Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
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Showed his class last season when he followed a big debut win over this course and distance with a luckless second in Canberra’s Black Opal before the heavy track ended his chances in the Golden Slipper.
Super trial win in preparation for this and from his soft draw expect him to sit on the back of a line of leaders and have the last run at them. Certain to win good races.
Ran up to expectations at his first start since returning from his time in Hong Kong when he powered home over the top of his rivals for a soft 1200m win at this course on July 15.
No doubt he can make further improvement with the break of a month and a strong trial in between a perfect prep for this event. First go at 1400m but should eat it up on his home track.
Rosehill Race 8 - 6 Faith's Encore
Talented mare has made an excellent return from a bleeding ban with two strong efforts over shorter trips and is ready to peak with the step up to 1400m.
Nothing went right last time when third behind Suspender over 1200m at this course and with 4kg less this time she has the weights, barrier and extra distance in her favour.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 5 August (Horses to follow at their next three starts)
Harper’s Choice - Strong WFA return. Could win a good race in the spring.
Tango Rain - Wide barrier made the difference. Big effort after 11 months off.Muraqaba - Encouraging signs that he’s regaining form.
Denarius - Hard to beat when he returns to Brisbane.Sin To Win - Top stable would be happy with this lightly raced ex-Kiwi.
Recent Blackbook winners - Payroll; Deploy; Royal Tudor, Liapari; Hualalai; Lone Eagle; Leodoro; Pakaya Prince; Irish Constabulary; Pick Me Up; Another Bullseye; Suncraze; Fraternater; Kiwia.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 12 August
Rosehill (Sat) - Sultan Of Swing (R3), Denpurr (R4), Selita (R4), Sarrasin (R7), Mariquita (R8) and Imanui (R9)
Flemington (Sat) - Kilimanjaro (R2)Morphettville (Sat) - Chamois Road (R8)
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.
