Randwick 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TAB PREMIER'S CUP PRELUDE 1800m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Sam Hawkens, Poison Chalice and Tuff Tu Mus to control the tempo. TAZIMA (5) not too sure where his ceiling is after winning at his last three starts in good style. Races best with his runs spaced and looks ready for this company with J Mac aboard. Comes up with the inside marble and should justify the favouritism. POISON CHALICE (11) ready for the 1800m fourth-up and will appreciate a firmer surface. Presented at the right time but failed to close off with the 61kg when fifth over 1600m at this track. Hard to beat in this contest with the 53kg. Value contender. MATUSALEM (6) stays in the mix. Loved the big closing effort first up and just hummed around behind them in a recent trial. Clearly in great order and while he hasn't done a lot of winning in recent times he is as good (maybe better) than ever. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,11,14,6.
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ELIYASS
CIARON MAHER 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), L Le Metayer, Miss W Williams, Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W Mula), F Cook, French Kiss Thoroughbreds (Mgr: H Bastone), R McClure, R Mews, C Atkins, J Simmons, M Collins, B V Dossetor, J Grose, N Lamond, J Lucas, C Olofinsky, M Wiener, C Harris, Mrs J Ind & Mrs R Mula Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after 13 months ran second last of 15 at this track in the LR Civic Stakes on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Midnight Dynamite with 60.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben Cup on May 24 2025 over 2000m, 10 len behind Antino carrying 59kg at $14. Prefer him later on over further. |
4 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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DETONATOR JACK
CIARON MAHER 8YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, R Menchise, G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, M J Eastmure, G D Sheehan, Brittain Racing, Jaybeeque Racing, A J Brown, B J Devlin, P M Lynch, Mrs A M Lynch, K Heffernan, D Spicer, K Thompson, W Johnstone, Mrs B Johnstone, P Gallivan, M G Hunt & J E J Ciurlionis Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind First Chorus with 58kg at $11. The race before that won by a long-neck at Flemington LR Winter Cship July 4 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Freedom Rally carrying 56kg at $20. Jumps in trip and can turn things around. |
8 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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NELLIE LEYLAX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C E Holt, Mrs L I V Holt, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, M R Smith, Dr O K Chan, B Trott, N C Fishwick, G J Jarvis, G A M Maynard, G J P Van Ameyden, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G D Pease & M J Symons Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm100 on July 18 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Saint George with 57kg at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 27 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $6. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance with the claim. |
12 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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BELVEDERE BOYS
MATTHEW DUNN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG M A Lowe, C J Lowe, Mrs C A Lowe, N W Lowe, T Thiel, B Thiel, J Thiel, J Carmody, J Carmody, B P Wadsworth, Mrs S Ghosh, G Ghosh, D M Coghlan, N C Jenkinson, Miss E L Lowe & W F Innes Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Ipswich in the LR Ipswich Cup on June 20 over 2150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kaluakoi with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Portland carrying 54.5kg at $11. Very hard to entertain from the gate. |
11 K MCEVOY |
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TAZIMA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C Waller, Nick Vass Bloodstock (Mgr: N Vass), Mrs M Greenhalgh, N Greenhalgh, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, Bromfield Park P/L (Mgr: W Pearce), X Zhang, G Ardill, Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), Stewart Racing (Mgr: B Stewart), Borthwick Ramsay (Mgr: L Borthwick), P Quirk, Mrs S McGrath, G Lamphee & P Lamphee Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track Bm88 July 11 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Boniface with 58.5kg at $3.90. The run before that favourite; won by a neck at this track Bm88 June 20 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Boniface with 55.5kg at $3.70. Well placed. Has the right credentials and is expected to go well again. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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MATUSALEM
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG C J Waller, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke), Ms M J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), N J Todd & Kirup Stirrup (Mgr: J M Rosenthal) Second run back. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind General Salute with 54.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at this track Bm94 on October 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Perfumist carrying 59kg at $31. Rates highly and will keep improving as he gets out in trip. |
3 SIENNA GRIMA |
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UNLIMITED
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T M Snow & Racing Fans (Mgr: J L Blight) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Chorus with 56.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track Bm88 on July 26 2025 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Oh Diamond Lil carrying 55kg at $21. Is a second up winner in the past and a better run is expected. |
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SAM HAWKENS
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG O T I Racing, W Haggas, C Russell, Dr O K Chan, R B Gold, Farah Racing, M McKelvie, Mrs L Phillips, M Phillips, G P Sinclair, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing, Beartown 64, P S Farrugia, T R Black, J C Higgins, N A Davidson, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Madden Bloodstock First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup March 21 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Mr Monaco with 53kg at $18. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Pmatta Cup February 21 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Piggyback carrying 53kg at $4.20. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
10 TOMMY BERRY |
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AGE OF SAIL
KRIS LEES 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG L Petagna, M P Brown, G Clarke, Mrs A M Perry, B Perry, Miss R Perry, P W O'Rourke & C Nelson Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track in the G2 Chairmans April 4 over 2600m, soft track; 5 len behind Newlook with 53kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 10 at Wyong Wyong Cup Prel August 17 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Royal Supremacy with 57.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
7 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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TUFF TU MUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J M Fordham Dual acceptor. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind First Chorus with 55.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 11 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Coeur Volante with 56kg at $101. Looking elsewhere. |
9 TIM CLARK |
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POISON CHALICE
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley) & Ms S J Leury At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm88 on July 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rock Empire carrying 61kg at $14. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 11 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Mickey's Medal carrying 62kg at $26. Shapes as the main danger with the weight drop. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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FORTUNE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, BLG Racing, Farah Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44 Second run back. First-up after six months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Grafton Sthgrafcup on July 12 over 1610m, 1.5 len behind Mr Chaplin carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Coonamble Cmble Cup Mbm80 on October 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Justadeel carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
11 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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ELLIPTICAL
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 11 over 1800m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Tazima carrying 60.5kg at $16. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Rosehill Bm88 on June 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Emirate carrying 58kg at $61. Well placed to play a major role. |
2 ANDREW ADKINS |
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BONIFACE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG OTI Boniface,R&C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, S M Ward, JC Slattery, PA Vawdrey, M Neale, Mrs K Neale, G W Fielding, D & D Racing, S P Hardwidge, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing, S S Roth, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, A H Goodfellow & Mrs P I Goodfellow Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 11 over 1800m, in the wet; 2 len behind Tazima with 56kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track Bm88 on June 20 over 1800m, on a slow track; neck behind Tazima with 55kg at $5.50. Right in the mix again. |
6 TYLER SCHILLER |
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SKY LAB
PAUL PERRY 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P Perry & Ms C G Collis Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track Bm88 on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Rock Empire with 54kg at $51. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal on July 18 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Midnight Dynamite with 54kg at $101. Looking for this trip and don't dismiss. |
8 RACHEL KING |
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