Rosehill   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.27)  

The trio Harry's Bar, Let's Fly and Vetwelve will set a strong tempo. MODELLA (5) brings outstanding form lines to this BM72. Turned in an eye-catcher first-up over 1200m here then chased home Manaal and others in the Racing And Sports Golden Pendant over this course and distance a fortnight ago, beaten just 3.4 lengths. Only needs to hold that form to be winning this. ALABAMA STATE (1) hit the lead and looked the winner only to be claimed late when resuming last time out in a 1300m Midway at this track. Yet to fill a placing in three second-up runs which is a concern, but this looks a nice race for him. DIRECT FIRE (6) raced handy and only tired in the closing stages last time out when second-up. Goes well at this stage of the prep and his 1400m record is sound. Nice chance at odds. VETWELVE (2) beat many of today's rivals home here last start when fresh from a six-week break. Will tighten right up following that run and should be in the finish. STRAWBERRY IMPACT (12) steps up in grade but has been impressive in two runs at the provincials this prep. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Modella.
1 860x2 ALABAMA STATE
JACK PILKINGTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J N Pilkington, H Pilkington, J Wilson, J C Lamont, Ms L M Camiller, D Lowe, D Stevenson, G P Langlands, G G B Macdonald, Mrs L Thomas, M D Bligh, N Anderson, B T Crawford, Miss K Rezek, Miss C E Gibbons, J C Piggott, Mrs L Chapman & P D L Horwitz
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Meridiana carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Randwick in the LR S/Pacific on April 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sergeant Major with 53kg at $17. Ratings say he is a chief contender.
7
JASON COLLETT
Grey, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
2 10123 VETWELVE
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), D Losurdo, M Beer, R Ridge, Picnic Point Punters (Mgr: J Whitney), Five Fat Kids (Mgr: G Amy), P O'Shea, M Barnes, Mrs C Richards, J Mcclelland, B Arlington, P McNamara, A Ryder, B Dixon, Tricolours Grunt (Mgr: J Moss) & W Dixon
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Meridiana carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Monkhana carrying 55.5kg at $10. Genuine gelding who strips fitter and gets a nice run from the favourable draw.
3
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Tricolours Logo
3 541x8 LET'S FLY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N X G Racing, A Tzaneros, C J Mcleod, Mrs D I M Liubertas, Mrs K L Mcleod, M C Nunn, S M Hastings, M K Wilson, T G Baker, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), T Mitevski, D R W Stanley, Mrs S Hartley, Miss K Wright & C R Walker
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track F&M Bm72 on October 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Rapbidash with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 April 15 over 1400m defeating Time Bandit with 58.5kg at $7. Has won second-up before so there is improvement in the locker.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Cerise, White Band, Armbands, Hoop Cap
4 34174 HARRY'S BAR
PAUL MURRAY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
I M Neville OAM, J R Gilmore, Mrs A I Neville, D Fleming, M Kilic, D A Woolley, R Wood, Mrs G F Wood, C Roche, C D King, Mrs M King, Ms D M Smith, T Macleay & Dr J C Ford
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on September 10 over 1250m, in the wet; 5 len behind Mergeila with 61.5kg at $4.80. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Kerguelen carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The last 100m might be her Achilles.
1
TIM CLARK
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 55x37 MODELLA
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), K Yoshida, Ms J Mealing, L J Tansey, Mrs J F Tansey & Mrs C E Curtis
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind African Daisy with 57.5kg at $4.20. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Gold Pend on September 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Manaal carrying 54kg at $14. Very fit now and is beautifully graded back in a BM72.
4
ZAC LLOYD
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands, Yellow Cap
6 09x04 DIRECT FIRE
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, J C Glover, Mrs M R Glover, C G Glover, Ms S P Toogood, T Moloney, J Finlayson, Mrs V Linden & Mrs C M Toogood
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 14 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind African Daisy carrying 55kg at $13. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Meridiana carrying 57kg at $15. Placed two from two when third-up and this is probably his optimum distance.
5
AMY MCLUCAS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
7 8x886 PRESIDENT
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Gunn, P Criniti, MB Woodham, M W Grew, S Ngo, G E Wright, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, U Dimitriou, D Medz, P A Nelson, B W Protheroe, Mrs A J Protheroe, Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin) & Lucky 88 Racing (Mgr: P Blackmore)
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 8 at this track Bm72 on October 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand carrying 58.5kg at $101. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on September 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Shalaa Gold carrying 59.5kg at $41. SCRATCHED.
15
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
8 x033x VINDICATION
FABIO MARTINO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe)
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 18 months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Wyong Bm64 April 11 2024 over 1100m, a head behind Time Bandit carrying 61kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 March 2 2024 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mad Darcey with 56.5kg at $7. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
R JONES
White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lis, Red Cap
9 6x137 BELLENTH
KIM WAUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M E Waugh, M A Webster, A W Barrett, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, J C Stewart, Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), J E Mahony, M R Lester, Mrs K A Perrett, K G Perrett, Mrs S L Bate & L J Goddard
Most recently second last of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Meridiana with 56.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Denman Star carrying 56.5kg at $6. Minor claims only based on that last effort.
2
J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
10 28x41 CAPE BYRON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, S C Noble, E R C Noble, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst), L Newton, Mrs K M Newton & Only Takes One (Mgr: D B Tipping)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Scone Cl3 on September 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Verbil carrying 60.5kg at $10. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 September 25 over 1400m defeating Duke Of Camden carrying 57kg at $4.60. Faces a far stiffer assignment this time.
9
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
11 1x954 MASTER RILEY
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Mrs A G Toogood, Mrs H McGlade, R J Drummond, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), D N Marston, E S Spooner, W A Wilkins, Mrs J A Cassar, M J Cassar, S C Foley & J D Mathieson
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on October 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind King Nic carrying 60.5kg at $15. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Moruya Bm82 on September 16 over 1435m, 3.5 len behind Dupli Kate carrying 57kg at $17. This looks a stern test.
15
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
12 28x22 STRAWBERRY IMPACT
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on September 6 over 1300m, 4 len behind Sarrismo with 60kg at $5. Last start 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on September 25 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Prefer Diamonds with 60kg at $2.40. Ready to peak at this stage of the preparation.
6
TOMMY BERRY
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
13 08564 HELLOVA NATURE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Calibre Racing DN (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), B A Loomb, B Green, B J McKellar-Moore, Halparcon (Mgr: Ms K Halloran), L Berry, M A Stephenson, P W O'dowd, Ms S Moore, Miss S R Mason, T Mason, A Farley, C C Dowell, G M Moore, K J Moore, W A Devine, Ms K Dewsnap & J P Devine
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Meridiana with 53kg at $31. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind African Daisy carrying 53kg at $151. Struggling and looking to others.
2
K MCEVOY
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
14 738x8 INVASIVE DREAMS
SHAUN HARVEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S D Van Tijn, J P Pinchbeck, N L L Miller & H J Cox
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on September 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Nepo Baby carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Port Macquarie Qotn Bm74 January 24 over 1206m defeating Floss's One carrying 56kg at $2. Others are preferred.
10
SIENNA GRIMA
Red And Black Hoops, White Sleeves, Red Cap
15 14x31 IVANA
EDWARD O'ROURKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Ms E Barratt, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), Mrs K Brooks, C Baitz, Barratt Girls (Mgr: Mrs L Barratt), R Cronin & Dr G Baitz
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Mudgee Cl1 on September 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Blend Of Three with 56kg at $11. Second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 September 27 over 1200m defeating Norton Road with 56kg at $26. This might see her downfall.
4
TYLER SCHILLER
Emerald Green, Navy Blue Yoke, White Cap
16 00629 BLUFF 'N' BLUSTER
JASON COYLE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
R P Kerr & Ms A B Timberlake
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Cosmic Lad with 54kg at $17. The run before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on August 31 over 1350m, 0.8 len behind Show County with 53.5kg at $13. Hard to have this tough line-up.
11
RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Red And Yellow Checked Band And Sleeves