Rosehill   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

PRECISE AIR NEVILLE SELLWOOD STAKES 2000m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 6.01)  

A solid tempo anticipated with Bois D'argent and Just Fine ahead of Palmetto and Zarakem. CEOLWULF (1) easiest assignment he's contested in some time and desperate for this trip now on the quick backup. Surged late when a narrow third in the G1 George Ryder over 1500m here last start. Gets through all conditions and look for him charging late. PALMETTO (7) finally ticked the 2000m box when leading throughout and holding off all challengers when a narrow winner of the LR Canberra Cup. Gets map favours with the drop in weight and not to be underestimated. JUST FINE (3) failed to sprint with them first up and worth noting three of his seven wins have come second up. Far from disgraced when ninth over 1500m at this track in the G2 Ajax Stakes. Will roll forward and improve sharply. BOIS D'ARGENT nice return when third over 1800m in the G2 Peter Young at Caulfield. Gets through the conditions and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ceolwulf to win on the quick backup.
1 1x453 CEOLWULF
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl, N J Pinner, Team T S A No. 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones) & Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar)
Useful type. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 22 over 1500m, head behind Gringotts carrying 59kg at $3.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks on March 8 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Royal Patronage with 59kg at $8. Promising effort last time out. Desperate for this trip and looks too good for these.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Dark Blue, Green Stripes, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Green Striped Cap
2 x00x3 BOIS D'ARGENT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
8YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
OnTrack Bois D'Argent, Fourmour Racing, OnTrack Bois D'Argent No. 2, Bayles Girls Racing, Hon. G J Williamson, P E Kitching, Dr D A Worthley, W E Muller, M J Ostermeyer, T A Allen, P T Hope, Dr A M Morrison-Galt, J J Bristow, A Grigg, G F Townsend, N G Lamond, M Sheppard, Mrs T M Cusick & G X Ryan
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 15 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Via Sistina carrying 58kg at $81. Nice return and can give plenty of cheek.
10
J PARR
Gold
3 100x9 JUST FINE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 7 (Mgr: D You), P L Ward, D R Fleming, Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), Mrs P S Hall, L M Nestadt, Dr F P Hume, T Danaher, B Danaher & R I Goldbloom
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 57kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chelmsford on September 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Buckaroo with 59kg at $8.50. Chances are enhanced if the rain arrives.
4
TIM CLARK
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
4 065x8 ZARAKEM
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
N De Chambure & S Benaroussi
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G1 V Elleegant on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 L'arc De Triom on October 6 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bluestocking with 59.5kg at $50. Fitter now and capable of better.
6
JASON COLLETT
Emerald Green, Red Diamond, White Cap
5 x06x7 HEZASHOCKA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, T & Mrs B E Porter, W & Mrs V L Pelchen, K J Jones, Mrs E M Clotworthy, H K Haub, J A Scalmer, Mrs E E Mountfort, W L Mountfort, G W Fielding, R L Henriksen, J C Slattery, N Miaoulis, A Miaoulis, C S Racing (Mgr: A J Boyd) & T J Erridge
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Iowna Merc with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Atc Cup on November 30 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Floating with 58.5kg at $10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
5
REGAN BAYLISS
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 460x8 POST IMPRESSIONIST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
L J Williams & J Packer
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Middle Earth with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, in the wet; 4 len behind Point King carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Minor money hope.
14
JAMES MCDONALD
Navy Blue, White Armbands And Cap
7 96321 PALMETTO
JOHN SARGENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C R Smith, C E Holt, B M Fechney, C C Rycroft, D A Berry, I J Ryan, M R Taylor, I G Baylis, M C Stokes, G Griffiths & D C McLachlan
Going well. Last start won by a nose at Canberra LR Canb Cup March 9 over 2000m defeating Matusalem with 58kg at $3.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 22 over 1900m, head behind Our Anchorage carrying 55.5kg at $9. In peak form and capable of going on with it.
1
K MCEVOY
Royal Blue, Red Vee
8 307x4 GEAR UP
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan), J F Webb, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), A J Luciano, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson & D Bowman
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Canberra in the LR Canb Cup on March 9 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Palmetto carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, head behind Positivity carrying 56kg at $12. Don't dismiss.
2
TOM MARQUAND
Maroon, Yellow Hoops, Maroon Sleeves, Yellow Halves, Yellow Cap
9 16x53 REDSTONE WELL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
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
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 22 over 1900m, 2 len behind Our Anchorage with 54.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Canberra in the LR Canb Cup on March 9 over 2000m, long-neck behind Palmetto carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Racing well. In form and looks a top chance again.
1
TOM SHERRY
Light Blue, Dark Blue Armband And Cap
10 x8537 ALMANIA
KRIS LEES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, V Oldfield, B A Brogan, Shaw Family Racing, F Meduri, B A Hepworth, L Caminiti, M B Gaffney, G & M Barnett Racing, T Needham, Carty Racing, B.J & A.K Paterson, J P Hunter, Coastline Racing, Antler Racing, J R Rourke, Margaret Pensabene, Keating Racing, Almania & A A Brogan
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Randwick in the LR Rand City on March 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Alalcance with 54kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Doomben Hcp on February 8 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Dune Forty Five with 58.5kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
3
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
11 x9962 MATUSALEM
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Waller, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke), Ms M J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), N J Todd & Kirup Stirrup (Mgr: J M Rosenthal)
Last start 2nd of 11 at Canberra in the LR Canb Cup on March 9 over 2000m, nose behind Palmetto carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on March 1 over 2000m, 3 len behind Kings Valley carrying 57kg at $21. Others rate better this time.
3
DAMIAN LANE
Purple, Lilac Sleeves, Red Cap, Purple Collar, Lilac Cuffs, Red Peak
12 x0877 TOURISTIC
PETER SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Tedwin Bloodstock, Spartus Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Doyles Breeding & Racing, F M D Racing, C E Nobbs, Mrs J M Nobbs, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), G C Waters, Lucky Eight Racing, Exo Racing (Mgr: R P Fisher) & Waverley Racing
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Canberra in the LR Canb Cup on March 9 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Palmetto carrying 54kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 22 over 2000m, 5 len behind Deny Knowledge with 54kg at $11. Prefer others.
3
RACHEL KING
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
13 16x04 MEDATSU
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L F Muollo & A M Muollo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 14th of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Yorkshire carrying 58kg at $16. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on March 1 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Kings Valley with 57.5kg at $11. May need this one to top him off.
9
TOMMY BERRY
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
14 x8658 OUR GOLD HOPE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble & Mrs M Noble
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track in the G1 Coolmore on March 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lady Shenandoah carrying 51kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on March 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Amelia's Jewel carrying 54kg at $26. Hard fit and has slim place claims.
8
TYLER SCHILLER
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands