Carrington Stakes

The Carrington Stakes at Randwick is the main event of the day and Ric Chapman has taken a fine-tooth comb to look over all the runners.

1. Sandpaper (6)

J: N Rawiller T: B Baker

Two solid runs under his belt since a small let up should have him cherry ripe for this. Can run fast time for this distance and has drawn to be in front travelling nicely. Will take catching.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 07026
Win $14.00 Place $4.00
  • Ready to Fire

2. Nellie Leylax (1)

J: J Mcdonald T: Annabel & R Archibald

Resumes here after 2 trials. Is very tough and has speed plus, and this is important, he is very good while fresh. Jay Mac has been employed to ride and he’s drawn perfectly, back in 4th spot on the fence throughout. Big chance.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 4215x
Win $14.00 Place $4.00
  • Ready to Fire

3. Matcha Latte (5)

J: A Morgan T: N Dilmi

Last campaign ran a very fast 1400m time, a gallop that would win this. Had a different trainer back then. New stable now. Is resuming here and does have good fresh stats. Has claims.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 1148x
Win $7.50 Place $2.50
  • Ready to Fire

4. War Eternal (3)

J: J Parr T: B Baker

Boasts tremendous wet track form but to counter that, has horrible fresh form and he resumes here. Unplaced in 6 fresh starts. Capable of being right in this if he is primed enough.

PB Rating 7.8
Last 5 2169x
Win $12.00 Place $3.40
  • Good on Soft

5. Whinchat (12)

J: J Ford T: D Pfieffer

Goes well fresh and certainly showed that last start when resuming at Wyong. Jumped to the lead, controlled the entire race and ran home an easy winner over 1350m in record time. Much harder here but if left alone in front, who knows!

PB Rating 8.1
Last 5 50x61
Win $3.50 Place $1.60
  • In Form

6. Cool Jakey (4)

J: C Schofield T: J Pride

Had won here this trip leading all the way in good time before heading to Qld and was taken on from the get go when a fading 17th to King Of Roseau last week. There will be a couple going hard early here too so may find this tough over the concluding stages.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 2x510
Win $8.00 Place $2.60
  • Good on Soft

7. Fire Star (7)

J: J Collett T: P Snowden

Drawn to be about 6th early and may only be one off. Needs luck as he can run with these but rarely wins. Good run in Qld last start when runner up in a similar race. Place show.

PB Rating 7.6
Last 5 00282
Win $7.00 Place $2.45
  • Good on Soft

8. Kadavar (2)

J: R Bayliss T: C Waller

Stayer who gets back, but significantly he has NEVER won at this trip. Looks safely held.

PB Rating 6
Last 5 0x08x
Win $101.00 Place $21.00
  • Good on Soft

9. Green Fly (13)

J: T Clark T: Anthony & S Freedman

Difficult draw and his 2 starts this time up, while making him fitter, have only been fair. Hates a hard track and does his bet on wet ones, but this looks tough.

PB Rating 7.3
Last 5 5468x
Win $21.00 Place $5.50
  • Good on Soft

10. Thunderlips (9)

J: D Gibbons T: B Baker

Likes to press forward and being 3rd up here he looks fit enough now to be on pace. The draw may make it hard to slot in however. Ran 4th to Whinchat last start beaten over 3 lengths. Not overly keen.

PB Rating 7.2
Last 5 47x04
Win $20.00 Place $5.00
  • Good on Soft

11. Space Tracker (8)

J: A Collett T: Annabel & R Archibald

Freshened for a shot at Gosford BM 100 last start and was beaten nearly 5 lengths by Whinchat who carried 3kg more than him. Rough place chance.

PB Rating 7.4
Last 5 20165
Win $34.00 Place $8.00
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Step Aside (11)

J: Z Lloyd T: C Waller

After winning a 1300m BM 78 at Randwick, was 4th in Bm 88 behind Cool Jakey carrying 6kg less than him. Not likely.

PB Rating 7.3
Last 5 0x414
Win $11.00 Place $3.30
  • Likes Dry Track

13. Justadeel (10)

J: T Schiller T: B, W & J Hayes

Not raced since November when a stunning 4th to Gringotts here in $3m Big Dance. Carried 9kg less than winner. Has enough talent to make himself a threat here. Will get back but can finish.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 21314
Win $10.00 Place $3.00
  • In Form

First 4

1. Nellie Leylax, 2. Sandpaper, 3. Matcha Latte, 4. Justadeel

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.