Randwick 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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SCHWEPPES SYDNEY CUP 3200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.21) |
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Looking to Alalcance, Duke De Sessa and Zarir as likely leaders in a solid speed battle. ALALCANCE (8) lightly raced mare who keeps raising the bar as she steps up in grade and trip. Undefeated this prep and hard to see them turn the tables on her after she monstered her rivals with a slick 2.5 len win over 2600m in the G2 Chairman's Qlty at this track. Has the speed to slide across from the draw and drops 4.5kg for this. Goes close. ZARDOZI (6) massive effort when fourth in the Melbourne Cup last year. Has a sense of timing fifth up after finishing off strongly when third in the G1 Aust Cup over 2000m at Flemington. Has the figures to win this. BIRDMAN (15) improving gelding primed for this. Like the way he took good ground off Alalcance when second over 2600m in the G2 Chairman's Quality at this track. Will sit closer from the draw and get his chance. DUKE DE SESSA (1) Caulfield Cup winner who indicated he was on song for this after running second to Dubai Honour in the G1 HE Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. Gets map favours and keep safe. STRATHTAY (18) is a value player. SUGGESTED PLAY: Alalcance will prove hard to get past.
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DUKE DE SESSA
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J Regan, S E C Duke, M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, J Garvey, Mrs E Garvey, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), A J Willoughby, C S White, A J Luciano, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald & D P Hannay Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Dubai Honour with 59kg at $5.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, neck behind Middle Earth with 59.5kg at $4.40. Brings the right form to the table and is one of the better hopes. |
2 HARRY COFFEY |
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ARAPAHO
BJORN BAKER 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), C E Holt, P W Hickey, D F O'Rourke, G J Sly, G Sly, S A Aspinall, S R Bache, K R Ferrel, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, R P Ryan, R C Beames, B M Dowling, M A Karam, J R Taylor & P W Griffin Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dubai Honour carrying 59kg at $8. Before that 2nd in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Sky High on March 15 over 2000m, nose behind Vauban carrying 58kg at $4.60. In peak condition for this and not to be underestimated. |
11 RACHEL KING |
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ZARIR
CHRIS WALLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Yu Long Investments Having second run back today. Last run 9th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, slow going 8 len behind Dubai Honour carrying 59kg at $26. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Foy on September 15 over 2400m, slow going head behind Iresine with 58kg at $8.50. Must improve sharply to feature. |
5 DAMIAN LANE |
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CIRCLE OF FIRE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, T N Porter, H P Sambor, Eleven Royals, Shadwell Farm Racing, The Greene Machine, A S Ingersole, M J Burns, B S David, B R A W Racing, Burning Ring, T A Ginnane, R McClure, B G Noonan, D J O'Connor, G J P Van Ameyden, D J House, W B Keighran & Madica At the latest run 5th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dubai Honour with 59kg at $31. Before that 4th in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Sky High on March 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Vauban carrying 58kg at $26. Won this race last year and needs to find a few lengths. |
19 JASON COLLETT |
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ATHABASCAN
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), F Cook, Mrs C Cook, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, T Needham, R Menchise, L Freeman, The French King (Mgr: D Foley), A Goodfellow, Mrs K Milliken, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, J Gurrieri, J Higgins, M Hay, D McRae, R Gold & M McKelvie Last start 9th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 7 len behind Alalcance carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Alalcance carrying 59kg at $5. Can surprise at the good odds. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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ZARDOZI
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Godolphin Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Light Infantry Man with 57kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 15 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $2.10. Ran fourth in the Melbourne Cup and maps well. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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WARMONGER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG OTI Racing, Balmerino Racing Partnership, Prestige Racing 7, A P Grant, M Neale, Mrs K Neale, J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, YES Bloodstock, T Bleakley, T M Dickson, B B W W S Group, H M M W W Group, J P Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, M P Stone & Mrs A G Stone Useful type. Most recently second last of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind Dubai Honour carrying 58.5kg at $19. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track in the LR Rand City on March 8 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Alalcance with 58.5kg at $26. Hard to fault if anywhere near right. |
18 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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ALALCANCE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO GREY MARE 52.0KG N Yammine, L M Nestadt, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 9 (Mgr: D You), H Tam, M S Haidar, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Ms S J Marshall & L R Laskey On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track G2 Chairmans April 5 over 2600m on a rain affected track defeating Birdman with 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at Rosehill G3 N E Manion Cup March 22 over 2400m defeating Athabascan carrying 55kg at $3.30. Bred to get the trip and capable of remaining undefeated. |
14 TIM CLARK |
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RIVER OF STARS
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Yu Long Investments Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Dubai Honour carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up won by a nose at Pontefract LR Pont Castle June 23 over 2414m defeating Ching Shih carrying 58kg at $2. Fitter and is expected to do much better out to the 3200m. |
10 TYLER SCHILLER |
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CLEVELAND
KRIS LEES 7YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG N C Williams, L J Williams, P Mehrten, G T Ryan, Mrs B A Green, Estate Of A L Green, B N Singer, M E Ruff, Mrs M M Ruff, M J Symons, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), M Gudinski, V J Sammartino, D Evans, J A Ingham & B E G Arnhold Second-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 5 len behind Alalcance with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 17 at this track in the G1 The Metrop on October 5 over 2400m, 16 len behind Land Legend carrying 54kg at $101. Big ask from the wide draw. |
16 JAMIE MELHAM |
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FRANCESCO GUARDI
CHRIS WALLER 7YO B/BR GELDING 51.0KG Ballylinch Stud (Mgr: Miss S Kennedy), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt), A M Shead & R J Shrimpton Last start 11th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 22 len behind Alalcance with 56.5kg at $51. Impossible to recommend. |
12 TEODORE NUGENT |
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LASTOTCHKA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 6YO BAY MARE 50.0KG Australian Bloodstock, S Tsalikidis, H Tsalikidis, S Tsalikidis, J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, Ms J Williams, Lastotchka, P A Vawdrey, C Cortese, T P Johns, G R Johns, S E Bristow, M Wanzare, P B Price, J W Woodbridge, Prestige Racing 8, Cowarrie Partnership, G W Voller & S P Hardwidge Last start 7th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $81. Before that 6th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 6 len behind Alalcance with 56kg at $81. Would have to improve sharply. |
20 A GIBBONS |
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MOSTLY CLOUDY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 6YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), J A K Racing (Mgr: J Rogers), C Schembri, I Burford, A Salter, A Zoanetti, Ms D Pope, M Gordon, Miss C Cotter, F J S T (Mgr: D Foley), Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Saxild), D Lightfoot, M Carey, Ms N Young & T Busuttin Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Deakin with 56kg at $7. Before that 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Hcp on March 15 over 2400m, 0.9 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Proven at the trip and has rough claims. |
9 BRAITH NOCK |
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TAJANIS
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG A J A Bosma, Ms T M Morrissey, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), Dr K L Samson, W J Gianotti, R K Batten, R McVicar, W J Hamilton, D J Pritchard, G Webb, M Maloy, R A Lloyd, B R Haycock, Mrs J A Pablecheque, S I McLauchlan, A Mahoney, R G Holden, W H O'Brien & N A Davidson Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 8 over 3200m, slow going head behind Trav with 53kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at Warwick Farm LR Aust Day January 27 over 2400m defeating Taramansour with 53kg at $2.40. Would have to improve even further. |
17 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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BIRDMAN
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG A Kheir, N Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud, J O'Neill, YES Bloodstock, Autumn Acquisition, Sneesby Racing, M Hovey, Werrett Bloodstock P/L, Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T Maddern, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Carty Racing, B Ferrett, S Lewin, B R C Racing, A K Racing, Yarra River Racing & Baggers Naggers Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $10. Before that 5th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $4.40. Nice effort last time. Coming along strongly and is a big chance to return to the winner's list. |
1 ZAC LLOYD |
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VALIANT KING
CHRIS WALLER 5YO GREY GELDING 50.0KG A Kheir, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), J A O'Neill, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), BDTJJ Racing (Mgr: D Edmonds), B D Nettlefold, Solscaf Racing (Mgr: A Scafidi), T R Maddern & Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W Pearce) Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Alalcance carrying 53kg at $8.50. Before that got back early 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 7 len behind Alalcance with 54.5kg at $16. Will need to do even more. |
16 R JONES |
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GARACHICO
DOMINIC SUTTON 6YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), D E A Sutton, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore), S Chappell, B J Smith, A I Cope, R McCaffrey, D K Spector, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), A Thomas, R Bowman & S Tudge Last start 4th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 6 len behind Deakin carrying 56kg at $21. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup on February 21 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Deakin with 54.5kg at $4.80. Doesn't look to pose much of a threat in this. |
6 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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STRATHTAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG I Bruce Useful type. Most recently 6th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $19. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Alalcance carrying 53kg at $18. Value prospect who can surprise. |
8 J FORD |
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AGE OF SAIL
KRIS LEES 6YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG L Petagna, M P Brown, G Clarke, Mrs A M Perry, B Perry, Miss R Perry, P W O'Rourke & C Nelson Most recently 4th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 5 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $101. The race before that 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 7 len behind Waltham with 59.5kg at $3.20. Others rate better this time. |
15 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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WALTHAM
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO GREY GELDING 50.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), M J Burns, J E Carter, Mrs C M Cook, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), Ms B J Evans, Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), B S David, T M Leckie, W Spagnol & G Atsalakis At the latest run 8th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Alalcance with 55kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Gold Coast Bm85 March 15 over 2400m defeating Scarlet Prince with 60kg at $4.40. Distance suits and can sneak into the minor money. |
13 R JONES |
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HOPEFUL
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 8YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG OnTrack Hopeful No1 (Mgr: G Morgan), P Hope, M Borger, Hopeful Racing (Mgr: L Edwards), A Cid, D Paton, M Ostermeyer, W Muller, D Bates, Smudgee (Mgr: B Menzies), D Cicciarelli, G Townsend, A Grigg, N Evison, H Tangitu, OnTrack Hopeful No2 (Mgr: G Morgan) & Hon. G Williamson Most recently 5th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 5 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $61. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 2 len behind Waltham carrying 60.5kg at $12. Big run last Saturday but needs to find more. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |
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MR WATERVILLE
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 50.0KG C J Waller, D H T Devine, R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, P N Kean, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, R Smith, M S Burn, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White & K J Woodley At the latest run got back early 14th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $81. The start before that 7th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 22 over 2400m, 6 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $61. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
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BACIO DEL MIST
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 7YO GREY MARE 50.0KG Mrs C E Curtis, A R Davison, G J Timmony, P J Williams, B M Potter, K E Potter, Mrs J S Potter, R N Potter, D Hickey, J Kifley, K Kane, D J Lawler & Mrs B Woo At the latest run 13th of 20 at this track in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Alalcance with 53kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Epona on March 22 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Mare Of Mt Buller carrying 54kg at $91. Others have her measure. |
20 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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