Randwick   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

NICK MORAITIS TROPHY 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.18).  

Stack of early speed with Gitalong & Pure Alpha charging forward WELL TIMED (10) consistent gelding heading in the right direction. Covered plenty of ground from the outside gate when a plugging third lover 1200m here on September 7. Desperate for the extra trip and gets the right race set up here. Go close. THUNDERLIPS (6) plagued by wide gates all prep and will relish the extra 200m here. Worked hard throughout and failed to shirk his task when fourth over 1200m here on September 7. Can play a leading role with the good tempo anticipated. GITALONG (12) four runs back have been solid and due for a change of luck. Stretches out to the 1400m for the first time and can take a hand in the finish. CONGREGATION (17) sat just off the good tempo on resumption when a plugging sixth over 1200m here on September 7. Undefeated second up and J Mac keeps the ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Well Timed to win.
1 144x5 HOLLYWOOD HERO
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
A Kheir, A Stephenson, C S Tognolini, M J Chittick, P Webster, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), S A Lewin, V Kheir, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) & G J Skien
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Uzziah carrying 62kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1550m, 0.8 len behind Terrestar with 60kg at $1.80. Will need another run or two.
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J PARR
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
2 5x99x WALKING PAINTING
R & W FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, D F Hore-Lacy, A D Hore-Lacy, A D Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2, R J Ryan, S M W Charles, P M O'Shea, Oceans 4, D M Andrews, G C Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A D Kennedy, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Morgcam Racing, World Series Group, Ztones & Woof Racing
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Tamworth Tamw Cup April 26 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Gringotts carrying 54kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 March 16 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Whinchat carrying 56.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
3 28x82 CHEERFUL LEGEND
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Jemison (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Racing Club No 5 Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), T J Glode, C J Yong, W Yong, R B Barnham, G Nevin, Past the Post (Mgr: W Ormiston), Dramston (Mgr: B L Longhurst), S G Smith, Ainslie Old Boys (Mgr: G Wright) & H J Smith
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at this track Midway Bm72 on August 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Well Timed with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 7 over 1400m, nose behind Northern Eyes carrying 59kg at $7.50. Reaching his peak now and not without place claims.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
4 4x861 SIR ARTIE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications, Wishin & Hopin Racing, Kiwi Hunter, Sordello 5, J Ivankovic, D L King, D Wilden-Constantin, A R Black, G F Radloff, B F Mcardle, Mrs H M Cunynghame, K P Davey, S S Fergusson, B Nelson, G W Smith, R G Edge & A Clark
Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 September 4 over 1300m defeating Deprivation carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Willaidow carrying 58kg at $51. Others stronger.
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ZAC WADICK
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo , Red CAP, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
5 41111 NORTHERN EYES
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Mrs K A Brennan, C A G Beynon, Ms S Beynon, B A Carter, M E Waugh, M Andreadis, M O Davies & 10 Amigos No 43 (Mgr: D J Patterson)
On a four run winning streak. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Midway Bm72 September 7 over 1400m defeating Cheerful Legend carrying 59kg at $7. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Newcastle Mid Bm68 August 29 over 1500m defeating Let's Go Bro with 59.5kg at $5. Will struggle against these.
14
TOMMY BERRY
LIGHT BLUE , NAVY HALVES, VIC HUSSLERS LOGO, LIGHT BLUE , NAVY DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
6 13x44 THUNDERLIPS
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), B Andreski, K Chehab, S Chehab, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Ettridge, S La Rocca, Lustre Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G C Spratt), N Tayar & C D Taylor
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Piastri with 59kg at $11. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Uzziah with 59kg at $6. Definite winning chance. Look for him powering late out wide.
12
RACHEL KING
BLACK, GREEN DISC, BLACK M, GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, BLACK HOOPS
7 1x000 ANYTHINK GOES
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), A Sharp, Ms B J Evans, J E Carter, A Gabriel, T R Hanlin, M H Lynch, C Charalambous, Mrs A V Martin, J L Martin, P J Rich, Ms J A Norris, Ms J M Kerridge, R Mahoney, Mrs J K Mahoney, Mrs M G Richardson, R C Richardson, Ms R J Gatwood & D Catterns
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Secret Plan with 59kg at $67. Before that second last of 14 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Iron Man carrying 59.5kg at $61. Cannot recommend.
1
ADAM HYERONIMUS
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
8 3619x CASUAL CONNECTION
J G SARGENT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Sargent, S Davison, C J T Davison, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Brisbane Cup June 15 over 3200m, 8 len behind Alegron with 53kg at $41. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 March 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sweet Mercy carrying 53.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
9
MS MOLLY BOURKE
BLACK, YELLOW five SHAMROCKS, QUARTERED CAP
9 x8538 HIGH BLUE SEA
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
W S Gan
Useful gelding. Last start 8th of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on August 31 over 1500m, 5 len behind Too Much Caviar with 58.5kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on August 17 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Roma Avenue with 58kg at $11. Mixing his form and expect to see him race closer to the speed today; each way.
3
TIM CLARK
Yellow, Blue five Spots
10 3x213 WELL TIMED
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Uzziah carrying 58kg at $3.80. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track Midway Bm72 August 24 over 1200m defeating Bundeena carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Finally drawn a good gate and looks hard to hold out.
4
N RAWILLER
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE VEE, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 3x97x BORN WITH WINGS
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
William Johnson Bloodstock (Mgr: W G Johnson), Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), Doyles Breeding & Racing (Mgr: M F Doyle) & F P Doyle
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 January 28 2023 over 2000m, 5 len behind Thalassophile carrying 58kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 January 7 2023 over 1500m, soft track; 4 len behind Bazooka carrying 58kg at $16. Others offer more appeal.
10
REGAN BAYLISS
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE FLEUR DE LIS, RED CAP
12 x2524 GITALONG
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), R Smith, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), D V Russo, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll), A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts) & P C Orton
Going well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on September 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tanglewood with 62kg at $3. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Piastri with 57.5kg at $4. At his top now and has genuine each way claims.
7
ZAC LLOYD
NAVY, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBANDS AND CAP
13 6015x KOKORO
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at this track Cg&E Bm78 May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Diamond Diesel with 57.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Moruya Moruyacup Bm88 January 8 over 1425m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Zouatica carrying 61kg at $10. Will be running on late.
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JASON COLLETT
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES ,yellow sleeves,brown HOOPED , YELLOW CAP, BROWN PEAK
14 2127x PURE ALPHA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), J Docherty, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), L Petagna, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), T R Maddern, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce) & Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 July 20 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Mickey's Medal carrying 61kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 22 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Able Willie carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Resumes with the one trial and prefer to see.
8
K MCEVOY
Navy Blue, Pale yellow five Spots, Pale yellow Halved Sleeves, NAVY BLUE CAP ,Pale yellow quarters
15 7x768 SWEET MERCY
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, S L Rose, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, Mrs K L Hall, W K Franklin, P W Griffin & M G Turner
Last start second last of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 31 over 1500m, 5 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm78 on August 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Medatsu with 56.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
18
Red, White Five Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Quartered Cap
16 445x0 MISS BUSSLINGER
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Carusi, Mrs K L Lees, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), J R Rourke, T J Pender, Mrs E K Russell, B.J & A.K Paterson (Mgr: B J Paterson), S A Baker, R K Burton, L J Maloney & J Lovett
Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track in the G2 Silver Shadow on August 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ameena with 55kg at $67. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Doomben 2yo Hcp February 10 over 1110m on a soft track defeating Fields Amour with 57.5kg at $1.40. Fitter now and ran same nice races in stronger grade last prep; minor money chance.
2
A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves, Checked Cap
17 8x0x6 CONGREGATION
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, R McClure & K Yoshida
Second-up today. Last run 6th of 12 at this track Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Uzziah carrying 57kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation 11th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Ming Dynasty on September 9 2023 over 1400m, 5 len behind Encap with 53kg at $19. Strips fitter and the extra distance suits.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
PURPLE , WHITE SEAMS, STRIPED SLEEVES
18 220x6 SHARP SHOCK
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam)
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on August 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind World Alliance carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on October 5 over 1100m, 9 len behind Secret Spy with 58.5kg at $5.50. Later on.
5
R JONES
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN four leaf clover, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP