Randwick 25 Apr 2025
GOING: S(7)
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THE KOKODA HANDICAP 1250m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.65) |
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Solid tempo with Botanica possessing enough dash to find the front. BOTANICA (4) finds a winnable race and finally drawn a decent gate. Speared across from the sticky gate when holding on well for a tough third over 1200m at Wyong. Can stalk the speed from the draw and return to form. STRUFF (8) well supported on resumption when a fighting nose winner over 1200m at Wyong in BM64 class. Clearly returned well and can keep the momentum going. ICONIC TREASURE (2) comes here in peak condition after racing without luck from the wide draw when sixth over 1200m at Newcastle. Regular rider back aboard and expected to bounce back. SPIRIT OF VARANASI (6) can progress off the fresh placing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Botanica to go close.
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| 1 | 6476x |
POWERFUL PEG
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG R Power & Mrs A Power Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Left Field carrying 58kg at $21. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Gold Coast F&M Bm85 September 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 58.5kg at $7. Might be better off following this outing. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | x5626 |
ICONIC TREASURE
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, M Doyle, Sir Pius Puntsalot (Mgr:O'Dell), Roundabout Time (Mgr:N Ffrench), A Mcmaster, Ms Mcmaster, P Grist, D Williams, H Williams ,A Halloran, 4 to the Jars (Mgr:M Thiesfield), Ms Keatinge, Ms Brazil ,D Quinlan, M Strickland, Mrs Hong, W Armitage, J Cross & Beams(Mgr:P Allen) Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky with 61.5kg at $8. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Wyong Bm72 on March 19 over 1200m, nose behind Imperial Force carrying 58.5kg at $31. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
2 J FORD |
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| 3 | 4169x |
THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 August 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Too Much Caviar with 53.5kg at $41. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ March 30 2024 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Ausbred Flirt with 56kg at $21. Might need a run or two. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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| 4 | 17x73 |
BOTANICA
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG P C Orton, B T Kilpatrick, Allyn Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cox), D E Smith, D W Gniel, G P Heffernan, H Roach, S Orton, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh) & J G Crane Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 14 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Junqueira carrying 54.5kg at $17. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 61.5kg at $12. Well placed. Fitter and is among the winning hopes. |
1 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 5 | 73557 |
EVERYONE'S A STAR
MARC CHEVALIER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Dr U Crosson, S N Allison, T Crosson, Miss E Crosson, Miss A Crosson, E Stewart, Miss H R Stewart, R Stewart, J Englebrecht & M Chevalier Useful mare. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on April 1 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Tenderize carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind So Good So Cool with 57.5kg at $11. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
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| 6 | 117x3 |
SPIRIT OF VARANASI
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins) Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 59kg at $18. Previously second-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on September 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Iconic Treasure carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
3 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 7 | 6749x |
DANISH PRINCE
MARC CONNERS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), N W Goodsell, P Webb, C V Goodsell, S Huynh, Ms M Moss, Ms L Johnson, Mrs S M Goodsell & M J Burling Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Nowra Nowra Cup Mbm79 December 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Super Helpful carrying 54kg at $8. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 September 28 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Unique Ambition with 58.5kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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| 8 | 221x1 |
STRUFF
RICHARD COLLETT 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG R D Collett, A Davidson, B G Wilson, B Wilson, P Murphy, Mrs R Brady, M I Brady, L B Crockford, W E Bryson & Mrs D A Channing Second-up. First-up after seven months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Wyong F&M Bm64 April 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Spacegirl carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on June 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Inquisitive Legend with 56.5kg at $3.50. Hat-trick is on the cards. Respect. |
4 A CALDER |
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| 9 | 10x58 |
MISS CHECKONI
NICK MITCHELL 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss K Collins, 4 Way Riser Racing (Mgr: P A Black), 5 VICS (Mgr: S S Murphy), N R Smith, Mrs S Flint, C M Brown, I C McKinnon & Miss K A Renshaw Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 37 day letup. First-up got back early 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on March 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tenderize carrying 55kg at $26. Last start 8th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 56.5kg at $31. Comes into this in ordinary form. Fitter but looking elsewhere. |
6 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 10 | 13872 |
DENI GAL
TERRY ROBINSON 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs F M Godfrey & M Barbaro Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Nowra Bm58 on April 20 over 1100m, 2 len behind Can Expect Greater carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on April 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind So You Pence carrying 60kg at $14. Likely to struggle. |
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