Ladbrokes Blog: Warwick Farm Preview – 22nd November 2023
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At time of publication, the track was rated a Good 4 with the rail in the true position the entire course.
Our best bets for each race are provided below.
RACE 1 - 2:00PM: JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
Le Parrain impressed on debut with an arrogant win at Gosford over 1000m.
The Maher and Eustace-trained son of Street Boss led before booting clear at the top of the straight with Jason Collett easing him down late for a 2.61 length win.
He was thrown in the deep end at his second start in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes.
He raced outside the lead and gave a kick in the straight but was swamped late and finished fifth to Mumbai Muse who then won the Group 3 Red Roses at Flemington.
Le Parrain will strip fitter third-up and has the early speed to cross from the outside gate.
RACE 2 - 2:35PML: INGLIS CLASSIC CATALOGUE OUT NOW HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
Heads You Lose started his career on the right note with a narrow win over 7 1⁄2 f at Warwick Farm last start.
The Chris Waller-trained Justify colt took some time to wind up but once he did, he was strong through the line to win by a nose.
He'll have come on from that run and be better for the experience.
In a vote of confidence that he has ability, Waller has booked James McDonald to ride.
RACE 3 - 3:10PM: RANVET HANDICAP (2400 METRES)
Father's Day recent form reversal coincided with Rachel King climbing in the saddle.
Two starts ago, King opened a big lead over 1 1⁄2 m on the Kensington track and it proved a winning move with the chasing field unable to run her mount down.
The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding again led last start at Rosehill and did well to fight on for a long neck second to Speycaster.
He rises in weight but drops in class and with limited speed in the race, King should be able to dictate proceedings.
RACE 4 - 3:45PM: GHAIYYATH FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
Rockola should be at peak fitness following three runs this preparation.
The Edward Cummings-trained son of Jukebox placed at his past two starts and was particularly impressive running through the line when finishing third by 1.68 lengths to Until Valhalla over 7 f on the Kensington track.
He has since been back to the trials where he turned in a nice piece of work.
Winkers go on for the first time which should see Tyler Schiller settling not too far away in the run.
RACE 5 - 4:20PM: KIA ORA PRAGUE PLATE (1200 METRES)
Afterlight (2) was an arrogant winner here first-up over 5 1⁄2 f but things have not gone to plan in her two subsequent races.
Two starts ago, the Chris Waller-trained four-year-old mare raced wide throughout but fought on well until she gassed out late to finish 1.04 lengths fourth over 5 1⁄2 f at this track.
Last start she settled back in a strong Saturday Rosehill race and was forced to make a long wide run on the turn.
Understandably she weakened in the run home to finish 5.39 lengths behind Salisano.
She'll appreciate the drop in class and draws to get a sweet run for James McDonald.
RACE 6 - 4:55PM: EXCEEDANCE @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1100 METRES)
Accredited begins his second preparation and looks to have come back a more furnished horse.
The Joe Pride-trained All Too Hard gelding has warmed up for this first-up assignment with two trials, the most recent proving to be a very nice piece of work.
He impressed on debut when charging late to win by just under a length over 5 f at Nowra before finishing third at Gosford after a slow start.
Rory Hutchings should be able to settle in a prominent position from barrier 2 in what looks a good race to start his preparation.
RACE 7 - 5:30PM: BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1400M)
Power Of The Brave looks ready to show his best at his fourth run back this preparation.
There was a flashing light on the run of the Kris Lees-trained gelding's last start second at Randwick over 1300m.
He let down powerfully to just miss running down Ningaloo Star with the final margin just a head.
Nash Rawiller retains the ride and a strong speed will help.
1 Unit – Power Of The Brave (2)
