Warwick Farm   26 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

GOLDEN MILE @ DARLEY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: HEAVY8   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.01).  

Danish Prince has good gate speed and can overcome the wide alley to lead. ELSIE MAY (8) appreciated the step up in distance when a dominant winner last start over 1550m at Canterbury. Open to further improvement at the third run back from a spell and can win again in a similar race. ALLHALLOWTIDE (10) was ridden more aggressively but couldn't finish off last time out over 1900m at Canterbury. Both his wins have come at this trip. Nicely placed to bounce back to form. SPACE AGE (4) has been safely held at both runs since crossing from Ireland. Strips fitter and will be more at home over the mile. No surprise to see him strike some form. PRESSER (2) defeated Sailor at Canterbury two back then didn't handle the class rise at Rosehill last time. Has his share of weight but back in this grade he is worth some thought. Distance specialist SAILOR (3) is racing well and is a solid top-four chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elsie May to salute again.
1 79x49 FLASHING STEEL
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
O T I Racing, Hon. G J Williamson, M F Cox, P Hickman, K Coughlan, Dawastjo Racing, Lucky Eight Racing, Dr J R Ramsay, J Wallace, Wollongong Wizard Sticks, P A Tasker, Meant To Be Lucky, T R Black, Beartown 25, R B Barnham, R Somerville, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, OTI Flashing Steel & ANR Flashing Steel
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on May 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Rhythm Of Love carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 9th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind War Eternal with 60.5kg at $51. Genuine chance this time around.
5
ZAC WADICK
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 x0719 PRESSER
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
R T D Racing, C McLeish, G Pain, S Saint-John, Bonaparte, Ms M Stewart, R Bradridge, B Hoffmann, Winning Edge Racing, B Beikoff, G Franklin, B Grace, A Moore, T Wight, A O'Connor, M Watson, R P C Syndicate, Anna's Army, Redback Racing Syndicate & Presser
Useful gelding. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 15 over 1500m, in the wet; 8 len behind Franz Josef with 56kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 May 29 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Sailor with 60kg at $6. Can improve on recent effort.
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JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red Dice, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red Seams
3 07152 SAILOR
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, G Freeland, S Tuite, R Ferrari, P Phillips, LPTA Racing, Boys On The Avenue, Parkwood Racing, Sailor, Big Arms Racing, Miss A Meaburn, A Fitzhenry, C Philp, A Woods, Allunga Racing, J Rice, K Peddie, A Barker, J Lovett & Ms G Warry
Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 29 over 1550m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Presser carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 24 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind General Soho with 59.5kg at $3.30. Worth thought after getting close last time.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 11x66 SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J P V Bosquet, K Gorski, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, B T Redmond, Mrs K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure & J D Lanyon
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on May 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Rhythm Of Love carrying 58kg at $4. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind War Eternal with 57kg at $19. Fitter now. Top prospects.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves,LIME CAP,Navy Blue Quartered Cap
5 53119 DESTINY'S DELIGHT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), M Nicholson, M Barker, B Brogan, M Greenberg, S Roth, Mrs N Grant-Taylor, Lincoln Racing 1, Back Half Racing, G Van Ameyden, T Macrae, P A Rapone, D Roseman, D Sharp, Calcutta Kings, Destiny's Delight, CMR Destinys Delight, Killara Racing P/L & Ms K Masolini
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on June 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Bright Red carrying 58kg at $14. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm72 May 8 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Cabaca with 57.5kg at $4.50. Can bounce back.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 21154 DIMAGGIO
KIM WAUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T C Seymour, L J Berry, M J Brennan, C D Taylor, R H C Seymour, S Dundas, T M Buntine, M A McGinniss & Five Apostles (Mgr: B T Collins)
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on June 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Decadent Tale carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bakerloo with 59kg at $19. Can't recommend.
2
N RAWILLER
Black, Yellow Sash, Light Blue Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 24923 DANISH PRINCE
MARC CONNERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), N W Goodsell, P Webb, C V Goodsell, S Huynh, Ms M Moss, Ms L Johnson, Mrs S M Goodsell & M J Burling
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 15 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Franz Josef carrying 55.5kg at $11. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm72 on June 5 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Time Quest carrying 59kg at $7. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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TIM CLARK
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 80x81 ELSIE MAY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, S E C Duke, J A R C C Racing, Springbank Derby Crew, J K Stewart, W K Stewart, Eagle Farmers, P L Ward, Champagne Diamond, D J McKinnon, M R Gadow, On Four Racing, Maurice Syndicate, W R J Gabbert, M D Garreffa, S M Kelsh
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 14 at this track Bm72 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Able Willie with 57.5kg at $101. Second-up won by 2 len at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 June 10 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating All In The Mind carrying 57.5kg at $4. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
LIGHT BLUE, CERISE MALTESE CROSS AND STRIPED SLEEVES, STRIPED CAP
9 656x7 THE ENGLISHMAN
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Tedwin Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P F Kevin, D R Wockner, J Moore, Dr O K Chan, C M Montano, J T Vassallo, Mrs L J Vassallo, D C Hall, P J Fekete, N J Hutchison, G Riley, J Roberts, C Burns & N Coombes
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Pure Alpha with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on October 7 over 1600m, head behind Desi Emperor with 60kg at $3. Needs to do a lot more.
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K MCEVOY
BLACK ,WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES,black cap,white check
10 19335 ALLHALLOWTIDE
JOHN O'SHEA
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & M J Chittick
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 14 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 10 over 1900m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Holstein carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 15 over 1800m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Naval Commission carrying 59kg at $11. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Red, White Gatecrasher
11 2x310 GUZUMPED
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
F Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, Mrs M Mittiga, A Coluccio, C A Romeo, P Milazzo, D Sergi, A Licastro, M Kinsella, Ms D Andrich & Z Todorovic
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 18 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Golden Pierro carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Wyong Cl1 June 6 over 1600m in the wet defeating Prince Of Arendell carrying 59kg at $1.70. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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TOMMY BERRY
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 530x6 SOCRATES
JAMES PONSONBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley & A H Martin
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm68 on May 28 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Headley Grange carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm72 on June 12 2023 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind King Of The Castle carrying 56.5kg at $26. Needs to lift.
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J FORD
Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
13 43445 MISSILE SEEKER
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing, On Par Racing, Yeah The Boys, C Marks, J Van Waard, N J Cusick, D R Cull, DJ And M McGregor, R G King, J G Krueger, J G Tindall, O A Lewis, Ms J M Holdstock, N D Minter, Dr D A Worthley, R S Le Grand & G A Kennedy
Most recently 4th of 9 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1550m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vanquished carrying 59kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 29 over 1550m, slow going 2 len behind Presser with 55.5kg at $7.50. Has sound each-way claims.
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WHITE, ELITE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, DEEP SKY BLUE COLLAR, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, DEEP SKY BLUE CAP
14 23x12 EXCEED PERFECTION
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Nxt Level, A R Scott, B S Robilliard, B Getty, B K Rankin, C L Dowsing, H G Croaker, P Douglas, J W Kiley, Miss J E Anderson, Mrs J Sharkey, Mrs K J Hunt, M Chong, Project Bill, S B Howell & J Virgona
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a head at Kembla Grange Mdn May 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Goodlucktome with 57.5kg at $9. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1250m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Lady Boss carrying 58kg at $3.50. Should go well.
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ZAC LLOYD
BLACK, GOLD NXT LEVEL SYNDICATION LOGO