Rosehill   26 Sep 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 34)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.38)  

Genuine tempo from Miss Hades leading Better Late. BETTER LATE (7) took control early when he jumped in grade before being swamped late by his stablemate Formal over the 1200m here when second in a solid rating race. J Mac hops aboard today after riding Formal last start. Leading player. CALL ME SASSY (14) consistent mare looking for this trip now. Closed late with the 49kg when a sound third over 1200m at this track. Win record hardly excites but is a must to go into the top four placings. VEXXY (15) solid effort again when second to Barrengarry over 1400m at Randwick fourth up. Keep safe with the 52kg. MISS SPACEGIRL (2) excellent fresh mare resuming. Ticks a few boxes from the draw with Grima's claim. Wasn't knocked about in the two trials and keep safe. LAST DRUID (5) placed here three back and strips fitter now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Better Late has the upside to get the better of these.
1 x4465 ALABAMA STATE
JACK PILKINGTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J N Pilkington, H Pilkington, J Wilson, J C Lamont, Ms L M Camiller, D Lowe, D Stevenson, G P Langlands, G G B Macdonald, Mrs L Thomas, M D Bligh, N Anderson, B T Crawford, Miss K Rezek, Miss C E Gibbons, J C Piggott, Mrs L Chapman & P D L Horwitz
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 11 in a Bm78 at Randwick on September 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Night Agent carrying 58kg at $18. The race before that 6th of 15 in a Bm78 at Randwick on September 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Decorum with 58.5kg at $11. Ready to peak after four runs back and well placed in this grade.
10
ZAC LLOYD
Grey, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
2 5430x MISS SPACEGIRL
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms J R Baker, K Hamman & Mrs S A Freedman
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ April 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 54kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Canterbury F&M Bm72 November 14 over 1250m defeating Kilkenny with 57.5kg at $9. Can pull out a big run fresh.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross
3 88x0x MISS HADES
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), G R Cadger, DJ And M McGregor (Mgr: Mrs M E McGregor), K E Foster, A T Staudacher, D J Tyrrell, Dr D G Cullen, G Morris, I J Convery, A Little Bit Of Chaos (Mgr: Ms J McClure), Ms K Llewellyn, O A Lewis, P M Zahra, S N Pratt, M Montgomery & M A Weir
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 in a F&M Bm78 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 23 len behind Surf's Up with 59kg at $101. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 in a F&M Bm78 at Newcastle on November 15 over 1400m, long-neck behind Maid Of Moolah carrying 54.5kg at $11. Ran 3rd in a Warwick Farm trial over 1208m on September 15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
JASON COLLETT
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
4 1x629 TITANIUM MISS
TRACEY BARTLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ms T A Quinn, Wasskid Racing (Mgr: M E Miller), M Murphy, S Miller, P A Lambert, Mrs J Watson-Brown, D Powter, M Pollard, L Taylor, S E Hannelly, R J Taylor, Mrs L Taylor, D McHugh, C Field, B Bates, R Piercy, D Nicholson & J Ellison
Last start 9th of 14 in the G3 Tibbie Stakes at Newcastle on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Perfumist with 55kg at $101. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a F&M Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1250m, long-neck behind Regal Problem carrying 58.5kg at $31. Big drop in grade and gets her chance to atone.
12
N RAWILLER
Lime Green, Navy Broken Diamond, White Sleeves, Gold Diamonds, Lime Green Cap, Navy Diamonds
5 61214 LAST DRUID
TRACEY BARTLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & J W Brown
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 in a Cond Bm68 at Wyong on September 4 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Grinzinger Pod carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose in a Mid Bm64 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Spiritualistic carrying 60.5kg at $2.35. Jumps in grade and worth thought.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Purple, Yellow Seams, Tracey Bartley Racing Logo, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 714x0 ISLAND DEC
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Price, B Howell, D Lee, The Lucky 8 (Mgr: M J Robin), C Pannowitz, L J Price, Mrs N Howe, J Howe, Mrs I Fogarty, D N Marston, Thoroughbred Girls No. 20 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton) & W G Marshall
Second run back. First-up after two months 11th of 13 in a Mares Bm78 at Randwick on September 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Ernaux with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 13 in a Bm78 at Randwick on June 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ice Kool carrying 52kg at $41. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
10
TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue, Orange Star, White Sleeves, Orange Stars, Orange Star Cap
7 6x212 BETTER LATE
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P L Jelfs, L Foy, P R Gemell, K J O'Shea, Mrs K J O'Shea, P J Phillips, Mrs C M Phillips, R J Cheetham & J L Abel
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 in a Midway Bm72 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Formal with 56kg at $4. The start before that won by 2.5 len in a Prov Bm68 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on August 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Grinzinger Pod carrying 57kg at $3.90. In career best form and expected to feature strongly.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
Lime Green, Gold Circle, Black Outline And Harp Inside, Gold Cap
8 007x0 QUEEN OF CLUBS
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G Portelli, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), R B Thornton, R Ruti, Miss H A Wallace, T Dellosa, Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, R L Hanckel, Mrs K J Hanckel, D Hanckel, Mrs L Hanckel, Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese), J J Roughley & Mrs R A Griffin
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 12 in a Midway Bm72 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Formal with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 8 in the G1 Surround Stakes at Randwick on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Tempted carrying 56kg at $101. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from her wide barrier.
8
RACHEL KING
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
9 406x0 VETWELVE
JOHN SARGENT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), D Losurdo, M Beer, R Ridge, Picnic Point Punters (Mgr: J Whitney), Five Fat Kids (Mgr: G Amy), P O'Shea, M Barnes, Mrs C Richards, J Mcclelland, B Arlington, P McNamara, A Ryder, B Dixon, Tricolours Grunt (Mgr: J Moss) & W Dixon
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 12 in a Midway Bm72 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Formal with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a Mid Bm68 at Hawkesbury on March 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Il Passero carrying 61.5kg at $9. Can run into the minor money.
1
DYLAN GIBBONS
Black, Tricolours Logo
10 98614 EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Cond Bm68 at Kembla Grange on August 29 over 1400m defeating Cabbucio carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 in a Bm72 at Warwick Farm on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Heroic Deed with 55.5kg at $51. Better last time but looks safely held here.
5
JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue, Orange Vee, Sleeves And Cap
11 58102 SKIRMISH
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S E Merriman, Mrs J M Merriman, M O Merriman, Mrs E C Merriman, Mrs S A Ball, A H Ball, B J Abbey, Mrs R A Abbey, C M Downer, Mrs J G Downer, B Pendergast & K Chiller
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on September 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Tom Cruising carrying 58.5kg at $14. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose in a Cl1 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m defeating Overshadow carrying 58kg at $21. At her top for this but likely to struggle.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red Cap
12 4026x MASTER RILEY
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Mrs A G Toogood, Mrs H McGlade, R J Drummond, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), D N Marston, E S Spooner, W A Wilkins, Mrs J A Cassar, M J Cassar, S C Foley & J D Mathieson
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Bm94 February 1 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Zouatica with 54kg at $11. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 August 27 2025 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Noble Soldier with 57kg at $41. Others preferred.
5
CORIAH KEATINGS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
13 5x174 ME ME
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
G H Morrison
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 7 in a F&M Bm64 at Kembla Grange on September 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Temptation with 60.5kg at $13. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 9 in a F&M Bm72 at Canterbury on August 26 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Jenni The Jet with 53.5kg at $11. Tested from the wide draw.
11
TYLER SCHILLER
Light Blue, Brown Armbands And Cap
14 27333 CALL ME SASSY
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Fraternity Australia
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Midway Bm72 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Formal with 49kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Clear Proof carrying 50kg at $11. Major player who maps well.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Pink, Lilac Diamond Sash And Hooped Sleeves, Lilac Cap
15 x4752 VEXXY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Honeycomb Stud (Mgr: A Whittingham), D Whittingham, Mrs K Whittingham, K Hamman & Bundarra Breeding & Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy)
At the latest run 2nd of 9 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on September 5 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Barrengarry carrying 52kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Clear Proof with 52kg at $81. Look for her launching late.
9
ANDREW ADKINS
Black, Gold And Apricot Honeycomb Stud Logo, Gold Collar And Armbands