Gr 3 Concorde Stakes Preview

The most important race of the day is the $1million Concorde Stakes at Randwick. The track will be very fast. Ric Chapman previews the race.

1. Giga Kick (7)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Douglas

Cracking field and appropriately so is headed by this star sprinter. Is an Everest winner and is back for another crack. Resumes here, but has trialled well, has been backed to win this and should be rattling home. Have in your numbers.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 11x3x
Win $2.80 Place $1.30
  • Proven Winner

2. Private Eye (6)

J: J Ford T: J Pride

Is also aiming towards the Everest and resumes here. He has a terrific first-up record too. Has trialled well without being knocked around recently. Is starting to get on a bit but he really loves this track and he should be flashing late. Big show.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 6034x
Win $7.00 Place $2.00
  • Track Talent

3. Aft Cabin (3)

J: J Collett T: J Cummings

has undeniable talent but is often disappointing. Has always promised a lot. He resumes here after two very impressive trial wins. If he turns up and runs like his potential suggests, he will finish over the top of these and win. Does go very well at this track and he has shown he likes racing well while fresh. Watch the market.

PB Rating 8.2
Last 5 3003x
Win $6.00 Place $1.80
  • Track Talent

4. Bella Nipotina (1)

J: C Williams T: C Maher

Just imagine owning this mare. She has raced 52 times, and raceday is always exciting for an owner, and then note she has won 9 races, placed a further 23 times and earned $10,976, 625 in prizemoney. She is so consistent and is a multiple Gr 1 winner, is worth an absolute fortune, and, so she is well up to winning this. At the end of an arduous winter campaign, she drew gate 15 in the Gr 1 Tatts Tiara before spelling, and just toyed with them, winning in very fast time. Have in your numbers.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 41221
Win $4.40 Place $1.55
  • Proven Winner

5. Remarque (4)

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

Is dynamite while fresh and resumes here. Did win this race last year beating In secret and Bella Nipotina. His recent trials have been very impressive too. Gets the gun run from this draw and should look the winner at some stage. Must be respcted.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 5x47x
Win $9.00 Place $2.35
  • Track Talent

6. Bandi's Boy (10)

J: N Heywood T: D Williams

Looks to be a little below these. Saying that, he does perform extremely well 2nd up and he is 2nd up here.

PB Rating 6.7
Last 5 119x0
Win $201.00 Place $34.00
  • Good on Soft

7. I Am Me (2)

J: N Rawiller T: C Maher

Class mare. Her last 5 starts have been at Gr 1 level and has placed in 3 of them, the other pair she was 4th in. Has talent and consistency on her side. Beat Bella Nipotina at level weights here this time last year. Is potent while fresh and resumes here. So, is sure to run brilliantly.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 x344x
Win $10.00 Place $2.50
  • Ready to Fire

8. Dragonstone (11)

J: T Schiller T: J Pride

Talented and consistent sprinter at Gr 3 level. Will be right in it for some time but he may be a length or so behind the very best. Drawn poorly too.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 3x41x
Win $51.00 Place $9.00
  • Good on Soft

9. Red Card (12)

J: A Hyeronimus T: J Cummings

Can be cantankerous but has a great deal of ability. And resumes here where she has shown form while fresh. This is hard and she will have to go hard from this gate which will leave her vulnerable late. Place at best.

PB Rating 7.1
Last 5 x115x
Win $21.00 Place $4.60
  • Likes Dry Track

10. Moravia (5)

J: D Gibbons T: M Freedman

Lightly raced but isn’t up to this. Was beaten out of a place in Bm 88 grade earlier this year. Trialled well recently but this is too rich.

PB Rating
Last 5 4440x
Win $81.00 Place $14.00
  • Good on Soft

11. Way To The Stars (9)

J: R King T: M Smith

Likes to lead and can run fast time. Held together a long, long time before let go when resuming in easier race last start and was run down late. This is many lengths tougher and he looks tested.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 216x3
Win $41.00 Place $7.50
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Le Melody (8)

J: R Jones T: B Cavanough

Wouldn’t win this with a headstart.

PB Rating 4
Last 5 28802
Win $201.00 Place $34.00
  • Likes Dry Track

First 4

1. Private Eye, 2. I Am Me, 3. Bella Nipotina, 4. Giga Kick

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.