Yard to the Post @ City Tattersalls Club Cup Day
Race Day: Royal Randwick on Saturday, 15 October 2016
He wasn't in Melbourne for the big staying test of the day, but grinding stayer JUNOOB felt the voices of a good Randwick crowd as he lifted late to win the City Tattersalls Club Cup over 2,400 metres.
He showed he just never gives up and a Melbourne trip may await next Saturday to force his way into the Cup.
Another that has earned a ticket to Melbourne is the talented SPIETH, who overcame a tardy start and stormed home late, giving trainer Bryce Heys reason to dream of Group 1 glory! In a stable of only six horses, it would be a fairytale story.
The well-supported EGYPTIAN SYMBOL took on the best three-year-olds in the Autumn and she showed she has come back a better horse blowing her rivals away. She was simply too good for Snowden's ARTISTRY, Cummings' RULE THE RIVER and Waterhouse's KIMBERLEY STAR.
Earlier in the day, FABRIZIO showed us that his run in the Epsom a fortnight ago hadn't taken too much from his tank, setting a more even tempo and cruising to an easy win under the riding of Josh Parr.
In other races, SPRIGHT announced herself as a start, blowing them away in the Brian Crowley Stakes in Race 7, while Godolphin unearthered another strong three-year-old in BEZEL, who lifted late under the 61kg to take out Race 3.
A full review will be online Sunday at 10am.
Track Info
| Rail | True |
| Conditions | GOOD 3 |
| Weather | FINE |
| Bias | FAIR |
Race 1 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB VICTORY VEIN PLATE
Another Waller 2YO wins by a hair
fair tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madame Moustache | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Ms Kathy O'Hara | 2 | 55.0 | |
| 2 | Darhad | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Joshua Parr | 5 | 57.0 | |
| 3 | Ibanez | Gary Portelli | Mitchell Bell | 8 | 55.0 |
In The Yard
A few babies on toes including APPETIZING and PRICING POWER. MADAME MOUSTACHE relaxed and well. DARHAD has done some work and GOODFELLA holding condition.
In The Running
DARHAD jumped best before MADAME MOUSTACHE railed up. APPETIZING dropped out of the speed battle to do the chasing. GOODFELLA missed the start (3L).
The Result
DARHAD (2nd) took over strongly at the 300m in what was a two-horse-war down the straight only for MADAME MOUSTACHE (1st) to lift on the line and win by the smallest of margins. IBANEZ (3rd) made good ground from the 350m.
The Interest
It was only a week earlier when Chris Waller saluted in his 2YO ranks with Luiza and this time it was MADAME MOUSTACHE who got the job done. Race experience was the telling factor in the end with the daughter of Hinchinbrook not lying down in a dogged fight to the line. DARHAD looks to be a horse with some sense about him, knuckling down for the fight. IBANEZ had her chance to pick up the leaders and the debut run was full of merit. GOODFELLA missed the start and finished off ok after never being in the race. Follow the first three. Forgive GOODFELLA
Race 2 BARTIER PERRY HANDICAP
No Epsom hangover for Gai's tearaway leader
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrizio | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Joshua Parr | 1 | 56.0 | |
| 2 | Iggi Pop | Peter Robl | Tim Clark | 4 | 60.0 | |
| 3 | Our Boy Nicholas | Peter Robl | Taylor Marshall | 6 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
HERNE'S OAK relaxed and well. IGGY POP fit enough, has done some work. No knock FABRIZIO.
In The Running
FABRIZIO jumped best to take up his customary leading role leading ZIN ZAN EDDIE who covered up HERNE'S OAK in behind.
The Result
FABRIZIO (1st) was cuddled to the turn and then gave a kick that was enough to safely hold IGGI POP (2nd) who railed through and OUR BOY NICHOLAS (3rd) who ran on from last after being ridden along on the turn.
The Interest
He didn't turn it on as he did in the Epsom a fortnight ago, however FABRIZIO still got an easy lead and had many lengths on his rivals with the Group 1 form holding strong in the end. We will wait and see if Gai and Adrian Bott take him down to Melbourne for a mile race or freshen him up for the Villiers. IGGI POP is a grinding stayer who's run was full of merit fresh making ground along the inside while OUR BOY NICHOLAS warmed up late. Follow FABRIZIO.
Race 3 ARISTOCRAT HANDICAP
The daughter of Beaded chisels away to get there late
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bezel | David J Smith | Tim Clark | 5 | 61.0 | |
| 2 | Alliterate | Pat Farrell | Koby Jennings | 8 | 58.0 | |
| 3 | Hessdalen | Michael Freedman | Joshua Parr | 3 | 57.0 |
In The Yard
BEZEL with it all to do with the 61kg, looks well. ALLITERATE a tough type. HESSDALEN coat shining.
In The Running
ALLITERATE jumped best to lead THE REVEREND DEMON with CROSS STITCH and HESSDALEN in behind. EARTH was slowly away.
The Result
ALLITERATE (2nd) turned for home and quickly beat off THE REVEREND DEMON (8th) before getting a little wobble at the 150m which allowed BEZEL (1st) to dive late and win. He made his run with HESSDALEN (3rd) who finished right there, and they gapped the rest.
The Interest
There was a lot of pre-post money to suggest BEZEL was one of the best of the day, and punters had their hearts in their mouths with Tim Clark throwing everything at the son of Beaded under the 61kg. He looks a promising colt making it a hat-trick of wins. ALLITERATE was game as always and enjoyed the firm surface, while HESSDALEN made his run with the winner and had no excuses. Follow BEZEL.
Race 4 TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eckstein | Chris Waller | Ms Heather Poland | 5 | 54.5 | |
| 2 | Pumpkin Pie | Michael Freedman | Jason Collett | 4 | 54.5 | |
| 3 | Nic's Vendetta | Todd Howlett | Joshua Parr | 11 | 59.0 |
Race 5 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB HANDICAP
Rory calmly puts them away
strong tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invinzabeel | Mark Newnham | Rory Hutchings | 8 | 58.5 | |
| 2 | Moher | James Cummings | Tim Clark | 6 | 57.0 | |
| 3 | Royal Tudor | Rodney Ollerton | Christian Reith | 3 | 57.0 |
In The Yard
ROYAL TUDOR and BULLRUSH parade best. MAGICUS fit enough.
In The Running
BULLRUSH railed through to lead MOHER and they kicked away from MAGICUS who did the chasing. A STRONG tempo was set up.
The Result
MOHER (2nd) quickly beat off BULLRUSH (7th) early in the straight before INVINZABEEL (1st) finished best out wider to draw clear late. ROYAL TUDOR (3rd) tried hard while MAN OF HIS WORD (4th) ran on from last.
The Interest
He has always been a consistent type and that is exactly how INVINZABEEL has come back this prep in winning both his starts. Ridden patiently by Rory Hutchings from an awkward draw and the STRONG tempo helped get the win again. That's two STRONG tempo races from two this prep for two wins! MOHER was perhaps the run of the race given how badly fav' BULLRUSH compounded inside him. MAGICUS was the unlucky runner having got chopped out at the 150m and struck a whip across the nose and was not ridden out. BULLRUSH will now be spelled. Follow MOHER. Forgive MAGICUS.
Race 6 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB CUP
No retirement yet for this grinding stayer!
fair tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junoob | Chris Waller | Rory Hutchings | 4 | 58.0 | |
| 2 | Murphy's Delight | Eric Musgrove | Glyn Schofield | 8 | 54.0 | |
| 3 | Alegria | Darren Beadman | Christian Reith | 1 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
ALEGRIA relaxed. Tough, grinder JUNOOB looking well. No knock others.
In The Running
CAPED CRUSADER took up the running from SENSE OF OCCASION with ALEGRIA and JUNOOB getting a lovely trail. MURPHY'S DELIGHT overraced in the early and middle stages.
The Result
CAPED CRUSADER (FF) went amiss before the turn to leave SENSE OF OCCASION (4th) straightening in the lead. He was quickly under pressure from ALEGRIA (3rd) before JUNOOB (1st) pounced and fought on best holding off the late challenge of MURPHY'S DELIGHT (2nd).
The Interest
Tough, grinding stayer JUNOOB was back to his best and retirement plans were again put on hold. His fight over the concluding stages is what makes his profile, and he lifted when required giving Rory Hutchings a winning double. MURPHY'S DELIGHT delighted his connections running well up in grade while ALEGRIA seemed to have every chance, but didn't quicken as we would expect. SENSE OF OCCASION only battled away after being left in the lead from the 800m as CAPED CRUSADER quickly dropped out and later was found to be lame in the off-hind leg. Forgive CAPED CRUSADER (lame).
Race 7 AINSWORTH BRIAN CROWLEY STAKES
Spright sprouts wings and relishes the Strong tempo
strong tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spright | Garry Frazer | Jason Collett | 7 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | Star of Monsoon | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Joshua Parr | 9 | 56.0 | |
| 3 | Faraway Town | Matthew Smith | Jay Ford | 8 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
SUPER MAXI calm then flighty. SOUCHEZ and EL DIVINO relaxed. STAR OF MONSOON parades well. Big test today for GUARD OF HONOUR.
In The Running
SUPER MAXI jumped best from the outside and sped across at a Strong tempo. FOX TALES and EL DIVINO did the chasing off the hot speed with GUARD OF HONOUR on their backs. FARAWAY TOWN raced wide without cover.
The Result
SPRIGHT (1st) sprouted wings late and thundered down the outside racing away from the 250m with STAR OF MONSOON (2nd) and FARAWAY TOWN (3rd) both making their runs from the tail of the field.
The Interest
SPRIGHT has returned a bigger, stronger filly and ran on best aided by the Strong tempo up front. STAR OF MONSOON made it six placings from seven starts and is getting closer to breaking his maiden and can be followed. FARAWAY TOWN is another that looks to have come back well after racing wide the trip and will relish a step up in distance.GUARD OF HOUNOUR stuck to his task late after having every chance and may not be as high class as some thought, while SUSPENDERS peaked on her run. Note the leaders all faded in the race with none being able to stick on off the Strong tempo with EL DIVINO suffering a poor post-race recovery and will now be spelled. Tearaway leader SUPER MAXI did not do himself any favours racing keenly in the lead and will also be spelled. Follow the first four. Forgive EL DIVINO (poor post-race recovery).
Race 8 ICD PROPERTY NIVISON
$$$ signs all week for the punters was a symbol
steady tempo
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egyptian Symbol | Bjorn Baker | Jason Collett | 9 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | Artistry | Peter & Paul Snowden | Joshua Parr | 11 | 56.0 | |
| 3 | Rule the River | Anthony Cummings | Paul King | 1 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
No yard notes available.
In The Running
MAGIC ALIBI was urged forward from an outside gate to then back off the speed to only a Steady tempo and lead EGYPTIAN SYMBOL who strode up to sit outside. RULE THE RIVER enjoyed a nice trail in behind while ARTISTRY worked forward wider without cover. A number of runners overraced in behind when the tempo slowed.
The Result
EGYPTIAN SYMBOL (1st) was full of running straightening and kicked clear from the 300m for an impressive win. ARTISTRY (2nd) kept chasing to the line and was brave in holding off RULE THE RIVER (3rd) who poked through along the inside.
The Interest
EGYPTIAN SYMBOL was the money horse all week, and Jason Collet didn't let punters down with a positive ride on a very talented mare. She showed she can quicken off the Steady tempo and sprinted best to win impressively. It will be interesting to see where Bjorn Baker now heads with her. ARTISTRY tried her guts out after racing wide without cover, while RULE THE RIVER never went around a horse and looks similarly placed to last prep when she was good fresh before going on a string of wins. A few of these overraced due to the Steady tempo including KIMBERLEY STAR, JUST A BLUR, ONEMOREZETA, MAGIC ALIBI and NANCY. Follow EGYPTIAN SYMBOL.
Race 9 CITY TATTERSALLS LIGHTNING
Bryce Heys books a speedy ticket to Melbourne
strong tempo
Bias:
Fair
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spieth | Bryce Heys | Jay Ford | 2 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | Kaepernick | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | Koby Jennings | 14 | 57.5 | |
| 3 | Le Cordon Bleu | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Christian Reith | 16 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
No yard notes available.
In The Running
KINGLIKE sped out of the gates to lead HOWMUCHDOYOULOVEME with THAT'S A GOOD IDEA racing wide without cover outside of DECISION TIME and COOLRING. FINE MIST raced wide without cover throughout, while SPIETH missed the start (2L).
The Result
KINGLIKE (bled) stopped quickly at the 300m before INZ'N'OUT charged to the lead only for SPIETH (1st) to click into gear late and power home once clear for an exciting win. The closers KAEPERNICK (2nd) and LE CORDON BLEU (3rd) both charged home out wide in an exciting finish.
The Interest
SPIETH has always been touted as a horse with some X-factor, and today we saw it. It was a smart ride by Jay Ford after he missed the start, holding his composure to muster along the rails before edging clear and sprinting away. With only six horses in his stable, Bryce Heys can now eye off a Melbourne sprint feature with his smart Chestnut. KAEPERNICK bounced back to form after his failure in the Premiere, while LE CORDON BLEU was the over achiever of the race after drawing wide in much harder company here. INZ'N'OUT, as always was around the money in just behind the placings. A few bleeders in the race with SMART VOLATILITY bleeding for the second time resulting in a mandatory lifetime ban and KINGLIKE for the first time being barred from racing for three months. Follow SPIETH. Forgive KINGLIKE and SMART VOLATILITY (bled).