Randwick 25 Apr 2024
GOING: G(4)
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BATTLE OF AMIENS HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.3). |
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With little in the way of early speed Nails Murphy may well find the front. NAILS MURPHY (1) former import who showed a ton of potential at first Australian prep last time in. Has a solid first-up record and since fitted with two searching trials. Will go forward and take catching in this easier company. KOKORO (3) tough gelding who returns from a 57-day let-up. Taken to the front at the latest when a tiring 11th over 1400m at Rosehill on February 28. Expecting more today with a quieter ride and the recent 1045m trial was full of merit. Sure to be strong late. BUNKER HUT (2) two runs back have been okay in stronger company and best figures have him right in this. Made up a little ground late when sixth over 1400m at Newcastle in the Provincial Wildcard behind Terra Mater on April 3. Looks one of the major players. THE GREAT HOUDINI (4) nice return on the tight Wyong track when a fast finishing fourth over 1350m on March 30. Goes just as well second-up and the tongue-tie goes on here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,3,2,4.
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NAILS MURPHY
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Seymour Bloodstock, ARE Investments, W Henderson, P Sambor, Shadwell Farm Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C Cook, Charas Bloodstock, Dupz Trupz Syndicate, D S Costello, Mrs E Palmer, J Simmons, Mrs S Fitzgerald, C Charalamboui, C Schembri & J Tinning Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm78 November 4 over 1500m, 3 len behind I'mintowin with 57.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; third of 12 at Randwick Bm78 October 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sequestered carrying 57kg at $6. Definite top-three contender. |
2 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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BUNKER HUT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Darby Racing, F J Biviano, Chicken Dinner Punter Club, B Docherty, C J Duggan, Grand Reserve, J T Killorn, G Michael, L A Noronha, R L Salvestro, Sir JA, J Volpato, D Wilden-Constantin, A S Worpel, Darby Racing Bunker Hut, HuntyMcHud Racing & Thuzz Park Racing Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Shadows Of Love with 56kg at $19. Second-up 6th of 15 at Newcastle Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Terra Mater with 56kg at $26. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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KOKORO
JOHN O'SHEA 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Lamshed, N J Hoar, S Dhupelia, Dr S Dhupelia, A A Kench, J S MacKenzie, S R Doyle, Dr T D Lipp, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, Dr T A Gleeson, C J Hume, C A Landale & Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A S E Miller) Useful type. Resumes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cadetship carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 16 over 1550m, slow going 2 len behind Ita with 57.5kg at $2.80. Likely to play a big role. |
3 TYLER SCHILLER |
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THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 30 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Ausbred Flirt carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Newcastle Mid Cl1 July 29 over 1300m defeating Kintyre carrying 59kg at $2.90. Should progress from that first-up run. |
6 J PARR |
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DEFINING
ANNABEL NEASHAM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG YES Bloodstock & Stallion Match Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 March 6 over 1400m defeating Terrestar with 58kg at $8. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 1 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Desiah with 60kg at $5. Racing well. Has strong claims. |
5 N RAWILLER |
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BARELLAN BANDIT
EDWARD O'ROURKE 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey) & G A White Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Tamworth Tamw Rush Bm85 August 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Seguso with 61.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Muswellbrook Lone Pine Bm83 April 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Le Melody with 57.5kg at $81. Hasn't shown enough. |
4 RACHEL KING |
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GALAXY BELLE
KRIS LEES 6YO BR/BL MARE 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), More Than Bad (Mgr: D Trotman), Atkins-Doring Racing, W Parker, G Mathews, A Robertson, B Dovaston, N Walker, Real Fast Horse, Ms R Whittle, R Guzzo, M Purcell, N Whatmore, B Brogan, M Hooker, J Lovett, A Emmerson, D Malcolm, T Urwin & Webb Douglas Racing Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 December 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; a head behind Patrika Mist with 57kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Mudgee Blcknugget Bm84 September 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Iknowastar carrying 61kg at $26. Will need this run. |
5 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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TENDERIZE
GARY PORTELLI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K J Portelli, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, Silver Sovereign, D A Player, Mrs A McDonnell, Ms S E Burton, G Duffy, T J O'Connor, P Wilkin, B P Rouse, C Smith, C L Jarrett, S Auston, W Coulston, C G Lloyd, Fairsky Racing, Pauline Racing Club, F P Jermanus & Portelli Tenderize Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 23 over 1500m, 4 len behind Elettrica carrying 54.5kg at $8. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Cadetship with 55.5kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
8 TOM SHERRY |
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FRANKLY ELEGANT
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Chesterfield Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms A Chua) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Gosford 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Memoria with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up got back early 4th in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Born Hustler carrying 57.5kg at $8. Fitter and worth including. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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PROUD IMAGE
JASON COYLE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss A M Double, B Watson, J I Ings, Mrs S M Taylor, M A Freeman, U Dimitriou, P A Nelson & KSS (Mgr: S Losanno) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Bm64 on April 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Bully For You carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 30 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Resistible carrying 55.5kg at $17. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time. |
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