Warwick Farm   08 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

GOLDEN MILE @ DARLEY HANDICAP 1300m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.02).  

Genuine tempo. STAR ACT (8) gets the nod in a plain affair. Has started at less than $3 at each run this prep but failed to salute, most recently making late ground to finish fourth over 1200m at Gosford. Handles the going and blinkers on for the first time might be the key to her success. DETERMINATION (3) made a sustained run from the back of the field to just miss the placings when resuming last start over 1400m at Newcastle. McDonald taking over is a positive sign. Likely improver. SHAMROCK SALLY (7) started favourite and worked home nicely but found one better when resuming over 1000m at Kembla recently. Should enjoy the longer trip so although untried in these conditions she looks well-placed to make an impact. SCISSOR ME TIMBERS (2) picked up late without threatening when fresh from a break over 1100m at Hawkesbury last time out. Each-way chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Star Act to break through.
1 2x EMILIA JANE
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
OTI Racing(Mgr:T Henderson), Polar Bloom(Mgr:Ms Pearl),M Newton,D Wright,R Edwards,T Porter,Mrs B Porter,W Pelchen,Mrs Pelchen,P & D Associates Mgr:N Dempsey),Beartown No.15(B Martin Oam),D House,J Spence,Mrs Spence,Webbmck Racing(L Webb),J Nailon,C Wansbrough,A Brook & Six Horsemen Mgr:O Dempsey
Resuming off three-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, head behind You Say D'orsay with 55.5kg at $27.30. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial sixth over 793m in a Warwick Farm trial on April 26. One of the chances.
2
TYLER SCHILLER
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 23x5 SCISSOR ME TIMBERS
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M Beer, N Foot, D Strehlau, Mrs C Hills, A Stephens, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, J F Moss, D latif, Let it Ride Syndicate (Mgr: M Morris), J Pauletto, Ms C Croughan, A Hammond, S J Knight, Liberty Racing (Mgr: D J Keast), JMAL Racing (Mgr: M J Radnedge), S Frenkel, T Gale, Ms C E Petch & M F Gray
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on April 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kirkuk carrying 59kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on December 3 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Monte Supreme with 56kg at $10. Likely improver.
9
DYLAN GIBBONS
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOES
3 58x5 DETERMINATION
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Ms D Martin), McLeish Family Racing (D Mcleish), CGO Racing (C Olliver), P L Ward, J M Catelen, Paramount Racing (Ms K Wood), M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, E S Hatton, Mrs R Hatton, B C Russell, L Caminiti, D N Wilson, G E Ardill, Mrs M T Ardill, A I Grant-Taylor & M A Paine
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Newcastle Mdn on April 24 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Our Uptown Girl with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn on December 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Zouphoria with 58.5kg at $6.50. Strong winning chance.
4
JAMES MCDONALD
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS ,STARS SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
4 44 TWIN TELEPATHY
ANTHONY CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G Harvey
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 28 over 1100m, 3 len behind Alabama State with 58.5kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Call Me Gorgeous carrying 57kg at $17. Others are better chances.
1
RORY HUTCHINGS
Royal Blue, White Cross Sashes
5 86 MAILATA
BRYCE HEYS
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, G K Lawler, K F Regler, R Franco, M R Franco, K Salagic, D B Kaplan, G M Regler, M D Regler & Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu)
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Keep Your Cool carrying 58.5kg at $26. Last start second last of 7 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Call Me Gorgeous with 57kg at $51. Others preferred at this stage.
8
N RAWILLER
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW VEE, RED AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
6 3 RUBILACE
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, S F Neville, Ms S P Toogood, T L Burr, F Swan, C Withers & Retirement Strategy (Mgr: Mrs J Clarke)
At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Moruya Super Mdn on April 26 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Missy No Nay with 56.5kg at $10. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
7
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
7 5x2 SHAMROCK SALLY
L J BRIDGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J J Bridge, Miss L L Bridge, Ms K E Harding, Mrs M S Thornett & Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock)
Third race start. First start 5th of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Chartwell with 55.5kg at $4.50. Returned from break ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on April 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Close Encounter with 57kg at $2.50. Don't underestimate.
6
R JONES
Red, Green Sleeves
8 5x224 STAR ACT
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A P Carney, Mrs T A Carney, D Barba, Mrs S Barba, J C Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J A Teytz, E J Mcphee, R W Wilson, P Piras, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Mrs L Connolly, K Connolly, Mrs P Burke & T R Bonello
Going well. Last start 4th of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Verbil carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind It's A Wonder carrying 54.5kg at $1.50. Definite chance.
5
RACHEL KING
ORANGE ,BLACK HALVES, ORANGE ,BLACK HALVED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
9 068x2 MY SHALOM
JIM & GREG LEE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
F Khedoori
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Clubman with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn on December 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Zouphoria carrying 56kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten.
3
ELLEN HENNESSY
YELLOW, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP