Warwick Farm   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TAB HANDICAP 2200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True.  

Fagin, Hovland and Magicon to roll forward and set up a solid tempo. A good contest. HOVLAND (8) won big over 1800m at Hawkesbury as expected, and the money came again at Canterbury following, and he had a luckless run beaten just 1.2L. The step up in trip won't be an issue, but the outside barrier needs managing. The gun hoop is aboard today, assisting in that regard. The blinkers come off and with average luck he'll be hard to hold out. RISE TO IT (2) is up to this and has gone around in tougher company his last two. Maps well and the 2kg claim is handy. Hard fit and gets his chance in this line-up. NAVAL COMMISSION (1) is busting to win and is back in grade with Berry aboard, replacing the apprentice. He deserves another chance. ELLE HUDSON (12) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start running sixth at Canterbury. Rates as a place chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Hovland.
1 x2335 NAVAL COMMISSION
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, J W Sutherland, A S Taylor, D M Badger, Ms J E Mors, Team 2750 (Mgr: C Raymond), G S J England, Gallop Schnell, J Johnson, A Holbeck, P R M F Racing, J J Davis, Ms DM Goodwin, Mrs T E Parish, A M Parish, A Torino, Dynamic No 144 & A C Clarke
Last start 5th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Good Banter with 55.5kg at $19. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on June 9 over 1900m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fay's Angels carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Well in the mix.
6
TOMMY BERRY
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
2 40357 RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias
Most recently 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Royal Supremacy with 51.5kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Freight Train carrying 56kg at $20. Better placed and has decent claims.
2
ANNA ROPER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 02804 CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, M Dobbin, Mrs K N Overton, B L Walker & C S Dittmar
Last start 4th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Knights Armour with 55kg at $61. The start before that second last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Monarchs Brae carrying 57kg at $51. Place claims.
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J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
4 62271 WHETU
RICHARD COLLETT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G D Witters & Mrs M L Witters
At the latest run won by a head at Newcastle Bm64 July 15 over 2200m in soft going defeating Coto De Caza carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Stylebender carrying 61.5kg at $15. Prefer others.
4
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Dark Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 x9022 COTO DE CAZA
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F Cook, Mrs C Cook, G Grimish, P Johnston, W Bourke, D Bourke, J Boulous, P Eichhorn, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino) & Ms D Andrich
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 15 over 2200m, slow going head behind Whetu carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on June 21 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Ant with 58.5kg at $4.40. Deserves consideration.
9
JASON COLLETT
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 6x869 EARTH DANCE
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, Spartus Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Q W V Wallace, F M D Racing, Mrs J M Nobbs, C E Nobbs, P L Ward, Lucky Eight Racing, Lucky Eight Racing 2, A M Rowley-Bates, S B Wallace, S J Simpson, S J Baldwin
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 18 over 1900m, slow going 7 len behind Natural Deduction with 57kg at $81. Before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm72 on June 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Sounds Unusual with 57.5kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
9
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 574x0 FAGIN
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A E Dale, D R Stanberg, Mrs C Cerinich, C A Fitzgerald, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), Half Guinnessy (Mgr: G J Vickers), Howdini Racing (Mgr: S D Mckellar), G F J Anderson, Ms C L L Aslin, G J Begg, L W O'Brien, M J Evans, POI (Mgr: H L Milne), T P D Shafron & J Cartwright
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Monarchs Brae carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Flemington Bm70 on January 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind One Long Day with 59kg at $61. Later.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
8 x6215 HOVLAND
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Hedge, D Redvers, A R Smith, P M Willis, M J Symons, J G Richards, M G Donegan, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Thompson), Longwood Racing (Mgr: M Christian), Dibb Racing (Mgr: R Berens), Pony Racing (Mgr: J Bourke), Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) & Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T Yap)
Last start 5th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Monarchs Brae carrying 58kg at $3.20. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm64 June 17 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Magicon with 59.5kg at $2.40. Encouraging effort last start. Should go close.
12
JAMES MCDONALD
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
9 5x667 FUNAMBULIST
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), G C Curran, French Champas (Mgr: R Gulasekharam), K R Mader, Maverick Racing (Mgr: G S McCormack), G W O'Riley, Mrs J O'Riley, G J P Van Ameyden, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb & A Micmacher
Most recently 7th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Monarchs Brae with 58kg at $26. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Freight Train with 55kg at $151. Risking.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 29241 MAGICON
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G L Hundy, Ms T A Quinn, S L Croake, J O'neill, A Dobbins, Mrs W L Dobbins, Miss G G Lamont, J C Lamont, Cammello (Mgr: R C Lamont), Mrs J A Lamont, S S Lamont & J Booker
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Grafton Rural Cl6 July 16 over 2200m defeating Behtar with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Stylebender with 60kg at $5. Prepared to lay.
1
M BELL
Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
11 0x632 MAJORIAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr A Argyle, A Pratt, D Labib, J P Gallagher, R P Morris, Mrs K A Morriss, M D G Pony Club (Mgr: M Maley), D E Gater & Mrs L C Gater
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 9 over 1900m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Monarchs Brae carrying 57kg at $18. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 17 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hovland carrying 61kg at $11. Went close last time. Peaks and deserves plenty of consideration.
1
TOM SHERRY
Rainbow, White Sleeves, Rainbow Cap, White Pom Pom
12 2x366 ELLE HUDSON
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), J M T Fish, J T Rouse, T Knowler, Ms S I Miller, Y K Ip, B R Read, A J Norman, B Greig, D P Frawley, D Edser, G J Buchanan, J Rath, Mrs L O'Donovan, Dr S A Lawrie, L P Knight, M D Wiener, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), R J Wylie & Dr J Williams
Last start 6th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1900m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sly Boots with 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Canterbury Bm64 on July 9 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Centenario with 61.5kg at $8. Chance to return to the winner's list.
11
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
13 180x7 WAR RIBBON
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, A P Gesell, A J Mitchell, P W Griffin, Mrs S G Aldridge, G W Aldridge, J Yianni, D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne), S Lebas, A J Donald & A Melching
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Walking Painting with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up scored a big 7 len win at Gosford Cl1-Sw February 22 over 2100m in soft going defeating Farraige with 57.5kg at $2. Can do much better this time.
5
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
14 12707 SACRO CATINO
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, M J Maclean, P W Griffin, Mrs R A Griffin, A P Gesell, Mrs S R Stone, Mrs B Willmott, Mrs C E Barton, Mrs V L Turner, G W Aldridge, S R Evans, S P Loane, J Yianni & S L Rose
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1600m, 5 len behind Autumn Dream with 60.5kg at $12. Before that second last of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on May 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 38 len behind Let's Fly with 56.5kg at $101. Passing.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
15 70053 SOUND AND VISION
KAREN OWEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 15 over 2200m, slow going neck behind Whetu with 52kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Starzam with 55kg at $61. Faces a tough assignment this time.
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White, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue And White Quartered Cap