Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts

R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.

SELECTIONS

Rosehill Race 4 - 8 New Universe

Expecting this former Kiwi 3YO to make an impact at his Sydney debut for Chris Waller. Recored impressive wins at his first two NZ starts over 1200m in the late spring and joined Waller after running well in a strong open company 3YO over 1400m at Ellerslie in December.

He had an easy trial at Rosehill in February and suspect the plan has been to keep him fresh for a race of this class on a good track after the carnival. Willing to gamble that he is above average.

Rosehill Race 8 - 11 Torpenhow

Has carried high expectations since he started racing and has delivered in part with two wins and two placings from his five starts.

Has been well prepared for his return from his lengthy break by two soft trials and happy to gamble on the map of this race as it points to him getting a kind run with cover before unleashing. Hard to beat in this company if anywhere near the form he displayed before spelling.

Rosehill Race 9 - 4 Bonny O'Reilly

Promising mare has shown high potential recording four wins from her first six starts including a victory at her only start at this course.

She’s been flying in her trials and was very sharp in her most recent at Warwick Farm when she cruised in the lead and was throttled down to win with plenty in the tank. Has the right draw and track conditions to make a successful return.

BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 29 April (Horses to follow at their next three starts)

Overberg - Excellent third after doing it tough all the way.

Palazzo Pubblico - Suited against own sex when ridden with cover.

Liapari - Strong return. Set for a good campaign.

Vanburgh - Setting up nicely for the Brisbane carnival.

Widgee Turf - Did best work late when resuming. Can only improve.

Billy The Kid - Tried hard under difficult conditions. Promising.

Recent Blackbook winners - Chautauqua; Petition; Kenedna; Hooked; Redzel; Tivaci; Chandana; Medaille; Nieta, Heavenly Anna; Single Gaze; Malibu Style; Shillelagh; Je Suis Tycoon

ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 6 May

Rosehill (Sat) - Sons Of John (R7), New Tipperary (R7), Danjeu (R7) and Painte (R8)

Gold Coast (Sat) - Taking Aim (R3), Dissolution (R3), Invincibella (R4), Savoureux (R6), McCreery (R7), Maurus (R7) and River Racer (R8)

Morphettville (Sat) - Scarlet Billows (R7), Sweet Sherry (R8) and Toy Boy (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.