Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
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Could not have been more impressive returning excellent figures when winning first-up over 1100m at Rosehill when he showed excellent race sense to take his growing record to four wins in nine starts.
He is definitely on an upward spiral and this looks the right race for him to take the next step.
Excellent return from a spell when he finished best late for closing third over 1200m behind Denpurr in strong form race at Randwick on October 8.
Step to 1400m is ideal and the rise in class is countered by a massive 6kg drop in weight that will give him an edge over main rivals.
Randwick Race 7 - 7 Hermosa Beach
Canberra mare appeals as a great value chance on a tough program after finding winning from on her home track with a comprehensive win over 1400m in heavy going on October 7.
She’s a winner over this course and distance at her only attempt and the forecast of rain leading into this meeting can only enhance her chances due to her excellent wet track record.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 15 October (Caulfield, Randwick & Eagle Farm)
Tiamo Grace - Excellent Oaks trial. Flemington looks her track.
Morton’s Fork - Will have plenty to offer when he gets to Flemington.Another Bullseye - Close to a win in right company.
Artistry - Tough run first-up. Strong prep for Melbourne.Moher - Ready to show benefit of recent runs.
Alucinari - Working nicely towards a suitable middle distance.Recent Blackbook winners - Awesome Rock; Painted Firetail; Motown Lil; Heavens Above; Jameka; Brulee; Impending; Super Cash; Dreamforce; Global Glamour; Sir John Hawkwood; Shillelagh; Infra Dig; Dixie Blossoms; Divine Prophet.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 22 October
Moonee Valley (Fri) - Gabella (R4)
Canterbury (Fri) - Roeinda (R3)Randwick (Sat) - Vassal (R6), Man Of Choice (R9) and Moher (R9)
Moonee Valley (Sat) - O’Malley (R2), Lady Le Fay (R5), La Luna Rossa (R6), Federal (R7), Gallante (R8), Happy Clapper (R9), Lucia Valentina (R9) and So Si Bon (R10)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.
