Randwick   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE INGLIS INFLUENCE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.21)  

Solid tempo with Virgil's Gift leading from Maid Of Moolah and Flying Thinker. BELLA CORAZON (10) bounced off her good first-up third, with a fast finishing win over 1300m at Rosehill. Looks to have more to offer and can overcome the awkward gate. Go close. VIRGIL'S GIFT (12) sharp filly going nicely through her grades. Started hard in the market again at start three when a dominant on-pace winner over 1400m at Randwick Kensington with the 58.5kg. Will slide across from the wide gate and not too sure where her ceiling is. FLYING THINKER (2) talented mare who dictated the speed with the 58kg when a narrow fourth at her second run back behind Bella Corazon. Likely improver with genuine prospects. ALABAMA FOX (11) raced without luck in Group company last time in and returns from a let-up after two runs back. Since fitted with a 799m tick-over trial placing and Zac Lloyd sticks. Capable of taking this out. MAID OF MOOLAH (7) has gone to a new level this prep and will push forward from the inside gate and prove hard to get past. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bella Corazon can win again in a competitive contest.
1 319x8 ISLAND DREAM
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
K J Pooley & Mrs J L Pooley
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Bella Corazon with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 August 6 over 1550m on a heavy track defeating Shanoni carrying 60kg at $5.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.
3
SIENNA GRIMA
Pink, Purple Horseshoes And Cap
2 20x04 FLYING THINKER
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
D F Smith & Mrs L I Smith
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 58kg at $16. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 58kg at $9. Has a handy strike-rate and set to peak.
8
SAM CLIPPERTON
Red, White Seams, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 x4815 SUPER NUI
RON QUINTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Last start 5th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Midway Bm72 November 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Master Riley with 57kg at $13. Drawn well and stays in the mix.
2
LOUISE DAY
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
4 536x7 VIENNA VIXEN
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L Sewgoolam, Sewgoolam Racing Connection, Dr C Sewgoolam, S Sewgoolam, Miss K Edwards, D Hollyman, C Zun, K Bliesner, A Blythe, Mrs M Broadbent, D Chatley, JCR Thoroughbreds, J Lewis, C J M M P Racing, G O'Meara, Y Thai & N D'Souza
Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Weeping Woman with 58.5kg at $91. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Fire Of Etna with 56kg at $21. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Old Gold Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 7x14x GREY ICE
BEVAN LAMING
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
S B Laming, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), W D Von Bibra, G Baxter, A C Salter & Mrs M L Hopkinson
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Flemington Bm70 April 25 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind No Fuss with 59.5kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Caulfield F&M Bm78 April 5 over 1600m defeating Fiasco Tess carrying 54.5kg at $31. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
13
JADEN LLOYD
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
6 0127x AMPLIFY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A J Mihle, Horsepower Racing (Mgr: P J Zappara), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), Ravo Racing, W B Ramsey, C C Zun, W E Fletcher, A Franza, M P Carroll & S P Carroll
She is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Oaks June 7 over 2200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind You Wahng carrying 56.5kg at $61. On debut fifth of 8 at Canterbury F&M Mdn February 7 over 1250m, 3 len behind Scalable with 59kg at $21. Smart mare who will take great benefit from this run.
6
TIM CLARK
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
7 11167 MAID OF MOOLAH
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R L Lavender, Lady C M Broun, Ms S Gilder, Mrs S J Kelly, M J Lawrence, J Lee, Mrs L M McArthur, D R Quinn, S L Thompson & S R Tolmie
Last start 7th of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on December 7 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 57kg at $8.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on November 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hyperbolic with 57kg at $3.80. The inside gate brings her right into contention.
1
TOMMY BERRY
Black, White V I Over Inverted Eyebrow
8 6150x INVESTMENT
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P M Hodgens, J C Moss, K W Macintyre, R D Piper & M Malouf
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track Bm78 August 23 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Wuddzz carrying 54.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 June 25 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Frosty Girl with 58.5kg at $31. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Blue, White Stripes And Sleeves, Blue Seams And Cap, White Seams
9 273x1 AROHA STONE
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N C Doyle, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), R Bruns, Mrs H Hassett, Mrs M A Harmey & The Dream (Mgr: D B Mohr)
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cond Bm68 December 6 over 1350m defeating How Much Better with 54.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tasoraay carrying 55kg at $7.50. Worth including.
7
JASON COLLETT
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
10 26x31 BELLA CORAZON
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D G Basheer, S D Basheer, T G Roufos, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), C A Fitzgerald & C Bernick
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 52kg at $9. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Rosehill F&M Bm78 December 7 over 1300m defeating Changing Colours carrying 52kg at $3.70. Tough mare who can salute again.
11
ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, White Cross, Emerald Green Sleeves, Red Cap
11 92x42 ALABAMA FOX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D L Mills, N J Young, Miss M F Cox, Mrs D Iervese, Ms R A Hall, Ms B Verity, Ms B R Stell, D M Robinson, F G Bell, Hon. G J Williamson, J Francis, Mrs C M Cook, Bangaloe Stud, Yu Long Investments, P J V B Racing, Three Amigos, Tantrum Racing & Mundungus Racing
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 59 day letup. First-up 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on October 8 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Rubi's Serve carrying 56kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm68 on October 22 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Frosty Girl with 58kg at $3.70. Key chance expected to feature.
5
ZAC LLOYD
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
12 121 VIRGIL'S GIFT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), A G Stark, Vasamiry (Mgr: R A W Kelly), Mara (Mgr: C J Mara), Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 9 (Mgr: D You), J W Lyons, Ms J Turner, D Gollan, L J Stafford, Mrs K L Stafford, D T Moxon & J Carmichael
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 December 5 over 1400m defeating Emballee carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Rosehill F&M Bm64 on November 12 over 1500m, head behind The Mona Lisa with 57.5kg at $1.80. Exciting filly who looks up to this stiffer test.
9
RACHEL KING
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
13 15424 EMBALLEE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis)
Last start 2nd of 12 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 on December 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Virgil's Gift carrying 59.5kg at $9. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Rosehill F&M Bm64 on November 12 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 59.5kg at $9. Goes into the exotics.
7
K MCEVOY
Purple, White Hoops, Black Seams, Purple And White Quartered Cap