Randwick   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +11m 1000m-W/Post, + 8m Remainder . (Pent: 5.45)  

Forecaster has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. KINGSTON CHARM (2) tough mare who indicated a win was imminent when closing strongly along the inside for a narrow second over 1600m at this track. Braith Nock sticks and has won third up in the past. Goes close. FORECASTER (3) holding his form and due for a change of luck. Will roll forward from the low draw and take catching in this easier contest with Stanley's 3kg claim. Has excellent each way prospects. STARPHISTOCATED (16) talented filly well placed here with the big drop in weight. Battled in the heavy conditions with the 59kg when third over 1550m at Canterbury. One of two solid chances for the John Thompson yard. GLAD YOU THINK SO (4) left a little flat-footed second up after covering plenty of ground. Strips fitter with the key jockey change. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,3,16.
1 36459 PROMITTO
DAVID ATKINS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
M R Chidgey
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Royal Supremacy carrying 54kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm88 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Quantum Cat carrying 54kg at $7.50. Rates highly on best efforts and can break back into the winners' list.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Purple And White Halves, Purple Cap
2 55x62 KINGSTON CHARM
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J W Tait, J S Nivison, B G Shields & D S Neate
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rolling Magic with 56.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 2nd of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Walking Painting with 56.5kg at $9. Near her top and close to a win.
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ZAC LLOYD
Red, White Cap
3 96224 FORECASTER
PAUL PERRY
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
P Perry, Belsin Thoroughbreds, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, Vintage Green (Mgr: R C De Groot), M W Humphries & B J Humphries
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Callistemon carrying 59kg at $11. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
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WILLIAM A STANLEY
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
4 07x36 GLAD YOU THINK SO
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), J G Sargent, D C Hall AM, S P Sutcliffe, Mrs L A Sutcliffe, P Burke, Dr A Burke, R J Ryan, H Blend & J A Brennan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 53.5kg at $31. Second-up 6th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Walking Painting with 56.5kg at $9.50. Stays in the mix.
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J PARR
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
5 96874 HIGH DANDY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Walking Painting with 59.5kg at $18. Before that 7th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 61kg at $8.50. Don't dismiss.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
6 8x148 AIX EN PROVENCE
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Walking Painting carrying 58.5kg at $12. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Callistemon carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Fitter now and well-placed to return to form.
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Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
7 798x0 AGITA
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
W Shelton, L Cohen, Miss A Cohen, Mrs C Cohen, J Cohen, Mrs S Shelton, M Shelton, A Mitchell, Miss S Mitchell, Mrs E Morley, D Morley, G W Aldridge, Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley) & D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D Payne)
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 12th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Walking Painting with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Bm88 on January 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Our Anchorage carrying 52kg at $5.50. Not keen.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
8 47065 SUNSOURCE
ROBERT QUINN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R P Quinn, H Maddock, P G Cullen, M Cannan, L Maddock, P L Brown, K V Snelgrove, One Of Many (Mgr: A Harding), B M Chidgey, M Nadalin, T A Donaldson, R Nadalin, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, Mrs TC Cullen & BH Lathiere
Last start got back early 5th of 8 at this track 3&4yo Bm78 on July 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aberlour with 53kg at $91. The run before that 6th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Natural Deduction with 56.5kg at $26. Will need to do a lot more.
5
TOM SHERRY
Black, Red Star And Cap, Black Star
9 33315 CALLISTEMON
KERRY PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs P M G Warner
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Walking Painting with 56kg at $2.45. The race before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Midway Bm72 June 21 over 1600m in soft going defeating Forecaster carrying 54kg at $3.40. This is a tougher assignment.
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JASON COLLETT
Yellow, Orange Sash And Cap
10 x4738 HOW MUCH BETTER
SARA RYAN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 56.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Audrey's Lane carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rolling Magic carrying 54kg at $5. Goes into the exotics.
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Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
11 92697 NOSEY PARKER
PAUL PERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Last start 7th of 10 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Harry's Bar with 54.5kg at $17. The start before that 9th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 25 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Getafix carrying 58.5kg at $71. Not to be discounted in this line-up.
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ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
12 246x9 SO SLEEK
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead) & Knox Racing (Mgr: J H Knox)
Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Walking Painting carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on October 9 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Green Belt with 57kg at $14. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
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J FORD
Grey, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
13 0x030 JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, Ms L Spencer, S P Smith, S Worsley, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs K L Abraham, B S Abraham, Mrs D P Wilson, Ms T A Bedson, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), G R McSweeney, Mrs E A Seear, T A Jensen, B R Hindmarsh, N A C Walker, L Pavlovic, Mrs R Simpson & J A Simpson
At the latest run second last of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Walking Painting with 55.5kg at $31. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 56.5kg at $26. Minor place chance from the low draw.
3
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
14 06403 MIZELLA
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B G Black & J D Clague
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Walking Painting with 54kg at $31. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Natural Deduction with 54.5kg at $8.50. Happy to risk this time.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
15 03863 BINKOU
GARRY FRAZER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J M Frazer & D & Mrs K Stein
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Oh Golly Gosh carrying 58.5kg at $41. The race before that second last of 7 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 3 over 1890m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind General Soho carrying 59kg at $7.50. Prefer others.
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K MCEVOY
Lime Green, Blue Stars And Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap, Blue Star
16 4x313 STARPHISTOCATED
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
J K Sheather, Mrs K P Sheather, Ms S M Sheather, A J Cooper, Mrs A Foley, N M Foley, S G Johansson, M L Webb, D C Parry & Warren Boys (Mgr: M J Robertson)
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Canterbury Bm64 on July 9 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Centenario with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Newcastle Cl1 June 28 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Crimson Miss carrying 57kg at $3.90. Improver with a solid set of figures.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Light Blue, Yellow Horseshoe And Star, Red Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Red Cap