Randwick 23 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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WINX STAKES 1400m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.26) |
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Full Count Felicia, Gringotts and Lindermann to take up the running at a decent tempo. VIA SISTINA (9) champion mare resuming who gets better with age. Four of her thirteen wins have come first up, but worth noting her latest blemish was on a heavy track in the Maybe Diva last September. Readied for this with the two trials and class will take her a long way. CEOLWULF (2) had a few set backs last campaign and looks to be back to his best, by all reports. Made good ground late when fifth in the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2000m here last April. Ridden with intent in his latest trial and the going suits. Each way. ROBUSTO (6) deserves his shot in this contest and has the figures to give some of these a real fright fourth up. Parr sticks and expect to see him push forward from the gate. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (1) another resuming with an okay record at this trip. Dominant winner of the G1 Australian Cup two back, before failing to hold that form when eleventh in the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2000m here last April. Given the two trials and Brown retains the ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Via Sistina to keep the good fresh record going.
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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 Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at this track in the G1 Queen Eliz April 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $18. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Caulfield in the G1 Futurity Stakes February 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $21. Key chance capable of running a race first up. |
6 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 2 | 5315x |
CEOLWULF
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl & Team T S A No. 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones) Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at this track in the G1 Queen Eliz April 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $14. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at this track in the G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $4.80. Looks set for a good campaign. |
7 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 3 | x310x |
GRINGOTTS
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, Deg Racing (Mgr: D Degenhardt), T Maddern, Bromfield Park P/L (Mgr: W Pearce), B Secatore, Mrs R Secatore, J Docherty, P Cook, B Nettlefold, J Simmons, Ms S Fitzgerald, A K Racing, Carty Racing, D Edmonds, S Lewin, Mamaray Racing, A Willoughby, C Secatore & D Meredith Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 20 at this track in the G1 Doncaster April 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Stefi Magnetica with 55.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track in the G3 Liverpool March 1 over 1300m, a head behind Iowna Merc carrying 61kg at $3.90. Has a good record over this track and trip and must be kept safe. |
9 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 4 | 5241x |
ARAPAHO
BJORN BAKER 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), C E Holt, P W Hickey, D F O'Rourke, G J Sly, G Sly, S A Aspinall, S R Bache, K R Ferrel, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, R P Ryan, R C Beames, B M Dowling, M A Karam, J R Taylor & P W Griffin First-up. Finished off last campaign by 3 len this track G1 Sydney Cup April 12 over 3200m defeating Waltham with 56kg at $20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track in the G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $71. Tough gelding who can run into the placings. |
4 RACHEL KING |
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| 5 | 2490x |
LINDERMANN
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben Cup May 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Antino with 59kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track in the G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $17. Will take great benefit from this run. |
11 N RAWILLER |
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| 6 | 2x021 |
ROBUSTO
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing Robusto, G F Boyd, R P Commisso, W D D Racing, Couldn't Could We, D A Gingell, B A Hodgson, A G Hodgson, Tradie Saturday, Mrs D E Kleidon, HuntyMcHud Racing, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, J W Stone, Grand Reserve, C M Vardy, Waverley Racing, Longshot Rock, A D edwards & J Pizanias Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Rosehill LR Winterchal July 19 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Accredited with 60kg at $3.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 60kg at $13. Terrific chance to continue the strong form in this stronger race. |
8 J PARR |
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WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Rosehill Springprev August 16 over 1400m in the wet defeating Birdman carrying 54kg at $2.50. Before that eased back early on 2nd in a small field at Rosehill Bm94 on August 2 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind The Novelist carrying 58kg at $3.80. Deep into the prep but would have to improve even further. |
5 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 8 | 00926 |
DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TCR (Mgr: P Coffey) Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Rosehill Springprev on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind War Eternal carrying 53kg at $34. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Rosehill Open Hcp on August 2 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Headley Grange with 53.5kg at $20. Looking to others. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 9 | 3111x |
VIA SISTINA
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len this track G1 Queen Eliz April 12 over 2000m defeating Dubai Honour carrying 57kg at $2. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track in the G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Fangirl with 57kg at $2.10. Champion mare who can finish over the top of these. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 10 | 1221x |
FANGIRL
CHRIS WALLER 7YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track G1 Queen Turf April 12 over 1600m defeating Stefi Magnetica with 57kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len this track G2 Apollo February 15 over 1400m defeating Lindermann carrying 57kg at $3.70. Place prospects best on the heavy surface. |
5 K MCEVOY |
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FULL COUNT FELICIA
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 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. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at Woodbine in the G2 Nassau Stakes on June 29 2024 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Implicated carrying 55.5kg at $10.80. Finished sixth in a Randwick trial over 1000m on August 7. Don't dismiss at the big odds. |
10 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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AELIANA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Boeara Holdings, Mrs A M Howlett, Mrs K A Pailthorpe, Felgate Holdings, Paramount Racing, R B T Aurisch, Mrs D M Handley, W A Smith, B K Hudson, EST J A Hudson & Forbson Group Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign to post a big 5 len win. This track G1 Atc Derby April 5 over 2400m defeating Firm Agreement with 54.5kg at $2.25. First up last campaign third of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle February 22 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Broadsiding with 54.5kg at $9.50. Likely to find this short of her best. |
2 JASON COLLETT |
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