Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
SELECTIONS
Quality 3YO has won twice first-up and even with 59kg is well placed to add to that record in this company that is a long way below his best Group form.
Had plenty to offer in two recent soft trials that have him primed to hit the line strongly in a race packed with pace. Couldn’t get a better rider than Hugh Bowman to take full advantage of his favourable draw.
Rosehill Race 3 - 3 Avoid Lightning
Keen to see this mare take on Catkins first-up with a 1.5kg weight advantage from the inside draw with the rail out 6 metres.
She boasts a terrific record, especially when fresh, and proved she in the top echelon of mares with her third in the G1 Tatts Tiara last June when she was giving weight to the winner Cosmic Endeavour. She’s been excellent in two recent trials and any rain boosts her prospects.
Rosehill Race 8 - 10 Black Revolver
Ready to produce back on his favoured home track at his third run off a spell after covering ground and working to the line over 1400m at Randwick last Saturday.
This race is a perfect fit as he’s a winner over this trip and boasts a win and two placings in similar class when backing up within seven days. Should enjoy the serious pace in this field from the rails draw.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 14 February (Randwick & Caulfield)
First Seal - Terrific first-up effort. Outstanding filly.
Peggy Jean - Another class filly. Fine start to her prep.Lucia Valentina - Hard to miss her excellent return. Set for a big Autumn.
Mahara - Big improver off her resuming effort.Sampeah - Certain to benefit from first Melbourne experience.
Chester Road - Luckless. Hard to beat in his right class.ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 20/21/22 February
Moonee Valley (Fri) - Reddamour (R9)
Rosehill - Washington Heights (R2), Shaumari (R2), Mahican (R4), Kermadec (R6), Delectation (R6), Less Is More (R7), Absalon (R8) and Devonshire Duke (R8)Flemington - Jameka (R1)
Doomben - Pure Reality (R5)Kilmore (Sun) - Bec Said No Credit (R7)
Canberra (Sun) - Cleansing Ale (R6)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.
