REDCLIFFE   28 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

2025 REDCLIFFE GOLD CUP (GROUP 2) 2613m

Track: GOOD      

REGAZZO DI TILLY (7) was rewarded for his recent consistency when winning two back at Albion Park then performed well behind race rival Aroda last time, racing wide in the latter stages for a 3m third in the Flashing Red. Meets that rival better at the handicap. Top chance. ARODA (10) galloped away from the start but recovered to lead and win the Flashing Red last start. Goes back 10m but was only 3m behind Leap To Fame when off the 20m mark prior. Won this race last year to take his record here two four from six so must rate highly along with FREE THINKER (1) who gave a big sight from this same starting position when edged out narrowly by Aroda in the Flashing Red. No surprise to see him turn the tables. CYA ART (4) was down the track in his last standing start attempt but was brave when runner-up to Leap To Fame since. PETES SAID SO (9) is back in winning form so deserves respect.
1 16772 FREE THINKER
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (FT Fr1) over 2647m at Albion Park, beaten a nose by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $12. One of the main contenders.
FT
M P NEILSON
BLACK, WHITE PIPING COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE PIN STRIPES
2 44136 MOSSDALE TERRY
SHANE GRAHAM
6YO  BAY  HORSE
S R Graham, P J Jackson, L J Jackson
Last start 6th (FT Fr6) over 2647m at Albion Park beaten 10 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $19. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (20m Fr8) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 7 m by Leap To Fame (2:36.30) in No NR on June 7 at $61. Can make his presence felt.
FT
S R GRAHAM
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
3 78504 SEND IT
SHANE GRAHAM
8YO  B/BR  GELDING
K L Dawson
4th (FT Sr1) over 2647m at Albion Park, beaten 6 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $101. Before that 10th (20m Fr3) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 30 m by Leap To Fame (2:36.30) in No NR on June 7 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this field.
FT
K L DAWSON
BLUE, WHITE STARRED SASH & ARMBAND
4 44482 CYA ART
KERRYANN MORRIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
A M Gallagher
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Aroda at Albion Park over 2647m in a LR No NR on June 14 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Leap To Fame at Albion Park over 2680m in a No NR on June 21 at $151. Strong form line through last start and could go one better.
FT
N M DAWSON
BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, WHITE YOKE, RED DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
5 44250 CHEVRON ART
SEATON GRIMA
7YO  BAY  GELDING
J Maurici, D Maurici
Last start 12th (FT Sr2) over 2647m at Albion Park beaten 35 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $11. At the start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Kingmaker (1:50.20) in LR No NR on May 31 at $34. Consider.
FT
S M GRIMA
BLUE WITH WHITE YOKE & BRACES, BLUE HORSESHOES & BLACK SIDE PANELS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH WHITE "G"
6 88779 LUVBITE
GRAHAM DWYER
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
M A Dwyer, M D Leppard, I J Goos
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2680m at Albion Park, beaten 30 m by Leap To Fame (3:11.00) in No NR on June 21 at $151. Before that 7th (FT Fr5) over 2647m at Albion Park beaten 19 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $81. Not here.

L L DWYER
RED, BLACK HORSE & WHITE CROWN LOGO, WHITE KINGSLODGE SLEEVES
7 22213 REGAZZO DI TILLY
DAREN GARRARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING
D C Garrard, C J Garrard
Last start solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr4) over 2647m at Albion Park, beaten 3 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $5. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Albion Park (1:55.50) beating Our Benson in B 5 No NR on May 24 at $1.65. Continues to race well and has strong claims.
FT
A R GARRARD
RED, BLUE BRACES & YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
8 x5669 ALWAYS SMOKIN
CHANTAL TURPIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
C B Whiteoak
Meets Aroda again; when 24 metres ninth at Albion Park over 2647m in a LR No NR race on June 14. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
10m
P J MCMULLEN
BLUE, PURPLE BRACES, WHITE YOKE WITH PURPLE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
9 00671 PETES SAID SO
KERRYANN MORRIS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
P Kohlsdorf
Last start won by 2.25 m (30m Fr3) at this track (2:47.80) beating Madrigal in No NR on June 20 at $6. Back in winning form and could go on with it.
10m
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
10 31821 ARODA
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Last start won by a nose as favourite (FT Fr2) at Albion Park (3:13.40) beating Free Thinker in LR No NR on June 14 at $3.20. Last year's winner who is in fine form so must rate highly.
10m
T DIXON
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
11 61145 CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
D J Martello
Won three starts back at Riverina Paceway over 2270m 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 19. Last start 5th (10m Fr1) over 2647m at Albion Park beaten 9 m by Aroda (3:13.40) in LR No NR on June 14 at $11. Include.
10m
J J CHAPPLE
NAVY BLUE WITH WHITE HAMMER, PINK SEAMS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
12 121x6 JORGE STREET
B A HEENAN
4YO  BAY  HORSE
J Teixeira, T L Teixeira, B A Heenan
Comes here second-up after five weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (10m Fr2) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 17 m by Pardoe Plugga (3:23.80) in NR 65 or better on May 25 at $5.50. Hard to make a case in this field.
10m
M T FORD
BLACK, RED HORSESHOES, COLLAR, WAISTBAND, PANEL & NAME CUFFS, SILVER GREY DIVIDERS, BLACK SLEEVES
13 34640 TIMS A TROOPER
GRANT DIXON
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Well beaten last start by Aroda, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres tenth at Albion Park over 2647m in a LR No NR race on June 14. Place best.
10m
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES