Randwick Beckons Seven Races and Endless Excitement
There will be a particular buzz in the air this Wednesday as Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse throws open its gates for a seven-race card that promises passion, precision, and no shortage of theatre. Trainers will be tightening girths with a touch of hope, jockeys will glance toward the stands in search of encouragement, and the crowd, as always, will provide the heartbeat of the occasion.
The day’s racing line-up
The afternoon begins with the Asahi Super Dry Handicap at 1.25pm, run over 1250 metres for three-year-old maidens. Names like Superata (J: Zac Lloyd, T: Gregory Hickman), Xingxing (J: Tyler Schiller, T: Hawkes team), Disparate (J: Regan Bayliss, T: Michael Freedman), alongside Siriusly Hot, Officiate and Lady Pankhurst, will be jostling for the honour of starting the day’s winners list. Prize money: $100,000.
At 2.00pm, the Schweppes Handicap brings a sharp 1150-metre test. Stormland, Aligned, Gobi Desert, Balmain Darling and Eagerly Awaits are among the three-year-olds in search of an early-season statement. Prize money: $60,000.
Speed will be the currency in the Ranvet Handicap at 2.35pm over 1100 metres. Huon (J: William Stanley, T: Richard Litt), Iron Will (J: Billy Owen, T: Tash Burleigh), and Grand Eagle (J: James McDonald, T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou) are among the runners looking to outpace rivals. Prize money: $60,000.
Stamina and timing come to the fore in the Chandon Handicap (3.10pm, 1800 metres). Monarchs Brae, Misterkipchoge, Convergent and Bright Red headline a field where one bold ride could prove decisive. Prize money: $60,000.
The card’s fifth event, the TAB Handicap at 3.45pm over 1550 metres, adds intrigue with Hooligan Tommy (J: Mitch Stapleford, T: John Sargent), I’ve Bean Tryin’ (J: Alysha Collett, T: Matthew Kelley), and Mega Fight (J: Grant Buckley, T: John Cooper) all shaping as contenders. Prize money: $60,000.
Momentum carries into the Hyland Race Colours Handicap (4.20pm, 1250 metres), where Balkans, Cruel Summer, Silvanito and Noble Soldier look set to keep the grandstand humming. Prize money: $60,000.
Closing the afternoon is the Headwater @ Vinery Stud Handicap at 4.55pm, also over 1250 metres. Hulu (J: William Stanley, T: Cameron Crockett), Allapercanto (J: Braith Nock, T: Jake Hull), Pleasure Queen (J: Joshua Parr, T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou) and a cast of up-and-comers will vie for the honour of the finale. Prize money: $60,000.
A day to savour at Randwick
From maiden hopefuls in the opener to seasoned competitors in the later contests, this Randwick Racecourse meeting on 27 August 2025 promises a spectrum of stories waiting to be written. With seven races carrying prestige and solid prize money, Sydney’s turf fans have every reason to expect a Wednesday rich in drama and delight.
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