Randwick 20 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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TOYOTA FORKLIFTS HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.16) |
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Good pace expected with Whinchat, Sandpaper and Rhythm Of Love paving the way. JUST PARTY (14) talented gelding unlucky not to have a few more wins on his CV. Snagged back from the wide gates at his two runs back and returned good closing splits on both occasions to go under narrowly. Won't know himself with the 52.5kg from the good gate. Should prove too strong for these. SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET (13) comes up from Victoria in sound form with his hoof on the till. Went back from the awkward barrier when he chipped away late to run fifth over 1400m at Ballarat. Sharp weight drop with the claim and shapes as a top-three player. MICKEY'S MEDAL (15) looked good in his two runs back and brings the right figures to play a leading role. Look for him doing his best work late. WEST OF AFRICA (3) classy gelding on a Magic Millions path. Caught the eye on his return and the in-form Tom Sherry goes on from the better gate. Respect. GALLANT STAR (9) tough country gelding due for a change of luck. A repeat of his Festival run can see him run into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just Party can score his second win at start sixteen.
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SANDPAPER
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Mrs A Baker, K Ferrel, Boxing Day Boys (Mgr: R Meldrum), Bushboy Punters (Mgr: N Bradley), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), R Lesic, J Neilsen, B Pitts, PTP Racing (Mgr: T Cant), Rosen Racing (Mgr: J Rosen), Mrs N Ross, Mrs R Rowhead, M Scholes, P Summerfield & Sandpaper Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Gringotts carrying 53.5kg at $41. Before that faded in the straight 7th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 8 over 1500m, 2 len behind Harlem Queen with 59kg at $14. Back in grade and prepared to risk. |
3 J PARR |
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KONASANA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 14th of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Coal Crusher with 54kg at $51. Last start 8th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Yorkshire carrying 54.5kg at $91. Hard to have. |
12 REGAN BAYLISS |
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WEST OF AFRICA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), A R Lambert, Mrs K I Ward, P L Ward, Miss M F Cox, S Bluth, P Hickman, I Hopkins, G A Snow, M B Heffernan, Beartown 22, Webbmck Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, P A Tasker, Mrs J A Cartledge, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Hon. G J Williamson & W O A Racing Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Grid Girl with 60kg at $13. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast LR Mm Cup January 17 over 1400m defeating Charm Stone carrying 53kg at $15. Strips fitter and look for him late. |
4 TOM SHERRY |
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KNOW THYSELF
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup May 16 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Tavi Time carrying 54kg at $2.60. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ March 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Intervarsity with 57kg at $1.90. Talented gelding who must be kept safe. |
13 AARON BULLOCK |
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XIDAKI
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Pippos & N Amarandos Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Newcastle Bm94 on November 15 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Brave One carrying 57kg at $31. Last start 9th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Yorkshire carrying 53kg at $11. Winkers go on and look for him late from the awkward barrier. |
14 JACE MCMURRAY |
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KINTYRE
GARY PORTELLI 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Laurel Oak, Whinging Poms (Mgr: J T Fathers), Bundalong Racing (Mgr: J Gunston), R I Cullen, E L H Cullen, J T O'Brien, J Davis, C Morony, M W Powell, V I Latimore, A N Fitzgerald, K A Tibbey, J V Murphy, B Pendlebury, D Hanckel & T Hutchinson, J T Fathers & Miss L Allen Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Canberra Open November 23 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mickey's Medal carrying 54.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track 5yo+ Bm88 on November 4 over 1500m, slow going 1.1 len behind Magnatear with 59kg at $9.50. Kept fresh and stays in the calculations. |
1 TOMMY BERRY |
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THUNDERLIPS
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), K Chehab, S Chehab, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Ettridge, S La Rocca, Lustre Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G C Spratt), N Tayar, C D Taylor, G Duffy-Smith, R A Dagwell & J Grainger Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Winterchal July 19 over 1500m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Robusto with 53.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 April 1 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Green Fly carrying 54kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
8 JASON COLLETT |
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WHINCHAT
DAVID PFIEFFER 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Grid Girl with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track Bm94 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Headley Grange carrying 60kg at $3.30. Likely to need another run. |
10 J FORD |
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GALLANT STAR
BRETT ROBB 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG D W Ringland & K O'Keeffe Most recently 5th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yorkshire carrying 54kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Open on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind So You Pence carrying 58kg at $4.40. Deep into the prep and gets map favours for this. |
5 ZAC LLOYD |
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HELLSING
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan) Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Flemington Bm100 May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Makram carrying 55kg at $7. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 February 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Yorkshire with 57.5kg at $71. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
11 R JONES |
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RHYTHM OF LOVE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C E Holt & Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood) Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Master Showman with 55.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign 13th of 15 at this track Bm94 on October 5 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ostraka carrying 58kg at $21. Runner-up in a Randwick Kensington trial over 1250m on December 9. Capable on his day and not to be overlooked wit |
2 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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SIR ARTIE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Triple Crown Syndications, J Ivankovic, D L King, Kiwi Hunter (Mgr: A J Elbourne), D Constantin, Sordello 5 (Mgr: R Sordello), G F Radloff, B F Mcardle, Mrs H M Cunynghame, Wishin & Hopin Racing, K P Davey, B Nelson, R G Edge, A Clark, J A Hagger, Horseome, J R Moffitt, Boorowa Bolters & P Quilty Last start 10th of 12 at Canberra Open on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kintyre with 54.5kg at $5. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Harlem Queen carrying 54kg at $3. Prepared to overlook. |
15 K MCEVOY |
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SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A K Racing, Carty Racing, Deg Racing, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold, A J Willoughby, Sneesby Racing, M W Lowe, Ms S M Fitzgerald, J M Simmons & J J Quinlan Last start 5th of 11 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $3.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm90 on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 57kg at $3.60. One of the chief contenders. |
7 ANNA ROPER |
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JUST PARTY
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG N L Pinder, A M Pinder, Mrs C A Pinder, Mrs K L Pinder, Peake Racing (P Edwards), R E McMillan, Mrs M L McMillan, M G Wallington, Ms J L Jones, M H Wood, The Unruly Mob (C Maxwell), Ms D E Wuttke, G W French, D & L Alford, P M Riccobon, Mrs R G Riccobon, M J Kelly, S Pickworth, T Miller & A Eldridge Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 13 at Newcastle Bm94 on November 15 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Brave One carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, nose behind Grid Girl with 55kg at $9. Finds his race third-up to score a long overdue victory. |
6 TYLER SCHILLER |
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MICKEY'S MEDAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG W M Jago, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), A C Howard, T J Curran, G R Ulrick, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), R J D'Argent, C J Ulrick, Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose), A R Taylor, The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), Mrs R L Jackson, R J Miller, C J Munro, M F J Lamaro & P J Richards Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Canberra Open on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Kintyre with 54kg at $11. Second-up 4th of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Grid Girl carrying 55.5kg at $6. Rates highly and expected to measure up. |
9 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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