Randwick   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

HOME FRONT HANDICAP 1800m

Track: HVY8   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65)  

Expecting Hawk Power to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. COLLECT YOUR CASH (1) has shown a stack of talent at his two Australian runs and should keep improving as he goes through his grades. Amy Roper retains the ride after failing to give in when a tough second over 1800m at Hawkesbury. Will go forward again and prove hard to stop. FIFTYFIVECHEVY (8) racing in career best form and chasing his third straight win in this stronger class. Looked to have plenty up the sleeve when a fast finishing winner over 1600m at Newcastle. Drops in weight and can keep the winning momentum going. MISTERKIPCHOGE (4) sound effort on resumption when fourth over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Finds a winnable race today after returning good closing splits last start. BESTOWER (6) proven this track and trip and finally drawn a low gate. Taken back from the wide draw and closed off strongly when eighth over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Jason Collett sticks and has solid each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Collect Your Cash to win.
1 64x12 COLLECT YOUR CASH
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
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
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Bm78 March 26 over 1550m defeating Mickey's Medal carrying 58.5kg at $10. Last start 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, neck behind Flying Bandit carrying 58kg at $5. Further improved and looks hard to hold out.
5
ANNA ROPER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 1183x HAWK POWER
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), C Butcher, Prof P Van Buynder, S Bache, G Pease, J Richards, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, I Gray, J Corbett, Tah Boys (Mgr: A Don), S Niven, Ms J Mcguffie, M Delaney, S Capron, F Fairthorne, The Dodge Tomahawk, Annabel Neasham Racing, G Bryan & ANR Hawk Power
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Chantilly in the LR Pr Le Fabuleux October 12 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Fast Tracker carrying 57kg at $8.70. Previously first up; second of 7 at Chantilly All Weather March 18 2024 over 1900m, a long neck behind Wahdan with 58kg at $2.40. Big market watch at his Australian debut.
8
BRAITH NOCK
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 6x611 FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey)
Last start won by 0.7 len at Eagle Farm Cl3 April 5 over 1805m on a soft track defeating Jenni Moreese with 56kg at $4. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Eagle Farm Bm70 March 22 over 1830m on a soft track defeating Aimpoint with 56kg at $15. Going well but this will test.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
4 333x4 MISTERKIPCHOGE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Waller, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, M Digby, L Caminiti, M R Smith, N A Mitchell, P A Collins & A J Mee
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 2 len behind Enter The Dragon carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up got back early 4th of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on September 18 over 1580m, 1.1 len behind Seafall with 57.5kg at $6. Proven this trip and has come back in good order.
3
K MCEVOY
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 221x TRAPALANDA
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon H M Herbert)
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 2.5 len Listowel Mdn Sw September 23 over 2414m defeating Young Churchill with 61kg at $1.80. On debut second of 18 at Curragh Mdn Sw June 28 over 2011m, 1.3 len behind Siege Of Troy carrying 61kg at $23. Imported stayer who offered little in his two trials.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap
6 32x58 BESTOWER
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A J S Hall, S M Bilich, A J Walker, R I Knights, L E Curtis, Dr M C Westerman & J S Bilich
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 13 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Matcha Latte carrying 54kg at $91. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Enter The Dragon with 58kg at $17. Strong contender on her best form.
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JASON COLLETT
Black, Green And Orange Checked Sash, Green And Orange Striped Sleeves
7 28x33 HIGHBORN HARRY
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs R A Drabyna, Mrs G A Rezo, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, W K Franklin, Miss A Straw, Mrs S J Mitchell, A D Barnett, C A Barnett, A Barnett, M G Turner, S N Rezo, D A Rezo & Dr R Barnett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, head behind Inferencia with 56kg at $41. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Enter The Dragon with 57.5kg at $26. Must be respected over this trip.
7
TOM SHERRY
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
8 34511 FIFTYFIVECHEVY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 54.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), P C Bennett, Mrs M A Camaivuna, D J Carson, P Halfhyde, Mrs L Hobor, Miss M F O'Brien, Coco's Crew, D Wilden-Constantin, MBG Racing (Mgr: R J Gray), Rhino Plumbers Racing, Greys All Day, Shandy Hills Racing, Darby Racing Pentimento & G Deeley
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Newcastle Bm68 April 12 over 1600m defeating Under Siege with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Canberra Bm60 March 26 over 1600m defeating The Predictor carrying 60.5kg at $1.85. Looks up to the tougher assignment.
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RACHEL KING
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo