AU - Randwick - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

212.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

STRETAN RULER (1) created a big impression at his first Sydney outing when sprinted quickly to score a decisive win against most of these over 5 ½f in the G2 Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill. Will be even stronger over the 6f and looks the one to beat. PARADOXIUM (4) talented Extreme Choice colt resuming. Gave them a galloping lesson with a 2.75 len win over 5 ½f in LR MM at Wyong last December. Had plenty up the sleeve with a soft 4 ½f trial win at Rosehill. Maps well and gets every chance. INCOGNITO (3) snagged back to last and circled the field with a respectable fourth over 5 ½f in the G2 Silver Slipper. Gave away a big start last start and ready to lift with the blinkers going on. HIDRIX (2) covered ground in the run and took an eternity to wind up when third in the G2 Silver Slipper. Blinkers go on and will need plenty of favours from the draw. TORNADO VALLEY (11) returns from a let-up after finishing second in the Magic Millions. Brings the right profile to win. Respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Closer To Free carrying 126lbs at $7. Second run from a spell came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Rosehill G2 Silver Slp February 21 over 5 ½f defeating Eviction Notice carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Demolished a similar field last start and will be even stronger over the 6f. 1st Pick 1 Stretan Ruler Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Chad Schofield T: Phillip Stokes	225	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg on February 7 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Closer To Free carrying 126lbs at $7. Second run from a spell came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Rosehill G2 Silver Slp February 21 over 5 ½f defeating Eviction Notice carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Demolished a similar field last start and will be even stronger over the 6f.
4	Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite, won by 2.75 len at Wyong LR Mm 2yo December 10 over 5 ½f defeating Mystical carrying 125lbs at $2.35. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Brdrs Plte on October 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Incognito carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Won trial at Rosehill over 4 ½f on February 23. Strong type primed for this with the one 4 ½f trial win, go close. 2nd Pick 4 Paradoxium Jockey: Jason Collett Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Jason Collett T: Bjorn Baker	99	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite, won by 2.75 len at Wyong LR Mm 2yo December 10 over 5 ½f defeating Mystical carrying 125lbs at $2.35. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Brdrs Plte on October 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Incognito carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Won trial at Rosehill over 4 ½f on February 23. Strong type primed for this with the one 4 ½f trial win, go close.
3	Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Canonbury on January 31 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hidrix carrying 127lbs at $1.95. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Silver Slp on February 21 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Stretan Ruler carrying 125lbs at $12. Gets a better set up and ready to deliver. 3rd Pick 3 Incognito Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Tommy Berry T: Michael Freedman	153	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Canonbury on January 31 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hidrix carrying 127lbs at $1.95. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Silver Slp on February 21 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Stretan Ruler carrying 125lbs at $12. Gets a better set up and ready to deliver.

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