Randwick   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

BEERSHEBA HANDICAP 1550m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.3).  

Strong early tempo with Draco's Fire leading the way. MAGNATEAR (2) underrated gelding who races best with his runs spaced. Will appreciate this easier contest and extra trip after fading to finish fourth over 1400m at Newcastle in the Provincial CQ on March 2. Finished second in Midway grade two back over the mile and expected to play a leading role today. ALLAPERCANTO (11) talented filly fitter after two runs back. Sent north for this after jumping in grade when 12th behind War Machine over 1400m in the LR Bendigo Guineas on April 13. Placed this track and trip last time in and expecting more today. WEMBANYAMA (4) promising Dundeel gelding who returned for second prep with a sound maiden win, before rattling late over the tight Wyong track when third over 1350m on April 11. Looking for this trip and J Mac takes the ride. DRACO'S FIRE (8) scored two starts back at Goulburn before finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1600m at Wyong. Hard to leave out on current form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,11,4,8.
1 110 KADAVAR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
At the latest run 12th of 15 at Randwick in the LR S/Pacific on April 13 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Panic carrying 53kg at $41. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Doomben Cl1-Sw February 28 over 2040m defeating Demarcay with 59kg at $3. Others appeal more heading into this.
7
ANGUS VILLIERS
OLIVE GREEN, Anzac Insignia
2 16324 MAGNATEAR
SAM KAVANAGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S Kavanagh, T Cranfield, Black Type Bloodstock Rackoon, J C Lelay, K G Shepherd, Black Type Bloodstock, C Kiers, D Smart, Dr W Moore, Humpty Dumpty Racing, Gully Boys , M Washbourne, T Johns, Geetobool Racing (Mgr: T O'Neill), Thoroughbred Girls No. 5 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton) & D West
Going well. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Newcastle Provmid Champ on March 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tavi Time carrying 56kg at $9. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on January 27 over 1600m, neck behind Uzziah with 54.5kg at $4. Can make amends.
8
N RAWILLER
Black, White Fleur De Lys, Stars On Sleeves
3 7x734 TENDERIZE
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Portelli, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, Silver Sovereign, D A Player, Mrs A McDonnell, Ms S E Burton, G Duffy, T J O'Connor, P Wilkin, B P Rouse, C Smith, C L Jarrett, S Auston, W Coulston, C G Lloyd, Fairsky Racing, Pauline Racing Club, F P Jermanus & Portelli Tenderize
Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 15 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 23 over 1500m, 4 len behind Elettrica with 54.5kg at $8. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Cadetship with 55.5kg at $17. Can sneak into the minor money.
2
RED, YELLOW SEAMS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW SEAMS, YELLOW CAP
4 7x13 WEMBANYAMA
JOHN O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Hedge, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry), Bushy Park Racing (Mgr: C G Smith), R B Gold, R J Miller, M J Miller, Mrs H Donegan, M G Donegan, J D Melick, M Farah, W Gazal, Mrs I O'Shea, Mrs M A Pearson, J Ingham, T Charlton, M Cawley & A J McEvoy
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw February 29 over 1400m defeating Spanish Fox carrying 58.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Wyong Cl1 on April 11 over 1350m, 0.9 len behind Parisian Rose carrying 59kg at $2.30. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
2
TYLER SCHILLER
CRIMSON, SILVER EPAULETTES AND CUFFS
5 68x11 PROFESSOR PICKLES
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Vantage Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Tinning), Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Mrs R Charalambous, Mrs J Nathan, E Nathan, C Morris, M Haidar, Mrs H Rassos, G Rassos, Mrs R Kelly, Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W Wendt), J Smith, Mrs W Smith, Mrs M Beck, D Beck, J Sheehan & Mrs P Sheehan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Nowra Mdn March 31 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Zale carrying 56kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell won by 2 len at Wyong Cl1 April 11 over 1600m defeating Draco's Fire carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
11
REGAN BAYLISS
BLACK, TAN VANTAGE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO AND CAP
6 2x419 BRIGHT RED
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Good Banter with 54kg at $14. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Wyong Super Mdn March 20 over 1600m in soft going defeating Hartman with 54kg at $8.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
TIM CLARK
PURPLE, WHITE HOOPS, PURPLE YOKE, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
7 78106 DARK GLITTER
MICK VAN GESTEL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohindra, Miss N M Chapman, Miss S L H Chapman, J Mohindra & K J Mohindra
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gendarmerie with 58.5kg at $6. Before that 10th of 15 at Newcastle Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Terra Mater carrying 54kg at $151. Will be winding up strongly.
6
MS MOLLY BOURKE
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 2312 DRACO'S FIRE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mamba (Mgr: B S Bellinge), Cobra (Mgr: T V Magnier), The Clan (Mgr: B S Bellinge), Dr B Bester, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), E J Nathan, R J Miller, J A R Bester, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino) & C Charalambous
Useful gelding. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Wyong Cl1 on April 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Professor Pickles carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Spanish Fox with 58.5kg at $2.10. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
1
ZAC LLOYD
White, Red Cross, Red Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
9 4x514 DUNEDIN
JOHN O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, D J Hines, 2022 1in4 Club, G R Williams, Mrs V C Williams, S Nagaratnam, G Seto, W W Doughty, J C Withers, J A Norden, Ms V L Sheils, B Strachan, S G Doughty, TJCMM Coles Racing, Mrs J S Willis, D Abram, Hardroad Onlyroad & H M Shipard
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 11 at Wyong Cl1 on April 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Professor Pickles carrying 58kg at $8. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Summons carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Hard to make a winning case.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
RED, WHITE CHAMPION THOROUGHBREDS LOGO AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 14x29 SENSORY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, P Y W Ng, P R Gould, R Smith, I Bruce, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Nick Vass Bloodstock (Mgr: N Vass), R B Craigie, T A Corkhill, J W Leahy & W I Curtayne
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Edited By with 58.5kg at $6.50. Last start second last of 10 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Zouatica with 55kg at $17. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
DYLAN GIBBONS
GREEN YELLOW, DARK GREEN four leaf clover, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
11 32x30 ALLAPERCANTO
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M A Griffiths, B Akle, K M Bugden, L Dempsey, B J Smith, M Proud, Mrs R Moukarzel, Mrs J M Wightley, Mrs K Mulcare, M P Smith, V Quek, Mrs E Smith, T Everson, Mrs J Morgan, Miss C Kelly, K J Leo, Hoppies & Co, Mudgee's Finest PS, Equicom Legends & Dani's Troops
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Lady In Pink with 57.5kg at $5.50. Last start 12th of 16 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $51. Racing well. Has strong claims.
9
J PARR
ORANGE, BLACK CAP
12 x2521 OHTANI
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, Quantum AM Pty Ltd (Mgr: P S Cooper), G K Lawler, B J Julian, R H Beevor, T B Condon, J H Tan, D P Johnstone & E Saadeh
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Super Mdn April 13 over 1500m defeating Naahro with 56.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Chevron with 59kg at $6.50. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
5
RACHEL KING
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW VEE, RED AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
13 15255 PROMISING PROSPECT
AMANDA TURNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A Turner & M G Poletti
Last start 5th of 11 at Nowra Bm58 on March 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Etched In Time carrying 61kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Don Stefano with 59kg at $7. Others going much better heading into this one.
3
A CALDER
Purple, Aqua Blue Sash