Warwick Farm   06 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SWITZERLAND @ COOLMORE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 32)   Rail: +3m Entire Course.  

Strong tempo, primarily from Wondereach and Who Goes There. IMPERIAL FORCE (3) has been gelded and is back from a 163-day spell. Led and just failed to hold on in the Gr 2 Arrowfield Sprint last Autumn which was the high point of that campaign. Classy sprinter who should be in for his best prep yet. Stablemate SHEZANALISTER (4) is back from a five-month spell and looking to add to her outstanding record of four wins from five starts when fresh. Drawn to enjoy a nice run in transit. Talented mare who has been in the money twice at Group level. This looks a nice race for her. ZEALOUSLY (9) resumes after a four-month absence. Yet to tackle black type company but his form last prep in decent Benchmark races was commendable. Big chance down in the weights. COAL CRUSHER (1) comes to had quickly. Ran Mazu to just over a length last prep in the Hall Mark which is strong form for a race of this kind. Worth plenty of thought. BRUDENELL (2) disappointed first-up in Melbourne but is more effective back at today's journey. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Imperial Force.
1 5020x COAL CRUSHER
JOSEPH PRIDE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs S Arena, Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: Mrs S Arena), Ms K M Pride & B Pride
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes May 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $16. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten March 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Eagle Nest with 61kg at $19. Form at this specialist trip is outstanding so he is a serious contender.
5
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Pale Blue, Red Stars On Sleeves And Cap
2 232x7 BRUDENELL
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), P B Jones, C M Carmody, P W Burgess, K Reading, G Hancock, Ms B M Carlon, Mrs V A Lees, P E Thoroughbreds, Peake Racing, P F Burgess, Mrs T G Johnston, J A Macpherson, J Harris, M P Ryan, Ms C J Vandine & B J Johnston
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller on August 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pop Award with 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Razorsharp on December 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jedibeel carrying 59kg at $19. A shade disappointing first-up bit worth another chance back home.
2
WILLIAM STANLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom
3 1129x IMPERIAL FORCE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Darby Racing, P L Jelfs, L Foy, Miss G R Griffin, M G Bender, D A Bush, Braveheart Racing (Mgr: B S J Feltham), R P Commisso, Fam Punters, J A Forrest, G J Galvin, N Laygan, M T Mathews, J F Neilsen, D Rosenzweig, Mrs N E Ross, Scarlett Ava Racing, Waverley Racing & Darby Racing Imperial Force
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Tobin April 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Reserve Bank carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Rosehill Bm72 February 26 over 1100m slow track defeating Zouprince carrying 58kg at $3.80. Progressive sprinter back this prep as a gelding - major contender.
6
J PARR
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 0200x SHEZANALISTER
BJORN BAKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P R P C Racing (Mgr: D Falvey), Adelaide Cricket Boys (Mgr: A J Byrne), A D Mathews, B K Hume, C J Hume, C I D H Hyde, D M Ryan, E Takacs, J S MacKenzie, Mrs K N MacKenzie, Pony Tails , R Weiss, R J Chilcott, S J Hurford, T Clifford, W G McEvoy, W Johnson, Ms A M M Sullivan, M K Clifford & R L James
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target May 10 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Barber carrying 53kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Randwick Bm94 February 8 over 1000m defeating The Black Cloud with 54.5kg at $2.90. Has won four from five when fresh and all things point towards another successful return.
4
JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
5 517x0 FLAG HALL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
D L Freedman, M D Sullivan, P Zappia, S A Aboud, S J Dash, J R Lindsay, P K Perrins & Ms J V Cleary
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 June 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind He's Heaven with 61kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Doomben Cl4 December 6 over 1110m, soft track; 3 len behind Zelgaria with 58.5kg at $2.60. SCRATCHED.
5
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
6 252x8 FLYING FOR FUN
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
M W O'Keeffe & Ms V J King
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 13 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fire Star carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 54kg at $16. Generally goes well second-up and is a definite threat.
7
WINONA COSTIN
Royal Blue, Yellow V, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 7111x WONDEREACH
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), K P C (Mgr: R Doherty), J M Russo, Mrs E M Russo, G Wynne, Miss J Southon, Ms R A Heggarty, J D Klap, A Berry, Mrs A Berry & A D H Smith
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by nose this track Bm78 April 2 over 1000m slow track defeating Zealously with 58.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track Bm72 December 18 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Rantan carrying 60kg at $6.50. Gun fresh performer who is yet to miss the placings in five runs here - sure to be in the finish somewhere.
9
ZAC LLOYD
Yellow, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 66x20 FRILLED
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, D A Dixon, M L Ebbinghaus, I M Southwood, Ms A M Joaquim & Mrs F N Davidson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm90 on August 23 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Party For Two with 55kg at $6. Second-up second last of 11 at Gold Coast Bm85 on September 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Maximum Output carrying 58kg at $4.80. Sound each-way claims.
8
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red And White Quarters, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
9 2315x ZEALOUSLY
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), D F Naude, D R Wockner, P L Ward, A M Rowley-Bates, P J Munro, Mrs A G Gibson, P G O'Toole, P Callas, S J Strachan, M A Black, L P Galliott, G A Edwards, M Allen & Laying Up Racing (Mgr: P Lutomski)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Canterbury Bm88 June 9 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind World Alliance with 56.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track Bm78 April 2 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Wondereach with 56.5kg at $3.70. Drawn and weighted to play a significant role.
3
K MCEVOY
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
10 3x111 WHO GOES THERE
MARK MASON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W K Mason, Miss A C Mason & S A Williams
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Moree Town Plate Bm85 August 31 over 950m defeating Soobooco with 61kg at $1.85. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Tamworth Bm82 July 18 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Ollie's Secret with 59.5kg at $2.70. Others appeal more.
1
BRAITH NOCK
Black, White Maltese Cross, Armbands, Quartered Cap