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Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
SELECTIONS
Rosehill Race 1 - 5 Exceedance
We could be looking at a well above average youngster after his exceptional debut win over 1100m at Wyong on May 16 where he did what few can do by giving the leaders eight lengths start from the 400m before running them down with an electric sprint over the last 200m.
Not only was it visually exciting, he put the time on the clock with some brilliant sectionals over the last 600m. Meets a good winter field but his natural improvement and the benefit of having his second start on his bigger home track should see him cope with the challenge.
Rosehill Race 3 - 3 Above And Beyond
Sneaks under the radar as his two starts since resuming have been far better than they read on paper and he is meeting several rivals better at the weights after the claim for in-form apprentice Robbie Dolan.
Had no luck first-up from a wide gate over 1200m at Randwick and last time over 1100m at this course the rails draw did him no favours as he was awkwardly placed and lost all chance of figuring when checked out of it late. Has the fitness edge now and only needs an even break to play a big hand at value odds.
Made an impressive return with his unlucky third over 1400m at this course on May 18, indicating he is set for a good winter campaign.
Boasts excellent course and distance stats and while he is taking on stronger company he drops a handy 2.5kg off his first-up placing and is drawn to get all the favours. Hard to beat with his added fitness.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 25 May (Horses to follow at their next three starts)
Endless Drama - Eye-catching start to his Brisbane campaign.
Krone - Sure to make his mark over the winter carnival.Sofie’s Gold Class - Nice lead-up to something longer.
Another Dollar - Best suited at 2000m and further.Sweet Victory - Strong first-up finish points to a good campaign.
High Power - His effort had plenty of merit. Needs longer.Tip Top - Ready to find his form over middle distances.
Recent Blackbook winners - Strasbourg; Tyzone; Clearly; Viridine; William Thomas; Wild Planet; Sasko; Autocratic; Life Less Ordinary; Abdon; Declarationofheart; Libertini; Graceful Storm.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 1 June
Doomben (Sat) - Niccanova (R6), Hectopascal (R6), Duchess Of Lennox (R8) and Sixties Groove (R9)
Rosehill (Sat) - Rotator (R1), Kapajack (R6), Black On Gold (R7), Asterius (R8) and Oneness (R9)Caulfield (Sat) - Brazen Brando (R1) and Tysonic (R2)
Morphettville (Sat) - Bel Sonic (R5)TRIAL WATCH HORSES – 1/3 June
Rosehill (Sat) - Rotator (R1), Sun Patch (R1), Restrained (R3), Nuke (R3), Poetic Charmer (R4), Kawaikini (R4), Valentino Rossa (R8), Drachenfels (R9) and Spiritual Pursuit (R9)
Doomben (Sat) - Tonsor (R3)Kembla Grange (Sat) - Just Society (R3), Fisticuffs (R3) and Nuke (R5)
Goulburn (Sun) - Kariba (R1), Lucky Siren (R1) and Rathvilly Miss (R1)Cessnock (Mon) - Zapluck (R5)
Recent Trial Watch winners - Enforcement; Savvy Ken; Deprive; Roman Wolf; Grey Lion; Aim For Perfection; Positive Peace; Exceedance; North; River Bird; Con Te Partiri; Ready To Prophet; England; Gododdin; California Zimbol.
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.