Randwick 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SCHWEPPES CHALLENGE STAKES 1000m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +5m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. |
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Mazu and Raging Force can be prominent. GIGA KICK (1) proven Group 1 winning sprinter with an exceptional winning strike rate. No match for Tentyris first-up with an even fifth over 1000m in the G1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Has a good record at the Randwick track and should get his desired conditions to put these away. RAGING FORCE (8) San Domenico winner ready to compete at the top level. Resumes after finishing tenth in the G1 Coolmore Stud at Flemington last November. Looks ready to go with the two fast trials and will take holding out from the draw. MAZU (2) old marvel who returns after finishing third in the Russell Balding over 1300m last November at Randwick. Will sit up on the pace, and the two trials suggest he's come back in good order. Keep safe. THE BLACK CLOUD (6) distance specialist holding her form. Produced a slick set of closing splits when second to Celui over 1000m at this track in BM94 class. Fitted with a recent 800m trial placing. Sure to be thereabouts. MARHOONA (9) place best from the gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Giga Kick should have little trouble finishing over the top of these.
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GIGA KICK
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 2 len behind Tentyris with 58.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Flemington G1 Vrc Sprint November 8 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Magic Time carrying 58.5kg at $5. Champion sprinter who can finish over the top of these. |
5 N RAWILLER |
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| 2 | 4393x |
MAZU
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 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 Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 15 at this track Russell Balding November 1 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Tropicus with 58.5kg at $4.80. Grand old campaigner who looks primed for this. |
6 RACHEL KING |
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SKYBIRD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden & C Bredbury Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato September 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks September 6 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Baraqiel carrying 56.5kg at $5. Lightning winner not to be underestimated fresh. |
3 TIM CLARK |
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GENEROSITY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace) Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at this track in the G3 Sydney Stks October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rothfire carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track in the G3 Concorde September 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Headwall carrying 55kg at $17. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
4 JAMES MCDONALD |
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IN FLIGHT
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), Ms K A Tibbey, J M T Fish, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), R Edwards, B D Playford, S Hambly & Ms R Bagley Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Nivison October 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 56kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second of 7 at Canterbury Bm94 April 21 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Pisanello carrying 55.5kg at $5. Others rate better this time. |
1 J FORD |
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THE BLACK CLOUD
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), G Marando, P Hickman, A N Mcmaster, B R Read, C Chapple, Gdansk C2 Racing (Mgr: K Stafford), J R Owen, R W Owen, H A Williams, A Cordner, Dinner Till We Die, G Lester, S Mounsey, Tenofus Racing, T O K, Proven Containment, J M Cross, Beams & M Simpson Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, long-neck behind Celui carrying 60kg at $3.60. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm LR Bribie December 13 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Way To The Stars carrying 53kg at $3.30. Rates highly. Hard to beat on her best form despite drawing out. |
9 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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MONTE SUPREME
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track in the G2 Invitation October 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 57kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 August 13 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Iron Will carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Outclassed. |
7 JASON COLLETT |
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RAGING FORCE
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Darby Racing Miss Loren, Austi Breakers Racing, J L Brooks, G Brosnan, G W Brown, Cattle Dogs, R Geraghty, S J Hatch, G King, A Leung, LNM Racing, Dr R McClenahan, C Mak, Muffin Racing, J F Neilsen, M A Slack-Smith, T Stoddard, Stories to Tel, Waving Cats Racing & W & J Leonard Racing Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tentyris carrying 57kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Muswellbrook Red Crown June 1 over 900m slow track defeating Issy's Star with 58kg at $1.10. Exciting gelding who will take catching. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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MARHOONA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah) Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tentyris with 53.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul on October 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hidden Motive carrying 54.5kg at $2. Back in class and gets her chance at this level. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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