From John Sargent
Horse: Luvaluva
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 2, 2CH Hcp) Has it’s last run at Royal Randwick over 1600m before she heads down to Melbourne to contest the Wakeful Stakes and VRC Oaks. Blinkers have been added to her. This is short of her best distance but we will have her at peak for her Melbourne races.
Horse: Gauguin
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 8, Procare property Services Pty Ltd Hcp) Racing at Royal Randwick on Saturday over 1600m. Has gone up in grade since his win last week, but with a claiming apprentice on board will carry only 51.5kg. Good each way chance. If he runs well he will also head to Melbourne to have a race over the carnival.
From Kris Lees
Horse: Admiral Jello
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 4, City Tattersalls Club Cup) Consistent stayer Admiral Jello is having the right form lines to break through for an overdue win at Randwick on Saturday. Admiral Jello recorded his fifth consecutive placing when runner-up to Auvray in the Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality last month. The form has stood up around him, with Auvray going well the other day. He’s been up a while but it’s been a few weeks between runs with a trial in between so he will go to the races in good order.
Horse: Zestful
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 7, ICD Nivison) Zestful hasn’t raced since finishing midfield in the Tibbie Stakes (1400m) over a month ago. The six-year-old’s last win came over the same course in February when she downed Nancy and Dixie Blossoms in the Triscay Stakes. She appreciates when she’s freshened up. It’s a really strong race this year but she is quite capable on her day.
From Chris Waller
Horse: Fiesta
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 1, Daily Press Kirkham Plate) Unlucky last start, no luck in the run and got squeezed back. Came from last to finish 3rd. The way she has come through the race, she’s the one to beat on Saturday.
Horse: Sambro
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 2, 2CH Hcp) Apprentice taking 3kg off. The horse is going well.
Horse: Kaonic
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 2, 2CH Hcp) Impressive last start, and he has come on from the win very well. Should be very hard to beat.
Horse: Alward
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 4, City Tattersalls Club Cup) On the minimum, got to respect the form of this horse. Time to try him over 2400m and he’ll be very hard to beat.
Horse: Dagny
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 5, Clubsnsw Hcp) She’s going good. Will appreciate the step up to 1400m. Though against the boys, stepping up to this trip will make her hard to beat.
Horse: Andaz
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 6, Brian Crowley Stakes) Racing too keen, needs to switch off a bit, and if he can do that he can turn his form around.
Horse: Hogmanay
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 8, Procare Property Services Pty Ltd Hcp) Missed the start last start and still ran an creditable race. He needs to jump better, and if he jumps cleanly, he’s a winning chance.
Horse: Great Glen
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 8, Procare Property Services Pty Ltd Hcp) 2nd up on Saturday. Will appreciate the mile and a bit of gift in the track. May not be able to win on Saturday but will be hitting the line strongly.
Horse: Mortar Platoon
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 8, Procare Property Services Pty Ltd Hcp) 1st up run was ok. Will appreciate a softer track.
Horse: Wu Gok
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 8, Procare Property Services Pty Ltd Hcp) Brilliant run 1st up. Will appreciate the Randwick mile. He’s going well.
Horse: Zumbelina
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 9, Jem Computer Systems Hcp) Has drawn very wide here. Dropping back to 1200m is a plus. Just need an ounce of luck and not do too much early from that wide gate.
Horse: New Universe
Message: (Saturday, Randwick Race 9, Jem Computer Systems Hcp) Resuming, has drawn wide. Has returned very well, he looks stronger & better. He does need a bit of luck from the gate.
Horse: Tangled
Message: (Saturday, Caulfield Race 4, Ladbrokes Classic) Terrific run last start going down by a nose in a Group 1. Blake Shinn retains the ride. Drawn well & should run well.
Horse: All Our Roads
Message: (Saturday, Caulfield Race 6, Ladbrokes Moonga Stakes) Awkward gate drawing 11 of 11. Winning chances is going to be affected from that gate. Hopefully he hits the line strongly and go to the Cantala Stakes in two weeks time.
Horse: Foxplay
Message: (Saturday, Caulfield Race 9, Tristarc Stakes) Works has been top class this week. Drawn well and should get a lovely run. Set weight and penalty condition is probably in her favour.
Horse: French Emotion
Message: (Saturday, Caulfield Race 9, Tristarc Stakes) Good run 1st up, but drawn wide in barrier 15 on Saturday and that’s against her especially at Caulfield. As long as she attacks the line strongly she’ll run in the mile race on Derby day.
Horse: Shillelagh
Message: (Saturday, Caulfield Race 9, Tristarc Stakes) Drawn barrier 13, just need things to go her way on Saturday.
From The Editor
Melbourne Race 2 – Almighty
Melbourne Race 5 – Assign
Melbourne Race 8 – Johannes Vermeer
