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Randwick Racing Tips: Saturday, April 16th

Another weekend of Group 1 racing at Randwick with the All Aged Stakes headlining a 10-race card.

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The Group 1 Champagne Stakes and Group 1 All Aged Stakes headline a 10-race card at Randwick this Saturday as the Autumn racing carnival continues in Sydney.

Tim Geers has previewed every race on the card with his tips and best bets below.

The track is currently rated a Heavy 8 with the rail out 8m from the 1600m-winning post and 5m the remainder.

Find our Randwick racing tips below!

Best Bet: Race 3 – (4) Straight Arron

Best Value: Race 2 – (4) French Bonnet

Moneyball

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Race 1

Tab Highway Handicap (1200m)
11:30am (AEDT)

Race 1

Tab Highway Handicap (1200m)
11:30am (AEDT)

1. Mr Hussill (11) J: Reece Jones (60.5kg) T: Cameron Crockett
99.58.4
2. Street Power (7) J: Keagan Latham (59.5kg) T: B F Cavanough
8.597.9
3. Boom Boom Basil (5) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: Brett Robb
9.5913.2
4. Optimo (14) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: Marc Quinn
5. Auntie Monnie (19) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: Ms S Grills
6. Lucky Sham (3) J: Ms Rachel King (56kg) T: R N Godbolt
343436
7. Boncassie (20) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55.5kg) T: B D Bellamy
151415.8
8. Dalavin (16) J: Robbie Dolan (55.5kg) T: Brett Robb
121211.4
9. Whatever I Say (12) J: Nash Rawiller (55.5kg) T: P L Shailer
121115.8
10. Orbital Express (15) J: Tyler Schiller (55kg) T: J R Gask
151412.4
11. Beau Factor (6) J: Tim Clark (55kg) T: Brett Robb
161521
12. Markwell Dreamer (8) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: Joseph Burges
121212.8
13. Hardware Lane (9) J: Brenton Avdulla (54.5kg) T: Mitchell Beer
14. Sparring (18) J: James Mcdonald (54.5kg) T: R T Stubbs
3.73.83.45
15. Salire (17) J: William Pike (55kg) T: Cameron Crockett
10108.4
16. Brazen Impact (1) J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg) T: D A Williams
9910.4
17. Cracking Mo (2) J: Ms Brooke Stower (55kg) T: Cameron Crockett
121312.8
18. Two Ya Got (10) J: Unknown (54kg) T: B F Cavanough
101110.4
19. Pee Dee (4) J: Unknown (54kg) T: P M Farrell
414151
20. Southern Appeal (13) J: Unknown (54kg) T: D A Williams
515138

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 11:34am (AEDT)

(3) Boom Boom Basil hasn’t faced a heavy track before but has showed plenty of talent with three wins from six starts. Two of those have been first up and off two winning trials he looks ready to go here.

(14) Sparring belted his opposition on debut at Albury before being competitive in metropolitan grade in Melbourne. Comes to a Highway race in Sydney now and would only have to handle the heavy ground to be very competitive.

Stablemates (1) Mr Hussil and (17) Cracking Mo can go well for trainer Cameron Crockett.

Tip: (3) Boom Boom Basil $12.20 BoomBet

Betting Strategy: No bet

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Race 2

Midway (Bm72) (1400m)
12:05pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Midway (Bm72) (1400m)
12:05pm (AEDT)

1. Highly Desired (19) J: Sam Clipperton (59.5kg) T: Claire Lever
87.59.9
2. Different Strokes (18) J: Jay Ford (59kg) T: Ms K Waugh
10107.8
3. Divine Breath (3) J: Brock Ryan (58kg) T: Ms T Bateup
121312.4
4. French Bonnet (10) J: Nash Rawiller (58kg) T: Ms K Waugh
6.56.56.8
5. So Sneeky (16) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (58kg) T: Ms A Turner
343426.5
6. Strawb (9) J: James Mcdonald (57.5kg) T: Nathan Doyle
88.57
7. Alpha Go (5) J: William Pike (57.5kg) T: A Newing
212119.8
8. Noble Soldier (6) J: Regan Bayliss (57kg) T: R & L Price
344124.5
9. Too Good To Be Tru (11) J: Joshua Parr (57kg) T: D Lane
918163
10. Zorocat (14) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: D Lane
161812.2
11. Contributingfactor (15) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: D I Atkins
44.24.3
12. Ashim (12) J: Brenton Avdulla (56.5kg) T: Matthew Smith
11108.6
13. Sepulchre (2) J: Ms Rachel King (55.5kg) T: Joseph Ible
817183
14. Achira (17) J: Robbie Dolan (54.5kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
10109.1
15. Mahagoni (8) J: Tom Sherry (55kg) T: David Payne
4.654.7
16. Three Wise Men (1) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Edward Cummings
262620.5
17. Savvy Legend (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: L J Bridge
171713.6
18. Readily Availabull (13) J: Unknown (54.5kg) T: J G Sargent
313122
19. Bob's Your Uncle (4) J: Unknown (54kg) T: Craig Carmody
313123.5

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 12:09pm (AEDT)

(4) French Bonnet looks a good value play here. Disappointing first up but she put in a similar performance first up last preparation before coming out and winning second up. She’s undefeated at her second run back so we could see sharp improvement today with each way odds available.

(11) Contributing Factor nearly should have won last start and wasn’t bad the start prior either. Now gets Bowman on.

(15) Mahagoni was good on his Australian debut and can improve.

Tip: (4) French Bonnet $8.00 Moneyball

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W French Bonnet

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Race 3

Acy Sec. Frank Packer Plate (2000m)
12:40pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Acy Sec. Frank Packer Plate (2000m)
12:40pm (AEDT)

1. War Eternal (11) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
151512.2
2. Maurice's Medad (4) J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
1512.4
3. Raging Bull (5) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: David Payne
141412.6
4. Straight Arron (14) J: James Mcdonald (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
1.851.851.86
5. Jalmari (1) J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) T: D A Williams
131314.2
6. Arnaqueur (8) J: Ms Alysha Collett (56.5kg) T: Jean Dubois
343432
7. Bon Vivant (10) J: Nash Rawiller (56.5kg) T: James Cummings
262626
8. Inverell (15) J: Mark Zahra (56.5kg) T: Clayton Douglas
151516.2
9. Field Legend (9) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
262624.5
10. Lukey Luke (13) J: Keagan Latham (56.5kg) T: Ms G Markwell
10118.7
11. Paternal (12) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
262120.5
12. Devil Racer (3) J: Damian Lane (56.5kg) T: Brad Widdup
1019181
13. Verona (7) J: William Pike (54.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
343429.5
14. Money From The Sky (6) J: Tom Sherry (56.5kg) T: Mark Newnham
343426.5
15. Mediaro (2) J: Jay Ford (56.5kg) T: Matthew Smith
313130

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 12:44pm (AEDT)

(4) Straight Arron was dominant in the Carbine Club Stakes as our best bet of the day last start, coming from back in the field to sail home over the top. He’ll be back in a similar spot from barrier 14 today so will need to be good again but the way he finished off over a mile last start suggests the 2000m won’t be an issue. Should be very hard to beat again.

Tip: (4) Straight Arron $1.90 TAB

Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Straight Arron

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Race 4

Moet&Chandon Champagne Stakes (1600m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Moet&Chandon Champagne Stakes (1600m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

1. Let'srollthedice (4) J: Damian Lane (56.5kg) T: D T O'brien
1210
2. Williamsburg (3) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
7.57.57.3
3. Counttheheadlights (5) J: John Allen (56.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
212020
4. Wealthy Investor (1) J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) T: D Lane
151101151
5. Fireburn (2) J: Brenton Avdulla (54.5kg) T: G Portelli
1.551.61.62
6. She's Extreme (6) J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg) T: A J Cummings
4.23.65

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 1:19pm (AEDT)

Just a field of six for the Group 1 Champagne Stakes.

(5) Fireburn has taken all before her since her debut, collecting the Sweet Embrace, Golden Slipper and Sires’ Produce in the process. She now steps up to the mile as the raging favourite for the Champagne and if she repeats her recent performances she’ll win again.

(2) Williamsburg comes off consecutive victories, the latest being over this track and distance on heavy ground, so he’s already ticked the mile box.

(6) She’s Extreme ran 2nd to Fireburn last start and should be thereabouts again.

Tip: (5) Fireburn $1.55 Moneyball

Betting Strategy: No bet

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Race 5

Mostyncopper J H B Carr Stakes (1400m)
1:50pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Mostyncopper J H B Carr Stakes (1400m)
1:50pm (AEDT)

1. Festival Dancer (11) J: Mark Zahra (56kg) T: Matthew Smith
161616.2
2. Espiona (2) J: James Mcdonald (55kg) T: C J Waller
1.851.81.82
3. Robodira (5) J: Sam Clipperton (54kg) T: J A O'shea
192015.4
4. Cap Estel (10) J: Tim Clark (54kg) T: A J Cummings
141414.2
5. Party For One (8) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: Joseph Pride
101010.2
6. Comrade Rosa (1) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: J A O'shea
77.56
7. Dalchini (7) J: Jay Ford (54kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
161516.2
8. Banana Queen (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
717151
9. Ottilie (9) J: Chad Schofield (54kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
262622
10. Ellenmac (6) J: William Pike (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
615151
11. Zelady Luck (13) J: Ms Rachel King (54kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
262125.5
12. Dynasties (3) J: Tommy Berry (54kg) T: P & P Snowden
201721.5
13. Galactic Angel (12) J: Robbie Dolan (54kg) T: A J Cummings
151101151

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 1:54pm (AEDT)

I think (2) Espiona is the most likely winner here but I wouldn’t be diving into the $1.90 after a couple of disappointing efforts this preparation. She will find this significantly easier than what she’s been racing against and Waller will have her ready to bounce back or he wouldn’t run, but with the price she is at the moment I’m happy to watch.

(6) Comrade Rosa might be able to settle closer to the pace today from the inside gate which helps her chances.

Tip: (2) Espiona $1.90 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: No bet

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Race 6

Tab Hall Mark Stakes (1200m)
2:25pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Tab Hall Mark Stakes (1200m)
2:25pm (AEDT)

1. Kementari (5) J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) T: James Cummings
7.576.6
2. Gem Song (8) J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg) T: K A Lees
9.5910.2
3. Big Parade (4) J: Joshua Parr (58kg) T: Mark Newnham
1.81.71.8
4. Roheryn (3) J: Sam Clipperton (58kg) T: James Cummings
5. Trumbull (7) J: William Pike (58kg) T: Ms K Waugh
212622
6. Signore Fox (2) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: P & P Snowden
121210
7. Quantico (9) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: J A O'shea
10128.4
8. Count De Rupee (1) J: Brock Ryan (56kg) T: R & L Price
101011.2
9. Fituese (6) J: Brenton Avdulla (56kg) T: John Thompson
141511.6

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 2:29pm (AEDT)

Another short-priced favourite here with (3) Big Parade finding a nice race after his brave effort in the Group 1 The Galaxy first up, where he was run down in the final strides by Shelby Sixtysix. He excels in the wet and has a terrific second up record so if he holds his form he should be winning.

(1) Kementari won first up last prep and goes well on rain-affected ground so he should give a good sight fresh today.

(2) Gem Song won well first up – probably finds this a bit tougher but does have a good second up record.

(9) Fituese the roughie.

Tip: (3) Big Parade $1.67 Moneyball

Betting Strategy: No bet

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Race 7

Sharp Extensive It Jra Plate (2000m)
3:10pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Sharp Extensive It Jra Plate (2000m)
3:10pm (AEDT)

1. Icebath (5) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (59kg) T: Brad Widdup
3.13.53.15
2. Polly Grey (7) J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
4.84.64.85
3. Numerian (8) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: Annabel Neasham
121212.6
4. Brutality (1) J: Jay Ford (57kg) T: Joseph Pride
10108.6
5. Kukeracha (10) J: William Pike (56kg) T: C J Waller
181716.4
6. Harmony Rose (11) J: Tyler Schiller (55kg) T: Mark Newnham
7. Marroni (6) J: Damian Lane (55kg) T: M Baker & A Forsman
4.54.24.85
8. Maximal (3) J: James Mcdonald (55kg) T: J A O'shea
665.4
9. Purple Sector (12) J: Regan Bayliss (55kg) T: John Thompson
262020.5
10. Esti Feny (9) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
11. Pappalino (2) J: Chad Schofield (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
677149
12. Cryptogram (4) J: Robbie Dolan (53kg) T: A J Cummings
12610183

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 3:14pm (AEDT)

(2) Polly Grey finds her race today, in my opinion. Relishes these heavy tracks and is at her best over this distance. Went very close behind Mount Popa last start, Bowman goes back on today and she’s ready to win.

(7) Marroni ran 3rd behind Mount Popa and Polly Grey in that same race last start after sitting three-wide for a good part of the race. Brave effort and with a better run today can figure in the finish again.

(1) Icebath is knocking on the door after consecutive placings in the Doncaster and Queen Of The Turf. Down in grade today but carries top weight at her first attempt at the distance.

(3) Numerian the roughie.

Tip: (2) Polly Grey $3.70 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Polly Grey

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Race 8

Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400m)
3:50pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400m)
3:50pm (AEDT)

1. Mo'unga (9) J: Tommy Berry (59kg) T: Annabel Neasham
55.6
2. Cascadian (1) J: James Mcdonald (59kg) T: James Cummings
12129.9
3. Kolding (13) J: Sam Clipperton (59kg) T: C J Waller
717153
4. Zoutori (15) J: Damian Lane (59kg) T: M J Ellerton
415130
5. Ellsberg (7) J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
141413.2
6. Laws Of Indices (2) J: Ms Rachel King (59kg) T: Annabel Neasham
262620
7. Olmedo (3) J: William Pike (59kg) T: Annabel Neasham
10110197
8. Forbidden Love (16) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: Michael Freedman
55.54.35
9. Tofane (12) J: Mark Zahra (57kg) T: M D Moroney
11119.9
10. Sierra Sue (6) J: John Allen (57kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young
141415.2
11. Nimalee (14) J: Damien Oliver (57kg) T: Matthew Smith
141411.2
12. Shout The Bar (11) J: Brenton Avdulla (57kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
212626.5
13. Hungry Heart (8) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (57kg) T: C J Waller
343435
14. In The Congo (10) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
4.54.44.4
15. Overpass (4) J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
171916
16. Shelby Sixtysix (5) J: Robbie Dolan (59kg) T: D A Williams
192023.5
17. Mr Mozart (17) J: William Pike (56.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
192016.8

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 3:55pm (AEDT)

(1) Mo’unga was very brave in the Futurity Stakes behind Sierra Sue, defying the pattern of the day to finish 2nd. He comes here fresh since that run and he handles all ground so at his best he will be very hard to beat.

(10) Sierra Sue had no luck in the All-Star Mile following that victory in the Futurity. Big query coming to Sydney and racing this direction though.

(8) Forbidden Love was brave in the Doncaster following back-to-back Group 1 wins. Whether they are going to the well one too many times is the concern.

(14) In The Congo backs up quickly following the Arrowfield Sprint last weekend. The winner Mazu might be pretty handy so interested to see how that form ties in here.

Tip: (1) Mo'unga $5.50 PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Mo'unga

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Race 9

Silverdale Farm (Bm100) (1400m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Silverdale Farm (Bm100) (1400m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

1. Taikomochi (2) J: Mark Zahra (60.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
415129.5
2. Archedemus (15) J: William Pike (59.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
415129.5
3. Imaging (9) J: (59kg) T: Chris Waller
4. Mali Ston (4) J: Sam Weatherley (59kg) T: D R Weatherley
66.59.1
5. Our Playboy (12) J: James Mcdonald (59kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
3.83.83.85
6. Chat (5) J: Brock Ryan (58.5kg) T: John Thompson
415129.5
7. Exoboom (14) J: Sam Clipperton (58.5kg) T: P & P Snowden
5.565.3
8. Kirwan's Lane (11) J: Brenton Avdulla (58.5kg) T: J A O'shea
11118.6
9. Criaderas (3) J: Nash Rawiller (58kg) T: James Cummings
99.58.9
10. Kubrick (17) J: Joshua Parr (58kg) T: C J Waller
262625
11. Art Cadeau (1) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: T J Robinson
99.58.7
12. Fourhometwo (13) J: Brodie Loy (57kg) T: Annabel Neasham
344131
13. Ashman (19) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: Ms K Waugh
344124.5
14. The Frontman (16) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
12139.8
15. More Prophets (6) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: John Thompson
212616.6
16. Huetor (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: P & P Snowden
66.54.85
17. Thorin (20) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Jean Dubois
919163
18. Cliff's Art (18) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
262618.2
19. Milk Man (7) J: Unknown (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
677173
20. Taksu (8) J: Tyler Schiller (52kg) T: Joseph Pride
3.73.43.3

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 4:34pm (AEDT)

Two-horse play here.

Having something on the Kiwi (4) Mali Ston who makes his Australian debut with five wins from eight career starts. He’s been gelded since his most recent start, where he ran 3rd behind The Chosen One in Group 1 company. Prior to that he was a Group 2 winner so he should acquit himself well fresh over 1400m today.

(16) Huetor is a 2000m horse but he might just have enough class on his side to win first up over the shorter distance. He’s undefeated in three Australian starts to date.

Tip: (16) Huetor $5.00 TAB

Also Backing: (4) Mali Storm $7.10 BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Huetor, 0.5 units WIN Mali Ston

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Race 10

Catanachs (Bm88) (1200m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Catanachs (Bm88) (1200m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

1. Pintoff (2) J: Tyler Schiller (62.5kg) T: Richard Cully
343429
2. Fashchanel (19) J: James Mcdonald (58kg) T: J A O'shea
9.59.57.7
3. Acquitted (13) J: Hugh Bowman (58kg) T: K A Lees
181723.5
4. Katalin (8) J: Sam Clipperton (57kg) T: James Cummings
65.55.1
5. Flat Heaven (1) J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker
414137
6. Maotai (3) J: Nash Rawiller (56kg) T: Kacy Fogden
3.63.73.95
7. Simply Optimistic (20) J: (56kg) T: Brendon Hawtin
8. Much Much Better (12) J: Brock Ryan (55.5kg) T: G W Moore
343425.5
9. April Rain (5) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54.5kg) T: C J Waller
5.55.56.4
10. Invincible Kiss (17) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: Wayne Seelin
816773
11. Samoot (11) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: K A Lees
111210.6
12. Queen Bellissimo (10) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Brad Widdup
151413.8
13. Exotic Ruby (15) J: Ms Rachel King (53kg) T: Bjorn Baker
262621.5
14. Latino Blend (9) J: Robbie Dolan (52kg) T: P & P Snowden
262120.5
15. Lancaster Bomber (7) J: William Pike (54.5kg) T: Richard Litt
8.587.5
16. Mr Tipla (18) J: Nash Rawiller (54.5kg) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
17. Oxford Tycoon (6) J: Jay Ford (54kg) T: Ms K Waugh
343432
18. Starman (14) J: Tommy Berry (53.5kg) T: C J Waller
77.55.8
19. Cuban Royale (16) J: Unknown (54kg) T: R & L Price
616143
20. Soami (4) J: Reece Jones (53.5kg) T: M J Dunn
262626.5

Odds Last Updated: April 16, 2022, 5:09pm (AEDT)

(9) April Rain is a pest for punters but she doe shave a very good first up record with four top-two finishes from as many starts. She resumes today and it wouldn’t shock me to see her win this.

(3) Acquitted makes his Australian debut and he has a very good first up record with three top-two finishes from as many starts. Bowman goes straight on for Kris Lees – whether he is ready to go at his first run here is a query but he’s had two trials in readiness for today.

(6) Maotai was disappointing last start and gets a stack of gear changes today.

(15) Lancaster Bomber has an excellent record in the wet.

Tip: (9) April Rain $5.50 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN April Rain

A trip to Hong Kong quickly had Tim hooked to the racing caper, maintaining the best place anywhere in the world on a Wednesday night is Happy Valley. He holds a strong interest in the Hong Kong form, along with the metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. He’s a fan of dry tracks, Zac Purton and takes particular interest in identifying patterns in the form. Tim wears many hats, juggling the roles of form analyst, jockey manager and racehorse owner.

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