FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2010 - WYONG
Rail: True
LIGHT BRIGADE (Race 3, 1200m, 2.05pm, No. 11, rider Glyn Schofield, 55.5kg): This handsome son of Redoute's Choice and stakes-winner Winning Belle (Zabeel) is unbeaten in four trials. He has plenty of ability and the distance suits on debut. Good draw, top jock, great winning chance.
ONCE WERE WILD (Race 6, 1350m, 3.55pm, No. 1, rider Nash Rawiller, 58kg): Winner of the 2010 AJC Oaks, Once Were Wild has come back a treat and begins her cups campaign here from a lovely draw. She is all class and is ready to fire fresh. The one to beat.
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2010 - RANDWICK
Rail: +8m 1000m - WP, +6m Remainder
KISS FROM A ROSE (Race 2, 1200m, 1.00pm, No. 4, rider Nash Rawiller, 57kg): A three-quarter sister to Northern Meteor, Kiss From a Rose has a stack of talent and has won twice from just three attempts. She has trialed well and will go bold fresh for Nash. In this up to her ears.
NEW DAY RISING (Race 3, 1400m, 1.40pm, No. 5, rider Nash Rawiller, 55.5kg): This Fastnet Rock stallion resumed impressively and is fitter for that effort. The rise in distance is ideal and Nash steers on his home-track. Lovely each-way prospect.
MORE STRAWBERRIES (Race 4, 1400m, 2.20pm, No. 2, rider Nash Rawiller, 56kg): This daughter of More Than Ready was super in her return and clearly looked suited to a rise in trip. The Golden Slipper placed filly gets that here which puts her right in the mix. She will fight out this finish.
THESEO (Race 5, 1600m, 3.00pm, No. 1, rider Nash Rawiller, 59kg): Star's five time Group 1 winner has taken plenty of improvement from his first up effort and his second up record is sensational. He has won at Group 1 level this distance and if any competitor can get past him in the straight here they win the event.
RABBUKA (Race 6, 1400m, 3.40pm, No. 3, rider Nash Rawiller, 56kg): A dual Listed winner over 1600m-2000m Rabbuka will enjoy the step up in distance here. He will roll forward and will stay strong to the line. Nice each-way value.
CANNONBALL (Race 6, 1400m, 3.40pm, No. 4, rider Blake Spriggs (a), 55kg): This Group 1 placed sprinter is looking for further now and he gets that here. If he brings his A-game he would give a great sight. Looks better, working better and set to race better.
HERCULIAN PRINCE (Race 6, 1400m, 3.40pm, No. 8, rider Glyn Schofield, 54kg): By Yamanin Vital, Herculian Prince is looking for further and this is his stepping stone to bigger and better things. Expect him to be finding the line well late.
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2010 - HAWKESBURY
Rail: +3m 1000m - hometurn, true remainder
VALOUR (Race 2, 1000m, 1.15pm, No. 12, rider Neil Paine, 56kg): By Exceed and Excel, Valour is a jump and run type of filly who is well suited to the distance here. Her work has been super leading in and she will certainly be hard to run down from the barrier. She will give a great sight.
APRIL IN VENICE (emergency 2) (Race 2, 1000m, 1.15pm, No. 14, rider Mark Newnham, 56kg): April in Venice is a very speedy daughter of More Than Ready who has trialled superbly. If she makes the field here she most certainly has what it takes to win here.
PICTURES OF YOU (Race 4, 1400m, 2.35pm, No. 8, rider Neil Paine, 56kg): Distance plus is what Pictures Of You is looking for and the rise here is a step in the right direction for this staying mare. Bet some to win but more on her to place.
