In partnership with Racing NSW, we bring you a comprehensive preview and tips for all 10 races at Randwick this Saturday.
Race 1 - 11:00AM TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
4. Chains Of Love demonstrated her potential to become a stakes-class horse with a determined effort second-up in Queensland in Listed company. After drawing wide, she positioned herself handy and, while the winner proved too slick, she held her ground gamely. Dropping back to Highway grade and with the benefit of being fitter, she is expected to push forward and be the one to beat. 11. Martini Mumma returns from a freshen-up following her Country Championships campaign. Her third-place finish in a similar Highway when fresh in January, especially from barrier one, suggests she can run well. 1. Exit Fee has put together three solid runs this preparation, winning over this track and trip a month ago before dropping back 100m and finishing third. He will be in the mix again. 7. She Within won the Highway two weeks ago, darting through along the inside from well back. She is always a threat when things go her way and is one of the chances.
How to play it: Chains Of Love WIN.
Race 2 - 11:35AM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
8. Perfect Justice looks ready to win third-up after two excellent runs at this level. He stepped a shade slowly last time and found himself further back than ideal but still did well to run second. He is threatening to win a Midway and this is as good a chance as he has had. 11. The Mona Lisa comes through the same race and finished off nicely to run a close fifth. She has been racing consistently without winning and should enjoy a nice run, making her an each-way chance at least. 6. Hereward won over this track and distance in January and showed a return to form third-up when leading and battling on for a close third at Canterbury. He creeps down in the weights and could give a sight. 5. Tambeloa is capable on his day and drops back in grade after tackling the Rough Habit at Doomben a month ago. He has won a trial since and would not surprise if he gives some cheek.
How to play it: Perfect Justice WIN.
Race 3 - 12:10PM SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
4. Nitro has been a beaten favourite in both runs this preparation but they have not been bad efforts. He probably should have won at Scone fresh before over-racing on a wide run when stepped up to 1400m last time. He still loomed up and was not beaten far. The mile is a big query, but if he gets the first half of the race right, he has a strong turn of foot for the finish. 5. Bird Whistle fought on strongly after looking beaten when bloused late by Bravissima over this course two weeks ago. He will roll forward again and give a good account up on speed. 9. Celebrity is an interesting runner, unbeaten in two runs back in the summer in lesser company. He kicks off at the mile and has trialled okay leading in. He races handy and could measure up. 13. Lipstick found the line well late when runner-up at Canterbury in her best effort this preparation. Down on the limit and with barrier one, she will do no work and is worth including in the chances.
How to play it: Nitro WIN.
Race 4 - 12:45PM KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP (1300 METRES)
1. Hello Captain has been super impressive winning both starts this preparation and made 62kg look light in the latest at Canterbury. He is a progressive type, sure to enjoy every chance from the inside gate, and this does not look a huge class hike. Hard to go past. 3. Pimlico looked good winning at Gosford and Kensington before likely not handling the heavy ground when well beaten at Warwick Farm a month ago. He has trialled well since and could bounce back with firmer footing. 7. Front Rank led all the way to his maiden win on debut at Canterbury on a heavy track. He is likely to push forward again from the wide alley and, if he gets comfortable up front, could be dangerous. 9. Nandina chased Hello Captain home two starts ago before a close-up fourth at Warwick Farm. She drops 5kg and, with the form around the favourite, stays under notice.
How to play it: Hello Captain WIN.
Race 5 - 1:20PM B&J GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING HANDICAP (1800 METRES)
5. Nasebah was a dominant winner at her Australian debut over this trip, then dropped 200m and was held up for runs when a close fourth in this grade two weeks ago. The setup looks nice for her back to 1800m, and it is no surprise she is favoured to bounce back. 3. Shangri La Impact also needs to turn things around after failing, likely due to the heavy track, though she has won on it before. She led all the way on good ground before that and is entitled to another chance. 2. Amplify disappointed on the heavy second-up but showed winning at this track back in December that she is capable of much better. She has won at this trip previously and could surprise. 1. Bravissima got the gaps at the right time to burst through and score in the lead-up race two weeks ago. The weight rise is offset by the claim, and if she can hold form, she is a chance again.
How to play it: Nasebah WIN.
Race 6 - 1:55PM TOYOTA FORKLIFTS HANDICAP (1800 METRES)
12. Sir Dinadan was a bit one-paced under 62kg on a heavy track last time, so he will appreciate the return to firmer ground. He looked a coming winner with his placing over this course on Anzac Day and was not disgraced in The Coast between those two runs. He draws well and is entitled to be a major player. 13. Until Valhalla is another getting down in the weights after running on okay behind Bravissima two weeks ago. She can mix her form but, in an open race, looks a good chance. 9. Tazima is holding his form nicely and comes here with a month between runs after winning over 2000m on a heavy track. He has had no trial in between this time around and is hard to leave out. 8. Tavros is in top form with wins at Scone and then the Gunnedah Cup with a big weight. He is generally a backmarker and will need the race to pan out in his favour, but his form cannot be faulted.
How to play it: Sir Dinadan WIN.
Race 7 - 2:30PM ENSURE - WORKPLACE RISK SOLUTIONS HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
2. Ice Kool has a hefty weight turnaround against him to deal with, but he was so dominant riding a solid speed and dashing away first-up two weeks ago. He can only be fitter, drawn similarly to last time, so that is no negative, and he is expected to be the one they are chasing at the 200m. 3. Big Red Tequila is advantaged by a 3kg weight swing in her favour after closing second when resuming. She will still be conceding a start, but if they soften up the favourite, she is the most likely to swoop on them. 10. Aleppo Pine showed plenty of promise as a two-year-old and has his first run for Richard Litt. He last raced at the end of April and has had a trial since, so he should have some fitness and draws to have his chance to be competitive. 15. Dear Jewel has measured up to this class in her two runs since winning at Warwick Farm in early May. She held on okay behind Ice Kool last time and has an each-way chance.
How to play it: Ice Kool WIN.
Race 8 - 3:05PM CACTUS IMAGING HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
2. Bustling will relish getting onto a firmer track than he has seen in his two runs from over 18 months off the scene. He was game first-up under 62kg, then favourite in a stakes race at Caulfield and tried hard on a heavy track. He was a smart youngster in WA who came here with raps on him, and his recent efforts suggest he is close to a peak. 7. Sunshineinmypocket was around the mark in this sort of grade in the summer, but everything fell into place off a freshen-up as he scored a strong win at the Gold Coast six weeks ago. Kept fresh again, which could be the key, and he is a logical danger. 12. Eye Of The Fire is very effective fresh, winning three of his four attempts, including last preparation, and any support for him would be a nice pointer as he gets down in the weights. 16. Amazing Eagle must be forgiven for his midfield finish behind Ice Kool second-up; he had a big weight and was back and wide but was there in the bunch behind the placings at the finish. The setup is different, despite a big class rise, with the light weight and softer draw.
How to play it: Bustling WIN.
Race 9 - 3:45PM DRINKWISE CIVIC STAKES (1400 METRES)
3. General Salute produced one of the runs of the meeting when he resumed in the Bob Charley AO Stakes and charged into second behind Wanaruah at a trip short of his best. His form last preparation was outstanding against a host of Group 1 types, and while he has an awkward gate, the speed is all around him, so there are options. With even luck, he goes very close. 12. Midnight Dynamite is racing in excellent form and was just unable to peg back Cool Jakey when chasing four straight wins two weeks ago. He has a nice weight drop, is proven at 1400m, and should be right in the finish. 19. Hollywood Hero ran an eye-catcher fresh in the same race, getting through for third, and he is not a noted first-up performer. Being a backmarker does not help his cause, but when he is in form, he usually holds it and is an each-way chance. 4. Zabiari is the big query runner; he is an import who has not raced beyond a mile, so the 1400m first-up should be suitable. His latest trial was fine, he draws one, and Nash rides. The market will be a huge guide. 8. Cool Jakey will put himself up on the speed as usual, drops 3.5kg, and the sting out of the track is in his favour.
How to play it: General Salute WIN.
Race 10 - 4:25PM RANVET "ROBBIE HOFFMANN" HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
1. Glorious Moments did not have an easy run when close up in this grade two weeks ago. He was forced to race wide around midfield on a day where it was a plus to be handy. Still, he fought on hard to be beaten 1-1/2 lengths. He will still need a few favours from where he is drawn, but he is fitter and, if he gets a break or two, he will take beating. 10. Cold Brew did more than enough when resuming at Rosehill on a heavy track three weeks ago to suggest he has come back well. He strung three wins together last preparation, draws kindly, and 1400m suits. Each-way. 21. Invader Zim has raced well in all three runs back regardless of track condition, and this is no harder than last time when nabbed by Mr Chaplin over this course. Cannot be overlooked. 2. Hezdarnhottoo is on the back-up after chasing home promising stablemate Big Papa last week. He has another 100m to go this time around but draws soft, and there is no reason why he could not run it out.
How to play it: Glorious Moments WIN.
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