Randwick   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB EPSOM 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 5.21).  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Rediener and Major Beel matching motors. ATC Australian Derby winner MAJOR BEEL (12) has come back much stronger this time in and he won't know himself with just 51.5kg. Nice win first up over this track and trip before being collared late when fifth to Fangirl over 1600m in the 7+ Stakes at this track on September 21. Should get control from the outset and prove hard to run down. CEOLWULF (7) exciting prospect at his top for this fourth up. Back in trip today after looming strongly when second in the G3 King Town over 2000m here on September 21. Can get cover early and take plenty of holding out. KOVALICA (4) enigmatic gelding who resumed in good order with a fast finishing third in the G2 Tramway over 1400m here on September 7. J Mac keeps the ride and he should get his chance from the low draw. TOM KITTEN (9) showed an explosive turn of foot first up before being snagged back from the wide draw when an even fifth over 1400m in the G3 Bill Ritchie Handicap here on September 21. Poorly drawn but too good to dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Major Beel each way.
1 30x02 MY OBERON
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D F Degenhardt, Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), M J Saadie, W B Keighran, G P Carmody, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, G Maris, T C Eddy, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, S R L O'Connor, S Greene, N M Wilson, A J Willoughby, P J Prendergast, C D Judd, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & P D Sidwell
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Royal Patronage carrying 57kg at $17. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track 7 Stakes on September 21 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $26. Tough miler who will need a miracle from the draw.
20
N RAWILLER
DEEP NAVY, MAUVE SLEEVES WITH DEEP NAVY ARM BAND, MAUVE CAP
2 54x13 ROYAL PATRONAGE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
L Nestadt, Mrs M Maloney, Mrs V Anderson, Diamond Steeds, R Goldbloom, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Dr P Hughes, Dr F Hume, A Marsh, P Ward, Mrs K Ward, R Henriksen, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 9, Mes Chevaux, WS Racing, Mrs J Steel, D Lilley, G Glynn, D Cicciarelli & R Montague
Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track G2 Tramway September 7 over 1400m defeating Amelia's Jewel with 55kg at $16. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track 7 Stakes on September 21 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $4. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Poor map but racing too well to dismiss.
17
TIM CLARK
Royal Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Royal Blue Cap
3 28x54 DETONATOR JACK
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: D Dance), R Menchise, G Ferguson, Ms G Peirson-Jones, M Eastmure, G Sheehan, Brittain Racing, Jaybeeque Racing, A Brown, B Devlin, P Lynch, Mrs A Lynch, K Heffernan, D Spicer, K Thompson, W Johnstone, Mrs B Johnstone, P Gallivan, M Howard & M Hunt
Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track in the G1 Winx Stks on August 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $11. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track 7 Stakes on September 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $14. Classy miler who will need everything to go right from the draw.
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JASON COLLETT
FLUORESCENT YELLOW, NAVY ATB LOGO AND SEAMS, FLUORESCENT YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY SEAMS
4 365x3 KOVALICA
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Queensland Derby winner. Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Royal Patronage with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up eased back early on 11th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Veight with 59kg at $17. Solid return and looks a strong top-three prospect.
1
JAMES MCDONALD
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
5 110x4 REDIENER
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby)
Epsom Handicap winner. Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Theo Marks on September 14 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Encap carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track G1 Epsom September 30 2023 over 1600m defeating Kovalica with 50kg at $9.50. Has a strong second up record and stays in the calculations.
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J PARR
GREEN, RED AND WHITE CHECKED EPAULETTES, YELLOW STAR ,GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP, RED AND GOLD CHECKED STRIPE
6 18x40 DEMOCRACY MANIFEST
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Allam Family Racing (Mgr: S Allam), J Gatt, L B Page, T F McKellar, G W McKellar, T Waters, D Ashford-Wykes & D Brockbank
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Show County on August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Joliestar with 58.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Royal Patronage with 57kg at $8.50. Fitter now and is right in the mix.
10
K MCEVOY
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DIAMOND, BLACK CAP
7 8x612 CEOLWULF
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl, N J Pinner, Team T S A No. 2 (Mgr: Ms S Jones) & Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar)
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, long-neck behind Eliyass with 55kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Rosehill Bm100 August 31 over 1500m defeating Riyazan carrying 60kg at $3. Huge chance on latest and at his top for this.
14
CHAD SCHOFIELD
DARK BLUE, GREEN STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW AND GREEN STRIPED CAP
8 407x8 NUGGET
CIARON MAHER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, Carty Racing, Up2ourEyeballs, F Meduri, Mrs R Butcher, B J & A K Paterson, D Robertson, G Van Amyden, Coastline Racing, S Roth, J Hunter, A Nugget, S Duke, N Greenhalgh, Mrs M Greenhalgh, T Eddy, Killara Racing P/L, J Simmons, L Caminiti & F Marando
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Royal Patronage with 55kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on March 16 over 1600m, neck behind First Immortal carrying 60kg at $2.90. Can sneak into the minor money.
11
DYLAN GIBBONS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
9 64x15 TOM KITTEN
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Godolphin
Spring Champion Stakes winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Rosehill Springprev August 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Amor Victorious with 58kg at $2.50. Last start 5th of 12 at this track in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mchale with 57kg at $3.50. Has a horror draw but sure to be powering late; each way.
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TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue
10 89x63 BERKSHIRE SHADOW
CIARON MAHER
5YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, J A Murray, J W Woodbridge, B A Watkins, M D Garreffa, No Bull, B.J & A.K Paterson, A A Brogan, M P Barker, N B Whatmore, G & M Barnett Racing, D Robertson, D J Mcgrath, J P Hunter, S S Roth, T M Dickson, D G Butcher, N Loader, Shadow Racing & Berkshire Shadow
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at Rosehill Bm100 on August 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 58kg at $26. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Here To Shock with 57.5kg at $11. Meets a tougher line-up and others stronger.
8
ASHLEY MORGAN
oyal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 0x608 LOCH EAGLE
KRIS LEES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
B Perry, L Petagna, M J Chittick, Ms N J Wilson, D J Wilson, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter), Jamieson Park (Mgr: J M Chapman), G Clarke & G J Chittick
Group 2 winner. Last start 8th of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57kg at $21. Before that 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Royal Patronage carrying 57kg at $81. Slim place prospects.
18
J FORD
WHITE, WAIKATO AND ROSEMONT LOGO, DARK BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, GREEN AND RED QUARTERED CAP
12 40x15 MAJOR BEEL
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 51.0KG
Mrs M N Annetts, M J Chittick, G J Fisher, Woodburn (Mgr: W P Manning), Miss J Daw, B D Thistleton, M R Stanton, Mrs S Stanton, S E Field, Mrs L De Villecourt & A D Bowler
ATC Australian Derby winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a head at this track Bm94 September 7 over 1600m defeating Galeron carrying 60kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at this track 7 Stakes on September 21 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Fangirl with 59kg at $61. Well weighted and will prove hard to run down.
9
WINONA COSTIN
OLD GOLD, WHITE DIAMONDS, gold sleeves,white DIAMOND ARMBANDS, gold cap,white DIAMOND
13 766x1 CHRYSAOR
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 51.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Bell View Park Stud, V Y K Ip, M A Rolfe, Mrs R A Glasgow, Mrs M F Rusk, G Dakin, CGO Racing, Mrs A M Howlett, G J Rigby & S L Williams
Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at Flemington LR Tontonan September 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Nicolini Vito with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Fred Best on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Roll On High with 57kg at $51. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again from the good draw.
5
CRAIG WILLIAMS
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, WHITE CAP
14 258x0 MOLLY BLOOM
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
A Kheir, Forest Partnership (Mgr: Mrs B O'sullivan), J Palmer, J O'Neill, A Marshall, B Anderson, K Morey, C Kwok, D Lye, B Verryt, Mrs D Verryt, T Maddern, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), S Lewin, Merricks Station, B Secatore, Bromfield Park P/L, AK Racing & KYPU
New Zealand 1000 Guineas winner. Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn ran last of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Theo Marks on September 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Encap carrying 53kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Doomben in the G2 The Roses on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Scarlet Oak with 56.5kg at $4. Others seem to have her measure.
3
ZAC LLOYD
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
15 0x273 ARCTIC GLAMOUR
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
4YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, C N Allen, C Moore, Ms T L Arnott, Mrs K S Cowell, Mrs S T Gardiner, D Gardiner, J R M Conroy, K Rice, B D Rice, N L Pinder, Mrs C A Pinder, Better Win (Mgr: T Juric), A M Pinder, Mrs K L Pinder, R W McClymont, Belsin Thoroughbreds & Mrs L N Fleeting
Multiple Group 2 placegetter. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Gold Pend on September 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Makarena carrying 54kg at $9.50. Before that 7th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Royal Patronage carrying 54kg at $12. On the quick back up and maps well; place best.
6
ANDREW ADKINS
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK POM POM
16 403x1 MCHALE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood) & O Enriquez
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after three months won by a nose at this track G3 Bill Ritchie September 21 over 1400m defeating Gringotts with 53kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Wyong Bm78 March 20 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating True Crime carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Drawn out today and look for him late.
15
RACHEL KING
WHITE, GREEN CUT DIAMOND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP
17 926x5 AUSBRED FLIRT
BRAD WIDDUP
6YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor & YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski)
Group 2 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie on September 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Terra Mater carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at Wyong Provmid Champ March 30 over 1350m defeating Strait Acer carrying 57kg at $3.50. Looks tested in this field.
2
R JONES
GREEN, YELLOW AUSBRED LOGO, SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
18 13x54 KINTYRE
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
Laurel Oak, 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, Whinging Poms (Mgr: J T Fathers), J V Murphy, B Pendlebury, D Hanckel & T Hutchinson
Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Royal Patronage with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Bill Ritchie on September 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mchale carrying 54kg at $16. Underrated gelding who has the ability to give this a shake.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
19 30x11 FIRESTORM
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 50.0KG
E G C Ritchie
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.6 len at Rosehill Bm78 September 14 over 1500m defeating Chica Mojito carrying 58kg at $19. Second run from a spell won by a head at Rosehill Bm88 September 28 over 1900m on a rain affected track defeating Unusual Legacy with 58kg at $10. Undefeated in two runs back and not to be underestimated.
13
MARK DU PLESSIS
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
20 52623 GALERON
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
Teme Valley (Mgr: R Ryan) & Aura Racing (Mgr: R Ryan)
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Bm88 on September 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Floating with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm94 on September 7 over 1600m, head behind Major Beel carrying 58kg at $3.80. Racing well and goes into the exotics.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Green, Black Diamond, Black Sleeves, Green Armbands, Green Cap And Black STAR
21 4x951 FLOATING
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  GREY  GELDING 50.0KG
A R Margan, D H North, Mrs V A Davis-Raiss, T J Leese, M J Ferguson, P S Nicholl, S J Warncken, A G Fox-Smith & M G Williams
Dual acceptor. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm88 September 21 over 1600m defeating Bear On The Loose with 59kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track Bm94 on September 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Major Beel carrying 56kg at $5. Hard to have in this tougher line-up.
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R JONES
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP