Warwick Farm meeting (heavy track), Graftons Ramornie Handicap (soft track).
Race 1 – 12:50PM ANZ BLOODSTOCK NEWS HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
1. Judicator appreciated the step up in trip at his second start and was coming away in scoring at Hawkesbury last week. Backs up but finds a very winnable race, can sit handy and should take holding out.
Dangers: 3. Echo Lad probably leads as he has done at his past two starts and he boxed away fairly last time at Hawkesbury at 1300m. Likely to get a bit more control here and could be harder to run down. 4. War Baron has the stronger form lines through Funstar and Exceed The Stars this time in and hes basically proven at a mile given he was going to run a place in the Fernhill but for a mishap in the closing stages. How the race is run will determine his chances. 6. Satin Rain ran well here on debut then straight to a mile and left a bit flat at Newcastle. Inclined to give her another chance though may be giving away a start.
How to play it: Judicator WIN.
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On old form, Care to Think (left) would have a big chance in the Ramornie Handicap, but his last two preps have been disappointing.Credit:AAP
Race 2 – 1:25PM WINTER RACING PLATE (1200 METRES)
6. Lochita has hit the jackpot as far as a perfect race to debut in is concerned. She looked the goods winning a trial at Randwick on a heavy track recently and with not a lot of speed engaged will likely have control. Take stopping.
Dangers: 7. Sharapova took on some handy types in maidens in her four starts earlier this year and wasnt disgraced in any. Whether she wants more than 1200m is the query but only has to run up to her second to Almerhiri to be in the finish. 1. Emergent was a short-priced favourite at Newcastle first-up and was very plain. Since back to the trials and it was inconclusive as far as a pointer to this race goes. No depth here so entitled to improve. 5. Havana Storm is back a notch looking at the horses shes met in her three starts thought she was no match for Lochita in a trial on June 28. Place prospects.
How to play it: Lochita WIN; Exacta 6-7.
Race 3 – 2.00PM AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP (1100 METRES)
Another favourite but its hard to go past 4. Lashes who had the job of chasing Sir Elton first-up at Wyong. She gave him weight and had to work from a wide gate but held the rest at bay. Fitter, has won here on a wet track and is entitled to win again.
Dangers: 3. Black Magnum is a worry as he showed ability last preparation and has trialled up nicely including a super effort to chase down a tearaway leader at Randwick on June 28. If theres a chink in Lashes armour then hes the one. 5. Transmitter is coming back in class after an even effort behind River Bird at Rosehill third-up. Jury probably out on whether she gets through the heavy ground and this race probably provides a verdict. 2. Wander wasnt far away last prep and its worth noting his best effort came on a heavy track. Narrow trial winner recently and drawn the inside, so if thats not a disadvantage hes a contender.
How to play it: Lashes WIN; Trifecta 4/2,3,5/2,3,5.
Race 4 – 2.35PM TAB HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
Somewhat keen on 6. Southern Romance who looks to enjoy a nice run here. Dominant second-up then tried very hard on a heavy 9 on the Kensington track going under half a length. Comes back 100m which is a plus and will have every chance.
Dangers: 1. Knowitall Jack hasnt raced since a narrow victory after leading at Canterbury back in May. Hes a very good trialler and his recent hitout is testament to that. Must be respected. 2. A Million Dreams drops 2.5kg for a solid second at Hawkesbury on a heavy track a couple of weeks ago and with blinkers on is one to include in all multiples. 9. Lickopaint chased hard first-up then had every chance behind Misteed at Canterbury three weeks ago but only faded late. Will be on the pace here and stays down in the weights with the claim.
How to play it: Southern Romance WIN; Trifecta 6/1,2,9/1,2,9.
Race 5 – 3.10PM ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
1. Monasterio rolled to the front and kept them running in a very easy win third-up at Randwick and this is no harder. Has an extra 2.5kg but likely to attempt similar tactics and if hes allowed to get comfortable will be tough to run down.
Dangers: 3. Sonaree probably didnt quite get the 1900m last start but his form around the mile prior was very solid. Blinker go back on and he will race near the speed. Definite chance. 10. Black And Tan handled a class rise pretty well but was no match for Unguarded at Randwick over 1400m. Yet to prove herself at the mile but at peak after three runs back and on the limit weight. Has claims. 2. Pelethronius was expected to improve onto a heavy track at Randwick last time and he finished midfield in a fair effort. Down in class here on his three runs back, on his home track and gets another heavy surface. One more chance for him.
How to play it: Monasterio E/W.
Race 6 – 3.45PM EVEREST CARNIVAL HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
5. Seles can stage a form reversal back to Warwick Farm where she won well two starts ago. Last time always back and wide and worked home without threatening. Sure she ran last but was about a neck off fifth. This race sets up better for her and no surprise if she bounces back.
Dangers: 10. High Low Bet will not get a better chance to break through than this time though she tends to be one of those horses that runs on late. No match for Seles first-up then worked home as usual into third at Randwick. Will be thereabouts. 7. Waruna is very hard to catch and has to go in on suspicion given shes fresh since her last start when safely held in an on pace dominated race. Ran well in a Provincial Championship heat on a heavy track and is worth keeping safe. 1. Tycoon Street may have been in the worst section of the track coming up on the inside at Randwick last start but she did attack the line well prior to that so is worth another chanRead More – Source
Warwick Farm meeting (heavy track), Graftons Ramornie Handicap (soft track).
Race 1 – 12:50PM ANZ BLOODSTOCK NEWS HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
1. Judicator appreciated the step up in trip at his second start and was coming away in scoring at Hawkesbury last week. Backs up but finds a very winnable race, can sit handy and should take holding out.
Dangers: 3. Echo Lad probably leads as he has done at his past two starts and he boxed away fairly last time at Hawkesbury at 1300m. Likely to get a bit more control here and could be harder to run down. 4. War Baron has the stronger form lines through Funstar and Exceed The Stars this time in and hes basically proven at a mile given he was going to run a place in the Fernhill but for a mishap in the closing stages. How the race is run will determine his chances. 6. Satin Rain ran well here on debut then straight to a mile and left a bit flat at Newcastle. Inclined to give her another chance though may be giving away a start.
How to play it: Judicator WIN.
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On old form, Care to Think (left) would have a big chance in the Ramornie Handicap, but his last two preps have been disappointing.Credit:AAP
Race 2 – 1:25PM WINTER RACING PLATE (1200 METRES)
6. Lochita has hit the jackpot as far as a perfect race to debut in is concerned. She looked the goods winning a trial at Randwick on a heavy track recently and with not a lot of speed engaged will likely have control. Take stopping.
Dangers: 7. Sharapova took on some handy types in maidens in her four starts earlier this year and wasnt disgraced in any. Whether she wants more than 1200m is the query but only has to run up to her second to Almerhiri to be in the finish. 1. Emergent was a short-priced favourite at Newcastle first-up and was very plain. Since back to the trials and it was inconclusive as far as a pointer to this race goes. No depth here so entitled to improve. 5. Havana Storm is back a notch looking at the horses shes met in her three starts thought she was no match for Lochita in a trial on June 28. Place prospects.
How to play it: Lochita WIN; Exacta 6-7.
Race 3 – 2.00PM AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP (1100 METRES)
Another favourite but its hard to go past 4. Lashes who had the job of chasing Sir Elton first-up at Wyong. She gave him weight and had to work from a wide gate but held the rest at bay. Fitter, has won here on a wet track and is entitled to win again.
Dangers: 3. Black Magnum is a worry as he showed ability last preparation and has trialled up nicely including a super effort to chase down a tearaway leader at Randwick on June 28. If theres a chink in Lashes armour then hes the one. 5. Transmitter is coming back in class after an even effort behind River Bird at Rosehill third-up. Jury probably out on whether she gets through the heavy ground and this race probably provides a verdict. 2. Wander wasnt far away last prep and its worth noting his best effort came on a heavy track. Narrow trial winner recently and drawn the inside, so if thats not a disadvantage hes a contender.
How to play it: Lashes WIN; Trifecta 4/2,3,5/2,3,5.
Race 4 – 2.35PM TAB HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
Somewhat keen on 6. Southern Romance who looks to enjoy a nice run here. Dominant second-up then tried very hard on a heavy 9 on the Kensington track going under half a length. Comes back 100m which is a plus and will have every chance.
Dangers: 1. Knowitall Jack hasnt raced since a narrow victory after leading at Canterbury back in May. Hes a very good trialler and his recent hitout is testament to that. Must be respected. 2. A Million Dreams drops 2.5kg for a solid second at Hawkesbury on a heavy track a couple of weeks ago and with blinkers on is one to include in all multiples. 9. Lickopaint chased hard first-up then had every chance behind Misteed at Canterbury three weeks ago but only faded late. Will be on the pace here and stays down in the weights with the claim.
How to play it: Southern Romance WIN; Trifecta 6/1,2,9/1,2,9.
Race 5 – 3.10PM ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
1. Monasterio rolled to the front and kept them running in a very easy win third-up at Randwick and this is no harder. Has an extra 2.5kg but likely to attempt similar tactics and if hes allowed to get comfortable will be tough to run down.
Dangers: 3. Sonaree probably didnt quite get the 1900m last start but his form around the mile prior was very solid. Blinker go back on and he will race near the speed. Definite chance. 10. Black And Tan handled a class rise pretty well but was no match for Unguarded at Randwick over 1400m. Yet to prove herself at the mile but at peak after three runs back and on the limit weight. Has claims. 2. Pelethronius was expected to improve onto a heavy track at Randwick last time and he finished midfield in a fair effort. Down in class here on his three runs back, on his home track and gets another heavy surface. One more chance for him.
How to play it: Monasterio E/W.
Race 6 – 3.45PM EVEREST CARNIVAL HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
5. Seles can stage a form reversal back to Warwick Farm where she won well two starts ago. Last time always back and wide and worked home without threatening. Sure she ran last but was about a neck off fifth. This race sets up better for her and no surprise if she bounces back.
Dangers: 10. High Low Bet will not get a better chance to break through than this time though she tends to be one of those horses that runs on late. No match for Seles first-up then worked home as usual into third at Randwick. Will be thereabouts. 7. Waruna is very hard to catch and has to go in on suspicion given shes fresh since her last start when safely held in an on pace dominated race. Ran well in a Provincial Championship heat on a heavy track and is worth keeping safe. 1. Tycoon Street may have been in the worst section of the track coming up on the inside at Randwick last start but she did attack the line well prior to that so is worth another chanRead More – Source
