The Sydney Summer Racing Carnival hits full swing this weekend at Randwick with the 2024 The Ingham where Ciaron Maher‘s flying galloper Gringotts is favourite chasing a hat-trick.
A capacity field of summer milers faces off in this year’s Group 2 $2 million The Ingham (1600m) with markets at Ladbrokes.com.au led by the ultra-consistent Per Incanto five-year-old Gringotts.
It is hard to knock the deserving top elect who sits top of The Ingham betting at $3.90.
The Kiwi bred galloper carries a bit of weight with 60.5kg but was so good last time out with 60kg from barrier 14 of 16 at Kembla Grange to claim The Gong over this distance by nearly a length.
Tommy Berry retains the ride, and they’ll get a sweet run on Saturday from gate seven.
The horse was a $3 million Big Dance winner two back at the Randwick track from gate 19 so is versatile and in flying form.
Gringotts ss a mile specialist boasting a flawless four-from-four record at the 1600m, loves the course (4:2-1-0), and is going great guns.
The danger at The Ingham odds of $8.50 is the early market mover and 61kg topweight Private Eye for Joe Pride.
This evergreen seven-year-old is no stranger to racing against the best of the best and more than holding his own.
He’s drawn wider out in gate 14 for jockey Nash Rawiller and brings in the confidence of a last start victory with a similar heavy weight at Rosehill by nearly three lengths in the Group 3 Festival Stakes (1500m) on November 30.
Despite the size of this year’s The Ingham field, just one other runner is currently under double figures for the win with Port Lockroy at $9 for Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald.
Tyler Schiller rides the progressive Better Than Ready four-year-old from a favourable gate three draw.
The entire is back east after a successful WA raid winning Perth’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) over this distance at Ascot at similar odds on November 23.
He does rise notably in weight however from 53kg to 58kg and will need to break his Randwick hoodoo having just the one third placing from five previous starts at the track.
Maher meanwhile also saddles-up New Energy ($13) who brings in some strong Melbourne form lines having run sixth to Mr Brightside in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington before a Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) win in the wet at Caulfield last time out.
I’mintown coming off back-to-back wins is also being kept safe in the markets at $10 despite the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained runner drawing out wide in gate 22 which will become 18 at best with emergencies out.
The 2024 The Ingham is set to run as Randwick Race 8 at 4:40pm (AEDT) on Saturday’s 10-race card.
The Ingham 2024 Odds
The Ingham (G2)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1. Private Eye (14)
J: Nash Rawiller 61kg
T: Joseph Pride |
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| Useful gelding. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Rosehill G3 Festival November 30 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Robusto carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 16 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Briasa carrying 60kg at $6.50. Will need a Rawiller special from the draw. | ||
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2. Gringotts (7)
J: Tommy Berry 60.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange G3 The Gong November 23 over 1600m defeating Suparazi with 60kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at this track LR Big Dance November 5 over 1600m defeating Vivy Air carrying 58.5kg at $5. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again. | ||
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3. Port Lockroy (3)
J: Tyler Schiller 58kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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| Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Ascot G1 Railway November 23 over 1600m defeating Comfort Me with 53kg at $9. The race before that made ground from midfield; 6th of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle on November 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Lake Forest with 57.5kg at $101. Back in grade and can win again. | ||
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4. Rustic Steel (12)
J: Josh Parr 57.5kg
T: Kris Lees |
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| Most recently 5th of 12 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 16 over 1300m, 2 len behind Briasa with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Hawkesbury LR Ladies Day November 7 over 1500m defeating Bandersnatch with 59kg at $14. One for the exotics. | ||
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5. Mighty Ulysses (20)
J: Harry Davies 57kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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| Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Private Eye carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow on November 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Another Wil carrying 58kg at $10. Looks tested from the draw. | ||
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6. New Energy (15)
J: Dylan Browne McMonagle 56.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Caulfield G3 Eclipse November 30 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Poison Chalice carrying 56.5kg at $4. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Flemington in the G1 Cantala Stks on November 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $61. Hard to fault and can go on with it. | ||
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7. Encap (10)
J: Rachel King 54.5kg
T: Gary Portelli |
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| At the latest run 5th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Gringotts carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that 11th of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle on November 2 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lake Forest with 57.5kg at $41. Would have to improve. | ||
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8. Lion's Roar (18)
J: Billy Loughnane 54.5kg
T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton |
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| At the latest run 8th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gringotts with 57kg at $67. The start before that eased back early on 15th of 20 at this track in the LR Big Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gringotts with 59kg at $26. Will need to lift. | ||
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9. Steparty (6)
J: Blaike McDougall 54.5kg
T: Paul Preusker |
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| Last start 3rd of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Gringotts with 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on November 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kimochi carrying 52kg at $26. Looks tested against this line-up. | ||
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10. Lekvarte (23)
J: Chad Schofield 54kg
T: Joseph Pride |
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| Useful mare. Last start 7th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gringotts carrying 56kg at $11. Before that 6th of 13 at Flemington in the G1 Empire Rose on November 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Atishu with 57kg at $15. Look for her swooping late. | ||
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11. Osipenko (24)
J: Reece Jones 54kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gringotts carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Five Diamonds on November 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Pericles carrying 58kg at $61. Hard to have. | ||
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12. Waterford (9)
J: Regan Bayliss 54kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Gringotts carrying 55.5kg at $16. Before that 13th of 20 at this track Little Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind St Lawrence carrying 62kg at $3.50. Others rate better this time. | ||
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13. Suparazi (16)
J: Blake Spriggs 54kg
T: Ben Brisbourne |
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| Most recently 2nd of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 The Gong on November 23 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Gringotts carrying 54kg at $26. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 20 at this track in the LR Big Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Gringotts with 54kg at $14. Place prospects best. | ||
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14. Xidaki (13)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 54kg
T: Peter Snowden |
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| Last start 3rd of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Private Eye carrying 54.5kg at $6. The start before that 17th of 20 at Rosehill Golden Eagle on November 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lake Forest carrying 57.5kg at $67. Ready to win fourth-up. | ||
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15. Coastwatch (1)
J: Unknown 54kg
T: R & W Freedman |
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| At the latest run 5th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Private Eye with 54.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 12 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 16 over 1300m, 3 len behind Briasa carrying 54kg at $41. Not keen on his chances this time. | ||
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16. Robusto (4)
J: Tim Clark 54kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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| Useful type. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Private Eye with 54kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 7 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Rustic Steel carrying 55.5kg at $5. Can add value to the exotics. | ||
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17. Poison Chalice (2)
J: Jason Collett 54kg
T: Paul Preusker |
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| Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 16 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup on December 7 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Eclipse on November 30 over 1800m, on a wet track; neck behind New Energy carrying 54kg at $4. Top chance from the good gate. | ||
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18. Estadio Mestalla (19)
J: Jay Ford 53kg
T: Joseph Pride |
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| Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Bm88 November 23 over 1600m defeating Chica Mojito carrying 62kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 20 at this track Little Dance on November 5 over 1600m, nose behind St Lawrence with 58.5kg at $2.90. Stays in the mix despite drawing out. | ||
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19. Spangler (11)
J: Zac Wadick 53kg
T: Kris Lees |
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| Second run back. First-up after a year 5th of 12 at Newcastle Bm94 on November 16 over 1300m, 4 len behind Uzziah with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron on September 15 2023 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Democracy Manifest with 54kg at $10. Nice return and best form puts him right in this. | ||
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20. I'mintowin (22)
J: Winona Costin 53kg
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
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| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Bm78 November 23 over 1400m defeating Midnight Opal carrying 62kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by 3 len at Rosehill Bm94 December 7 over 1400m in the wet defeating Ang Pow carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. In form but this is much tougher. | ||
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21. Tannhauser (21)
J: Zac Lloyd 53kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Racing second-up today. Last outing eased back early on 11th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Private Eye carrying 53kg at $16. At only start last preparation got back early 7th of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Theo Marks on September 14 over 1300m, 2 len behind Encap with 53kg at $41. Prefer others. | ||
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22. Tavi Time (8)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 53kg
T: Kris Lees |
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| Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start 3rd of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm88 on November 23 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 20 at this track in the LR Big Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Gringotts with 53kg at $3.50. Goes close at the good each way odds. | ||
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23. Kerchak (17)
J: Cody Collis 53kg
T: Ben Ahrens |
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| Dual acceptor. On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Doomben Hcp November 30 over 2030m on a heavy track defeating Exotique Miss with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast Mooloolaba Cup November 16 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Poetic Drama carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. This is much tougher. | ||
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24. Uzziah (5)
J: Molly Bourke 53kg
T: Scott Aspery |
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| Most recently did the work up front then tired 12th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Private Eye with 53kg at $13. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Newcastle Bm94 November 16 over 1300m defeating Inhibitions carrying 52kg at $2.50. Will need to lift. | ||
Data retrieved: 12/12/2024 09:36:19 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
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