Scholtz's Say
Warwick Farm Selections, Trial Watch and Blackbook Report - 7th January 2026
Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Warwick Farm meeting on January 7 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Report.
For Value
RACE 3: (2) KOMODO DRAGON
RACE 6: (3) COVERT THINKING
RACE 7: (9) HOUSE OF CARDS
Selections
RACE 1: (5) ERIN JO; (2) Our Huntress; (3) Miss Lola; (1) Curado
RACE 2: (12) LIPSTICK; (6) Manukau; (2) Verlander; (14) Miss Supernova
RACE 3: (2) KOMODO DRAGON; (5) Ellipsis; (4) Berezka; (6) Sister Daae
RACE 4: (4) RUNRANIRUN; (1) Straand Beauty; (6) Smiling Prophet; (8) Destructive Diva
RACE 5: (4) MAN OF WORTH; (10) Lugarno; (7) Sisu Spirit; (9) Nomorenightshift
RACE 6: (3) COVERT THINKING; (6) Outta Line; (4) Kingston Charm; (2) Heaven Bound
RACE 7: (9) HOUSE OF CARDS; (7) Roussillon; (12) How Much Better; (1) Bat Out Of Hell
NOTED TRIAL WATCH RUNNERS – January 7
WARWICK FARM: Verlander (R2); Lipstick (R2); Dark Fae (R2); Nandina (R2); Komodo Dragon (R3); Outta Line (R6)
GOSFORD FRIDAY: Twisted Love; Pazyryk; Extraglow; Asilah
GOLD COAST SATURDAY: Yoshinobu; Akaysha; North England; Savvy Hallie; Miss Freelove
WYONG SATURDAY: Gold Globe; Whinchat; La Roja
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Kwirky Smile; Pazyryk; Asilah
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Eye Of The Fire; Countyourblessings; Need Some Luck; Knightbridge; Capture Me; By Choice; Mamushka; Levelling Up; Roma Green; Royal Exile; Generous Harry; Warwoven; Lumbini; Cinsault; Pretty Powerful; Royalify; Seven Days; Mareth; Airworthy; Paradoxium; Nullabor Jane; Aroha Stone; Chix; Hellbent On You; Ice Kool; Big Papa; Pentagon
TRIAL POINTERS
ROSEHILL January 2: In the fastest 1030m trial (61.02; 34.32) runner-up WHINCHAT could have won the heat if asked for a late effort. Rarely has he not led in his trials but he was ridden off the pace in this heat and was under a big hold working strongly to the line over the last 200m. Noteworthy efforts from runners having quiet trials in their heats included LIPSTICK and NANDINA.
ROSEHILL December 23: Classy filly AKAYSHA has freshened up nicely since her strong spring campaign. Had plenty to offer finishing off under a hold for second in her 900m open heat (55.32; 34.04). Written Tycoon 4YO VERLANDER was having just the second trial since his only start as a 2YO in 2024. Showed the benefit of his placing in a Canterbury trial on December 2 to work strongly through his 900m heat in good time (54.70; 34.50), doing his best work as he forged away over the last 200m to score by 3.5 lengths. NORTH ENGLAND continues to work towards his return to racing, being put under pressure to win the fastest 900m heat (53.31; 33.59). A good class 1030m heat (60.15; 34.18) saw a nice effort from LA ROJA.
RANDWICK December 18: A number of maidens gave notice of good things to come. Eye catchers included PAZYRYK.
RANDWICK December 9: In the quickest 850m open heat (49.17; 32.66) NORTH ENGLAND is sure to take plenty of benefit from his wide run for fourth
WARWICK FARM December 8: Runners to impress with easy efforts included SAVVY HALLIE.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – January 7
WARWICK FARM WEDNESDAY: Convergent (R7)
EAGLE FARM WEDNESDAY: Certify (R3)
BLACKBOOKERS (Selected January 3 - Follow Next 3 Starts)
NAMASTE; RED GALAXY; ROYAL RENDEZVOUS; SMEXY; SUPERCILIOUS
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: She's Within; Cool Jakey; Somewhere; Mare Of Mt Buller; Saint George; Hedged; Willie Oppa; Rey Magnerio; Electric Impulse; Bella Corazon; Bestower; Ruska Roma; Aviatress; Dirty Grin; Brave Call; Brave One; Inkaruna; North Of Eli; Harlem Queen; Grafterburners; Sabaj; Caballus; Jimmysstar; Observer
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