Rosehill   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1800m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.39)  

Solid tempo with Sunset Park leading from Monkhana and Starphistocated. STARPHISTOCATED (10) improving mare who ticks plenty of boxes today. Showed a ton of grit when sticking on strongly to finish second over 1800m at Randwick Kensington in BM64 class. Drops in weight from the low draw and the Glad You Think So form has since been franked. Hard to hold out. WILD THOUGHTS (7) exciting So You Think gelding who looks a worthy contender in this tougher contest. Rounded up inferior opposition with ease over the 1500m at Kembla Grange in C1 class. In leading Kembla yard and look for him late. MONKHANA (4) strengthened up over the break and racing in career best form. Up in weight and trip from the sticky draw today, after getting map favours when a sharp winner over 1500m here last start. Harder now and place claims look best. COTO DE CAZA (6) races best with his runs spaced and comes back in trip but jumps in grade. Since fitted with a 1100m tick over trial at Canterbury. Gets his chance from the draw. SUNSET PARK (5) is a capable mare in peak form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starphistocated finds her race.
1 466x8 BE REAL
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
Hunter W (Mgr: Mrs M M Widdup) & M W Fraser-Campin
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Monkhana carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Epona on March 22 over 1900m, 2 len behind Mare Of Mt Buller carrying 54kg at $15. Has won second up and look for him late.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Navy, Red And Navy Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
2 x7597 KING RATEL
BRYCE HEYS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T Blair, P R Ruse, R C Bishop, R A Saywell, K F Regler, W P Clarke, J F Feil, S S Sycamore, S W Watkins & J A Clarke
Dual acceptor. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Monkhana with 60kg at $7.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 58kg at $31. Out of his depth.
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BRAITH NOCK
Brown, Pale Blue Seams And Sleeves, Brown Cap, Pale Blue Seams And Pom Pom
3 85746 PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Bm78 on August 16 over 1900m, in the wet; 5 len behind Amusing carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 56kg at $26. Minor money chance.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
4 43x21 MONKHANA
DENIM WYNEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A P Giles, Ms C L Vincent & H Docherty
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Cold Brew with 53kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Midway Bm72 August 16 over 1500m in the wet defeating Vetwelve carrying 53kg at $3.50. Racing well. Key chance who should prove hard to beat again.
11
ANNA ROPER
Orange And Pale Blue Vertical Halves, White Sleeves And Cap
5 14x41 SUNSET PARK
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Show County with 59.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 August 12 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Jacob's Time carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Smart mare who deserves here chance here.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Gold Collar And Armbands
6 x9022 COTO DE CAZA
JOHN SARGENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
F Cook, Mrs C Cook, G Grimish, P Johnston, W Bourke, D Bourke, J Boulous, P Eichhorn, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino) & Ms D Andrich
Racing well recently. Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; head behind Whetu carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 21 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Ant carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Leading prospect who maps well.
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J PARR
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 3x211 WILD THOUGHTS
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), Cablanc Racing (Mgr: A Munns), A Halloran, Mrs M Marando, M Smith, A Mcmaster, B Playford, Mrs L Grimm, M McGrath, M Dunlop, J Finlayson, T Moloney, M Ross, P Allwood, D Hansen, Findlay Racing (Mgr: T Findlay), M Hicks, B King, W Bow & Proven Sauvignon
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange Cl1 August 7 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Iceman carrying 59kg at $1.65. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn July 26 over 1500m defeating Penalties with 59kg at $1.45. Exciting gelding ready to take on this company.
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J FORD
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 8x095 AGITA
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
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 5th of 9 at this track Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 53kg at $18. The start before that got back early 9th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Glad You Think So with 57kg at $21. Back in grade and not to be overlooked.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
9 12707 SACRO CATINO
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, M J Maclean, P W Griffin, Mrs R A Griffin, A P Gesell, Mrs S R Stone, Mrs B Willmott, Mrs C E Barton, Mrs V L Turner, G W Aldridge, S R Evans, S P Loane, J Yianni & S L Rose
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1600m, 5 len behind Autumn Dream with 60.5kg at $12. The race before that second last of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on May 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Let's Fly with 56.5kg at $101. One for the exotics.
4
TOM SHERRY
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
10 31342 STARPHISTOCATED
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J K Sheather, Mrs K P Sheather, Ms S M Sheather, A J Cooper, Mrs A Foley, N M Foley, S G Johansson, M L Webb, D C Parry & Warren Boys (Mgr: M J Robertson)
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on August 13 over 1800m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Tazima with 58.5kg at $4. Before that 4th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Glad You Think So with 53.5kg at $8.50. Working up to a win. Hard to beat this time from the good gate.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Light Blue, Yellow Horseshoe And Star, Red Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Red Cap
11 x9302 IRISH BLISS
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Calibre (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), S S Wade, M J Salter, Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo), D Power, M H Trejago, Harf Finkin (Mgr: D Hall), Mrs S L Ross, D R Ross, Bullo (Mgr: M J Bullen) & Beaches Racing No. 7 (Mgr: L G Macedo)
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Monkhana with 55kg at $13. Before that 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Kirkuk carrying 60kg at $5.50. Looking elsewhere.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
12 03072 JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, Ms L Spencer, S P Smith, S Worsley, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs K L Abraham, B S Abraham, Mrs D P Wilson, Ms T A Bedson, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), G R McSweeney, Mrs E A Seear, T A Jensen, B R Hindmarsh, N A C Walker, L Pavlovic, Mrs R Simpson & J A Simpson
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sunset Park with 56kg at $6. The run before that 7th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glad You Think So carrying 54.5kg at $31. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
13 36193 AVION FURY
PETER GREEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
G J Andison
Last start 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 12 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Sunset Park carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on July 26 over 2400m, 7 len behind Stylebender with 57kg at $14. Prefer in something easier.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Black And Grey Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
14 4x723 GWENDIE
ROSS MCCONVILLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on August 7 over 1500m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Wild Thoughts carrying 56kg at $13. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Super Sugoi with 57kg at $7.50. Outclassed.
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RACHEL KING
Pale Blue, Brown Epaulettes And Striped Cap