RANDWICK July 27

Selections, best bets and value plays from Chris Scholtz for the Randwick meeting on July 27 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

Good 4 at 4pm Thursday; Rail Out 11m 1600m-1100m; Out 12m 1100m-WP; Out 8m WP-1600m

Best Bets

RACE 1 (1) TARPAULIN: Promising youngster is developing with every start. Showed the benefit of his first up placing to race on pace and easily put away his rivals in heavy conditions over 1200m at Warwick Farm and should have this field covered with his scope for more improvement. Keen to see what he can do on a firm track.

RACE 7 (4) FLEETWOOD: Godolphin bring this smart 3YO back from Melbourne where he was a tragedy beaten at Caulfield after missing the start before his Flemington third over 1200m in stakes company. Went south after back to back wins at Warwick Farm and Randwick and rates to return to that form dropping back to 1100m with J Mac reunited as his rider.

RACE 8 (7) INVADER ZIM: There’s good potential about this lightly raced 3YO as he is sure to have taken benefit from his close first-up second over this course and distance when he kept driving to the line after a tough run. He’s the value bet in a deep race, trusting that he can enjoy a soft run as it’s Important to draw well from this tricky start with the rail out an extreme distance.

Selections

RACE 1: (1) TARPAULIN; (5) Sakima; (3) Ride The River; (2) Barbie’s Sister

RACE 2: (10) FIELD THE MOMENT; (12) Intentional Lass; (7) Agirlsbestfriend; (9) Behind The Storm

RACE 3: (3) GREEN SHADOWS; (13) November Galls; (8) State Of America; (2) Dr Evil

RACE 4: (5) MASCARET; ((2) Defining; (9) One Aye; (7) Bootscooter

RACE 5: (13) JOISELLE; ((4) Vegas Raider; (1) World Alliance; (7) WIngardium

RACE 6: (8) SPACE AGE; (3) Ha Ha Ha; (2) Tijuana; (9) Frumos

RACE 7: (4) FLEETWOOD; (2) Shezanalister; (1) Bubba’s Bay; (5) Tristate

RACE 8: (7) INVADER ZIM; (4) Kerguelen; (9) Lady Boss; (2) Freak Of Nature

RACE 9: (11) THE ENGLISHMAN; (10) Enotis; (4) Awash; (6) Promitto

RACE 10: (14) THE REPLICANT; (10) Sequestered; (6) Little Cointreau; (9) Sweet Mercy

Why They Can Win….

RACE 2: (10) FIELD THE MOMENT – Good placing in her first Highway attempt. Extra distance will suit.

RACE 3: (3) GREEN SHADOWS – Has convictions but well placed in this company. Looking for this trip.

RACE 4: (5) MASCARET – Winner this course and distance. Ready to improve under favourable conditions.

RACE 5: (13) JOISELLE – Impressive first up to remain unbeaten. Expect a bold city debut.

RACE 6: (8) SPACE AGE – Weights in his favour. Can turn tables if apprentice makes better use of his tactical speed.

RACE 9: (11) THE ENGLISHMAN – Just missed over this course and distance last time. Fitter and this is no harder.

RACE 10: (14) THE REPLICANT – Strong first-up placing added to a very consistent record. Rates highly if he gains a start.

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – July 24

RANDWICK SATURDAY: Ride The River (R1); Sir Artie (R10)

KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Hooligan Tommy (R3)

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Global Empire; Wings Of Desire; Iron Man; Misty Legend; He’s In Like Flynn; Hot Jive; Fortingall; It’s A Knockout; Sakima; Xidaki; Yorkshire; Contemporary; Shezanalister; Brave One; Are Ee Que; Extremely Hardys; Bartolf; Photograph; Nomorenightshift; Metallic Ruler; Kazou; Ride The River; Drift Net; Mawjood; Glassout; Wollombi

BLACKBOOK REPORT

ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – July 27

RANDWICK SATURDAY: Chief Conductor (R7); Vivy Air (R8); Kadall (R8); Invader Zim (R8); The Englishman (R9); Lady Of Luxury (R10)

CAULFIELD SATURDAY: Wallenda (R6); Piastri (R6); Lounge Bar Rubi (R8)

DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Madame Odette (R2); Rogue Bear (R6)

MORPHETTVILLE SATURDAY: Extremely Lucky (R6)

BLACKBOOKERS – Selected July 20

(Follow for next 3 starts)

IMPOSANT; LANDMARK; LORD OF BISCAY; SHINY NEW DEEL; UPPER LIMITS

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Kapakiri; Batrana; Aramco; Don Diego De Vega; Rezone; Wyclif; Matisse; Tiffany Valentine; Craig; Celebrity Prince; Arqana; Freedom Rally; Mnementh; Piggyback; Yellow Brick; Cigar Flick; I Wish I Win; Mayfair Spirit; Payline; Nicolini Vita; Generosity; Bittersweet; Tannhauser