Randwick 09 Oct 2024
GOING: G(4)
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NATIVE TRAIL @ DARLEY HANDICAP 1250m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.95). |
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Slick pace anticipated with Extremely Hardys finding the front. Can't rule any of these out. TRAFALGAR SQUARE (9) has tackled a couple of Group 2 races of late and found them beyond reach. Opened this prep three runs back with a solid fourth in a Randwick Highway which is a better form reference. Freshened up and a great chance to turn things around. EXTREMELY HARDYS (7) has not appeared since she led all the way and gapped her rivals on debut over 1200m at Canterbury on 3 July. Hard to say how much the heavy track played a role in that six-length margin. Been scratched a couple of times lately so she should be very forward. CATAHOULA (3) caught the eye when just out of the placings over 1150m at this track last time out. One to watch for late in the piece as she steps up in trip. SEASCAPE (4) continued her strong form this prep when edged out over this trip at Canterbury recently. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run so keep her in mind. STAR ACT (5) resumed in good style at Warwick Farm two weeks ago and has improvement to come. SUGGESTED PLAY: Trafalgar Square is capable of toppling the short-priced favourite.
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RAPBIDASH
LYLE CHANDLER 5YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Ms K I Burgess, Mrs I J Burgess, M Keywood, Miss N Robinson, J L Swan, Mrs N Swan, M C Mahoney, Mrs J Mahoney, D C Loewenthal, G Swan, S P Bedwell, G Beltsos & J D Roberts Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 April 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Belvedere Boys with 60.5kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 17 at Randwick Highway-C3 February 10 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Atmospheric Rock carrying 56.5kg at $5. SCRATCHED. |
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| 2 | 31x54 |
TIME BANDIT
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG G C Smith, K Salagic, A Mcmillan, A V Votino, B Skewes, P J Furler, M Mak, G A Penridge, K Hassan, Ms M Crockett, Mrs M J Lightfoot, D G Lightfoot, R Lorenzen, Leprechaun Racing (Mgr: L F Kelly) & All Winners (Mgr: D H S Chan) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 7 at Randwick Mares Bm78 on September 7 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Spring Lee with 55.5kg at $16. Last start 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on September 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Lovero carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. SCRATCHED. |
6 J PARR |
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| 3 | 38x54 |
CATAHOULA
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G R Lechte, Mrs C A Lechte, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) & B Nolan Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm70 on August 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Elba carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm72 on September 11 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Huon carrying 56kg at $8.50. Hard to beat on her best form. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 4 | 8x312 |
SEASCAPE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) Going well. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on September 18 over 1250m, head behind Countyourblessings with 57kg at $2.10. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 August 28 over 1200m defeating Maori Chief with 59.5kg at $2.90. In a suitable race and is a solid top-three hope. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 5 | 241x3 |
STAR ACT
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A P Carney, Mrs T A Carney, D Barba, Mrs S Barba, J C Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J A Teytz, E J Mcphee, R W Wilson, P Piras, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Mrs L Connolly, K Connolly, Mrs P Burke & T R Bonello Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on September 25 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Lovero carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind It's A Wonder with 54.5kg at $1.50. Fitter and worth plenty of thought. |
1 RACHEL KING |
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NOSTALGIA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish) Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on August 28 over 1250m, 4 len behind Countyourblessings with 57kg at $5. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on September 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Lovero carrying 57kg at $2.50. Not far away last time. SCRATCHED. |
2 N RAWILLER |
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EXTREMELY HARDYS
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Huashan Investments (Mgr: Mrs S Zhou) Resumes from a spell after only one run when scored a big 6 len win at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Cinsault with 56kg at $4.50. Nicely placed to kick off where she left off. |
2 JAMES MCDONALD |
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DARLING DOWNS
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn September 12 over 1300m defeating Viktor with 58kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1300m, 3 len behind Stand Aside carrying 55kg at $4. SCRATCHED. |
6 JASON COLLETT |
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TRAFALGAR SQUARE
DAVID PAYNE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, A Gesell, J Champion, A Mitchell, S Loane, Mrs S Aldridge, G W Aldridge, D Morley, Mrs E Morley, F Pasquale, D Bonnin, P Farrugia & Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley) Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Manaal carrying 56kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Silver Shadow on August 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ameena carrying 55kg at $51. Finds a nice race and has strong claims. |
4 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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