We’re off to Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday May 18th and eight races are on the program.
The rail will be set out four metres around the entire course and at publish, we’re faced with a track rated in the Heavy (8) range.
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Race 1 – Maiden Handicap (1100m)
There isn’t much form to study ahead of the first at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday and at publish, many debutants are prominent in betting.
I am happy to stay out of this one.
Race 2 – Hyland Race Colours Handicap (1100m)
This is another race packed with debutants and ordinarily I wouldn’t do this, but I am going to have something on Koshu.
The daughter of Satono Aladdin couldn’t have been more impressive at the trials and she looks to have a very bright future.
James McDonald rides from a good draw and I’m happy to roll the dice.
Race 3 – Admire Mars @ Arrowfield Handicap (1550m)
Podium takes winning form into the third at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday, and this looks a great opportunity for him to begin his rise through the grades.
The Medaglia D’Oro gelding placed in all three starts during his debut prep and he made an ideal return with an easy win at Newcastle last month.
With any improvement, I can’t find a reason why he won’t be in the finish.
Race 4 – Vinery Yearlings Handicap (1300m)
There is a case to be made for a few in the fourth at Randwick-Kensington this week, including Azarmin.
Azarmin returned a flat effort in the Epona Stakes back in March and was sent for a break, but her form prior tot hat was good, and included a nice win over 1550m at Canterbury.
She’s had a trial in the lead-up to this, and she’s a multiple winner when previously fresh.
Race 5 – PKF Handicap (1400m)
Niffler is another resuming galloper with live claims on winning in Sydney this week.
The Chris Waller-trained mare hasn’t missed placing in six previous trips to the races, winning three times and finding form around some talented horses in Saturday metro company.
This looks the perfect campaign launchpad for her, the booking of James McDonald only enhances her claims, and she is my best bet of the day.
Race 6 – First Justify Yearlings Handicap (1100m)
Glittery can make a winning return in Race 6 at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday.
The Godolphin galloper has recorded two wins from her seven career starts, both when first-up from a spell, and she’s had the benefit of a couple of trials in the lead-up to this return.
With even luck, she’s another who will prove tough to beat under the conditions.
Race 7 – PKF Sydney Handicap (1550m)
Norman looks to have plenty of ability, and he rates as a winning chance in the penultimate race in Sydney on Wednesday, at a nice price ($8 at publish).
The Exceed And Excel gelding stamped himself as one to watch with a smart win on debut at Newcastle, and he has been far from disgraced in a couple of tougher races since.
He steps out this week in peak order, he gets into the race well under the conditions, and we can have an each-way play at the price.
Race 6 – Victor Ludorum @ Darley Handicap (1100m)
Warrior Hero is the one that I want to be with in the last at Randwick-Kensington.
The Michael Freedman-trained gelding raced consistently around some good horses last time in, and completed a bullish performance and win in BM72 company at Canterbury when resuming this time.
He’ll only improve for that effort and can win again.
