Doomben   16 May 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

HKJC WORLD POOL ROUGH HABIT PLATE [GROUP 3] 2000m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Genuine tempo with Tambeloa leading the way. The Rough Habit Plate at Group 3 level over 2000m will round up the day, and good luck if you are still alive in the quaddie. SOLID GOLD (16) is a brilliant NZ trained filly who has won her last 2 starts at Ellerslie, going from maiden success straight to a G3 win. She cops a wide gate, but she can still complete a hat-trick of wins here. PROVIDENCE (2) was ridden cold in the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick 4 weeks ago, and charged home into second, finishing less than a length from the winner. He can have the last say here. O'SHEAMUS (6) was also running on in the same race as the second pick, and he has been steadily improving with each run back from a spell. Zac Purton picks up the ride, and the pair merits healthy respect. ONE STEP CLOSER (1) was a game sixth in the G1 ATC Derby at Randwick 6 weeks ago, and the drop back to 2000m won't be a problem. Stick with him for all quaddie combos. ACCIDENTAL BID (8) saluted in a weaker race over 2000m at Pakenham last time out. Include, SUGGESTED PLAY: Solid Gold can win again.
1 x0346 ONE STEP CLOSER
TOM CHARLTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C E Holt, R J Miller, Miss N M Miller, M J Miller, P G Miller, D Von Kotze, Mrs J D Scala, Mrs B M Stewart, J D Stewart, Prairie Racing (Mgr: R Yap), Slice Syndicate (Mgr: M J Cousins), M R Cawley, V Cefai, C A Benjamin, T Charlton, J M Jackson & FOS Enterprises (Mgr: C G Crockett)
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 4 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Green Spaces carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 8 at Rosehill in the G1 Rhil Gneas on March 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Autumn Boy with 56.5kg at $81. Much better result anticipated this line-up.
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M J ZAHRA
Royal Blue, Red Vee
2 x1772 PROVIDENCE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock, Corumbene Stud & Spartus Bloodstock
Last start 2nd of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 18 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Matias carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Autumn Break carrying 56kg at $3.80. Key chance capable of going on with it.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
3 x4424 KILMAN
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Brave Monarch with 57kg at $16. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 4 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Autumn Break with 56kg at $31. Worth following up.
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RYAN MALONEY
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 330x8 TAMBELOA
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), P O Small, L M Markowski, Mrs J A Darbin, J J McCarthy, Mrs J Cudmore, P Cudmore, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D L Horton, Thoroughbred G&B No. 4 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), M Scarborough & Mrs S L Franich
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up got back early 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on July 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Afloat carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Worth including.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 15x36 SOUTHERN PRINCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 23 over 1500m, slow going 1.1 len behind Change My Address with 60kg at $5. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Superfabulistic carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Looks hard to beat in this line up.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Black, Gold V, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x5584 O'SHEAMUS
TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N J Hoar, Mrs I O'Shea, Eminem Racing (Mgr: M N Scala), L D Freeman, P Hallett, P A Tasker, J L Finn, C Russell, Ms N Balafoutis, M C Davey, A J Leppinus & S Park
Last start 4th of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 18 over 2000m, 3 len behind Matias carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Storm Leopard with 56kg at $11. Tough to beat on best form.
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Z PURTON
Yellow, Brown Stripes And Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Brown Peak
7 33113 DEFENDANT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Waller, Marcstown Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Chan), Little D Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham), Ms M J Waller & A A Lockhart
Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on April 27 over 1800m, 4 len behind Shangri La Impact with 55kg at $13. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 February 27 over 1900m on a soft track defeating Think I Do carrying 59.5kg at $8. Can feature with the right run.
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TIM CLARK
Mauve, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Purple Stars, White Cap, Purple Star
8 20x11 ACCIDENTAL BID
CIARON MAHER
3YO  GR/B  COLT 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, P R Gould, Terrace No 3, A I Grant-Taylor, G A Laws, M Laws, A J Walker, M J Cairney, D M Rowley, J Lee, H Findlay, T Inglis, J R Lundberg, M G Howlin, High-End Racing Club, M G Priadko, D J D Warner, M J Saadie & AB Accidental Bid
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1600m in soft going defeating Shindy with 59kg at $3.20. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 7 len win at Pakenham Bm62 April 16 over 2000m in the wet defeating Diamond Gust with 60.5kg at $3.20. Drawn out but a threat.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 1x300 SPECIAL ARTIST
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R M Worbey
Last start 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Brave Monarch with 57kg at $71. The start before that 13th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Brave Monarch carrying 57kg at $31. Can feature with the right run.
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V DURIC
Yellow, Black V, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black V
10 21x15 VIEWPOINT
NACIM DILMI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 April 14 over 1400m defeating Noble One with 59kg at $1.85. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Hawkesbury Midway Bm72 on May 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Bella Khadijah carrying 57kg at $2.70. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
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Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
11 6x516 FREDDIE BASSETT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Most recently 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on April 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Shangri La Impact carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that won by 1.2 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn April 15 over 1600m defeating Above The Law with 59kg at $5. Likely to find this out of reach.
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M HARLEY
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
12 33213 FALCON LAIR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, S H Ly, T Rizk, A K Voller, Ms D J Rochfort, Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), N A Warren & W A Collins
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 2020m, 0.8 len behind Zuleika with 58kg at $2.35. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 March 26 over 2000m defeating Goofinator with 54.5kg at $2.50. Not far away last time. Can feature with the right run.
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BEN THOMPSON
White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lis, Red Cap
13 62x08 MR WORTHINGTON
JOE GLEESON
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs K M Gleeson, J Sherman, R S Flynn & W N Pacek
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 12th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Brave Monarch with 57kg at $201. Second-up 8th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Brave Monarch with 57kg at $151. Leaning to others this time.
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DAMIEN BOCHE
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
14 8x314 INSPIRED LEGEND
LES BRIDGE
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Most recently 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 18 over 1500m in soft going defeating Audenzia with 58.5kg at $14. Will need to do a bit more.
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B MELHAM
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
15 12425 SOVERATO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
O T I Racing, A Berry, Mrs C Hickey, Ms D Linnane, J Boyd, A Boyd, A Fong, Big Timer (Mgr: T J Frost), P A Tasker, I Paton, 2W (Mgr: S Dyson), R Bow, J Gurrieri, N Davidson, D L Blumberg, T L Franey, Mrs D A Paterson, Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo) & Step Aside (Mgr: M G Donegan)
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 11 over 2400m, 5 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56kg at $7.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Profoundly carrying 57.5kg at $3. Deserves another chance.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
16 x4311 SOLID GOLD
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Waikato Stud Ltd
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.3 len at Ellerslie G3 Trelawney April 18 over 2100m in soft going defeating La Diem with 55kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1600m in soft going defeating Modelo with 56kg at $2.70. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
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TOMMY BERRY
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 70361 CASTELLO GRANDE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, M E Kleimeyer, T A Poteri, D J Liddy, P D Nugent, C L Lagerroth, Mrs LL Conroy, G Conroy, Mrs A J Di Tommaso, P Di Tommaso, R J Yates, M E Green, J Millman, D D Mceniery, P Cross & Ms L J Yates
Most recently settled well back; won by 3 len at Eagle Farm 3yo May 6 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Peccavi carrying 57kg at $4.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, 1.75 len behind Rock Ya carrying 55kg at $7.50. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
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DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
18 0x711 CERTIFY
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), Sunlight Syndicate (Mgr: W M Preston), D J Frame, P G Flanders, A & F Racing (Mgr: A J Fiteni), W B Thomas & J I Gillies
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Ipswich Cl1-Sw May 4 over 1950m on a soft track defeating Empire Of Art carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Before that won by 0.9 len at Gold Coast Mdn April 10 over 1700m defeating Tszyuya with 59kg at $2.20. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Cerise, French Grey Maltese Cross
19 1x621 BEAUTY SWIFT
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
H C Kwok
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 29 over 2000m defeating Luna Bay carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Scone Bm66 on April 13 over 1700m, neck behind Hammoon Sensation with 55kg at $3.80. Not keen on his chances this time.
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M RODD
Black, White Spots, Pink Sleeves And Cap, White Hoops
20 17x04 TOBY'S TRUSTY
WILLIAM KROPP
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K S Kropp
Third-up today. First-up got back early 11th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Brave Monarch carrying 57kg at $101. Second-up 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm 3yo on May 6 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Castello Grande carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Would have to improve sharply.
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Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
21 3x034 SUMMATION
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), S J Williams, R K Smith, M A Tobin, D J Cleary, P D Brownsdon, Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Ms J Findlay, B Hanly, P Waldren & Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Canara carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cg&E Cl1 on April 22 over 1350m, 0.9 len behind Duomo carrying 57kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
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Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves