Randwick (NSW) – Good 4
ANZAC Day Card
R1 – Hmas Sydney Handicap | 1100m | 12:45
A tricky 2YO opener with plenty of upside runners. The tempo looks moderate, so the on-speed horses and those with race experience should get their chance. King Of The Nile debuts for a smart stable and looks a strong chance at value, while I Am Dirty has trialled well and must be respected.
Selections
5. King Of The Nile — $11.00
12. I Am Dirty — $5.00
3. Dominator — $35.00
10. Girl About Town — $23.00
R2 – The Last Post Handicap | 1400m | 13:20
This looks a competitive 1400m race with several runners coming through good form lines. Deep Pleasure was solid fresh and should improve again, while Enamorada brings strong metro form and looks a major winning chance. Siragusa has trialled well since her last run and can bounce back.
Selections
5. Deep Pleasure — $6.50
12. Siragusa — $6.50
3. Enamorada — $3.40
R3 – The Third Australian General Hospital Handicap | 1200m | 13:55
Jellicious looks well placed after a narrow fresh defeat and should get a much better run from the draw. Cantiamo drops in grade and looks the obvious danger, while Madrina and Nesrine both have the talent to run into the finish at bigger odds.
Selections
2. Jellicious — $6.00
6. Cantiamo — $2.70
8. Madrina — $14.00
4. Nesrine — $18.00
R4 – Australian Flying Corps Handicap | 1200m | 14:30
One of the better betting races on the card. Call Me Gorgeous is flying this prep and maps to get every chance. Midnight Dynamite has trialled well into this fresh run, while Sergeant Major and Mawjood both look capable of improving sharply.
Selections
9. Call Me Gorgeous — $2.90
2. Midnight Dynamite — $7.50
4. Sergeant Major — $11.00
7. Mawjood — $11.00
R5 – Gallipoli Handicap | 1000m | 15:05
A very open sprint with plenty of speed engaged. Compensation was impressive winning last start and looks progressive, but this is harder. Straand Beauty has been consistent and appeals at value, while Confidentiality and Durova both bring strong winning form.
Selections
12. Compensation — $2.70
7. Straand Beauty — $16.00
13. Confidentiality — $5.75
3. Durova — $13.00
R6 – Anzac Day Cup | 1800m | 15:40
A good staying contest where Polymnia looks hard to knock on consistency and gets another strong chance. Zaphod has trialled well and looks suited back in town, while Glad You Think So comes off a strong win and can be competitive despite the draw. Black Run is the roughie for exotics.
Selections
7. Polymnia — $3.90
2. Zaphod — $7.00
9. Glad You Think So — $11.00
3. Black Run — $31.00
R7 – First Australian Imperial Force Handicap | 1500m | 16:15
The race shape looks ideal for Hellsing, who draws inside and should get control of the tempo. He looks one of the better bets on the card. Depth Of Character resumes off a trial and has upside, while El Castello is back in grade and can improve.
Selections
10. Hellsing — $5.00
3. Depth Of Character — $9.50
4. El Castello — $6.00
R8 – Battle Of The Dardanelles Handicap | 1600m | 16:50
A tough race to close the card. Nobler gets a perfect draw and can improve on firmer ground. King Pedro resumes off a trial and maps well, while Thebudgiesmugla has the talent to run a big race fresh at odds.
Selections
19. Nobler — $3.80
9. King Pedro — $13.00
6. Thebudgiesmugla — $23.00
