Rosehill   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB HANDICAP 2000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.44)  

Cormac T is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. CORMAC T (8) stretches out to his preferred trip fourth up and ticks plenty of boxes for this. Never really happy in the heavy going when a plugging third over 1800m here. Braith Nock sticks from the low draw and can utilise his high cruising speed. Goes close. FREIGHT TRAIN (12) deep into the prep and showed enough on the line when eighth over 1800m at this track. Fitter now and will be strong late. HALF YOURS (6) chasing a hat-trick now but must carry an extra 3.5kg for this. Took control of the race in the straight when surging clear for a slick win over most of these in good style last time out. Trip won't pose a problem and stays in the mix. ASSAILANT (11) battled on bravely at his first Australian start when third over 1550m at Canterbury in easier class. Genuine staying type who can come on strongly for this. RISE TO IT (9) building slowly for this trip fourth up and down sharply in weight with Roper's claim. Assess on his good win at Moonee Valley over this trip last November. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cormac T finds his race.
1 9x019 SHAHZAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, CM Brown, A Kur, Mrs K R Sheedy, P L Ward, S W Bruhn, R McClure, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, C Liu, Dr J R Ramsay, T W Savage, T R King, Miss A S Neasham & K W Chia
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 31 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Touristic carrying 54kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm78 May 10 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Bestower carrying 58.5kg at $12. Outclassed.
15
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 8x8x4 BLANCHLAND
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J B Wilson, P C Larkin, TTI (Mgr: I C Burford), A G Zoanetti, D N Cundy, M Boland, F De Pasquale, L F Harrison, Ms M D Tichy, D A Banik, Mrs A Banik, A R Trevena, B Eddy, D N Larkin, K J O'Brien, B P Kneebone & M Tsang
Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last run 4th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Roadcone with 57.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation eased back early on 8th of 10 at Flemington 4yo+ Bm84 on November 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Angland carrying 58kg at $12. Strips fitter and has place prospects.
4
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
3 78420 DOUBLE CHERRY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C E Holt, W M Jago, Miss MF Cox, M A Ryan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, H M Bastone, Livnthedream (Mgr: B D Williamson), Y Shen, D Cicolella, T J Curran, D P Hickey, G R Ulrick, S J B Grimley, C J Ulrick, M B Conabere & G J P Van Ameyden
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track in the LR Mayors Cup on May 31 over 2000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Touristic carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, slow going neck behind Campaldino carrying 60kg at $12. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Red V
4 06300 GREGOLIMO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), M Bogoievski, G Devonport, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Kiwiana (Mgr: J B Hart),Top Level Racing, L Marin, R Saini, N Iannunzio, B Lyons, Mrs L Margery, B J Margery, Mrs D Molloy, M A Molloy & Lago Racing P/L
Last start failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dublin Journal with 59kg at $16. Before that ran last of 16 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 2 over 2000m, 21 len behind Flying Bandit with 55kg at $21. Likely to struggle again.
4
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
5 11115 GOOD PRIZE
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
A Vella, Ms C Vella & V Krogh
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Half Yours with 57kg at $8.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 21 over 1600m in the wet defeating Sounds Unusual carrying 58kg at $3.70. Minor place claims in this class.
11
CORIAH KEATINGS
Orange, Grey Stripes
6 7x211 HALF YOURS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), J B Biasin, D J Canny, G M Fox, Mrs G M Smith, J M Simmons, N B Smith, P R Farley, S M George, Terrace No 3 (Mgr: R H Allert) & A Guoga
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Bm78 May 31 over 1800m in the wet defeating Walking Painting carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that won by a neck at Seymour Bm64 April 15 over 1600m defeating Morrissette carrying 61.5kg at $1.60. Right in the mix again.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
Light Blue, Black Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Cap
7 8x723 QUANTUM CAT
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan)
Last start 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on May 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Glory Daze carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1800m, in the wet; head behind Jamberoo carrying 58.5kg at $4. Will need luck from the draw.
12
JACE MCMURRAY
Mauve, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Purple Stars, White Cap, Purple Star
8 3x313 CORMAC T
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, E Moullakis, P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, G W Aldridge, P I Sweeney, Mrs V I Humphreys, E G W Humphreys, Ms L J Watson, R G B Evans, G J Burton, M Fitzgibbon, H J Abel, T Danaher & B Danaher, Team McDonnell, Laurel Oak Cormac T
Useful gelding. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Half Yours with 56kg at $4.80. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Scone Bm78 May 17 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Gentileschi with 56kg at $11. Map looks good and will take catching.
2
BRAITH NOCK
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 1x403 RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias
Useful gelding. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 4 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Sounds Unusual with 60kg at $8.50. The start before that 11th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going 3 len behind Cormac T carrying 58.5kg at $51. Nice effort last time. Looking for a better performance today.
5
ANNA ROPER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 36636 KIND WORDS
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Petagna
At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Half Yours with 56kg at $11. Before that came from the tail of the field 3rd of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going nose behind Cormac T with 55.5kg at $14. Can hit the frame with the right run.
13
J PARR
Apple Green, Navy Blue Sash, Navy Blue And Yellow Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 x91x3 ASSAILANT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), L M Nestadt, Henderson Racing International (Mgr: D A Henderson), P L Ward, B J O'Brien, P I Sweeney, X Y Huang, D Bowden, Ms V M Anderson, J Petrakis, J D Widdows, C G Matthews, Ms S G Freeman-Matthews & Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson)
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Hell To Pay with 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Goodwood 3yo Rating 90 August 2 over 2212m defeating Wafei with 58kg at $4.20. This is well within his grasp.
6
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Gold, Purple Star, Gold And White Stars Sleeves, Purple Cap
12 36568 FREIGHT TRAIN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, C D Mathieson, R G Huxley, P J Prendergast, R G Dadd, A J Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci, M Gauci & B Bryant
Useful gelding. Last start 8th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Half Yours with 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on May 10 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Wonder Kid with 57kg at $3.50. Capable of bouncing back.
7
ANDREW ADKINS
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
13 17x60 AWESOME WONDER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Poppin' Champagne with 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Asgoodassobergets carrying 57kg at $21. Has ability and goes into the exotics.
10
ZAC WADICK
Yellow, Black And White Checked Band And Armbands, Yellow Cap
14 365x6 FUNAMBULIST
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), G C Curran, French Champas (Mgr: R Gulasekharam), K R Mader, Maverick Racing (Mgr: G S McCormack), G W O'Riley, Mrs J O'Riley, G J P Van Ameyden, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb & A Micmacher
Second run back. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 6 2024 over 2600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Circle Of Fire with 53kg at $14. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
15 168x0 LENAPE VIBE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Edited By with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 29 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pier Pressure carrying 57kg at $4.50. Fitter but others are better placed.
1
WIREMU PINN
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
16 42354 MISTERKIPCHOGE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
C J Waller, Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, M Digby, L Caminiti, M R Smith, N A Mitchell, P A Collins & A J Mee
Most recently 4th of 13 at this track Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 5 len behind Half Yours with 55kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 15 at Scone Bm78 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going neck behind Cormac T carrying 55kg at $8. Others look stronger.
9
J FORD
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
17 14x83 LENNOX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
O T I Racing, Hirecha Racing, K J Jones, F W Cook, L D Freeman, P A Tasker, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, P J Bartholomew, A H Goodfellow, R Hanmer, J C Higgins, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), J P Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms A K Freeman, P Gardiner, Mrs T Joel & Surpasser (Mgr: G Fawcett)
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Dame Commander with 57kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Gosford Cl1 on May 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Okami Star with 61kg at $3.30. Don't dismiss at the big odds.
13
WINONA COSTIN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap