CONGRATULATIONS JAMES MCDONALD HANDICAP 2000m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 13) Rail: Out 7m Entire. (Pent: 5.37). |
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Fortune to set a strong early tempo joined by Made By Khan pushing on from an outside draw. UNANIMOUS (4) undefeated over this trip and at his top now fifth-up. Shuffled back early and strong through the line when third over 1800m at Randwick in BM88 company on July 13. Back in class and can race a little closer here. Ready to win. BLACKCOMB (9) should get a more genuine tempo today on a firmer surface. Backs-up quickly after powering late when fourth over 1800m at Randwick on July 27. Down in weight and the 2000m shouldn't pose a problem. MONARCHS BRAE (8) returned to form on the firmer track when a comfortable winner over 1900m at Canterbury on July 24. This is much stronger but brings the right numbers to take a hand in the finish. FATHER'S DAY (3) kept fresh for this after pulling up lame when a disappointing last of 10 over 2400m here in the Stayers Cup on June 29. Since ran second in a 1030m trial here on July 23. Stays in the mix on best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,9,8,3.
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FORTUNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG O T I Racing, ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, Farah Racing, BLG Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, T W Savage, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44 Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last of 15 at this track Bm88 on June 29 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Highlights carrying 56kg at $10. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 13 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Don Diego De Vega with 58kg at $26. Has excellent prospects if he can find his best form. |
5 ZAC WADICK |
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2 | x8570 |
VEGA MAGNIFICO
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG C E Holt, D Hall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), B Gasser, Lucky Duo (Mgr: Mrs M Sutton), B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), Mrs F E Middleton, H Tam, M Vella, C Liu, M A Akram, B P C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T R King), Miss A S Neasham & D A Clark Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, in the wet; 7 len behind Amberite carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Strathtay with 59.5kg at $21. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better. |
4 JASON COLLETT |
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3 | x7220 |
FATHER'S DAY
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S G Darby, M Ately, P M Chilton, G A M Maynard, A Pino, J Pizanias, S N Wells, D Constantin, A Williamson, Dusty Diamonds Racing, Happy Racing, Jimlee Racing, Maguire Breeding & Racing, Winch Saddle Club, G R Allen, Darby Racing Father's Day & B J Williamson Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Stayers Cup on June 29 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 121 len behind Speycaster carrying 52kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on June 12 over 2400m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Kadavar with 60.5kg at $3.30. A better showing is expected. |
6 RACHEL KING |
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UNANIMOUS
CIARON MAHER 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D P Azzopardi,E Azzopardi,P G Renehan,Dream Thoroughbreds Unanimous(Mgr: T Dimitriadis),Pack Her Up,R B Mcgregor,T R Goddard,M Raby,D Genova,W Foster,K Vick,Cool Drinks Racing(Mgr: D L Howard),The Maori Princess(Mgr: G J O'sullivan),Trailer Trash,C Moloney,S Drakos,G R Hunt,M D Blum & B S Ciurleo Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on July 13 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aramco carrying 54.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Amberite carrying 60kg at $19. Should be right in the finish. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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TOESONTHENOSE
J G SARGENT 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications, C Pickford, D Ryan, A Lloyd Jones, S Aboud, Shamrock Racing, K Guilfoyle, J Mcclelland, M Barry, B Arlington, S Jolly, W Fletcher, D McLusky, Mrs S Meehan, D Charlton, J Wade, Carney Racing, Mellor Richardson Racing, S Newman & I Turbet Last start 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ha Ha Ha with 57.5kg at $21. Before that second last of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bear On The Loose carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
10 TOM SHERRY |
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FULFILLED
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), J Woodbridge, M Gleeson, Take The Cannoli, B.J & A.K Paterson, S Bristow, Mrs S Bristow, G Voller, N Adams, Hole In One, W Delaney, A Don, Grafton, H Tam, About Time, J Lunn, Fulfilled No 1, Fulfilled No 2, Dunbar Family Racing & Fullfillup Racing Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 11th of 13 at Scone Bm78 on May 18 over 1700m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Unusual Legacy with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Strathtay with 59kg at $67. Tricky assignment. |
7 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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7 | 16406 |
VINCENZO
SCOTT SINGLETON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant) Useful gelding. Last start 6th of 10 at Tamworth Bm82 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Indifference carrying 61kg at $7. The run before that ran last of 11 at Randwick in the LR Mayors Cup on June 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Eliyass carrying 53kg at $51. Can improve again. Top chance. |
3 R JONES |
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8 | 63201 |
MONARCHS BRAE
CHRIS WALLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, R B Craigie, G W Aldridge, I Bruce, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, M R Lester, R P Campbell, J R Gunston, J M Sicily, R G Sawyer, L Shiels, R G Dumbrell & J L Silvester Useful gelding. Last start won by 0.7 len at Canterbury Bm72 July 24 over 1900m in soft going defeating Demarcay carrying 58kg at $8.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 10 over 2130m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Elsie May carrying 59kg at $6. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
11 TIM CLARK |
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9 | 44034 |
BLACKCOMB
KRIS LEES 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R L McKay, H R McKay, H C McKay, Ms E M Weston, Miss F B McKay & J G Fowler Form hard to fault. Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on July 27 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind One Aye with 58kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 29 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Bear On The Loose carrying 56kg at $51. Forward showing expected. |
8 TOMMY BERRY |
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10 | 376x9 |
MADE BY KHAN
ADAM DUGGAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG It's Not Easy (Mgr: L A Salvador), S Williams, A Balzan, T R Perram, C Parke, A J Cooper, J A Castledine, B Capovilla, Mrs L M Ritter, E Camilleri, P M O'Shea, A Tesoriero, J Byrne, J Warren, L Van Der Kley, M A Bowman, G Dean, A D Stewart, J Murphy & E A Sargent Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Charming Legend carrying 54.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on October 18 over 1800m, 8 len behind Port Lockroy with 60.5kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
9 TYLER SCHILLER |
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11 | 231x0 |
TAJANIS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A J A Bosma, Ms T M Morrissey, Dr K L Samson, W J Gianotti, R K Batten, Miss J T King, R McVicar, W J Hamilton, D J Pritchard, G Webb, M Maloy, R A Lloyd, B R Haycock, Mrs J A Pablecheque, S I McLauchlan, A Mahoney, R G Holden, W H O'Brien, N A Davidson & Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 10 months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Spare Coin with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Doncaster on June 18 2023 over 2414m, 7 len behind Vaguely Royal carrying 56.5kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 J FORD |
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12 | 2x065 |
MATUSALEM
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG C J Waller, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke), Ms M J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), N J Todd & Kirup Stirrup (Mgr: J M Rosenthal) Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rezone with 60kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on June 22 over 1620m, 7 len behind Craig carrying 54kg at $26. Prepared to just watch today. |
2 K MCEVOY |