Randwick   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post, +5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.52)  

Solid tempo with Bird Whistle going forward from the good draw. BIRD WHISTLE (5) smart filly who was three weeks between runs when collared late for a tough second over 1600m at this track in BM78 grade. Comes back a level and ticks plenty of boxes from the good gate. NITRO (4) winkers go on for this and gives every indication of running a solid 1600m. Comes out of a decent rating contest after making good late ground to run fourth over 1400m at this track. Can race a touch closer and has genuine winning prospects. CONCORDIA WIND (8) should get her desired tempo for this and will appreciate the extra ground. Anchored with the 59.5kg when closed well for a narrow fourth over 1400m at Randwick Kensington. Will go back again and savage the line. Each way. LIPSTICK (13) hard fit for this and due for a change of luck. Ticks a few boxes from the inside gate and don't underestimate. DUVANA (1) talented on his day and must be kept safe at the good each way price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bird Whistle will take catching.
1 13x40 DUVANA
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Six Beers Deep Racing (Mgr: M Parrish), J Boyle, R Moore, G Alvaro, M Laws, Boys On The Avenue, Pick'Em Racing, A Smith, JAMMMD Racing, J Fletcher, Five T's Racing, Equinity Racing, D Harland, J Miles, 3 Plus 3 Racing, M Riley, J Elliott, M Carey & J Lovett
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 16 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Lightning Glory carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on May 30 over 1500m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Ertijaaj carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Maps well and stays in the mix third-up.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 05555 TAKA SPEED
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W Wong & Miss M Sun
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on June 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Nation's Call with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 14 at Flemington Bm74 on April 25 over 1800m, 3 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 60.5kg at $31. Worth consideration.
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BRAITH NOCK
Yellow, Royal Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands And Cuffs, Yellow Cap, Blue Stars
3 47111 MCADAM
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M D Beer, JJJ Racing Beluga, Tin Roof Racing, J Rice, D M Dempsey, Party of Five, Pants On Fire, Wegunnawin, Wegotenuff, Ratpack Racing, P J Hawketts, G B Doble, S R Anderson, M Douglas, R Montgomery, C F Moore, Ms J A Green, R Dow, D Neilson & Mrs L Neilson
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Illawarra Grange Mid Bm64 May 30 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Rico Suave carrying 59.5kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 May 9 over 1600m defeating Spice Prawn carrying 60kg at $3.80. Others are preferred at this level.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
4 32x24 NITRO
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Darby, Azzurri Tiger Racing (Mgr: S Gatto), J Bussey, S Ducat, J Francis, Hekou Racing (Mgr: C Hekeik), Mrs M Jokich, S Lewis, Novocastrians (Mgr: S Smyth), D Smith, Mrs L Smith, G Snow, J Stevens, T Stoddard, P Sullivan, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Ocean Jewel (Mgr: S Darby) & I Mathieson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 16 over 1300m, neck behind Lightning Glory with 58kg at $3.10. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Mr Chaplin with 56kg at $3.50. Ready to run a big race out to the 1600m.
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TOMMY BERRY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 55812 BIRD WHISTLE
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Bravissima with 56.5kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Scone Cl1-Sw May 15 over 1600m defeating Currumbin Alley carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Fitter now and will prove hard to run down.
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K MCEVOY
Yellow, Pink Diamond Sash, Pink Seams On Sleeves And Cap
6 352x9 COVERT THINKING
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A M Lamshed, Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, S D Taylor, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, R Gudykunst, J J Taylor & C Woodcock
Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on May 30 over 1500m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Ertijaaj carrying 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 (70) on December 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Willie Oppa carrying 55.5kg at $14. Handy type who deserves another chance.
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WILLIAM STANLEY
White, Navy Blue Diagonal Stripes
7 44214 DEEPWATER ARTIST
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P H Lewis
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ballpark with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Newcastle Cond Bm68 May 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Tanglewood Jimmy carrying 55kg at $4.20. Looks tested again.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
8 64x24 CONCORDIA WIND
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 27 over 1250m, slow going 0.8 len behind Laurel Hill with 57kg at $2.05. Last start from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on June 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Cherish Me carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Well placed. Fitter now and will be closing quickly.
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JASON COLLETT
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
9 11x CELEBRITY
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Mrs L Evans, D Gingell, T Henderson, A Hodgson, B Hodgson, Miss P Holcombe, Scarlett Ava Racing (Mgr: M Hyde), Kleidon Racing (Mgr: B Kleidon), M Mathews, T Mesite, D Nelson, Old Codgers, A Rakowski, R Russell, Mass, D Constantin, Last Drinks Lads & Celebrity
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Last appeared won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm64 December 14 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Highborn Harry carrying 59kg at $2.60. Will take great benefit from this run.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 x4995 DUBAI WATCH
VINCENT HALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms B S Stobie, M De Luca, Miss S P Paul, M T Davies, B J Hatfield, S P Foster, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), G J Archibald, S Crawford, R Crawford & T Johnston
Last start 5th of 11 at Mornington Bm66 on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Devil In Her carrying 60.5kg at $10. Before that ran second last of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Maldini with 61kg at $26. Hard to have.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lilac, White Celtic Cross, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 x5545 SAPPHIRE ROSE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), P T Hope, D Hutchinson, P Iemma, D Lesjak, K A Sheppard, D R Wolf, T P Boyd & Waterville Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Maher)
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on June 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Cherish Me carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 1250m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 58.5kg at $10. Can sneak into the minor money.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
12 x4741 AUTUMN BLONDE
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications P/L (Mgr: J Moss), Angry Racing, Ms H Miranda, A Lloyd Jones, E Lloyd Jones, DM Ryan Racing, D Lo Surdo, D Andrews, W Fletcher, B Rickard, Ms J Lambert, T McKellar, M Leverett, C Lazarou, Wing House Racing, D Charlton, Party for 5, N Hughes, B English & C Pickford
Dual acceptor. Last start won by a long-neck at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 June 2 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Aranese carrying 59kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 1 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Rosie's Prophecy with 61.5kg at $7. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
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Black, Tricolours Logo
13 17342 LIPSTICK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Godolphin
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1550m, slow going 0.6 len behind Ballpark carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 6 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Loera with 55.5kg at $41. Sound top-three prospects again on the limit.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue