Rosehill   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

HYLAND RACE COLOURS AJAX STAKES 1500m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from Sandpaper, Globe and Cristal Clear matching motors ahead of Willaidow. ENXUTO (7) comes to Sydney after the two eye catching runs in Melbourne and will relish the good tempo. No match for the classy Birdman when a gritty second over the mile in the G2 Blamey at Flemington. Unlucky not to finish closer in the Ingham last December and gets his chance here. LORD PENMAN (6) justified the heavy support on resumption with a decisive victory over 1400m at this track in the James Ruse. This should be the launching pad for bigger Autumn riches. Top-three contender. CRISTAL CLEAR (8) went quickly through the grades last time in and looks to have come back even stronger judging by the two good trials. Will go forward from the low draw and prove hard to run down. MILITARIZE (2) encouraging return when fourth in the G3 Liverpool City Cup over 1300m at Randwick. Would prefer a bit of cut out of the ground but will be suited with the strong tempo. Each way. GLOBE (1) Caulfield Stakes winner resuming with the two sharp trial wins. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Enxuto and Lord Penman can slug it out.
1 2421x GLOBE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R T D Racing, Paddy's Pals, P S Farrugia, Pursuit Racing, G W Fielding, A F W Enterprises, Seagull Lads, The Weekend Collective, C McLeish, G N Franklin, Fabanden, EST D M Lester, A P Grant, M W Haydon, L McGlynn, D Bell, Globetrotters & Ms L B Korgvee
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 3 len Caulfield G1 Caulfield Stks October 11 over 2000m defeating Treasurethe Moment carrying 59kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Hcp August 23 over 1523m, a long neck behind Hard To Cross with 59kg at $4.80. Comes to hand quickly and fitted with two trial wins, respect.
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TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
2 523x4 MILITARIZE
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Newgate B'stock, China Horse Club Racing, Horse Ventures, Newgate SF, Trilogy, Go B'stock Aus, Carpe Diem, Grant B'stock P/L, Aston B'stock, Nick Vass B'stock, Pinecliff Racing, GW Holdings, Nocab Racing, Laurel Oak Arize,W Duck P/L,Allam Family Racing,MVL No1,Merricks Station,S Doughty & J Abrahams
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Randwick 7 Stakes on September 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $21. Tempo suits and will be strong late.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
3 7320x ROBUSTO
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing Robusto, G F Boyd, R P Commisso, W D D Racing, Couldn't Could We, D A Gingell, B A Hodgson, A G Hodgson, Tradie Saturday, Mrs D E Kleidon, HuntyMcHud Racing, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, J W Stone, Grand Reserve, C M Vardy, Waverley Racing, Longshot Rock, A D Edwards & J Pizanias
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Wyong The Lakes January 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Chica Mojito with 61kg at $7. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter November 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Coal Crusher carrying 59kg at $17. Goes into the exotics.
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TIM CLARK
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
4 02615 SANDPAPER
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
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
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Heffernan on February 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $8.50. Before that won by a long-neck at Randwick LR Carrington January 24 over 1400m defeating Thunderlips carrying 59kg at $2.70. Others rate better this time.
4
JASON COLLETT
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 76x10 WILLAIDOW
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), Mrs L L Thomas, Mrs K Russell & Mrs A Solagna
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track G3 Japan Ra Plate January 31 over 1200m defeating The Instructor with 56kg at $4.60. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 55kg at $13. Tested against some of these.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Purple, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Yellow Cap
6 720x1 LORD PENMAN
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
A J A Bosma, S B Marsh, P Vinaccia, D S Howard, A J Howard, S F Single, M Allnutt, P R Baker, Mrs B C Baker, W J Hamilton, Dr P H Mitchell, M F McCullough, W V Flowerday, B Marsh, J D Widdows, Mrs C L Wade, G F Wade & R B Marsh
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Jamesruse February 21 over 1400m defeating Palmetto with 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on September 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fortune carrying 59kg at $2.35. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up at this level.
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ZAC LLOYD
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
7 24x32 ENXUTO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
R Griffiths, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (M: R Legh), J Matthews, N Matthews, Dr O Chan, Just Racing (M: P W Elliott), T Dzelalija, Ms L Kuhl, T Holbrook, P Holbrook, W Jennings, A Penglase, M McKelvie, Mrs C Mckelvie, J Gunston, P Greentree & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (M: J Guscic)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 56kg at $8.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Birdman with 55kg at $7. Set to peak after returning good figures in the Blamey, go close.
2
TYLER SCHILLER
Navy, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
8 1266x CRISTAL CLEAR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Namoi Connection (Mgr: D R W Chiplin), J A Cross, J D Racing (Mgr: D A Sayer), Briboys (Mgr: P G Ward), A J Hannelly, Miss K Bartlett, S Zreik, C J Gibson, Asparagus Racing, R W Cohen, L Maurici, Ms C Sutherland, M Car & J Penfold
Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 20 at Randwick in the LR Big Dance November 4 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Gringotts with 53kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 July 30 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind The Replicant with 58.5kg at $11. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Underrated gelding who gets his chance f
3
BRAITH NOCK
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
9 x9045 WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
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
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 8 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Green Fly carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Jamesruse on February 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lord Penman carrying 57kg at $26. Respect on the back up.
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RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Red V
10 3x7x7 PORTLAND
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Snap & Run Racing (Mgr: M J Burns), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), D J O'Connor, Mrs H J O'Connor, D J House, A J Mahar, L H Mckenzie, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, D P Rix, B S David & M J Farley
Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last outing eased back early on 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind King Of Roseau with 53.5kg at $201. At only start last preparation 7th of 20 at Naas Hcp on October 13 2024 over 3218m, 7 len behind Comfort Zone with 58kg at $9. Hard to have.
6
K MCEVOY
Royal Blue, Lime Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
11 04269 THUNDERLIPS
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), K Chehab, S Chehab, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Ettridge, S La Rocca, Lustre Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G C Spratt), N Tayar, C D Taylor, G Duffy-Smith, R A Dagwell & J Grainger
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track Jamesruse on February 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Penman with 56kg at $5. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at Randwick Gardenia on February 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sun God carrying 55kg at $9.50. Outclassed.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Black, Green Disc, Black M, Green Sleeves, Hooped Cap