Randwick   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

RUSSELL BALDING STAKES 1300m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.69)  

Hot pace certain with Amor Victorious, With Your Blessing and Private Eye keen to take up the running. The Everest runners look set to dominate. BRIASA (1) total forgive after jumping only fairly from the wide gate, and never travelled like the winner when a below par eighth in The Everest over 1200m at this track. Gets a much better set-up out to his preferred trip and will prove hard to stop. JIMMYSSTAR (2) ridden out of his comfort zone from the awkward gate when he gripped on to run a gutsy third in The Everest. Can take the sit here and finish over the top of them from the right gate. LADY SHENANDOAH (12) will appreciate the extra trip after striking a bit of trouble in the run when a respectable seventh in The Everest. Regular rider back on and will need everything to right from the sticky gate. Each way. WAR MACHINE (3) copped a bump on jumping and failed to get into any real rhythm when a battling tenth in The Everest. Clark sticks and best figures can see him return to form. PRIVATE EYE (4) tough gelding who brings different form here. Deep into the prep and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Briasa looks great each way value.
1 4x218 BRIASA
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
I R Johnson & Dr A R Johnson
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 58.5kg at $12. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track G2 Premiere October 4 over 1200m defeating Jimmysstar with 58.5kg at $2.25. Gets a better set-up here and undefeated at this trip, goes close.
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TYLER SCHILLER
White, Yellow Yoke And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 1x523 JIMMYSSTAR
CIARON MAHER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A Kheir, J O'Neill, AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Mrs C Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J Steet, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Red Rocks and Crocks, S and D Racing, B Nettlefold, S Lewin, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C Williams, A Williams, Solscaf Racing, P Algie & Cookie Racing
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 58.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $2.90. Tough effort in the Everest and doesn't have to improve much to win this.
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ETHAN BROWN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 11x10 WAR MACHINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), N J Griffin, Mrs J S Griffin, G B Robinson, B C Hollow, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, A S Byron, A Williams, K McCaul, J B Hart, M J Davies, D W Wallace & J V Wallace
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Flemington G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m defeating Bridal Waltz carrying 60kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $10. Can stalk the speed and improve quickly.
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TIM CLARK
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
4 x1241 PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, P Yates, N Dimitrakis, S Flegman, Ms M Keatinge, Sixth Sense Racing, B Playford, G Lester, P Davidson, D George, M Ross, C Hackett, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Mrs B Davidson, Ms Laundy, Mrs S Rowden, T Findlay, City Tattersalls Club (Campion), Ms I Brazil & Beams
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Caulfield G3 Moonga Stks October 18 over 1400m defeating Warnie carrying 59kg at $2.05. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track 7 Stakes on September 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $6.50. Tough gelding who can continue the winning momentum.
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N RAWILLER
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 7x971 ROTHFIRE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Miss S R Freeman, A D Perry, J L Becker, J A Tuttiett, Miss S L Blatchford, V J Yates, S Blauw, Mrs S S Argyros, R J Yates, Ms L J Yates, Mrs J Forsyth, K Forsyth, G Conroy, Mrs L Conroy, L T Parnell, C T Tuivaiti, Mrs V Tuivaiti, B Argyros & B J Fullen
At the latest run won by a neck at this track G3 Sydney Stks October 18 over 1200m defeating Iowna Merc carrying 58.5kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Charm Stone with 58.5kg at $16. Back in form and can take a hand in the finish.
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JASON COLLETT
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 00x62 IOWNA MERC
BJORN BAKER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), M Cameron, R Farrell, I Luck, R Russell, Ms C Wilson, G Worsnop, Allunga Racing (Mgr: L Osborne), Frazelstone (Mgr: Ms A Fraser), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Mclaren & Snaith Saturday Club, Redbacks FC Racing, Darby Racing Mercedes, G Stretton & Mrs M Stone
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $26. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, neck behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will have to work hard from the wide draw.
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J PARR
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 x0x3x STRAUSS
RYO TAKEI
4YO  B/BR  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. (Mgr: M Kuroda)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 17 at Chukyo in the G3 Cbc Sho on August 10 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Invincible Papa carrying 57.0kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 13th of 18 at Tokyo in the G3 Epsom Cup on May 10 over 1800m, 9 len behind Seiun Hades carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. Not keen from the awkward barrier.
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JOAO MOREIRA
Green, White Hoops And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
8 4x010 WATERFORD
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R C Callander, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A Stephenson, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P J Gray, P Webster, B E Fletcher, A M Muollo, B M Farrell, S M Filipek, Mrs M F Dwyer, D D Dwyer, D M Kennedy, B A Rutter, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Most recently 12th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Headley Grange with 58kg at $11. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Rosehill G2 Shannon September 27 over 1500m defeating Rise At Dawn with 56kg at $7. Will find these too slick.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Red And White Checks, White And Black Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
9 330x0 GOLDEN MILE
JOSEPH PRIDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nicolini Vito with 59.5kg at $18. Happy to risk this time.
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TOM MARQUAND
Royal Blue
10 8x840 JEDIBEEL
BRAD WIDDUP
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Gregg, L Sheridan & Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan)
Most recently from last on the turn second last of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 58.5kg at $151. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $41. Needs it easier.
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TOM SHERRY
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
11 0x574 AIRMAN
M, W & J HAWKES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, T G M Racing (Mgr: T Goldsack), G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll) & C J Barham
Most recently 4th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Headley Grange with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind War Machine carrying 59kg at $21. Holding form and goes into the exotics.
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ZAC LLOYD
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
12 1x247 LADY SHENANDOAH
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 56.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $2.35. Key chance who will be ridden for luck from the draw.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
13 x5439 MAZU
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications, M De Stoop, D Da Silva, Mrs V B Mossman, M D Garreffa, R G Edge, Ms S P Hopkins, K F May, G B Clark, L Caminiti, Dr F McCourt, A J Prince, Dr M Healy & M L Spilstead
Last start 9th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 58.5kg at $101. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at this track in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Briasa carrying 58.5kg at $19. Hard to have over this trip.
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RACHEL KING
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
14 52313 WITH YOUR BLESSING
JOHN P THOMPSON
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
G R & Mrs K A Gillespie, Z J Gillespie, J Gillespie, S C Gillespie, Dr K P Rewell, M J Grace, J W Orange, R J Kell, R C Preston, P M Cohen, S M Cohen, T M Cohen, P M Cohen, B M Cohen & Mrs T P Cohen
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $20. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track G3 Bill Ritchie September 20 over 1400m defeating Bosustow carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Grey Star, Hooped Sleeves
15 20x56 COAL CRUSHER
JOSEPH PRIDE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S Arena, Surfing Cowboys (Mgr: Mrs S Arena), Ms K M Pride & B Pride
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on October 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Zealously with 60.5kg at $31. Second-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $21. Will need it easier.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Pale Blue, Red Stars On Sleeves And Cap
16 3187x AMOR VICTORIOUS
BJORN BAKER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), M Allenby, L Beattie, G Ebbeck, M Farrugia, M Grant, J Hunt, J Iliopoulos, A Morgan, S Schleemann, T Stoddard, JGSS Racing (Mgr: S Whitlock), Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Darby Racing Koizora (Mgr: S Darby), Peckers (Mgr: A Hammond) & J Neilsen
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Five Diamonds November 9 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Pericles carrying 58kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Rosehill Springprev August 17 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 56.5kg at $3. Later on.
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REGAN BAYLISS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
17 7x1x5 CABALLUS
BJORN BAKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
S G Darby, R P Commisso, S Ducat, A Horne, C J Houghton, KB JR Racing (Mgr: K Burrows), Hekou Racing (Mgr: C Hekeik), N Laygan, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, G J Pratley, M Sultana, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Caballus (Mgr: S G Darby)
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start 5th of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks on October 18 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $8. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Scone LR Ortensia May 17 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating The Novelist carrying 53kg at $5.50. Minor place contender.
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White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
18 0x270 FELIX MAJESTIC
GARY NICKSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P Katos & Mrs E Katos
Last start 15th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Headley Grange with 52kg at $41. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sir Artie with 61kg at $9.50. Outclassed.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap
19 0644x PHEARSON
BRAD WIDDUP
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P James, P Christou, Ms L Mcgraw, R J Torpy, A Malizis & Miss L James
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Rosehill Open Hcp August 2 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 56kg at $4.60. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track in the G3 Hall Mark April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mazu with 58.5kg at $19. Will need a few runs before we see his best.
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Dark Green, Silver Thick Vee, Dark Green Sunninghill Park Logo, Silver Collar, Quartered Cap