As lockdowns halt the country, racing is still thriving. This weekend we have a lot of exciting runners, especially overseas.
Saturday 7th of August
Flemington
Current Track Rating: Soft
Romancer
This grand campaigner always does his best. While possibly short of a strong gallop, he could well feature again with luck in running.
Race 8 – 4:30 pm | 1200m Group 3 Aurie’s Star | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs 57kg |Barrier 6 | Saddlecloth 4
Randwick
Current Track Rating: Good
Stuck With You
Resuming, this promising young stayer will be improved by the run. A place would provide confidence of a strong campaign ahead.
Race 10 – 4:55 pm | 1300m BM78 | T: Matthew Dun | J: Nash Rawiller 57kg | Barrier 7 | Saddlecloth 8
Bairnsdale
Current Track Rating: soft
Indented Head
Following her solid first-up effort, Phillip Stokes believes that this filly is capable of winning here.
Race 1 – 12:56 pm | 1200m 3yoF Maiden | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Ben Allen 57kg | Barrier 3 | Saddlecloth 5
Sunday 8th of August
Cork (IRE)
Current Track Rating: Soft
Camphor
This beautifully bred daughter of Camelot has been close to a stakes win all season. In the tough Group 3, a place looks her best chance.
Race 7 – 1:55 am AEST | 2400m Group 3 Give Thanks Stakes | T: Jessie Harrington | J: NA 9-11 | Barrier 9 | Saddlecloth 3
Rollet
Despite the wide barrier, Joseph O’Brien believes that this colt has improved since his good first-up 2nd a month ago. Luck will play a big part in his chances
Race 8 – 2:25 am AEST | 2400m 3yo+ Maiden | T: Joseph O’Brien | J: D P McDonogh 9-7 | Barrier 16 | Saddlecloth 8
Deauville (FR)
Current Track Rating: Soft
Apollo
Having his first race day start, this son of Siyouni has impressed his trainer over the past 6 months. It’s a tough race, so a forward effort will lay a great foundation for the colt’s future.
Race 2 – 9:58 pm AEST | 1500m 2yo Unraced | T: C. Ferlands | J: TBA 58kg | Barrier TBA | Saddlecloth TBA
We wish all of our connections the best of luck over the weekend!