Rosehill   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

NSW JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP 1300m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.90)  

The Novelist is the probable leader in the small field. YOSHINOBU (12) has always showed ability but failed to deliver on a regular basis. Recently gelded and returned with a strong win in a BM78 over 1200m here a fortnight ago. Tackling a much better field here but drops 5kgs. Can go on with the job. WAR ETERNAL (3) is yet to place in six first-up runs so ignore the last result when fresh from a year off the scene. Dual Group placegetter who loves the sting out of the ground so he might be the value play. THE NOVELIST (2) has been freshened up since failing in the Group 3 Healy at Eagle Farm five weeks ago. Big trial winner recently. Likely leader but would prefer a firmer deck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Yoshinobu to win.
1 9x624 RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R Roulston, G Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Ms C Li, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), T Eddy, R Goldbloom, D Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Leung), P Heinz, Irish Racing (Mgr: J Cantillon) & M Player
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Zou Sensation with 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hughes with 55kg at $13. Strong contender on best form.
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TIM CLARK
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 2x290 THE NOVELIST
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Bogota, Ladies Equine Group, FBO Racing, Mrs R Guan, Mrs K Hughes, Mrs M Lee, Mrs M Cresswell, Tricolours Sunlit, Crameri & O'Neil, Ms T McGuffog, Mrs H Thomas, Mrs B Ryder, Mrs M Gavegan, Mrs B Gardiner, Mrs A Aldons, Mrs R Stanford & Mrs B Guilfoyle
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Metalart carrying 54.5kg at $20. The race before that 9th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Bob Charley Ao on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind In Flight carrying 54kg at $7. Capable of much better and deserves another chance in this company.
1
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
3 315x8 WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow
Second-up. First-up after a year 8th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 25 2024 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Diamond Diesel carrying 60kg at $17. Always improves second-up and looks a silly price.
3
J PARR
Royal Blue, Red V
4 x6x00 ANOTHER ONE
GARY COLVIN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G Colvin, B Dwyer, T Dwyer, D Button, D Mcloughlin, G Price, Leadbitter Racing (Mgr: A J Leadbitter), P McRedmond, Bankcard Bandit Synd (Mgr: T A Green), Glasgow Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Glasgow), Mrs K Colvin, Drueberoe (Mgr: S Oehm) & W Worland
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 10th of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Headley Grange carrying 56kg at $201. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Flemington Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 10 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 60.5kg at $71. Hard to make a case.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
5 58530 ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 53kg at $31. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Headley Grange with 53kg at $51. Not keen this time.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
6 2610x ELETTRICA
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, Morgcam Racing, Yagoona Schooners Racing, Forest Six, Lucky Eight Racing, Shamrock Racing, Wing House Racing, D Ryan, S Hannan, D Menzies, C Payne, R Armstrong & Mrs M Sayers
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track in the G1 Coolmore March 15 over 1500m, 10 len behind Lady Shenandoah carrying 51kg at $26. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm78 October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Fire Star carrying 58.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns.
10
BRAITH NOCK
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
7 2368x GERIATRIX
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D A J Kelt, Mrs B N Kelt, A J Scott, Mrs L J Scott, J M L Bloodstock (Mgr: L Petagna), G Clarke, P W O'Rourke & M P Brown
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Wyong Bm100 January 11 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Grand Impact carrying 54.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Hastings in the G1 Tarzino Trphy September 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Grail Seeker with 58.5kg at $27.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Emerald Green, Red Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 22011 KING OF ROSEAU
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
C T Hay, P M O'Shea, A J Pustetto, G T Charles, V Ponzio, Ms S Bissett, S Triplett, L R Reckwell, G Hale, S E Green, M J Borck, P B Goyen, B J Lenaghan, R Proctor, P J Hanrahan, Mrs G Kabouris, R G Richards, P Browney, N Farrell & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett)
Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track Bm88 July 19 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Kerguelen carrying 56kg at $3.60. The start before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.4 len at this track Cg&E Bm78 June 14 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Snack Bar carrying 59kg at $14. SCRATCHED.
4
TOM SHERRY
Pale Blue, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo, Red Pulse Racing Horse Logo On Cap
9 412x4 BUNKER HUT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Darby Racing, F J Biviano, Chicken Dinner Punter Club (Mgr: R V J Robertson), B Docherty, C J Duggan, Grand Reserve, J T Killorn, G Michael, L A Noronha, R L Salvestro, Sir JA, J Volpato, D Wilden-Constantin, A S Worpel, Darby Racing Bunker Hut, HuntyMcHud Racing & Thuzz Park Racing
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track Bm88 on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Cloudland with 55.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on December 14 over 1400m, nose behind Perfect Thought with 59kg at $4. Will be hard to beat with that run under the belt.
2
REGAN BAYLISS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 x6700 FLYING CRAZY
JAKE HULL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Equi-Com Syndications (Mgr: P D Bishop), W B Forrester, P Bishop, B Hulme, S K Wightley, M P Wilson, M P Mcpherson, S Akle, Miss E M Stonnill Rosengreen, Mrs K M Stonnill, G J Peterson, G W Cassidy, Mrs L Cain, B Swanson, Ms G A Sharples, J Leo, Mrs K J Leo, L Stinson & C P Hackett
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that got back early 12th of 15 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 17 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind The Instructor carrying 53kg at $21. Unlikely to turn it around here.
4
R JONES
Orange, Black Equi-Com Syndications Logo And Cap
11 8054x OVERRIDING
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
N C Doyle & J D Morgan
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Newcastle Provmid Champ March 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Matcha Latte with 57kg at $11. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track Bm88 February 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Grand Impact carrying 58.5kg at $18. Has the job ahead.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
12 500x1 YOSHINOBU
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
O T I Racing, Ridgmont Farm, J A Baldacchino, C K V Lee, J F Webb, Mrs J A Green, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), Triton Lennox (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J M Gurrieri, P A Tasker, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, L D Freeman & Shamrock Crew Bar Racing (Mgr: A M Duffie)
Second run back. First-up after three months won by a neck at this track Cg&E Bm78 July 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Iron Man with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track in the LR Darbymunro on March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Autumn Glow with 56kg at $26. Can get the job done again.
4
ZAC LLOYD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
13 4210x ZONDEE
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Randwick Bm88 February 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yorkshire carrying 56.5kg at $14. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm78 August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Roma Avenue with 59kg at $10. Will be better next time around.
9
J FORD
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
14 7x009 DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Getafix carrying 58.5kg at $201. The race before that ran last of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Accredited with 58kg at $151. SCRATCHED.
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Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes