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2. New Mandate (barrier 8)

J.  Joshua Parr Joshua Parr
58.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
5yo brown Gelding
4th

Ran on best to win at Hawkesbury last start in the Listed 1500m Ladies Day Cup. This is harder now. Place or each-way.

3. Osipenko (barrier 10)

J.  James McDonald James McDonald
58.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
3rd

Ran 3rd in a high class G1 1600m Makybe Diva two starts ago before getting some bad luck up in distance. Scratched from Golden Eagle with lameness and has had a trial since. Class runner.


Gear Change: Blinkers FIRST TIME

4. Surf Dancer (barrier 14)

J.  Tim Clark Tim Clark
58.5kg
T.  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
6yo bay Gelding
11th

Steady chase at the back when 8th in the 1300m Giga Kick Stakes. Ran a close 6th in this race last year. Could sneak a place.

5. Skyman (barrier 6)

J.  Tom Sherry Tom Sherry
58.0kg
T.  Chris Waller
7yo brown Gelding
10th

Safely held by NEW MANDATE over 1500m last start. Has been bobbing up for a place at odds in recent starts. Rough place chance.

7. Palmetto (barrier 12)

J.  Koby Jennings Koby Jennings
57.0kg
T.  John Sargent
5yo bay Gelding
7th

Won the 1500m Five Diamonds Prelude before finding the 1800m a touch too far with the weight. Place chance back to 1600m.

8. Communist (barrier 5)

J.  Ms Rachel King Ms Rachel King
56.5kg
T.  Michael Freedman
4yo bay Gelding
9th

Has been racing in the big races all prep, sticking on OK last start in the 1500m Golden Eagle following a wide run. SOFT ground helps.

9. Detonator Jack (barrier 9)

J.  Jason Collett Jason Collett
56.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo brown Gelding
1st

Tough galloper that was right in the finish over 1800m in the Five Diamonds last start. That is great form for this. Each-way.


Gear Change: Blinkers FIRST TIME

11. Waterford (barrier 2)

J.  Regan Bayliss Regan Bayliss
54.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
5th

Sprinted well and peaked on his run when 5th in the 1800m Five Diamonds last start. Down in weight and suited back to mile.

12. Wild Planet (barrier 1)

J.  Tyler Schiller Tyler Schiller
54.0kg
T.  Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes
8yo bay Gelding
13th

Had excuses on a windy day at Randwick before getting the win over 2000m last start. Ran 4th in this race last year with similar weight. Value each-way.

14. Art Cadeau (barrier 7)

J.  Jett Stanley Jett Stanley (a)
52.5kg
T.  Terry Robinson
7yo bay Gelding
12th

Ran on well first-up over 1300m when the tempo suited. Risky coming straight to high grade mile now.

15. Wicklow (barrier 3)

J.  Jay Ford Jay Ford
52.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
5yo chestnut Gelding
8th

Looked in trouble halfway through the 1600m Big Dance when the tempo was on. Might lack the class for a mile in this grade, but rain could help.

16. Cuban Royale (barrier 13)

J.  Brock Ryan Brock Ryan
52.0kg
T.  Robert & Luke Price
9yo bay Gelding
6th

Ran OK at Hawkesbury last start over 1500m. Up to a mile on wet ground seems risky.

18e. Loch Eagle (barrier 16)

J.  Reece Jones Reece Jones
52.0kg
T.  Kris Lees
5yo brown Gelding
2nd

Nice win last start over 1500m. Rain helps, but up in grade over 1600m isn't ideal.

1 - Cepheus (barrier 4)

Has been in flying form of late, well ridden to get into a clear 2nd in The Big Dance over 1600m last start. Wet ground not ideal.

6 - Kirwan's Lane (barrier 19)

Ran 4th to the flying UNSPOKEN with a big weight last start over 1600m. Suited to a mile, but wants it dry.


Gear Change: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Visors FIRST TIME

10 - Banju (barrier 20)

Better last start when trailing a hot speed in the Big Dance over 1600m. Needs to find a few more lengths.


Gear Change: Bar Plates (Hind) FIRST TIME

13 - Spangler (barrier 17)

17e - Superium (barrier 18)

Won a lesser Cup race leading into this. Others preferred.

19e - Super Helpful (barrier 11)

Tough type. Midfield run expected.

20e - I've Bean Tryin' (barrier 15)

Ran on hard when the tempo suited last start. Not weighted to win this.


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