M11: Randwick Races (NSW) - 6th Oct, 2018
| Start time: | 3:15 pm | |
| Weather: | OVERCAST | |
| Track: | HEAVY |
Overview
Winx may be in Flemington but when you've got fields in the likes of today's Champion Stakes, there's plenty to like about Randwick.
Day's "Best"
R6 (1) Sandbar
Best "Each Way"
R5 (9) Zourkhan
Best "Roughie"
R8 (7) All Too Soon
The "Racing In Australia" Plan
The "Racing In NZ" Plan
Race 1 - YOUNG MEMBERS HANDICAP 3YO RATING 74
Time: 3:15 | Distance: 1400m | Prize $136000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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1 Royal Celebration F: 212X2
W(58) ( J- Andrew Adkins )
( T- Ron Quinton )
Placed
Dividend : $1.50
Just beaten by Gem Song on return and that has gone on to win.
Main Danger
5 Tough Larry F: 1
W(56) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- Chris Waller )
Showed its ability to win well on only start. James Mac will give every chance from draw
3 Yulong January F: 11
W(56.5) ( J- Regan Bayliss )
( T- Ciaron Maher & David Eustace )
Won
Dividends : $2.90 $1.80
Obvious threat with 2 wins from 2 starts but this tougher
Include in Multis
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
4 Nicco Lad F: 33X21
W(56) ( J- Corey Brown )
( T- P & P Snowden )
Obviously come on from last seasons effort with win on return. May be the surprise
Remarks
Small field to start the day but no standout
And a 'Royal Celebration' at that.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.90
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Quinella 1,3 $ 3.10
Trifecta 3:1:2 $ 31.40
First4 3:1:2:5 $ 66.10
Race 2 - TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 3YO+ CLASS 3
Time: 3:50 | Distance: 1600m | Prize $81500
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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3 Evopex F: X3114
W(57.5) ( J- Tommy Berry )
( T- Jim Jarvis )
Won
Dividends : $5.90 $2.30
Draw a concern but has the form won two and then was seen finishing over them into 4th last time
Main Danger
7 Velaro F: 311X2
( J- scratched )
( T- Cameron Crockett )
Was favourite on return and finished well to place. Will improve from that. Ultra consistent
8 Rapture Miss F: 2X161
W(54) ( J- Regan Bayliss )
( T- Matthew Dale )
Dead heat last time when looked the winner. Could well back up
Include in Multis
1 Saxton Rock F: 19X13
( J- scratched )
( T- Matthew Dunn )
Big weight but Sam Weatherley takes 2kg off. Impressive win two back
Longer Odds
14 Vertex F: 51X23
W(53) ( J- Kathy O'Hara )
( T- Ben Borham )
Placed
Dividend : $3.10
Nice race at Rosehill, only beaten 2 1/2 lengths. Looks a lively chance
Remarks
Gets tougher from here! Big field, many chances
Tommy Berry rides our top pick
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.90
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 14 $ 3.10
Place3 6 $ 4.10
Quinella 3,14 $ 29.50
Trifecta 3:14:6 $ 626.60
First4 3:14:6:15 $ 13571.80
Double 3/3 $ 11.30
DBL conc 3/14 $ 10.80
Race 3 - SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 3YO+ RATING 78
Time: 4:25 | Distance: 2000m | Prize $136000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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1 Raqeeq F: 14854
W(59.5) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- Chris Waller )
Placed
Dividend : $2.10
If you backed this one last time, you were dead unlucky. Would have won with any sort of run. Can make amends here
Main Danger
5 Excelsior F: 76131
W(57.5) ( J- Tommy Berry )
( T- Gwenda Markwell )
Looks to have everything going for it - drawn the rails, winning form and Tom Berry to ride
10 Keep Up F: X7352
W(55.5) ( J- Jason Collett )
( T- Clare Cunningham )
Liked the way it kept on after coming from the rear last time. The 'value' at these odds
Include in Multis
3 Tamarack F: 05323
W(58) ( J- Jay Ford )
( T- Joseph Pride )
Consistently placed and drops back in class so every chance of a win here
Longer Odds
4 Domed F: 0X960
( J- scratched )
( T- John P Thompson )
Disappointed last time but don't write off - better than that.
Remarks
You'll do well if you find the winner here! 'Multis' the way to go?
James MacDonald looks a big chance to win
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.10
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 11 $ 5.90
Place3 1 $ 2.10
Quinella 2,11 $ 100.70
Trifecta 2:11:1 $ 930.60
First4 2:11:1:7 $ 4594.40
Race 4 - CELLARBRATIONS HANDICAP 3YO+
Time: 5:00 | Distance: 1400m | Prize $136000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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7 Insensata F: 76648
W(53) ( J- Kathy O'Hara )
( T- Jason Coyle )
There's only one to be on here drops back in class after lovely run to be beaten only 2 1/2 lengths last time
Main Danger
4 Magic Alibi F: 02139
W(54) ( J- Regan Bayliss )
( T- Gerald Ryan )
Not far behind our top pick in same race last time so clearly we like that too
3 Just Dreaming F: 7630X
W(54.5) ( J- Jason Collett )
( T- Kris Lees )
Looks class this one but may need a run to be winning
Include in Multis
9 Etymology F: 1244X
W(52.5) ( J- Rachel King )
( T- James Cummings )
Placed
Dividend : $3.30
Resuming and has gone well fresh in the past looks to have a great season ahead of it
Longer Odds
10 Araaja F: 5333X
( J- scratched )
( T- Chris Waller )
Resuming but has had two trials to prepare goes well fresh too
Remarks
Appears to be a very open field but we think Insensata can come on from nice run last time
Drop in class for this one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.10
Place1 8 $ 2.70
Place2 9 $ 3.30
Quinella 8,9 $ 24.50
Trifecta 8:9:3 $ 128.00
First4 8:9:3:7 $ 353.60
Race 5 - ECOVIS CLARK JACOBS MILE 3YO+ RATING 88
Time: 5:40 | Distance: 1600m | Prize $136000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
View Full FieldTop PickThe 'Best Each Way'
9 Zourkhan F: 98X31
W(56.5) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- Chris Waller )
Won
Dividends : $3.40 $1.60
Showed impressive turn of foot to bolt in last time. Repeats.
Main Danger
13 Data Point F: X5524
W(52) ( J- Rachel Hunt (a3) )
( T- Michael Kent )
Has been racing in Flemington but comes here instead of 'home' meeting today. Has good draw too
11 Fierce Impact F: X31X2
( J- scratched )
( T- Matthew Smith )
Connections would have been over the moon with this one's return to racing. Huge finish for second. Improves
Include in Multis
7 Tip Top F: X4011
( J- scratched )
( T- Les Bridge )
Beat Fierce Impact to make it two on end here last time. Runs from the front
Longer Odds
6 Souchez F: X6844
W(58) ( J- Jason Collett )
( T- James Cummings )
Racing well and beaten less than 2l last time
Remarks
James MacDonald has some good chances today and this looks like one of the best
With Bowman in Melbourne, MacDonald takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.40
Place1 9 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 3.60
Place3 12 $ 3.30
Quinella 2,9 $ 22.30
Trifecta 9:2:12 $ 252.40
First4 9:2:12:6 $ 2716.00
Double 8/9 $ 16.70
DBL conc 8/2 $ 22.00
Treble 2/8/9 $ 138.30
Quaddie 3/2/8/9 $ 1078.40
Race 6 - POLYTRACK ROMAN CONSUL STAKES 3YO SW
Time: 6:20 | Distance: 1200m | Prize $326000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
View Full FieldTop PickThe 'Day's Best'
1 Sandbar F: 8X154
W(56.5) ( J- Corey Brown )
( T- Brad Widdup )
Placed
Dividend : $1.50
If The Autumn Sun was running in this, it would be at very short odds. Sandbar raced against it in the 'Golden Rose' and will find this easier. Drawn the inside too
Main Danger
3 Jonker F: 10X43
W(56.5) ( J- Jay Ford )
( T- David Atkins )
Ran very well in the 'Run to the Rose' and, being a front runner, might be hard to pull in
9 Sesar F: 2154X
W(56.5) ( J- Jason Collett )
( T- Steven O'dea )
Won
Dividends : $7.70 $2.20
Went a cracker on resuming, finishing very strongly. Improves
Include in Multis
4 Performer F: L0X37
( J- scratched )
( T- Chris Waller )
Disappointed when fancied last time worth giving another chance
Longer Odds
11 Chabreet F: 44X13
W(56.5) ( J- Joshua Parr )
( T- P & P Snowden )
Front runner from powerful Snowden stable.
Remarks
Sandbar got within 1.5l of The Autumn Sun last time good form!
Impressed with this Sandbar!
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 7.70
Place1 9 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 2.10
Quinella 1,9 $ 12.40
Trifecta 9:1:8 $ 80.90
First4 9:1:8:3 $ 446.60
Race 7 - MOET & CHANDON SPRING CHAMPION STAKES 3YO SW
Time: 7:00 | Distance: 2000m | Prize $543000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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1 Thinkin' Big F: 1311
W(56.5) ( J- Tim Clark )
( T- Waterhouse/Bott )
Placed
Dividend : $1.60
Some may suggest this is a bit short at $3.3 but it was mighty impressive last time. Think it has the class to win well
Main Danger
4 Aramayo F: 2141
W(56.5) ( J- Tye Angland )
( T- James Cummings )
Placed
Dividend : $1.70
Has looked impressive in all starts to date one to test the favourite
5 Dealmaker F: 63132
W(56.5) ( J- Damien Oliver )
( T- Chris Waller )
Unlucky last time after chequered run. Must consider
Include in Multis
2 Tarka F: 61112
W(56.5) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- David Payne )
Won three on the trot before coming up against Thinkin Big.
Longer Odds
6 Mickey Blue Eyes F: 59X11
W(56.5) ( J- Regan Bayliss )
( T- Hayes/Dabernig )
Has won last two impressively but this a bit tougher. Could well be the surprise package
Remarks
What a fantastic field this is. Favourite will need to show ability connections believe it has.
The owners will be thinking big if this one produces the right result hereif
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 13.80
Place1 11 $ 3.70
Place2 4 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 4,11 $ 31.50
Trifecta 11:4:1 $ 476.90
First4 11:4:1:2 $ 1912.10
Race 8 - HARROLDS ANGST STAKES 4YO+ SWP
Time: 7:40 | Distance: 1600m | Prize $174000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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5 I Am Serious F: 21223
W(54) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- Chris Waller )
Won
Dividends : $1.80 $1.10
Runs up front and will James McDonald's expertise, should finish on to win
Main Danger
2 Shumookh F: 35X21
W(57) ( J- Tim Clark )
( T- Waterhouse/Bott )
How good was that win in the Golden Pendant. Wide draw a concern though
1 Dixie Blossoms F: 36X36
W(58) ( J- Christian Reith )
( T- Ron Quinton )
Placed
Dividend : $1.60
Nice horse this one. winning 6 of 26. Strips fitter now
Include in Multis
8 Mandylion F: 23313
W(54) ( J- Sam Weatherley (a) )
( T- Gwenda Markwell )
Placed
Dividend : $3.20
Ever consistent and fights hard
Longer OddsThe 'Best Roughie'
7 All Too Soon F: X5185
W(54) ( J- Regan Bayliss )
( T- David Payne )
Unlucky not to finish closer after poor run last time. Don't leave out of reckoning
Remarks
Number of chances here may depend on what gets best run
A serious contender for honours here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.80
Place1 5 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 3.20
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 5,8 $ 10.90
Trifecta 5:8:1 $ 49.10
First4 5:8:1:2 $ 171.60
Trifecta - Selected!
First 4 - Selected!
Race 9 - WINNING EDGE MERCHANDISE SPRINT 3YO+ RATING 78
Time: 8:20 | Distance: 1200m | Prize $136000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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7 Dawn Dawn F: 3121X
( J- scratched )
( T- M, W & J Hawkes )
Well thought of by connections last season and didn't disappoint. If it's fit for resumption, expect to have the edge on class
Main Danger
5 Warranty F: 150X4
W(57) ( J- James McDonald )
( T- P & P Snowden )
Placed
Dividend : $1.80
That was the run of an improver, fresh up. Has won second up before too
10 Arties Dreamwinner F: 74213
W(55.5) ( J- Fred W Kersley (a2) )
( T- Paul Preusker )
A chance in a very open field. This one has drawn well, will be on the pace, and shown to battle hard
Include in Multis
4 Za Zi Ba F: 3X612
W(59) ( J- Sam Weatherley (a2) )
( T- Brad Widdup )
Won 4 from 14 and well backed in every start looks to be a contender here
Longer Odds
1 Top Striker F: 44044
( J- scratched )
( T- Gregory Hickman )
Finished very strongly for 4th last start and with Jason Collett now taking the reins, should be a chance at good odds
Remarks
If you're looking for a winner to recoup day's losses, this is probably not the race for it! Try a 'multi'?
Corey Brown rides our pick
Results
Race Dividends
Win 17 $ 6.20
Place1 17 $ 3.00
Place2 5 $ 1.80
Place6 8,9/2,9,12/1,8,9/1,4,11/1,5,8/ $ 79.80
Quinella 5,17 $ 7.80
Trifecta 17:5:4 $ 90.60
First4 17:5:4:16 $ 306.00
Double 5/17 $ 13.80
DBL conc 5/5 $ 1.60
Treble 11/5/17 $ 798.70
Quaddie 9/11/5/17 $ 1815.00