Rosehill   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP 2400m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.32)  

Black Run, So You Are and Thebudgiesmugla can set up a solid gallop. THEBUDGIESMUGLA (7) saves his best for this course and distance and looks up to level. Held off all challengers two-back when getting the job done over this trip at Randwick. Backed-up quickly when dropped in trip with a fading sixth over 2000m in the LR Lord Mayor's Cup at this track on a heavy (9) surface. Can take control early and prove too strong on the limit. SO YOU ARE (5) country-trained gelding who comes back in grade after fading to run fourth to Alalcance over 2400m in the G3 Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm. Stalks the speed and gets his chance. BLACK RUN (6) undefeated in two starts at this trip and a win looks imminent. Knocked up late in the heavy going after leading early when seventh over 2000m here. Desperate for a firmer surface. CABOCHE (4) slashing run from back in the field when saving ground along the inside to run fifth over 2000m at this track in the LR Lord Mayor's Cup. Can race closer and don't dismiss. MAISON LOUIS (2) proven at the trip and gets a firmer deck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thebudgiesmugla can remain unbeaten at the trip.
1 83861 PORTLAND
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Snap & Run Racing (Mgr: M J Burns), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), D J O'Connor, Mrs H J O'Connor, D J House, A J Mahar, L H Mckenzie, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, D P Rix, B S David, M J Farley & M Laidler
Most recently won by a head at this track LR Mayors Cup May 30 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Zambardo carrying 53.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 13 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 9 over 2100m, 3 len behind Asterix carrying 54.5kg at $6. Not keen on his chances with the sharp weight increase.
9
WINONA COSTIN
Royal Blue, Lime Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
2 6x640 MAISON LOUIS
TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, Sir P J Vela, J F Hepburn, G Sheppard, D V Gilliard, D B McGuinness, M Cole, M L Solomon & Clearwater (Mgr: A J A Bosma)
Most recently eased back early on 12th of 18 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Portland carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 4th of 13 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 9 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Asterix with 57.5kg at $6. Can feature from the low gate.
2
ANDREW ADKINS
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
3 0x900 SAYEDATY SADATY
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, J Woodbridge, T Needham, B.J & A.K Paterson, Whitegate Pastoral, Cutty Sark Racing, Krismarcass, D Stewart, P Bruce, Murphy Syndicate, P Van Der Meer, G Voller, G & Y Racing, Sayedaty Sadaty, A R E Investments, J Simmons, Snap & Run Racing & J Lovett
At the latest run 11th of 18 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Portland with 56kg at $51. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 9 over 2100m, 7 len behind Asterix carrying 57.5kg at $7. Sharp improvement required.
8
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 6x805 CABOCHE
CHRIS WALLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Most recently 5th of 18 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Portland with 53kg at $71. The start before that got back early 12th of 15 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hellsing carrying 54kg at $101. No shock to see him take a hand in the finish.
6
R JONES
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 73174 SO YOU ARE
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Alalcance with 54kg at $14. Before that 7th of 13 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Middle Earth with 54kg at $6.85. Back in grade and expected to be in the finish.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
6 0x057 BLACK RUN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 53.0KG
G P Carmody, World Series Group, J A Baldacchino, P A Moss, Ms M Ballard, G Maris, Madden Bloodstock, M J Saadie, C B Elkington, D P Sinn, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss, T C Eddy, Hirecha Racing, M H Li, A J Willoughby, G J P Van Ameyden, P J Prendergast, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & ANR Black Run
Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 18 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Portland with 53kg at $26. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Plymouth carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. Fitter now and he gate a better set-up today.
3
BRAITH NOCK
Green, Yellow Seams And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Hooped Cap
7 x0516 THEBUDGIESMUGLA
BJORN BAKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 53.0KG
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
Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 18 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Portland carrying 54kg at $9. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Randwick Bm78 May 23 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Casual Connection with 59.5kg at $3. Talented stayer undefeated over this trip, go close.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
8 80x00 FERNAO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Macheera (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), G Thornberry, G Cole, Ms D Merkel, M J Buffier, M C Price, P J Bird, Fernau Syndicate (Mgr: B L Longhurst), B T Smith, Charto, D A Gunther & Mrs L Michelotti
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 11 at Randwick Bm94 on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rotagilla with 54kg at $61. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 9 over 2000m, slow going 17 len behind Simurgh with 59kg at $61. Not among the chances.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
9 11x79 BRAVE CALL
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
M F Clemenger, W W Guest, M D Needham, E J Lucas, G Robert, L Stanza, P T Murray, J M Kennedy, T M Board, W A McTaggart, 4th Bloodstock, Rama Racing (Mgr: R Huddy), J W Bradbury, M Tsang, Mrs K G Spillane, F J Spillane, M Saadie, Four Brave Ladies (Mgr: Mrs S Grayson) & Ms J Ferguson
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fiddlers Green with 61.5kg at $41. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on May 23 over 2000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Tazima carrying 55.5kg at $21. Trip suits and take on trust.
5
J FORD
Yellow, Black Seams, Chevron Sleeves