Randwick   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

CITY TATTERSALLS PATRICK CAMPION HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.11).  

Looks a decent tempo with Major Beel, Roma Avenue and Peshmerga leading the charge. Group 3 placegetter GALERON (4) failed to see the 1800m out when a disappointing sixth behind Golden Path here on August 10. Go on his strong minor placing two-back over this trip behind Space Age with the 61kg. Will be attacking the line late with J Mac aboard. ROMA AVENUE (7) unwanted in betting second-up when a surprise nose winner over 1400m at Rosehill on August 17. Expected to stalk the speed and prove hard to hold out again. Multiple Group 3 winner ZEYREK (1) strips fitter after resuming with a plugging 12th behind Via Sistina over 1400m here in the G1 Winx Stks on August 24. Goes much better second-up and not to be underestimated with the 3kg claim. FLOATING (6) has a strong record over this track and trip and unsuited first-up when a plugging ninth over 1400m in the Goulburn Cup on August 25. Maps well and can take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Galeron to win.
1 629x0 ZEYREK
M, W & J HAWKES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), M D & Mrs J Shaw, R Smith, G G L & Mrs K R B Taylor, R M Mitchell, G Evans, N E Giorgetta, W J Forrest, Arro R B, Bricknell Family, D V Russo, Mrs C A Hawkes, D C Iles & Wright Racing
Multiple Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track in the G1 Winx Stks on August 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet on March 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $14. Second up winner in the past and a better run is expected in this company.
5
ZAC WADICK
NAVY, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 2130x ALMANIA
KRIS LEES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
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
Group 3 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track in the G3 Jra Plate April 20 over 2000m, in the wet; 30 len behind Huetor carrying 53.5kg at $12. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at this track Bm88 January 27 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Floating carrying 59kg at $13. Claim helps and place prospects look best.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECK SLEEVES AND CAP
3 x740x MAJOR BEEL
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M N Annetts, M J Chittick, G J Fisher, Woodburn (Mgr: W P Manning), Miss J Daw, B D Thistleton, M R Stanton, Mrs S Stanton, Ms S Inglis, S E Field, Mrs L De Villecourt & A D Bowler
ATC Australian Derby winner. Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at this track in the G1 Sydney Cup April 13 over 3200m, 20 len behind Circle Of Fire carrying 51.5kg at $21. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Pakenham in the LR Pakenham Cup March 15 over 2500m, 7 len behind Ashrun carrying 56kg at $13. Fitted with two even trials and would prefer a bit of sting out of the ground.
6
TIM CLARK
OLD GOLD, WHITE DIAMONDS, gold sleeves,white DIAMOND ARMBANDS, gold cap,white DIAMOND
4 05526 GALERON
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan) & Aura Racing (Mgr: R Ryan)
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Golden Path carrying 55kg at $10. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm88 on July 27 over 1600m, in the wet; long-neck behind Space Age with 61kg at $9. At his peak now and will prove hard to stop over the mile.
3
JAMES MCDONALD
Green, Black Diamond, Black Sleeves, Green Armbands, Green Cap And Black STAR
5 79656 JUNIPAL
CIARON MAHER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L H McKenzie, M Johnston, Threewon Twowon, R B Holderhead, Triple L C, D S Purvis, J A Collins, J A Ginnane, T A Ginnane, Mrs S A Holdsworth, J A Charles, Doonaree Racing, S Whiteman, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, A P Mulvogue, C A Roylance, M J Redmond, B T Redmond, Next Stop Vegas & T T O'Connor
Group 3 winner. Last start 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Rowleymile on August 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cepheus carrying 54kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill Open Hcp on August 3 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Williamsburg with 54kg at $21. Hard fit and stays in the mix.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 414x9 FLOATING
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
A R Margan, D H North, Mrs V A Davis-Raiss, T J Leese, M J Ferguson, P S Nicholl, S J Warncken, A G Fox-Smith & M G Williams
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Goulburn Goul Cup on August 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Green Shadows with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Danaustar carrying 57kg at $11. Fitter now and has a good record here.
2
JASON COLLETT
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
7 15x61 ROMA AVENUE
SARA RYAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Viribright Racing (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at this track Bm88 on July 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Space Age with 54.5kg at $8. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 August 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Noble Conqueror with 59.5kg at $26. Rates highly. Clearly come back well and looks up to this stronger grade.
1
R JONES
RED, YELLOW HOOPS, STARS ON SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
8 241x0 PESHMERGA
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
A Damirdjian, B J Willis, D Skelly, C Serrao, Dr L Susino, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, M L Melville, M Wilson, T F Bourke, Mrs L Ward, P Farrell & L H Yuen
Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 11 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hellavadancer with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Cranbourne Pinker Pinker on October 13 over 2025m, slow going 2.25 len behind Flash Mary carrying 56kg at $4. Improver not to be underestimated on the limit weight.
8
J FORD
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK SEAMS, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK QUARTERED CAP