Randwick   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1800m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.23)  

Strong tempo with Sunset Park and Irish Bliss leading the way over Magicon. The free-rolling SUNSET PARK (6) continued her good form this prep when a close fourth over 1900m at Canterbury after leading. Gave a sight but found one better in a similar race to this two starts back. Runs very well for Alysha Collett and the combination will be hard to peg back again. OTONO (11) has settled back in the field and struggled to make inroads in a couple of Highways over shorter trips since resuming. Lightly raced mare who needs 1800m now. Jay Ford back on is worth noting as he is two-for-two on the five-year-old. HARLOW MIST (1) did nothing first-up in a BM78 over 1500m at Rosehill. Won't find this as tough and the extra trip suits. Capable of sharp improvement. THINK WE'RE THERE (10) went back from a wide draw and was never in the hunt at Newcastle last time. Drops 7.5kgs with the claim and strips fitter at the third run back. IRISH BLISS (13) can fill a top-four spot with the light weight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sunset Park to win the opener.
1 980x7 HARLOW MIST
JOHN SARGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), D R Frampton, S H H Prenter, R P Hitchings, H M Brown, C C Pickford, W Sommer & P McNamara
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on September 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cristal Clear with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 20 at Rosehill Four Pillars on November 2 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Kingston Charm with 60kg at $7.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Tricolours Logo, Sky Blue Sleeves, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
2 79x24 CLAIM THE CROWN
JOHN SARGENT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Lowe, Miss K Parkes, J K Hill, D J Anderson, E Sakareassen, Newport Rugby Dads (Mgr: M W Lowe), Mrs K R Sheedy & D P Sheedy
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Island Dream carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Iceman with 57kg at $18. Has a wide gate to overcome but he is one of the chances.
13
J PARR
Red, White Stars And Sleeves, Red Chevron Armbands, Red And White Star Cap
3 x9152 CASH ME
JARROD AUSTIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P M Roberts, S Andersen, B S Young, L S Timms, B E Thomson, B Ryan, S D Pereira, G Marini, T R Lindeberg, A Ligt, J P Disher, D C Dempsey, W Cornwall, D J Cawthorne, D Brown, C Bowman, P M Beaman, 4Bees (Mgr: R McGarrigle) & W L F H Racing (Mgr: R Hall)
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on September 17 over 1900m, nose behind Tastula carrying 59kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 10 at Gosford Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Aix En Provence with 59kg at $6. Should be competitive on this roomier track.
11
N RAWILLER
Black, Gold Checked Sash, Gold And Black Stars Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars Cap
4 59782 KING RATEL
BRYCE HEYS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Iceman with 58.5kg at $10. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Travolta with 54.5kg at $51. Only needs to hold that form to be competitive here.
12
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Brown, Pale Blue Seams And Sleeves, Brown Cap, Pale Blue Seams And Pom Pom
5 49315 DR EVIL
JOHN STEINMETZ
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Steinmetz, Mrs A V Steinmetz & M J Bellenger
At the latest run second last in a small field at Bathurst Bath Cup Mbm78 on September 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aix En Provence with 57kg at $6. Before that won by 1.0 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 August 27 over 1800m in the wet defeating Sting In The Tail carrying 57kg at $14. Hard to ignore on the run at the Kenso.
6
JASON COLLETT
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Blue Spots
6 x4124 SUNSET PARK
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham), P B James, A P Smyth, A D Vaiente, M J Arnott & L C Mugridge
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on September 17 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Tastula carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 30 over 1800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Starphistocated with 57.5kg at $6. Proven at this level and looks hard to beat.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Gold Collar And Armbands
7 24127 MAGICON
TRACEY BARTLEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G L Hundy, Ms T A Quinn, S L Croake, J O'neill, A Dobbins, Mrs W L Dobbins, Miss G G Lamont, J C Lamont, Cammello (Mgr: R C Lamont), Mrs J A Lamont, S S Lamont & J Booker
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Wyong Wyong Cup Prel on August 17 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Royal Supremacy with 57.5kg at $12. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 30 over 2200m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Funambulist with 57.5kg at $7.50. Will need to improve sharply.
10
ZAC LLOYD
Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
8 735x4 HIGHBORN HARRY
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  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
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 4th in a small field at Canterbury Bm72 on September 17 over 1550m, 2 len behind Just A Journey with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 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. Placed four from five when second-up so should do much better.
9
ANNA ROPER
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
9 09543 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)
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Iceman carrying 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on August 30 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Starphistocated carrying 55.5kg at $17. One of many chances in an open race.
5
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
10 51x39 THINK WE'RE THERE
JASON DEAMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), J.A.M (Mgr: A Ludzioweit), Ms L Hurley, A Cuthbertson, B Wheatley, D Templar, B Wong, S Millsom, Bromac (Mgr: B Old), Mrs K Tew, S Shevki, Mrs M James, All In JJAC (Mgr: J Manton), J Cordoma, C Hughes & Dynamic No 140 (Mgr: D Watt)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on August 26 over 1500m, slow going 1.2 len behind Wild Chap with 60.5kg at $11. Last start 9th of 13 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on September 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Surreal I Am with 60.5kg at $13. Profiles nicely. Scratched from Newcastle Thursday to be saved for this.
12
BRAITH NOCK
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
11 11x67 OTONO
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Proven La Velata, S M Vella, Mrs N K Ryan, F Hicks, J A Green, W D Glass, Mrs J A Peck, M S Ross, A N Mcmaster, S Dinley, P J Allwood, B T Crawford, R Green, Dracos Racing, Killorn Racing, N Williams, R L Coombs, P Reid & C J Russell
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Denman Star with 55kg at $19. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Iceman with 55kg at $13. Rates highly. Strips fitter now and can do much better.
2
J FORD
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
12 x6435 MAGIC PHAROAH
RICHARD LITT
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
A J Silvestro
Most recently 5th of 13 at Newcastle 5yo+ Bm64 on September 19 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Surreal I Am with 55kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Canberra Bm65 on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Ronny Rock Art with 59kg at $5. Doubt she will bother these.
1
TYLER SCHILLER
Light Blue, White Diamond, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 30267 IRISH BLISS
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
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 faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cosmic Lad carrying 58kg at $4.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind I've Bean Tryin' with 59kg at $3.80. Anticipating a big run.
8
ANDREW ADKINS
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
14 x2672 WEBEJAMIN
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Mrs K L Stevenson & G J Stevenson
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on September 19 over 1850m, head behind My Greek God with 57kg at $3. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Denman Star with 52kg at $31. Close to a win. One of the each-way contenders.
7
WINONA COSTIN
Emerald Green, Pink Spotted Sash And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 67973 CHATEAUX PARK
JASON COYLE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 52.0KG
Miss A M Double, Discussion Point Racing (Mgr: J Capararo), D A Lawson, Redemption Racing (Mgr: A J Smith), Luhela (Mgr: D C Atkins), Miss R A Walker, Mrs N A Atkins & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 25 over 1800m, 3 len behind Affermato carrying 55kg at $16. Before that from last on the turn second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Just Go Bang with 55kg at $10. Hard to envisage a win today.
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Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap