Randwick 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES 2000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.21) |
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Deny Knowledge and Lindermann should roll forward and dictate. VIA SISTINA (12) champion mare who ran second in this race last year to Pride Of Jenni. Went to a new peak when fourth up in the Cox Plate last year and is fourth up for this. Had plenty in the tank when winning the G1 Ranvet Stakes over 2000m at Rosehill. Fitted with a recent 1000m trial and maps to get every chance. CEOLWULF (4) over his minor niggles earlier in the prep and he's back on track for his Grand Final. Showed his toughness when a nose winner of the G2 Nev Sellwood over 2000m at Rosehill. Wide draw suits his pattern as he likes plenty of galloping room. Top three prospect. DUBAI HONOUR (1) tough UK-trained gelding undefeated in three Australian starts and won this race in 2023. Class shone through when taking out the G1 Tancred over 2400m first up at Rosehill. This is stronger but you can never underestimate him. BUCKAROO (7) the bulk of his winning form is second up, and he closed off strongly when ninth in the G1 Ryder. Keep safe. FAWKNER PARK (9) is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Via Sistina to salute.
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DUBAI HONOUR
WILLIAM HAGGAS 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Obaida Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Rosehill G1 Tancred April 1 over 2400m in soft going defeating Duke De Sessa with 59kg at $3.20. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Sha Tin in the G1 Hong Kong Vase on December 8 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Giavellotto with 57kg at $13. Tough gelding who can never be underestimated. |
11 TOM MARQUAND |
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ROUSHAM PARK
HIROYASU TANAKA 6YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Sunday Racing Co Ltd (Mgr: S Yoshida) First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Nakayama in the G1 Arima Kinen December 22 over 2500m, 3 len behind Regaleira carrying 58.0kg at $17.20. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Tokyo in the G2 Mainichi Okan October 6 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Sixpence carrying 57.0kg at $3.70. No shock to see him pull out a big performance. |
10 C P LEMAIRE |
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LIGHT INFANTRY MAN
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), A J Willoughby, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), D Edmonds, Mrs J McKenna, Never Say Die Partnership & J Pakis Useful gelding. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Flemington G1 Aust Cup March 29 over 2000m defeating Deny Knowledge carrying 59kg at $9. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Flemington in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 8 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Tom Kitten with 59kg at $26. Returned to form and must be kept safe. |
9 ETHAN BROWN |
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CEOLWULF
JOSEPH PRIDE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl, N J Pinner, Team T S A No. 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones) & Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar) Going well. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Rosehill G2 Sellwood April 1 over 2000m in the wet defeating Just Fine carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 22 over 1500m, head behind Gringotts carrying 59kg at $3.90. Will be strong late. |
13 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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TOM KITTEN
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 20 at this track in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 55.5kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Gringotts with 59kg at $8. Capable of running into the minor money. |
4 B MELHAM |
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VAUBAN
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Australian B'stock, AB Vauban, Horseshoe Investments P/L,Haloulos Manousopoulos,S Ricci,D Hunter,P Price,A Brooks,G&Y Racing,T Needham,Winning Edge Investments,J Woodbridge,Lawrence Cropley,Huang Maher,N Whatmore,P Sweeney,A Brogan,Hunter Renshaw Racing,G1G & Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 11 Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Rosehill G3 Sky High March 15 over 2000m defeating Arapaho with 56.5kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on April 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Dubai Honour with 59kg at $3.10. Others seem to have his measure. |
12 TIM CLARK |
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BUCKAROO
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), J O'Neill, T Maddern, Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), D Edmonds & B Nettlefold Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 22 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Gringotts carrying 59kg at $17. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track G2 Chelmsford September 7 over 1600m defeating Hinged with 59kg at $7. Capable of taking a hand in the finish. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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LINDERMANN
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) Most recently 2nd in a small field at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet on March 22 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $11. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Sky High on March 15 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Vauban carrying 58kg at $1.75. Racing well but looks tested against some of these. |
6 N RAWILLER |
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FAWKNER PARK
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), Gaire P/L (Mgr: D Molloy), M Buckley, D Phillips, B Robinson, Bennett Racing Fawkner Park (Mgr: N Bennett), ANR Fawkner Park (Mgr: Miss A Neasham), R Menchise, P Palmer, B Molloy, Keidaily Stud (Mgr: G Orr), A Thompson, W Molloy & Bailerella (Mgr: M Bailey) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 4th of 8 at this track in the G1 V Elleegant on March 1 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet on March 22 over 2000m, 2 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $15. In form and certainly worth following up. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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MIDDLE EARTH
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Madica, M Johnston, Deg Racing, Porter Pelchen Bloodstock, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, A Kheir, Sneesby Racing, No Whip Required (Mgr: J A O'Neill), M Aubrey, B P Fisher, T A Ginnane, D J House, A S Ingersole, L H Mckenzie, G A McLaren, D J O'Connor, B L Shannon, P A Vawdrey, P G Walsh & B Coopersmith Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at Flemington Aus Cup Pre March 8 over 2000m defeating Duke De Sessa with 57.5kg at $3.40. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Light Infantry Man with 59kg at $6. Not keen on his chances this time. |
7 JAMIE MELHAM |
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GEOGLYPH
TETSUYA KIMURA 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 59.0KG Sunday Racing Co Ltd (Mgr: S Yoshida) Third-up today. First-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo in the G3 Tky Shimbun Hai on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Water Licht carrying 59.0kg at $21.90. Second-up 18th of 20 at this track in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Stefi Magnetica with 55kg at $31. Will need to lift. |
2 DAMIAN LANE |
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VIA SISTINA
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Going well. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Rosehill G1 Ranvet March 22 over 2000m defeating Lindermann with 57kg at $1.22. The race before that favourite; won by a long-neck at this track G1 V Elleegant March 1 over 1600m defeating Fangirl with 57kg at $1.60. Champion mare at her top for this. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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FANGIRL
CHRIS WALLER 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis) Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 22 over 1500m, nose behind Gringotts carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 V Elleegant on March 1 over 1600m, long-neck behind Via Sistina with 57kg at $3.30. In form and looks a top chance again. |
8 JASON COLLETT |
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DENY KNOWLEDGE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR Vic Cup February 22 over 2000m defeating Bankers Choice with 59.5kg at $4. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 57kg at $11. Can feature with the right run. |
8 M J ZAHRA |
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FULL COUNT FELICIA
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments Second-up. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet on March 22 over 2000m, 5 len behind Via Sistina with 57kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Woodbine G2 Canadian Stks August 10 over 1811m defeating Millie Girl with 55.5kg at $3.90. Others rate better this time. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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