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Selections, best bets and value plays from Chris Scholtz for the Randwick meeting on July 27 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.
RANDWICK July 27
Soft 5; Rail 11m 1600m-1100m; 12m 1100m-WP; 8m WP-1600m
Best Bets
RACE 1 (1) TARPAULIN: Promising youngster is developing with every start. Showed the benefit of his first up placing to race on pace and easily put away his rivals in heavy conditions over 1200m at Warwick Farm and should have this field covered with his scope for more improvement. Keen to see what he can do on a firm track.
RACE 7 (4) FLEETWOOD: Godolphin bring this smart 3YO back from Melbourne where he was a tragedy beaten at Caulfield after missing the start before his Flemington third over 1200m in stakes company. Went south after back to back wins at Warwick Farm and Randwick and rates to return to that form dropping back to 1100m with J Mac reunited as his rider.
RACE 8 (7) INVADER ZIM: There's good potential about this lightly raced 3YO as he is sure to have taken benefit from his close first-up second over this course and distance when he kept driving to the line after a tough run. He's the value bet in a deep race, trusting that he can enjoy a soft run as it's Important to draw well from this tricky start with the rail out an extreme distance.
Selections
RACE 1: (1) TARPAULIN; (5) Sakima; (3) Ride The River; (2) Barbie's Sister
RACE 2: (10) FIELD THE MOMENT; (12) Intentional Lass; (11) Imarichgirl; (7) Agirlsbestfriend
RACE 3: (3) GREEN SHADOWS; (8) State Of America; (2) Dr Evil; (13) November Falls
RACE 4: (5) MASCARET; (2) Defining; (9) One Aye; (7) Bootscooter
RACE 5: (13) JOISELLE; (1) World Alliance; (4 Vegas Raider; (2) Boston Rocks
RACE 6: (8) SPACE AGE; (3) Ha Ha Ha; (2) Tijuana; (1) Galeron
RACE 7: (4) FLEETWOOD; (2) Shezanalister; (1) Bubba's Bay; (5) Tristate
RACE 8: (7) INVADER ZIM; (4) Kerguelen; (14) Yorkshire; (1) Vivy Air
RACE 9: (11) THE ENGLISHMAN; (10) Enotis; (9) King Of Florida; (3) Etna Rosso
RACE 10: (14) THE REPLICANT; (10) Sequestered; (13) Sessions Road; (6) Little Cointreau
Why They Can Win….
RACE 2: (10) FIELD THE MOMENT - Good placing in her first Highway attempt. Extra distance will suit.
RACE 3: (3) GREEN SHADOWS - Has convictions but well placed in this company. Looking for this trip.
RACE 4: (5) MASCARET - Winner this course and distance. Ready to improve under favourable conditions.
RACE 5: (13) JOISELLE - Impressive first up to remain unbeaten. Expect a bold city debut.
RACE 6: (8) SPACE AGE - Weights in his favour. Can turn tables if apprentice makes better use of his tactical speed.
RACE 9: (11) THE ENGLISHMAN - Just missed over this course and distance last time. Fitter and this is no harder.
RACE 10: (14) THE REPLICANT – Strong first-up placing added to consistent record. Rates highly if he gains a start.
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – July 24
RANDWICK SATURDAY: Ride The River (R1); Sir Artie (R10)
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Hooligan Tommy (R3)
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Global Empire; Wings Of Desire; Iron Man; Misty Legend; He's In Like Flynn; Hot Jive; Fortingall; It's A Knockout; Sakima; Xidaki; Yorkshire; Contemporary; Shezanalister; Brave One; Are Ee Que; Extremely Hardys; Bartolf; Photograph; Nomorenightshift; Metallic Ruler; Kazou; Ride The River; Drift Net; Mawjood; Glassout; Wollombi
BLACKBOOK REPORT
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – July 27
RANDWICK SATURDAY: Chief Conductor (R7); Vivy Air (R8); Kadall (R8); Invader Zim (R8); The Englishman (R9); Lady Of Luxury (R10)
CAULFIELD SATURDAY: Wallenda (R6); Piastri (R6); Lounge Bar Rubi (R8)
DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Madame Odette (R2); Rogue Bear (R6)
MORPHETTVILLE SATURDAY: Extremely Lucky (R6)
BLACKBOOKERS – Selected July 20
(Follow for next 3 starts)
IMPOSANT; LANDMARK; LORD OF BISCAY; SHINY NEW DEEL; UPPER LIMITS
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Kapakiri; Batrana; Aramco; Don Diego De Vega; Rezone; Wyclif; Matisse; Tiffany Valentine; Craig; Celebrity Prince; Arqana; Freedom Rally; Mnementh; Piggyback; Yellow Brick; Cigar Flick; I Wish I Win; Mayfair Spirit; Payline; Nicolini Vita; Generosity; Bittersweet; Tannhauser
