Randwick Races 28/07/2023 – Randwick Races Today – Randwick Racecourse
RACE.1. COMMENTS.
ROUSSILLON (3) recorded a strong first up victory against the older horses at Gosford over 1100m and can go on with it back to his own age. Takes on some handy types here but is one himself and should go well.
MALABOOM (2) is a lightly raced filly who led and stuck on well at Caulfield first up over 1000m. She showed plenty of speed to win a recent trial and will take catching with the added fitness.
SOUNDS OF HEAVEN (7) debuted over 900m at Newcastle and scored a nice victory with some good form in behind. She’s a well bred type who should continue to progress.
ESTRIELLA (5) proved far too smart for one with some handy form at Gosford over 1100m on debut. She looks very smart and should measure up nicely.
RACE.2. COMMENTS.
WEALTHY INVESTOR (9) appears to have come back much better this time in, boxing on gamely for second with 61.5kg first up at Grafton. Drops in weight here and gets a lovely run from the draw so expect he measures up at a healthy price.
INVINCIBLE LEGEND (6) has won two in a row, the latest at Randwick Kensington over 1550m despite a gap between runs. Drawn awkwardly here but hard to knock.
VAIN INVADER (14) is racing well, coming through a very similar race at the course and distance last start when beaten a length. No reason he won’t be in the finish again.
DIMAGGIO (2) tried hard here last start and is racing well although does draw wide here. NYIKA (17) worked home nicely first up and strips fitter for this with claims.
RACE.3. COMMENTS.
SALIRE (4) is racing well without winning but looks to get things to suit here and can win. He ran on well here over 1000m behind a subsequent listed winner in Omni Man last start which is good form for this. 1200m is the slight query but Nash Rawiller will get everything out of him late.
ZARU (2) got the bob in a similar race here last start. Whether he can string two together is the query.
TAGS (5) resumed at Rosehill over 1100m and worked home very nicely behind a smart sprinter. 1200m at Randwick looks ideal now and he’ll be hard to hold out.
IRON WILL (9) was solid first up over 1200m when fading late and will come on for the run. The last 100m is the query but will take catching if left alone.
MISS THATCHER (15) looks better suited back to 1200m.
RACE.4. COMMENTS.
MASCARET (5) can run well at each-way odds. Her first run in Australia was encouraging but she struggled second up at Rosehill over 1400m. Getting to 1800m should suit better and she can improve.
DECADENT TALE (2) ran on well to finish midfield in a bunched finish here over 1600m last start. She looks suited by the extra 200m and can sit closer from the draw.
ITA (1) can mix her form but her best is certainly good enough. She was dominant here over a mile three starts ago but does need to tick the 1800m box.
BOOTSCOOTER (8) appreciated the drop in grade to score well at Scone last start. Form prior around this level was solid and she’s in the mix here.
LOVETHEINVASION (9) was awful second up but can bounce back having run well on resumption.
RACE.5. COMMENTS.
CAMAGUEY (7) can run well. He didn’t have the best of luck in a bunched finish at this course and distance last start and Nash Rawiller on is a positive. No surprise to see him turn things around at a price.
SPECIAL ENVOY (1) put a poor run behind him at his Australian debut to score well last start, beating some key rivals here. Up in the weights but should continue to progress and should get things in his favour again.
NEW REPUBLIC (10) won an easier race at Canterbury with a nice turn of foot over 1900m. Harder here but can add some value to exotics.
WINEGLASS BAY (8) is only second up and straight to 1800m but ran very nicely first up over 1400m and if he’s fit enough he’s right up to winning this.
RACE.6. COMMENTS.
KING OF NAPLES (2) strikes a fairly similar race to last start where he was heavily backed at Canterbury and got the job done, getting over the top late. Getting a bigger price this time and that looks attractive for a horse in form.
HOLLYWOOD HERO (3) made nice progression second up to score by a length at Wyong. Still on the up and can win again.
VENELOPE (11) is a lightly raced filly who ran on nicely first up at Randwick Kensington. Drops to just 54.5kg here and has plenty of upside to call upon.
PLUNDERING (1) is in remarkably consistent form, winning four starts ago and running second in each race since. Just needs to hold that level to be hard to beat again.
STAR MISTRESS (7) is racing well and will take catching again.
RACE.7. COMMENTS.
TINTOOKIE (10) was heavily supported last start here over 1200m but failed to come on in the straight and finished midfield. She caught the eye with a big finish over 1100m two back and it may be worth forgiving the last start with a bigger price appealing this time.
BOSS (9) improved off an encouraging first up run to win with plenty in hand at Warwick Farm over 1000m second up. Harder here but has to be a serious chance off that.
MOGO MAGIC (4) will be all the rage. He’s undefeated in four starts and proved too quick again first up in highway grade. This is his toughest test but he looks very talented and might end up being too fast at the short quote.
VINDICATION (7) was dominant as an odds-on favourite at Wyong first up. Appears to have come back better and can figure.
RACE.8. COMMENTS.
INSURRECTION (4) will take plenty of beating again. He’s a smart sprinter who has won his past two comfortably over this course and distance. Steps up in grade here but it’s not much harder on paper and he should prove very hard to run down again.
GARRISON (6) can run well at a price. He was solid in what looked like a stronger race last week over 1300m at Rosehill having won well prior. He’s won 3/7 at this distance and will be strong late from an ideal draw.
CURTIS ISLAND (13) was just fair last start but did run second to INSURRECTION two back which obviously reads well. Gets in with just 52kg and should run a better race at a big price.
DEEPOUR (3) brings some strong form having won dominantly at Ipswich two back before closing off strongly in the Ramornie Handicap at Grafton. If they go hard enough up front he’ll go close.
RACE.9. COMMENTS.
BATTLETON (4) has to tick the 1600m box but gets his chance to do so with McDonald on from a low draw. He had no luck over 1400m last start at this track having burst through late to score two back. He’ll need luck again but is racing well and has to be a big chance.
ITA (8) can mix her form but her best is good enough. She drops 5.5kg off last start and her win at the track and distance three back was excellent.
STONECOAT (7) had his winning streak broken last start over this course and distance but wasn’t beaten far and should strip fitter. He should find the top again and give a bold sight.
KING OF THE CASTLE (10) drops back to a mile and will be hard to hold out while ESTADIO MESTALLA (12) is always a chance at this level.
RACE.10. COMMENTS.
RIVERPLATE (2) creates interest. He continued his excellent fresh form with a smart win at Sandown Hillside first up before going far too hard out in front at Caulfield second up over 1400m. Drops back to 1300m which is the query here but his best figures measure up nicely.
EXCELLADUS (1) continues to race well and was beaten under a length last start when fifth. Would like a bit of rain but can’t be discounted.
WINDSHADOW (8) is looking for his third win in a row and fourth in five starts and is hard to knock from a nice draw.
CRUEL SUMMER (6) can improve at a big price, especially if the track is soft.
BANANA QUEEN (3) has plenty of talent and went on a winning streak last preparation. No reason she can’t return a winner.