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Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips: Wednesday, August 25th

Billy Bestford previews every race today, with his best bet coming up in race 4.

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Midweek racing once again takes place on the Kensington track at Randwick. There is a good 7 race card with plenty of decent betting opportunities.

The track has copped it’s fair share of rain in the past 24 hours and is currently rated a soft 7 but is a chance to get into the heavy range. The rail is in the true position. 

Billy Bestford previews every race on the card, and brings you his best bets as we look to find some winners to see us over the midweek hump. 

Best Bet: Race 4 – (2) Brookspire

Best Value: Race 6 – (2) Stuck With You

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Race 1

1St Crop Calyx Foals Mdn Hcp (1300m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

Race 1

1St Crop Calyx Foals Mdn Hcp (1300m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

1. Achira (10) J: Jay Ford (58kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
2. Dufresne (6) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58kg) T: A J Cummings
1212121210.812
3. Edmonton (7) J: Tim Clark (58kg) T: C J Waller
1717181915.417
4. River Snitty (3) J: Joshua Parr (58kg) T: C J Waller
5. Unwritten (4) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: G D Hickman
2.62.62.52.72.852.5
6. Wine Talks (2) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: C J Waller
1211121312.611
7. Rocklily (8) J: Jason Collett (56kg) T: M J Dunn
4.84.64.64.84.854.6
8. Willowy (5) J: Ms Rachel King (56kg) T: James Cummings
88.58.597.78.5
9. Stavanger (9) J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
5.55.55555.5
10. Great Mystery (1) J: Brock Ryan (54.5kg) T: C E Conners
1314151513.614

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 1:26pm (AEDT)

(5) Unwritten was good first up after a long spell and should take a heap of improvement off the back of that run. He’s won a trial very impressively on a heavy track so the conditions should pose no problem and maps for a nice run for Bowman.

(7) Rocklily came within a nose of breaking her maiden last start and she looks primed to win 3rd up now. 

I thought the trials of (6) Wine Talks weren’t too bad leading into his debut but he just never looked likely there. Jmac sticks for the 2nd start today and can improve now.

Tip: (5) Unwritten - $3.70 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Unwritten

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Race 2

Arrowfield Virtual Parade Mdn (1100m)
2:00pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Arrowfield Virtual Parade Mdn (1100m)
2:00pm (AEDT)

1. Devil's Throat (3) J: Tommy Berry (59kg) T: P & P Snowden
6.566.5766.5
2. All England (1) J: Joshua Parr (58.5kg) T: P & P Snowden
6.56.556.56.36
3. Omni Man (5) J: Tim Clark (58.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
2.82.82.833.152.9
4. River Snitty (8) J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
76.56.56.56.46.5
5. Smokestaklightning (9) J: Jean Van Overmeire (58.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
2626313124.531
6. Charminton (10) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: Annabel Neasham
7. Vindication (11) J: Regan Bayliss (57.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
8. Tristate (4) J: Jason Collett (57kg) T: A J Cummings
4.44.44.24.64.24.2
9. Dalchini (6) J: Jay Ford (56.5kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
10. I Am Brazen (2) J: Ms Rachel King (56.5kg) T: John Thompson
11. Gymnastics (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: James Cummings
9.51011109.910
12. Galactic Angel (12) J: Glen Boss (55.5kg) T: A J Cummings

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 2:01pm (AEDT)

Been pretty impressed with the trials of (3) Omni Man who makes his debut for a strong stable. He showed good speed in two of those trials and won impressively without really being asked to go full throttle. Looks above average and has the best front-running jockey in the business on board.

(1) Devil’s Throat didn’t have much go right last start but was very good in two starts before that and I think you can be forgiving. He’ll win a race soon and looks a good chance again. 

(9) Dalchini is another debutant who’s looked good at the trials, winning both comfortably. Wouldn’t surprise to see her right in the finish. 

 

Tip: (3) Omni Man - $3.90 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Omni Man

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Race 3

Vinery (Bm72) (1250m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Vinery (Bm72) (1250m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

1. Awesome Lad (1) J: Hugh Bowman (60.5kg) T: J C Deamer
2. Escaped (2) J: Tom Sherry (58.5kg) T: J C Deamer
3.9444.24.54.2
3. Maurice's Medad (8) J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
2.933.232.853
4. Finally Realise (6) J: Brock Ryan (56.5kg) T: Peter Robl
2.82.82.92.82.752.8
5. Starman (3) J: Tommy Berry (55kg) T: C J Waller
6. Yulong Turbo (5) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54kg) T: C J Waller
7. Noble Soldier (7) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (54kg) T: R & L Price
5.55.555.55.45.5
8. Eurosay (4) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (54kg) T: Todd Smart

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 2:36pm (AEDT)

(3) Maurice’s Medad is clearly the class horse in this field. He comes out of some strong performances in black type races last prep, including a 2nd to Converge in the listed Fernhill. He finished 6th in the G1 Champagne and while this trip is short of his best, the trials have been sharp enough to think he can win here. 

(4) Finally Realise has been flying this prep and was unlucky not to win again last start in a tight finish here. He’s on the quick backup so is clearly still going well and loves racing here.

(6) Yulong Turbo won impressively on debut last prep in Adelaide before taking on the top line 2yo’s in the Blue Diamond Prelude. He has his first start for Waller now and looks better suited in this grade. 

Tip: (3) Maurice's Medad - $3.60 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

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Race 4

Tab (Bm72) (1400m)
3:10pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Tab (Bm72) (1400m)
3:10pm (AEDT)

1. Secretly Awesome (9) J: Tom Sherry (59kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
1313141312.213
2. Brookspire (1) J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
2222.052.12
3. Fields Of Honour (5) J: Jason Collett (58kg) T: Bjorn Baker
99.5109.59.89
4. Armatree (4) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: P & P Snowden
6.56665.76
5. Dhakuri (7) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: James Cummings
131315141114
6. Shibli (10) J: Brock Ryan (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
9.598.58.58.910
7. Bluff 'N' Bluster (8) J: Ms Rachel King (56kg) T: J C Coyle
1717191818.218
8. Grenado (3) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55kg) T: C J Waller
9.51010101010
9. Adamas Prince (2) J: Tim Clark (54.5kg) T: Edward Cummings
10. Salsonic (6) J: Jay Ford (54kg) T: J C Coyle

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 3:11pm (AEDT)

(2) Brookspire is a smart horse and looks to have come back in good order following a nice trial behind Atishu. That horse has since come out and made it’s mark last Saturday with a big win. He started single figures in the G1 Australasian Oaks last prep so clearly he is well placed back in this grade. Strong record this track/trip. 

I like the setup for (4) Armatree who has been rising in distance each start this prep and getting better each time. 3rd up now out to 1400m he should be ready to fire and has race fitness on his side.

 

Tip: (2) Brookspire - $2.40 at Bet365

Betting Strategy: 3u WIN Brookspire

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Race 5

The Agency Real Estate (Bm72) (1250m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 5

The Agency Real Estate (Bm72) (1250m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

1. Seleque (3) J: Brock Ryan (61.5kg) T: C J Waller
4.64.54.64.64.654.6
2. Merlinite (6) J: Joshua Parr (59kg) T: Bjorn Baker
464151513051
3. Miss Fox (8) J: Tom Sherry (58.5kg) T: Adam Duggan
1112131313.613
4. Sunrise Ruby (2) J: Glen Boss (58.5kg) T: Mitchell Beer
7.577.58.58.66.5
5. Zero To Hundred (1) J: Jay Ford (58.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
272631312631
6. Calgary Queen (7) J: James Mcdonald (58kg) T: Brad Widdup
3.73.93.73.63.753.9
7. Night Witches (10) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: James Cummings
2726263122.526
8. Shivani (5) J: Regan Bayliss (57.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
109.58.59.59.110
9. Sunborn (9) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: Edward Cummings
161718181418
10. Mascherata (11) J: Tommy Berry (54kg) T: J A O'shea
4.24.2444.254.2
11. Amungee (4) J: Jason Collett (55.5kg) T: M J Dunn

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 3:46pm (AEDT)

Happy to have put (6) Calgary Queen on top who resumes today. She’s built a nice record and has won on a heavy track before. Jmac takes the ride today which is a strong lead from the stable and she can give this a shake.

(4) Sunrise Ruby is a proper swimmer and should love the conditions today. She chases a 4th straight win following an impressive win in a Saturday Highway and can measure up to these again. 

(1) Seleque is back in midweek grade after a good 4th in a strong race at Randwick. She handles all conditions and looks well in following Brock Ryan’s claim. 

Tip: (6) Calgary Queen - $4.20 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

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Race 6

Bowermans Furniture (Bm72) (1550m)
4:20pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Bowermans Furniture (Bm72) (1550m)
4:20pm (AEDT)

1. Off Shaw (6) J: Tom Sherry (61.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
2.42.52.52.52.552.5
2. Stuck With You (7) J: Jason Collett (61kg) T: M J Dunn
191920212019
3. Fantastic Baby (3) J: Tommy Berry (59.5kg) T: Adam Duggan
7777.57.67
4. Saint Of Katowice (2) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
5. Come Along (4) J: Jean Van Overmeire (58.5kg) T: J G Sargent
1716181914.817
6. Toomuchtobear (5) J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
7. Black Bolt (9) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
444.24.23.93.8
8. East Indiaman (1) J: Ms Rachel King (57kg) T: James Ponsonby
1919191917.819
9. Dinado (12) J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) T: R & M Freedman
11109101010
10. Deel With Me (10) J: Tim Clark (55.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
11. Segrill (8) J: Jay Ford (55.5kg) T: C E Conners
2120212119.821
12. Estreet (11) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54.5kg) T: C J Waller
13. Heza Gentleman (13) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (54kg) T: M & D Kearney
1111111111.411

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 4:21pm (AEDT)

Don’t see any reason for jumping off (6) Toomuchtobear who has been flying this prep. Goes in search of a third straight win and while up in grade, he gets a drop in weight from a dominant last start win. Should be able to sit up off the speed from barrier 5 and I think he will be winning again. 

(1) Off Shaw is the danger especially if the track is very wet. Was a very tough winner last start at this track last week and i son the quick backup here today. Gets in well after the claim and will be the one they have to run down. 

Thought (2) Stuck With You was the value and looks over the odds stepping up to a more suitable trip now. Is a much better horse with a run under his belt and has been competitive in races as good/better than this. Should enjoy the wet.

Tip: (6) Toomuchtobear - $3.00 at Bet365

Value: (2) Stuck With You - $21/$6.00

Betting Strategy: 2u WIN Toomuchtobear, 0.5u EW Stuck With You

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Race 7

Territories @ Darley (Bm72) (1100m)
4:55pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Territories @ Darley (Bm72) (1100m)
4:55pm (AEDT)

1. Buckin' Beauty (8) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (59kg) T: D Lane
1718191919.219
2. Jawwaal (9) J: Glen Boss (59kg) T: Mitchell Beer
76.56.576.96.5
3. Loch Lomond (4) J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg) T: K A Lees
4. Not Another Reiby (1) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: Joseph Pride
1010111010.210
5. Pippali (11) J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) T: J C Coyle
6665.56.16
6. Coco Cuber (12) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: P & P Snowden
121110111011
7. A Very Fine Red (3) J: Joshua Parr (55.5kg) T: Mark Newnham
65.55.55.55.75.5
8. Agrum (10) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (55.5kg) T: Matthew Smith
76.55.5666.5
9. Brazenpine (13) J: Unknown (55kg) T: P & P Snowden
10. Starman (7) J: James Mcdonald (55kg) T: C J Waller
11. Stormborn (2) J: Tom Sherry (55kg) T: Mark Newnham
6.5767.56.77
12. Cash Register (5) J: Jean Van Overmeire (54.5kg) T: A J Cummings
1817181817.619
13. Blossom Star (6) J: Jason Collett (54kg) T: M J Dunn
88.58.588.38.5

Odds Last Updated: August 25, 2021, 4:56pm (AEDT)

(2) Jawwaal returns to racing today following a long break. He grows another leg on wet tracks and has been fitted with a good trial in the lead up to this. Looks ready to fire fresh and showed ability in some strong races last prep. 

(3) Loch Lomond was a winner first up last prep before building a strong record, culminating in a 7th in the Provincial Championships. Is still only lightly raced and can make a winning return to the track with Hugh Bowman on board.

(7) A Very Fine Red is the new blood, having two starts to his name and has been trialling well. Looks to have ability and can definitely win here, just needs to handle a wet track.

(4) Not Another Reiby is flying for his new stable, winning both starts this prep and loves the wet conditions. Will put himself in a winning position from the low draw.

Tip: (2) Jawwaal - $9.00 at Ladbrokes

Also Backing: (4) Not Another Reiby - $12 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN Jawwaal, 0.5u WIN Not Another Reiby

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.

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