Randwick   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.58)  

The pace looks strong from the outset. Tough way to end the day. STALLONE (9) lightly raced gelding who resumed with a respectable on pace fourth over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Proven second up and the in form Ashley Morgan retains the ride. Goes close. INSIDE MAN (4) bounced off his solid first up fourth, with a tenacious victory over 1250m at Canterbury. Clearly come back must stronger and will have little trouble running the 1400m out with the claim. SUPERHERO (10) improving with racing and should probably have a few more wins to his credit at start eleven. Knocked up late in the conditions when fifth over 1300m at Goulburn. Trip suits and he gets the right run. MORTLAKE (2) Churchill import returning from a lengthy break. Solid effort when fourth over 1609m at Kempton Park All Weather (UK) last October. Given the two trials and the blinkers go on with Rawiller booked. Big watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stallone to deliver the KO punch.
1 x2256 VINTAGE CHOICE
JOSEPH IBLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, D Phillips, B Robinson, M J Grace, G E Harris, P Hickman, Bennett Racing Vintage Choice (Mgr: N P Bennett), R S Beattie, G C Beattie, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), Delaware Sky (Mgr: S Watt) & L J Dowse
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Jumeirah Beach carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Matcha Latte with 56kg at $71. Looking to others.
10
DYLAN GIBBONS
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 30x4x MORTLAKE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton), Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), M D Evans, Cazrob, L P Galliott, M J Sly, J G Capper, A F Varasdi, B L Greer, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, T H F C, D J Wilson, B J Fowler, M A Karam, Mrs P Laverty-Lucas & Mrs C E McLardy
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather Rating 95 on October 23 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Whitcombe Rockstar carrying 59kg at $13. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at York on May 15 2024 over 1408m, 13 len behind Diligent Resdev carrying 61.5kg at $12. Trialled on May 29 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished fourth. Expecting a solid return.
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N RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
3 173x3 FLORINO
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Fish, JJJ Racing Flo (Mgr: J Fish), A Van Der Berg, P Ford, C Siely, A M C Pearson, N P Wood, R A Bonnici, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton), H J Boniwell, D W Geany, M J Robinson, Ms K mair, D J Heumiller, P Seary, P H Verrell, Colah Coast Racing (Mgr: M Bowman), T P Hunter & J Dennis
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Bathurst Saddle Cl4 on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Jolly Good Fellow carrying 61kg at $3.70. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Muswellbrook Denman Cup Bm82 October 7 over 1280m defeating Titled Tycoon with 55kg at $1.80. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and isn’t among the top hopes today.
8
BRAITH NOCK
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
4 68x41 INSIDE MAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Sultah (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), M Fairclough, J Munday, M J Buffier, G Burke, Miss J Daw, K Henry, M Johnston, Ms D Merkel, G T Meuleman, A J Perry, I Brown, J Papavasiliou, M A Haylock & C Fraser
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Dashing Rupert carrying 59.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell won by a head at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 May 28 over 1250m in the wet defeating Hazel Jean carrying 58kg at $5. Gets his chance again.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
5 0x837 VICTORY LANE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, A Nunan & W G Marshall
Most recently 7th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1500m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Edited By carrying 55.5kg at $41. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Equilibrist carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Should be at peak fitness now and is in the mix.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
6 2231x DELRICO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), C R Duckworth, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), J W Woodbridge, M R Cant, K G Gardiner, J P Hunter, K N Peddie, Pony Posse (Mgr: Miss K Peddie), R J Hepworth, A Savige, T A Leo, R D Ferrari, Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, B M O'Bryan & J Lovett
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by neck Canterbury Mdn January 31 over 1550m slow track defeating Pink Shalala carrying 59kg at $2.80. First up last campaign second of 7 at Wyong Mdn December 11 over 1350m, a nose behind Swift Gun with 57.5kg at $2.80. Prefer others.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 1x GATEKEEPER
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, K MacLennan, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Meridian Bloodstock
Resumes from a spell after only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn January 17 over 1250m in soft going defeating Signor Tortoni carrying 59kg at $4.60. Has claims if presented on song.
9
TOMMY BERRY
Maroon, Royal Blue Band, Sleeves And Cap
8 2212x HOW MUCH BETTER
SARA RYAN
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 January 21 over 1600m, a head behind Binkou carrying 58kg at $2.60. First up last campaign second in a small field at Newcastle Prov Cl1 November 2 over 1300m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Irish Bliss carrying 58kg at $4. Goes well at the start of his campaigns.
9
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
9 112x4 STALLONE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Darby, Bell River T'breds, R Bowman, Brookava T'breds, Mrs S Clem, Coogee Old Boys, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R Hogno, Mrs P Holcombe, G Katos, S Lewis, J Neilsen, D Smith, R Steen, Mrs W Steffensen, D Wilden-Constantin, Mrs T Willis & Darby Racing Good Looking Mare
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Piggyback carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously second-up scored a big 7 len win at Orange Cl1-Sw December 30 over 1600m defeating Takeover Artist carrying 57.5kg at $1.14. Fitter now and hard to beat.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 37x25 SUPERHERO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Let's Go Again carrying 60kg at $3.30. Last start second last in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on May 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sacredarro with 60kg at $1.90. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 0x844 KYEEMA
SARA RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 28 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind La Signora Dane with 55kg at $6. Before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Equilibrist with 57.5kg at $6.50. Keep safe with fitness on his side.
2
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves