Randwick   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.18).  

Perennial possesses good early speed. SHE'S EXOTIC (5) exciting Tamworth trained mare resuming. Undefeated in three career runs and deserves her shot in this grade after giving them a galloping lesson when a slick 4.5 len winner over 1100m at Armidale on May 28. Since fitted with a recent 950m trial win and can keep her good record intact. SARATOGA POWER (9) improving gelding with two wins from four starts. Returned from a let-up with a fast finishing 2.5 len victory over 1000m at Muswellbrook on September 10. Big jump in grade today, but ticks plenty of boxes. PERENNIAL (2) undefeated first up and returns from a break of four months. Anchored with the 59kg when third over 1100m at Warwick Farm on May 22. Fitted with the one trial and maps to get the right run. TICKLEBELLY (7) resumes and looks best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,9,2,7.
1 27x13 ATMOSPHERIC ROCK
DANNY WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R J Bramich, Mrs A Bramich, S Bramich, Ms K E Gallaher, L J S Vogan, M S Vogan, B S Blades, G T Castle, N Smith & Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track Highway-C2 August 24 over 1100m defeating Palazzo Prince carrying 62.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on September 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Melody Again carrying 62kg at $3.50. Well placed. Sure to be strong late with the big weight.
13
JASON COLLETT
RED, BLACK STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBAND, RED CAP
2 1253x PERENNIAL
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 May 22 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Cinematic Star carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Newcastle Bm64 February 3 over 900m defeating Procrastinator with 59kg at $2.10. One of the leading chances.
2
ZAC LLOYD
BLACK,YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK AND YELLOW DIAMONDS SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
3 5150x NIPOTINO
DANIELLE SEIB
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G De Vries, Mrs M De Vries, Miss A De Vries, J De Vries, K Duggan, B Whyte, Miss L Haywood, P Smith, R Poot, Mrs J Duggan, T Hunter, M Cohen, P Cohen, B Cohen, Mrs T Cohen, K M P S Racing (Mgr: M Streater), Adam Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Adam) & Thoroughbred Girls No 8 (Mgr: Ms S Lenton)
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 July 18 over 1175m, 6 len behind Cavalier Charles with 56kg at $9. First up last campaign second of 12 at Albury Open Bm85 May 10 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Mr Moppett carrying 55kg at $9. Claim helps but may need this.
7
HANNAH WILLIAMS
Black, White Star, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
4 1307x STING JET
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock (Mgr: M Lloyd), R Tidswell, Ms D M Andrew, S Thistlethwaite, The Red and The White (Mgr: P A Kelly), C Williams, P J Elder, M Elder, R Steadman, C K Dunn, J R Mutimer, L O'Shaughnessy, J Lucas, J Halls, N Alvaro, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), Jet Racing (Mgr: A Douglas) & C Treherne
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm74 May 13 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Reggie's Boy with 59.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by head Scone Cl4 Prev February 27 over 1200m defeating Melody Again with 53.5kg at $12. Slim claims.
3
N RAWILLER
WHITE, BLACK STAR OUTLINE, RED CAP
5 1x11x SHE'S EXOTIC
CODY MORGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Miss Quaintly, Chope CC Racing, J R Goldsmith, A Cordner, Mrs A L Ibbotson, D A Bush, M J Bradbury, A J Russ, P A Palmer, G D Broadfoot, D F Burges, G L Barker, B T Williams, G J Spain, K G Calvert, Clear Vision & L Davis
Finished off last campaign to post a big 4.5 len win. Armidale Bm58 May 28 over 1100m slow track defeating Spirit Of Pluto with 58kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Tamworth John Clift April 26 over 1000m slow track defeating Sacred Delago with 57.5kg at $2.40. Classy mare undefeated in three runs resuming; will take a ton of catching.
4
JAMES MCDONALD
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, ORANGE CAP, BLACK LOGO ON CAP
6 1x71 KREON
DANNY WILLIAMS
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams), K O Fields, G B Robinson, C Butler, R B Edwards, Dr J F Davis, T Dellosa, A Fitzgibbon, N Fay, N J Vickery, Mrs R E Vickery, S Lambert, R Ruti, R J Ryan, Pit Pony Express (Mgr: B Nolan), Ms M L Whitney, D M Delle Coste, A J Haines & E T Hughes
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track Highway-C2 on August 24 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Atmospheric Rock carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Second-up favourite; won by 5.5 len at Goulburn Bm66 September 13 over 1000m defeating Northumbria with 57.5kg at $1.40. Found his best form now. Promising entire ready for this stronger test.
4
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, Maroon five Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
7 4163x TICKLEBELLY
SCOTT COLLINGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Doyle & Mrs A R Doyle
Returns after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track Highway-C3 June 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Nipotino carrying 56kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Goulburn Cl1 February 15 over 900m slow track defeating Opal Fields with 56.5kg at $19. Resumes with a handy record in this class; keep safe.
6
TIM CLARK
Lilac, Red sash, White Cap
8 365x2 ACOTANGO
CODY MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C G Morgan, P A Colley, J P Devine, Mrs S A Rodda, D W G Green, G J McDonald, J Sant, M T Coleman, WBC Racing (Mgr: N P Wood), Z Churcher, M A Thomas, Miss P L Belsham & W A Devine
Second run back. First-up after six months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Moree Cl3 on September 1 over 950m, 1.2 len behind Gerety with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Tamworth Bm66 December 12 over 1000m defeating Outta De Lady carrying 55.5kg at $4. Consistent galloper who can take a hand in the finish.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE RABBIT, MAROON SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, MAROON CAP, GREEN STRIPES
9 3131 SARATOGA POWER
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) & Mrs L E Cavanough
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Muswellbrook Cl1 September 10 over 1000m defeating Savoldi with 56.5kg at $4.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on July 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Soaring Phoenix with 59kg at $3.50. Up in class and no surprise to see him play a leading role.
1
J FORD
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
10 2x116 BRIAL ROSE
RON STUBBS
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
G D Hurry & G F Schlecht
At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track Highway-C2 on August 24 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Atmospheric Rock with 56.5kg at $19. The race before that won by a long-neck at Gundagai Ctry Cl1 August 6 over 1000m in the wet defeating Morezmo carrying 59kg at $2.50. No luck in town at latest and strips fitter now.
10
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE BAND, SILVER AND BLACK BANDS, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK ARMBANDS
11 52180 SIR FREDDIE
JEREMY SYLVESTER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T D Hyett & Mrs J Lennon
Most recently second last of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Melody Again carrying 55kg at $67. The race before that 8th of 12 at Scone Bm66 on August 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Silencio Porfavor carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Hard to have.
10
R JONES
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
12 34034 TAI LUNG
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms M A Miller, Jack Hammer (Mgr: Mrs L T Harrison), Kiama Blowhards (Mgr: W A King-Gee), D W Provost, Mrs E M Provost, B A Lawson, R K Bowden, G L Payne, Ms H A Webber, S Webber, W B Aanensen & Sibling City (Mgr: D J Robinson)
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on September 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Melody Again with 52.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Highway-C3 on August 10 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sir Freddie with 53kg at $14. Has ability and among the chances.
9
RACHEL KING
White, Aqua Blue Diamond ,Armbands
13 64611 GOTTA FLY
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C Higgins & I J Higgins
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a neck at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 August 22 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Octavian Treasure carrying 58kg at $12. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4.5 len at Kempsey Ctry Mdn July 30 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Romi with 56kg at $3. Racing in a rich vein of form but this will test.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
PURPLE, PINK LIGHTNING BOLT, PINK, PURPLE HOOPS SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, PINK LIGHTNING BOLTS CAP
14 21 MISS MIKKI ISLE
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B J Hall
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, led but faded 2nd of 8 at Wagga Mdn on August 26 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Cambar with 57.5kg at $2.90. Second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Wagga Super Mdn September 5 over 1000m defeating Starsheena with 58kg at $2.40. Will need to go to another level to compete in this field.
7
RED, DARK GREEN Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap