Rosehill   31 May 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

TAB HIGHWAY PLATE 1500m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Canadian Ruler to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. CANADIAN RULER (1) is racing in career-best form for Matthew Dale and is a great chance to chalk up the hat trick. Picked up nicely in the heavy ground at Hawkesbury last time over this distance. Drops 1.5kgs today so despite going up a level looks the one to beat again. MY LAST HOORAY (3) caught the eye two back at Warwick Farm then was ridden on pace last time out over 1200m at Randwick and couldn't quicken as required. Might be looking for this trip now so he deserves another chance. WARRIOR FOR PEACE (10) was lining up for only the fourth time when he came from next to last to record a stunning win over the mile at Scone recently. Back a little in trip and goes from a Class 1 to a Class 3 but he has tremendous scope for improvement. BOYS NIGHT OUT (2) has been racing well in Brisbane and should be cherry ripe fourth-up. Always respect Matthew Dunn runners in Highways. STRAIGHT FIRE (16) strips fitter and is in the mix with a light weight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Canadian Ruler is a nice each-way play.
1 x2311 CANADIAN RULER
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M A Aldridge, G R Allen, G Chambers, Mrs J Chilton, P Chilton, A Coorey, Mrs M Coorey, J Georgatsoulis, T Mesite, K O'Brien, S Schleemann, G Stretton, CramCundy Bloodstock, Wamawa & Darby Racing Sovereign Eminence, M Macaulay
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 May 3 over 1500m in the wet defeating Pharoahzano with 60.5kg at $4.40. Before that favourite; won by 1.1 len at Canberra Cl2 April 18 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Il Passero with 60.5kg at $5.50. Absolutely flying and should feature again.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 1x622 BOYS NIGHT OUT
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Akrotiri carrying 60kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1350m, slow going nose behind Cinque Terre carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Working up to a win.
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AARON BULLOCK
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
3 04236 MY LAST HOORAY
FRANK CLEARY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Mcintyre, J M S Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J M Stewart), Mrs M M Hawke, Mrs S Whittaker, B M Hunt, J D Spannari, J J Howe, P O'Brien, R T Cheung, R Cheung, M L Byrne, Mrs H K Byrne, T G Halloran & G A Helliar
Last start 6th of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind A Pound Of Salt carrying 58kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Secure carrying 55kg at $41. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix again.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Light Blue, Dark Blue Checks, Light Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
4 12045 ROUGE MOULIN
BRETT ROBB
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Nestor, H C Vernon, K Fitzgerald, T L Cuthell, Mrs C J Bartley, S Cheshire, Miss A M Cheshire, Mrs J K Cheshire, A N Cheshire, M Sheather, M J Evans, T Rope, T Evans, S Johnston & J Berryman
Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 58.5kg at $13. Worth following up.
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SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Blue And White Diamonds, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
5 30x76 HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
E B Inskip, Miss J J Inskip, Timpano (Mgr: M Timpano), C Kettle, J J Markulic, K W Hiscocks, D Barden, R R Markulic, K McKay, Mrs T Inman & A Bertuccio
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up 6th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 30 over 1550m, on heavy track; 5 len behind No Drama with 54kg at $8. Looking elsewhere.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Maroon, White Stars, Maroon Cap, White Pom Pom
6 177x0 MARKS ICON
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B A Burnet, D I Burrell, R S Hunter, A R Mahoney, M Richards & POPS Racing (Mgr: A Mudie)
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Albury Bm66 on May 16 over 1175m, 6 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on November 1 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Drunken Sailor carrying 59kg at $19. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Red Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
7 16761 TO BE FRANK
SUE GRILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S G Grills, Mrs S M Burnett, Miss H J Overton, Ms J R Lockyer, Ms L J Jeffriess, S J Haslem, Mrs J L Haslem, M N Crowe, D M Rowney, V R Little, A H Green, Mrs C M Green & J Flynn
Useful type. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Tamworth Bm58 May 20 over 1400m in the wet defeating Not In Doubt with 59kg at $18. The race before that 6th of 14 at Gunnedah Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Raymond's Reward carrying 61kg at $15. This looks too tough.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Purple Diamond And Armbands, White Cap
8 62910 DEVGRU
JOHN BORHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Borham
Most recently 10th of 12 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 4 len behind Crucial Witness carrying 55kg at $81. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Queanbeyan Bm50 April 12 over 1600m defeating Rockathon carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Navy Blue, Bottle Green Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap, White Star
9 x4112 NEW PHAROAH
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Tasoraay carrying 57kg at $8. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Scone Ctry Bm58 April 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating Call Me Terry with 61kg at $2.40. Racing in great heart and must be a chance.
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K MCEVOY
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
10 1201 WARRIOR FOR PEACE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Last start favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at Scone Cl1 May 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Brave Call carrying 56kg at $4. The run before that 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Depth Of Character carrying 57kg at $61. One of the chief contenders.
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BRAITH NOCK
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
11 22611 ZOOMORPHIC
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White), W C Bedggood & G L Frazer
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 May 4 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Only Need One carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at Mudgee Super Mdn April 20 over 1400m defeating Magic Sorcerer with 57kg at $2.10. Harder again here and the hat-trick seems unlikely.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Grey, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
12 44100 ROSES IMMINENTE
LOU MARY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
L Mary, Braebrook Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M G Porlezza), M Hoy, NPC Sports (Mgr: S W Fisher), S W Newell & K F King
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 54.5kg at $20. The race before that 11th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 54kg at $13. This might be too rich.
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Silver, Pink Crossed Sashes
13 x0662 MY MATE KATE
BEN LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B K Lees
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on May 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind News Bound carrying 59kg at $9. Before that 6th of 9 at Quirindi Bm66 on May 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wanda River carrying 55.5kg at $11. This looks a stern test.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Lime Green, Red Maltese Cross, Black Hooped Sleeves
14 55555 AIRLINER
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T Robinson, Ms M A Miller, C P Casinelli, Mrs T Casinelli, J P Casineli, S F Dibben, Child Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Child), Werriberri Creek Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Barr), A J Kelsh, B Treuer, P J Weekes & Sibling City (Mgr: D J Robinson)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind City Limits carrying 55kg at $20. The start before that 5th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Canadian Ruler with 53kg at $81. Will not find this easy. Needs to do more.
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ZAC WADICK
White, Pale Blue Diamond And Armbands
15 x4743 SEBILLA
RODNEY NORTHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs W M Gill & J R C Gill
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 on May 2 over 1450m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Gentileschi with 55.5kg at $20. Should be thereabouts.
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R JONES
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Purple Cap
16 43x36 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic, T R Smart & M D Connelly
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Canberra Open Bm84 on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Demanding Mo carrying 53kg at $10. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 56kg at $5. One of the key runners down in the weights.
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ANNA ROPER
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
17 12x12 MIDNIGHT LUNA
ROB POTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M Miladinovic
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Queanbeyan Ctry Cl1 May 11 over 1460m defeating Tommy Flyer with 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Brazen Crime carrying 57kg at $151. SCRATCHED.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Navy Blue, Yellow Shield, Red Collar And Cap
18 x1660 PUSSYFOOT
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J L Travers
Useful filly. Most recently second last of 12 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Maori Chief carrying 54.5kg at $201. The race before that 6th of 9 at Wagga Mtc Gneas on May 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Dupli Kate carrying 53kg at $14. Hard to have on that form.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom