Randwick 07 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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SYDNEY CITY LEXUS CTC CUP 2400m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.11). |
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Changingoftheguard should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. STRATHTAY (6) progressive staying type with three wins from his last five runs. Deserves his shot in this company after rounding them up effortlessly over this track and trip with the 60kg in BM78 grade on August 24. Will prove hard to hold out. Group 2 winner CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (1) had no luck at his first Australian start when covering plenty of ground from the wide gate when a plugging seventh over 1800m here on August 10. Expected to race much closer today over his preferred trip. Group 3 placegetter CANBERRA LEGEND (5) is fitter after two runs back and expecting more now after tiring late when fifth over 2000m here on August 24. Each way prospects. REDSTONE WELL (4) promising staying type who was scratched at the barrier fourth-up, after finishing third to Golden Path over 1800m four weeks ago. Kept ticking over with a recent 1207m trial and can take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strathtay to win.
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| 1 | x33x7 |
CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N C Williams, L J Williams, B Arnhold, Echo Beach Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G T Ryan, M Gudinski, M J Symons, V J Sammartino, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd, J F Hardwick, W A McTaggart, D Evans, J A Ingham, Dr B E F Hockings, R H Morrison, B P Goodman, E C Throsby, T J Harry, B N Singer & P Mehrten Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after 14 months 7th of 12 at this track Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Golden Path carrying 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes on June 24 2023 over 2414m, 2.25 len behind Pyledriver with 58.5kg at $8. Classy import who can race closer from the good gate. |
4 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 2 | 291x6 |
SIR LUCAN
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, GW Holdings, J A O'Neill, Mrs M N Annetts, V Kheir, D De Jersey, B D Nettlefold, F W Cook, Carty Racing, T Needham, Kemp & Melrose, G J Skien, Ms P A Bourke, R W Holland, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 2 (Mgr: T Chau), P Johnson, S A Lewin, Mad K Racing & Mrs Z De Jersey Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 Premiercup on August 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Eliyass with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Newcastle in the LR Gosfordcup on May 11 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Hezashocka carrying 55kg at $21. Has a sound second-up record and can improve out to the 2400m. |
7 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 3 | 78021 |
TAPILDOODLEDO
KERRY TAPLIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG I M Taplin Group 2 winner. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Bm90 August 10 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Rogue Bear carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on July 20 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Coup De Tonnerre carrying 62kg at $7.50. Would have to improve even further to trouble some of these. |
8 JASON COLLETT |
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| 4 | 5x003 |
REDSTONE WELL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Highclere T'bred Racing Aus Ltd, C Mather, Mrs J Lukas, P Quirk, Borthwick Ramsay, D Ezekiel, Rigby & Wade, Done &Ferguson, J Calvert-Jones, Ms A Elliott, A Murray-Jones, Miss A Neasham, Redstone No1, M Hayes, P Barnett, HRTA Redstone Wells, S Balfour, R Clements, Miss B Dawson & Sire Custodians Ltd Useful gelding. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Golden Path with 54.5kg at $19. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Bm88 on July 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aramco carrying 59kg at $19. Fitted with a recent 1207m trial and can take a hand in the finish. |
3 TOM SHERRY |
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| 5 | 68x85 |
CANBERRA LEGEND
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $13. Second run from a spell didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 8 at this track in the G3 Premiercup on August 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Eliyass carrying 53kg at $11. Fitter now and looks well placed today. |
6 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 6 | 11451 |
STRATHTAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG I Bruce Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track Bm78 August 24 over 2400m defeating Jabbawockeez with 60kg at $3.30. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm78 on August 10 over 2400m, slow going 3 len behind Awesome Wonder carrying 57.5kg at $9. Racing in a rich vein of form and looks too good for these on the limit weight. |
2 J FORD |
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| 7 | 00003 |
RAGING BULL
MARK MINERVINI 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Minervini Racing, B J Cannon, P M De Araugo, S E Roberts, W A Fitzpatrick & Dailey Racing Group 3 placegetter. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Wyong Wyong Cup Prel on August 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Guzumped carrying 53kg at $4. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $101. Looks tested against this line-up. |
5 RACHEL KING |
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| 8 | 77933 |
THINK 'N' FLY
DAVID NOONAN 8YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Ms J V Joiner, D M Noonan, N J Noonan, T J Noonan & L Imboden At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp on August 24 over 2500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dashing Duchess with 53kg at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on August 17 over 2250m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Smiling Assassin carrying 59.5kg at $16. Looks tested in this field. |
1 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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