OTI Racing | Weekend Preview | December 9, 2022

With multiple runners in four states, we look forward to a busy Saturday. Highlighted by Longvillers in the G2 The Ingham at Randwick as well as Regal Lion in the Listed Christmas Cup. We also have Extra Elusive finally set to make his Australian debut at Sandown.

Saturday, December 10

Morphettville

Current Track Rating: Good

Sous Les Nuages

Sous Les Nuages returns to the scene of his win back in October, fresh off some well-deserved time at the beach. He finds himself in another very suitable race, so hopefully he proves to be the class in this field. Matt Cumani is confident his fitness levels are up to the mark.

Race 3 – 1:57pm | 2500m BM82 | T: Matt Cumani | J: Barend Vorster 58.5kg | Barrier 4 | Saddlecloth 2

Sous Les Nuages wins at Morphettville in October 2022 with Barend Vorster on board

Randwick

Current Track Rating: Good

Regal Lion

To read more about Regal Lion’s chances, please click here.

Race 4 – 2:05pm | 2400m Listed Cristmas Cup | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Sam Clipperton 56kg | Barrier 6 | Saddlecloth 5

Regal Lion wins at Sandown in September 2022

Longvillers

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Race 8 – 4:40pm | 1600m Group 2 The Ingham | T: Chris Waller | J: Michael Dee 53kg | Barrier 24 | Saddlecloth 19

Longvillers winning at Chantilly, France late last year

Sandown

Current Track Rating: Good

Extra Elusive

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Race 5 – 3:00pm | 1600m BM100 | T: Symon Wilde | J: Craig Williams 56kg | Barrier 7 | Saddlecloth 3

Extra Elusive and Hollie Doyle winning The BetVictor Rose Of Lancaster Stakes Haydock 8.8.2020 Pic Dan Abraham-focusonracing.com

Green Fly

Green Fly, a talented last-start winner is out to continue his strong Australian form. He’s come forward again since his win at Ballarat and the step out to 1600m is a positive. He’s a winner on good ground in France, so hopefully he can perform to the same level here without give in the surface. It should once again prove an exciting contest with Detonator Jack.

Race 5 – 3:00pm | 1600m BM100 | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Matthew Cartwright 51.5kg | Barrier 9 | Saddlecloth 7

Green Fly (GB) ridden by Ben Melham wins the The Haymarket BM84 Handicap at Ballarat Racecourse on November 19, 2022 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos).

Gold Coast

Current Track Rating: Good

Scarlet Tufty

Scarlet Tufty resumes a new campaign in different surroundings, now under the care of rising trainer Jack Bruce. His trial performances have been strong but 1350m is well short of his best, so this is being treated as a third jumpout. Having said that, given his class edge and the weight scale, it would not shock to see him in the finish.

Race 6 – 4:29pm | 1350m Class 3 | T: Jack Bruce | J: Corey Bayliss 59kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 6

Scarlet Tufty winning at Clairefontaine in 2019.

Best of luck to all involved!