Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
SELECTIONS
Ready to peak third up after pleasing effort over 1100m at Rosehill last Saturday when he finished off nicely for second behind the talented Fell Swoop.
Certain to appreciate the extra 100m with 2kg less weight and may get a soft lead in a race lacking hard pace.
Unleashed a big sprint from last to record impressive first-up win over this course and distance four weeks ago, showing once again that he can be lethal when fresh at Randwick where he is unbeaten.
Stays on the same weight and it’s obvious the Hawkes stable have him primed for the same result by keeping him fresh with a month between runs. Sufficient speed in this field should see Tommy Berry apply the same tactics by riding him cold from the back of the field.
Progressive mare is set to relish the step up to 1800m against her own sex after charging late to just miss at her last start over 1600m at Warwick Farm on a much heavier track than she will encounter here.
She has the right credentials for this class as her only two starts beyond 1600m produced placings over this trip at Randwick in similar fillies and mares company at the end of her last campaign.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 1 August (Rosehill & Moonee Valley)
Dig A Pony - Little went right for her. Looking for a big track.
Diametric - No luck in the run. Ready to win.Zayam - Tough effort after getting no peace in the lead.
Adorabeel - Pleasing return by a good mare.Onerous - Dismiss luckless effort, Expect a quick rebound.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 8 August
Randwick - Echo Gal (R1), Rageese (R4), Vanbrugh (R4), Amazon (R8) and Chastened (R8)
Flemington - Audino (R7) and Musica Royale (R9)Morphettville - Go Indy Go (R7)
Swan Hill (Sun) - Lord Esprit (R5)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.
