Randwick   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

ALL OCCASION CRUISES FIREBALL STAKES 1100m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +5m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder.  

The Playwright is the probable leader in the small field. BEADMAN (3) talented colt who can finally live up expectations this campaign. Kept safe in betting when over-raced in the run with a fading eleventh over 1200m in the G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington last November. J Mac has ridden him in the two sharp trials and retains the ride. Ready to deliver. INKARUNA (4) capable Victorian filly who will relish the hot tempo. Proven Group performer ready to go with the two jump outs under the belt. Blinkers off and shapes as the main danger. CAFFE FLORIAN (6) tough filly resuming. Made it three-straight wins with a comfortable LR Gosford Guineas victory last December over 1200m. Respect. MARETH (7) returned from a let-up with a battling seventh to Cinsault in the G2 Millie Fox over 1300m. Slim claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beadman can assert his class.
1 3510x HIDDEN MOTIVE
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
N Doyle, M Christopher, Ms M Goehr, Sandy Creek (B Papworth), Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mrs G Driver), G1G Colts & Breeding P/L (G Diamond), A Horne, J Jacobsen, A Robertson, J Samios, C Sanna, D Wicks, Riverbend (K Wybron), A Holst, S Lewis, P R Clifford, C Simon, Adark Racing (D Edwards) & K Sutherland
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tentyris carrying 57kg at $41. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 September 17 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Shalaa Gold with 56kg at $1.85. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Will take catching from the draw.
2
TIM CLARK
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
2 1720x RAGING FORCE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing Miss Loren, Austi Breakers Racing, J L Brooks, G Brosnan, G W Brown, Cattle Dogs, R Geraghty, S J Hatch, G King, A Leung, LNM Racing, Dr R McClenahan, C Mak, Muffin Racing, J F Neilsen, M A Slack-Smith, T Stoddard, Stories to Tel, Waving Cats Racing & W & J Leonard Racing
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tentyris carrying 57kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Muswellbrook Red Crown June 1 over 900m slow track defeating Issy's Star with 58kg at $1.10. Undefeated at this trip and expecting a strong run fresh.
8
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 x320x BEADMAN
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock,China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd,Newgate S F,Trilogy,Go Bloodstock Australia,Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tentyris with 57kg at $5. Previously first up; third of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Heritage September 27 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Marhoona with 58.5kg at $3.10. Best figures should see him sprint well fresh.
5
JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
4 3721x INKARUNA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Caulfield G3 Thbrd Club November 15 over 1200m defeating Kujenga carrying 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 18 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes September 13 over 1100m, 2 len behind My Gladiola carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Can sit off the fast tempo and launch late.
1
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
5 x508x THE PLAYWRIGHT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs R Guan, Mrs S Skinner, Ms M J Douglas, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchell), Mrs D K Moss, Mrs J Hucker, Miss S A Allison, Mrs S M Moss, Mrs J Brown, Miss T Caunt, Mrs S Gay, Mrs Z D O'Shea, Mrs D A Caunt & Mrs E F Mumberson
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Jim Moloney September 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yum with 58.5kg at $12. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette August 16 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Ferivia with 58kg at $8.50. Some of these should have her measure.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
6 3111x CAFFE FLORIAN
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 0.6 len Gosford LR Gosf Gneas December 28 over 1200m defeating Mareth with 54kg at $1.75. On debut third of 7 at Canterbury 3yo F Mdn November 14 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Ernaux carrying 57kg at $20. Improving filly who went quickly through the grades last prep, keep safe.
7
JASON COLLETT
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 6x127 MARETH
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cinsault with 54kg at $21. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas on December 28 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Caffe Florian with 54kg at $5. Stays in the mix over her preferred trip.
3
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue
8 1x60x CANTIAMO
KRIS LEES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F Cook), Philippa Duncan Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms P Duncan), Mrs C M Cook, J Clapham, Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Lees), L Stanza, C Barge, Brewery Road Bloodstock (Mgr: N Foster), Mrs J Cox, R Cox, M Keepkie, J Mott, J Lowe, Miss K Lowe & Ms C Mott
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Inkaruna carrying 56kg at $41. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Red Roses November 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Point Barrow with 55kg at $12. Prefer to see how she returns.
6
TOM SHERRY
Burgundy, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap
9 3x12x HORSESHOE HILL
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), R I Hitchcock, J Latchanna, C G Knight & Per Ardua Racing (Mgr: J S Minns)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp July 5 over 1100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Raging Force carrying 55.5kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw June 17 over 1100m slow track defeating Vanlee with 55kg at $1.30. Looks out of her depth on resumption.
4
RACHEL KING
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
10 296x2 LIGHTHOUSE LASS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on February 5 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Mercy Me carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Warwick Farm 3yo Bm64 on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cantiamo carrying 55.5kg at $81. Hard to have in this line-up.
6
TYLER SCHILLER
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap