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2017 Chairman’s Handicap: Tips and Race Preview

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Tips and race preview for the 2017 Chairman’s Handicap at Randwick on Saturday which Darren Weir’s in form stayer Big Duke.

Big Duke provided Darren Weir with his first Sydney winner last start and will likely jump as favourite in the 2017 Chairman’s Handicap (2600m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Big Duke has drawn barrier 1 in the Chairman’s Handicap and is presently the $2.50 favourite for the Group 3 staying feature.

2017 Chairman’s Handicap: Nominations and Race History

2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP: TIPS AND RACE PREVIEW

Aloft may work forward along with Shalmaneser.

While it was won in the protest room, BIG DUKE provided Darren Weir with his first Sydney win taking out the Manion Cup a fortnight ago.

Is rock hard fit opposed to a majority of his rivals here. Looks suited.

ALOFT made all to win on resuming over 1800m at Flemington three weeks ago. Concern is the sharp distance rise however has won up to 3218m and stable know how to train a stayer.

ALEGRIA ran below expectations when fourth as favourite in the Epona Stakes a fortnight ago. First two runs this campaign were each excellent though and recorded a stakes placing in her last look at a staying trip.

Watch betting and parade rings for both POLARISATION and ROCK ON in their Australian debuts.

2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP: SELECTIONS

Win bet the rock hard fit Big Duke.

1. Big Duke

2. Aloft

3. Alegria

4. Polarisation

WHEN IS THE 2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP?

WHEN: April 1, 2017 – Race 3 @ 1:20pm

WHERE: Randwick Racecourse

13:20

Chairman's Hcp (G2)

Age: 3yo and up WT: 55.5kg Type: OPEN

AUD $302,000

2600m TURF HEAVY

Form Preview

After a dominant performance here and now likely favourite for the Sydney Cup (Gr.1, 3200m) Big Duke was given a lovely start by Craig Williams, settling the gelding fourth next to the fence with a circuit to run. Down the back, they maintained their position although the lead changed and the pace quickened. Passing the 1200m Williams let the favourite stride a shade closer, still saving ground then shook the reins at the 600m to go forward and pressure the leader. Turning in, they grabbed the lead but Williams did not asked the question until the 200m and they bounded clear to win handily under hands and heels. Aloft was second at the 1400m and near the last corner was pushed three wide by the winner turning in and tried to match the winner but was no match, staying on fairly for second from Rock On, who tracked the winner into the straight and battled on for third, the first three being well clear of a late emerging but distant Algeria.

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

1. BIG DUKE (IRE) 5yo G
RAVEN'S PASS (USA) - HAZARAYNA (GB)

CRAIG WILLIAMS
DARREN WEIR

$2.5
58kg

Australian Bloodstock Power Synd, Buckling, G I Makauskas, G & M Barnett Racing, S L McInnes, P R Johnson, Bartholomeusz Racing, Carty Racing, O M Barry, M Makauskas, Ms C P Cook, C S Gall, Get The Dukes Out Racing, D J McKee, Leroys No 2, C D Renshaw, J P Hunter, J A Shaw & C M R Racing

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 July Sale (515) \| Grove Stud, Ireland \| WITHDRAWN	2016 July Sale (515)	Grove Stud, Ireland		Withdrawn	GNS
\| Tattersalls \| 2015 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (563) \| The Castlebridge Consignment \| WITHDRAWN	2015 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (563)	The Castlebridge Consignment		Withdrawn	GNS
\| Arqana \| 2014 Breeze Up Sale (76) \| Grove Stud \| Psd. EUR € 50,000 Res. EUR €	2014 Breeze Up Sale (76)	Grove Stud		Psd. EUR € 50,000
\| Tattersalls \| 2013 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (434) \| Mount Coote Stud, Ireland \| Grove Stud \| GNS 40,000	2013 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (434)	Mount Coote Stud, Ireland	Grove Stud		GNS 40,000

2nd

3. ALOFT (IRE) 5yo G
GALILEO (IRE) - DIETRICH (USA)

BEN MELHAM
ROBERT HICKMOTT

$4.5
56.5kg

Mrs I E Musgrove, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), P J Morgan, Mrs F L Morgan, G J Morgan, M Symons, Mrs B J Simpson, P Couzens & M G Donegan

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2018 September Monthly Online Sale (1) \| E Musgrove \| AUD $ 75,000		2018 September Monthly Online Sale (1)		AUD $ 75,000

3rd

7. ROCK ON (NZ) 4yo G
ROAD TO ROCK (AUS) - ST JESSIE (AUS)

BRENTON AVDULLA
J G SARGENT

$8.5
55.5kg

R Drummond, W J Gleeson, A C Macdonald, G R Vile & A J Vincent

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2014 Select Yearling Sale (832) \| Wellfield Lodge \| Regal Farm Partnership \| NZD $ 70,000		2014 Select Yearling Sale (832)	Wellfield Lodge	Regal Farm Partnership	NZD $ 70,000

4th

5. ALEGRIA (AUS) 5yo M
MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA) - PURE JOY (AUS)

JOAO MOREIRA
JOHN O'SHEA

$5.5
55.5kg

5th

2. KINEMA (IRE) 6yo G
GALILEO (IRE) - BON NUIT (IRE)

ZAC PURTON
CHRIS WALLER

$17
58kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2014 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (975) \| Ed Walker Racing \| J J O'leary \| GNS 15,000		2014 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (975)	Ed Walker Racing	J J O'leary	GNS 15,000
\| Goffs - IRE \| 2012 Orby Sale (296) \| Marlhill House Stud \| Marc Keller \| EUR € 250,000		2012 Orby Sale (296)	Marlhill House Stud	Marc Keller	EUR € 250,000

6th

4. PENTATHLON (NZ) 5yo G
PENTIRE (GB) - PINDERS PRIZE (NZ)

JASON COLLETT
JOHN WHEELER

$26
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2013 Select Yearling Sale (858) \| Goodwood Stud \| Mr Jr Wheeler \| NZD $ 85,000		2013 Select Yearling Sale (858)	Goodwood Stud	Mr Jr Wheeler	NZD $ 85,000

7th

8. VANDANCER (NZ) 4yo M
SAVABEEL (AUS) - VANESSATHEUNDRESSA (NZ)

TOMMY BERRY
MICHAEL MORONEY

$16
55.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2021 Great Southern Broodmare Sale (479) \| Widden Stud, Riddells Creek \| Widden Stud Australia Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 60,000		2021 Great Southern Broodmare Sale (479)	Widden Stud, Riddells Creek	Widden Stud Australia Pty Ltd	AUD $ 60,000

8th

9. SHALMANESER (AUS) 6yo G
TEOFILO (IRE) - LADY NIKOLAY (AUS)

TIM CLARK
JASON ATTARD

$51
55.5kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2012 Sydney Classic Yearling Sale (492) \| Brooklyn Lodge, Aberdeen \| D Zomaya \| AUD $ 10,000		2012 Sydney Classic Yearling Sale (492)	Brooklyn Lodge, Aberdeen	D Zomaya	AUD $ 10,000

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2017 Chairman’s Handicap: Tips and Race Preview

2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP: TIPS AND RACE PREVIEW

2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP: SELECTIONS

WHEN IS THE 2017 CHAIRMAN’S HANDICAP?

Randwick

Saturday, 01st April 2017

Chairman's Hcp (G2)

Chairman's Hcp (G2)

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