Yard to the Post - Breeders Classic at Rosehill Gardens
Race Day: Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 07 February 2015
Close competitive racing between talented sprinters lit up Rosehill on a beautiful Summer afternoon. Scissor Kick and Catkins both carried the Number One saddle cloth and showed their class with fighting wins in the main events of the day.
Waller's powerhouse Delectation led into the straight in the Eskimo Prince for three-year-olds (Race 5), seeming like he had the race parcelled up. But as soon as Bowman reached for the whip he started to race greenly and the stylish Scissor Kick slid straight past (picture above).
Catkins had to overcome a resilient Lilliburlero, who had returned to the track in great order. Expect both races to produce reliable form as we head into the Autumn months.
A review of the day is provided from the yard to the post. The complete guide from your team at the track.
Track Info
| Rail | +3m |
| Conditions | GOOD 3 |
| Weather | FINE, slightly overcast |
| Bias | OFF RAILS preferred |
All The Race Finishes
Race 1 TAB PLACE MULTI HANDICAP
'Clenton steers home a classy filly.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marple Miss | Kris Lees | Ms Samantha Clenton | 6 | 58.5 | |
| 2 | Manoeuvring | Gary Portelli | Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 57.5 | |
| 3 | Dupe 'em | Chris Waller | Blake Shinn | 2 | 59.0 |
In The Yard
DUPE'EM, FIGTREE and LADY MACAN were the best in the yard. MARPLE MISS is a nice type, a bit keen. HERNE'S OAK similar. MANOEUVRING was leaner and unsettled
In The Running
KONTIKI DANE went to the lead from MARPLE MISS and set a STEADY TEMPO. HERNE'S OAK was slowish and hustled forward and MANOEUVRING was in the box seat. DUPE'EM, COUNTRY WARRIOR and LADY MACAN went back.
The Result
MARPLE MISS (1st) moved up and was strong to the line, from MANOEUVRING (2nd), who chased through nearer the inside. DUPE'EM (3rd) ran on nicely.
The Interest
This could be a nice form race. MARPLE MISS got into a good rhythm and was too classy, she is on the rise. DUPE'EM, MANOEUVRING and HERNE'S OAK were all good, and LADY MACAN made ground from last. Follow DUPE'EM, MARPLE MISS, HERNE'S OAK, MANOEUVRING and LADY MACAN.
Race 2 HYLAND RACE COLOURS HANDICAP
'The punters cheer big Sam again.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre Pivot | Darren Weir | James McDonald | 7 | 54.5 | |
| 2 | Black Jag | Chris Waller | Serg Lisnyy | 3 | 56.0 | |
| 3 | Koroibete | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Jason Collett | 2 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
Most looked well, BLACK JAG and ORIENTAL LADY looked nice. PAEDEROS had a bit of condition and KOROIBETE was a bit keen. CENTRE PIVOT looked strong, 2000m?
In The Running
BLACK JAG jumped well and rolled to the lead, setting an honest FAIR TEMPO. ORIENTAL LADY worked to sit outside the lead. KOROIBETE and PAEDEROS were just in behind.
The Result
BLACK JAG (2nd) kept on strongly, but CENTRE PIVOT (1st) ran on well to get there. KOROIBETE (3rd) kept on from GHOST PROTOCOL (4th) who stayed on late.
The Interest
CENTRE PIVOT continued on his merry way. The stable is flying and so is he, a horse that is relishing his racing. BLACK JAG paraded very well and can win soon. GHOST PROTOCOL is going really nicely and just needs to find the right race. Perhaps ORIENTAL LADY can do better in a more suitable race too. Follow CENTRE PIVOT and BLACK JAG.
Race 3 TAB.COM.AU HANDICAP
'Pride's flashy girl streaks clear.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adorabeel | Joseph Pride | Jason Collett | 1 | 55.0 | |
| 2 | Chestnut Road | David Pfieffer | Tommy Berry | 2 | 55.0 | |
| 3 | Montiro | Clarry Conners | Sam Clipperton | 7 | 56.5 |
In The Yard
ADORABEEL and CHESTNUT ROAD looked well, PAJARO and CLEANSING ALE were ok too in the yard. BRETTAN looked very plain and AGENT BAUER didn't impress
In The Running
BRETTAN went to the lead and set a FAIR TEMPO, from PAJARO on his outside. CLEANSING ALE and ADORABEEL were just behind. The pressure went on at the home turn.
The Result
ADORABEEL (1st) strode up and shot clear, from CHESTNUT ROAD (2nd), who ran on well. MONTIRO (3rd) made ground from the back.
The Interest
ADORABEEL has come back a touch stronger for Jo Pride and she's settling better now too. Barrier 1 helps for sure. PAJARO just isn't a dominant type, a little toughie that just got out-sprinted. CHESTNUT ROAD is racing well. Follow ADORABEEL.
Race 4 INGLIS CLASSIC
'A tough lady gets the prize.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Jivago | Jeff Englebrecht | Grant Buckley | 5 | 54.5 | |
| 2 | Ideal Express | Bede Murray | Tommy Berry | 11 | 56.5 | |
| 3 | Serenade | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Glyn Schofield | 1 | 54.5 |
In The Yard
IDEAL EXPRESS impressed. ODYSSEY MOON, SERENADE, LADY SNIPER and LADY JIVAGO all looked well. PRINCE ROO and DANSHARI were leaner, lacked power. DARTS AWAY and HIM NAME JIM are compact speedsters
In The Running
SERENADE went to the lead and set a rapid STRONG TEMPO, from HIM NAME JIM, ODYSSEY MOON and LADY SNIPER. IDEAL EXPRESS was restrained to the back.
The Result
LADY JIVAGO (1st) pulled out from midfield and sustained a strong run. IDEAL EXPRESS (2nd) ran on down the outside. SERENADE (3rd) and ODYSSEY MOON (4th) stuck on OK.
The Interest
They went bonkers in this race! The best four horses ended up in the finish, but tempo played it's part. ODYSSEY MOON and SERENADE did well to hang on. It was a special conditions race (Inglis horses only) so the form could be a risk. No follows or forgives.
Race 5 ESKIMO PRINCE STAKES
'A killer kick from a cracking colt.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scissor Kick | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | Tye Angland | 4 | 58.5 | |
| 2 | Delectation | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 7 | 57.0 | |
| 3 | Harrier Jet | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 1 | 56.0 |
In The Yard
DELECTATION looked ready in the yard, SCISSOR KICK is pretty , HARRIER JET and INZ''N'OUT looked fit and well . KERMADEC and DIAMOND VALORES 90% fit. DIAMOND VALORES was a bit keen too.
In The Running
DELECTATION jumped ok and went to the lead this time, setting a FAIR TEMPO. INZ'N'OUT was a bit slow and pushed forward to outside the lead. HARRIER JET and SCISSOR KICK just in behind.
The Result
DELECTATION (2nd) cruised early in the straight but started to wonder around 150m from home. SCISSOR KICK (1st) ran on too well to get there. HARRIER JET (3rd) and KERMADEC (4th) stuck on OK.
The Interest
The best horses dominated and no guessing which one was the most genuine. DELECTATION is impressive, he just doesn't know what he is doing! Follow SCISSOR KICK and DELECTATION.
Race 6 NSW THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS CLASSIC
'The Cat pounces late.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catkins | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 9 | 57.0 | |
| 2 | Lilliburlero | David Payne | Glyn Schofield | 10 | 55.0 | |
| 3 | Mihiri | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tommy Berry | 3 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
CATKINS, NEENA ROCK, LILLIBURLERO, PLUCKY BELLE, MARIANNE and JUST A BLUR are all nice mares. LILLIBURLERO.and MARIANNE impressed. MIHIRI was ok, a touch leaner? ROLD MODEL was just tough and dour
In The Running
ROLE MODEL drove to the lead and set a rolling FAIR TEMPO. LILLIBURLERO jumped well this time and moved up outside the lead. CATKINS, PLUCKY BELLE and MARIANNE were just in behind. NEENA ROCK was slow to begin.
The Result
LILLIBURLERO9 (2nd) moved up and challenged strongly, but CATKINS (1st) chased her down. There was a big gap to MIHIRI (3rd) and NEENA ROCK (4th).
The Interest
CATKINS is back! And so is LILLIBURLERO. She paraded like a star and jumped better this time. NEENA ROCK was very brave after being slow to jump. They are the three to follow. Follow CATKINS, LILLIBURLERO and NEENA ROCK.
Race 7 HONG KONG RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION TROPHY
Another happy tale for Sam
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tales of Grimm | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 2 | 58.0 | |
| 2 | Tahitian Black | David Pfieffer | Hugh Bowman | 5 | 59.0 | |
| 3 | Earnest Ernest | Joseph Pride | James McDonald | 8 | 55.0 |
In The Yard
CASUAL CHOICE and EARNEST ERNEST looked well and powerful. TAHITIAN BLACK solid set , 1200m too far? WOODBINE was just ok. TALES OF GRIMM looked a bit lean. JUST A BULLET was nippy and keen. FOREIGN PRICE looked nice, but maybe needs further and a bit fizzy
In The Running
JUST A BULLET went to the lead, from FOREIGN PRINCE, LUCKY SOUND and NOTHING LIKE LUCA, setting a FAIR TEMPO.
The Result
TAHITIAN BLACK (2nd) and TALES OF GRIMM (1st) made their runs together, TALES OF GRIMM just the stronger late. EARNEST ERNEST (3rd) made a run up the inside.
The Interest
TALES OF GRIMM doesn't look like a sprinter and he took care of them with style. Impressive stuff! It's unbelievable how well this stable is going. TAHITIAN BLACK was good again and can win if he holds form. WOODBINE got a long way back for a horse that lacks a sprint. He was a risk. Follow TALES OF GRIMM.
Race 8 TAB REWARDS HANDICAP
'Baker rolls them again.'
| Place | Silk | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Gate | Kgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burbero | Bjorn Baker | Brodie Loy | 12 | 56.0 | |
| 2 | Mighty Lucky | Ken Parker | Nathan Thomas | 14 | 54.5 | |
| 3 | Spacecraft | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Christian Reith | 11 | 54.0 |
In The Yard
SCREAM MACHINE, BURBERO, MIGHTY LUCKY and YOU'LL NEVER were the best in the yard. DIAMETRIC looked nice , just a bit unsettled. HONORIUS seemed ok first-up. TIMELESS PRINCE too lean for this track?
In The Running
SPACECRAFT took up the lead from MIGHTY LUCKY and set a STEADY TEMPO. DIAMETRIC and BURBERO were just behind.
The Result
SPACECRAFT (3rd) and MIGHTY LUCKY (2nd) fought on well, but BURBERO (1st) sprinted to the line best.
The Interest
It wasn't the strongest race and a steady speed meant the on-pacers dominated. BURBERO and MIGHTY LUCKY were both good, BURBERO using his superior turn-of-foot. DIAMETRIC was in a mood again today, you could forgive him. Follow BURBERO and MIGHTY LUCKY. Forgive DIAMETRIC.