Rosehill   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.53)  

A solid tempo is anticipated with Memoria and Pokerjack kicking up to hold out the next wave. SANCTIFIED (14) doesn't know how to run a bad race and gets the economical run from the low draw here. Had to work hard early and never surrendered in the straight with a game third over 1300m at this track. Back slightly in trip and shapes as a solid top-three player. EXIT FEE (15) strengthened over the break and all four runs in Highway class this prep have been sound. Proven at this level and maps well over his preferred trip. Will be strong late. COUPLES RETREAT (12) saluted at this track two runs back, then jumped in weight and failed to close off when eighth over 1100m at this track. Looking for the 1200m now and expected to go close with the good weight drop. STAGNUM (16) back from a lengthy spell and has a lethal fresh record. Rounded up inferior opposition first-up to score over 1300m at Randwick Kensington last October. Back with the two trials and Tyler Schiller sticks. Respect. READY TO SHINE (8) in career best form and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sanctified and Exit Fee can fight it out.
1 215x3 STEEL MOVE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cripps carrying 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1429m, slow going long-neck behind British Poet with 60.5kg at $2.40. Has won second up in the past and not to be overlooked.
2
BRAITH NOCK
Royal Blue
2 066x0 FLYING TRAPEZE
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
G Portelli, Portelli Flying Trapeze, Mrs L Horseman, Mrs N Rose, Ms D Abrahams, Mrs G Daley,Thoroughbred Girls No. 10, Mrs K Johnson,C Duggan, Ms K Salisbury, Mrs G Gammage, Champagne Sheilas, Mrs F Schifilliti, Mrs L Morton, Mrs S Wallace, Mrs A E McCrory, Mrs Barker, Ms K Wood, A Roden & M Psaltis
Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 14 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 57kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Randwick Bm88 on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 58.5kg at $61. Outclassed.
7
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White And Red Spots Cap
3 891x5 MEMORIA
KRIS LEES
6YO  GR/BL  MARE 60.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Memo (NZ) (Mgr: A Groves), Ms M Baensch & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Istolea Merc with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on November 28 over 1250m, 5 len behind Balkans with 59kg at $10. Tested from the draw.
13
WILLIAM STANLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom
4 37x08 MOGO MAGIC
SCOTT COLLINGS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N P Schofield, C J Ward, A J Hall, M H Cowling, A D Ward, G L Polimeni, L L Young, A S Neate, J A Peterson, Miss R Hogan, Mrs N C Neate, Mrs V J Ward & J R Brown
Third-up today. First-up couldn't go on with it; ran last of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Golden Straand carrying 61kg at $21. Last start 8th of 14 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 8 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 56.5kg at $19. Not keen on his chances.
13
AARON BULLOCK
Orange, Black Star And Black Seams On Cap
5 x870x JUST TOO FLY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Randwick Bm78 December 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Theblade carrying 55kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at this track Bm78 November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tuned carrying 58kg at $14. Gelded over the break and prefer
10
ANDREW ADKINS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
6 x80x1 STARDEEL
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S La Rocca, A Stephenson, M J Davidson, S Chehab, K Chehab, A Ettridge, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S Millar), N Tayar, C D Taylor, Dreckow Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs G T Dreckow), S Gaitanos, B P Lewis, D Lesjak, C Carracher, Mrs E M Perham, P Perham, C I D H Hyde, B Fokkens, A Proctor & D Ucchino
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 1.0 len at this track Cg&E Bm78 May 30 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Midnight Opal carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 15th of 18 at Gold Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Now Is The Hour with 57kg at $26. Tricky map today, slim place prospects.
14
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Green Disc, Black M, Green Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 x509x YOSHINOBU
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing, C K V Lee, J F Webb, Mrs J A Green, Thefifthhole Racing, Triton Lennox, 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), G D Sheehan, MGR Racing (Mgr: M J Sorridimi) & A N Brown
Dual acceptor. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 March 4 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Conchiero with 61.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 18 at Gold Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw January 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Now Is The Hour with 58.5kg at $12. Winkers go on and must be kept safe.
11
TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 15212 READY TO SHINE
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, J R Attard, Maroun Family (Mgr: D Maroun), N Role, R P Tobias, W Harvey, K M Wong, C Condos, D P Tidswell, V Pelias, Ms C Hayes, E G P Stevens, Ms T Mellor, M Pontin & S M Young
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 8 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 54kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 April 15 over 1200m defeating Swift Legend carrying 59kg at $7. In career best form and stays in the mix.
12
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves And Red Cap
9 x0835 BALKANS
RICHARD LITT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R Litt, T McDermott, M R Belcher, M N Bayly, S Rock, J Jacobson, D Hardy, J Pereira, L B Kunde, Mrs D E Patterson, D J Patterson, Dr J Brazel & W T Brazel
Last start 5th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Island Dec carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on June 8 over 1250m, 0.7 len behind Perfect Picture carrying 60kg at $15. Slim place contender.
8
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Royal Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
10 27x50 SNACK BAR
BJORN BAKER
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
S G Darby, F J Biviano, A J Boud, D J Carson, Mrs J Chilton, ConTrim Racing (Mgr: M Condron), D A Gingell, Shout For Three (Mgr: M P Hilder), J F Neilsen, G J Pratley, M Rancic, Mrs C A Read, S J Read, Mrs N E Ross, Coco's Crew, Cobia Racing, Snack Bar & Dusty Moon Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Prima Bella carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Second-up ran last of 13 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Big Papa carrying 58.5kg at $11. Likely to struggle again.
4
REGAN BAYLISS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 335x9 CANDLEWICK
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  GR/B  MARE 56.0KG
Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds)
Second-up. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Super Norwest carrying 58.5kg at $4. Bar plates and blinkers go on, happy to watch.
13
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Red, White Sash, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
12 5x318 COUPLES RETREAT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman), V Rondla, K J Marr, G P Whitham, Dr O K Chan, M J Chittick, G P Schwieters, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), The Vale Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C J Fox) & Hon. G J Williamson
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Shropshire Lad with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track 3&4yo Bm72 May 30 over 1100m in the wet defeating Confidentiality with 54kg at $7.50. Well in with the claim and can finally tick the 1200m box.
5
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
White, Old Gold Falcon Symbol And Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 x5940 POKERJACK
TASH BURLEIGH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L Polyviou & Dr D H Smith
Last start ran second last of 14 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Stardeel carrying 57kg at $41. Can't see him figuring in the finish.
9
ZAC WADICK
Red, Black Halves, Striped Sleeves
14 x3213 SANCTIFIED
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G Ryan), M Davidson, Stag's Leap (Mgr: A Williams), M Wood, Mrs M Wood, Gubernatorial Racing (Mgr: M Murphy), East Coast Seth (Mgr: J Murphy), Blowhole Stewie, Ponderosa Princesses, Stellar Racing, Tyneside Oval Racing, Matty Mud Guts, J Plozza, Peake Racing & P Murphy
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Big Papa carrying 56kg at $9.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 20 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Supermassive carrying 58.5kg at $6. Maps well and can put these away.
3
K MCEVOY
Red And Black Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
15 x2132 EXIT FEE
DANNY WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams), C M Mackintosh, Mrs J L Mackintosh, Ms S M E Connolly, W B Rosser, T A Gale, M T McCleery, M J McKeown, K Menz, S Lambert, S E Wright, B A Potter, N N Darias, Mrs C Kinsela, Ms S Kinsela & R K McKeown
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Chains Of Love carrying 61kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind She Within carrying 61kg at $3.30. Drops in the weight and proven at this level.
6
J FORD
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
16 44x1x STAGNUM
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Ms L Louey, C Sita, Bricknell Family (Mgr: L A Bricknell), Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester), Croatia Crew (Mgr: Ms N K Bricknell) & Croatia Crew Too (Mgr: Ms N K Bricknell)
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 October 8 over 1300m defeating Verbil carrying 58kg at $3.80. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on June 14 2025 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Winning Proposal with 56.5kg at $9.50. Finished sixth in a Rosehill trial over 900m on June 19. Good fresh gelding who will be charging late.
10
TYLER SCHILLER
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
17 x35x9 ZOURIPPER
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Parsons Creek, Mrs V B Mossman, Mrs G Smith, Mrs J A Blomberg, Mrs M E Deutscher, C Van Selm, E G Jones, J E Fengels, J Fengels, J De Stoop, J Heap, D Lyons, M C Allouche & W Oates
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Island Dec with 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Call Me Gorgeous carrying 60kg at $11. Don't dismiss with the blinkers going on.
1
R JONES
White, Old Gold Falcon Symbol And Sleeves, Checked Cap
18 77x10 FIRST LANDING
JOHN A SPRAGUE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P Sprague, B J Hyde, R Cross, J Gadd & J M Gentles
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose at Newcastle Bm64 May 23 over 900m in the wet defeating Third Base carrying 61kg at $3.80. Last start 10th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind She Within carrying 62kg at $26. Can't have in this company.
9
ANDREW ADKINS
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap