{"id":88278,"date":"2026-07-16T10:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=88278"},"modified":"2026-07-18T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:00:53","slug":"2026-winter-challenge-day-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-winter-challenge-day-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Winter Challenge Day Tips & Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saturday racing<\/a> heads to Rosehill for Winter Challenge Day, with a 10-race card headlined by the Listed Winter Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track is currently rated a Soft 5, and with showers forecast on Friday and possibly Saturday, there\u2019s every chance it remains in the Soft range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rail is out 4m, which should give every runner their chance, although conditions may play a role if more rain arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s plenty to work through across a strong Rosehill program<\/strong>, so let\u2019s get into the Winter Challenge preview <\/strong>and break down the card.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 2 Seeiaye <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SEEIAYE (2)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was\u00a0very good\u00a0last start over\u00a01100m\u00a0here when finishing a half-length second.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Peter\u00a0Snowden-trained gelding\u00a0was asked to do a lot of work outside the lead so did well to\u00a0fight on\u00a0against the talented\u00a0Omolong.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He’s\u00a0at peak fitness\u00a0now\u00a0and\u00a0he may not want to overdo with a visor replacing winkers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chad Schofield should be able to land in a prominent position.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rosehill R1 – Kia Ora Bloodlines To Headlines 2YO Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Seeiaye (6)<\/span>
J: Chad Schofield<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
4×862<\/span> T: Peter Snowden<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:38 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 2 – MIDWAY HANDICAP (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 13 Myriad<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MYRIAD (13)<\/strong> found the line strongly two starts ago over 1200m at Wyong to salute by just under half a length.<\/p>\n

The Nathan Doyle-trained gelding stepped up to Midway class here last start and loomed as the winner in the straight when he hit the front, but his rivals fought back to nail him late, leaving him to finish third by a head.<\/p>\n

He may have relaxed once he found the front, so winkers going on looks a positive gear change.<\/p>\n

There looks to be good speed in the race, which should allow Tommy Berry to find a spot with cover.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R2 – Midway (Bm72) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Myriad (10)<\/span>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
x6813<\/span> T: Nathan Doyle<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:39 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Rosehill Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 – HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1100 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 12 Kakoda<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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KAKODA (12)<\/strong> was stiff not to win over this distance at Scone last start in a stronger race.<\/p>\n

The Scott Singleton-trained filly encountered a chequered path in the run home and was held up before charging late to miss by a nose.<\/p>\n

She impressed two starts ago at Tamworth when powering home to win the 1000m contest by a neck.<\/p>\n

Mikayla Weir can stalk what looks a hot speed before pouncing late.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R3 – Tab Highway Hcp (C2)<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Kakoda (4)<\/span>
J: Mikayla Weir<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1×712<\/span> T: Scott Singleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:40 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Rosehill Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – FIND YOUR STAKES WINNER @ THE CHASE HANDICAP (1500 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Cheval De Bois <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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CHEVAL DE BOIS (6)<\/strong> was scratched from a winnable race at Kembla Grange in favour of this assignment, and that decision needs to be respected.<\/p>\n

The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding produced a super performance over 1550m at Kensington last start, charging through the heavy conditions late to just miss running down Ballpark.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll strip fitter third-up and meets Ballpark better at the weights.<\/p>\n

Braith Nock can stalk the leaders before getting his mount to the outside in the straight.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R4 – Find Your Stakes Winner @ The Chase (Bm72) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Cheval De Bois (3)<\/span>
J: Braith Nock<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
10×42<\/span> T: Annabel & Rob Archibald<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:40 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 5 – CONGRATULATIONS ATC MEMBER JANE MCDONALD HANDICAP (2400 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 14 Le Troisir<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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LE TROISIR (14)<\/strong> gives the impression he\u2019s better equipped to step up to 2400m now than when he was based in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

The Chris Waller-trained gelding settled a long way back over 2000m here last start before working home nicely to finish 2.42 lengths third.<\/p>\n

Three starts ago, he proved too strong over 2200m at Warwick Farm, winning and defeating Cormac T in the process.<\/p>\n

He once again draws wide, which will most likely see Zac Lloyd settle back, but with a light weight, he should be coming home hard behind a solid speed.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R5 – Congratulations Atc Member Jane Mcdonald (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Le Troisir (9)<\/span>
J: Zac Lloyd<\/span> 53.5kg<\/span><\/div>
39143<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:41 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 – RANVET HANDICAP (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 3 Sword Of Legacy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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SWORD OF LEGACY (3)<\/strong> appreciated the drop in class and showed what she can do from a good barrier when saluting over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start.<\/p>\n

The Matt Dunn-trained filly was heavily backed and delivered for punters, powering home to record a strong win.<\/p>\n

She can be forgiven for her Listed Queensland Day Stakes failure two starts ago, where she raced keenly and was posted wide, while she also drew the car park in the Darby McCarthy three starts ago before going back, finding trouble, and charging late to finish just under a length third.<\/p>\n

Dunn has gone to his top rider in Sydney, Nash Rawiller, with whom he shares a super winning strike-rate.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R6 – Ranvet F&M (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Sword Of Legacy (4)<\/span>
J: Nash Rawiller<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
21301<\/span> T: Matthew Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:42 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 7 – SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1100 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 4 Roselyn’s Star <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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ROSELYN\u2019S STAR (4)<\/strong> returns to the races for the first time since finding the line strongly to win the Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes over 1200m here.<\/p>\n

The O\u2019Shea & Charlton-trained gelding has looked good in two trials leading into this first-up assignment, working to the line well under his own steam to win before placing a close second.<\/p>\n

He kicked off last preparation with a strong effort at the Gold Coast on Magic Millions Day, finishing second.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a slightly tricky gate, but Zac Lloyd can use his speed to cross and find a prominent position.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R7 – Schweppes Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Roselyn’s Star (5)<\/span>
J: Zac Lloyd<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
2231x<\/span> T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:43 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 8 – RACING AND SPORTS HANDICAP (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 7 Elouyou<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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ELOUYOU (7)<\/strong> has been racing consistently in Melbourne and looks overdue for a win but finds herself in a wide-open handicap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Scott Cameron-trained mare was last seen being run down late over 1400m at Caulfield, finishing 2.21 lengths fourth in a stronger race.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s a previous Sydney winner, having scored over 1400m here in heavy conditions.<\/p>\n

Wet tracks play into her hands, and while she\u2019s drawn wide, Tommy Berry should be able to settle in a prominent position.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R8 – Racing And Sports (Bm88) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Elouyou (8)<\/span>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
x5334<\/span> T: Scott Cameron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:43 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 9 \u2013 LISTED TOYOTA FORKLIFTS WINTER CHALLENGE (1500 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 8 Midnight Dynamite<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bjorn Baker loves a Toyota Forklift, so it would be fitting if he won the Listed Winter Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m with one of his runners in the race, MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (8)<\/strong>, who worked home well despite a wide run last start in the Lister Stakes to finish 2.16 lengths third to General Salute and McHale.<\/p>\n

He is better placed in this race than those two, and his previous form is superior, with two wins including the Listed Civic Stakes.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s rock-hard fit and maps to get a great run for Tommy Berry.<\/p>\n

Rosehill R9 – Toyota Forklifts Winter Challenge (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Midnight Dynamite (4)<\/span>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
11213<\/span> T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:44 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 10 – ROSEHILL BOWLING CLUB HANDICAP (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 12 Columbia Blue <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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COLUMBIA BLUE (12)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0impressed when resuming over\u00a01100m\u00a0here last start.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Joe Pride-trained gelding was forced to work three-wide\u00a0outside the lead and was entitled to turn it up late but kept\u00a0charging to\u00a0the line to miss the win by a nose.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He’ll\u00a0have come on nicely since that run and is undefeated in two second-up races.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scratchings\u00a0have made his task easier from the wide\u00a0gate\u00a0and he gets the services of Nash Rawiller.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rosehill R10 – Rosehill Bowling Club C,G&E (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Columbia Blue (9)<\/span>
J: Nash Rawiller<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
116×2<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/09\/2026 08:14:45 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Saturday racing heads to Rosehill for Winter Challenge Day, with a 10-race card headlined by the Listed Winter Challenge. The track is currently rated a Soft 5, and with showers forecast on Friday and possibly Saturday, there\u2019s every chance it remains in the Soft range. The rail is out 4m, which should give every runner their chance, although conditions may play a role if more rain arrives. There\u2019s plenty to work through across a strong Rosehill program, so let\u2019s get into the Winter Challenge preview and break down the card. Race 1 – KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP (1200…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":87571,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[861],"hub_post_cat":[8162],"class_list":["post-88278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"16\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"33","race_id":"f2149df0-e0ba-47b7-be51-a87475feeed9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6f5764e4-ad0c-4a9f-a501-046452122248"}],"summary":"SEEIAYE (2)\u00a0was\u00a0very good\u00a0last start over\u00a01100m\u00a0here when finishing a half-length second.\u00a0 The Peter\u00a0Snowden-trained gelding\u00a0was asked to do a lot of work outside the lead so did well to\u00a0fight on\u00a0against the talented\u00a0Omolong.\u00a0 He's\u00a0at peak fitness\u00a0now\u00a0and\u00a0he may not want to overdo with a visor replacing winkers.\u00a0 Chad Schofield should be able to land in a prominent position.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"b0a30ce4-dc52-4c0b-9527-405d3cf2a55c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4acaa71e-eb8c-452c-b464-2f2e166e2b24"}],"summary":"MYRIAD (13) found the line strongly two starts ago over 1200m at Wyong to salute by just under half a length. The Nathan Doyle-trained gelding stepped up to Midway class here last start and loomed as the winner in the straight when he hit the front, but his rivals fought back to nail him late, leaving him to finish third by a head. He may have relaxed once he found the front, so winkers going on looks a positive gear change. There looks to be good speed in the race, which should allow Tommy Berry to find a spot with cover."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"54a3aca5-ab44-487d-8dd3-b26855d167fb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"71b50cec-d6d3-4ae6-8081-38026cd4466e"}],"summary":"KAKODA (12) was stiff not to win over this distance at Scone last start in a stronger race. The Scott Singleton-trained filly encountered a chequered path in the run home and was held up before charging late to miss by a nose. She impressed two starts ago at Tamworth when powering home to win the 1000m contest by a neck. Mikayla Weir can stalk what looks a hot speed before pouncing late."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"76ace455-d3fa-4e8a-b6a5-553b548d08d7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e20f037d-63fe-4c54-bec6-c3a15e6c3d7a"}],"summary":"CHEVAL DE BOIS (6) was scratched from a winnable race at Kembla Grange in favour of this assignment, and that decision needs to be respected. The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding produced a super performance over 1550m at Kensington last start, charging through the heavy conditions late to just miss running down Ballpark. He\u2019ll strip fitter third-up and meets Ballpark better at the weights. Braith Nock can stalk the leaders before getting his mount to the outside in the straight."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"a478a8b5-7423-4fa6-9807-7d0deda92b92","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d084c982-3cf0-401b-bcc9-48a4efc0e848"}],"summary":"LE TROISIR (14) gives the impression he\u2019s better equipped to step up to 2400m now than when he was based in Melbourne. The Chris Waller-trained gelding settled a long way back over 2000m here last start before working home nicely to finish 2.42 lengths third. Three starts ago, he proved too strong over 2200m at Warwick Farm, winning and defeating Cormac T in the process. He once again draws wide, which will most likely see Zac Lloyd settle back, but with a light weight, he should be coming home hard behind a solid speed."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"e5cd954e-7cd2-4719-8dab-cb7c523970cf","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"2c49270e-b611-4dda-8245-f32a6fa0033a"}],"summary":"SWORD OF LEGACY (3) appreciated the drop in class and showed what she can do from a good barrier when saluting over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start. The Matt Dunn-trained filly was heavily backed and delivered for punters, powering home to record a strong win. She can be forgiven for her Listed Queensland Day Stakes failure two starts ago, where she raced keenly and was posted wide, while she also drew the car park in the Darby McCarthy three starts ago before going back, finding trouble, and charging late to finish just under a length third. Dunn has gone to his top rider in Sydney, Nash Rawiller, with whom he shares a super winning strike-rate."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"47bb99fb-ec38-4740-b553-552f0499edf4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"75fa2073-fa11-48a0-b62a-cec155597edc"}],"summary":"ROSELYN\u2019S STAR (4) returns to the races for the first time since finding the line strongly to win the Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes over 1200m here. The O\u2019Shea & Charlton-trained gelding has looked good in two trials leading into this first-up assignment, working to the line well under his own steam to win before placing a close second. He kicked off last preparation with a strong effort at the Gold Coast on Magic Millions Day, finishing second. It\u2019s a slightly tricky gate, but Zac Lloyd can use his speed to cross and find a prominent position."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"c0a65de5-5850-449a-9608-373bac9447dd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c289841f-4360-40a8-89f0-573eff4ec30a"}],"summary":"ELOUYOU (7) has been racing consistently in Melbourne and looks overdue for a win but finds herself in a wide-open handicap. The Scott Cameron-trained mare was last seen being run down late over 1400m at Caulfield, finishing 2.21 lengths fourth in a stronger race. She\u2019s a previous Sydney winner, having scored over 1400m here in heavy conditions. Wet tracks play into her hands, and while she\u2019s drawn wide, Tommy Berry should be able to settle in a prominent position."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"8153d02e-d899-4b07-8438-7ce204e5b683","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"bb37e62c-6122-4f48-8090-a1e7ac7e232a"}],"summary":"Bjorn Baker loves a Toyota Forklift, so it would be fitting if he won the Listed Winter Challenge. I\u2019m with one of his runners in the race, MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (8), who worked home well despite a wide run last start in the Lister Stakes to finish 2.16 lengths third to General Salute and McHale. He is better placed in this race than those two, and his previous form is superior, with two wins including the Listed Civic Stakes. He\u2019s rock-hard fit and maps to get a great run for Tommy Berry."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"dad8bfb4-76f5-42c2-9bfb-be6ec84112be","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"489b3f5a-49fb-46fe-b393-67b8c09102d2"}],"summary":"COLUMBIA BLUE (12)\u00a0impressed when resuming over\u00a01100m\u00a0here last start.\u00a0 The Joe Pride-trained gelding was forced to work three-wide\u00a0outside the lead and was entitled to turn it up late but kept\u00a0charging to\u00a0the line to miss the win by a nose.\u00a0 He'll\u00a0have come on nicely since that run and is undefeated in two second-up races.\u00a0 Scratchings\u00a0have made his task easier from the wide\u00a0gate\u00a0and he gets the services of Nash Rawiller.\u00a0"}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88278"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88278\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88278"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=88278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}