Randwick 20 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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BRAVE SMASH @ YARRAMAN PARK HANDICAP 1600m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.21) |
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Hibiki Harmony to take charge ahead of Fiftyfivechevy at a good tempo. MORTAL HALO (6) has come back a much stronger colt this prep who can hold a position. Looked to have the race in his keeping inside the 200m when a tenacious winner over 1500m at Rosehill. Has further upside and will handle the rise in weight. TEQUISODA (13) talented colt who comes to town third-up. Relished the extra trip when he attacked the line for a narrow second over 1500m at Newcastle. Blinkers go on and will take holding out on the limit. Solid top-three player. WILLIE OPPA (10) third-up now and a win looks imminent. Raced without luck from the low draw when fourth to Mortal Halo over 1500m at Rosehill. No shock to see him turn the tables today. COVERT THINKING (2) gritty effort first-up and comes out of a solid rating contest when third to Hyperbolic over 1400m at Rosehill. Undefeated over the mile and stays in the mix with Stanley's claim. FULL HAO (1) good mare back in trip for this after winning over 1800m at Rosehill last start. Grima stays aboard and must respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mortal Halo and Tequisoda can fight it out.
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FULL HAO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 December 7 over 1800m defeating Eclair Encore with 53kg at $3.30. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Opening Address with 55kg at $4.40. Back in trip and another big run is in store. |
3 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 2 | 111x3 |
COVERT THINKING
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG A M Lamshed, Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, S D Taylor, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, R Gudykunst, J J Taylor & C Woodcock Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on November 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Elivina with 56.5kg at $8. Sound return and undefeated over this trip, keep safe with the claim. |
9 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 3 | 4x654 |
FIFTYFIVECHEVY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO GR/CH GELDING 58.0KG 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 Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track 3&4yo Bm78(77) on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Hyperbolic with 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Forecaster with 58.5kg at $14. Can run a big race with the blinkers being applied. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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VIKTOR
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), R Hitchcock, R Canceri, Mrs J Canceri, C Galliott, L Galliott, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), B Risetto, Mrs M Birnie, G Sanders, B Dowling, K Ferrel, S Filipek, A Grantham, R Mutton, C Pearson, Rowleys Plant Management (Mgr: M Rowley), R Ryan, A McMurray & C McMurray Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 2 len behind Mortal Halo carrying 57kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Newcastle Cl1 November 20 over 1400m defeating Copacabana with 60kg at $4.80. Faces another tough assignment from the gate. |
10 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 5 | 626x3 |
LUGARNO
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Grace, A Lai, T J Pemberton, P J Bird, J D Goetze, M Lochtenberg, D J Kelso, D Findlay, D R Ratcliff, B C Fegan, A C Huigen, A F May, Mrs L May, P Lai & K A Simpson Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on November 26 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Rathoran carrying 61kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Inferencia with 56kg at $5. Place claims only. |
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MORTAL HALO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mrs H J Foster, Mrs J A Bodkin, Mrs C M Bodkin, Mrs J M Bella, Miss B Bella, Mrs J A Clark, Ms N Thompson & Ms K M Garsden Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 December 7 over 1500m defeating Automne Tree carrying 53kg at $3.20. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1500m, neck behind Ivan's Hero with 54.5kg at $3.30. Talented colt who gets map favours, hard to stop again. |
1 R JONES |
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| 7 | 41123 |
HIBIKI HARMONY
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Medius Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Lawrence), Ms S Gordon, Miss S E Gordon & A T Gordon Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc on November 29 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Blacklist with 53kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on November 16 over 1600m, head behind Affermato carrying 59kg at $12. Goes into the exotics. |
7 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 8 | 16133 |
THE MONA LISA
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S H Castle-Roche, M Merriman & D E Hewlett Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Mortal Halo with 55kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 28 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Forecaster carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Would be better placed in something easier. |
7 A CALDER |
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| 9 | 44535 |
CLIMB THE LADDER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M Carter), Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M Becker), AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), L Petagna, Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker), SVDA Racing (Mgr: L Robinson), B O'Brien & Cookie Racing Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Full Hao with 55.5kg at $11. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ivan's Hero with 56.5kg at $5. Don't dismiss. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 10 | 04x54 |
WILLIE OPPA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 on November 19 over 1550m, 1.4 len behind Swift Legend carrying 53.5kg at $11. Last start 4th of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Mortal Halo carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Definite threat after racing without luck last start. |
8 JASON COLLETT |
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MATIAS
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) & R M Wanless Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Newcastle Mdn November 30 over 1500m defeating Viewpoint carrying 59kg at $1.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 3&4yo Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind John Dory carrying 57.5kg at $8. Confidence is high but happy to risk against these. |
8 J FORD |
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| 12 | 613x8 |
DEALT
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG OnTrack Diminish (Mgr: G J Morgan), P C McClintock, D R Gordon, C J Muldoon, Dr D Dhupelia, P D Jones, Bayles Girls Racing, H E Tangitu, D L Blumberg, J Wilson, T P Olsen, W C Clark, A Grigg, G F Townsend, R Henzell, M H White, G X Ryan, Mrs D A Paterson, Mrs A J Morelli & Showl Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 on November 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Swift Charm carrying 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Spacegirl with 56.5kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach. |
6 ANNA ROPER |
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TEQUISODA
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY COLT 52.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 (62) on November 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nantucket Island carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 30 over 1500m, head behind Tango Queen with 57.5kg at $3.10. Racing well. Leading prospect with the blinkers going on. |
4 TYLER SCHILLER |
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