stunner with 59kg at $3.50. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
ZAC LLOYD
GREY, BLACK DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
5 65416 OAKFIELD REDGUM
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B Mackenzie
Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at Wellington Well Cup Bm93 on April 14 over 1700m, 2 len behind Lockdown Gamble carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Taree Hannam Cup March 26 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Victory At Omaha with 55kg at $3.50. Wide draw a test.
8
RACHEL KING
ELECTRIC LIME, GOLD MALTESE CROSS
6 5x705 KAHAWATY
ANTHONY CUMMINGS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), A M Barry & Mrs N Barry
Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Desiah with 58kg at $26. The race before that 15th of 18 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Kingston Charm carrying 55.5kg at $26. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
5
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Yellow, Red Epaulettes And Cap
7 212x2 PRINCESS RAYAA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C E Holt, Yu Long Investments, P D Johnson, J D Keane, W J Peterson, L I Sumich, P L Sumich, R W Mutton, Mrs K Nally, D W Smith & R E Wilson
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 1 over 1400m, neck behind Desiah carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Sumo Star carrying 55kg at $1.40. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
ROYAL BLUE, RED Vee
8 6x841 HINCHINJIVE
R J QUINTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Quinton, Luvavino (Mgr: A J Algie), T J Hughes, Mrs J A Hughes, Mrs M Bolster, T Andreacchio, K M O'Hara, Ms T Harcourt, J H Clout, G A Smith, B W Brown, P G Lamond, J Z Black, M Carew, Ms P Cheang, D Stanmore & Mrs F Lanham
At the latest run won by a neck at Newcastle Bm68 April 13 over 1600m defeating Majestic Style with 55.5kg at $19. Before that 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 19 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Concello with 57.5kg at $41. Likely to find this a bit tough.
6
ANDREW ADKINS
Black, Yellow Seams,Black sleeves, Yellow Seams,black cap
9 2x419 BRIGHT RED
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 6 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Good Banter with 54kg at $14. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Wyong Super Mdn March 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Hartman with 54kg at $8.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
TYLER SCHILLER
PURPLE, WHITE HOOPS, PURPLE YOKE, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
10 439x2 FRANKLY ELEGANT
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Chesterfield Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms A Chua)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gosford 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Memoria carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Born Hustler carrying 57.5kg at $8. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
TIM CLARK
Deep Navy Blue, Gold Quartered Diamond, White And Cream Diamond Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 3x616 TRAJECTILE
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
P C Orton & Allyn Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cox)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Scone Super Mdn on March 22 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gentileschi carrying 56.5kg at $13. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Royalify with 56.5kg at $1.70. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
DYLAN GIBBONS
NAVY, PINK SASH, NAVY CAP