Randwick   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

NEVILLE WATERS HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +9m 1000m-W/Post, +7m Remainder .  

Genuine tempo with Starmae and Memoria up front. MEMORIA (1) tough mare with her hoof on the till. Nailed late by Ballroom Bella when third over 1150m at Randwick Kensington. Kept ticking over with a 780m trial placing and will appreciate Osmond's 3kg claim. Can sit on the speed and give a good account of herself again. EXTREMELY ROWDY (12) comes up from Victoria and should get the rain affected going she's after. Made a nice return two starts back, then jarred up on the track when ninth over 1300m at Sandown-Hillside a month ago. Well drawn and expected to improve sharply. LONHRO'S QUEEN (2) racing in a rich vein of form and capable of making it three straight victories. Sailed down the outside with a dominant display over 1100m at Hawkesbury in weaker class. Ready for this with the claim and looking for the 1200m now. MARTINI MUMMA (9) lightly raced mare resuming from a lengthy break. Came to the end of her prep when tenth in the Kosciuszko over this course and trip last October. Sprints well fresh and must respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Memoria each way.
1 x1323 MEMORIA
KRIS LEES
5YO  GR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Memo (NZ) (Mgr: A Groves), Ms M Baensch & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
Going well. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1150m, 1.1 len behind Ballroom Bella carrying 56kg at $7. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Wallenda with 55.5kg at $8.50. The one to beat.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom
2 70x11 LONHRO'S QUEEN
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Gooree Stud (Mgr: E M Cojuangco)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.5 len at Scone Bm82 March 21 over 1000m in the wet defeating Pride To Follow with 57.5kg at $2.90. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 April 9 over 1100m defeating Acappella Sun with 58kg at $3. In career best form and looks up to this.
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BRAITH NOCK
Red, Black Stripes
3 1971x SPARKLING
MATT LAURIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood), Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), C W Kwok, S Gilbert, Mrs S L Gilbert, GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), Stag's Leap (Mgr: A Williams) & Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt)
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 November 1 over 1200m defeating Fickle with 60.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Cranbourne Cl1 August 1 over 1200m slow track defeating Maximum Power with 57.5kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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N RAWILLER
Cerise, Yellow Diamonds, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
4 30914 ELBA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Godolphin (Mgr: V G Cox)
Useful mare. Last start 4th of 13 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Yankee One carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that won by a head at Newcastle F&M Bm68 March 7 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Titanium Miss with 60.5kg at $10. Not to be underestimated.
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ZAC WADICK
Royal Blue
5 72782 SUPER BRIGHT
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B J Davenport, Mrs N R Davenport & Ms J E May
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Written In Code carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 10 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind So Good So Cool with 56.5kg at $19. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, Green Star, Pink Sleeves, Green Diagonal Stripes, Pink Cap, Green Star
6 061x5 MONTE KATE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1150m, 2 len behind Ballroom Bella carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Silentsar with 54.5kg at $8.50. Poorly drawn and looking to others.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
7 8630x PAJANTI
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Classic November 27 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Abounding carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Wyong Mona Lisa Prel August 18 over 1200m slow track defeating Selfless Act carrying 56kg at $3.50. Likely to need this.
6
TOM SHERRY
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
8 6476x POWERFUL PEG
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Power & Mrs A Power
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 December 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Left Field carrying 58kg at $21. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Gold Coast F&M Bm85 September 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Catwalk Criminal carrying 58.5kg at $7. Prefer to see how she returns.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Khaki, Anzac Insignia
9 x390x MARTINI MUMMA
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love)
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track Kosciuszko October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Far Too Easy with 53.5kg at $61. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track Mares Bm78 September 7 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Spring Lee with 56.5kg at $2.50. Forward showing expected.
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JASON COLLETT
Red, White Hearts, Hearts On Sleeves And Cap
10 8x1x4 STARMAE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
MyRacehorse (Mgr: R J Dauth), Brut Force Racing MM No.2 (Mgr: T I Strong), L P Galliott, C P Galliott, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, H A Lazaredes, I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, H I Myers, T N Nikolovski, J W Orange, K Salagic, C J Sidey, Mrs C Knight & R Nelson
Having second run back today. Last run 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 3 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 60kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Wyong Bm64 August 18 over 1100m in soft going defeating Mr Bingo carrying 57kg at $4. Will strip fitter this time and can take a hand in the finish.
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RACHEL KING
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
11 61342 ACAPPELLA SUN
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
S J Kirkham, Dr D Grundmann, Dr B Katz, A Roden, Dr D A Worthley, M Grundmann, D S Lewis & Mrs D M Lewis
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Albury City Hcp Bm93 on March 20 over 1175m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Asgarda with 55kg at $4.20. Comes into this in ordinary form. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Black, Gold Sun, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, Black Spot
12 90x29 EXTREMELY ROWDY
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A Borges, T Perram, Churchill Dream, The Brazen Bunch, S Cummings, Mrs J Cummings, Full Stern Ahead (Mgr: B Marks), G Engellener, M Raak, S Hahn, Henley Racing, J D'orazio, T Tsikouris, A Excell, S Forbes, A Forbes, B & W Racing, Dejablue Racing, Maxy Jones (Mgr: B Redfern) & D Gardiner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Namesake carrying 57.5kg at $3. Last start ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind King Zephyr carrying 57.5kg at $8. Conditions suit and is a big chance to return to the winner's list.
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J FORD
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot
13 650x4 TRAFALGAR SQUARE
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, A Gesell, J Champion, A Mitchell, S Loane, Mrs S Aldridge, G W Aldridge, D Morley, Mrs E Morley, F Pasquale, D Bonnin, P Farrugia & Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley)
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Candlewick with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track in the G2 Silver Shadow on August 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ameena with 55kg at $51. Strips fitter this time and will be strong late.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves