Randwick Roughies and Best Bets
Randwick
TRACK: SOFT 5
RAIL: +11m 1000m-W/Post, + 8m Remainder
RACE 1:
BEST BET
7. Nazwah (4)
Trainer:P.J.Snowden - Jockey:T.Sherry - Weight: 55kg
She made a mess of them on debut and looked every bit the professional doing it π€π₯
Second-up, fitter, and finds the front again with no obvious pressure, theyβll struggle to catch her.
Smart filly in the making and worth backing with confidence ππΈ
RACE 2:
BEST BET
3. Forecaster (1)
Trainer:P.Perry - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 59kg
This is his level, and with the big 3kg claim he looks set to control the race from the front π―π¨
Has been brave in tougher company and now gets every chance to cash in.
Fit, well placed, and finally finds the right setupβ¦ time to collect ππ°π₯
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BEST ROUGHIE
11. Nosey Parker (4)
Trainer:P.Perry - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 55.5kg
On the quick back-up and drops weight with a handy 2kg claimβ¦ a sneaky setup for a boilover π₯π§οΈ
Loves it wet, and this isnβt a scary Midway field.
If the tempoβs solid and theyβre running on, heβs the smoky that could blow the lot ππ
RACE 3:
BEST BET
4. Moon Sweeper (7)
Trainer:M.J.Dunn - Jockey:K.McEvoy - Weight: 57.5kg
Back from two deep runs in Group 3 company and finds a much softer target here ππ
Maps better, gets McEvoy, and should settle closer in the run.
This is his chance to bounce back, and we getting some juicy odds if weβre right πͺπΈπ
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BEST ROUGHIE
15. Smart Jazz (12) (EM3)
Trainer:J.A.Sylvester - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 59kg
Donβt let the odds fool you! Heβs been sneaky good his past two and held on bravely in a key lead-up π
Positive racing style, gets in light, and has the fitness edge.
If they overdo it up front, this jazzman might just blow them off the stage πΌπ₯π₯
RACE 4:
BEST BET
2. Diddle Dumpling (9)
Trainer:Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 59kg
Sheβs 2 from 2 this prep, both with authority, and drops in grade while still airborne π₯πͺ
Gets the big claim to offset the weight and can roll forward again with confidence.
Hard fit, in form, and ready to make it three straight π₯ππΈ
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BEST ROUGHIE
9. Cosmeena (5)
Trainer:M.C.Vella - Jockey:M.Owen - Weight: 53.5kg
Nearly pinched it last start at juicy odds and gets in even lighter with the claim this time πͺοΈπ
Maps to lead or box seat from the soft draw and loves it with the sting out.
Overs again and absolutely worth a nibble each way πΈπ₯π
RACE 5:
BEST BET
π₯ 9. Aberlour (NZ) (4) π₯
Trainer:J.J.W.Pride - Jockey:A.Adkins - Weight: 54.5kg
Toughed it out in style last start and draws to get the perfect run again π―π’
Back in trip is a slight query, but heβs tough, in form, and handles the sting out.
Joseph Pride has him humming and this looks well within reach πͺππΈ
RACE 6:
BEST BET
5. She's Unusual (NZ) (2)
Trainer:John O'Shea & Tom Charlton - Jockey:B.Osmond - Weight: 59.5kg
Led, dictated, and gave nothing else a sniff last start and she draws to do it again π€π©
Back in trip but freshened and flying, she handles all conditions and makes her own luck.
In form, in front, and very hard to run down πͺπ§οΈπΈ
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BEST ROUGHIE
3. Hasty Honey (10)
Trainer:B.S.Widdup - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 60.5kg
Sheβs flying, chasing a hat-trick, and looks ready to give another bold sight up front π―π¨
Up in trip and grade, but has fitness, confidence, and a big weight drop with the 3kg claim.
If she gets it soft in the lead, donβt be shocked if she pinches it again πππΈ
RACE 7:
BEST BET
π₯π₯π₯ 4. Sacred Rocks (NZ) (13) π₯π₯π₯
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 58kg
Sheβs airborne this prep and was enormous late last start, closing from the clouds with intent ππ§οΈ
Maps for a similar run and gets weight relief with the claim, which only helps her finish stronger.
Proven on soft ground and oozing class, she looks ready to strike again π―πͺπΈ
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BEST ROUGHIE
8. Silentsar (4)
Trainer:Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou - Jockey:T.Sherry - Weight: 57kg
Honest on-pacer who gave a strong sight last start and gets a handy drop in weight with a good draw up his sleeve π’πͺ
Third-up and fitter, he handles all conditions and maps to be right there in the firing line.
Big price for a horse with race fitness and genuine upside πππΈ
RACE 8:
BEST ROUGHIE
6. Hi Dubai (8)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 56.5kg
Sheβs flying this prep and showed real fight to hold them off last start after dictating a slow-run race π¨π₯
Handles the sting out, maps well again, and the 2kg claim gets her right into the mix.
Underrated mare whoβs building a strong record and looks a serious knockout chance ππͺπΈ
RACE 9:
BEST BET
7. Lordster (1)
Trainer:B.D.Bellamy - Jockey:C.Bellamy - Weight: 58.5kg
Stormed home fresh to win a Highway in style and draws perfectly to do even less work this time πͺπ―
The big 3kg claim puts him right in the zone again, and heβs clearly come back a stronger horse.
Donβt let the double digits fool you, this is a proper winning chance πΈπ₯π
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BEST ROUGHIE
17. Durova (3) (EM4)
Trainer:C.Crockett - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 54kg
Absolutely cruised in fresh for the new stable and looked to have panels in hand π₯π
Draws low, maps sweetly, and brings a sharp turn of foot into a race that could fall apart late.
Big step up in grade, but thereβs a sense of timing here β sneaky knockout chance πππΈ
RACE 10:
BEST BET
π₯π₯ 6. Puntin (NZ) (10) π₯π₯
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 58kg
This bloke is flying and keeps raising the bar every time he steps out ππ¨
Strong through the line last start, now gets to 1800m which looks ideal, and draws to launch when it matters.
Bakerβs got him humming and heβs the one they all have to beat πͺππΈ
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BEST ROUGHIE
2. Vega Magnifico (IRE) (7)
Trainer:Annabel & Rob Archibald - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 60kg
Massive return fresh when third at big odds behind two fit, in-form runners, and heβll only improve off that π₯π§
Second-up record is handy, gets weight relief with the claim, and looks ready to peak.
Underrated type who can surprise at a juicy quote πππΈ