SCHWEPPES ALL AGED STAKES 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: Out 7m 1000m-W/Post. Out 5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.45). |
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Buffalo River should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. ESPIONA (9) proven Group 1 winning mare at her lethal best this track and trip. Held up badly before getting out when the race was over to finish sixth over 1200m in the G1 TJ Smith Stakes here two weeks ago. Raced without luck at all three runs this time in and will take stopping today. CHAIN OF LIGHTNING (8) is racing in career-best form and chasing her third-straight victory after scoring a surprise neck win over 1200m in the G1 TJ Smith Stakes here. Has won at the 1400m and gets map favours again. Surround Stakes winner SUNSHINE IN PARIS (10) returned good final figures late from well back when fifth over 1200m in the G1 TJ Smith Stakes. Near her top now and looks up to this. PRIVATE EYE (1) steps out to this trip for the first time this prep and should get the right tempo to pounce late. Looked good when a recent 822m trial winner at Warwick Farm. SUGGESTED PLAY: Espiona to win.
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PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P Yates, J Allen, S Flegman, M Keatinge, B Playford, G Lester, P Davidson, D George, M S Ross, C P Hackett, N Dimitrakis, Mrs B P Davidson, Ms R L Laundy, Mrs S R Rowden, T Findlay, Proven Thoroughbreds, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Sixth Sense Racing, City Tattersalls & Ms I Brazil Group 1 winner. Most recently 11th of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zapateo with 58kg at $6.50. Before that from last on the turn second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Challenge on March 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Passive Aggressive carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Best form can see him take this out. |
10 JAMES MCDONALD |
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GOLDEN MILE
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Godolphin Caulfield Guineas winner. Useful entire. Last start 4th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 2 len behind Veight carrying 59kg at $51. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track in the G3 Liverpool on March 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Phearson carrying 59.5kg at $15. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
13 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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BUENOS NOCHES
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO B/BR HORSE 59.0KG A Sharp, Mrs F Connor, G J Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, B Koster, B T Cunningham, Ms S Cunningham, M J Eddelbuttel, P A Smith, Mrs F E Smith, D R Pisani, A J Toohey, H G Toohey, D M Toohey, S W Kennedy, Ms R Whittle, D Versa, Bobzilla (Mgr: M Smith) & Bring It On F N Q (Mgr: D Halpin) Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful entire. Most recently 9th of 13 at this track in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Chain Of Lightning with 58.5kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zapateo carrying 55kg at $19. Nice draw and worth thought. |
3 M J ZAHRA |
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BANDERSNATCH
M, W & J HAWKES 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Barrett, C Barrett, F Micheletto, L Halloran-Gould, Mrs M Juric, D Ross, M Coates, C Allchin, D A Clay, M A Day, L B Loughnan, B T Loughnan, G M Phillips, D Power, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: P Cliff), MLERT Racing (Mgr: B Duff) & Bavarian Racing (Mgr: M De Martino) Group 3 winner. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on March 30 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Another Wil carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that 10th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Veight carrying 59kg at $151. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish. |
12 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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BUFFALO RIVER
MICHAEL MORONEY 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) P/L, R&C Legh Racing P/L, Gee Gee Equine Ltd, Ms A Bergin, Dr A & B Pang, Halo Racing Services P/L (Mgr: C McKenna), Dr C & S Cowan, Mrs R & F Cain, Top Tier Racing, GJDM Racing Syndicate, Vermont Racing Club 2, M King, Gurners Bloodstock, D & Mrs S Kenle, Ms S Ng & Ms X Wu Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Here To Shock carrying 58kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield All-Star Mile on March 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
9 TIM CLARK |
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AIRMAN
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 Goldsack, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll) & C J Barham Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Red Card with 59kg at $5. Last start 7th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bandi's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
11 TOMMY BERRY |
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AMENABLE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J MacLean, D Maclean, Mrs A MacLean, C Charteris, Killara Racing (C Lee), T Tonkin, H Bentley, P Sweeney, P Henley, Lifestylin 1 (G Cook), D Hollyman, Edward River Racing (R Taylor), BlueMoon Racing (R Cartledge), Pony Pals (M Williams), Carribean Syndicate (S Cochrane), J Willcox-Litovkin & M Huff Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today. Resuming gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 9 over 1400m, neck behind Von Hauke with 55kg at $1.80. Second-up 9th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Veight with 59kg at $11. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
14 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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CHAIN OF LIGHTNING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 5YO GR/BR MARE 57.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at this track G1 T J Smith April 6 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Rosehill G3 B/Day Card March 23 over 1200m defeating Tashi carrying 58.5kg at $16. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate. |
4 RACHEL KING |
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ESPIONA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, L J Mugavin, McLeish Family Racing, Felgate Holdings, Mrs A M Hickey, Boeara Holdings, Paramount Racing, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Macedon Park Pty Ltd, Mrs D M Handley & CGO Racing Coolmore Classic winner. Last start 6th of 13 at this track in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $17. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track in the G1 Cant Stks on March 9 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Lady Laguna carrying 57kg at $2.40. Watch for her dropping on these late. |
8 N RAWILLER |
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SUNSHINE IN PARIS
ANNABEL NEASHAM 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) Surround Stakes winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, nose behind Zapateo with 53.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at this track in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Chain Of Lightning with 56.5kg at $6.50. Definite winning chance. |
2 RYAN MALONEY |
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MAGIC TIME
GRAHAME BEGG 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: J L Muir) Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cylinder with 53kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out. |
6 MICHAEL DEE |
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SOUTHPORT TYCOON
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Molloy), Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), M V Broadhead, M Ellis, J G Falcke, Mrs D Broadhead, Walnickiglider (Mgr: N T Marshman), B J Molloy, B Woonton, Bennett Ready to Rule (Mgr: N P Bennett), B J Britten & A D Stanley Australian Guineas winner. Going well. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Flemington G1 Aust Gns March 2 over 1600m defeating Veight with 57kg at $19. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 10 over 1400m, nose behind Snow Patrol carrying 57kg at $2. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
5 JAMIE KAH |
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ENCAP
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G Portelli, R El Daghl, Valeri Racing (Mgr: F Valeri), Bamboo Bloodstock, MGSE, D T Carter, N J Cusick, R M Dick, Tudey Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, S R P M Racing, A T Staudacher, W Vasili, D J Wilson, Mrs C A Winfield, J A Forrest, P T Blair, Kiamala Racing, Ms C M Cox & M J Cox Group 1 placegetter. At the latest run 6th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Veight carrying 56kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track in the G1 Rand Gneas on March 9 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Celestial Legend carrying 56.5kg at $12. Hard to have on recent performances. |
7 TYLER SCHILLER |
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TIZ INVINCIBLE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), E J Lucas, K Gorski, D M Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, H G Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, A J Lees, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, T Inglis, D A Vedelago, C S White, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald Multiple Group 2 winner. Last start 8th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Veight with 54kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track in the G1 Surround on March 2 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tropical Squall carrying 56kg at $7. Has a nice gate but this will test. |
1 ZAC LLOYD |