Rosehill   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

NATIONAL JOCKEYS TRUST HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

Highlights, Headley Grange and Estadio Mestalla can set a good tempo. HIGHLIGHTS (4) is a dud first-up as a rule so his fourth to the in-form King Of Roseau here a fortnight ago was an encouraging start to the prep. Loves it wet and has won two from three here at this trip. Over the odds. WELWAL (1) has tackled three straight Listed races with mixed fortunes. Past form at Group level means he lumps 59.5kgs on a bottomless track but he is too good to rule out. HEADLEY GRANGE (3) opened the prep with consecutive wins before failing in the South Grafton Cup where he raced wide. Loves it wet so he can bounce back. ESTADIO MESTALLA (2) won the Winter Stakes here two back but he is unproven in heavy going. Have my reservations but she has to be included with her class. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Highlights in a tricky assignment.
1 x8627 WELWAL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A J Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci & M Gauci
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 60kg at $9.50. Before that 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Headley Grange with 59.5kg at $26. Should be at peak fitness now and looks sure to feature.
6
BRAITH NOCK
Orange, Purple Checks
2 x7015 ESTADIO MESTALLA
JOSEPH PRIDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Barraband Racing & Breeding (Mgr: M W Livsey), M Galanos, P Binet & Brave Luigi (Mgr: D A Johns)
Last start 5th of 10 at this track in the LR Winterchal on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Robusto carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track LR Winter Stk July 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Robusto carrying 54.5kg at $61. Must be some risk on the heavy.
1
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
3 2x116 HEADLEY GRANGE
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Manwaring, S C Foley, G Eggleton, M H Paine, M S Pasini, A J Hale, G Pasini, J Kitsou, N G Pasini, W R Manwaring, R J Manwaring & Miss E J Manwaring
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Grafton Sthgrafcup Mb96 on July 13 over 1610m, 1.75 len behind Boys Night Out with 62kg at $2.25. The race before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at Randwick LR Civic Stakes June 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Welwal carrying 54kg at $2.45. In a suitable race and should measure up.
4
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Orange, Dark Blue Stripe, Quartered Cap
4 410x4 HIGHLIGHTS
BJORN BAKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Five And A Half Men Racing (Mgr: D Johnston), Smudgers (Mgr: A Smith), C Harmey, F Pittelli, Team Giddyup (Mgr: T Nixon), Tuakana Racing No. 5 (Mgr: K Pearson), L Datson, M Coleman, M Sherwood, N Jenkins, P Jonas, W Wheeldon, S Bailey, El Rey Racing, S Mcmahon, Highlights, K Stuart & Bullo
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind King Of Roseau with 61kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind I'mintowin carrying 58.5kg at $26. Fitter and is a strong wet tracker so at the odds he looks a good gamble.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
5 85064 PHEARSON
BRAD WIDDUP
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P James, P Christou, Ms L Mcgraw, R J Torpy, A Malizis & Miss L James
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Winterchal on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Robusto carrying 54.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 55kg at $51. Can never be ruled out of a race like this.
2
TOM SHERRY
Dark Green, Silver Thick Vee, Dark Green Sunninghill Park Logo, Silver Collar, Quartered Cap
6 9x624 RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R Roulston, G Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Ms C Li, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), T Eddy, R Goldbloom, D Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Leung), P Heinz, Irish Racing (Mgr: J Cantillon) & M Player
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $9.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hughes carrying 55kg at $13. Going well. SCRATCHED.
5
TIM CLARK
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
7 7x009 DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Getafix with 58.5kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Accredited carrying 58kg at $151. Hard to see him winning.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
8 0x132 IT'S A KNOCKOUT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), S R Freeman, Dawn & Kaz, Mrs K L Harliwich, P A Craig & L Harliwich
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Randwick Bm78 June 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Oh Diamond Lil carrying 55.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Getafix with 54.5kg at $2.05. Promising mare who is a huge chance with the light weight.
4
ZAC LLOYD
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap