Randwick (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – HKJC World Pool Fernhill Mile (1600m)
A tricky opener with limited speed on paper, so settling position looks important. HYDROBOMB brings winning form and looks suited getting another economical run. UNIVERSE comes from a strong yard and should be fitter again. SALANN has attracted market support and can improve sharply, while DIAMETER is worth another chance in this company.
Selections:
- Hydrobomb (4) — $4.40
- Universe (3) — $8.00
- Salann — N/A
- Diameter (11) — $6.50
R2 – Bisley Workwear South Pacific Classic (1400m)
A strong betting race with plenty of chances and not much obvious speed. WITHIN THE LAW appeals off a huge first-up effort and looks likely to get every chance stepping up in trip. REGAL AWARD should improve with a kinder run. CAVALLO PARK comes in winning, while GRAND PRAIRIE has been racing well at metro level and stays in the mix.
Selections:
2. Within The Law — N/A
4. Regal Award — N/A
12. Cavallo Park (5) — $12.00
5. Grand Prairie (10) — $9.00
R3 – TAB Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m)
A quality juvenile fillies race with several strong form lines converging. REACHIN’ OUT was brilliant on the clock and looks capable of taking catching if allowed to roll. MEDICINAL has done little wrong with back-to-back wins and commands respect. CHERRY BOMSHELL brings alternative form and looks over the odds, while SATONO GLOW remains unbeaten and clearly has upside.
Selections:
9. Reachin’ Out — N/A
- Medicinal (7) — $4.40
- Cherry Bomshell (8) — $17.00
- Satono Glow (4) — $4.40
R4 – Provincial-Midway Championships Final (1400m)
An even race where tempo and luck in running will matter. MATCHA LATTE comes off a strong win and looks to have timed the prep well. LORD OF BISCAY was impressive last start and rates highly again. IL PASSERO is the value runner in a big field, while OAKFIELD JUPITER has trialled well and can make an impact fresh.
Selections:
5. Matcha Latte — N/A
- Lord Of Biscay (9) — $4.80
- Il Passero — N/A
- Oakfield Jupiter (2) — $15.00
R5 – Asahi Super Dry Australian Oaks (2400m)
A fascinating Oaks with a mix of local and Kiwi form. PROFOUNDLY was outstanding last start and looks to have the class to handle the rise in trip. OHOPE WINS should be far better suited back to 2400m and is a major threat. SOVERATO looks rock-hard fit for this, while AFTER SUMMER has been building nicely and should stay the trip strongly.
Selections:
3. Profoundly (10) — $3.25
- Ohope Wins (7) — $2.60
- Soverato (4) — $10.00
- After Summer (3) — $8.50
R6 – Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m)
A deep sprint with strong speed engaged, which should give every chance to the right runner. TEMPTED looks the one to beat coming in off consecutive wins and maps beautifully with the race shape. CAFFE FLORIAN is the value knockout at odds if the speed sets it up. GRAFTERBURNERS has the talent if things go right early, while BEADMAN has enough quality to bounce back.
Selections:
9. Tempted (8) — $1.65
10. Caffe Florian — N/A
3. Grafterburners (5) — $8.50
6. Beadman (9) — $11.00
R7 – Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m)
A genuine staying test with several live hopes. SOUL OF SPAIN is worth forgiving for the last run and can bounce back over his grand final trip. JUJA KIBO has been racing well all prep and deserves respect. MR MONACO is the confidence runner coming off two wins, while RIVER OF STARS looks set to peak over the staying journey.
Selections:
4. Soul Of Spain — N/A
10. Juja Kibo (10) — $14.00
11. Mr Monaco (16) — $5.50
- River Of Stars — N/A
R8 – Moët & Chandon Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m)
A terrific Group 1 mile with multiple genuine winning chances. LADY SHENANDOAH gets back to 1600m, draws well and looks poised to run a big race. TREASURETHE MOMENT should get the tempo she needs and can improve sharply. PRIDE OF JENNI will make this a true test, and IDLE FLYER has the turn of foot to be dangerous late.
Selections:
2. Lady Shenandoah (2) — $4.00
3. Treasurethe Moment (3) — $4.40
- Pride Of Jenni (1) — $4.20
- Idle Flyer — N/A
R9 – Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m)
The headline event of the day and a race full of intrigue. AUTUMN GLOW has looked elite this prep and sets the benchmark. SIR DELIUS is building nicely and can peak here third-up. DUBAI HONOUR has the class to figure with the right run, while AELIANA comes off a career-best win and is impossible to ignore.
Selections:
7. Autumn Glow (2) — $1.45
2. Sir Delius (3) — $7.00
- Dubai Honour (5) — $9.00
- Aeliana (8) — $7.00
R10 – Tressemmé Sapphire Stakes (1200m)
A strong mares sprint to close the program. FLYING FOR FUN looks to have come back in top order and should get across to a handy position. GANGSTA GRANNY has tactical speed and peaks here. CATCH THE GLORY has won two straight and must be kept safe, while SPLASH BACK is an interesting runner resuming.
Selections:
6. Flying For Fun — N/A
3. Gangsta Granny (13) — $2.50
4. Catch The Glory (5) — $9.00
- Splash Back — N/A
