Randwick 25 Apr 2025
GOING: S(7)
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THE SOMME CLASSIC HANDICAP 1250m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65) |
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Just a modest pace in store without noted speed runners engaged. LINKS (1) will relish the good tempo and extra distance at her second run back. Strong through the line when fourth to Seascape over 1150m at this track. Will appreciate the claim again. HELL TO PAY (3) underrated gelding resuming. Comes to hand quickly and gets his chance with Roper's claim. His two trials had merit and capable of taking this out. INSIST (4) strengthened up over the break and hard fit for this. Looking for this trip now after running third over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Expected to take a hand in the finish. ENGINE ROOM (2) has stupide so could progress off the resuming win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking for value with Links.
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| 1 | x97x4 |
LINKS
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 62.0KG M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, Madica (Mgr: T N Porter), T A Ginnane, A S Ingersole, D J O'Connor, D J Canny, A C Hall, G A McLaren, Runs Lika Deere (Mgr: C J Ludeman), L H Mckenzie, F Palinkas & A N Woff Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track F&M Bm72 on March 26 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Seascape with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Flemington Bm70 on January 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wolfy carrying 59kg at $21. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply with the claim. |
4 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | 42x1 |
ENGINE ROOM
BRYCE HEYS 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P D Harrison, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, K F Regler, D Harrison, R Kennedy, W B Norman, R C Bishop, G J Rains, P Battersby, C B K Eyre, M D Regler, G M Regler & B E Slade-Jones Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Manukau with 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on October 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Snitzanova carrying 56.5kg at $4. Back in good order and can play a role in the finish. |
5 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 3 | 3103x |
HELL TO PAY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Champion Thoroughbreds, Kingsport Investments, Yarraman Park Stud, Dunbar Family Racing, Dream Team, Sedgewyn, D J Hines, P Hines, J E Forker, P C Barnett, S J Brown, J G Codner, Mrs D L Fisher, T S Fisher, C D Hands & W S Simpson Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 February 1 over 1300m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Heesen carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Gerringong carrying 58kg at $12. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
3 ANNA ROPER |
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| 4 | 62x13 |
INSIST
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Bell River Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Ferguson), R G Hogno, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R B Bowman, Brookava Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D K Walker), P V Dillon, A K Fuge, Miss P Holcombe, M D Mackay, M B Peper, Mrs W Steffensen & Ms E M Weston Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Newcastle Bm64 March 20 over 900m defeating Ride The River with 58kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Tequila Baby with 57.5kg at $5.50. Promising galloper. Handy strike-rate and rates highly. |
2 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 5 | 148x3 |
ONE LAST SHOT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG W C Alchin & Mrs P J Alchin Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 November 7 over 1300m defeating Miss Spacegirl carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Harder here though and prepared to risk this time. |
6 N RAWILLER |
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BROADWAY FOLLIES
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG G C Smith, Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N G Gereaux), A P W Racing No2 (Mgr: A P Walsh), R Flynn, G S Broome, Mrs M L Kostopoulos, F M Clarke & Mrs W A Moss Most recently 2nd of 7 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Bonjour Madame carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Alabama Fox with 56kg at $4.20. Not far away of late. In peak condition and ready to win. |
1 RACHEL KING |
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| 7 | x188x |
TRUE AMOR
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), D W Russell, Ms A Maynard & G A M Maynard Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 December 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zouprince with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Kembla Grange Mdn November 5 over 1200m defeating Raikkonen with 57kg at $1.90. Gelded over the break and looks primed for this. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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| 8 | 69x21 |
DEEP EMOTION
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mr J V O'Neill, Mr T J Pemberton, Mrs L Harris, Mr J L Crawly, Mr C J Crawley, Mr L F Robins, Mr B K Parker, Mr B J Scarce, Mr S Rayson, Dr D S Karpin, Mr J W Orange, Mr M J Curtain, Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Mr M J Webb, Mr B V Woolford Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1150m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Love And Light with 57.5kg at $5. Last start won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Mdn April 8 over 1200m defeating Navy Buoy with 56kg at $6.50. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say she won't be competitive. |
8 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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