Rosehill   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BANKSTOWN SPORTS HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.39)  

Insufficient early speed to generate more than a muddling tempo. AMREEKIYAH (7) progressive mare going nicely through her grades. Snagged back from the wide gate second up when a plugging fourth over 1400m at this track in the heavy conditions. Will relish the extra trip from the good gate and expected to go close. SISTER DAAE (8) holding her form this time in and the addition of blinkers and booking J Mac can see her go one better. Attacked the line strongly when second over 1400m here. Proven at the trip and shapes as the main danger. SACRED ROCKS (1) drifted back again with an improved showing, closing late to finish third over the 1400m at this track. Looking for this distance now and Braith Nock keeps the ride. Sure to be thereabouts. KINGSTON CHARM (5) up in grade today after finishing a disappointing eleventh over 1600m at Randwick in Midway grade. Capable on her day and desperate for a firmer surface. VIENNA VIXEN (3) comes up from Victoria with a handy record in this class. Can race closer from the draw and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Amreekiyah and Sister Daae to fight it out.
1 11253 SACRED ROCKS
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, T E Russell, S B Racing, Ms G L Stroud, Murumba Racing, Above The Line Racing, J M M P Racing, Ace Bloodstock Racing 2, Gunga Lora, Mrs J A Cartledge, Frank Ricard Racing, G Hemingway, J Fan, P F A T Racing, TigerMoth, V Beri & Whitehouse
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lugh with 56kg at $3.40. Can improve again. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
5
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash, Red Cap
2 2444x SOUL CHOICE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C Fipke
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Wyong Bm78 March 19 over 2125m, 0.6 len behind Decadent Tale with 57.5kg at $6. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 October 16 over 1440m, 7 len behind Poison Chalice with 56.5kg at $61. Might be better off following this run.
8
TIM CLARK
White, Royal Blue Diamond Emblem And Collar, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Gold Cap
3 43165 VIENNA VIXEN
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L Sewgoolam, Sewgoolam Racing Connection, Dr C Sewgoolam, S Sewgoolam, Miss K Edwards, D Hollyman, C Zun, K Bliesner, A Blythe, Mrs M Broadbent, D Chatley, JCR Thoroughbreds, J Lewis, C J M M P Racing, G O'Meara, Y Thai & N D'Souza
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bossy Benita with 58.5kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 13 at Flemington Mares Bm78 on August 2 over 1410m, 2.25 len behind Stylish carrying 58.5kg at $10. Better than recent form suggests and worth including.
1
ZAC LLOYD
Black, Old Gold Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Striped Cap
4 x0904 JUSTELA
KERRY PARKER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M Goodfellow, Mrs D O'Neill, T J Hore, Mrs K D Hore, P D Wilson, P Sumner, M Stevens, D Sumner, D Jones, W Livermore, Mrs J Ienna & Lake Mail (Mgr: R J Smith)
Last start 4th of 11 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 16 over 1500m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Monkhana carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 19 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 56.5kg at $101. Looks tested against some of these.
6
J FORD
Royal Blue, White Stars, Lilac Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
5 5x620 KINGSTON CHARM
JOHN P THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J W Tait, J S Nivison, B G Shields & D S Neate
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Glad You Think So carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that 2nd of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Walking Painting carrying 56.5kg at $9. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
ANDREW ADKINS
Red, White Cap
6 11x16 SUNSHINE LAW
DENIM WYNEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Morris, Mrs A Morris & T J Morris
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track F&M Bm78 August 2 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Super Norwest with 52kg at $4.80. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 55kg at $8.50. Place prospects appear best.
7
ANNA ROPER
Pink, Navy Fleur De Lys, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink and Navy Checked Cap
7 11x14 AMREEKIYAH
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah), R L McKay, G A Crispe, Ms J S Findlay, S L Crispe, Gowachacca (Mgr: J Mouchacca), Ms S G Freeman-Matthews & C G Matthews
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 0.6 len at Canterbury F&M Bm64 July 23 over 1250m on a soft track defeating O'invincible with 61kg at $1.70. Last start 4th of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Pippie Beach with 56kg at $3.70. Fitter now and expected to be there at the business end.
4
K MCEVOY
Green, White Sash And Cap
8 16242 SISTER DAAE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 54.5kg at $9. The run before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track F&M Bm78 on August 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Sunshine Law carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Looks tough to stop again.
3
JAMES MCDONALD
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap