Horse Racing Previews

Horse Racing Bets – Group 1 Stradbroke Hcp – Bluey’s Tips 2020

STRADBROKE HANDICAP 2020 PREVIEW

EAGLE FARM RACE 8 – 15:35 AEST

OPEN
1400m
$350,000
GOOD 4
Rail OUT 3m

# Form Horse Trainer Jockey (barrier) Weight (kg) Current Price
1 4x721 TREKKING JAMES CUMMINGS  M CAHILL (22) 58.0 $7
2 x3358 KEMENTARI JAMES CUMMINGS  R MALONEY (10) 55.5 $18
3 412x2 NICCANOVA S TREGEA  JAMES ORMAN (17) 53.0 $20
4 10x11 RANIER JAMES CUMMINGS  L CASSIDY (19) 53.0 $18
5 x2x01 VICTOREM J GRAHAM  D R SMITH (9) 52.5 $7.50
6 6x775 TYZONE A J & T EDMONDS  R FRADD (21) 52.5 $14
7 568x4 CRACK ME UP B BAKER  JUSTIN HUXTABLE (11) 52.5 $34
8 1x449 VEGA ONE T GOLLAN  J BYRNE (20) 52.0 $15
9 10x04 CHIEF IRONSIDE K LEES  COREY BAYLISS (14) 52.0 $34
10 40x45 GRAFF K LEES  S CORMACK (2) 52.0 $34
11 5x823 DEEP IMAGE R HEATHCOTE  MS S THORNTON (18) 51.5 $26
12 25x46 WINTER BRIDE A J & T EDMONDS  J BAYLISS (16) 51.0 $61
13 1x970 MADAM ROUGE C WALLER  JASON L TAYLOR (13) 51.0 $51
14 81x34 OUTBACK BARBIE T GOLLAN  M R DU PLESSIS (8) 51.0 $34
15 22213 BAM'S ON FIRE C MAHER & D EUSTACE  MS T HARRISON (1) 51.0 $23
16 28111 DAWN PASSAGE G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT  J INNES JNR (23) 50.0 $4.60
17 14x11 HIGHTAIL P & P SNOWDEN  BLAKE SPRIGGS (5) 50.0 $11
18 53x32 EXHILARATES JAMES CUMMINGS  TAYLOR MARSHALL (4) 49.5 $8.50
19 5x223 BACCARAT BABY DAVID VANDYKE  M HELLYER (3) 51.0 $51
20 0x992 BRAVE SONG P & P SNOWDEN  51.5 $61
21 61260 BANDIPUR KELLY PURDY  51.0 $126
22 74x55 MILITARY ZONE P & P SNOWDEN  51.0 $51
23 20640 DELECTATION GIRL K LEES  51.0 $61

OVERVIEW

The Stradbroke Handicap is one of the highlights of the Winter Carnival, and although it’s faced complications planning this year, it’s going ahead this weekend with a high quality Winter field. The field looks extremely competitive this year and is headlined by the talented Dawn Passage, who will face stiff competition from the likes of; Trekking, Victorem and Exhilarates, among others.

SPEED MAP

Doesn’t look to be too many frontrunners engaged here, however, the speedy Deep Image should ensure it’s run at a decent clip - he can control the race out in front. Chief Ironside looks to be next in line, followed by Madam Rouge and Winter Bride. Favourite Dawn Passage has drawn the car park alongside Trekking and will have their work cut out for them. 

KEY RUNNERS

  1. KEMENTARI ($18.00)

Kementari has been continually spruiked by James Cummings since returning, indicating that he must be showing something behind closed doors. Unfortunately, that hasn’t quite translated onto the track, with his best finish a third at Group 3 level. I think he’s found the 1200m too short and will enjoy getting out to 1400m. Could be a huge improver.

  1. VICTOREM ($7.50)

Draws smack bang in the middle here and can push forward from the barrier. Was poor first up when returning from a spell and the run can possibly be put down to being a touch fresh. Was given a tune up trial after that run and then exploded last start at Eagle Farm, scoring a dominant victory at Group 2 level. Rock hard fit now and can continue on with it from last start.

  1. DAWN PASSAGE ($4.60)

Was brilliant two starts back, running dominant figures at Rosehill and showing his class with a strong win. Won again last start at Doomben but wasn’t quite as impressive as the start prior. He didn’t enjoy the slower tempo there, and with him drawn in the widest barrier it will be interesting to see what happens here. Deserving favourite on form but up against it here with the wide barrier and potential tempo issues.

BLUEY’S PICK

  1. KEMENTARI ($18.00)

We’ve seen a trend of roughies getting up in the past few days, so why not apply that theory to the Stradbroke? Favourites have drawn poorly and Kementari has been within striking distance in his past few starts but has just been a bit flat in the key stages. The jump to 1400m could be the catalyst for an improved performance here.

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