Gosford
Verdict
Can't write any of these off. DUCK EGG BLUE (7) will find this a lot easier than her respectable last start fifth in the Listed South Pacific Classic over 1400m at Randwick. At her best over today's journey. Enjoys the run of the race from the inside gate and despite taking on older horses she looks the one to beat. Another three-year-old filly in TRAFALGAR SQUARE (9) could be the threat. Doesn't fire early in her preps so the two moderate efforts since resuming are excusable. Draws a decent gate for a change and is beautifully weighted on the limit. THE GREAT HOUDINI (1) cruised home first-up in midweek company at the Kensington track. Generally holds the form second-up so another big run is on the cards. MONTE KATE (3) was a month between runs before her last start failure at Randwick. Fitter now and capable of a top four finish. APACHE BREEZE (4) draws in a lot closer today and can improve on his last start effort at this track.
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1. The Great Houdini-T/2009095.png)
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4. Apache Breeze
Win Only
- 7. Duck Egg Blue
- 1. 1. The Great HoudiniJ: ANNA ROPERT: GREGORY MCFARLANEF: 169x1
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictDual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months settled well back; won by 2.75 len at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 April 25 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on April 25 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kokoro with 59kg at $8. Can go on with it. Back in great order and can go on with it. - 9. Trafalgar Square
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8. 8. OryxJ: TYLER SCHILLERT: RICHARD LITTF: x2343- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictDual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 21 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Cassiel carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Peace Centre with 59.5kg at $16. Going too well to rule out.- 5. Dont Doubt Merlin
- 3. 3. Monte KateJ: ADAM HYERONIMUST: ROBERT & LUKE PRICEF: 61x59
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictThird-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1150m, 2 len behind Ballroom Bella with 56.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Memoria with 57.5kg at $18. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away. -T/2099269.png)
2. 2. Oakfield BadgerJ: AARON BULLOCKT: KRISTEN BUCHANANF: x2132- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictAt the latest run 2nd of 8 at Randwick Midwaybm72 (71) on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sunrise with 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 17 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Shall Be carrying 61.5kg at $5. Very honest and a must for exotics players.- 6. Mad Darcey
- 4. 4. Apache BreezeJ: REGAN BAYLISST: WAYNE SEELINF: 97738
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful type. Last start 8th of 11 at this track Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Xtra Approval with 58.5kg at $3.60. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky with 58kg at $11. Should give a good account.