Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
SELECTIONS
Facing another rise in grade but coped easily when she came off her maiden win at Kembla Grange to sprint away from a midweek field at Canterbury on July 23 when she showed a brilliant acceleration from back in the field to win by three lengths. She’s a fast improver ready for the step up in distance and her higher weighted rivals may find it hard to match her sharp turn of foot.
Rosehill Race 4 - 8 Dream Choice
Stepping out for his first start for the Snowden stable and well placed to run boldly from a favourable draw at value odds. Boasts strong course and distance stats and is primed to add to an excellent fresh record after solid trial effort at Randwick. Track conditions will also not be a concern if the forecast rain arrives.
Rosehill Race 6 - 5 Entirely Platinum
Classy 5YO may be in for his best campaign judging by his impressive trials that have prepared him for this suitable first-up assignment that includes a very sharp 900m win over gun stablemate Messene and other Group horses at Rosehill on August 4. His first-up record is excellent, having won twice over 1400m when fresh and looks ready to go on from the impressive form he displayed last season.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 9 August (Randwick & Flemington)
Better Land - Beaten by a wide run. Plenty of upside in this impressive prospect.
Boban - Excellent return. He’s back on track.
Reflectance - Hard to miss unlucky first-up effort. Going well.
Laohu - Strong finish in fast closing sectional. Should train on for top stable.
Raposo - Replay says it all. Unluckiest runner of the day.
Jacquinot Bay - Encouraging start for his new stable. Will find races to suit.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 16 August
Rosehill - Scarletini (R1), Disclaimer (R3), Nostradamus (R5), Washington Heights (R5), Spy Decoder (R7), Masterstroke (R7) and Worldly Impact (R7)
Caulfield - Lord Of Brazil (R3), Just For Starters (R7) and Foreteller (R8)
Eagle Farm - Playitstraight (R4)
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.
