Randwick   01 Jul 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

PKF SYDNEY HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.99)  

Genuine tempo with Conchiero leading the way. THE REPLICANT (10) has savaged the line at both runs this time in work, the latest last Wednesday when he was beaten under a length over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Placed at five of six third-up runs and his top three strike rate over this trip sits at 77%. Looks an each-way bet to nothing at around $7.00 in morning markets. CONCHIERO (2) raced on the speed and dug deep to hang on for third when resuming over 1200m at Canterbury a fortnight ago. Genuine four-year-old who will be far more at home over today's journey. Sure to be in the firing line for a long way. WINSTON HILLS (4) was ridden in front and ran a far better race last time out over 1400m at Randwick. Very fit now and is not out of contention back in midweek company. APPLAUD (5) hasn't been too far away in his two runs this prep. Drops in grade and should be peaking now. PERFECT PICTURE (8) scored impressively for new trainer John Thompson at Canterbury last start. Big step up in trip is the only query. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Replicant each-way.
1 28x98 LITTLE BEGINNINGS
KRIS LEES
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
N Long, D A Conway, J Harris, Mrs K Culley, L Taylor, K Long, Mrs K Hanson & NJJ Racing (Mgr: J A Shaw)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 13 at Scone Bm78 on May 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Wanaruah with 56.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Big Papa carrying 56.5kg at $71. SCRATCHED.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Grey, Black Collar, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands And Cap
2 718x3 CONCHIERO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
F L R Pierata (Mgr: T S Wilson), V Rondla, L Smith, A Carr, W P M Benson, C Cooper, M S Ilsley, Ms M Whitworth, M G Scott, M Curran, N B Huby, P G Davis, R Peel, R K Fish, H H Chong, MJD Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Leditschke), Wervellis Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Irving) & Ms J M Vallence
Second run back. First-up after three months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Island Dec with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on February 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 57.5kg at $4. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
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ZAC WADICK
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
3 23146 ICEMAN
CLARRY CONNERS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms M E Conners, C E Conners & Mrs V Matthews
Most recently 6th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 13 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Emirate with 58kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Invader Zim with 58kg at $12. Hard to beat back in midweek company.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Dark Blue Armbands, Dark Blue Cap
4 x8505 WINSTON HILLS
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M A Smith & Mrs A Reid
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mr Chaplin carrying 57kg at $61. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Invader Zim with 57.5kg at $18. Can continue the upward trend.
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SIENNA GRIMA
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
5 55x55 APPLAUD
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L S Snowden
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Stardeel carrying 54kg at $4.80. Second-up 5th of 13 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Big Papa carrying 55.5kg at $13. One for the better hopes.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Red, White Seams, Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 252x6 BAT OUT OF HELL
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G M Brogan, R G Ford, T D O'sullivan, J D Short, Mrs S J Short, D Constantin, Beau River Racing (Mgr: B S J Feltham), B Swift, The Inside Scoop (Mgr: C Sultana), Darby Racing Coralina (Mgr: S Darby), Mrs C M Loadsman, Miss K Richardson, P J Thomas, R C Connor & D Stout
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Island Dec with 61kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on December 12 over 1550m, neck behind Bravissima with 57.5kg at $7.50. Might be the big improver with blinkers back on second-up.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 21077 MISS BUSSLINGER
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Carusi, Mrs K L Lees, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), J R Rourke, T J Pender, Mrs E K Russell, B.J & A.K Paterson (Mgr: B J Paterson), S A Baker, R K Burton, L J Maloney & J Lovett
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 55.5kg at $10. Before that 7th of 15 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Declichy Boulevard carrying 59kg at $16. Thereabouts last time - keep her in mind.
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WILLIAM STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
8 x1481 PERFECT PICTURE
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM)
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Canterbury Bm72 June 8 over 1250m defeating Mafia with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Loera with 60kg at $11. Likely to be attacking the line strongly once again.
3
K MCEVOY
Black, White Armbands, Red Cap
9 656x6 DASHING RUPERT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G D Arndt, M Blok, S L McMahon, C S Menzies, C Moore, Ms V A Nelson, N Potts, J P Shamon, Miss N Shamon, M J Tasker, G A Thomas, R A Veness, W M Young, Hoarse Tails (Mgr: S K Lee), Horns Up, Darby Racing Ringstrasse, Speedmaster Thoroughbreds & G Bechara
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Surf's Up with 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Tuned carrying 55.5kg at $31. Has a decent second-up record so do not rule him out.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 74x54 THE REPLICANT
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Rix, L J Tansey, J C Westneat, P Webster, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), Fraser Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T J Fraser) & Defuse Lodge (Mgr: K Mather)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 3 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Aye Aye Captain with 58kg at $10. Second-up 4th of 12 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on June 24 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind High Blue Sea with 58kg at $15. Looks like all systems go with the blinkers back on.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Dark Blue, Green Stripes, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Green Striped Cap
11 5330x CHARLEROI
NACIM DILMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) February 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Zenmaster carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 November 27 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Big Papa with 61kg at $4.60. Not out of contention.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
12 7x495 SAN MARINO
GARRY KIRKUP
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Most recently 5th of 10 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open on June 12 over 1280m, 3 len behind Sutton Vella carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 27 over 1250m, slow going 5.5 len behind Laurel Hill carrying 57kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
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Blue, White V And Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 74x68 PESCHIERA
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Mrs J E Hawkes, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll), R A Ford, Bricknell Family (Mgr: L A Bricknell), G Kaparos, L D Baring, K N Good, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, J A Kennedy & Dr J T Kennedy
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Oakfield Neptune with 60kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell faded in the straight ran last of 8 at this track F&M Bm72 on June 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cherish Me carrying 55.5kg at $31. SCRATCHED.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
14 93430 TENDERIZE
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G Portelli, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, Silver Sovereign, D A Player, Mrs A McDonnell, Ms S E Burton, G Duffy, T J O'Connor, P Wilkin, B P Rouse, C Smith, C L Jarrett, S Auston, W Coulston, Fairsky Racing, Pauline Racing Club (Mgr: C T Cox), F P Jermanus, Portelli Tenderize & Nine Trains
Dual acceptor. Last start 12th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on June 20 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind The Mona Lisa with 57.5kg at $51. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 8 over 1550m, 1.3 len behind The Creator carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. SCRATCHED.
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Red, Yellow Seams, Yellow Cap