As we remain in the depths of winter, we have a number interesting runners on the weekend.
If the track is not too heavy, Hasstobegood will have her first run for Joe Pride at Randwick. Ashim, on the same track, is ready to show his best following a strong trial.
Saturday 10th of July
Caulfield
Current track rating: Soft
Yosemite
Coming back in distance, Yosemite should get perfect conditions to feature in this race, coming in at a light weight and an inside barrier. The stable has been delighted with her work leading up to this race and is confident of a good effort.
1100m 3yo Fillies Hcp (Race 4 1:35 PM)T: Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | J: Lachlan King (a1.5kg) | 56kg | Barrier 1 | Saddlecloth 6
Royal Randwick
Current track rating: Soft
Montabot
With a run now behind him, Montabot should be further improved in stepping up to 2000m. While still a touch short of his best, the predicted heavy track should suit him, especially if he can settle in the first six runners.
2000m BM78 (Race 5, 1:20PM) | T: Matthew Smith | J: Ms Kathy O’Hara | Barrier 1 | 57kg | Saddlecloth 9
Ashim
This eye catching gelding has done everything expected of him in his first race start and trials since arriving in Australia. From the good barrier, there’s strong confidence from the stable that he will be in the placings.
1300m Midway BM72 (Race 7, 2:35PM) T: Matthew Smith | J: Brenton Avdulla | Barrier 2 | 59kg | Saddlecloth 6
Hastobegood
Well used to right handed tracks from her Kiwi days, connections are looking forward to seeing this talented mare step out for her new stable. Joe Pride has been very happy with her work and her trials. She’ll run well as long as the track does not deteriorate to heavy (when she may be scratched).
1200m BM88 (Race 9, 3:55PM) T: Joseph Pride | J: Jay Ford | Barrier 9 | 52kg | Saddlecloth 14
Gawler
Current track rating: Soft
King of Camelot
Kristi Evans is gradually getting this old campaigner back to being competitive. The distance will suit and the stable is confident of the best run since arriving in their care.
2100m BM76 (Race 9 4:30PM) T: Kristi Evans | J: Ms Stacey Metcalfe | 55.5kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 8
Sunday 11th July
Navan (IRE)
Current track rating: Good
Ottoman Emperor
The winner of his last two starts, this exciting colt is poised to put in another good run for Johnny Murtagh and his owners. Hopefully a stakes race or valuable handicap will follow this run.
2000m 3yo Conditions (Race 5 12:20AM AEST) | T: J P Murtagh | J: TBA | Barrier: TBA | Weight 9-10 | Saddlecloth 4
We wish all of our connections the best of luck!