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Randwick Racing Tips: Saturday, April 9th

Tim Geers previews every race on Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick.

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It’s Grand final day at Randwick as Day 2 of the Championships sees four huge group 1s on the card. The highlight of the day will see one of the races of the carnival with an elite field lining up in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

The track is rated a heavy 10 after a stack of rain again this week with the rail out 4 metres the entire circuit. Hopefully the rain stays away and we can get through the whole meeting!

Tim Geers is back to preview every race on the card.

 

 

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Race 1

Grainshaker Vodka Fernhill (1600m)
11:40am (AEDT)

Race 1

Grainshaker Vodka Fernhill (1600m)
11:40am (AEDT)

1. Williamsburg (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (59kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
2.452.452.4
2. Moko (2) J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) T: A & S Freedman
3.12.93.25
3. Russian Roni (8) J: Brenton Avdulla (55.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
776.8
4. Field Commander (4) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54.5kg) T: David Payne
5. Kote (5) J: William Pike (54.5kg) T: A J Cummings
10108.6
6. Matcha Latte (3) J: Tom Sherry (54.5kg) T: Mark Newnham
5.55.54.85
7. Monfiducia (1) J: Ms Rachel King (54kg) T: David Payne
8. Highland Harley (6) J: Sam Clipperton (54kg) T: Liam Howley
212121.5

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 11:44am (AEDT)

(2) Moko gets a 1kg swing on (1) Williamsburg from when they met in the Baillieu a fortnight ago and that might be enough for her to turn the tables. She carries 55.5kg here whereas the favourite carries every bit of 59kg so gives away a fair amount of weight to the rest of the field on a testing Heavy 10 track.

(3) Russian Roni will go forward and give them something to chase in the small field, coming off a win at Newcastle in similar conditions.

Tip: (2) Moko $3.25 BoomBet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

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Race 2

Bisley Workwear South Pacific (1400m)
12:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Bisley Workwear South Pacific (1400m)
12:15pm (AEDT)

1. Zethus (8) J: Nash Rawiller (58kg) T: James Cummings
131312.8
2. Flying Crazy (4) J: Mark Zahra (57.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
3. Military Expert (12) J: Tommy Berry (57.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham
151413
4. Bend The Knee (5) J: James Mcdonald (55kg) T: J A O'shea
9.598.7
5. Shihonka (15) J: Tim Clark (54kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
9.5109.7
6. Cape Breton (6) J: Craig Williams (54kg) T: C J Waller
7. Cotehele (2) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: J A O'shea
8.587.8
8. Minsk Moment (3) J: Jay Ford (54kg) T: C J Waller
9. Loch Eagle (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54kg) T: K A Lees
2.22.22.25
10. Tonneofgrit (17) J: William Pike (54kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
151515.4
11. Green Belt (10) J: Ms Jamie Kah (54kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
12. Vilana (11) J: Sam Clipperton (54kg) T: James Cummings
7.576.5
13. Shadow Devil (13) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: Mark Newnham
14. All Machiavellian (16) J: Brock Ryan (54kg) T: R & L Price
126101131
15. Caboche (9) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (54kg) T: C J Waller
16. Short Shorts (14) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Brad Widdup
161613.2
17. Three Wise Men (1) J: Unknown (54kg) T: Edward Cummings

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 12:19pm (AEDT)

Very keen on (9) Loch Eagle here who is two from two this preparation, including a last start win over Straight Arron. That horse then came out and won last week’s Carbine Club Stakes in terrific fashion so the form has stacked up well. Looks very hard to beat here.

(4) Bend The Knee didn’t do much in the Darby Munro but that was a good race behind Mazu and he should find this easier. JMac goes on.

(7) Cotehele was sound first up with a big weight and a wide draw.

(12) Vilana next best.

Tip: (9) Loch Eagle $2.20 Moneyball

Betting Strategy: 3u WIN Lock Eagle

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Race 3

Polytrack Prov-Midway Final (1400m)
12:50pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Polytrack Prov-Midway Final (1400m)
12:50pm (AEDT)

1. Rustic Steel (14) J: Hugh Bowman (57.5kg) T: K A Lees
665.5
2. Never Talk (2) J: Damien Oliver (57kg) T: K A Lees
444.05
3. Kinloch (16) J: Nash Rawiller (56kg) T: K A Lees
131312.4
4. Kiss Sum (8) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: T J Bartley
111110
5. Travest (15) J: Regan Bayliss (56kg) T: G D Hickman
343436
6. Astero (3) J: Tom Sherry (56kg) T: Matthew Smith
313134
7. Poseidon Ruler (13) J: Ms Rachel King (56kg) T: John Bannister
12610183
8. French Marine (10) J: Tim Clark (56kg) T: K A Lees
1019185
9. Great News (12) J: James Mcdonald (55.5kg) T: Ms K Waugh
4.44.23.95
10. Barossa Rosa (1) J: Jeff Penza (54kg) T: T J Bartley
121213.2
11. Mayrose (11) J: William Pike (54kg) T: J G Sargent
151615.6
12. Grande Rumore (6) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: K A Lees
121311.8
13. Pippali (9) J: Craig Williams (54kg) T: J C Coyle
191920
14. Confessed (4) J: Tommy Berry (54kg) T: K A Lees
616745
15. Sally Pops (5) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (54kg) T: Robert Quinn
616163
16. Tawfiq Lass (7) J: Andrew Gibbons (54kg) T: K A Lees
676773
17. Noble Soldier (17) J: Unknown (56kg) T: R & L Price
18. Highballer (18) J: Unknown (56kg) T: Ms G Markwell

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 12:51pm (AEDT)

(2) Never Talk heads up a strong team for Kris Lees in the Provincial final. She ran 3rd in the Weona Girl two starts back before bolting in to win the Newcastle heat by 3.3L. Will be finishing hard, just hopefully the inside section of the straight isn’t quicksand.

(1) Rustic Steel also won a heat for this at Newcastle easily, scoring by nearly 3L. He then ran an admirable race in BM88 company, beaten about a length after having to go back to the inside in inferior ground.

(9) Great News was just edged out first up and does have a good second up record so should be around the mark again.

Tip: (2) Never Talk $4.20 Bet365

Betting Strategy: No Bet

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Race 4

Furphy Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Furphy Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

1. Queen Of The Ball (6) J: Mark Zahra (56.5kg) T: Michael Freedman
2. Sheeza Belter (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55kg) T: P & P Snowden
141614
3. Paris Dior (3) J: James Mcdonald (54kg) T: P & P Snowden
2.62.62.75
4. Ojai (5) J: Ms Jamie Kah (54kg) T: James Cummings
998
5. Lady Laguna (10) J: Tommy Berry (54kg) T: Annabel Neasham
161915.4
6. Mumbai Jewel (12) J: Fred Kersley (54kg) T: Annabel Neasham
7. Dashing Legend (14) J: William Pike (54kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
151512.2
8. Magic Carpet (8) J: Ms Rachel King (54kg) T: James Cummings
109.510.2
9. Pantonario (4) J: Craig Williams (54kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
151612.2
10. Kin (9) J: Chad Schofield (54kg) T: James Cummings
171419
11. Gendarmerie (1) J: Jay Ford (54kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis
151101131
12. Swift Sweet (15) J: Sam Clipperton (54kg) T: Mark Newnham
212118.8
13. North Star Lass (2) J: Tim Clark (54kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
131310.6
14. Willinga Beast (13) J: Brenton Avdulla (54kg) T: K A Lees
777.1
15. Lady Percival's (11) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: Richard & Will Freedman
15193

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 1:29pm (AEDT)

Interested to see how the WA filly (2) Sheza Belter measures up in her Sydney debut here for the Snowden stable. She’s had three starts and probably should be undefeated. She won the WA Magic Millions 2YO Classic last time we saw her and the start prior to that sat three-deep the trip when 2nd. Can only hope she gets through the conditions and handles the Sydney way of going, but she’s in a very astute camp who will have her well prepared. Each way.

(3) Paris Dior is the well-fancied stablemate with JMac on board. She was good in the Inglis Millennium and she’s trialled well on two occasions ahead of her reappearance today.

(9) Pantonario brings good form behind Golden Slipper and ATC Sires’ winner Fireburn. She’s also trialled well and will give them something to catch at double figure odds.

Tip: (2) Sheza Belter E/W $16/$4.20 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Sheza Belter

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Race 5

Arrowfield Sprint (1200m)
2:00pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Arrowfield Sprint (1200m)
2:00pm (AEDT)

1. In The Congo (6) J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
2.352.22.35
2. Paulele (3) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: James Cummings
3.43.33.4
3. Marine One (7) J: Mark Zahra (56.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
4. General Beau (8) J: Damian Lane (56.5kg) T: M J Ellerton
5. Generation (5) J: Ms Jamie Kah (56.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
6. Mazu (9) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: P & P Snowden
2.72.52.5
7. Shaquero (10) J: Craig Williams (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
8. Ranch Hand (1) J: James Mcdonald (56.5kg) T: C J Waller
9. Bacchanalia (11) J: Nash Rawiller (56.5kg) T: James Cummings
10. Maotai (4) J: Tim Clark (56.5kg) T: Kacy Fogden
11. I Am Lethal (2) J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg) T: J A O'shea
202020.5

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 2:04pm (AEDT)

(2) Paulele was sound in the TJ Smith Stakes behind Nature Strip and now comes here on the quick back up. He’s a Randwick specialist with five wins and that 3rd in the TJ from six starts. Think he can roll the favourite.

(1) In The Congo was also very good first up over the unsuitable 1100m in The Galaxy. That wasn’t as strong a race as the TJ but he’s going to be much better suited up to 1200m against his own age group.

(6) Mazu has taken all before him since returning as a gelding, winning three from three this prep. This is his biggest test.

Tip: (2) Paulele $3.80 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1.5 units WIN Paulele

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Race 6

The Star Australian Oaks (2400m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

Race 6

The Star Australian Oaks (2400m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

1. Hinged (10) J: Brenton Avdulla (56kg) T: C J Waller
44.23.55
2. Gypsy Goddess (11) J: William Pike (56kg) T: David Vandyke
4.84.65.1
3. Biscayne Bay (5) J: Mark Zahra (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
151414.2
4. Honeycreeper (15) J: Hugh Bowman (56kg) T: James Cummings
3.63.63.75
5. Le Villi (14) J: Damien Oliver (56kg) T: K A Lees
212023.5
6. El Patroness (2) J: Damian Lane (56kg) T: D T O'brien
262618.8
7. Hope In Your Heart (17) J: Nash Rawiller (56kg) T: K J Parker
515141
8. Gin Martini (6) J: Robbie Dolan (56kg) T: J G Sargent
919159
9. Pink Ivory (9) J: James Mcdonald (56kg) T: J G Sargent
555
10. Charity Spirit (12) J: Ms Alysha Collett (56kg) T: G Portelli
415131
11. Hardly Sweet (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: Greg Eurell
12. Lekvarte (13) J: Jay Ford (56kg) T: Joseph Pride
13. Secret Glamour (3) J: John Allen (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
10110175
14. Commando Drift (7) J: Fred Kersley (56kg) T: P G Carey
126101131
15. Velvet Lady (18) J: Grant Buckley (56kg) T: John W Ramsey
413443
16. Mauricently (1) J: Craig Williams (56kg) T: K A Lees
676153
17. Chance Reward (16) J: Ms Winona Costin (56kg) T: Nell Foley
18. Youthfull (8) J: Brock Ryan (56kg) T: Brad Widdup
201151201

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 2:39pm (AEDT)

(4) Honeycreeper had the blinkers applied last start and they worked to good effect as she came away with a dominant win in the Adrian Knox Stakes. She has a tricky draw to contend with again today but a repeat of last start would see her very hard to beat.

(1) Hinged was very brave in the Vinery Stud Stakes and now steps up to 2400m for the first time. There was a 4L gap back to the third horse in the Vinery which reads well for her chances here.

(2) Gypsy Goddess ran home well in the Vinery from too far back in the field. She’s likely to enjoy the step up to 2400m given she won easily over 2100m last preparation.

(9) Pink Ivory is from a stable that knows how to get them ready for these sorts of staying races.

Tip: (4) Honeycreeper $3.50 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: No Bet

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Race 7

Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

1. The Chosen One (5) J: Hugh Bowman (56kg) T: M Baker & A Forsman
151715
2. Daqiansweet Junior (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (51.5kg) T: P Stokes
263435
3. Knights Order (1) J: Ms Rachel King (51.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
109.59
4. Stockman (13) J: Ms Alysha Collett (51kg) T: Joseph Pride
5.55.55.6
5. Crystal Pegasus (18) J: Ms Jamie Kah (51kg) T: C J Waller
76.57.1
6. Angel Of Truth (3) J: William Pike (51kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
202017.8
7. Sheraz (6) J: Craig Williams (51kg) T: C J Waller
131411.2
8. No Compromise (10) J: Jay Ford (50.5kg) T: C J Waller
101111
9. Luncies (14) J: Robbie Dolan (50kg) T: K A Lees
101010
10. Future Score (16) J: Teodore Nugent (50kg) T: Matthew Cumani
414141
11. Surefire (12) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (50kg) T: C J Waller
87.57.1
12. Tigertiger (2) J: Dean Holland (50kg) T: R J Blacker
343436
13. Chalk Stream (9) J: Damien Thornton (50kg) T: C J Waller
121310.2
14. Alakahan (4) J: Fred Kersley (50kg) T: Richard & Will Freedman
677167
15. Le Baol (19) J: Ms Louise Day (50kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
414143
16. Dadoozdart (17) J: Brock Ryan (50kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
515139
17. Kaapfever (8) J: Tyler Schiller (50kg) T: Joseph Pride
151101121
18. Sweet Thomas (11) J: James Innes Jnr (50kg) T: Matthew Smith
126101111
19. South Pacific (15) J: Andrew Gibbons (50kg) T: Richard Litt
301201201

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 3:19pm (AEDT)

(11) Surefire won well on Australian debut over 2000m and followed that up with another good effort behind No Compromise in the Queen’s Cup. Blinkers go on, gets no weight and will run the trip so has to be a chance at each way odds here.

Another Waller runner that should give this a good shake is (13) Chalk Stream who just looks primed for the Sydney Cup today. Sat three-wide the trip in the Queen’s Cup and battled on very well for 3rd. Gets no weight and I’m sure Waller will have him spot on for the Queen.

(5) Crystal Pegasus is flying with four straight wins and gets Jamie Kah on.

(9) Luncies is racing well and didn’t get much luck last start.

Tip: (11) Surefire $8.00 TAB

Also Backing: 13) Chalk Stream $13 PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Surefire, 0.5 units WIN Chalk Stream

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Race 8

Longines Queen Elizabeth Stks (2000m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Longines Queen Elizabeth Stks (2000m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

1. Think It Over (4) J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) T: K J Parker
313129.5
2. Zaaki (3) J: Ms Jamie Kah (59kg) T: Annabel Neasham
665.3
3. I'm Thunderstruck (6) J: Mark Zahra (59kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
1311
4. Mount Popa (8) J: William Pike (59kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
415143
5. Dalasan (1) J: Chad Schofield (59kg) T: L Macdonald & A Gluyas
676765
6. Verry Elleegant (7) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: C J Waller
3.33.13.35
7. Duais (9) J: Joshua Parr (57kg) T: Edward Cummings
77.57.5
8. Montefilia (2) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: David Payne
7.57.57.6
9. Anamoe (5) J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) T: James Cummings
4.24.23.9

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 4:00pm (AEDT)

What a belter of a race this is.

(9) Anamoe stepped up to 2000m in the Randwick Guineas last start and destroyed his rivals by 6L. He’s now had two runs at the trip for that win and his narrow defeat in the Cox Plate. That form reads super well and he should get a great run throughout from barrier 5. Think he’s a bet at the price.

(7) Duais has gone to another level this preparation. The heavy track is going to be the real test for her this afternoon but her effort in the Chipping Norton, and her win in the Tancred were enough to suggest she may be able to overcome her heavy track record.

(6) Verry Elleegant was rolled in the small field last start but she can bounce back.

(2) Zaaki next best. Interesting to see how he handles the heavy ground for the first time in his career.

Tip: (9) Anamoe $4.33 Moneyball

Also Backing: (7) Duais $6.50 TAB

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Anamoe, 0.5 units WIN Duais

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Race 9

Sydneys Queen Of The Turf (1600m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Sydneys Queen Of The Turf (1600m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

1. Colette (9) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: James Cummings
3.43.53.55
2. Lighthouse (12) J: Ms Jamie Kah (57kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
10109.9
3. Icebath (15) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (57kg) T: Brad Widdup
666.2
4. Shout The Bar (10) J: Nash Rawiller (57kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
5. Hungry Heart (11) J: Mark Zahra (57kg) T: C J Waller
6. Nimalee (3) J: Damien Oliver (57kg) T: Matthew Smith
262627.5
7. Promise Of Success (4) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: J A O'shea
121211
8. Vangelic (13) J: Tim Clark (57kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
414131
9. Annavisto (6) J: Ms Rachel King (57kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
191918.4
10. Quantum Mechanic (14) J: Damian Lane (57kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
344126.5
11. Mirra Vision (2) J: Sam Clipperton (57kg) T: P & P Snowden
12. Steinem (17) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
192115.6
13. Le Lude (18) J: Brock Ryan (57kg) T: John Thompson
717151
14. Yonce (1) J: John Allen (57kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
666.1
15. Fangirl (16) J: Brenton Avdulla (54.5kg) T: C J Waller
87.57.1
16. Yearning (7) J: William Pike (54.5kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
17. Barb Raider (8) J: Craig Williams (54.5kg) T: Jerome Hunter
313431
18. Never Been Kissed (5) J: Regan Bayliss (54.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
414131

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 4:39pm (AEDT)

(14) Yonce hasn’t done much wrong to date, winning all six starts. She stepped up to 2000m and got the job done last start but drops back in trip to the mile for her first start at Group 1 level. This stable just seem to keep them up and keep them winning. Notably it’s her first start on heavy ground but $7 for a horse that’s undefeated appeals.

(1) Colette comes off a 2nd placing in the George Ryder Stakes, splitting Forbidden Love and Laws Of Indices. She’s a mudlark and now drops back to her own sex so should be hard to beat.

(15) Fangirl bounced back to her best form in the Vinery Stud Stakes last start. She only won narrowly but there was 4L back to the third horse which is a good sign. She’ll be right there in the finish.

(12) Steinem looks the value in the race. She made a lovely return first up over 1200m and will absolutely love getting out to the mile.

Tip: (14) Yonce $7.00 PlayUp

Value: (12) Steinem $26 PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Yonce, 0.25 units WIN Steinem

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Race 10

Tab Sapphire Stakes (1200m)
5:10pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Tab Sapphire Stakes (1200m)
5:10pm (AEDT)

1. Four Moves Ahead (9) J: Nash Rawiller (56kg) T: J G Sargent
151614.2
2. Bella Nipotina (8) J: James Mcdonald (55.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
66.55.9
3. Minhaaj (11) J: Ms Jamie Kah (55.5kg) T: J A O'shea
76.56.4
4. Belluci Babe (4) J: Tim Clark (55kg) T: Bjorn Baker
3.63.53.6
5. Wandabaa (3) J: Damien Oliver (55kg) T: K A Lees
888.1
6. Fituese (2) J: Brenton Avdulla (55kg) T: John Thompson
7. Marboosha (14) J: Tommy Berry (55kg) T: P & P Snowden
212116.8
8. Emanate (7) J: Sam Clipperton (55kg) T: James Cummings
54.84.65
9. Tricky Gal (15) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: Matthew Smith
171917.8
10. Ruby Tuesday (10) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54kg) T: G Portelli
616751
11. Jump The Broom (12) J: William Pike (54kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
12. Majestic Shot (5) J: Mitchell Bell (54kg) T: Grant Allard
181818.2
13. Nicci's Fling (13) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (54kg) T: G Portelli
8167
14. More Secrets (6) J: Damien Thornton (54kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
615151
15. Pandora Blue (1) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54kg) T: Ms K Buchanan
818183

Odds Last Updated: April 9, 2022, 5:10pm (AEDT)

I was keen on (3) MInhaaj in the Oakleigh Plate but nothing went right for her in the race. She started $6.50 in that race and is now $8.00 here. Query on the heavy ground but is a decent price.

(4) Belluci Babe is flying, coming off a career peak by running 4th in the TJ Smith Stakes and prior to that a 4th in The Galaxy.

(8) Emanate bolted in to win by 4.6L on heavy ground at Rosehill last start. Doesn’t have a great record at Randwick though.

(14) More Secrets worth including in numbers at huge odds.

Tip: (3) Minhaaj $8.00 TAB

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Minhaaj

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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