Randwick 27 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THE AUTUMN SUN AT ARROWFIELD HANDICAP 1800m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 4.97) |
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Strong early tempo with Shangri La Impact and Hammoon Sensation leading the way. SHANGRI LA IMPACT (5) is a tough mare with a solid win record. Good win first-up, then ran on well with the 59kg to finish an unlucky third over 1600m at Newcastle. Likely to push forward here and take holding out. KOOLIBAH (7) has improved sharply in her first prep winning her last two races by big margins in easier grade. Maps well and expected to figure prominently. KAAZI (6) has been in the market at his last couple of starts. Solid latest running fourth at Rosehill. Can improve. THE BIG BLUE (13) added to his fine record with a win over 1600m at Hawkesbury last time out. Can make an impact here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,7,6,
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BLACK BABYLON
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S E Sangster, G P Carmody, C B Elkington, A J Pearse, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), P J Prendergast, Mrs JDM Fagan, G Maris, Blue Arion Racing (Mgr: L Karnaghan), Box Seat Racing (Mgr: C Matheson), J D Mallick, T C Eddy, M H Wood, Hon. G J Williamson & Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 3 over 2400m, 8 len behind Bestower with 60kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn October 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Columbus carrying 60kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns. |
5 TOM SHERRY |
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SACRIFY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ANR Sacred Eye, J W Lyons, M G Mullavey, B Fitz-Gibbon, D V Simpson, G Luc, P L Ward, Cowarrie Partnership, Mrs J A Jarvin, Onthekitty, S G Luc, Ms J Schembri, P N Simpson-Morgan, S N Gordon, B Crouch, G H Greenaway, Mrs D K Delimitros, B T Hunt, Hon. G J Williamson & Mrs A S Archibald Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 8 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Night Agent with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 58.5kg at $18. Fitter and worth following up with the claim. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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DEFENDANT
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C J Waller, Marcstown Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Chan), Little D Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham), Ms M J Waller & A A Lockhart Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 February 27 over 1900m on a rain affected track defeating Think I Do carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Canterbury 3yo Mdn February 13 over 1550m defeating Willie Or Wong He with 58kg at $3.90. Looks tested from the gate. |
8 SIENNA GRIMA |
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NOBLER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A J A Bosma, A J Sutherland, R P Marshall, Dr K L Samson, T M Beer, G F Walling, J W D'Arcy, M Maloy, Ms L T Murphy, K Robinson, D G Arthur, R Noble, J F Hepburn, P J Donnithorne, W H O'Brien, N A Davidson, R K Batten & D J Kelman Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Trapdoor with 57.5kg at $11. Second-up 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 56kg at $5.50. Profiles nicely. Good type set to peak third-up. |
5 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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SHANGRI LA IMPACT
TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG X Y Huang, M S Huang & Highflyer Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Fletcher) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 March 3 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Exceed Perfection with 59kg at $2.10. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 11 over 1600m, neck behind General Soho carrying 59kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Finds a nice race and this trip suits from the low gate. |
1 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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KAAZI
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Archibald Racing, P K & A W Racing, S R Britten, Wingnut (Mgr: F Strazdins), N M Wilson, R T Frost, A F I Racing, S M Jones, M Aitken, M G Bettridge, S Carmody, D P Sinn, P F Guerra, Hon. G J Williamson, M Etinger, W B Keighran, D P Hickey, Farah Racing, ANR Kesara & M C Gift Syndicate Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Rosehill Bm68 on April 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Koolibah carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Glad You Think So carrying 52kg at $7.50. Expecting more today. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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KOOLIBAH
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG N Morgan & C J Waller Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 2.75 len at Rosehill Bm68 April 6 over 2000m on a soft track defeating California Grass with 56kg at $1.85. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at Doomben Mdn-Sw March 18 over 2070m defeating Crypto Magic with 56.5kg at $3.60. Deep into the campaign and can keep the winning momentum going. |
3 N RAWILLER |
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FREDDIE BASSETT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S D Manion, Nedicki, L A Hick, Double C (Mgr: D R Chisholm), Lexen Racing (Mgr: G A Osmond), P J Liebke, M P Flannery, R D Millner, Mrs W R Hick, J C Williams, K Bounader, A L Kirkwood-Scott, R L Humberston, G B Clark, D J Murphy, T J Murphy, P G Mackay, L W Miller, Old Cheese & Triple Crown Dargana Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Wyong Mdn on March 28 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Wishful Thinker carrying 59kg at $3.30. Second-up won by 1.2 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn April 15 over 1600m defeating Above The Law with 59kg at $5. Fitter again but this is a tougher assignment. |
5 TOMMY BERRY |
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SCOTTISH PEARL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G R Allen, P M Chilton, Sarge & Friends Two (Mgr: R J D'Argent), D A Gingell, M A Grant, Knuckleheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), S C Lamont, T A Mesite, Mrs C A Read, S J Read, J R Saltmarsh, C Smith, D Wilden-constantin & Darby Racing Pearl of the Night (Mgr: S G Darby) Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind General Soho with 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Gosford Bm64 on August 29 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Mama Joy with 56.5kg at $3.50. Still early in the prep and needs a few more runs. |
8 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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CHOKUTO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 21 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cuban Cigar carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 8 over 1500m, 5 len behind Night Agent with 56.5kg at $13. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive. |
4 TIM CLARK |
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HAMMOON SENSATION
RODNEY NORTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P S Frampton & Mrs B F M Frampton Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Olympian with 59.5kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Scone Bm66 April 13 over 1700m defeating Beauty Swift with 57kg at $3.10. Fitter but needs to go to a new level. |
7 R JONES |
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VARJAK
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Kheir, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, B J O'Brien, L Petagna, Madden Bloodstock, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Cookie Racing, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing, S A Lewin, A K Racing, G Clarke, P W O'Rourke, Mrs A M Perry, B Perry, C R Nelson & P Coffey Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Storm Leopard with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Gosford Cl1 on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind I Am Wild with 60kg at $3.10. Has ability and deserves another chance in this grade. |
11 K MCEVOY |
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THE BIG BLUE
TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Magoookies (Mgr: G W Monkhouse), G R Tomlinson, S J Campbell, M Angelos, P Lucas, S J Young, S Croft, P Salakas, N Socratous, L Ellas, J Dugan, G Cardillo, B Fuller, A Santorinios, C M Parras & A Harmanis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on March 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Mister Martini carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Crusader Voyage with 59kg at $2.60. Just out of Maiden grade and has plenty of upside. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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