Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips: Wednesday, February 2nd

Race 1 Vinery Mdn Plate (1100m) 2:20pm (AEDT)
1. Captain George (3) J: Glyn Schofield (57kg) T: A J Cummings		21
2. Devil's Throat (4) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: P & P Snowden		1.75
3. Fielding (6) J: Darryl Mclellan (57kg) T: D Lane		5.5
4. New Republic (7) J: Tom Sherry (57kg) T: M S Minervini		26
5. Satness (5) J: Brock Ryan (57kg) T: R & L Price		126
6. With Your Blessing (1) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: John Thompson		4
7. Hollow Dollar (2) J: Ms Alysha Collett (55kg) T: J C Coyle		34
8. Kahawaty (8) J: Jason Collett (55kg) T: A J Cummings		9

(2) Devil’s Throat was resuming as a gelding last start when taking on a very handy race on the Gold Coast. He was smashed in betting that day and sustained a big wide run to only just miss the winner. It was an enormous effort and he only needs to hold that form here in a much easier race to be winning. There’s no flash odds about him but he just looks to get every chance to break through today.

(3) Fielding was pretty good on debut and I was impressed with how he kept finding to the line. Sure to improve from that and think he is up to this.

(6) With Your Blessing has been gelded after a disappointing start to his career. Jmac has been booked for a stable he doesn’t do much riding for so that looks a strong lead. The ultimate gear change might have done the trick.

Tip: (2) Devil's Throat - $1.75 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 3u WIN Devil's Throat

Race 2 Tab Mdn Plate (1100m) 2:55pm (AEDT)
1. Density (9) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: David Payne		6
2. Himalaism (4) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: C J Waller		3.4
3. Karuta King (11) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: P & P Snowden		26
4. Nolan (2) J: Sam Clipperton (57kg) T: J A O'shea		26
5. Richon (12) J: Rory Hutchings (57kg) T: Peter Robl		14
6. Treasurer (6) J: Joshua Parr (57kg) T: Brad Widdup		15
7. Vaderzan (3) J: Ms Rachel King (57kg) T: G Portelli
8. Eleni (5) J: Chad Schofield (55kg) T: P & P Snowden		7
9. Mrs Patmore (7) J: Jason Collett (55kg) T: Annabel Neasham		10
10. Shenthara (8) J: Jay Ford (55kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes		8
11. Troach (1) J: Tim Clark (55kg) T: James Cummings		7
12. Victorine (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55kg) T: James Cummings		18

(2) Himalaism started favourite in a strong Saturday 2yo race which has produced a couple of handy winners out of it. Looks very well placed back in this sort of maiden and maps for a nice run throughout with McDonald sticking for the ride.

Thought the most recent trial of (10) Shenthara was good, hitting the line under her own steam. Showed some speed to lead there and she could give this a shake.

(8) Eleni is another who has been trialling up nicely for this debut. The stable can generally produce a few handy 2yos at this time of year so it’s worth keeping an eye on the market.

(5) Richon next best.

Tip: (2) Himalaism - $3.45 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Himalaism

Race 3 Ranvet Mdn Hcp (1400m) 3:30pm (AEDT)
1. Sing A Love Song (6) J: Tim Clark (59kg) T: G W Moore		3
2. Anythink Goes (8) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (57.5kg) T: Matthew Smith		8.5
3. Semeco (7) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: David Payne		20
4. Jawaani (1) J: James Mcdonald (55.5kg) T: C J Waller		4.5
5. Sanstoc (5) J: Tom Sherry (55.5kg) T: Mark Newnham		4
6. Direct Affect (4) J: Tommy Berry (55kg) T: Paul Murray		14
7. Cairdeas (3) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (54.5kg) T: Joseph Pride		17
8. Cap Estel (2) J: Jason Collett (54kg) T: A J Cummings		6.5

I was keen on (4) Jawaani on debut and she ran well considering she was first up 1400m. Will take a stack of improvement out of that and should be suited staying at this trip. She will be nice and prominent in the run from the inside draw and will get her chance today.

(1) Sing A Love Song drops out of tougher races for this much easier task today. Rising to this trip 3rd up will be suitable.

(8) Cap Estel was very good fresh behind a couple of handy ones and has the benefit of race experience on his side.

Tip: (4) Jawaani - $4.60 at TAB

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN Jawaani

Race 4 China Horse Club (Bm72) (1550m) 4:05pm (AEDT)
1. Miss Redoble (3) J: Ms Madi Derrick (61.5kg) T: T J Bartley		6.5
2. Duchess Adele (2) J: Tyler Schiller (57kg) T: M J Dunn		8
3. Twice On Sunday (7) J: Ms Jenny Duggan (57kg) T: Bjorn Baker		6
4. Bedford Square (4) J: Dylan Gibbons (56.5kg) T: Matthew Smith		4
5. Bella Violet (5) J: Reece Jones (56.5kg) T: John Thompson		5
6. Always Praying (6) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: J A O'shea		4.2
7. Denmiss (1) J: Ms Amy Mclucas (54kg) T: W A Hudd		11

(6) Always Praying looked very good winning her maiden last start and I think she is ready to take the next step now. Gets in nice and light here with an apprentice claim and the rise to 1550m will only be a positive.

(4) Bedford Square is extremely consistent but just struggles to find a way to win. Was only narrowly beaten last start and I think the drop back in trip might be just what she’s looking for.

(1) Miss Redoble won a strong race 2nd up and is on the one-week turnaround here today. Can only imagine she is flying at the moment and has a decent record 3rd up.

Tip: (6) Always Praying - $4.20 at Neds

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Always Praying

Race 5 Stud/Stable Staff Awards-Bm72 (1800m) 4:40pm (AEDT)
1. Daysan (5) J: Hugh Bowman (59.5kg) T: K A Lees		8.5
2. Reggiewood (6) J: Jay Ford (59.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou		3.6
3. So Sneeky (3) J: (59kg) T: Amanda Turner
4. Savvy Legend (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (57kg) T: L J Bridge		4.2
5. Rules Don't Apply (1) J: James Mcdonald (56kg) T: C J Waller		4.2
6. Main Stage (2) J: Ms Rachel King (54.5kg) T: Ms G Markwell		5
7. Dream Maiden (8) J: Jason Collett (54kg) T: J C Coyle		8.5
8. Devil Dan (7) J: Reece Jones (54kg) T: Paul Murray		26

(4) Savvy Legend was only beaten by the track pattern at Canterbury last start and ran on very well. I’m keen to see him get out to 1800m now and I think he might just have a bit more talent than some of these.

(5) Rules Don’t Apply has been competitive in tougher races than this and should be ready to peak now 4th up from a spell. The drop back in trip is my only query.

(2) Reggiewood was good fresh having first start since arriving from Hong Kong. Getting onto a bigger track and stepping from 1400 to 1800 are all positives.

Tip: (4) Savvy Legend - $4.20 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: No Bet

Race 6 Harry Angel Yearlings (Bm72) (1400m) 5:15pm (AEDT)
1. Easy Campese (2) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (62.5kg) T: J G Sargent		3.6
2. Silent Agenda (4) J: Tyler Schiller (62kg) T: Joseph Pride		7.5
3. Mensa Missile (7) J: Tim Clark (60.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott		4.8
4. Construct (5) J: Tommy Berry (59.5kg) T: P & P Snowden		5
5. Steel Diamond (9) J: Tom Sherry (59.5kg) T: Chris Waller
6. Kuzco Lad (1) J: Regan Bayliss (59kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
7. Rejoiced (3) J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham		3.6
8. Kennedy Choice (6) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: David Payne		15
9. Hope In Your Heart (8) J: Brock Ryan (54kg) T: K J Parker		11

Keen to back (1) Easy Campese who was very good over a trip short of his best. Keen to see him getting to 1400m where he’s won 2 from 4 and getting onto the Kenso track is also a plus. Gets a good claim to offset the top weight and I think he will be very tough to run down here.

(7) Rejoiced is the up and comer, winning 3 of 4 starts and looks and exciting horse. Will put himself up on speed from the low draw and I have no doubt he can handle the rise in grade today.

(4) Construct was outclassed in a strong race at the Gold Coast but was building well before that. He can regain his best form here and will be hard to beat if he does.

Tip: (1) Easy Campese - $3.80 at Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Easy Campese

Race 7 Davali (Bm72) (1000m) 5:50pm (AEDT)
1. Quick Tempo (10) J: Jackson Searle (61.5kg) T: M S Minervini		3.8
2. Henschel (5) J: Patrick Scorse (60.5kg) T: A J Denham
3. Shadow Bridge (8) J: Tom Sherry (59.5kg) T: Mark Newnham		16
4. Invincible Kiss (2) J: Reece Jones (59kg) T: Wayne Seelin		12
5. Duchess (1) J: Keagan Latham (58.5kg) T: R & M Freedman		7.5
6. Eyewitness (7) J: Jason Collett (58kg) T: Ms K Buchanan		3.7
7. Lepreezy (6) J: Brodie Loy (57.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham		7.5
8. So Say You (3) J: Brock Ryan (57kg) T: T J Robinson		14
9. Stormborn (9) J: Joshua Parr (55.5kg) T: Mark Newnham		9
10. Flash Point (4) J: Ms Rachel King (54kg) T: John Thompson		7.5

(5) Duchess was well backed first up and was only getting warm late behind a few good horses. He’ll enjoy getting onto the Kenso track and will enjoy any rain that does come by this stage of the day.

(1) Quick Tempo was beaten for the first time last start when heading to town. That was his first run for five week so he should take a stack of improvement out of that. Loves it wet and gets in well following a 3kg claim.

(6) Eyewitness was good first up and will be a big danger now with that run under the belt. She loves 1000m.

Tip: (5) Duchess - $8.00 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN Duchess