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Expert tips: Royal Randwick - 13/07/24

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RACE 1 - WANARUAH (1) led all the way on debut as favourite when a slick winner over 1250m at Canterbury on June 19. Strips much fitter now and the 1400m shouldn't pose a problem. Will be hard to catch again. SACRED FORT (7) unlucky colt with his hoof on the till. Powered late from well back with the 59kg when a gritty second over 1400m at Hawkesbury on June 25. Has the 1400m run under the belt now and the blinkers go on today. Value runner. BARTOLF (2) backed off the map on debut when launched late for a dominant win over 1200m at Scone a week-and-a-half ago. Nash Rawiller rides today from the low gate. Looks up to this and should appreciate the extra trip. GOOD SORT (5) stripped much fitter second-up when came with a well-timed run to register her first win over 1250m at Canterbury on June 19. Looking for this distance now and the in-form Zac Lloyd keeps the ride.


RACE 2 - IN FLIGHT (1) progressive Joe Pride-trained filly chasing her fourth win from five starts this prep. Stalked the speed and had the race parcelled up inside the 100m in the heavy (8) conditions over 1100m at Rosehill on June 29. Up 3.5kg for this and has her first start on the Randwick track. Sure to figure prominently again. CINEMATIC STAR (8) won well at Warwick Farm two runs back and gets a big weight swing on In Flight today. Got shuffled back early and held up slightly inside final 100m when a sound fourth over 1100m at Rosehill on June 15. Has the ability to turn the tables here. MAFIA (6) couldn't have been more impressive when leading throughout on resumption for a slick 2.25 len win over 1100m at Wyong in good time on June 13. Expected to play a leading role again in this tougher assignment. COSY CORNER (9) fitter after two runs back and deserves her shot in this company. Scored over 1000m at Wyong on June 27. Unlucky not to finish closer in the Gosford Guineas last year.


RACE 3 - RAJNISH (3) is a distance specialist who is ready to peak fifth-up. A month between runs when sticking on well to finish fourth over 1600m at Dubbo on June 30. Visors come off and go on his solid fourth to Rematch two back. Will be hard to stop from the good gate. CRANKY HARRY (1) Matt Dunn-trained gelding kept fresh for this and steps out to the mile for the first time. Strong late with the 59.5kg when second over 1350m at Doomben on June 5. Ran second in a recent 1000m trial at Doomben. Go close. FIELD THE MOMENT (14) only the two wins from 22 starts but racing in career-best form. Closed off strongly from the wide gate when second over 1500m at Goulburn on June 21. Can sneak into the minor money in this tougher contest. PEROVIC (6) up in grade and trip for this after charging late for a tough win over 1526m at Lismore on June 18. Can hold a forward position from the good gate and give some cheek.


RACE 4 - Tricky race. DR EVIL (2) has excellent third-up stats and gets the right race set-up today with the good early tempo anticipated. Strong late on the tight Canterbury track when third over 1550m at Canterbury on July 3. Track suits and sure to be getting home hard with Rawiller engaged. Go close. NOVEMBER FALLS (11) tough mare back in class and due for a change of luck. Stalked the good tempo when a fading seventh over 1800m behind Bear On The Loose at Rosehill in BM78 grade on June 29. Should hold a forward position and give plenty of cheek in this easier contest. CHARMING LEGEND (9) Deep Field gelding with a ton of ability. Thrown in the deep end here after scoring a slick 1.75 len debut victory over 1400m at Randwick Kensington on June 12. Looking for the trip and can surprise. MAGNATEAR (8) total forgive from the wide draw when 11th over this track and trip on June 8. Kept fresh and a better showing is expected. The chances don't end there.


RACE 5 - DON DIEGO DE VEGA (2) French import from the Neasham yard who came out of the pack late at his Australian debut when a narrow second over 1800m at Rosehill on June 29. Looks to have a ton of upside and can keep improving as he gets out in trip. Maps to get the right run. Group 3 placegetter I'MINTOWIN (1) is fitter after two solid runs back and ready for the 1800m now. Will relish the 2kg claim and has the early speed to get across and take catching. BAKERLOO (4) is racing in career-best form and has a fitness edge over the bulk of these. Back in trip when rocketing from last on the turn for an unlucky second over 1400m at Rosehill on June 29. Should get the trip and not without each-way claims. ASSOCIATE (7) improving gelding who deserves his shot in this company third-up today. Strong late with the 59kg when sixth over 1500m at Rosehill in Highway company on June 29. Big drop in weight and has won over the mile.


RACE 6 - ZOUPHORIA (11) best form is over this track and trip and loomed up strongly when a close third over 1400m at Rosehill on June 29. Will sit on the speed here and take holding out on the limit weight. HELLAVADANCER (1) returned from a four-month break when powered late for a gritty fourth over 1200m at Rosehill on June 29. Comes to hand quickly and will be in this for a long way out to her preferred trip. AFRICAN DAISY (2) sat on a hot tempo second-up when a tiring fifth over 1400m at Rosehill on June 29. Can get across from the wide gate and take control at a less hectic pace. Stays in the mix. Group 3 placegetter ANAGAIN (5) had the race run to suit when came from well back to pounce late when a narrow winner over 1400m at Rosehill on June 29. Up in weight and can run into the minor money.


RACE 7 - NANA'S WISH (13) three weeks between runs when allowed to drift back early before plugging through the line when sixth over 1800m at Rosehill on June 29. At her top now and her best form is over the mile. Should race closer here and take holding out. SPACE AGE (3) handy import going nicely through his grades. Improved sharply over this trip second-up when sitting on the speed for a comfortable victory at Warwick Farm on June 26. The 3kg claim helps again and is expected to progress quickly this prep. NAILS MURPHY (8) fourth-up here and gives the impression the mile will suit. Hit the line late when fourth over 1500m at Rosehill on June 15. Can race closer today and has the right figures to play a leading role. HA HA HA (2) had mixed fortunes in her two Australian runs. Total forgive after covering ground early in a fast run race when a fading ninth over 1400m at Rosehill on June 26. Fitter now and not as much pressure here. Can take a hand in the finish.


RACE 8 - Group 3 placegetter BOJANGLES (10) was six weeks between runs when catching the eye late with a solid sixth over 1200m at Rosehill two weeks ago. Placed over this trip in the Hawkesbury Guineas three starts back and will prove hard to hold out. Solid tempo suits with the 54.5kg. Go close. Group 2 placegetter WAR ETERNAL (3) is fifth-up for this and racing in career-best form. Won two back over this track and trip before jumping in distance and grade when having no luck early before swooping late with a narrow third over 1500m at Rosehill on June 29. Hard fit and saves his best for Randwick. TESTATOR SILENS (5) finished runner-up at both runs back and looks close to a win. Rawiller sticks and expected to stalk the good early speed. Solid top-three prospect. RUSSIAN RONI (7) first-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily when a gritty third over 1200m at Rosehill on June 29. Jumps in grade but will give them something to catch with the 2kg claim.


RACE 9 - BEAR ON THE LOOSE (9) imported gelding who was backed off the map at his first Australian outing when a tough on-pace winner over this trip at Rosehill on June 29. Building a solid win record and expected to go through his grades quickly. Can win again despite drawing out. TIME QUEST (17) starting to hit his straps this time in and indicated he was close to his top after powering late when fourth behind Bear On The Loose at latest. Drops sharply in weight and has the ability to turn the tables if he gains a start. AMBERITE (8) Mornington-trained stayer who relished the heavy (8) going when came out hard from the wide gate to hold on for a tough nose win over 1800m at Rosehill on June 29. Worth noting his time was slower than Bear On The Loose. ARAMCO (11) lightly raced stayer given plenty of time to develop. Looks set for a good prep after running on late when fifth over 1500m at Rosehill on June 29. Comes to hand quickly and gets the cross-over nose band added.


RACE 10 - DIPSY DOODLE (7) trainer and jockey combo are on fire at present and worth noting the filly goes much better second-up. Comes out of a strong form race after fading to finish sixth over 1100m at Warwick Farm on June 26. Genuine contender despite drawing out. THE ESCAPE (11) tough sprinter who jumped in grade with a sound fifth over 1100m at Rosehill on June 29. Fitter now and can play a leading role in this stronger assignment. MEMORIA (5) smart sprinter resuming and undefeated in three first-up runs. Went quickly through her grades last time in and since fitted with a recent trial placing. Has genuine prospects with the 3kg claim from the good gate. SOUTH OF INDIA (8) has the four wins from five starts and this is his pet trip. Untroubled again as favourite when a slick win over 1000m at Scone on June 11. Since fitted with a recent trial placing at Warwick farm and gets the services of Nash Rawiller today.