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Chris Scholtz previews the Randwick meeting on May 25 with selections for all races plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

RANDWICK May 25

RACE 1: (5) Reloaded

RACE 4: (11) Master Of Wine (EW)

RACE 7: (11) Renewal

RACE 1: 5-6-7-3

RACE 3: 3-2-13-12

RACE 5: 5-1-8-2

RACE 7: 11-13-9-4

RACE 9: 22-13-6-16

RANDWICK PARLAY

RACE 1: (5) RELOADED: Scratchings ensure he will be short odds but he looks the perfect anchor for multi bets after his impressive debut win over 1200m at this course on Anzac Day when he beat subsequent winner Discharged in above par time. He’s following the same path Chris Waller took with The Autumn Sun to the G1 JJ Atkins and that says plenty about the opinion the stable hold of this Snitzel colt. He went super finishing second in his subsequent Rosehill trial and should have too much class for his rivals.

RACE 4 (11) MASTER OF WINE: German-bred import will be having just his third start in Australia is well placed to break through after two strong placings over 1400m and 1800m in Melbourne. Won and placed up to 2000m in the UK and looks set to go on with it from his last start at Sandown where he fought gamely for second after a tough run. Must be fitter for that effort.

RACE 7 (11) RENEWAL: Has really responded since blinkers were applied two starts back, finishing second in a strong form race at Caulfield before returning to Sydney to beat the subsequent winner Star Of The Seas easily over 1400m on the Kensington track three weeks ago. Love the turn of foot he is displaying in his races now that he’s put past issues behind him and remains well weighted in this class with a drop of at least 1.5kg off his last win that may be more depending on how much apprentice Jean Van Overmeire can claim of his 2kg allowance.

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

RANDWICK SATURDAY: Reloaded (R1); Sea Of Life (R1); Quackerjack (R5); Paulita (R5); Cradle Mountain (R8); Boss Lane (R8); Deprive (R8)

Reloaded (Rosehill May 13): This impressive Randwick debut winner on Anzac Day looks a real prospect as he oozed class sitting quietly four lengths off the speed in his 897m heat before zooming to the line in the last 80 metres when given the slightest squeeze for a close second over 897m. Ready to go on with it when next produced.

Cradle Mountain (Randwick April 26) : Really took the eye with his effort in the fastest of the 742m heats (43.60; 33.10). He led easily and was always in control with his response in the last 100m electric. This was his second trial in preparation for his return to racing and points to another successful campaign.

EAGLE FARM SATURDAY: Encryption (R8); Home Of The Brave (R8); I Am Excited (R8); Prompt Response (R8); Irithea (R8); Ringerdingding (R8)

WARWICK FARM May 17: Class acts I Am Excited and Encryption look in great shape for the Brisbane carnival.

I AM EXCITED was back home for this tick over trial after her brilliant win at Doomben and will go back ready to perform at her best again after another sharp trial win over 804m (47.99; 33.70) when she let down with her trademark fast sprint. ENCRYPTION showed he had freshened up beautifully since the Randwick carnival, working through the line in great style for an impressive second in his 802m heat (47.14; 33.50).

GOSFORD SATURDAY: Blazing (R2); Oslo (R2); Catwalk (R5); Gallant Run (R5); Mini Boom (R5); Fight For Love (R6); Kiss And Tell (R6); Roman Wolf (R7)

NOWRA SUNDAY: Savvy Ken (R7); Fight For Love (R8)

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Grey Lion; Aim For Perfection; Positive Peace; Exceedance; North; River Bird; Con Te Partiri; Ready To Prophet; England; Gododdin; California Zimbol; Constellations; Demerara; Life Less Ordinary; I’m A Legend; Intuition.

BLACKBOOK REPORT

ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – May 25

EAGLE FARM: Salsonic (R5); Fit For Purpose (R5); Articus (R5); Strasbourg (R6); Victorem (R8); Chapter And Verse (R8)

RANDWICK: Carif (R3); Raqeeq (R4); Montrachet (R6); Organza (R7)

FLEMINGTON: Zizzis (R5); Stealthy Lucas (R6); Bel Sonic (R7); Really Swish (R9)

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Tyzone; Clearly; Viridine; William Thomas; Wild Planet; Sasko; Autocratic; Life Less Ordinary; Abdon; Declarationofheart; Libertini; Graceful Storm; Pierata; Indian Thunder; Spin; Zoutori; Invincible Gem.