The hectic Magic Millions Sales are over for another year so we turn our attention back to the racetrack with a host of runners in QLD and NSW.
Debutant ALDEZOR steps out for Joe Pride at the midweek Randwick-Kensington meeting following two eye-catching trials, while stablemate COSMONOVA (pictured) will look to go one better when she lines up at Rosehill’s Saturday fixture.
Up north, Matt Hoysted saddles up a trio of strong chances at Beaudesert on Thursday in last start winners CHATTERBOX and HEYOKA as well as TAKE A BOW.
Last week we saw NZ import ELLE HUDSON win his second Australian start with a dominant 2.5 length victory at Newcastle. The result completed a Proven-Pride double after OTONO shed her maiden at Orange earlier in the day.
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SIRE ON FIRE – HARRY ANGEL
Sired the Magic Millions maiden winner HEAVENLY IMPACT last Saturday, off the back of producing PRIVATE HARRY to an emphatic victory in the inaugural $3 million Sunlight the previous week. Four other winners since Saturday made HARRY ANGEL the logical choice for this week’s sire on fire.
BLACK BOOKER – ROCK THE SUNRISE
Only got warm late first-up over 1200m at Eagle Farm. Had to go right back from a wide barrier on that occasion so if he can draw a bit closer next time over 1400m, he will improve sharply.
BET WITH NIC
Our times analyst Nic Ashman is currently on annual leave so his popular weekly tip as well as his audio previews for owners is on hiatus until the end of the month.
Upcoming Proven Thoroughbreds runners
Randwick-Kensington Wednesday January 15
Maiden Plate 1150m
ALDEZOR
Joe Pride/Adam Hyeronimus
Comment: On debut. Trials have been very encouraging, albeit still doing a few things wrong. If he can settle through the early and middle stages, look out for him late.
Beaudesert Thursday January 16
3YO BM58 Handicap 1100m
TAKE A BOW
Matt Hoysted/Fiona Sandkuhl (a1.5)
Comment: Hit the line sweetly after missing the kick first-up over 800m. Drawn well and can take up closer order over 1100m. Strong claims in this class of race.
BM58 Handicap 1400m
CHATTERBOX
Matt Hoysted/Fiona Sandkuhl
Comment: Led all the way and won easily to break her maiden over 1200m last start. The extra 200m shapes as though it won’t be a problem, it may well end up being advantageous as she will get a steadier tempo in front.
BM65 Handicap 1200m
HEYOKA
Matt Hoysted/Jasper Franklin (a0)
Comment: Burst back to form with a strong win at Warwick fresh from a break. Should enjoy the extra 100m here but will need to overcome a tricky gate.
Sunshine Coast Friday January 19
Maiden Handicap 1800m
DEJA ZOU
Matt Hoysted/Boris Thornton
Comment: Unplaced in three starts to date so needs to improve but does get to a trip now that is shaping as though it will suit. Drawn well so should get every chance.
Rosehill Saturday January 18
BM78 Handicap 1100m
COSMONOVA
Joe Pride/Reece Jones
Comment: Just found one better first-up from a spell over this trip at Randwick. Has the advantage of another low draw and was a winner here at the end of last preparation. Go well.
