Saturday Racing: Randwick and Caulfield, 5th April
CAULFIELD
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +9m
RACE 1: 1. Aleppo Pine (2)
Trainer:J.A.Cummings - Jockey:J.McNeil - Weight: 58kg
Did all the work in front first-up and was found to be lame post-race.
Second-up in the G2 Todman, he sat handy but didn’t get clear air until late and only battled to the line.
Trialled quietly since and now drops in grade to a much more suitable race.
Can bounce back.
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RACE 2: 7. Namesake (9)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:J.B.Stanley - Weight: 58.5kg
Consistent mare resuming after an impressive win in the Listed Lord Stakes, where she defeated a subsequent G2 Blamey winner.
Strong first-up record, including a Geelong win fresh last prep, and has trialed well leading in.
Rates highly and among the main chances.
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💰RACE 3: 2. Electric Belle (NZ) (1)
Trainer:R.J.Goodwin - Jockey:H.P.Edgley - Weight: 59.5kg
Racing in terrific form, winning two on the bounce including a strong effort at this track last start when finishing best from the back in a fast-run race.
Drawn to do no work, and stepping out with confidence.
Hard to knock her form – genuine winning hope.
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RACE 4: 11. Pariah Pearl (5)
Trainer:T.Busuttin & N.Young - Jockey:J.B.Stanley - Weight: 59kg
Led and dominated first-up at Pakenham, dictating terms and kicking clear late.
Steps up in class here but draws well and has shown good improvement with racing.
Second-up form reads solidly, and if left alone up front again, could give a sight.
Each-way.
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💰💰RACE 5: 2. Statuario (3)
Trainer:E. & D.Browne - Jockey:J.Allen - Weight: 57kg
Form hard to fault, running a strong second at Sandown-Lakeside before holding her own in the G2 Armanasco Stakes last start.
Drops back in class here, and should find this more suitable.
Solid chance and well worth considering.
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RACE 6: 9. My Brothers Keeper (3)
Trainer:S.Brown - Jockey:P.M.Moloney - Weight: 57.5kg
Stuck on gamely when 4th last start at Moonee Valley in a Bm100 over 2040m, making late ground behind a sharp winner.
Two solid efforts this prep in strong company and now finds a race with less depth.
Up in weight but maps well and looks set to peak.
Each-way all day…
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RACE 7: 5. Mckeyla (4)
Trainer:R.D.Griffiths - Jockey:W.J.Egan - Weight: 56.5kg
Third-up and has won at this stage before, showing grit to hold on last start in BM84 company at this track.
Ran on strongly fresh and improved second-up, suggesting he's building towards a peak run.
Rates highly and is a genuine contender again.
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💰RACE 8: 10. Cilacap (9)
Trainer:G.M.Begg - Jockey:J.Bowditch - Weight: 54kg
Classy win latest when charging clear in the G3 Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley, aided by tempo and track pattern.
Unsuited two back from the wide draw in the G2 Kewney but clearly bounced back.
Now tackling older mares, but she’s progressive and in great form.
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💰💰💰RACE 9: 4. Globe (NZ) (10)
Trainer:M.Price & M.Kent (Jnr) - Jockey:B.Mertens - Weight: 56kg
Returns from a spell and has shown he can fire fresh, having led and stuck on well when 4th in the G3 Moonga here last prep.
Trialled nicely at Caulfield Heath leading in and looks forward enough. Drop back to 1400m suits fresh.
Will roll forward and give a sight at good value!
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RACE 10: 14. Red Phantom (IRE) (5)
Trainer:N.R.Ryan - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 57.5kg
Scored narrowly last time when stepping back in class at Echuca, controlling the tempo and kicking strongly late.
Prior run at The Valley was solid, running on from the back in a race not suited to his pattern.
Back to city grade now, but flying under the radar.
Knocking on the door in this type of race...
RANDWICK
TRACK: SOFT 5 - RAIL: TRUE
RACE 1: 1. North England (5)
Trainer:G.Waterhouse & A.Bott - Jockey:T.Clark - Weight: 56.5kg
Solid in the Slipper despite fading late, showing up well for a horse that's likely been one run short all prep.
First-up effort was also sound in the Todman when fading late after leading.
Back in grade and hard fit now, with tactical speed to offset the draw.
Looks well placed…
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RACE 2: 3. Canny Queen (NZ) (1)
Trainer:B.S.Widdup - Jockey:K.McEvoy - Weight: 56kg
On the quick back-up after boxing on fairly for 5th in the G1 Vinery on Tuesday.
Prior to that, closed well in the Kembla Grange Classic and hasn't been far away in stakes company.
Back in grade and drawn to advantage, she won’t get many better chances to return to the winner’s list.
Genuine contender.
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RACE 3: 3. Alalcance (GB) (4)
Trainer:G.Waterhouse & A.Bott - Jockey:T.Clark - Weight: 56.5kg
Progressive stayer who keeps improving with every run. Led and bolted in by 4.5 lengths in the Manion Cup at Rosehill last start, making it two-from-two this prep.
Third-up and hard-fit, she’s drawn to control the tempo again and looks perfectly placed to continue her winning ways.
Top pick.
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RACE 4: 2. Swiftfalcon (7)
Trainer:M. & W. & J.Hawkes - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 57kg
Racing in top form this prep with three straight placings at Group 1 level, including a solid third in the Rosehill Guineas after making an early move.
Drops in grade here and should appreciate the slight step back in trip.
Drawn well to settle handy and prove hard to hold out.
Class edge – clear winning chance.
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RACE 5: 7. Know Thyself (11)
Trainer:P.Messara & L.Gavranich - Jockey:A.Bullock - Weight: 56kg
Built into the prep perfectly, peaking second-up with a strong win in the Wildcard at Scone on a heavy track.
Outsped first-up but relished conditions last time, powering away late.
Proven at this trip and gets the ground to suit again.
Strong each-way.
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💰💰RACE 6: 1. Rivellino (6)
Trainer:K.A.Lees - Jockey:H.Bowman - Weight: 56.5kg
Golden Slipper run was full of merit, stepping a touch slow before weaving through traffic and finding the line well late for 4th.
Winner of the Skyline prior, and shaping up as a very genuine colt.
Hard fit, classy, and maps well.
Strong Bet.
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💰💰RACE 7: 5. Briasa (3)
Trainer:M. & W. & J.Hawkes - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 58.5kg
Excellent return in The Galaxy, where she was held up at key stages and still charged home for 4th, beaten under two lengths.
Second-up record solid and draws much better this time.
Faces stronger company but has upside and looks a knockout hope at odds.
Best Bet
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💰RACE 8: 19. Firestorm (NZ) (8)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.Ford - Weight: 50kg
Tragedy beaten in the Coolmore, where she flashed late but just missed behind a top-class mare.
Low draw and lightweight give her every chance to go one better.
Flying this prep, and her closing speed is elite.
Genuine each-way threat who profiles beautifully for this.
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💰RACE 9: 18. Aeliana (NZ) (2)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:D.M.Lane - Weight: 54.5kg
Absolutely flying this prep, just missed the boys in the Rosehill Guineas last start with a huge late surge.
Back against her own sex now and drawn to do no work. Handles soft going and looks primed for the 2000m.
Top-class filly ready to peak – hard to beat.
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RACE 10: 5. Love Poem (2)
Trainer:S.B.Marsh - Jockey:J.Collett - Weight: 54kg
Got the job done narrowly fresh in New Zealand and brings genuine form lines around Alabama Lass and Savaglee.
Will be better for that run and maps well from gate 2.
This is tougher, but she’s got upside and should get every chance.
Good claims with a touch of X-factor.
