Randwick   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.11).  

November Falls and Byron possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. TAVS (6) progressive Dundeel gelding who warmed up late first-up with the 59.5kg when fifth over 1250m at Canterbury on August 28. Strengthened over the break and looks set for a good prep. NOVEMBER FALLS (14) tough on-pace mare kept fresh for this after failing to finish off in the heavy going when a fading fourth over 1600m here on July 27. Well drawn and the firmer surface helps. Will take catching. POWERS OF OPAL (15) Ocean Park filly still eligible for maiden company ready for this trip and further. Resumed with an eye catching fourth over 1300m at Warwick Farm on August 21. Don't underestimate after she finished sixth to Broadsiding in the LR Fernhill last time in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tavs to win.
1 428x8 CHEERFUL LEGEND
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Jemison (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Racing Club No 5 Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), T J Glode, C J Yong, W Yong, R B Barnham, G Nevin, Past the Post (Mgr: W Ormiston), Dramston (Mgr: B L Longhurst), S G Smith, Ainslie Old Boys (Mgr: G Wright) & H J Smith
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 13 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Well Timed with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track Bm78 on September 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ausbred Flirt carrying 56.5kg at $21. Strips fitter and place prospects best with the claim.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
2 10113 TOUCH OF NAVY
JOHN BANNISTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A M Hall, J Williamson, S Zanker, J Jokantas, H W Prescott, C Beadle, C D Shipp, P A Cameron, K J Cameron, D J Hall, J L Durheim & M Timms
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Scone Bm82 on August 30 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Vincenzo with 61.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.4 len at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm82 August 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rebel's Edge with 59kg at $7. Not far away last time and can sneak into the minor money.
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TOM SHERRY
MEDIUM VIOLET RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, WHITE POM POM
3 23194 HERB
KERRY PARKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Bertuccio
At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Well Timed carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind The Extreme Cat with 59kg at $7. Racing well and stays in the mix.
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JASON COLLETT
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CONJOINED ML, RED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
4 x4111 NORTHERN EYES
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Mrs K A Brennan, C A G Beynon, Ms S Beynon, B A Carter, M E Waugh, M Andreadis, M O Davies & 10 Amigos No 43 (Mgr: D J Patterson)
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Newcastle Mid Bm68 August 29 over 1500m defeating Let's Go Bro with 59.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 August 13 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Tender Streak with 59.5kg at $2.10. Harder here and prefer others.
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TOMMY BERRY
LIGHT BLUE , NAVY HALVES, VIC HUSSLERS LOGO, LIGHT BLUE , NAVY DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
5 68114 THE EXTREME CAT
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Ms M Murray, TDSS Racing (Mgr: S Berens), S Papadopoulos, J Covich, A Porter, Ms S Fitzgerald, S Kyriazis, G Van Ameyden, H Lee, Mrs M Anderson, S Anderson, Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W Mula), S Virgara, Head Noise Racing (Mgr: J Boyle), K Jackson & C Wyatt
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Gold Pattern with 59kg at $5. Before that won by 0.7 len at Rosehill Midway Bm72 August 3 over 1400m defeating Forecaster with 56.5kg at $2.50. Hard fit and look for him swooping late.
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JAMES MCDONALD
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 555x5 TAVS
RICHARD LITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Galletta Construction Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on August 28 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Flying Destiny with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Warwick Farm 3yo Bm64 on August 30 2023 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fightertown carrying 57kg at $8. Progressive gelding fitter now and looks set for a good prep.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
WHITE, RED DISC, GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
7 47915 HIDE YOUR HEART
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S G Darby, N Brennan, P M Chilton, W E Loader, D Yesberg, Five Guys (Mgr: M J McGrath), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Cautious (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs J Chilton & Miss L J Wadsworth
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 11 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hellavadancer carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that settled well back; won by a head at Warwick Farm Bm72 July 31 over 1300m on a soft track defeating The Replicant with 56.5kg at $17. Back in grade but the wide draw will make it tough.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 0x656 VINTAGE CHOICE
JOSEPH IBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, D Phillips, B Robinson, R Menchise, M J Grace, G E Harris, P Hickman, Bennett Racing Vintage Choice (Mgr: N P Bennett), R S Beattie, G C Beattie, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible) & Delaware Sky (Mgr: S Watt)
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 31 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hide Your Heart with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on July 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Headstock with 61kg at $11. Hard to have in this line-up.
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RACHEL KING
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK, ORANGE CHECKED CAP
9 2146x CALIFORNIA GRASS
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J W Tait, O Tait, D S Neate, A W Warner & H S Munro
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 (75) February 7 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Yarrawonga with 57kg at $4. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Goulburn F&M Cl3 November 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Mosgold carrying 58kg at $17. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
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ZAC WADICK
Red, White Cap
10 304x6 BYRON
L & C CURTIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
A R Davison
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on August 22 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind True To Form carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on December 1 over 1250m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Dynamic Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Second up record is sound and should improve on the last effort.
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J FORD
GREEN, PURPLE FIVE SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
11 76x84 ANNULUS
SCOTT ASPERY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 11 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on August 8 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Denman Star carrying 58kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mondo with 58kg at $21. Look for him late.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW SASH AND ARMBANDS
12 57105 BLUFF 'N' BLUSTER
JASON COYLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R P Kerr & Ms A B Timberlake
Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Yorkshire carrying 57.5kg at $67. Before that 10th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Extreme Cat with 56.5kg at $26. Others preferred.
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ROYAL BLUE, RED AND YELLOW CHECKED BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CHECK
13 37x79 KINGSTON CHARM
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J W Tait, J S Nivison, B G Shields & D S Neate
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on August 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Equipage with 58kg at $26. Last start ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Northern Eyes carrying 58kg at $11. Has ability but needs to do more.
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R JONES
Red, White Cap
14 22734 NOVEMBER FALLS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
C E Holt, M Dyordyevic, R H Sloane, M J Davidson, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), M D Beer, M Harris, Spirited Girls (Mgr: Ms A L Baker) & B R Young
Useful type. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 27 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Green Shadows with 52.5kg at $3. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 13 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Charming Legend with 54.5kg at $4. Improver who will give them something to catch back to the 1400m.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue, Red Vee
15 56x4 POWERS OF OPAL
J G SARGENT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
J G Sargent, Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Nearco Stud Ltd (Mgr: G R Tomlinson), G G B Macdonald, D F Burges, P W Lord, M B Mcfarlane, Mrs C Brennan, K L Casey, Mrs J S Casey, J L Cox, C L Cox & Miss D Jager
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on August 21 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Shohisha carrying 54kg at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Fernhill on April 13 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Broadsiding with 54kg at $19. Maiden filly with plenty of upside not without each way claims.
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JETT STANLEY
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap