Randwick   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.43)  

Plenty of pressure from Puntin, Forecaster and Uzziah battling for the lead over Oh Diamond Lil. PUNTIN (8) heading in the right direction third up and proven at this level. Ashley Morgan is building a solid winning record on this gelding and he ticks plenty of boxes from the good draw. Will take catching. FIDDLERS GREEN (12) snagged back from the wide gate and was taking good ground off Puntin when fourth over 1400m at Rosehill. Senior rider on for this and he gets a more economical run. Will be closing fast. SLY BOOTS (16) slow into stride on resumption before picking up late when a gritty fifth to Puntin. Regular rider back aboard and has solid second up figures. Gets his chance. OH DIAMOND LIL (4) undefeated over the mile and maps to get a better run today. Comes here in peak condition and the slight query is the 59kg. Keep safe. HELLFIRE EXPRESS (9) racing courageously in Midway grade and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Puntin to keep the winning momentum going.
1 x0880 UZZIAH
SCOTT ASPERY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), C J Mcleod, Mrs K L Mcleod, T Mcleod & Miss T Mcleod
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 61kg at $16. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track Bm94 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Headley Grange with 56kg at $21. Looks tested in this field.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Royal Blue, Yellow Sash And Armbands
2 1560x VEGA MAGNIFICO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C E Holt, D Hall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), B Gasser, Lucky Duo (Mgr: Mrs M Sutton), B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), Mrs F E Middleton, H Tam, M Vella, C Liu, M A Akram, B P C Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T R King), Miss A S Neasham & D A Clark
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 March 15 over 1900m, 8 len behind King Of Thunder carrying 61kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track Bm78 January 4 over 1500m defeating Captain Fenkel with 59.5kg at $21. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Red V
3 47493 SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), J P V Bosquet, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Mrs K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure, J D Lanyon, B J Abbey, Mrs R A Abbey, Ms K L Masolini, M R Smith, W Redmond & Coco's Crew (Mgr: A Sckaff)
Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on June 21 over 1666m, nose behind Boys Night Out with 59kg at $9. The start before that 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Demon Darb with 55kg at $7.50. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
10
ZAC WADICK
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 1x192 OH DIAMOND LIL
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
A G J Koolman, Mrs C J Inglis, G J Minahan, Mrs J Minahan, Mrs C Birtles, E R J Thomas, L Thomson, Mrs S N Fan, Anton Koolman Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: EST A J Koolman), Unifaith Bloodstock (Mgr: EST A J Koolman) & Archer Racing (Mgr: A A Inglis)
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 59kg at $4.60. The race before that faded in the straight 9th of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Thunderlips with 59kg at $4.40. Nice effort last time. Unbeaten over this trip and rates highly.
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JASON COLLETT
Light Blue And Dark Blue Diamonds, Red Cap
5 x76x1 TRAVOLTA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R J Shrimpton, A M Shead, Ms F Ross, S M Ashwell, D Milne, Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), K H Warriner & R B Craigie
Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 July 2 over 1400m in the wet defeating Hot Bandit carrying 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Wrathful carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Not helped by the wide draw and isn’t among the top hopes today.
9
JACE MCMURRAY
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 6x123 PIPPIE BEACH
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C J Waller, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook & R G H Christie
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind She's Unusual carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Shohisha with 57.5kg at $13. Brings the right form to the table and is one of the better hopes.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 x1912 DON'T FORGET JACK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P L E Robinson, G J Meyer, Mrs V A Dodds, P J Dodds, Mrs J A Robinson, B A Robinson, Mrs P D Galvin, L Galvin & Miss T A Rodger
Last start 2nd of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 28 over 1400m, neck behind Puntin with 58kg at $3.90. Before that won by a long-neck at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 June 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating Tasoraay carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. In a suitable race and is a solid top-three hope.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Royal Blue Horse Head, Gold Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
8 12x21 PUNTIN
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), C C Pickford, J Collins, Doncon (Mgr: A Donnelley), A Kateiva, A Lee, D R Murray, A Pulsford, T W Owsnett, AJ Dowling, M R Duff, Mrs M Follett, D Hard, A G Long, N E Quailey, Ms E Seeley, V N Stevens, A Donnelly & C J Sinclair
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 9 over 1250m, slow going nose behind The Great Houdini carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 June 28 over 1400m defeating Don't Forget Jack with 58.5kg at $4.40. Progressive gelding who gets his chance again.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, White Hoops, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamond Cap
9 52613 HELLFIRE EXPRESS
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing, J L Brooks, B W Dempsey, R Geraghty, J F Neilsen, G Seto, R L Stevens, Blecheys (Mgr: G M Heys), Eesti Connection (Mgr: Mrs M Wright), Coal Coast Racing, W D D Racing, W D S Racing, Darby Racing, Dancing Express, A & K Ropa Racing, Beams, Ms J M Amor, G A Snow, S Mete & C M Vardy
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Callistemon carrying 58kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 1.2 len at this track Midway Bm72 June 7 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Convergent with 59kg at $15. Well placed. Hard to beat on his best form.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 30x07 I'VE BEAN TRYIN'
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D A Bracher, Mrs L Bracher, S W Johnson, A V Guthrie, L T Bracher, L Miners, Mrs A Miners, K Biilmann, Mrs R Biilmann, T A Schofield, Mrs L Schofield, B Hayden & Ms G Guthrie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 60.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on June 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Thunderlips carrying 52kg at $41. Looking elsewhere.
12
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 24x75 KING RATEL
BRYCE HEYS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T Blair, P R Ruse, R C Bishop, R A Saywell, K F Regler, W P Clarke, J F Feil, S S Sycamore, S W Watkins & J A Clarke
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 7th of 14 at this track Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Thunderlips with 58.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind It's A Knockout carrying 58.5kg at $18. Others read better. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Brown, Pale Blue Seams And Sleeves, Brown Cap, Pale Blue Seams And Pom Pom
12 43x14 FIDDLERS GREEN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Horwitz, C Barham, P O'Brien, C Cassar, Mrs C Cassar, W Lestone, J Maxwell, G Macdonald, J Horwitz & Mrs E Langford-Ely
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 0.6 len at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 June 4 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Kadall with 59kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Puntin with 58kg at $16. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance.
6
J PARR
Grey, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
13 40x09 JUSTELA
KERRY PARKER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
M Goodfellow, Mrs D O'Neill, T J Hore, Mrs K D Hore, P D Wilson, P Sumner, M Stevens, D Sumner, D Jones, W Livermore, Mrs J Ienna & Lake Mail (Mgr: R J Smith)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on June 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sacred Rocks with 59.5kg at $101. Last start second last of 10 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on June 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Changing Colours with 57kg at $71. Outclassed.
10
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, White Stars, Lilac Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
14 79622 FORECASTER
PAUL PERRY
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 56.0KG
P Perry, Belsin Thoroughbreds, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, Vintage Green (Mgr: R C De Groot), M W Humphries & B J Humphries
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Midway Bm72 on June 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Callistemon with 59kg at $11. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 9 over 1550m, slow going nose behind Who Ever Thought with 59.5kg at $7.50. Worth plenty of thought.
8
RACHEL KING
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
15 x9711 WHO EVER THOUGHT
JEREMY GASK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Abdallah
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 June 9 over 1550m in soft going defeating Forecaster with 55.5kg at $9. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Scone Countrycup May 16 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Like Lukey with 55kg at $3.80. Wide draw a test.
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TOM SHERRY
Light Blue, Lilac V, Quartered Cap
16 375x5 SLY BOOTS
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs P S Hall, C Hadjiparaskeva, G T Hall, B S Johns, Mrs G A Johns, G G B Macdonald, W P Manning, T J Crawley, Club Sport Syndications Sly Boots (Mgr: J Lishman), C W Brown & Part Of The Pride (Mgr: L Knobel)
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 28 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Puntin with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 18 over 1400m defeating Huesca with 58kg at $4. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
4
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Checked Cap
17 2x775 BRIGHT RED
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind She's Unusual with 57kg at $16. Before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 7 at this track F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Shohisha with 57.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
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Purple, White Hoops, Black Seams, Purple And White Quartered Cap