Randwick   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.43)  

High Dandy should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. CALLISTEMON (10) finally showed her true potential when demolishing a handy Midway field over the 1600m here. Gets a better set up today and will appreciate the fast tempo with the 2kg rise in weight. Expected to go close again. WALKING PAINTING (1) holding his form this time in and will appreciate the drop-in class and trip. Had to work hard from the sticky draw and the early effort told late when seventh over 1800m here in BM88 class. Maps well with the claim and ready to bounce back. MIZELLA (16) back to her preferred trip now and look for a sharp improvement from the draw. Stalks the speed and has each way prospects. KINGSTON CHARM (5) solid return over the unsuitable trip and her best form is over the mile. Keep safe. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Callistemon to take holding out.
1 60127 WALKING PAINTING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, D F Hore-Lacy, A D Hore-Lacy, A D Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2, R J Ryan, S M W Charles, P M O'Shea, Oceans 4, D M Andrews, G C Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A D Kennedy, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Morgcam Racing, World Series Group, Ztones & Woof Racing
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Bm88 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Quantum Cat with 54kg at $10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Half Yours with 59kg at $51. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
2 807x3 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
Second-up. First-up after six months made ground 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 with 53.5kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 2 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Battleton with 60kg at $51. May need one more run.
10
MADELINE OWEN
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
3 09687 HIGH DANDY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
At the latest run 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. The run before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going 2.25 len behind Cormac T carrying 54.5kg at $26. Maps well and don't underestimate.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
4 58x41 HASTY HONEY
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Honeycomb Stud (Mgr: A Whittingham), D Whittingham, Mrs K Whittingham & A M Britt
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Fiddlers Green carrying 57.5kg at $9. Last start won by 2.75 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 June 25 over 1550m on a soft track defeating Victory Lane carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.
9
J FORD
Black, Gold And Apricot Honeycomb Stud Logo, Gold Collar And Armbands
5 655x6 KINGSTON CHARM
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J W Tait, J S Nivison, B G Shields & D S Neate
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rolling Magic with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Bm68 on August 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Northern Eyes carrying 58kg at $11. Strips fitter with the claim.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Red, White Cap
6 28x14 AIX EN PROVENCE
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 June 7 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Contributingfactor with 61kg at $5.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Callistemon carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Stays in the mix.
11
R JONES
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
7 42601 SATNESS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Price, L J Price & L F Muollo
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Bm68 June 21 over 1600m defeating This Is The Moment with 59kg at $4.40. Before that second last of 11 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on June 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind King Of Roseau with 53.5kg at $81. Will require improvement to be considered here.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
8 83732 VICTORY LANE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, A Nunan & W G Marshall
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on June 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hasty Honey with 59kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Kyeema with 59kg at $26. Looks tested again.
18
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
9 1798x 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)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 February 26 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Laspirit Deeler with 56.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 January 8 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Tiger Town carrying 58kg at $2.90. Will take great benefit from this outing.
13
TOM SHERRY
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
10 x3331 CALLISTEMON
KERRY PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs P M G Warner
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Midway Bm72 June 21 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Forecaster carrying 54kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 7 over 1500m, slow going 1.3 len behind Hellfire Express with 53kg at $5.50. Confidence is high and can win again.
4
JASON COLLETT
Yellow, Orange Sash And Cap
11 12x47 HOW MUCH BETTER
SARA RYAN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 56.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Kyeema carrying 57kg at $6.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rolling Magic with 54kg at $5. Keep safe despite drawing poorly.
13
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
12 5180x WAR RIBBON
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, P W Griffin, Mrs S G Aldridge, G W Aldridge, J Yianni, D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne), S Lebas, A J Donald & A Melching
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch April 1 over 2000m, in the wet; 13 len behind Pocketing with 56kg at $18. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Wyong Bm64(63) February 13 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Nyota carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Might be better off following this run.
12
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
13 40x03 JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
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
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 59kg at $12. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 1.5 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 56.5kg at $26. May need one more.
15
RACHEL KING
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
14 x3431 VETWELVE
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), D P Losurdo, M D Beer, M J Hastie, R J Ridge, Picnic Point Punters (J Whitney), A G Fitzgibbon, Five Fat Kids (G P Amy), P M O'Shea, M K Barnes, Mrs C A Richards, J I Mcclelland, B Arlington, P McNamara, A P Ryder, B Dixon & Tricolours Grunt
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Wyong Mdn June 24 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Justice Warrior carrying 59kg at $1.60. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sister Daae carrying 58kg at $3.50. Obviously a lot harder and goes into the exotics.
7
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Tricolours Logo
15 4x163 CITY LIMITS
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B H Carey
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on June 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Satness carrying 58kg at $15. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 60kg at $3.60. Will need plenty of luck from the wide draw.
14
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Yellow H And Cap
16 30640 MIZELLA
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B G Black & J D Clague
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1900m, slow going 7 len behind Natural Deduction carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on June 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Stylebender with 57kg at $3.70. Proven at this trip and capable of better.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
17 0246x SO SLEEK
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead) & Knox Racing (Mgr: J H Knox)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 January 18 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Tajanis with 52.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 September 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind This Is The Moment with 59kg at $7. Not keen.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Grey, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
18 3x411 BUTTERFLY STYLE
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Top Hat Racing, Brilliance Racing Blithe Belle, R H Sloane, S McDonagh, P R Farley, You Only Live Once, M S Wilson, A M Janco, M R Robinson, BAMB Racing, M J Beer, Tipplees, P Peel, A Van Der Berg, IDM Racing, S A Latter, P A Dawson, S D Dawes, G T Kelly & G A Bishop
Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 June 21 over 1400m defeating Tears For Fears carrying 54kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn June 8 over 1212m on a rain affected track defeating Rubilace with 55.5kg at $3.10. Up in trip and can sneak into the minor money.
11
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
19 808x9 BLUFF 'N' BLUSTER
JASON COYLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
R P Kerr & Ms A B Timberlake
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 9th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Rolling Magic with 52kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 6 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Rhapsody Chic with 53kg at $41. Caught the eye first up and don't underestimate.
9
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, Red And Yellow Checked Band And Sleeves