Yard to the Post - City Tattersals Club Day
Race Day: Royal Randwick on Saturday, 18 October 2014
Although the major spring action was south of the border, Royal Randwick again entertained a good crowd of 18,157 under sunny skies for City Tatts day to wind up the ATC spring carnival. What many race goers were hoping for was a star performance from one of the nations most up and coming sprinters in Deep Field, and the 4 year old bay did not disappoint, tearing away from his rivals in the Listed City Tatts Club Lightening Handicap over 1100m
Racing on the day generally favoured the on pacers, with only a handful making up much ground on the day. The City Tattersals Club Cup over 2406m which was taken out by one of Chris Waller's imports in Mulaquen defeating La Amistad and Disclaimer, with La Amistad to press onto Melbourne to gain a shot at the Melbourne Cup in just over two weeks time. Kuro made it four on the trot winning the Brian Crowley Stakes in impressive fashion and will also head to Melbourne.
The crowd had to wait until after the last to run to the TV monitors and watch the Caulfield Cup, and what a finish that was (refer to the Caulfield review). A race-by-race analysis of the day is provided from the mounting yard to the finish. The complete guide from your team at the track.
Track Info
| Rail | +6m ENTIRE CIRCUIT |
| Conditions | Dead 4 |
| Weather | Overcast clearing to fine and sunny |
| Bias | On Pace* |
Race 1 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB VICTORY VEIN PLATE
Wire to wire to start the day for Salerno
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salerno | Paul Perry | Jeff Lloyd | 2 | 56.5 | |
| 2 | Tempt Me Not | James Cummings | Joshua Parr | 8 | 54.5 | |
| 3 | Elle Snitz | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Brenton Avdulla | 7 | 54.5 |
In The Yard
The two year olds were generally well behaved. ARTISTIC BEAUTY was a little flighty, SWIFT REPLY was robust, TEMPT ME NOT has a light frame.
In The Running
SALERNO led out from SWIFT REPLY and ELLE SNITZ with LAST WITNESS posted wide at an EVEN TEMPO. Artistic Beauty was a touch slow to begin.
The Result
SALERNO (1st) led the field to the turn and skipped clear in the straight before TEMPT ME NOT (2nd) issued a challenge down the centre of track with a 2 1/4L margin back to ELLE SNITZ (3rd) which stuck to the inside.
The Interest
Race experience told with SALERNO, a Snitzel colt, letting down well to salute at his second start after running 5L 7th to Vancouver in the Breeders a fortnight ago. The running rail proved to be the advantage here for him today. TEMPT ME NOT ran on strongly but the post came too soon for the odds on backers but looked a good thing beaten. Follow TEMPT ME NOT.
Race 2 BARTIER PERRY HANDICAP
Tough Waterhouse galloper displays Excess Knowledge
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excess Knowledge | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 1 | 56.5 | |
| 2 | Paederos | David Payne | Ms Winona Costin | 5 | 54.0 | |
| 3 | Supreme Warrior | John Sargent | Taylor Marshall | 10 | 54.5 |
In The Yard
LUCKY CHAPPYlooked lean, EXCESS KNOWLEDGE is an athletic type, PAEDEROS looked well, EQUATOR was still carrying condition.
In The Running
SUPREME WARRIOR crossed and led out at an EVEN TEMPO from PAEDEROS with EXCESS KNOWLEDGE and EQUATOR taking the sit. LUCKY CHAPPY was posted wide and pushed forward to the turn. BLACK REVOLVER dwelt at start.
The Result
A dogged battle in the final strides with EXCESS KNOWLEDGE (1st) getting the better of PAEDEROS (2nd) while SUPREME WARRIOR (3rd) stuck on gamely along the rail.
The Interest
EXCESS KNOWLEDGE showed good turn of foot over the mile and was better suited back to the tougher Randwick circuit. PAEDEROS and SUPREME WARRIOR were game in defeat but had every chance. MALICE loomed half way down the straight but his run tapered off. Follow EXCESS KNOWLEDGE. Forgive AMOVATIO which rattled home for 4th from an awkward position on the turn.
Race 3 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB INGLIS BONUS HANDICAP
Muscovado held together and kicked clear
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muscovado | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Winona Costin | 3 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | Kermadec | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 9 | 56.0 | |
| 3 | Candelara | Tim Martin | Jason Collett | 5 | 56.5 |
In The Yard
SUPER WILLIE is big and bold and looked fit, HERO I AM and MUSCOVADO appeared well. Others were very late into the yard.
In The Running
MUSCOVADO jumped well as she loves to do and rolled to the lead at an EVEN TEMPO from GOOD PRINCE with CANDELARA and ROAD TO SHANGRI LA in behind. KERMADEC missed start (1L) while BRACTEATE showed no early speed.
The Result
MUSCOVADO (1st) kicked clear in the straight to hold off the fast finishing KERMADEC (2nd) with CANDELARA (3rd) trying right to the line.
The Interest
Another tough Gai Waterhouse galloper MUSCOVADO showed fight and determination with the finishing post looming large. KERMADEC displays class at only his second race start after missing the start and getting back on a leader dominated track The well supported HERO I AM got into an awkward spot and couldn't sprint when asked. HE'S A GIVEN never settled. Follow KERMADEC.
Race 4 ARISTOCRAT BRIAN CROWLEY STAKES
Kuro makes it 4 in a row
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuro | John O'Shea | Blake Shinn | 5 | 58.0 | |
| 2 | Time for War | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Brenton Avdulla | 1 | 59.5 | |
| 3 | Inkling | Peter & Paul Snowden | Joshua Parr | 3 | 56.0 |
In The Yard
KURO was calm, INKLING looked strong, DELECTATION looked powerful, THIS IS AUSTRAIA was flighty, others all looked ok.
In The Running
THIS IS AUSTRALIA led out at an EVEN TEMPO from TIME FOR WAR then MOHAVE racing outside of KURO. DELECTATION was beaten for early speed.
The Result
KURO (1st) sprinted best and put the race away in good style running away from TIME FOR WAR (2nd) who stuck on well with INKLING (3rd) unable to pick up in the straight.
The Interest
KURO stalked the leading pair and sprinted best and there are not many more honest gallopers around . INKLING loomed strongly at the 300m but didn't quite finish off. DELECTATION worked home ok Follow KURO.as he heads to Melbourne.
Race 5 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB LIGHTNING
How deep can he go?
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Field | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Brenton Avdulla | 4 | 54.0 | |
| 2 | That's a Good Idea | Peter & Paul Snowden | Joshua Parr | 1 | 56.5 | |
| 3 | Shamalia | James Cummings | Glyn Schofield | 2 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
THAT'S A GOOD IDEA looked big and strong, SHAMALIA lacked power, DEEP FIELD was relaxed and looked well.
In The Running
DEEP FIELD went straight to the lead at an EVEN TEMPO from BARBED with THAT'S A GOOD IDEA and KENCELLA taking a sit today.
The Result
DEEP FIELD (1st) travelled under a good hold to the turn then away he went powering away from his rivals leaving THAT'S A GOOD IDEA (2nd) to do the chasing with SHAMALIA (3rd) doing best work late from near the back.
The Interest
Does Melbourne beckon or will DEEP FIELD be put away until the spring? He accelerated well and wasn't pressured at all. THAT'S A GOOD IDEA was gallant in defeat while SHAMALIA looks to be back on track Follow DEEP FIELD.
Race 6 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB CUP
Mulaqen loves the mile and a half
fair tempo
Bias:
leader
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mulaqen | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 8 | 55.5 | |
| 2 | La Amistad | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Brenton Avdulla | 1 | 55.5 | |
| 3 | Disclaimer | Peter & Paul Snowden | Jason Collett | 6 | 57.0 |
In The Yard
LA AMISTAD'S coat has progressed a little , KHALID is a light type, DISCLAIMER and WORLD WIDE looked well.
In The Running
MULAQEN led out at a FAIR tempo (not much pressure) from CELTIC PRINCE with DANCHAI and DISCLAIMER in behind the pace.
The Result
MULAQEN (1st) was well rated in front and was never in doubt up the straight as LA AMISTAD (2nd) and DISCLAIMER (3rd) dug deep to rally to the line over the concluding stages.
The Interest
MULAQEN simply controlled the race tempo and saw out the trip in the end with no real excuses from the beaten brigade. The well backed DISCLAIMER ran on well after getting busy on the turn. LA AMISTAD rallied late to restore some pride in an otherwise disappointing campaign, although the camp will press on to try for a Melbourne Cup start. WORLD WIDE ran on well from the back.
Race 7 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB HANDICAP
Mahara fought right to the line
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahara | Peter & Paul Snowden | Blake Shinn | 6 | 56.0 | |
| 2 | All Cerise | Chris Waller | Glyn Schofield | 7 | 54.5 | |
| 3 | Rare Fragrance | Bryce Heys | Ms Winona Costin | 2 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
MURDER OF CROWS looked big and well, AUSSIES LOVE SPORT was more relaxed this time, MAHARA smaller but looked well, CASINO DANCER on toes, no knock SCORPIO QUEEN.
In The Running
AUSSIES LOVE SPORT led out at an EVEN TEMPO from FINE BUBBLES with RARE FRAGRANCE railing through after dwelling at the start. MAHARA was in the one out one back position.
The Result
MAHARA (1st) had the gun run In behind the speed and presented when required to show fight over the concluding stages to hold off ALL CERISE (2nd) who ran on well with RARE FRAGRANCE (3rd) boxing on well.
The Interest
Blake Shinn brought up his treble in fine style after he confidently nursed MAHARA for a good while . MURDER OF CROWS got out of his ground early and had too much work to do from last. SCORPIO QUEEN loomed but didn't quite finish off.
Race 8 CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB NIVISON
Lightning struck late in the day
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avoid Lightning | Les Bridge | Tim Clark | 7 | 56.0 | |
| 2 | Brook Road | Kris Lees | Brenton Avdulla | 5 | 54.0 | |
| 3 | Rose of Choice | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Blake Shinn | 14 | 55.0 |
In The Yard
HERA lacked power, AVOID LIGHTNING is solid, KRISTY LEE is a nice type, COMMANDING WIT and SUGAR RUSH looked well.
In The Running
EXCELEINE led out at an EVEN TEMPO from MY SABEEL with SUGAR RUSH on the fence and ROSE OF CHOICE out wider.
The Result
ROSE OF CHOICE (3rd) moved up to hit the lead at the 200m before AVOID LIGHTNING (1st) and BROOK ROAD (2nd) clawed over the top in the final strides in a driving finish.
The Interest
Favourite backers cheered as AVOID LIGHTNING got there in the final few strides to defeat the fast finishing BROOK ROAD who ran on from midfield. ROSE OF CHOICE was wide throughout and stuck on bravely and nearly pinched the race. Follow AVOID LIGHTNING, BROOK ROAD, ROSE OF CHOICE, SHE'S CLEAN.