Randwick 26 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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TAB HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +9m 1000m-W/Post, +7m Remainder . |
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Solid tempo likely with Space Age, Nails Murphy and Shahzad prominent. KNOW THYSELF (1) got the job done again in a tight finish when taking out the Country Championships Final over 1400m at this track. Looking for the mile now and expected to handle the extra weight. Hard to stop. FUKUBANA (5) gets a much better set up today after drawing the outside gate when a slashing third to Know Thyself in the Country Champs. Comes here in peak condition and capable of finishing closer. POPPIN' CHAMPAGNE (9) improving mare who brings the right figures here. Sat off the speed when picking them up effortlessly over this trip at Warwick Farm. Has further improvement to come and can get the job done again. SPACE AGE (4) kept fresh for this and indicated a win was imminent after sticking on well with the 59kg when fourth over 1550m at Randwick Kensington. Sits on the speed and can surprise at the good odds. KIND WORDS (12) looking for trip and further now and worth more than a passing glance despite drawing out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Know Thyself and Fukubana to fight it out.
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KNOW THYSELF
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ladbrokes Racing Club (Mgr: D Cobby) & Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Messara) Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Ctry Champ April 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Lisztomania with 56.5kg at $5. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Scone Nrth Wild Card March 21 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Lubrication carrying 57kg at $1.45. Hard to hold out again. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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PROMITTO
DAVID ATKINS 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M R Chidgey Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup on March 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lavish Empire carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, neck behind Pocketing carrying 61kg at $10. Rates highly and can take a hand in the finish. |
13 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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SHAHZAD
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, CM Brown, A Kur, Mrs K R Sheedy, P L Ward, S W Bruhn, R McClure, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, C Liu, Dr J R Ramsay, T W Savage, T R King, Miss A S Neasham & K W Chia Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Newcastle Bm88 November 16 over 1850m, 14 len behind Townsend carrying 57.5kg at $21. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ballarat Gold Nugget September 20 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Earlswood carrying 54kg at $6.50. Likely to need this. |
15 BRAITH NOCK |
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SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Seymour Bloodstock, J P V Bosquet, K Gorski, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, B T Redmond, Mrs K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure, J D Lanyon, B J Abbey, Mrs R A Abbey, Ms K L Masolini, M R Smith & W Redmond Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Collect Your Cash with 59kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on February 1 over 1500m, 10 len behind Yorkshire with 57kg at $61. Talented type who gets conditions to suit. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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FUKUBANA
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Kayano (Mgr: M M Andersen), M A Lowe, Mrs C A Lowe, D M Coghlan, Mrs M Bolster, S P Anderson, Mrs M F Anderson, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), Mrs V Smethurst & Mrs L K Polglase Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at this track Ctry Champ on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Know Thyself carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Town Crier with 58.5kg at $3.20. In peak form and gets a better run from the draw. |
3 TOM SHERRY |
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NAILS MURPHY
CIARON MAHER 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Seymour Bloodstock, ARE Investments, W Henderson, P Sambor, Shadwell Farm Racing, Charas Bloodstock, Dupz Trupz Syndicate, D S Costello, Mrs E Palmer, J Simmons, Mrs S Fitzgerald, C Charalamboui, C Schembri & J Tinning Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Green Fly carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Diamond Diesel with 57.5kg at $4. Not at this stage. |
11 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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WELL TIMED
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) Last start 10th of 15 at this track Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Matcha Latte with 56kg at $21. Before that ran last of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Green Fly carrying 56.5kg at $5. Fully tested in this line up. |
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PEACE OFFICER
CLARRY CONNERS 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Victory Lodge (C & M Conners), B J Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, B Matthews, Mrs M M Morley, A M Hoang, M S Robinson, Koll Racing (Mgr: K D O'Malley) & Vizzone Racing (Mgr: J J Vizzone) Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 2 len behind Collect Your Cash with 58kg at $4.20. Due for a change of luck. |
2 N RAWILLER |
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POPPIN' CHAMPAGNE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG S Tsalikidis, Morningside Racing (Mgr: M Rowsthorn), C Cortese, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), P A Vawdrey, J C Slattery, T S Seychell, Mrs J Seychell, Miss L J L Seychell & S J Pickworth Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Scalextrics with 58kg at $13. Second run from a spell won by 1.75 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 16 over 1600m defeating Jamberoo carrying 58kg at $10. Likely to feature. |
9 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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SO DAZZLING
JOHN SARGENT 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Hollymount Stud First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Warwick Farm in the LR Aust Day January 27 over 2400m, 8 len behind Tajanis with 53kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival November 30 over 1500m, soft track; 11 len behind Private Eye with 54kg at $201. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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MAGARTEN
JEROME HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 12 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 60kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 24 over 1500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Zoltan with 56kg at $10. Will come on from that run and stays in the mix. |
8 RACHEL KING |
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KIND WORDS
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG L Petagna Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Matcha Latte with 54kg at $7.50. Second-up 6th of 15 at this track Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Matcha Latte with 54kg at $21. Strong top-four chance. |
17 JAMES MCDONALD |
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HAWK POWER
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), C Butcher, Prof P Van Buynder, S Bache, G Pease, J Richards, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, I Gray, J Corbett, Tah Boys (Mgr: A Don), S Niven, Ms J Mcguffie, M Delaney, S Capron, F Fairthorne, The Dodge Tomahawk, Annabel Neasham Racing, G Bryan & ANR Hawk Power First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Chantilly in the LR Pr Le Fabuleux October 12 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fast Tracker with 57kg at $8.70. Previously first up; second of 7 at Chantilly All Weather March 18 2024 over 1900m, a long neck behind Wahdan with 58kg at $2.40. Prefer to see. |
14 J FORD |
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WALKING PAINTING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 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 Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Written In Code carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on October 30 over 1550m, 7 len behind Peace Officer carrying 61kg at $17. Outclassed. |
12 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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ARQANA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & Mrs S J Murray At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bianco Vilano carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Verdad carrying 54kg at $3.80. Looks tested in this tough line-up. |
10 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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GOOD BANTER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG L G C Le Metayer, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M J Williams, S J O'Rourke & J F Tupou First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Bm78 December 21 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Gilded Water with 56.5kg at $8. Previously first up; tenth of 17 at Rosehill Bm88 September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Willaidow with 53kg at $19. Prefer to see how she returns. |
14 JASON COLLETT |
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NAVAL COMMISSION
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, J W Sutherland, A S Taylor, D M Badger, Ms J E Mors, Team 2750 (Mgr: C Raymond), G S J England, Gallop Schnell, J Johnson, A Holbeck, P R M F Racing, J J Davis, Ms DM Goodwin, Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, A Torino, Dynamic No 144 & A C Clarke First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Rosehill Bm78 November 30 over 1800m, soft track; 5 len behind Ring Me Up carrying 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 October 7 over 1400m, a nose behind Sir Artie with 62kg at $21. Later on. |
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SUNCHYME
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Lockyer Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D L O'Keeffe) Useful mare. Last start 7th of 16 at this track Ctry Champ on April 5 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Know Thyself with 55.5kg at $71. Before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Zouatica with 54kg at $31. Happy to overlook. |
16 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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TYMPANIST
DAVID PAYNE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG W Shelton, Miss A Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, A Gessel, D Morley, Mrs E Morley, G W Aldridge, Mrs S Aldridge, S Loane, P Farrugia, Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley), Lucky Owners (Mgr: K F Leung) & D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D Payne) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 2 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 57.5kg at $14. Second-up 11th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne with 57.5kg at $51. Tested against some of these. |
1 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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