Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 1 Journalists Share Posted October 1 Royal Patronage has opened favourite for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap. Photo: Bradleyphotos The time-honoured Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) headlines the action at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, attracting a capacity field of 20 to stake their claim on the $1.5 million prize. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Royal Patronage has opened $4.50 favourite with horse racing bookmakers after a strong effort in the 7 Stakes (1600m) at this course and distance on September 21 but will need to get the job done from barrier 17 with Tim Clark in the saddle. Ceolwulf is on the second line of betting at $6.00, with Chad Schofield set to take the reins aboard the son of Tavistock, dropping back in trip after suffering defeat at the hands of Eliyass in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) a fortnight ago. The Chirs Waller barn has a strong hand in this year’s edition, with seven runners representing his stable, including Rediener ($26.00) searching for back-to-back wins after claiming victory in this race 12 months ago. Kovalica ($6.00) is the only one of those in single figures thanks to the appointment of James McDonald, while Democracy Manifest ($13.00) has garnered some support early in betting. Leaving the likes of Mchale ($26.00), Chrysaor ($34.00) and Molly Bloom ($101.00) friendless post-barrier draw. Godolphin only have one runner in the form of Tom Kitten ($11.00), while Ciaron Maher will send around the trio of Detonator Jack ($15.00), Berkshire Shadow ($17.00) and Nugget ($26.00). The Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald-trained My Oberon ($13.00) will carry top weight in the 2024 Epsom Handicap, with Nash Rawiller needing to navigate a passage to victory from barrier 21. 2024 Epsom Handicap Final Field 1. My Oberon (21) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 20×03 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dubawi (IRE) Dam: My Titania (IRE) +1000 +240 2. Royal Patronage (17) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark W: 56kg F: 31×45 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Wootton Bassett (GB) Dam: Shaloushka (IRE) +360 -111.11 3. Detonator Jack (16) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jason Collett W: 56kg F: 45×82 Age: 6YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +1400 +340 4. Kovalica (1) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 55.5kg F: 3×563 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +500 +125 5. Rediener (12) T: Chris Waller J: Joshua Parr W: 55.5kg F: 4×011 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Redoute’s Choice Dam: Wiener +3300 +750 6. Democracy Manifest (10) T: Chris Waller J: Kerrin McEvoy W: 55kg F: 04×81 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Flying Artie Dam: Slippery Satin +1200 +290 7. Ceolwulf (14) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 54kg F: 216×8 Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Las Brisas (GB) +550 +140 8. Nugget (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 54kg F: 8×704 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +2500 +550 9. Tom Kitten (19) T: James Cummings J: Tommy Berry W: 54kg F: 51×46 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Transfers +1000 +240 10. Berkshire Shadow (8) T: Ciaron Maher J: Ashley Morgan W: 53kg F: 36×98 Age: 6YO Colour: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Angel Vision (IRE) +1400 +340 11. Loch Eagle (18) T: Kris Lees J: Jay Ford W: 52.5kg F: 806×0 Age: 6YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Song Street (IRE) +12500 +3000 12. Major Beel (9) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Winona Costin W: 51.5kg F: 51×04 Age: 5YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Gram (NZ) +2500 +550 13. Chrysaor (5) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 51.5kg F: 1×667 Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Better Than Ready Dam: New Wings +4000 +900 14. Molly Bloom (3) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 0x852 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Ace High Dam: Dancilla (NZ) +12500 +3000 15. Arctic Glamour (6) T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Andrew Adkins W: 50kg F: 372×0 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Frosted (USA) Dam: Fartoo Flashy +2500 +550 16. Mchale (15) T: Chris Waller J: Rachel King W: 50kg F: 1×304 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Shooting to Win Dam: Xaar’s Jewel +2500 +550 17. Ausbred Flirt (2) T: Brad Widdup J: TBC W: 50kg F: 5×629 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Seven Year Itch +10000 +2500 18. Kintyre (7) T: Gary Portelli J: Cejay Graham W: 50kg F: 45×31 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Mull Over +4000 +900 19. Firestorm (13) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 50kg F: 11×03 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Satono Aladdin (JPN) Dam: Dancing Embers (NZ) +6000 +1300 20. Galeron (4) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Alysha Collett W: 50kg F: 32665 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Camacho (GB) Dam: Society Gal (IRE) +20000 +5000 21. Floating (1E) (20) T: Matthew Smith J: Reece Jones W: 50kg F: 159×4 Age: 6YO Colour: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Puissance de Lune (IRE) Dam: Goujon +20000 +5000 Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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