Rosehill   31 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

KIA LORD MAYORS CUP 2000m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

A strong pace on the cards with Sir Chartwell, Major Beel and Don Diego De Vega likely to roll along early. A few last start winners have claims again, headed by GLORY DAZE (5) who worked into the race before the turn then dug deep for an impressive win last Saturday over this trip at Randwick. Lightly raced six-year-old who can hold the good form at this stage of the campaign. PRIVATE LEGACY (9) appreciated the drop in class last time out when the comfortable winner of the Listed Centaurea Stakes against the mare in Adelaide. Very fit now so at the weights she can measure up against the boys. SHAHZAD (13) quickly put a plain first-up run behind him when he took out a BM78 over 2200m at the Gold Coast last start. Imported galloper who has taken a little while to settle in but can go on with it now. MAJOR BEEL (1) gave a hint that he might be ready to find form when he led and battled on well for fifth recently in the Scone Cup over the mile. Needs this trip now and if able to dictate might be tough to reel in. DON DIEGO DE VEGA (11) is always a threat when fresh from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Glory Daze each-way.
1 00x85 MAJOR BEEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M N Annetts, M J Chittick, G J Fisher, Woodburn (Mgr: W P Manning), Miss J Daw, B D Thistleton, M R Stanton, Mrs S Stanton, S E Field, Mrs L De Villecourt & A D Bowler
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 15 at Randwick Bm100 on April 26 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Punch Lane carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tavi Time carrying 56kg at $16. Racing well. Class runner who is a great chance to break back into the winner's circle.
10
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Old Gold, White Diamonds, Diamond Armbands, Diamond On Cap
2 5360x SIR LUCAN
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Kheir, GW Holdings, J A O'Neill, Mrs M N Annetts, V Kheir, B D Nettlefold, F W Cook, Carty Racing, T Needham, Kemp & Melrose, G J Skien, Ms P A Bourke, R W Holland, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 2, P Johnson, S A Lewin, Mad K Racing & Ms H Mollergren
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Bart Cummings October 5 over 2520m, soft track; 6 len behind Just Fine with 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Premiercup August 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Eliyass carrying 57kg at $11. Will need this outing.
12
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 4x417 ROLLS
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K Sanders, T L Stewart, J A Castle, S J DeVaney, Mrs R Radford, K W Radford, R Sanders & Ms L Whelan
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 11 at Flemington Bm100 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Makram with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Warrnambool Hcp April 29 over 1700m in soft going defeating Precious Charm with 59.5kg at $4.40. Worth including.
13
HARRY GRACE
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
4 06982 ETNA ROSSO
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
A J A Bosma, Dr K L Samson, Ms T M Morrissey, P R Baker, N S Pablecheque, W W Flaunty, D Focas, Mrs A F Focas, M F McCullough, Mrs K M McCullough, W J Hamilton, D J Stewart, G M Jurie, T J Cunneen, B E Phee, K Robinson, P G Corkill, G P Moreno, P Vinaccia & N L D Reeve
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Les Vampires carrying 53.5kg at $13. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 8 len behind Deakin carrying 57.5kg at $41. SCRATCHED.
15
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
5 0x501 GLORY DAZE
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Deg Racing, My Racehorse No 1, S E C Duke, Dory Gaze, A R E Investments, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, T C Eddy, D P Heffernan, A McSparron, W J Roennfeldt, Wild Hogs & Young Bucks, A J Willoughby, Mrs P M Brice, R S Chilov, J M Simmons & A J Luciano
Useful type. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Randwick Bm88 May 24 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Bear On The Loose with 59kg at $41. The race before that 10th of 15 at Randwick Bm100 on April 26 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Punch Lane carrying 53kg at $41. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
6 09x08 FIRST LIGHT
CHRIS WALLER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Mgr: Mrs G Rupert)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 13th of 15 at Randwick Bm100 on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Punch Lane carrying 54.5kg at $201. Last start 8th of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Les Vampires with 54.5kg at $101. Outclassed.
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R JONES
Cornflower Blue, White Square
7 111x7 KADAVAR
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tavi Time with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm72 on October 2 over 1800m, slow going 1.1 len behind Seafall with 56.5kg at $15. Better for that last run and is a major player on the form from last prep.
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K MCEVOY
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 77484 TOURISTIC
PETER SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Tedwin Bloodstock, Spartus Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Doyles Breeding & Racing, F M D Racing, C E Nobbs, Mrs J M Nobbs, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), G C Waters, Lucky Eight Racing, Exo Racing (Mgr: R P Fisher) & Waverley Racing
Most recently 4th of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Les Vampires carrying 53kg at $11. Before that 8th of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bois D'argent carrying 53kg at $11. Has been racing well. One of the contenders.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
9 x0701 PRIVATE LEGACY
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G D Hickman, A P Carney, Mrs T Carney, P A Burke, Mrs N Burke, G A M Maynard, B R Turton, W S Clegg, Mrs V E Clegg, T R Bonello, Mrs A S Bonello, S R Woodlands, M R Woodlands, P Hickman, Miss J J B Hickman, K Smith, G A Cunningham & Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff)
Last start won by 1.5 len at Morphettville LR Centaurea May 10 over 2017m defeating She's A Hustler with 55.5kg at $12. Before that second last of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zloties carrying 55kg at $17. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
10 x262x SIR CHARTWELL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing Chartwell, J A Baldacchino, G J Fischl, Mrs A F Ramsay, P L Ward, ANR Chartwell, Mrs D E Bailey, Mrs J A Green, World Series Group, W B Nicoll, P H & B N, G Force Racing, S Adigrati, Beartown 55, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Webbmck Racing, J P Spence, M P Stone & Mrs A G Stone
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Longchamp in the G3 Grld D Geoffre September 1 over 3000m, 0.5 len behind Columbus carrying 57.5kg at $24. First up last campaign second in a small field at Nantes 3yo Cond Wfa July 3 over 2400m, soft track; a head behind Moor Malpic with 57kg at $1.80. Betting the key.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 1x70x DON DIEGO DE VEGA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Heathcote Racing No. 2, S Ryan, BL Shannon, G A Hoult, S M D Racing, Up2ourEyeballs, S S Roth, Carty Racing, Fat Boy Racing, Lucky Eight Racing, S J Novak, Don Diego De Vega, P L Ward, J F Webb, B Nelson, Hon G J Williamson & ANR Don Diego De Vega
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at this track in the G3 Pmatta Cup February 22 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Our Anchorage carrying 53kg at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Randwick Bm88 January 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Political Debate with 58.5kg at $2.35. Has the class to feature if forward enough.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 3400x MORMONA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
OnTrack Mormona, Don't Tell Catherine (Mgr: P A Serong), S M W Charles, W E Muller, J Wilson, G P Carmichael, R Clark, M T Mathews, T W Hedley, L A Reichelt, New England Stallions, 10 Amigos No 42 (Mgr: D J Patterson), R T Lin, Ms J Palmer, N G Lamond & Bushs Lane (Mgr: M J Kennedy)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 N E Manion Cup March 22 over 2400m, 9 len behind Alalcance carrying 53kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Randwick in the LR Christmas Cup December 14 over 2400m, 7 len behind Kadavar with 53kg at $16. Prefer to see how he returns.
6
WINONA COSTIN
Gold
13 09x01 SHAHZAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, CM Brown, A Kur, Mrs K R Sheedy, P L Ward, S W Bruhn, R McClure, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, C Liu, Dr J R Ramsay, T W Savage, T R King, Miss A S Neasham & K W Chia
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 10th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $201. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm78 May 10 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Bestower carrying 58.5kg at $12. In form and looks a top chance again.
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ANNA ROPER
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
14 62050 SPEYCASTER
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
A J A Bosma, J R Bedggood, C E Jones, Ms T M Morrissey, A J Laurenson, W W Flaunty, T J Cunneen, G Clarke, W V Flowerday, B Peters, D J Stewart, L Gurney, G D Buchan, R Wakeling, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Dr K L Samson, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), C A Fischer & B Clarke
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 16 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 1 over 2350m, slow going 39 len behind Smokin' Romans with 54.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 19 over 2400m, 3 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $51. Others rate better this time.
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WIREMU PINN
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
15 x7842 DOUBLE CHERRY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C E Holt, W M Jago, Miss MF Cox, M A Ryan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, H M Bastone, Livnthedream (Mgr: B D Williamson), Y Shen, D Cicolella, T J Curran, D P Hickey, G R Ulrick, S J B Grimley, C J Ulrick, M B Conabere & G J P Van Ameyden
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, slow going neck behind Campaldino carrying 60kg at $12. Before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm80 on April 12 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Philipsburg with 58.5kg at $16. One of the fringe hopes.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red V
16 15040 BACIO DEL MIST
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs C E Curtis, A R Davison, G J Timmony, P J Williams, B M Potter, K E Potter, Mrs J S Potter, R N Potter, D Hickey, J Kifley, K Kane, D J Lawler & Mrs B Woo
Most recently 13th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cormac T carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Soul Of Spain with 56kg at $4. Would have to improve sharply.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Pale Blue Checks, Yellow Sleeves And Cap