Hawkesbury   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ST JOHNS PARK BOWLING CLUB HANDICAP 1800m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: +4m 1100m-450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.21)  

Plenty of pace with Roma Avenue and I Am The Empire leading from Perfect Play. Plenty of in-form runners come together making this a real test for punters. NZ import COLLECT YOUR CASH (3) returned from a thirteen-week break to register a tough win over 1550m at the Kensington track last start. Another promising stayer for the Waterhouse/Bott yard with the scope to progress beyond a race like this. PERFECT PLAY (10) finished third to the in-form Revelare at Flemington two back then led for home but disappointed through the final stages over 1900m at Rosehill last time. Best form is good enough so worth another chance back in midweek company. I AM THE EMPIRE (4) impressed when successful first-up over 1800m at the Kensington track recently. Open to plenty of improvement and can win again without surprising. FLYING BANDIT (5) was enormous first-up in a 1400m Kembla Provincial Championship qualifier, coming from last on the bend to get up for third. Draws a better gate and this trip looks ideal. IT'S A WONDER (13) is on trial at 1800m but cannot be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Collect Your Cash on top in an open race.
1 080x0 BEHTAR
PETER SNOWDEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, C E Holt, D A Dickie, KLJ Brown Racing, D J Curry, N E Mandie, Miss G R Griffin, P A Rapone, R J Spurway, Level Ten, William Johnson Bloodstock & J Rosenberg
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Les Vampires with 56.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Flemington 4yo+ Bm90 on November 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Kettle Hill carrying 57kg at $26. Yet to win second-up and prepared to risk again here.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Red Vee
2 4x735 ROMA AVENUE
SARA RYAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 1.75 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Wrathful with 60.5kg at $21. Hard to dismiss.
10
ZAC WADICK
Red, Yellow Hoops, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap
3 164x1 COLLECT YOUR CASH
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), F J Biviano, T J I Boyd, T Chaffey-Jones, Ms C C H Cheng, Grand Reserve (Mgr: B L Sullivan), S Grebert, T J Henderson, T J Kemp, G Koutroumbas, LFG Racing (Mgr: B Fullagar), T Ludowyke, J Neilsen, D Nelson, Mrs N Ross, M Stewart, Darby Racing Collect Your Cash & R Lang
Second-up. First-up after 13 months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 26 over 1550m defeating Mickey's Medal with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on December 26 2023 over 1200m, in the wet; long-neck behind Hakadecree carrying 54kg at $5.20. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.
6
ANNA ROPER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 140x1 I AM THE EMPIRE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Holt, AP2 Racing (Mgr: A Christie), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B Quin), Cacari Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), G Maris, Ikaaz (Mgr: G Carmody), Mamba (Mgr: Dr B Bellinge), The Clan (Mgr: Dr B Bellinge), T Eddy, A Willoughby, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R Werrett) & Deg Racing (Mgr: D Degenhardt)
Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 26 over 1800m defeating Campaldino with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 19 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gottabesavvy carrying 57.5kg at $11. In the money when second-up in the past and can add to that record today.
7
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue, Red Vee
5 211x3 FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Proven Rogue Agent, C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G E Uys, J R Sharp, P Hickman, P R Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2, C Jones, R C Gigg, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing, W M Parker, J J Trenwith, A J Wright, P M Hewitt & J M Cross
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Imposant carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind El Castello with 55.5kg at $6. Fitter and among the chances.
2
J FORD
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armband, Quartered Cap
6 474x8 ASGOODASSOBERGETS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Carmody, Hirecha Racing, M J Saadie, D P Sinn, M G Williams, J Molinaro, N M Wilson, Hon. G J Williamson, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, P J Prendergast, Deg Racing, P D Sidwell, P R Farley, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T Hunter & A J Graeber
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 2 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 56kg at $14. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on May 18 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Amberite with 58kg at $26. Cannot get enthused.
8
TOM MARQUAND
Green, Yellow Seams And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Hooped Cap
7 536x3 MORRYL MORAL
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), P A Gorey, A J Gorey, J W Carter, Mrs J R Carter, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, D Edwards, B J Thomas, G A Buchanan & G P Young
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, long-neck behind Collect Your Cash carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 14 over 1400m, head behind Roadie carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. SCRATCHED.
13
JAMES MCDONALD
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
8 739x9 RATTLE AND HUM
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing, Miss H M Alderton, Azzurri Tiger Racing, S J Beaton, B P Bradley, M G Breen, DBG Racing, C L Dowsing, K & T Racing (Mgr: K B Nairn), B C Lawrence, D Nelson, A Penaluna, S Schleemann, M A Stewart, J W Stone, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Rattle And Hum (Mgr: S G Darby)
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on September 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Captain Maverick with 59kg at $10. SCRATCHED.
4
J PARR
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
9 35x22 CAMPALDINO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Azzurri Tiger Racing (Mgr: S Gatto), Biviano Bros (Mgr: F Biviano), Coco's Crew, Happy Racing, T Henderson, T Ludowyke, Magro Racing, J Neilsen, Mrs C Read, Mrs H Stone, Thirsty Shamrocks, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Campaldino & R Tanti
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on March 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Mawjood carrying 59.5kg at $16. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1800m, nose behind I Am The Empire carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. SCRATCHED.
14
TIM CLARK
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 62437 PERFECT PLAY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
First Light Racing P/L (Mgr: T Wilson), Mrs T Ingram, P Ward, P Rapone, Ms J Borg, G Burnett, M Graham, H Tam, Mrs K Isaacs, ANR Perfect Play (Mgr: Miss A Neasham), Hon. G Williamson, O Sheer, S Scheele, K Marr, C Carpenter, M Sultana, Kelso & Co, R Peel, Cooked at the Rook & FLR Perfect Play
Most recently 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on March 15 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind King Of Thunder carrying 57kg at $4.20. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Revelare carrying 54kg at $11. Nicely placed to improve on the latest effort.
1
TYLER SCHILLER
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
11 9465x AHURIRI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C J Waller, R G H Christie, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, Miss K B Bax, B G Moffat, P Sain, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), A M Goodwin, G W Aldridge, T C Miller, W G Bax, Mrs S G Aldridge, R G Eaton & Mrs D M Eaton
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 November 23 over 2540m, 3 len behind Karburan with 59kg at $3. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 September 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Makena carrying 58kg at $21. Might be better off following this run.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Orange, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 0x603 RICO SUAVE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
S O'Halloran
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Orange Cup Prelude on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Magnace with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 10 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Welcometobarbados with 56kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
10
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves Royal Blue Stars, White Cap Royal Blue Star
13 52725 IT'S A WONDER
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
W J Ouston & Mrs D P Ouston
Last start 5th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Inferencia carrying 56kg at $4.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on February 22 over 1500m, nose behind Rush Attack carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Racing well and appeals on an each-way basis.
3
K MCEVOY
Black, Pink Sleeves
14 395x6 MONFELICITY
DAVID PAYNE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
H Docherty, Ms C Vincent & A Giles
Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on April 1 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Tenderize carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on July 27 over 1800m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind One Aye with 57kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more.
9
DYLAN GIBBONS
Orange, Pale Blue Vertical Halves, White Sleeves And Cap