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Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
SELECTIONS
Warwick Farm Race 6 - 7 Bratislava
Made an excellent return to racing when he made light of 61.5kg to record a convincing two lengths win over 1250m at Canterbury three weeks ago.
The form out of that race has been strong, he can only be fitter for that outing and a 5.5 kg drop in weight is more than enough to counter the rise to this stronger class. Gives every indication he is set to build on an already impressive record that includes a win at this course.
Sandown Guineas winner as a 3YO proved he’s a class act at his best and being gelded after his last campaign may be a game changer as he showed first-up after six months at Rosehill on November 25 when he ran through the line strongly late for fourth behind Invinzabeel over 1400m.
This race fits well second up with a handy 5kg drop to the limit weight.
Has been flying this prep with impressive wins at Canterbury and Rosehill when she has overwhelmed her opposition.
Easily coped with the jump from 1100m to 1400m second up and while she rises 2kg off her last win she can keep building on that form against a similar field.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 16 December (Horses to follow at their next three starts)
Calanda - Had little go his way. He’s due.
El Rada - Set an impossible task from wide gate. Forgive.Havasay - One to follow through the Brisbane summer.
Trubia - Flashing finish from last. Run of the day at Doomben.Snippets Land - Strong first-up. Sure to find a suitable race.
Xebec - Eye catching late. Ready for the longer distances.Recent Blackbook winners - Urban Ruler; Dia De Reyes; Shillelagh; Inspired Estelle; Jorda; Machinegun Jubs; Glenall; Payroll; Miss Dubois; Dreamforce; Imperial Aviator; Realing; Lizzie L’Amour; Zestful.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 23/26 December
Warwick Farm (Sat) - Supply And Demand (R7), Morton’s Fork (R7) and Miss Ballantine (R9)
Moonee Valley (Sat) - Muraahib (R7)Randwick (Tue) - Calculated (R2)
Caulfield (Tue) - Lucky Liberty (R7)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.
