Rosehill   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

Solid tempo set by Without Parallel and Via Vegas. Unbeaten mare WITHOUT PARALLEL (5) returned from a 21-week spell at Eagle Farm a fortnight ago and just did enough after leading from the outset. Should cope with the prevailing conditions and she looks nicely in after Roper's claim. Big chance to keep the record intact. MARTINI MUMMA (3) is a smart mare who showed a glimpse of form last time out, making up good ground to grab third over this course and distance. Could be the danger with winkers going on for the first time. Lightly raced four-year-old WINNING EMOTIONS (17) shouldered 58kgs to win a Class 1 over 1000m at Warren recently. Drops to the limit today and should be ready for a return to 1200m. Must be respected. KING TAURUS (12) won by panels on the Canberra Acton Friday week ago at the fourth run of the campaign. Different story this time but the authority of that win is hard to ignore. XANADU MISS (16) is going well on the country/provincial circuit and doesn't mind it heavy so with the light weight she is on the radar. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Without Parallel.
1 1x175 BENGAL
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs C E McManus, J P Warren, Mrs J L Tripodi, Mrs C A Blyth, Mrs K Stephens & Mrs J G Murphy
Last start 5th of 9 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on July 12 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind King's Secret with 58kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brave One with 58.5kg at $15. Can do a lot better.
17
NICK HEYWOOD
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
2 51122 FIRST LANDING
JOHN A SPRAGUE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Sprague, B J Hyde, R Cross, J Gadd & J M Gentles
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Highway-C2 on July 19 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Shropshire Lad carrying 61.5kg at $5. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on July 5 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind Storm The Ramparts carrying 52kg at $10. In sparkling form and should be in the mix again.
10
ZAC LLOYD
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 0x783 MARTINI MUMMA
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love)
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lordster with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 9 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Winning Proposal carrying 57kg at $13. Back in form and expected to run well again.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Red, White Hearts, Hearts On Sleeves And Cap
4 135x5 LIGHT INFANTRY
GAYNA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Grimish & Mrs M Grimish
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Against The Law carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Dubbo Ctry Mdn October 4 over 1000m defeating Curly Bend with 59kg at $12. He has drawn poorly and looks tested in this field.
11
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Black, Grey Diagonal Stripes
5 11x1 WITHOUT PARALLEL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Boutique Racing (Mgr: D J Dick)
Yet to taste defeat in three starts. Had her first run for this campaign last start won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm 3yo F Hcp July 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Berezka carrying 57kg at $4.80. Strips fitter and it will take a big effort to roll her.
4
ANNA ROPER
Old Gold, Black Mountain Motif, Checked Sleeves And Black Cap
6 31616 COUGARS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs J Rudd, Ms L Locke, Miss J M Horsman, Mrs R M Campbell, Mrs M L Gebbie, Ms P E Zdjelar, Mrs S A Tonkin, M Jamieson, Ms V Sellers, Ms T Hogan, Mrs S M Baranski, Ms J A Strauss, Mrs R Harrison, Ms C Rudnicki, C Jones, L Mcalister & L Lautier
Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 8 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Glorious Moments carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Narrandera Ctry Cl2 July 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Hellinda with 60.5kg at $3.90. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
13
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
7 x159x CAMBAR
GARY COLVIN
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
G J Colvin, A R Cameron, W G Barron & S G Oehm
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Wagga Cl4 Prev February 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Keikoku carrying 54.5kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track Highway-C2 November 30 over 1100m slow track defeating Miss Rebel with 55kg at $3.30. Don't underestimate.
10
TIM CLARK
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
8 15x16 GALSTON GORGE
JOE CLEARY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J Cleary, H Chikirov, A J McCulloch, J A Swannell, G A Helliar, A W Sutton, D M Cleary & I G Johnston
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Wagga Cg&E Bm58 July 7 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Rocket Rudee carrying 60kg at $6.50. Last start second last of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Metaphorically carrying 56.5kg at $71. Cannot entertain in this company.
6
TOMMY BERRY
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple and White Quartered Cap
9 83655 SHIPSHAPE
KYLIE KENNEDY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R Jackson
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lordster carrying 54.5kg at $71. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Super Norwest with 54.5kg at $91. Prefer to see him back in form.
17
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Halves And Sleeves, White Cap
10 21x51 HAMMERING AWAY
BRETT THOMPSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B O'Brien, S A Heinze, D T G (Mgr: G E Gurney), J J Brown, D J Hughes, T L O'Brien, C Baas, D B Andriolo, J A Garden, T McFarlane, R Vallario, D Nasr, B A Crilly & P Maione
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 5th of 14 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Turned Down carrying 59kg at $12. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Dubbo Cge Bm58 June 6 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Invasive with 61.5kg at $9.50. This might be a bridge too far.
3
JAKE PRACEY-HOLMES
Green, Yellow Stars, Collar And Armbands, Yellow And Green Star Cap
11 32119 VIA VEGAS
JONATHAN SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Smith, W Aspros, S D Freemantle & Miss M Aspros
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Lordster carrying 55.5kg at $26. Before that won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 June 15 over 1208m on a soft track defeating Royal Teens with 61kg at $3.20. Needs to improve sharply.
2
TOM SHERRY
Sky Blue, Black Horseshoe With CS, Diamond Checked Sleeves
12 x4671 KING TAURUS
DANNY WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A J McMahon, K McMahon, Mrs R L Mcmahon, R A McMahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 7 len at Canberra Acton Cl1 July 25 over 1280m defeating Royal Detective carrying 58.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 13 at Warren Cl1 on July 15 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Winning Emotions carrying 55kg at $7.50. Sure to make some sort of impression.
1
JASON COLLETT
Pink, Light Blue Sash And Cap
13 14301 EVERLASTING STARS
DANNY WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R L Charley
Most recently won by 1.3 len at Warren Bm66 July 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Rothgate carrying 56kg at $3.40. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lordster with 54kg at $41. Looking to others this time.
4
J FORD
White, Pale Blue halves, Pale Blue Cap
14 36x51 GIRRAWHEEN
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B T Bowman, T B Bowman & S D Bowman
Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Solitario carrying 57.5kg at $11. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 July 10 over 1100m on a soft track defeating My Boy Scout with 59.5kg at $2.20. Well placed. SCRATCHED.
17
Green And White Hoops, Green And White Hooped Sleeves And Green Cap
15 16154 SO YOU SUGGEST
TODD HOWLETT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S A Dyson, Mrs J A Yates, D J Hadfield, L W Manning, Ms R A Jackson, Ms J E Goode, M E House, G R Yates & T S Howlett
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lordster carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on June 13 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Not Written Off carrying 57kg at $4.40. This might be too rich.
9
MIKAYLA WEIR
Black, Blue Lightning Bolt, Black Cap With Blue Lightning Bolt
16 4x212 XANADU MISS
TERRY ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
C J Tuck, N G Child, C D Nugent, H Sheerin, G Vouris & K O Roach
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on July 17 over 1000m, neck behind Mr Rock It with 56kg at $6. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1010m on a rain affected track defeating Sir Franklin with 57kg at $2.30. Can play a role at big odds.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Pale Blue Diamond And Armbands
17 x1621 WINNING EMOTIONS
DANNY WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams), W A Kelly & P A Colley
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Warren Cl1 July 15 over 1000m in the wet defeating Hard Too Impress with 58kg at $3.70. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Moruya Cl1 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Hellinda with 58kg at $6. Racing well and should prove hard to beat again.
7
K MCEVOY
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
18 x5180 CUMNOCK
BRETT THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track Highway-C3 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lordster carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Grins carrying 55kg at $5.50. Struggling a bit and looks safely held.
8
R JONES
White, Orange Hoops And Cap
19 5x487 WHERE'S THE FIRE
TONY BALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, J C Haisell, R W C Mills, Ms J A Mills, S Freeman, L W Woodworth, T Lestrange, The Logo (Mgr: K P Brown), A Theodore, M Moseley, W Roy, M Hyslop & Shed 23 Racing (Mgr: R W Thomson)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 20 over 1120m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Grey Effects carrying 61.5kg at $15. The start before that 8th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl3 on July 6 over 1115m, 4.5 len behind Tryanza with 56.5kg at $26. Win doesn't look likely.
14
JAMES INNES JNR
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
20 96x41 AMARONE
KAREN OWEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
R T Harvey, Mrs V L Harvey, G J Doolan & C P Doolan
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on July 8 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Manage The Cycle carrying 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Taree Ctry Bm58 July 22 over 1007m on a rain affected track defeating Toomuchinformation with 59kg at $12. Favouring others.
18
Maroon, White Sash And Sleeves
21 44442 CYCLONE RUPERT
LUKE PEPPER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Darby, D Batey, P W Johnston, C J May, S Mcilveen, S A Miller, C D Rigby, G A Stretton, L Willard, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Wild Grace (Mgr: S G Darby), Gunn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N T Gunn) & D Thompson
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Canberra Acton Fed Open on July 4 over 1080m, 1.75 len behind Fine Vintage with 55kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 9 at Nowra Cl3 on June 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Close Encounter with 59kg at $5. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
12
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
22 x0296 ACHESON
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R I Beswick, G J Moffitt & S R W Thornton
Most recently 6th of 9 at Moruya Cl3 on July 21 over 1020m, slow going 5 len behind Princeston with 58kg at $7. The run before that 9th of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind A Pound Of Salt carrying 54kg at $11. Looking to others for the winner.
7
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Cap