Randwick 25 Feb 2017
GOING: H(9)
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Tab Chipping Norton Stakes 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Rain Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64). |
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Easily the main highlight of the afternoon with the renewal of the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes aka a Winx demolition. Speed anticipated from Endless Drama, Winx and possibly Hartnell (if they elect to roll). All eyes are set to be on Winx and in truth only bad gets her beat. She resumed with a devastating performance in the Apollo Stakes last start and should only improve further getting out to the mile. Lands in the gun spot from the inside draw and it really should just be a case of how far. Endless Drama may lead them around at a crawl here. Can't imagine WINX will be far off the lead in a slowly run affair either. The champion mare hit the ground running with her best ever first up performance when beating a number of these same rivals in the Apollo Stakes 12 days ago. Produced the win in rather clinical fashion. More of the same is expected here. HARTNELL chased her home in vain last start, finishing second. It will likely be a similar scenario here however the gelding will be ready to pounce if Winx were to be off her game. ENDLESS DRAMA made a solid start to his autumn campaign, rounding out the trifecta in the Apollo Stakes. Can do something similar here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taking an exacta - Winx to beat Hartnell.
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HARTNELL
JOHN O'SHEA 13YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Second-up today. Fresh up after four months 2nd of 12 runners at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 2-3/4 len behind Winx carrying 59kg. Previously second-up raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 7-3/4 len this track G2 Chelmsford Stks in Sep last year over 1600m on heavy going defeating Grand Marshal carrying 59kg. Can perhaps keep things sporting. |
10 B AVDULLA |
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PREFERMENT
CHRIS WALLER 12YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Mrs L F Huddy, I Bruce, G L Huddy, R Smith, B L Mathieson, K H Warriner, J T C Lake, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G G Ltd (Mgr: G G Peterson), Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe) & Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) Second-up today. First-up after four months 6th of 12 starters at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 9-3/4 len behind Winx carrying 59kg. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 5th in a small field at this track in the G2 Hill Stakes in Sep last year over 2000m, 8-1/4 len behind Hartnell with 59kg. One for the multiples. |
8 J PARR |
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GRAND MARSHAL
CHRIS WALLER 14YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG C C Lai Resuming today after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 24 runners at Flemington in the G1 Melbourne Cup in Nov over 3200m, 10 len behind Almandin with 54.5kg. Previously first up; ran last at this track in the G2 Warwick Stakes in Aug last year over 1400m, 11-1/4 len behind Winx carrying 59kg. Not ready yet. |
5 JASON COLLETT |
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WHO SHOT THEBARMAN
CHRIS WALLER 15YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D M O'Leary, H T O'Leary, M J O'Leary, S C O'Leary, Mrs J C Nugent-O'Leary, Mrs A M O'Leary, Mrs F J O'Leary & Mrs L O'Leary Resumes. Finished off last campaign 5th of 8 starters at Sandown-Hillside in the G2 Zipping Classic in Nov over 2400m, 4-1/2 len behind Beautiful Romance carrying 59kg. Previously first up; 6th of 7 runners at this track in the G2 Warwick Stakes in Aug last year over 1400m, 10-1/4 len behind Winx carrying 59kg. Should need the run. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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LIBRAN
CHRIS WALLER 13YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon H M Herbert) Having second run back today. Fresh up after 11 months 8th of 12 starters at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 10-1/4 len behind Winx with 59kg. Previously second-up inquiry into performance; ran on strong from last on the turn; 4th of 10 runners at Rosehill in the LR Parramatta Cup in Feb 2016 over 1900m, 2 len behind Arab Dawn with 54kg. Waiting for further. |
3 G SCHOFIELD |
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MAGIC HURRICANE
JOHN O'SHEA 14YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Second-up today. Fresh up after five months eased back early on 5th of 12 runners at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 9-1/2 len behind Winx with 59kg. Previously second-up slowly away; 3rd of 9 starters at Rosehill in the LR Premier's Cup in Aug last year over 1900m, on slow going a long-neck behind Sense Of Occasion with 61kg. Passing. |
2 C REITH |
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TAVAGO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 11YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Oldfield, K Banks, Mrs P Hatchard & R Taylor Resuming. Finished off last campaign when - no abnormalities; ran last at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood Stks in Sep last year over 1800m, 18-1/4 len behind Black Heart Bart carrying 58kg. When resuming last campaign inconvenienced near 200m; 11th of 14 runners at Moonee Valley in the G2 Dato' Tan Chin in Sep last year over 1600m, 6-1/4 len behind Awesome Rock with 58.5kg. Dismiss. |
6 TOMMY BERRY |
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ENDLESS DRAMA
CHRIS WALLER 12YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Qatar Bloodstock Second-up today. Last outing blundered at start; sat on the pace then 3rd of 12 runners at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 6-3/4 len behind Winx with 59kg. At only start last preparation xxx [-] raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last at Flemington in the G1 Emirates Stakes in Nov over 2000m, 5-1/2 len behind Awesome Rock with 59kg. Minor claims. |
7 T ANGLAND |
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WINX
CHRIS WALLER 12YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), R G Treweeke & Mrs D N Kepitis Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months odds-on favourite; won by 2-3/4 len (slowly away) this track G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m defeating Hartnell carrying 57kg. Previously second-up odds-on favourite; always well back before the turn; won by 1-1/4 len (jumped awkwardly) this track G1 Colgate Optic in Sep last year over 1600m defeating Hauraki carrying 57kg. Should be winning. |
4 HUGH BOWMAN |
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LASQUETI SPIRIT
L W CURTIS 10YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, A R Davison, Ms C E Curtis, R Croad, B Djura & M J Fenech Second-up today. Fresh up after four months jumped awkwardly and wide throughout; 10th of 12 runners at this track in the G2 Apollo Stakes Feb 13 over 1400m, 10-1/2 len behind Winx with 53.5kg. Previously second-up 5th of 10 runners at Kembla Grange Mdn in Aug last year over 1400m, 3-1/4 len behind Pianissimo with 54.5kg. Avoid. |
9 J FORD |
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