
Race 1
Tab Highway Plate (C3) (1500m)
12:25pm (AEDT)
Race 1Tab Highway Plate (C3) (1500m) |
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1. Napoleon Solo
J: Ms Rachel King (59kg)
T: Natalie Jarvis |
16 | 15 | 17.2 | |||
2. Baileys
J: Ms Cejay Graham (59kg)
T: G L Payne |
26 | 26 | 26 | |||
3. Royal Exit
J: Hugh Bowman (59kg)
T: Mark Schmetzer |
14 | 13 | 13 | |||
4. King's Trust
J: Tommy Berry (59kg)
T: T J Robinson |
5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |||
5. Kinship
J: Reece Jones (59kg)
T: R P Northam |
13 | 12 | 12 | |||
6. Racketeering
J: Jason Collett (59kg)
T: Ms L Sheppard |
4.5 | 4.4 | 4.65 | |||
7. Zaidin
J: (59kg)
T: Dean S Smith |
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8. The Snooperstar
J: James Innes Jnr (59kg)
T: Mark Schmetzer |
51 | 41 | 37 | |||
9. Highlights
J: James Mcdonald (57.5kg)
T: Cody Morgan |
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10. Lord Desanimaux
J: Tyler Schiller (57.5kg)
T: T J Robinson |
7 | 7 | 6.1 | |||
11. Shen Gui
J: Chad Schofield (57.5kg)
T: Lou Mary |
9.5 | 9.5 | 10.2 | |||
12. Tidal Rush
J: Regan Bayliss (56kg)
T: B F Cavanough |
10 | 10 | 10 | |||
13. Majestic Wings
J: Tom Sherry (55.5kg)
T: Cody Morgan |
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14. Markievicz
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55.5kg)
T: B J Ratcliff |
18 | 17 | 19.2 | |||
15. Miss Isolation
J: Robbie Dolan (55.5kg)
T: Mitchell Beer |
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16. Brainzes
J: Unknown (57.5kg)
T: Aaron Clarke |
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17. A Million Dreams
J: (57.5kg)
T: Brett Dodson |
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18. Spritely Emily
J: Brock Ryan (54kg)
T: T J Robinson |
34 | 31 | 32 | |||
19. Golden Gorge
J: Sam Clipperton (59kg)
T: Matthew Dale |
9 | 9.5 | 8 | |||
20. Would Be King
J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (59kg)
T: Doug Gorrel |
81 | 71 | 79 |
Impossible start to the meeting with a field of 14 for the Highway.
Terry Robinson has a strong team of three runners assembled for the race. Tommy Berry jumping on (4) King’s Trust might be a good lead but (10) Lord Desanimaux has racked up five top-two finishes from his past six starts and is never far away in races like this.
The other runner for the stable is (18) Spritely Emily with Brock Ryan aboard and despite going around at $35, isn’t hopeless. Didn’t get any luck in a similar race two starts ago behind Banju.
(12) Tidal Rush represents the Cavanough stable, who pulled off a huge plunge on debut. Made it two wins from three starts last time out and can go well.
Chances don’t end there in a typically tough Highway.
Tip: (10) Lord Desanimaux E/W $7.00 Ladbrokes
Betting Strategy: No bet

Race 2
Fujitsu General Canonbury Stks (1100m)
1:00pm (AEDT)
Race 2Fujitsu General Canonbury Stks (1100m) |
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1. Sweet Ride
J: Jean Van Overmeire (57.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
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2. Best Of Bordeaux
J: Sam Clipperton (54.5kg)
T: Kacy Fogden |
19 | 19 | 20.5 | |||
3. Flashing Steel
J: Jason Collett (54.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | |||
4. Great Barrier Reef
J: James Mcdonald (54.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
2 | 1.95 | 2.05 | |||
5. Mellencamp
J: Brock Ryan (54.5kg)
T: A M Boyle |
20 | 20 | 20 | |||
6. Rakomelo
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54.5kg)
T: James Cummings |
12 | 12 | 10.2 | |||
7. Robusto
J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
6.5 | 6.5 | 5.8 | |||
8. Zambezi River
J: Tim Clark (54.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
4.2 | 4 | 3.85 |
Plenty of eyes will be on the Coolmore colt (4) Great Barrier Reef on debut for Chris Waller and James McDonald. JMac taking the ride on the son of I Am Invincible is a good lead with two other Waller runners in the race. Won a trial back in November before returning to the trials a couple of weeks ago, where he was given a quiet time of things behind the leading division.
(3) Flashing Steel debuted two weeks ago and started a well-backed favourite. Was slow away but worked home well and is potentially the value at near double figure odds.
(8) Zambezi River ran 2nd in the Breeders’ Plate on debut and stablemate (7) Robusto showed some ability on debut at Flemington in the Spring.
Tip: (4) Great Barrier Reef $2.00 Sportsbet
Betting Strategy: 1.5 units WIN Great Barrier Reef
Race 3
Widden Stakes (1100m)
1:35pm (AEDT)
Race 3Widden Stakes (1100m) |
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1. Ebhaar
J: Sam Clipperton (57.5kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
2.4 | 2.35 | 2.45 | |||
2. Ojai
J: James Mcdonald (57.5kg)
T: James Cummings |
6 | 6 | 6.1 | |||
3. Dame Cartland
J: Chad Schofield (54.5kg)
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
41 | 41 | 47 | |||
4. Drisana
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54.5kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
6.5 | 6 | 5.7 | |||
5. Mumbai Jewel
J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
10 | 9.5 | 8.7 | |||
6. Pantonario
J: Tim Clark (54.5kg)
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
10 | 9.5 | 9.8 | |||
7. Queen Of The Ball
J: Ms Rachel King (54.5kg)
T: R & M Freedman |
9 | 9.5 | 7.8 | |||
8. Revolutionary Miss
J: Brock Ryan (54.5kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
14 | 13 | 12.4 | |||
9. Smart Vengeance
J: Ms Kathy O'hara (54.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
26 | 26 | 27.5 | |||
10. Street Smarts
J: Regan Bayliss (54.5kg)
T: M J Dunn |
26 | 26 | 26.5 | |||
11. Trendy Lass
J: Jason Collett (54.5kg)
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
(4) Drisana was an eye-catching run on debut behind Coolangatta in the Gimcrack Stakes, with that form obviously working out to be very strong. Was slow away and left with way too much to do that day so if she can get away cleaner on this occasion, might be able to knock off the more fancied stablemate.
(1) Ebhaar is the favourite and made a winning debut in Melbourne in the Merson Cooper Stakes. Won her recent trial ahead of her return to the races here and deserves favouritism.
(2) Ojai won the Kirkham Plate on debut before running 3rd to Sejardan in the Golden Gift. Gets JMac today.
(6) Pantonario looks the leader and will take some catching.
Tip: (4) Drisana $6.50 Sportsbet
Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Drisana

Race 4
Chandon (Bm72) (1500m)
2:10pm (AEDT)
Race 4Chandon (Bm72) (1500m) |
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1. Narvaez
J: Tim Clark (59kg)
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
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2. Centimental
J: Hugh Bowman (57.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
5.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | |||
3. Metro Legend
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (57kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
8 | 7.5 | 8.1 | |||
4. And We Danced
J: James Mcdonald (55.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
3.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |||
5. Carlisle Bay
J: Tyler Schiller (54.5kg)
T: M & D Kearney |
8.5 | 8 | 9.1 | |||
6. Fiordland
J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
9 | 8.5 | 7.7 | |||
7. Kanazawa
J: Ms Rachel King (54kg)
T: James Cummings |
4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | |||
8. Deel With Me
J: Brock Ryan (54kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
9.5 | 9 | 10.2 | |||
9. Ficheur
J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (52kg)
T: P M Perry |
31 | 31 | 30 |
Looks between Bowman and McDonald here on two Waller runners.
Siding with (2) Centimental to upset the favourite. Has improved with each un back from a spell, finishing 2nd last start over 1300m on soft ground. Has three top-two finishes from as many starts when third up from a spell so looks ready to peak, has finished in both starts at the distance and should also appreciate getting back onto firm ground.
(4) And We Danced has had two starts in Australia for two 2nd placings. JMac goes on today from the inside gate and comes into this on the 7-day back up. Looks to get every chance once again.
Tip: (2) Centimental $5.00 TAB
Saver: (4) And We Danced $3.00 TopSport
Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Centimental, 0.5 units WIN And We Danced

Race 5
Midway (Bm72) (1300m)
2:45pm (AEDT)
Race 5Midway (Bm72) (1300m) |
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1. Easy Campese
J: Ellen Hennessy (61.5kg)
T: J G Sargent |
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2. Misteed
J: Tyler Schiller (60kg)
T: Ms K Waugh |
19 | 20 | 16.6 | |||
3. Saquon
J: Chris O'brien (60kg)
T: P M Perry |
13 | 13 | 16.8 | |||
4. Military Expert
J: Tommy Berry (59.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
2.8 | 3 | 2.5 | |||
5. Knight
J: Unknown (59.5kg)
T: J Attard & L Keegan-Attard |
31 | 31 | 27.5 | |||
6. Always Sure
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58.5kg)
T: G W Moore |
21 | 21 | 17.4 | |||
7. Ashim
J: Glyn Schofield (58kg)
T: Matthew Smith |
26 | 26 | 22.5 | |||
8. Akihiro
J: Jason Collett (57.5kg)
T: G Portelli |
10 | 12 | 10 | |||
9. Astero
J: James Mcdonald (57.5kg)
T: Matthew Smith |
6 | 6 | 4.9 | |||
10. Nictock
J: Reece Jones (57kg)
T: M C Conners |
12 | 13 | 11.4 | |||
11. Rejoiced
J: Tommy Berry (56kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
10 | 10 | 8.8 | |||
12. Oakfield Arrow
J: James Innes Jnr (55.5kg)
T: Ms K Buchanan |
7 | 6.5 | 7.9 | |||
13. Noble Soldier
J: Ms Kathy O'hara (57kg)
T: R & L Price |
26 | 26 | 25.5 | |||
14. More Sundays
J: Hugh Bowman (57kg)
T: Sam Kavanagh |
12 | 12 | 12.4 | |||
15. Free State
J: Unknown (56kg)
T: Brad Widdup |
19 | 19 | 18.8 | |||
16. Clyde
J: Unknown (54kg)
T: G Portelli |
31 | 31 | 22 | |||
17. Twice As Special
J: Unknown (54kg)
T: J C Coyle |
12 | 12 | 14 | |||
18. Stylebender
J: Unknown (54kg)
T: Bryce Heys |
67 | 67 | 45 |
Looks a nice race for (4) Military Expert, who was last seen running 3rd in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude behind Lightsaber. Prior to that ran 2nd to Coastwatch in the Ming Dynasty. Resumes in a BM72 Midway Hcp and provided he gets across without too much trouble from the draw, should take plenty of beating.
(8) Akihiro has run some good races when fresh and both career wins have come at this trip. Gets a nice draw and is an each way chance at the price.
(13) Noble Soldier is another that can be included at big odds. Was luckless more than once last prep and is up to this sort of grade. Wide gate hurts.
(2) Misteed gets blinkers on third up.
Tip: (4) Military Expert $3.00 TAB
Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Military Expert
Race 6
Schweppes (Bm78) (2000m)
3:20pm (AEDT)
Race 6Schweppes (Bm78) (2000m) |
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1. So Wicked
J: Tyler Schiller (60.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
6.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | |||
2. Crystal Pegasus
J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
3.6 | 3.6 | 3.2 | |||
3. Flambeur
J: Ms Jenny Duggan (58.5kg)
T: Matthew Smith |
20 | 20 | 21.5 | |||
4. Brown Thomas
J: Ms Rachel King (58kg)
T: T P Croft |
34 | 34 | 34 | |||
5. Travest
J: Hugh Bowman (58kg)
T: G D Hickman |
5.5 | 5.5 | 4.9 | |||
6. My Demetra
J: Sam Clipperton (55.5kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
7 | 7 | 6.8 | |||
7. Casino Kid
J: Reece Jones (55.5kg)
T: Ms J Bowen |
3.7 | 3.4 | 3.65 | |||
8. Rousseau
J: Jason Collett (54.5kg)
T: Chris Waller |
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9. Real Time Warrior
J: Ms Cejay Graham (52.5kg)
T: Ms J Hardy |
21 | 21 | 21.5 | |||
10. Just Business
J: Ms Alysha Collett (52kg)
T: J C Coyle |
15 | 15 | 14.8 |
2000m race with a very suspect field means I’ll be sitting out.
(2) Crystal Pegasus will attract plenty of fans with Waller and JMac teaming up and stepping this horse up to 2000m second up after a good fresh run over 1500m. Tricky draw to overcome but there isn’t much to this race.
(1) So Wicked was a much-improved performance last start after pulling up with cardiac arrhythmia two starts back.
(7) Casino Kid continues to run well and broke through for a deserved win last start.
(5) Travest and (6) My Demetra are both in winning form.
Tip: (2) Crystal Pegasus $3.60 Ladbrokes
Betting Strategy: No bet

Race 7
Xxxx Expressway Stakes (1200m)
4:00pm (AEDT)
Race 7Xxxx Expressway Stakes (1200m) |
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1. Standout
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58.5kg)
T: G Ryan & S Alexiou |
6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | |||
2. Superium
J: Chad Schofield (58.5kg)
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
31 | 31 | 26 | |||
3. Wisdom Of Water
J: Ms Rachel King (58.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
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4. Forbidden Love
J: Hugh Bowman (56.5kg)
T: R & M Freedman |
7.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | |||
5. Belluci Babe
J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
13 | 12 | 12 | |||
6. Anamoe
J: James Mcdonald (55kg)
T: James Cummings |
1.7 | 1.7 | 1.64 | |||
7. Tiger Of Malay
J: Tommy Berry (55kg)
T: R & M Freedman |
7 | 6.5 | 6.4 | |||
8. Overpass
J: Tim Clark (55kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
13 | 13 | 12.4 |
We see the return of Cox Plate runner-up (6) Anamoe here, first up over 1200m after his gallant defeat over 2040m at The Valley last time we saw him. The obvious query is how sharp he’s going to be fresh off just one trial over a distance clearly below his best, but he has a fair class edge on his rivals here when he’s at his best. Looms as a fascinating race given his vulnerability.
I think (7) Tiger Of Malay could be the one to roll him. Was ordinary first up last preparation but bounced off that to beat Converge in the Sires’ Produce in Brisbane. That’s a very respectable form reference and he returned from a nine-week let up later in the prep to win the Up And Coming Stakes at Kembla. Two trials this time as opposed to just the one trial last prep suggests to me they want to have him ready to win this.
(1) Standout has form behind Masked Crusader, Big Parade and Eduardo from last preparation which obviously appears very strong.
Tip: (7) Tiger Of Malay $7.50 Sportsbet
Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Tiger Of Malay
Race 8
Ned Whisky (Bm88) (1500m)
4:40pm (AEDT)
Race 8Ned Whisky (Bm88) (1500m) |
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1. First In Line
J: Jason Collett (62kg)
T: Matthew Smith |
26 | 26 | 26.5 | |||
2. Sikandarabad
J: Chad Schofield (62kg)
T: Sam Kavanagh |
51 | 41 | 45 | |||
3. Holyfield
J: Ms Jenny Duggan (61.5kg)
T: Annabel Neasham |
8.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | |||
4. Yiyi
J: James Mcdonald (58kg)
T: C J Waller |
2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | |||
5. Kingsheir
J: Hugh Bowman (57kg)
T: C J Waller |
5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | |||
6. Wairere Falls
J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg)
T: C J Waller |
10 | 10 | 8.3 | |||
7. Canasta
J: Joshua Parr (56kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
7 | 7 | 6.4 | |||
8. O'mudgee
J: Reece Jones (54.5kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
6 | 5 | 6.5 | |||
9. Monegal
J: Sam Clipperton (54kg)
T: Ms T Bateup |
18 | 18 | 19.2 |
Good, competitive race this but it’s hard to look past the favourite (4) Yiyi who ran well first up behind Kingsheir. Meets him slightly better at the weights, gets JMac on from barrier 1 and should improve second up. One of the best of the day.
(7) Canasta will lead and take catching. Has three 2nds from three starts over the track and distance and was only nailed late last start.
(3) Holyfield is another in good form, with a win two starts ago followed by a nose defeat in the Magic Millions Cup on the Gold Coast last start.
(5) Kingsheir is going well.
Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Yiyi

Race 9
Rosehill Bowling Club (Bm88) (1200m)
5:20pm (AEDT)
Race 9Rosehill Bowling Club (Bm88) (1200m) |
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1. Inanup
J: Brock Ryan (60kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
21 | 21 | 21.5 | |||
2. Matowatakpe
J: Joshua Parr (59kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
34 | 34 | 34 | |||
3. Ranges
J: Sam Clipperton (57.5kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
11 | 12 | 10.6 | |||
4. The Bopper
J: Hugh Bowman (57.5kg)
T: K A Lees |
4 | 4 | 4.45 | |||
5. Dream Circle
J: Tom Sherry (57kg)
T: David Payne |
13 | 15 | 10.8 | |||
6. Rule Of Law
J: James Mcdonald (57kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
2.35 | 2.2 | 2.15 | |||
7. Lunakorn
J: Jason Collett (54kg)
T: K A Lees |
31 | 31 | 31 | |||
8. Latino Blend
J: Tommy Berry (54kg)
T: P & P Snowden |
11 | 13 | 11 | |||
9. Tamerlane
J: Tim Clark (53.5kg)
T: James Cummings |
6 | 5.5 | 5.3 | |||
10. Another One
J: Ms Rachel King (52kg)
T: G J Colvin |
31 | 31 | 32 |
Another favourite for JMac that looks hard to go past here with (6) Rule Of Law, who is undefeated from three starts this preparation. Rises in grade from BM72 to BM88 company but does drop in weight from 60kg to 57kg and gets McDonald aboard. Drawn the inside pole, plenty to like.
(4) The Bopper draws awkwardly in barrier 9 and is likely ridden back with Bowman aboard. Won well first up before a disappointing effort last start. Perhaps back on firmer going will be helpful?
(9) Tamerlane next best.
Tip: (6) Rule Of Law $2.50 Bet365
Betting Strategy: No bet
Race 10
Precise Fire (Bm78) (1400m)
6:00pm (AEDT)
Race 10Precise Fire (Bm78) (1400m) |
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1. Al Mah Haha
J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (62.5kg)
T: Tash Burleigh |
12 | 12 | 13.4 | |||
2. Ulysses
J: Reece Jones (60kg)
T: R & M Freedman |
11 | 10 | 9 | |||
3. Impasse
J: Sam Clipperton (59.5kg)
T: M J Dunn |
18 | 18 | 19.2 | |||
4. Pandano
J: Chris O'brien (59.5kg)
T: P M Perry |
16 | 15 | 15.8 | |||
5. Tamerlane
J: Hugh Bowman (58.5kg)
T: James Cummings |
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6. Van Giz
J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
4.8 | 4.8 | 5 | |||
7. Above And Beyond
J: James Mcdonald (58kg)
T: G Portelli |
12 | 12 | 9.9 | |||
8. Juventus
J: Tyler Schiller (56.5kg)
T: K A Lees |
8.5 | 8.5 | 7.4 | |||
9. Awesome Lad
J: Unknown (56kg)
T: J C Deamer |
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10. Crosscheck
J: Jason Collett (56kg)
T: G W Moore |
8.5 | 8.5 | 9.1 | |||
11. Savoury
J: (55kg)
T: Bjorn Baker |
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12. Secretively
J: Tommy Berry (54kg)
T: A J Cummings |
13 | 12 | 10.4 | |||
13. Spin Bowles
J: Jean Van Overmeire (54kg)
T: M & D Kearney |
67 | 51 | 73 | |||
14. Narvaez
J: Tim Clark (56kg)
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
3 | 3 | 3 |
(7) Above And Beyond’s form doesn’t read terrifically well for this but the booking of James McDonald certainly raises eyebrows. He’s had 14 rides for Gary Portelli in the past 12 months, resulting in six winners and three 2nds. When he rides for this stable, they more often than not run well. Include at double figure odds.
(14) Narvaez was huge first up in Melbourne, parked three-deep the trip and battling on strongly for 3rd. Hard to line that form up with Sydney form but has to be respected.
(6) Van Giz was sound first two starts this prep before finishing midfield on the Gold Coast last start.
Tip: (7) Above And Beyond $15/$3.75 Bet365
Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Above And Beyond

