Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
SELECTIONS
Rosehill Race 3 - 9 Murder Of Crows
After an impressive first-up win at this track lost nothing with his last start fourth in this class over this course and distance on August 30 when he only got into his stride in the last 100m on the heavy track.
He’s well off against a similar field on the same weight and can run home over the top of them on a firmer surface, the key being Hugh Bowman finding the galloping room he needs to produce the big finish he displayed first-up.
Came off a six weeks freshen with an excellent second over 1200m at Rosehill on August 31 when he was left with too much to do on a heavy track when coming from last under 57kg and not surprised to see a riding switch for this race.
Jumps in class from that BM85 to G2 company but he’s always shown the talent to win good races and has the turn of foot to match this field on a firmer track. Expect to see him race closer with the all-important 4kg drop in weight.
Rosehill Race 7 - 12 Better Land
Fair to say he could have won both his Sydney starts at Randwick with better luck. He was posted three wide without cover when a first-up second in the Rosebud and then suffered the worst of the interference caused by the erratic Liberation when he was looming to win the roughhouse Up And Coming Stakes.
The blinkers go on, a gear change Peter Moody has been holding back for this race, and his impressive performances clearly indicate that he will relish the step up to 1400m. This race is all about the horses holding the most scope for improvement and there is no doubt his two luckless lead-up runs have left him with plenty in reserve.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 6 September (Randwick & Moonee Valley)
Toydini - Strong start to his spring prep under new trainer. Epsom will suit.
Spy Decoder - Another strong effort. Only needs a good track.Target In Sight - All at sea in the heavy ground before hitting the line late. Stay with him.
The Offer - Did more than enough first-up after covering ground.Lucky Hussler - Can only improve on first-up third for new stable.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 13 September
Rosehill - Bull Point (R4), Kumaon (R7), Better Land (R7), Reflectance (R8) and Masterstroke (R8)
Flemington - Jacquinot Bay (R2), The United States (R3), Raposo (R4), Winta Chiller (R5), Brazen Beau (R6), Stingray (R6), Looks Like The Cat (R6), Boban (R7) and Spillway (R7)Kembla Grange - Proactive (R3)
Chris’ final observations and full audio preview of all Sydney races will be available after 9.30am Saturday on the R&S website and tweeted by @ScholtzRacing.
