Randwick   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 5.21).  

A solid tempo anticipated with Celestial Fury and Cirebon likely to be prominent. DEFICIT (1) mixing his form in stronger grade and will relish Osmond's 3kg claim. Back in trip after failing to see the 2400m out when a poor 11th at Rosehill in BM78 class on September 14. Nose roll comes off and improvement is anticipated. CIREBON (12) finds a suitable race today with the 3kg claim and blinkers added. Draws to sit on the speed from the gate and he'll take plenty of catching with no weight on his back. KINGSTON CHARM (13) has been right around the mark in recent performances, though she seemingly did have her chance last time out. Out to this distance for the first time, but should get every chance once again and can put her best foot forward. FLYING BANDIT (11) flew home from a long way back last start and looks set to peak third-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Deficit on top.
1 00050 DEFICIT
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Clarke, T N Dutton, J L Rice, J O'Connor, N Amirilayeghi, P R Harris, J F Townley, Promize (Mgr: R M Voura), M H Wood, D J Steinhoff, P Taing, R Wood, P O Clarke, R A Clarke, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Ms J L Jones, M G Wallington, G A Ryan.
Most recently 11th of 14 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 14 over 2400m, 16 len behind Matusalem with 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Matusalem with 58kg at $17. Massive drop in grade and can bounce back.
7
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Yellow, Blue Five Spots
2 x08x7 HUMANITY
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind El Castello with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 22 over 2130m, slow going 30 len behind Bullets High with 61kg at $26. Can run into the minor money.
3
J PARR
RED, YELLOW BAND AND STRIPED SLEEVES
3 29110 SEMPER FORTIS
JAMES PONSONBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, A Harris, G M Scott, M A Goodrick, J J Toohey, G J Nolan, Mrs A Ferguson, I Ferguson, J Graham, D Knox & E Ferguson
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Promitto carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that won by 1.4 len at Wagga Riverina Cup 73 August 11 over 2500m on a rain affected track defeating Knights Armour carrying 61kg at $2.50. Might struggle again.
6
WINONA COSTIN
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND SASH
4 217x7 CELESTIAL FURY
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Watling, The Penske File (Mgr: L Willoughby), G B Williamson, C I Boardman, M J Howard, R A Templeton, M Gannon, Mrs J Watling, G Pacchiarotta, S J Brown, A J Pratt, C Noyce, M Smith, The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings), M Engleman, Miss C Davies, L Hovhanesian & C I McGrath
Second run back. First-up after 10 months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on September 20 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Behind The Storm carrying 60kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on July 27 2023 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Satness carrying 57kg at $21. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
4
SAM CLIPPERTON
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DISC, DARK GREEN ARM BANDS AND CAP
5 x4454 AGITA
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
W Shelton, L Cohen, Miss A Cohen, Mrs C Cohen, J Cohen, Mrs S Shelton, M Shelton, A Mitchell, Miss S Mitchell, Mrs E Morley, D Morley, G W Aldridge, Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley) & D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D Payne)
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 25 over 2140m, 4 len behind Alalcance carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on September 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Captain Maverick carrying 59kg at $2.50. Worth following up.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
6 71542 EXTREME FREEDOM
R & L PRICE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
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
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind El Castello carrying 56kg at $17. Before that 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. Not far away lately and stays in the mix.
8
TOMMY BERRY
NAVY BLUE, GOLD STRONG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD CHEVRONS, WHITE CHEVRON, GOLD CAP
7 46x00 CALIFORNIA GRASS
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J W Tait, O Tait, D S Neate, A W Warner & H S Munro
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Northern Eyes with 54kg at $61. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind El Castello carrying 54kg at $51. Likely to find this out of reach.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, White Cap
8 09256 STATE OF AMERICA
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
H Docherty, M Royle, Ms C Vincent & D Elliot
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind El Castello with 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Green Shadows carrying 57kg at $9.50. Distance suits and look for him late.
9
ZAC LLOYD
SKY BLUE, ORANGE HALVED VERTICAL,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,ORANGE COLLAR
9 x5411 THIS IS THE MOMENT
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Beer, B Law, B Ciotti, C A Vraca, Mrs C Randalls, C Johnson, A J Meilak, G H Donlen, J Basile, J Ceglar, N Smulders, S Gallo, S Wade, T R Steinfort, Mrs P M Schloss, D J McGrath & Ms P A Mcgrath
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 September 28 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Prince Aurelius with 56.5kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 September 14 over 1600m defeating Jon Bon with 56.5kg at $6.50. Racing well but could struggle from the draw.
11
RACHEL KING
BLACK, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED POM POM
10 x3138 DORASKAYA
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R L Roulston, S W Jones, M E Waugh, F Pollio & C Akkerman
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 25 over 2140m, 9 len behind Alalcance carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on September 6 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Kervette with 58kg at $4.50. Unlikely to trouble some of these.
15
J FORD
NAVY, RED HOOPS, YELLOW BAND, NAVY AND RED HOOPS SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, CAP
11 11x25 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
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on September 7 over 1400m, nose behind Cash Me with 57.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind El Castello with 55.5kg at $6. Racing well and is set to peak third-up.
13
K MCEVOY
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armband, Quartered Cap
12 00059 CIREBON
SARA RYAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S Ryan
Useful type. Last start 9th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind El Castello carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 31 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Promitto carrying 55kg at $21. Will sit on the speed and capable of sharp improvement.
5
ZAC WADICK
Grey, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Hoops, Grey Cap, Black Stripes
13 x7944 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 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind El Castello with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Northern Eyes carrying 54.5kg at $41. At her top now and not without each way claims.
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R JONES
Red, White Cap
14 13213 KERVETTE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli)
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind El Castello with 54kg at $10. The race before that won by a nose at Wyong Prov Bm64 September 6 over 1600m defeating Rush Attack carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Tougher this time from the barrier.
14
JASON COLLETT
BLACK ,WHITE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK CAP AND SLEEVES
15 13557 MCGEEHAN
P & M CAVE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M Cave & D Heskin
Useful type. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 4 over 2200m, 3 len behind Karmazone with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 10 over 2000m, 2 len behind Fun Sunday carrying 58kg at $9. Others stronger.
12
ANDREW ADKINS
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
16 31454 FIOPROSPERO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cup Prel Bm83 on September 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Prime Impact carrying 55kg at $3.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on August 29 over 2260m, 0.5 len behind Fun Sunday with 57kg at $3.50. Place claims best.
8
ORANGE, BLACK SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
17 x2511 HOOLIGAN TOMMY
J G SARGENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M B Trevaskis, Mrs A M Trevaskis, X A Trevaskis, T M Trevaskis, X Trevaskis, G Valentino, J Valentino, J Valentino, D Valentino, Papandrea Family (A P Papandrea), G Alexander, Mrs T Alexander, B Alexander, L Alexander, Caterina Family (F Caterina), M L Connaghan, A Gennusa, G Koovousis & S Samus
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw September 20 over 1600m defeating Shisuta Bo carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Scone Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1600m defeating Forrest Gump carrying 59kg at $2.10. In great form and ready for this stiffer test with the claim.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE SHAMROCKS, QUARTERED CAP
18 43236 KONING
R & W FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, G R Dwyer, G Singh, W J Hawkins, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Sledmere Stud, C E Mckelvie & M McKelvie
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 25 over 2140m, 6 len behind Alalcance carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 31 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Promitto with 54kg at $7. Prepared to forget last start; can do better.
12
REGAN BAYLISS
NAVY, WHITE DOUBLE BAND
19 689x7 THE BIG BIIG
LAURI PARKER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
J T Pavlakis, R T Kontominas, E Kalivins & G Souroullas
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 July 16 over 2200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Majestic Style with 58kg at $21. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Scone Bm66 June 11 over 1700m, soft track; 2 len behind Rothrock with 60kg at $26. Looks up against it.
18
MS JESS TAYLOR
DEEP SKY BLUE AND WHITE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, DEEP SKY BLUE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
20 06952 PRINCE AURELIUS
B M LAZZARINI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T M Coyle & Miss N Artsiri
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on September 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind This Is The Moment carrying 54kg at $14. Before that 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind This Is The Moment with 56kg at $21. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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Pink, Gold Maltese Cross