Randwick 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BATTLE OF THE DARDANELLES HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +10m 1000m-W/Post, +8m Remainder. |
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Pace genuine with Luskaire and Walking Painting pressing hard closely followed by Sacrify and Uzziah. NOBLER (19) handy import poking along okay in Victoria. Chipped away late on a shifty surface second-up to finish sixth over this trip at Caulfield. Should relish the Randwick track from the inside draw. Genuine player with the 53.5kg. FIDDLERS GREEN (5) has come back a much stronger gelding this campaign and hard to stop in this vein of form. Sat on the good speed and never looked in danger with a soft victory over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Deep into the prep and can overcome the awkward draw in this tougher race. Go close. POISEN POINT (16) handy Dubbo-trained mare who can surprise some of these with the claim. Huge effort from last on the turn to run fourth in the Country Champs Final over 1400m at this track. Has the ability to find the winners' list. CROSSBOW (13) defied a lack of market support last start with a surprise victory over 1400m at Randwick Kensington in weaker class. Kept up to the mark with a tick over trial and will relish Grima's 3kg claim. KING PEDRO (9) has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nobler looks well placed third-up.
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UZZIAH
SCOTT ASPERY 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Endeavour Bloodstock (Mgr: S Aspery), C J Mcleod, Mrs K L Mcleod, T Mcleod & Miss T Mcleod Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Muswellbrook Mwbk Cup on March 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Magnatear carrying 54kg at $4.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Armidale Armidale Cup 94 March 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Mystery Lad carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Will roll forward and give plenty of cheek. |
12 ANNA ROPER |
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LUSKAIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Pitstock, Mrs S Pitstock, J Mauger, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), A T R Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), D J Lam Jam (Mgr: Mrs J Hyndes), P J Davis, Dr M J Edwards, J N Redfern, D Long, C R Laudehr & L Wilde Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 8 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Spione with 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dubai Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $4. Second up record is strong and capable of better. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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PINHOLE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C J Waller, Gee Gee Equine Limited, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, R A Duke, I Bruce, J L Pirie, A N Burnett, Glentree Racing J B Wilson, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, X Zhang, Crook As A Dog, Kernals, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, A Schram, J Ribot De Bresac, L F Savige & B J Spicer Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Godolphin Stakes September 26 over 2414m, 15 len behind Lion's Pride carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Chester in the G3 Chester Vase Stakes May 7 over 2514m, 10 len behind Lambourn with 58kg at $5.50. Smart import gelded over the break, keep safe. |
14 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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BELLA MONTAGNA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), F Bart, Mrs Y M Smith, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), P I Sweeney, Gaz n Baz Racing (Mgr: G J Solah), Next Era (Mgr: Dr S M Connelly), M Harrison & P Napier. First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Rosehill Bm78 January 17 over 2400m on heavy track defeating Forbidden Riff with 57kg at $4.60. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 November 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hyperbolic with 59kg at $16. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
6 ZAC WADICK |
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| 5 | 25141 |
FIDDLERS GREEN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P D L Horwitz, C Barham, P T O'Brien, C C Cassar, Mrs C A Cassar, J E Maxwell, G G B Macdonald, J D L Horwitz, Mrs E F Langford-Ely & Mrs K E Lestone Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 15 over 1600m defeating Natoya carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 25 over 1550m, slow going 2.25 len behind Girijaala with 56.5kg at $9. Gone to a new level this prep and can keep the winning momentum going. |
11 BRAITH NOCK |
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THEBUDGIESMUGLA
BJORN BAKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Mrs L Bender, F Biviano, H Cooper, C & M Gunton (Mgr: C Gunton), T Henderson, Miss P Holcombe, M Humphrys, A Leung, M & M Joyce (Mgr: M Joyce), Snr K Kelly, Mrs C Mathieson, M Mathews, Happy Racing, J Stevens, Longshot Rock, D Wilden-Constantin & Thebudgiesmugla Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by head Rosehill Bm78 (73) November 8 over 2400m defeating Claim The Crown with 59kg at $2.45. Previously first up; second of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 October 16 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Format with 61.5kg at $14. Prefer to see how he returns. |
16 J PARR |
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SOUNDS UNUSUAL
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S J Waller, Mrs G L Muollo, Miss N A Muollo, Miss S A Muollo, A M Muollo & A N Muollo First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track Bm88 January 24 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Furious with 54kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 December 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Tuned with 58kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run. |
17 TIM CLARK |
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MARGOT'S DEEL
JASON EDWARDS 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Murphy (Mgr: T O Murphy) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Military Rose on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Considered with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 15 at Doomben Hcp on April 11 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Miss Joelene with 52kg at $8. Rates highly. Rates highly and is ready to peak. |
4 RACHEL KING |
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KING PEDRO
TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing, J C Higgins, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, Webbmck Racing, J P Spence, A H Goodfellow, Beartown 61, R Smith, J D Melick, R B Gold, Prairie Racing, Y Zhang, IrishWristWatch DP, M McKelvie, M Phillips, D & L Alford, M P Hay, D Kim & OTI Don Pedro Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track Bm78(77) December 20 over 2400m, a neck behind Brave Call with 58kg at $4.20. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 October 8 over 1800m, 4 len behind Luskaire with 61kg at $3.80. Handy stayer who can pull out a big run fresh. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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WALKING PAINTING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications P/L (Mgr: J Moss), D Hore-Lacy, A Hore-Lacy, A Doyle, C Murphy, Vitlanders 2 (Mgr: D Garland), R Ryan, S Charles, P O'Shea, Oceans 4, D Andrews, G Clarkson, M Leverett, S Hannan, A Kennedy, Racing & Breeding P/L, Morgcam Racing, Ztones, Woof Racing & Walking Painting Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Formal Display carrying 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sly Boots with 59kg at $41. Likely to need this run. |
18 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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OCEANFRONT
NACIM DILMI 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 8 over 1300m, 5 len behind Spione carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on August 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind The Extreme Cat with 56kg at $4.60. Later on. |
8 REGAN BAYLISS |
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MORNINGTON PIER
NATHAN DOYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), C Woodbridge, C Woodbridge, J Morrison, R Morrison, B Frazer, Mrs W Caddey, Fots Racing (Mgr: A Smith), G Robinson, J Covich, Ms T Kelly, J Melton, A Jennings, D Ellis, C Dawson, Miss A Rodgers, M Cole, Mornington Pier (Mgr: J Lovett), J Woodbridge & J Lovett Most recently settled well back; won by 0.9 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 April 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Oso Spirited carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Midnight Opal with 56kg at $10. Tested from the outside gate. |
19 JASON COLLETT |
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CROSSBOW
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), M A Rolfe, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), CGO Racing Pty Ltd, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), W A Smith, Ms D L Smith, Mrs A M Howlett, Mrs K A Pailthorpe & J Spasaro Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington 3yo Bm72 March 25 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Just Maz with 56.5kg at $41. Before that 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hanau with 59kg at $21. In good order and ready for the trip with Grima's claim. |
5 SIENNA GRIMA |
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BRIGIDINE GAL
JOSEPH PRIDE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Francis Racing (Mgr: J Francis), Mrs M Francis, J B Lane, Mrs D L Brookes, M A Brookes, T R Willis, M A Draybi, T Francis, Mrs M A Willis & Mrs T M Draybi Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hanau with 61kg at $6. Second-up 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Formal Display with 58kg at $10. Need to see another run. |
7 REGAN BAYLISS |
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BLACK BABYLON
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S E Sangster, G P Carmody, C B Elkington, A J Pearse, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), P J Prendergast, Mrs JDM Fagan, G Maris, Blue Arion Racing (Mgr: L Karnaghan), Box Seat Racing (Mgr: C Matheson), J D Mallick, T C Eddy, M H Wood, Hon. G J Williamson & Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah) First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 3 over 2400m, 8 len behind Bestower with 60kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn October 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Columbus with 60kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 TOM SHERRY |
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POISEN POINT
BRETT ROBB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG B Barton, A J Riles, L W Barton, J C Barton & D G Barton Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by a long-neck at Dubbo Wra Champ March 15 over 1400m defeating Micro Mikki with 54kg at $4.60. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at this track Ctry Champ on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Chidiac carrying 54kg at $18. Hard to beat on recent form. |
13 IZZY NEALE |
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SACRIFY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ANR Sacred Eye, J W Lyons, M G Mullavey, B Fitz-Gibbon, D V Simpson, G Luc, P L Ward, Cowarrie Partnership, Mrs J A Jarvin, Onthekitty, S G Luc, Ms J Schembri, P N Simpson-Morgan, S N Gordon, B Crouch, G H Greenaway, Mrs D K Delimitros, B T Hunt, Hon. G J Williamson & Mrs A S Archibald Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 8 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Night Agent carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 58.5kg at $18. Fitter now and looking for further. |
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FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey) Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on February 27 over 1550m, slow going 14 len behind Cellarmaster with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Eagle Farm Bm70 March 22 2025 over 1830m in soft going defeating Aimpoint carrying 56kg at $15. Tested over this trip. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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NOBLER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG A J A Bosma, A J Sutherland, R P Marshall, Dr K L Samson, T M Beer, G F Walling, J W D'Arcy, M Maloy, Ms L T Murphy, K Robinson, D G Arthur, R Noble, J F Hepburn, P J Donnithorne, W H O'Brien, N A Davidson, R K Batten & D J Kelman Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Trapdoor carrying 57.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oceana Dream with 56kg at $5.50. Will take holding out if he gains a start on the limit weight. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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