Randwick   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

VALE GRAHAM MCNEICE MIDWAY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.18).  

Genuine tempo with El Castello leading the charge. EL CASTELLO (11) is held in high regard by the stable and resumed for his second prep with a tough victory over 1400m at Warwick Farm in maiden company on September 4. Looks placed to advantage from the good draw and can win again. GOLD PATTERN (2) nice mare going through her grades chasing her third straight victory. Looked the winner a long way out when scoring over 1600m at Warwick Farm on September 4. Can get across from the wide gate and prove hard to stop again. CIREBON (9) is near her top now fifth up and a win looks imminent after sitting on the pace when a narrow fifth over 1800m in this grade at Rosehill on August 31. Back to her right trip and is a solid value prospect. FLYING BANDIT (7) promising gelding who drifted back from the wide draw on resumption when an eye-catching second at Hawkesbury over 1400m on September 7. Come back well and deserves his chance in this tougher contest. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 11,2,9,7.
1 8x08x HUMANITY
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 22 over 2130m, soft track; 30 len behind Bullets High with 61kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 4 over 1800m, 10 len behind For Victory with 57kg at $26. Likely to need this.
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J PARR
RED, YELLOW BAND AND STRIPED SLEEVES
2 24711 GOLD PATTERN
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, L F Robins, DADs Racing (Mgr: S B Dixon), D W B Cassidy, Brooboys (Mgr: P Baker), Basin Boys (Mgr: G L Baker), S P Treacey, J A D Treloar, T J Henderson, Peter Georgiou, R K Duncan, R C Turner, B K Parker, Miss K S Nivison, Shiffy Picks Budge (Mgr: H J Burridge) & K A Foggett
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 September 4 over 1600m defeating Glounthaune carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Rosehill Midway Bm72 August 17 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Peace Officer carrying 53.5kg at $16. Going well and rates highly despite drawing out.
12
N RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 146x0 CALIFORNIA GRASS
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J W Tait, O Tait, D S Neate, A W Warner & H S Munro
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Northern Eyes with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on November 21 over 1890m, neck behind Lady Superspy with 59.5kg at $9.50. Can't recommend at this stage.
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ZAC WADICK
Red, White Cap
4 79159 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
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Northern Eyes with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 17 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Hellavadancer with 56.5kg at $26. Sharp improvement required.
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White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 30925 STATE OF AMERICA
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
H Docherty, M Royle, Ms C Vincent & D Elliot
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Green Shadows with 57kg at $9.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on July 17 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind West Of Africa carrying 58kg at $5.50. Has ability but others rate better.
11
CHAD SCHOFIELD
SKY BLUE, ORANGE HALVED VERTICAL,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,ORANGE COLLAR
6 07154 EXTREME FREEDOM
R & L PRICE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Strong Bloodstock, Strong Bloodstock Acute, Maxon, The Speculators, J G Byrne, D Condon, X Rigotti, M A Spagndo, J D Johnston, K C M B, Shouldwegeta, A R Beresford, T J Webster, M J O'neil, R Cutrie, A J Straney, A Nunan, M P Dignam, B L Clarke & Last Minute Club
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind This Is The Moment carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on August 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Apollo Mission carrying 60kg at $8. One for the exotics.
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TOMMY BERRY
NAVY BLUE, GOLD STRONG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD CHEVRONS, WHITE CHEVRON, GOLD CAP
7 711x2 FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), Proven Rogue Agent (Mgr: A Walter), C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G E Eys, J Sharp, P Hickman, P Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2, C Jones, R Gigg, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing, W Parker, J Trenwith, A Wright, P Hewitt & J Cross
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on September 7 over 1400m, nose behind Cash Me with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Super Mdn March 24 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Justice Served carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Strips fitter now and ready for this tougher assignment.
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J FORD
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armband, Quartered Cap
8 54052 LET'S GO BRO
J M AUSTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Critchley, P J Dooley, I Lister, D S Chasle, A C Huigen, Ms A I Gibson, Mrs M A Epple, D Kiriczenko & J M Austin
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1500m, head behind Northern Eyes with 58kg at $2.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 17 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gold Pattern with 55.5kg at $19. Among the each way contenders.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
PINK, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
9 x0005 CIREBON
SARA RYAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S Ryan
Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 31 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Promitto with 55kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 17 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Gold Pattern with 55.5kg at $61. Working into form and looks great each way value.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Grey, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Hoops, Grey Cap, Black Stripes
10 67330 MOONLIGHT GRACE
ALLAN KEHOE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K J Clarke, P A Saville & Ms S C Clarke
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Wyong F&M Bm68 on September 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Aunty Rene carrying 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Inferencia with 57kg at $21. Will find this tougher; not today.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Orange And Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Black Cap
11 328x1 EL CASTELLO
ANTHONY CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds (A&B Cummings), A R McAnulty, Mrs L McAnulty, Bangaloe Stud (Miss J C Ritchie), R D Spratt, D O'Kane, P O'Kane, Mrs A Spratt & Wessel Thoroughbreds (C J Wessel)
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a head at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn September 4 over 1400m defeating Monte Veebee carrying 61.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Fernhill on April 13 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Broadsiding carrying 56.5kg at $17. Looks hard to beat again from the good draw with the big weight drop.
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TIM CLARK
ORANGE, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND PURPLE STRIPE SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP
12 7x794 KINGSTON CHARM
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J W Tait, J S Nivison, B G Shields & D S Neate
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Northern Eyes with 54.5kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Northern Eyes carrying 58kg at $11. Has the ability to finish over the top of these.
3
R JONES
Red, White Cap
13 71338 AMBASSADORS
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Calibre Racing BS (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), E Brooke, D Brooke, G Richardson, J Ross, Mrs K Thomas, L Brooke, L Rogers, M R Mortimer, P W O'dowd, Narra Racing, S J Wilsen, T M Hassum, First4, Miss N Taprell, A & E Curtis, Miss D M Andrew, Bowles Racing Group, Knockatee Racing & Mrs K Wade
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Promitto carrying 55kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 13 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rico Suave with 60kg at $2.90. Looks tested again this line-up.
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K MCEVOY
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE VEE, white CALIBRE LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES ,CAP, LIGHT BLUE SEAMS
14 21321 KERVETTE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli)
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Wyong Prov Bm64 September 6 over 1600m defeating Rush Attack carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on August 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Obvious Step with 58kg at $6. Holding her form well and not with out each way prospects.
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JASON COLLETT
BLACK ,WHITE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK CAP AND SLEEVES
15 44586 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Goulburn Bm58 Cl2+ on September 13 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ronny Rock Art carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on September 1 over 1350m, 3 len behind Etched In Time carrying 56.5kg at $11. Looking to others.
4
RACHEL KING
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves,NAVY CAP,Turquoise  Seams Cap
16 24122 RUSH ATTACK
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), FAHC Racing (Mgr: K T Horth), M R Stanford, Morgcam Racing (Mgr: C C Pickford), M J Booth, H P Nairn, Zaidelle Racing (Mgr: Z M McConnell), D J Gale, C D Hughes, Chafe Racing (Mgr: C D Hughes), D Lo Surdo, Mrs M S Gavegan & S M Gavegan
Dual acceptor. Going well. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on September 6 over 1600m, nose behind Kervette with 55kg at $4. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, in the wet; neck behind Inferencia with 55kg at $3.50. Can take a hand in the finish.
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ZAC LLOYD
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo