Warwick Farm Race 1 - Tropicus @ Vinery Stud Mdn Hcp
SHAHAAMEH (6) started in the red last start over 1300m at Newcastle and looked to have every chance only to be knocked off in a photo. Improving at each outing and the addition of blinkers today might be enough to get her over the line at start four. DARN SURE (3) couldn't go the early pace and was very green but wound up in good style to finish third on debut last time out over 1200m at Kembla. Ideally placed over the extra 200m and should prove tough to hold out. QUARTERBACK (1) as there to strike on the corner but ran into a series of dead ends a fortnight ago when down the track as favourite over this course and distance. McDonald gets the ride again and will be keen to make amends. SNITZEL A'LA ROUGE (4) copped early interference and had to come from a mile back to get up for third when resuming in the same race as QUARTERBACK here recently. Big chance with a bit more luck in running this time. PALM TREE (8) might need the run after a 37-day break but isn't out of contention.
Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field in a 3yo Mdn at Rosehill on September 30 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Barracks with 56.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 in a Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw at this track on October 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Horologist carrying 56.5kg at $2.35. Can improve. Big chance to set the record straight.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/10/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1400m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:23.53 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Siena Grima | 1:05.29 | - | 0 |
| 1.13L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | 123 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 56.5kg | 1:09.66 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | James McDonald | 1:02.82 | - | 0 |
| 1.78L | $0.00 | |
| 12/16 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tim Clark | 57kg | 1:25.03 | 15-15-12 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 56kg | 1:09.72 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $65,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 58kg | 1:03.91 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Nash Rawiller
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on October 29 over 1400m, nose behind Grandpa Neil with 58kg at $3.40. Tougher this time but there is plenty of scope for improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:24.07 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:58.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 24 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Satiri carrying 56.5kg at $12. Shows ability and expected to improve. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/10/2026 | - | MDN CG 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 56.5kg | 1:10.91 | 8-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 813m | Soft | Zac Lloyd | 0:48.25 | - | 0 |
| 3.23L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 792m | Soft | Siena Grima | 0:48.75 | - | 0 |
| 2.44L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 in a Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw at this track on October 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Horologist with 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 10 in a 2yo C&G Mdn at Canterbury on June 17 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind By Napolean Hill carrying 57kg at $9. Solid top-three chance again with a repeat of that latest performance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/10/2026 | 112 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1400m | Soft 5 | Siena Grima | 54.5kg | 1:23.53 | 9-9-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Sam Clipperton | 0:54.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Sam Clipperton | 1:05.29 | - | 0 |
| 2.03L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Alysha Collett | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 9 | MDN CG 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Soft 6 | Tommy Berry | 57kg | 1:14.84 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN CG 2 | $65,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Soft 5 | Sam Clipperton | 56kg | 1:14.92 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Rachel King
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Zoustar - Magical Weekend) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Seventh at Rosehill in a 1030m trial on November 4. Doubt she will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Heavy | Rory Hutchings | 1:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 4.58L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Siena Grima | 0:55.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.24L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Reece Jones | 0:54.57 | - | 0 |
| 4.82L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:55.29 | - | 0 |
| 8.68L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Gibbons
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a F&M Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 1300m, nose behind In Her Name carrying 58kg at $1.80. Before that 5th of 12 in a Mdn at Rosehill on October 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Italian Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $8. Can improve again. Progressive filly who gets her chance in this moderate affair.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/10/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:19.63 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 5/12 | 14/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 7 | Chad Schofield | 54.5kg | 1:24.57 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chad Schofield | 55.5kg | 1:09.71 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Chad Schofield | 1:03.78 | - | 0 |
| 3.64L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 817m | Soft | Chad Schofield | 0:48.42 | - | 0 |
| 3.06L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Adkins
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 in a Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on November 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Mr Tucci with 55kg at $3.70. Before that 3rd of 9 in a Mdn at Canberra on October 23 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Petomai carrying 54kg at $2.40. Worth some thought down in the weights.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/11/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55kg | 1:24.95 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Dale Cole | 54kg | 1:11.08 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 56kg | 1:15.69 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 41 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Good 3 | Shaun Guymer | 55kg | 1:18.13 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Keagan Latham | 0:59.67 | - | 0 |
| 6.86L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55kg | 1:17.71 | 5-5-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 6 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 0:55.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Since last run she has trialed at Rosehill over 900m on 19/10/2026; Last start 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn at this track on October 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind True Tone carrying 52kg at $8.50. Start before second of 8 at Illawarra Grange Super Mdn September 17 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Hozumi carrying 55.5kg at $12. Has ability and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | James McDonald | 0:54.36 | - | 0 |
| 2.01L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Soft 6 | Siena Grima | 52kg | 1:37.02 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1450m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 55.5kg | 1:25.31 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Soft 7 | Siena Grima | 52.5kg | 1:14.54 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1208m | Soft | Zac Lloyd | 1:15.29 | - | 0 |
| 1.36L | $0.00 |