Rosehill   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

RACING AND SPORTS DONCASTER PRELUDE 1500m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 6.01)  

Strong pace with Glint Of Silver, Willaidow and Sandpaper pushing forward, closely attended by Sibaaq and Just Folk. NEW ENDEAVOUR (6) drifted back on resumption and warmed up late when sixth over 1500m in the G2 Ajax here. Has a better second up record and can race much closer today. Top claims. DUCASSE (10) sat in behind the speed and was left flat footed in the straight when a plugging fifth over 1500m in the G2 Ajax Stakes. Loves the sting out and the wide draw shouldn't pose a problem. Top three player. SANDPAPER (7) away quickly and pulled out plenty late with a head win over Amenable in the G3 Newcastle Stakes over 1400m. Clark sticks and has a fitness edge over most of these. AMENABLE (2) massive effort first up in the G3 Newcastle Stakes and he's clearly come back a more polished gelding. Stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: New Endeavour to win.
1 1x438 JUST FOLK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Elliott, Mrs C A Elliott, Ms L B Korgvee, R A Alexander, Mrs S L Roderick, B R Hurst, H Kelly, M F Dickens, R W Mair, T Hunter, A J Graeber, N Hungerford, P J Murray, C Miller, R J Hickey, A N Woff, M T A Connell, The Hippologists (H Terry), Here's Luck Racing (J Deveney) & Mailbag Bloodstock
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on March 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Marble Arch carrying 57kg at $8. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rise At Dawn with 60.5kg at $7.50. Comes into the mix on a rain affected track.
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TOMMY BERRY
2 x70x2 AMENABLE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J MacLean, D Maclean, Mrs A MacLean, C Charteris, Killara Racing (C Lee), T Tonkin, H Bentley, P Sweeney, P Henley, Lifestylin 1 (G Cook), D Hollyman, Edward River Racing (R Taylor), BlueMoon Racing (R Cartledge), Pony Pals (M Williams), Carribean (S Cochrane), J Willcox-Litovkin & M Huff
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, slow going head behind Sandpaper with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 11th of 17 at this track Alan Brown on October 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Here To Shock with 57.5kg at $26. Hard to fault with a repeat of latest.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
3 70x40 REDIENER
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on March 1 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Iowna Merc with 56kg at $17. May need this to bring him to his top.
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DAMIAN LANE
4 1x152 WILLAIDOW
MARC CONNERS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), Mrs L L Thomas, Mrs K Russell & Mrs A Solagna
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, nose behind Iowna Merc carrying 54kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on March 1 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Iowna Merc with 55kg at $5. Needs to do more. Won't get his own way here and leaning to others.
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ZAC LLOYD
5 053x7 ENCAP
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G Portelli, R El Daghl, Valeri Racing (Mgr: F Valeri), Bamboo Bloodstock, MGSE, D T Carter, N J Cusick, R M Dick, Tudey Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, S R P M Racing, A T Staudacher, W Vasili, D J Wilson, Mrs C A Winfield, J A Forrest, P T Blair, Kiamala Racing, Ms C M Cox & M J Cox
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks on March 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind Royal Patronage with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up won by a head at this track G2 Theo Marks September 14 over 1300m defeating Bases Loaded carrying 54kg at $7. Can feature with the right run.
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N RAWILLER
6 790x6 NEW ENDEAVOUR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L M Nestadt, Teme Valley ( R Ryan), Ballylinch Stud (J O'connor), Bangaloe Stud (Miss J C Ritchie), EST F P Hume, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 8 (D You), T J Harry, T Needham, A D McClure, L Caminiti, H & M Racing (M Grogan), R H Morrison, H Tam, Ms S G Freeman-Matthews & C G Matthews
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Shannon on September 28 over 1500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Amor Victorious with 57kg at $26. Got out late on resumption and expecting a better performance here.
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RACHEL KING
7 13221 SANDPAPER
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
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
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a head at Newcastle G3 Ncle Stakes March 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Amenable with 54kg at $3. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Yorkshire carrying 58kg at $7. In peak form and has the speed to get across from the wide gate.
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TIM CLARK
8 31633 WEST OF AFRICA
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing, A R Lambert, Mrs K I Ward, P L Ward, Miss MF Cox, S Bluth, P Hickman, I Hopkins, G A Snow, M B Heffernan, Beartown 22 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), 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
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 2 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 53kg at $11. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Jamesruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ducasse with 57.5kg at $6.50. Suited this level and will be strong late.
11
TYLER SCHILLER
9 930x9 BERKSHIRE SHADOW
CIARON MAHER
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
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
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Zouatica with 56kg at $9. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57.5kg at $11. One for the exotics.
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JASON COLLETT
10 15x15 DUCASSE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), P T O'Brien, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins & Sledmere Stud
Third-up today. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Jamesruse February 22 over 1400m defeating Headley Grange with 56kg at $4.40. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Iowna Merc carrying 53kg at $3.20. Terrific chance on a rain affected track.
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TYLER SCHILLER
11 x8x32 GREBENI
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
I C Burford, T J Boland, M G Wallington, Ms J L Jones, P M Riccobon, Mrs R G Riccobon, Blowhole Racing (G P Koks), Par 3 Racing (G A Mchugh), Sort Of Kiama (J A Murphy), Bluedog Racing (R Harvey), The Beaches Pony Club (M J Murphy), Tyneside Oval Racing (J W Allen) & Matty Mud Guts (S Allen)
Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 8 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sandpaper with 54kg at $12. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qlty on October 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yellow Brick with 57.5kg at $11. Will be warming up late.
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K MCEVOY
12 130x5 WILLIAMSBURG
BRETT CAVANOUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Komune (Mgr: M L Lacy), Mermen (Mgr: M L Lacy), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison) & Miss S Williams
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Randwick in the G3 Sydney Stks October 19 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes March 8 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rustic Steel with 54kg at $12. Hard to have.
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R JONES
13 x5951 LAVISH EMPIRE
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
V Ferraro, Mrs N J Estall, V Monteleone, R A Wade-Cooper, D P Iocca, T Wheeler, V Grech, A Grech, B G Tie, G J Cavanagh, Mrs M Ferraro & H S Hueppe
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Zouatica carrying 54kg at $10. Before that 9th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind With Your Blessing with 59kg at $19. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
5
TOM SHERRY
14 789x3 SIBAAQ
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), N Bennett, B Molloy, B Britten, Romy's Room (Mgr: Mrs K Wymer), R Beattie, Mrs A Szuster, Gaire P/L (Mgr: D Molloy), T Stanley, A Stanley, M Eastmure, A Arkinstall, G Walker, Bennett Maid to Dream, J Gray, M Broadhead, Blackbird Power Racing No 1 & WayneJen
Second-up. First-up after eight months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track James Ruse on February 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ducasse carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Sky Lab with 56.5kg at $12. Looks tested against this line-up.
11
HARRY COFFEY
15 24x27 GLINT OF SILVER
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG
S Cameron, C J Swadling, D Smith, M C Irving, R J Danzic, J S Atkinson, N G Connon, M Connon, P D Saunders, T Bozinovski, K K C S Racing (Mgr: Ms L M Beaver) & S P Irving
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Randwick Bm88 on March 1 over 1200m, head behind Spring Lee with 59kg at $26. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm88 on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Les Vampires with 56kg at $7.50. Others have his measure.
5
J FORD
16 600x8 JIMI HENDRIX
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
C E Holt, E Lam Shin Cheung, P L Ward, M D Wiener, M J Grace, C Liu, Mrs J A Jarvin, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, P A Rapone, A F I Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), Mrs F E Middleton, Dr J R Ramsay, Dr V Garbharran, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson, Ms J D Mcguffie, Miss A S Neasham & Mrs L Holt
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track in the LR Atc Cup November 30 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Floating with 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup October 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Midnight Blue carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
ALYSHA COLLETT
17 x0x30 SCARLET OAK
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), T R Maddern, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), Werrett Bloodstock, A K Racing, Cookie Racing, M Hovey & Northern Beaches Racing
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 22 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Firestorm carrying 56kg at $10. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track in the G1 Coolmore on March 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lady Shenandoah carrying 51kg at $21. Can bounce back quickly from the draw.
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