Warwick Farm   17 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MYPLATES HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Despite the outside draw Steel Strike can take it up in what looks to be a low-pressure contest. AMREEKIYAH (7) is promising and looked a run short resuming at Kembla Grange over 1200m. Proven second-up and maps for the run of the race. Has plenty in the tank and she's the one they have to beat. STEEL STRIKE (2) is Stakes-placed and he just missed here first-up over 1200m. Led and won his only second-up outing and Clark will skip him across and ride the speed. Strips fitter and is sure to take pegging back. STARMAN (4) also races forward and was quickly back on track beaten less than 2L on the Kensington. Has a handy 3kg claim today and the blinkers are applied for the first time. Solid each-way claims. SISTER SHAY (10) is Victorian-trained and has won three of her last four outings. Led and won a 70 easily at Wodonga last time and gets in well with the 3kg claim. Expect her to give a big sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Amreekiyah to win.
1 9x7x6 DUFRESNE
JIM & GREG LEE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Khedoori
Having second run back today. Last start second last of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on December 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jamais carrying 60kg at $51. At only start last preparation from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on April 20 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Flightcrew with 64kg at $21. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands And Cap
2 2x0x3 STEEL STRIKE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Racing second-up today. Last outing raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track Bm72 on December 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 59.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation 13th of 15 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro on March 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 56kg at $71. Further improvement in store.
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TIM CLARK
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 99413 ROUSSILLON
CLARE COLLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C M Collett
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Cranbourne Bm66 on October 31 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Miss Playlounge with 60.5kg at $19. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Bm66 October 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chewing Gum with 58.5kg at $21. Prefer others.
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JASON COLLETT
Cream, Emerald Green Vee And Cap
4 23265 STARMAN
CHRIS WALLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie)
Last start 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on December 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Frontex with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Has each way claims.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
5 59x56 SUPER BRIGHT
NATHAN DOYLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B J Davenport, Mrs N R Davenport & Ms J E May
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 19 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Jambalaya with 58.5kg at $17. Second-up 6th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Bella Corazon with 56.5kg at $19. Risking here.
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K MCEVOY
Royal Blue, Green Star, Pink Sleeves, Green Diagonal Stripes, Pink Cap, Green Star
6 x96x2 TENBURY WELLS
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) & Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester)
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on November 30 over 1250m, 1.1 len behind Danish Prince carrying 59kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Iceman with 57.5kg at $5.50. Shaping up nicely and is among the chances.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
7 148x4 AMREEKIYAH
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah), R L McKay, G A Crispe, Ms J S Findlay, S L Crispe, Gowachacca (Mgr: J Mouchacca), Ms S G Freeman-Matthews & C G Matthews
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Weeping Woman with 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 56kg at $3.70. Nicely placed and is the one to beat.
2
TOM SHERRY
Green, White Sash And Cap
8 249x5 NOMORENIGHTSHIFT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A F Baker, Mrs K A Baker, S R Taylor & Mrs C P Taylor
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track Bm72 on December 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sir Remlap with 57.5kg at $8.50. Strips fitter and won't be far away.
4
J PARR
Navy Blue, White Stars, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 x043x PRETTY POWERFUL
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Clairden Racing (Mgr: Dr D J O'Brien)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 August 13 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Axius with 57.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 June 21 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Brave One carrying 57kg at $13. Gelded and no surprise if he races well.
3
TOMMY BERRY
Pale Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Cap
10 61181 SISTER SHAY
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, R A McNulty, B S Davis, B M Jackson, P Esse, Mrs R J King, Up the Den, W Henry, M W Mcdonald, S J Mulvogue, G W Wishart, Ms J Bartram, P A C Racing, B O Whittingham, J Stafford, T Malley, Mrs M J Polkinghorne & Miss Z Polkinghorne
Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Wodonga Bm70 November 28 over 1300m defeating Podargoni with 56kg at $2.15. The start before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on October 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind Coco Jen carrying 56.5kg at $10. Up form Victoria and don't underestimate.
11
CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
11 x5667 NEW BUSINESS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), B J Molloy, M J Eastmure, B J Britten, J Gray, D Murphy, T Nepean, Bennett Racing New Business, Hon. G J Williamson, K J Marr, S Ford, C A Melville, Daddyoh Racing, Mrs J A Jarvin, Ms J V Borg, Ms A Maynard, C Hemphrey & World Series Group
Most recently 7th of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 on December 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on November 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Three Arrows carrying 61.5kg at $26. Hard to have.
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RACHEL KING
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 231x7 INVISIBLE MAGIC
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Oligaux, G R Makim, Ms J A Makim & A Blacklock
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on November 28 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Tasoraay with 58kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Blue Willow carrying 57kg at $3.80. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
7
ANNA ROPER
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
13 21636 CALLENEM THRU
RICHARD LITT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D Zomaya, A Zomaya & J D Gardiner
Last start 6th of 12 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 on December 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Virgil's Gift carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Nowra Bm66 on November 17 over 1200m, neck behind Zale carrying 55kg at $3.50. Would need to improve further.
5
J FORD
White, Four Pointed Star, Black Seams, Navy And Black Checked Sleeves, Black Cap