Gr 1 – Randwick Guineas Preview

The big boy, Broadsiding is back to contest the Gr 1 Randwick Guineas. Ric Chapman assesses his, and the hopes of his rivals here.

1. Broadsiding (4)

Best Bet
J: J Mcdonald T: J Cummings

Best 3YO in the land and won like it last start when resuming. Looks back and if so, will brain these.

PB Rating 9.3
Last 5 430x1
Win $1.60 Place $1.06
  • Proven Winner

2. Swiftfalcon (5)

J: T Schiller T: M, J & W Hawkes

Resumed from spell last start and was the only one who tried to chase down Broadsiding when a gallant 2nd to him. Will strip fitter and Hawkes runners always go better after a hit-out. Could surprise as he has talent.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 126x2
Win $4.20 Place $1.28
  • Ready to Fire

3. Linebacker (6)

Best Value
J: Z Lloyd T: J O'Shea & T Charlton

Must wonder if he is Arthur or Martha following his 2 runs this time up. Has been ridden dramatically differently both times. Was doing best work when 6th to Broadsiding last start. Is fitter now and much, much better than his last start showed. Is trained here and should be right in the finish.

PB Rating 8.5
Last 5 46x26
Win $9.50 Place $1.80
  • Place Performer

4. China Sea (2)

J: T Clark T: J Sargent

Good young horse who should run on well. Is Gr 1 placed over 2500m. Is 2nd up here after being well beaten behind Broadsiding. Rough place show.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 623x9
Win $91.00 Place $9.00
  • Good on Soft

5. Firm Agreement (1)

J: T Sherry T: A Neasham & R Archibald

Might be a very smart horse in the making but is he ready for this? Resumed from spell when 7th to Broadsiding last start over 1400m and hard to see him reversing fortunes here. Is Gr 1 placed over 2000m. Look for him next run.

PB Rating 7.6
Last 5 133x7
Win $61.00 Place $5.50
  • Place Performer

6. Depth Of Character (8)

J: J Parr T: A Neasham & R Archibald

Handy 3YO but has repeatedly shown he isn’t up to Gr 1 level as yet. Beaten into 2nd place in a BM 72 last run.

PB Rating 6.1
Last 5 79852
Win $61.00 Place $5.50
  • Good on Soft

7. Our Benefactor (9)

J: M Harley T: B Laming

Qlder who has strung together 3 wins on the bounce, albeit in much, much weaker grade. But, it shows a pattern of knowing what this game is all about and may sneak a place at big odds. Doesn’t mind it damp either.

PB Rating 8.1
Last 5 511x1
Win $31.00 Place $3.70
  • Good on Soft

8. Tenbury Wells (7)

J: T Berry T: B Widdup

Handy on his day in handicap grade but has repeatedly shown he isn’t up to stakes level.

PB Rating 5
Last 5 150x0
Win $201.00 Place $18.00
  • Good on Soft

9. Aeliana (3)

J: J Collett T: C Waller

Tremendous filly with a powerful late kick. Is a Gr 3 winner and has been placed at Gr 1 and Gr 2 level, latest when 3rd to Broadsiding last start over 1400m in the Hotbartville. Bound to run on. Her Gr 1 placing was at this journey.

PB Rating 8.6
Last 5 112x3
Win $6.50 Place $1.50
  • Ready to Fire

First 4

1. Broadsiding, 2. Swiftfalcon, 3. Aeliana, 4. Linebacker

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.