Scone   17 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SELECT EVENTS MIDWAY HANDICAP 1700m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m 800m-400m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.18)  

Prince Of Sorts and Northern Eyes to take up the running at a genuine tempo. NORTHERN EYES (1) sat handy then drove hard late but just failed to overcome Jumeirah Beach over 1500m at Hawkesbury a fortnight ago. Looks ready for his first run beyond a mile. Hard to beat in an open race. WALKING PAINTING (3) has scope for plenty of improvement at the third run back from a spell. Too bad to be true at Randwick last time but has trialled satisfactorily since. Worth another chance with the blinkers going on for the first time. Veteran GENERAL SOHO (6) comes here off a game win in the mud at Newcastle two weeks ago. Has raced here four times and won three of them. Can get the job done again. STAR IMPACT (9) loomed up last start over 1600m at Warwick Farm but didn't finish off as hoped. Getting down in the weights and another 100m might be what she needs. PRINCE OF SORTS (4) wasn't far away in the Jumeirah Beach race at Hawkesbury. Can improve if the track is not in the heavy range. SUGGESTED PLAY: Northern Eyes each-way.
1 87482 NORTHERN EYES
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
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)
Useful gelding. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, on heavy track; head behind Jumeirah Beach carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Glounthaune carrying 58kg at $11. Progressing well and a win is overdue.
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ANNA ROPER
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
2 240x7 CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, M Dobbin, Mrs K N Overton, B L Walker & C S Dittmar
Second run back. First-up after seven months got back early 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Jumeirah Beach with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 2024 over 1800m, neck behind Let'srollthedice carrying 53kg at $12. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
3 50x60 WALKING PAINTING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, D F Hore-Lacy, A D Hore-Lacy, A D Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2, R J Ryan, S M W Charles, P M O'Shea, Oceans 4, D M Andrews, G C Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A D Kennedy, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Morgcam Racing, World Series Group, Ztones & Woof Racing
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Written In Code carrying 58.5kg at $41. Last start ran last of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57kg at $101. Racing well. Big chance back in this company.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
4 10134 PRINCE OF SORTS
ALLAN KEHOE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K J Clarke, W J Grimshaw & Miss L Llewellyn
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Jumeirah Beach with 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Glounthaune with 59kg at $14. Expect he will make amends.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Blue Kimall Park Logo
5 23711 JUMEIRAH BEACH
JASON DEAMER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), Mrs J Crooks, M Williams,D P Morton-Donnelly, M Bandiera, Ms J Mcrae,J C Lovegrove, S Flannery, S Vassallo, B Reggars, M Clinch, J Bett, Mrs M Bowden, Dynamic no. 120 (Mgr: D Watt), Dynamic no. 121 (Mgr: D Watt) & Gunn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N Gunn)
Racing well. Most recently won by a head at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 May 3 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Northern Eyes carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Doomben Bm70 April 12 over 1615m on a rain affected track defeating Kaihoko with 57kg at $8.50. Going extra well and is among the winning hopes.
2
BRAITH NOCK
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
6 52531 GENERAL SOHO
PAUL PERRY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Perry, Mrs K N Overton, Mrs D L Muddle, C & S (Mgr: S M Madden), A G Smith, Miss M T Smith & B Nealon
Racing well. Last start won by 0.5 len at Newcastle Mid Bm64 May 3 over 1890m in heavy going defeating Flying Step carrying 61kg at $6. Before that 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on April 26 over 1870m, slow going 3.5 len behind Eclair Awesome with 58kg at $5.50. Can get the job done again.
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AARON BULLOCK
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
7 x6030 RICO SUAVE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
S O'Halloran
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 13 at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 on April 11 over 2100m, 14 len behind Campaldino carrying 54kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 9 at Orange Cup Prelude on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Magnace carrying 56kg at $9.50. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
3
WINONA COSTIN
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves Royal Blue Stars, White Cap Royal Blue Star
8 8x337 HIGHBORN HARRY
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs R A Drabyna, Mrs G A Rezo, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, W K Franklin, Miss A Straw, Mrs S J Mitchell, A D Barnett, C A Barnett, A Barnett, M G Turner, S N Rezo, D A Rezo & Dr R Barnett
Most recently second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Collect Your Cash with 54.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Enter The Dragon with 57.5kg at $26. Rock hard fit and should be thereabouts.
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TOM SHERRY
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
9 x0556 STAR IMPACT
MARK MINERVINI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), D V McManus, J T Wilks, Grey Fox (Mgr: L R Hunt), Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), R L Burton, R J Brown, P A Till, P A Rosenich, R D Dailey, Mrs K A Dailey, From The Track Toyger (Mgr: A J Hardes) & MyGav Racing (Mgr: Ms M Lam)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Seafall with 57kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, in the wet; 5 len behind No Drama with 52.5kg at $13. Not far away last time. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Gold, Black V And Cap
10 07304 TOUCH OF NAVY
JOHN BANNISTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A M Hall, J Williamson, S Zanker, J Jokantas, H W Prescott, C Beadle, C D Shipp, P A Cameron, J L Durheim, M Timms, Miss L R Fraser, Miss M L Buckland, N F Buckland, Miss D M Brock & Miss K Shipp
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Mudgee Bm82 on May 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lockdown Gamble with 60kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Glounthaune with 54.5kg at $101. One of the roughies.
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MS J DRURY
Cerise, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves With Two Black Armbands, Black Cap And White Pom Pom
11 0x715 LET'S FLY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
N X G Racing, A Tzaneros, C J Mcleod, Mrs D I M Liubertas, Mrs K L Mcleod, M C Nunn, S M Hastings, M K Wilson, T G Baker, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), T Mitevski, D R W Stanley, Mrs S Hartley, Miss K Wright & C R Walker
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Jumeirah Beach with 53.5kg at $14. The start before that won by a head at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 April 15 over 1400m defeating Time Bandit with 58.5kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out.
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K MCEVOY
Cerise, White Band, Armbands, Hoop Cap
12 12203 PERFECT JUSTICE
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Think Big Stud, Westcode Pty Ltd, M A Agnew, J G Sargent, B P Briggs, H S Hueppe, J S Mapperson, L J Mapperson, Oranmore, P J Peters, L M Agnew, M J Byrne, R Corless, H M Hockings, C J Holding, M Thornton, H Wilesmith, S A Sargent, J S Findlay & A G Gilligan
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on April 17 over 2130m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Junebug with 56kg at $5. Before that second last of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on April 1 over 2000m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Pocketing with 56kg at $71. This looks a tough assignment.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
13 04055 KERVETTE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli)
Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on May 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Good Prize carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 19 over 1500m, 2 len behind Last Command carrying 57kg at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
12
J FORD
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves