Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
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Made an impression on debut when he overcame a poor start and chequered run to come from last on the turn for a strong win over 1250m at Canterbury on September 13.
Faces the challenge of jumping from a midweek maiden but his figures were strong, the extra distance on his home track is a good fit and he has Hugh Bowman switching from a stablemate which must be taken as a positive lead to the opinion held of him by the Waller stable.
One of Sydney’s most consistent mares showed she has come back as a good as ever with an unlucky first-up third over 1200m at this track in the G3 Sheraco Stakes on September 9.
Ticks the right boxes as she has an obvious liking for Rosehill, missing a place at this track just once in her six starts, and she boasts a perfect two wins from two starts over 1400m.
Should put herself into the race from her awkward gate as she has the tactical speed to cross and race on the pace.
Big effort to win first-up from a four months break over 1300m at Warwick Farm on September 6 when he attacked the line despite being taken eight horses deep on the home turn while making a long run from the back.
He made an impression in good Group company up to 2000m in the autumn and looks well placed to go on from his first-up win with a handy 3kg drop in weight from a soft barrier draw.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 16 September (Horses to follow at their next three starts)
Chautauqua - The big boy will be bang on for The Everest.
Land Of Plenty - Big run against proven G1 horses.Happy Hannah - Watch out for her when she gets over some ground.
Goodfella - Nice first-up effort. Has talent.Cellargirl - Not out of place against the best fillies.
Dia Da Reyes - He will be winning races in Brisbane.Primitivo - Could be Sydney’s best 3YO maiden.
Elle Lou - Hard to beat in a suitable mares event.Recent Blackbook winners - Kiwia; Chamois Road; Dracarys; Mariquita; Tango Rain; Pariah; Victory Downs; Bergerac; Screamarr; Brave Smash; Almandin; Hardham.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 23/24 September
Rosehill (Sat) - Dawn Wall (R5), Chauffeur (R7), Dixie Blossoms (R8), Danish Twist (R8) and Impavido (R9)
Caulfield (Sat) - Aloisia (R1), Sunquest (R2), Sin To Win (R3), So Si Bon (R5), Tally (R7), Boom Time (R7), Harlem (R7), Amelie’s Star (R7), Abbey Marie (R7) and Selita (R8)Ballarat (Sun) - Riyadh (R7)
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.
