Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 1 Journalists Posted April 1 Joliestar ridden by Damian Lane wins the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Photo: Brett Holburt (Racing Photos) The sprinters get set to scorch the turf at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 13 set to line up in the $3 million Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) on Day 1 of The Championships. The weight-for-age feature has attracted a stellar field of seven previous Group 1 winners, including the Chris Waller-trained Joliestar currently holding the call at $3.50 with . The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) winner returns to Sydney after a dominant display down the Flemington straight and retains the services of star hoop Damien Lane. Briasa flashed home against the pattern of the day at Rosehill on March 22, finishing fifth behind Private Harry in the Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) last time out. The son of Smart Missile is the big firmer at $4.50 with after securing barrier three; however, he will need to carry the burden of an extra 4kg under weight-for-age conditions. Overpass is on the third line of betting at $7 with and returns as the main speed influence in the race, with a lack of tempo a concern for some key rivals as the Bjorn Baker-trained gelding prepares for another trip to Western Australia for The Quokka (1200m). Sunshine In Paris ($7) and Jimmysstar ($8) are the only other runners holding single figures, while the likes of Yulong pair Magic Time ($11) and Kimochi represent good value with online betting sites. The chances don’t end there in what’s shaping up to be a wide-open edition of the TJ Smith Stakes. 2025 TJ Smith Stakes Final Field 1. Overpass (2) T: Bjorn Baker J: Joshua Parr W: 58.5kg Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Vancouver Dam: Walkway +600 +150 2. Jimmysstar (9) T: Ciaron Maher J: Ethan Brown W: 58.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Per Incanto (USA) Dam: Anniesstar (NZ) +700 +175 3. Jedibeel (8) T: Brad Widdup J: Craig Williams W: 58.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Bay or Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Starry (NZ) +10000 +2500 4. Headwall (7) T: Matthew Smith J: Zac Lloyd W: 58.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dream Ahead (USA) Dam: Positive Quest +2500 +625 5. Briasa (3) T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes J: Tyler Schiller W: 58.5kg Age: 4YO Colour: Grey-bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Smart Missile Dam: Mary’s Grace +320 -125 6. Sunshine In Paris (11) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Chad Schofield W: 56.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Invader Dam: Zenaida (NZ) +600 +150 7. Joliestar (4) T: Chris Waller J: Damian Lane W: 56.5kg Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Jolie Bay +260 -153.85 8. Magic Time (1) T: Grahame Begg J: Jordan Childs W: 56.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Time Awaits +1000 +250 9. I Am Me (6) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 56.5kg Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Mefnooda +5000 +1250 10. Kimochi (13) T: Gary Portelli J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Brave Smash (JPN) Dam: Summer Fun +2000 +500 11. Switzerland (5) T: Chris Waller J: Ryan Moore W: 56.5kg Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Snitzel Dam: Ms Bad Behavior (CAN) +1400 +350 12. Traffic Warden (12) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 56.5kg Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Efficiently +2000 +500 13. Shezanalister (10) T: Bjorn Baker J: Ms Rachel King W: 56.5kg Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Star Turn Dam: Filomena’s Grace +10000 +2500 Horse racing news View the full article Quote
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