Randwick 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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KIA ORA STUD MISSILE STAKES 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo with Gangsta Granny and Way To The Stars pressing for the lead. ANGEL CAPITAL (1) unlucky not to win the G1 Newmarket and William Reid in the autumn and resumes with an exceptional first-up record. Looks ready to go after the two solid trials and can break his Randwick hoodoo with the good tempo. GANGSTA GRANNY (7) talented mare who finally comes up with a good barrier first-up. Will sit on the fast tempo and prove hard to get past after her impressive trial win over 1000m at Randwick. Key runner set for a good prep. NINJA (2) multiple Group winner last prep who can pull out a big run fresh over the unsuitable trip. Looks to have come back even stronger judging by his two solid trials. Will be savaging the line. MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (4) comes here in peak form after giving them a galloping lesson with a dominant win in the LR Winter Challenge over 1500m at Rosehill. Kept fresh and can give some of his more fancied rivals a real fright. NAPOLEONIC (3) all three wins have come at this trip and has genuine claims first-up after the two trials. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Angel Capital has the class to finish over the top of these.
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ANGEL CAPITAL
CHRIS WALLER 5YO B/BR HORSE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track in the G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $3.40. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at this track in the G2 Expressway February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Joliestar carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Proven Group 1 sprinter with an exceptional first-up record. |
2 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 2 | 1215x |
NINJA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1, Fairway Thoroughbreds, G M Funnell, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), Sledmere Stud, Torryburn Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, McDonnell Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J S McDonnell), Miss Kaur, S Patel & J Livingstone Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track in the G1 Rand Gneas March 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 9 at Doomben Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw December 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Grafterburners with 56.5kg at $4.40. Looks set for a big prep and will be strong late. |
5 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 3 | 8x30x |
NAPOLEONIC
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup May 30 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Headley Grange carrying 57kg at $12. Previously first up; third of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 May 16 over 1200m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Rothfire with 57kg at $7.95. Trialled well and has solid claims. |
6 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 4 | 12131 |
MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE
BJORN BAKER 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S G Darby, D Foote, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), M A Johnson, G R Lambert, M Munro, G D Prouten, D T Ristuccia, B Sarris, W R Schwaam, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Talented Miss (Mgr: S G Darby), Danakiki Racing (Mgr: L Proutsos), G E Norris & S Lambert Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Rosehill LR Winterchal July 18 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Just Folk carrying 57kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind General Salute with 57kg at $4.80. In career best form and can handle the drop in trip. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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| 5 | 683x4 |
WAY TO THE STARS
MATTHEW SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, Mrs R McDonald, Mrs S Zammit, Mrs E M Zammit, Mrs L M Catt, J R Attard, R P Tobias, N Role, J R Clarke, P W Harvey, D J Freney, D Rezo, S Bobek, Mrs S Pillay & Maroun Family (Mgr: D Maroun) Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 7 at Rosehill July Sprint on July 18 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Roselyn's Star with 60kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Caulfield LR W.J. Adams January 24 over 1000m defeating Oak Hill with 60kg at $11. Fitter now and goes into the exotics. |
7 RACHEL KING |
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| 6 | 2320x |
FULLY LIT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T Rook, Slice Syndicate, Beau River Racing, RedFox Racing Hellbent Sunlit, RedFox Racing, Mrs R Pajor, Mrs S Vousty, Mrs K-A Crameri, N J Weir, Mrs E K Weir, M L Carrington, Mrs D M Perri, D Perri, Mrs T S Smith, Mrs A Ball, Mrs A Bentley, Mrs C E Mckelvie, Ms M M Thomson & R G Richards Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at this track Golden Eagle November 1 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Autumn Glow with 57.5kg at $91. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 May 31 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Kerguelen with 59.5kg at $5. Looks tested against this line-up. |
2 REGAN BAYLISS |
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GANGSTA GRANNY
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A E Koundouris & Mrs G Koundouris Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track in the G2 Sapphire April 11 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind In Flight carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.7 len this track G3 Wenonagirl March 7 over 1200m defeating Cosmonova with 58.5kg at $2.80. Can bring the good form from the last campaign to this contest. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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| 8 | 0x4x5 |
AVIATRESS
LIAM RUDDY 6YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG E Kelly Second-up today. Last start 5th of 7 at Rosehill July Sprint on July 18 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Roselyn's Star carrying 58kg at $12. At only start last preparation 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Naifah with 57kg at $3. Outclassed. |
4 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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