Randwick   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.43)  

Pillow Fight might not get things her own way up front with a few first starters engaged. PILLOW FIGHT (2) tough win on debut, before sent north for a courageous on pace fifth to Autumn Boy over 1400m in the LR Australia Post Stakes at Eagle Farm. Has further improvement to come and the addition of blinkers can do the trick. TOMATO TOASTIE (3) well-bred filly who will keep improving as she gets out in trip. Ploughed through the heavy (10) conditions at her second race start when a dominant winner over 1200m at Warwick Farm. Expected to keep the momentum going. KOKATAHI (6) produced good closing splits on debut when a fast finishing third over 1250m at Canterbury. No match for his stablemate Central Coast on that occasion and will find this trip right in his wheelhouse. Since kept up to the mark with a 900m tick over trial. Gets his chance with the blinkers and tongue tie added. CROSSBOW (4) resumed for his second prep with an eye-catching second over 1250m at Canterbury. Has further improvement to come and will relish this trip and further. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pillow Fight to appreciate the drop in grade.
1 411 LOVING
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.1 len at Newcastle 2yo Hcp June 28 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Escargoes with 59kg at $3.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 5 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Single Choice with 58kg at $8. In the mix and not to be underestimated.
4
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue
2 15 PILLOW FIGHT
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), Dr M Healy, R I Hitchcock, Mrs K M Davis, P R Davis, S J Davoren, J W Orange, T M Miles & Barwood Racing (Mgr: K P Naish)
Having third race start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1250m in soft going defeating Rosa Incanta carrying 56kg at $8. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Stakes on June 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Autumn Boy carrying 55kg at $16. Has plenty of scope for improvement and is worth another chance.
7
RACHEL KING
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 61 TOMATO TOASTIE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S A Aspinall & Mrs CA Aspinall
Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 10 at Gosford 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Just Awesome with 55kg at $10. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pyrolysis carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will roll forward and take catching.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
4 6x2 CROSSBOW
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), M A Rolfe, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), CGO Racing (Mgr: C G Olliver), M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), W A Smith, Ms D L Smith, Mrs A M Howlett, Mrs K A Pailthorpe & J Spasaro
Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Wodeton carrying 57kg at $12. Went for a spell before returning ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn on June 18 over 1250m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Central Coast carrying 56.5kg at $19. Extra trip suits and will be closing off strongly.
1
JASON COLLETT
Purple, White Stars And Cap
5 FEAZABEEL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M Wenzel, Mrs L J Wenzel, K A Burke & Mrs J E Wenzel
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Cool Aza Beel on debut. Won a Rosehill trial over 1020m on July 4. Watch for any strong market moves.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Navy Blue, Tangerine Chevron And Sleeves, Navy Blue Chevron, Checked Cap
6 3 KOKATAHI
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
At debut, 3rd of 7 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn on June 18 over 1250m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Central Coast carrying 57kg at $13. Trialled on July 4 at Rosehill over 900m and finished fifth. Will be better for that experience and looks tough to beat.
4
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 3 TAMBELOA
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), P O Small, L M Markowski, Mrs J A Darbin, J J McCarthy, Mrs J Cudmore, P Cudmore, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D L Horton, Thoroughbred G&B No. 4 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), M Scarborough & Mrs S L Franich
Was at big odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, in the wet; 2 len behind Loving carrying 57kg at $26. Place claims best.
9
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap
8 ZENADEEL
LES BRIDGE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Insurance Direct Pty Ltd
First starter by Dundeel out of Zenalicious. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Well held in recent trials and prefer to see.
5
R JONES
Red, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
9 49x6 COSMIC AVENGER
JOHN SARGENT
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications P/L (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Cabanga (Mgr: J Moss), SJC 94, Mrs A Hunter, I Wall, M Booth, WNP Racing, L Mcnaughton, Kedfest, A Pearse, C Sinclair, D Morgan, Miss T Caunt, R Grace, P O'Shea, S Hill, N Hughes, Picnic Point Punters, Ms A Pickersgill & A Lloyd Jones
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Raging Force carrying 56kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Karinska with 57kg at $19. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.
8
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Tricolours Logo
10 DANCE WITH DESTINY
JOHN SARGENT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), G M Fraser, A G Morisset, D P Kerr, Ms L Klons, R P McDonald, Mrs J S Willis, G Seto, Ms V L Sheils, Hardroad Onlyroad (Mgr: R L Johnson), S J Brown, Dalanna Bloodstock (Mgr: J P Abrahams), J G Sargent, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent
Two-year-old filly (Contributer - Regine) will no doubt benefit from the five trials prior to her debut today. Sixth at Randwick in a 1050m trial on June 27. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
2
MADELINE OWEN
Red, White Champion Thoroughbred Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap