This Kiwi Mare is Better than Entriviere

[Chief Stipe]

Richards ready to unleash another Kiwi star

Amarelinha runs in the Bill Ritchie Stakes. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

 

By Mitch Cohen
03:12pm • 14 September 2021

0

Comments

Jamie Richards has a perfect record unleashing talent for the first time this spring and he’s hoping Group 1 mare Amarelinha can continue the trend at Randwick this Saturday.

The NZ Oaks winner will make her highly anticipated spring debut when she contests the Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m).

Richards-trained runners have already made a splash in Sydney and Melbourne this spring with classy mares Entriviere and Probabeel both impressing in first up successes.

The latter of that duo is set to chase Group 1 glory in Melbourne’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes however Amarelinha will be out to emulate her stablemate’s accomplishments from 12 months ago.

Probabeel also won last year’s Bill Ritchie Handicap before going on to capture the Group 1 Epsom Handicap.

Probabeel won last year’s Bill Ritchie. Picture: Getty Images

 

Amarelinha will need to carry top weight to follow in her footsteps after being allocated 57.5kg for Saturday’s assignment with Kerrin McEvoy booked to steer.

“She has got a fair bit of weight to carry, more than I thought she would actually but she has earned that weight,” Richards said.

“We are happy with her. It‘s taken a while to get her out of the winter coat but she trialled up again the other day and has worked well this morning.

“She‘s ready to go.”

Amarelinha is on the third line of betting for the Bill Ritchie at $8 in TAB’s all-in market with the Joseph Pride-trained Private Eye ($4) holding sway in pre-final field betting.

Victory provides ballot exemption for the Epsom Handicap on October 2 at Randwick.

Amarelinha currently sits equal 23rd in the order of entry and was allocated 50.5kg by handicappers on Tuesday should she make the field.

“I thought it was a nice weight for her in the Epsom but I think she is going to have to win to get a spot,” Richards said.

Entriviere won the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes last Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

 

Amarelinha can give Richards his second stakes win in Sydney in a little over a week after Entriviere demonstrated her star potential with a strong victory in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes at Kembla Grange last Saturday.

It saw Entriviere race into $4.50 favouritism for the inaugural running of the $2m The Invitation, where she looks certain to be offered a spot.

But Richards plans to give Entriviere another run in Sydney before the lucrative invitational event.

“Dad is happy with how she has pulled up and everything being to plan she will line up in the Golden Pendant,” he said.

The Group 2 Golden Pendant (1400m) is run at Rosehill on September 25.

 

[nomates]

I see a half sister to Entriviere won at the Foxton trials yesterday , by Burgandy , won well , a bit green but i liked the way she put her neck out and was really putting in , action suggests a better track will help , one to follow .

[holy ravioli]

Better than Entiviere!.....what a judge.

[nomates]

When Amarelinha gets a decent run she wins, absolutely no luck again yesterday but stuck to her guns to the line and not far away, she will have my money next start. 

[Chief Stipe]

12 minutes ago, nomates said:

When Amarelinha gets a decent run she wins, absolutely no luck again yesterday but stuck to her guns to the line and not far away, she will have my money next start. 

Agreed - she'll be fitter now too.  JMac's form of late is really up and down.

[holy ravioli]

On 10/10/2021 at 8:55 AM, Chief Stipe said:

Agreed - she'll be fitter now too.  JMac's form of late is really up and down.

Not the strongest G3...and yes she was wide, but so were a couple wider out who passed her in the strait.

Good luck backing her over there.

Entreviere hasn't had much luck either but is class.Same jockey.

[Chief Stipe]

51 minutes ago, holy ravioli said:

Not the strongest G3...and yes she was wide, but so were a couple wider out who passed her in the strait

Wide most of the journey carrying 59kg giving at least 3kg to the whole field and the winner 5kg.

Time 1:34 for the 1,600m rail out 5m.

Remind me which tipping service you run because I'll avoid it in future just like @Thomass's.

[holy ravioli]

28 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Wide most of the journey carrying 59kg giving at least 3kg to the whole field and the winner 5kg.

Time 1:34 for the 1,600m rail out 5m.

Remind me which tipping service you run because I'll avoid it in future just like @Thomass's.

I don't rely on/need a tipping service.

Hope yours shows a profit,although their ratings don't withstand...scrutiny.

[Chief Stipe]

21 minutes ago, holy ravioli said:

don't rely on/need a tipping service.

I was inferring you offered a tipping service like @Thomass.

24 minutes ago, holy ravioli said:

Hope yours shows a profit,although their ratings don't withstand...scrutiny.

Kahma Lass at 12's

Sneaky Five at 26's

Dirty Thoughts at 9's

Unfortunately The Chosen One didn't round the day off.

[holy ravioli]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

I was inferring you offered a tipping service like @Thomass.

Kahma Lass at 12's

Sneaky Five at 26's

Dirty Thoughts at 9's

Unfortunately The Chosen One didn't round the day off.

  Sorry about that chief!-there is ZERO evidence that I am offering a tipping service.

Those are 3 good priced winners.I missed your post selecting them BEFORE the races were decided.

[holy ravioli]

Any news on the next start for this  handy mare?

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, holy ravioli said:

Any news on the next start for this  handy mare?

Are you here to contribute anything of interest?  I gather not.

[holy ravioli]

14 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Are you here to contribute anything of interest?  I gather not.

 Perfectly legitimate question.Thought someone may know.

Ban me again if it upsets you that much.

Life goes on.

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, holy ravioli said:

Ban me again if it upsets you that much.

 

You've never been banned!

[Chief Stipe]

Aiming for the Golden Eagle or a race thereabouts.

Training well I believe.

Might be an Autumn horse though.

[nomates]

7 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Aiming for the Golden Eagle or a race thereabouts.

Training well I believe.

Might be an Autumn horse though.

I believe she has headed to Melbourne .

[Chief Stipe]

17 minutes ago, nomates said:

I believe she has headed to Melbourne .

Excellent if that is the case.  Melbourne tracks would suit her more.

Actually you are right she'll race there in a weeks time.

[Chief Stipe]

R5 Empire Rose Stakes

1600m

17:00

 

 

Bookie Offers (2)

 

Fields & Form

Speedmap

Odds

Sort: Runner Number

 

Odds: Best Odds

 

1. Colette (8) 5yoM dsh

 

😄 19: 7-3-0

 

L10: x12454x651

 

T: J Cummings

 

J: D Oliver (57kg)

6.50

2. Mystic Journey (3) 6yoM tds

 

😄 27: 12-4-1

 

L10: 017x225x23

 

T: A Trinder

 

J: L Nolen (57kg)

6

3. Tofane (NZL) (2) 6yoM ts

 

😄 25: 7-4-3

 

L10: 7x7211x342

 

T: M Moroney

 

J: C Williams (57kg)

3.80

4. Sierra Sue (NZL) (1) 5yoM ts

 

😄 19: 8-1-0

 

L10: x060411710

 

T: T Busuttin & N Young

 

J: D Moor (57kg)

31

5. Still A Star (5) 5yoM tds

 

😄 18: 10-6-1

 

L10: 11x1021x31

 

T: B Ryan

 

J: L Currie (57kg)

11

6. Nimalee (9) 5yoM ds

 

😄 17: 6-4-1

 

L10: 5x1194x424

 

T: M Smith

 

J: R King (57kg)

41

7. Mirra Vision (10) 5yoM ds

 

😄 18: 7-2-0

 

L10: 84x1414121

 

T: P & P Snowden

 

J: M Dee (57kg)

26

8. Hungry Heart (12) 4yoM

 

😄 15: 4-4-0

 

L10: x78111x848

 

T: C Waller

 

J: J Allen (56.5kg)

16

9. Amarelinha (NZL) (4) 4yoM ds

 

😄 10: 5-2-0

 

L10: 1121114x86

 

T: J Richards

 

J: J M Donald (56.5kg)

16

10. Sirileo Miss (15) 4yoM ds

 

😄 9: 5-2-1

 

L10: 2x1235x111

 

T: S Wilde

 

J: L Meech (56.5kg)

17

11. Harmony Rose (13) 4yoM ds

 

😄 10: 3-2-2

 

L10: 2x1327x603

 

T: M Newnham

 

J: G Boss (56.5kg)

51

12. Kiku (11) 4yoM dsh(D/A)

 

😄 11: 4-2-3

 

L10: 13x1116x63

 

T: C Waller

 

J: B Prebble (56.5kg)

41

13. Flying Mascot (NZL) (7) 4yoM ds

 

😄 9: 4-2-1

 

L10: 1x1280x121

 

T: T Dabernig

 

J: B McDougall (56.5kg)

10

14. Pride Of Jenni (6) 4yoM sh

 

😄 10: 2-3-2

 

L10: 112x26x525

 

T: S Wilde

 

J: D Bates (56.5kg)

61

15. Steinem (GBR) (14) 4yoM d

 

😄 6: 2-1-0

 

L10: 1149x62

 

T: C Maher & D Eustace

 

J: J McNeil (56.5kg)

41

Gear Changes: 8. Hungry Heart Tongue Tie FIRST TIME

[nomates]

Finally got a draw , a good measure of our group form , if she can land a top 4 in that field it will be a top effort , will still have some on her nose .

[holy ravioli]

6 minutes ago, nomates said:

Finally got a draw , a good measure of our group form , if she can land a top 4 in that field it will be a top effort , will still have some on her nose .

I can't see her running top 4 in that field...mind you I have been wrong.....b4!

[Chief Stipe]

Just now, holy ravioli said:

I can't see her running top 4 in that field...mind you I have been wrong.....b4!

Very Often.

[holy ravioli]

Just now, Chief Stipe said:

Very Often.

You backing her to win?

[Chief Stipe]

1 minute ago, holy ravioli said:

You backing her to win?

Wait until the day might get more than the current $19's.

[holy ravioli]

5 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said:

Wait until the day might get more than the current $19's.

$19's!!!....what do you want in life?

[Chief Stipe]

5 minutes ago, holy ravioli said:

$19's!!!....what do you want in life?

Just a little bit more value.