Rosehill Inside Mail for 2024 Five Diamonds Day: Lindermann ‘ready to peak’, trainer Chris Waller says

Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller has given an upbeat assessment about track specialist Lindermann on the eve of the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller has given an upbeat assessment about track specialist Lindermann on the eve of the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

Lindermann has won three of his four starts on his home track including the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas during his classic season. He goes into the Five Diamonds after a strong win in the weight-for-age Craven Plate two weeks ago.

“I thought it was a good win last start and he’s ready to peak third-up,’’ Waller said. “He won over 1800m last start and is ready to go.’’

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Lindermann is at $8 in latest TAB Fixed Odds betting for the Five Diamonds behind firming favourite Territory Express ($4)

Waller also provided his assessment of his stable’s other Five Diamonds runners, Rediener ($26) and Osipenko ($51).

“Rediener hasn’t had a lot of luck in his races but he’s ready to go,’’ Waller said.

“Osipenko’s draw (17) makes it a bit tricky. We might try something a bit different and just go forward, put him into the race.’’

Olentia wins the G3 Nivison first up and that's three @cwallerracing winners at Rosehill today!@aus_turf_club | @TommyBerry21pic.twitter.com/4n9DiNNr4A

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 12, 2024

• EXPERT TIPS: Professional punter James Molony’s race-by-race tips and analysis for Five Diamonds Day at Rosehill Gardens

Waller also Olentia and former French mare Rose Bloom contesting the Group 2 $500,000 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m).

Olentia was brilliant first-up winning The Nivison before finishing fourth in The Invitation, while Rose Bloom – a dual Group 1 placegetter in Europe – makes her Australian race debut after trialling earlier this week.

“After a brilliant first-up win, Olentia was a bit plain last start but she has trained on well,’’ Waller said.

“Rose Bloom has great formlines in France and we were happy with her trial on Monday.’’

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ROSEHILL BIG BETS AND MARKET MOVERS
Race 1: Lady Ichikawa $8-$4, Putt For Dough $8-$7.50, Direct Fire $15-$10
Race 2: Confess Our Dreams $2.30-$2.15 with a bet of $2400 at $2.10, Passeggiata $6-$5, Not That Easy $26-$16
Race 3: Atmospheric Rock $4.60-$3.80
Race 4: Hiawatha $11-$6, Misterkipchoge $8-$6.50
Race 5: Gilded Water $8-$4.20, Modesty $8-$6, Concello $26-$14
Race 6: Icarian Dream $8-$6.50, West Of Swindon $11-$7, Chicama $26-$16, Extractor $26-$17
Race 7: Magic Time $2.80-$2.30, Belclare $3.60-$3.50
Race 8: Territory Express $8-$4.20, Yellow Brick $11-$7.50
Race 9: Fire Star $3.60-$2.80, Iron Man $4.60-$4.20
Race 10: Chica Mojito $6-$5, Need Some Luck $6-$5.50, Congregation $15-$8.50, Rapbidash $11-$9

• Ray & Duff’s Five Diamonds Day tips, race-by-race analysis

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EARLY QUADDIE
Race 3: 1,4,5,7
Race 4: 2,3,5
Race 5: 1,3,4,10
Race 6: 2,5,6,7

QUADDIE
Race 7: 1,2,3
Race 8: 1,5,10,11
Race 9: 3,4,6
Race 10: 1,3,6,8

• ‘Not sure how he’s that price’: Gollan’s Five Diamonds confusion for Freedom Rally

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PRICE CHECK

TERRITORY EXPRESS (race 8) has been a big firmer for the Five Diamonds since the barrier draw midweek. He was at $8 but is now into $4.20 outright favouritism for the big race. CONFESS OUR DREAMS (race 2) has also been well backed, firming from $2.30-$2.15 with a bet of $2400 at $2.10.

‘Sorry, he gets emotional talking about this horse’

Trainer Paul Niceforo is a quintessential battler. This week, Territory Express' trainer granted a rare interview to @RayThomas_1 on his 40-year journey to find the horse that would change his life. 👇https://t.co/nqmRXnpVcR

— Racenet (@RacenetTweets) November 7, 2024

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TRIAL POINTERS

GILDED WATER (race 5) is a former English galloper owned by His Majesty King Charles III, and has had four starts, winning once at Chepstow before joining the Ciaron Maher stable. He only had the one barrier trial to prepare for his Australian debut but there was a lot to like about the way he showed early speed, travelled three wide without cover but still closed off the 1200m heat strongly to finish third. There’s been good money for Gilded Water and he’s one to watch.

A horse owned by His Majesty King Charles III, Gilded Water, does his best work late to finish third in a Warwick Farm trial behind Hopeful and Baby Rider. @racing_nsw | @aus_turf_club | @tabcomaupic.twitter.com/qjwdnycGx9

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 28, 2024

WEST OF SWINDON (race 6) has had one trial going into the Golden Gift but it was a very impressive effort to win at Warwick Farm over 792m. He jumped cleanly, found the inside rail to lead and comfortably held off Wodeton to win by three-quarters of a length in fast time. He’s by boom Coolmore Stud sire Wootton Bassett and is closely related on his dam side to triple Group 1 winner Fawkner. West Of Swindon looked a natural in his trial and is set to make his presence felt on debut in the Golden Gift.

Wootton Bassett (@CoolmoreAus) 2YO colts go 1-2 in Heat 8 @aus_turf_club Warwick Farm Trials 👊

West Of Swindon (ex Fife) makes all on his first outing, with Wodeton (ex Fiera Vista) a narrow second 🥈

T: @HawkesRacing
J: @G1TySchil
Br: @Qatar_Racing
S: $350k @mmsnippets GC… pic.twitter.com/NJucdZw48s

— TTR AusNZ (@TTRAusNZ) October 29, 2024

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SECTIONAL STARS

BELCLARE (race 7) led at a strong gallop and never looked likely to be run down in The Invitation, stopping the clock at a brilliant 1m 20.74s for the Randwick 1400m. She ran a fast 10.94s between the 400m and 200m as she broke clear of the chasing pack and recorded 11.59s final 200m as she maintained her advantage to the finish.

Two-time NZ Group 1 winner Belclare leads all the way to give @BBakerRacing and @G1Tyschil victory in The Invitation ✉️ pic.twitter.com/490j1XxmS5

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 26, 2024

TERRITORY EXPRESS (race 8) was back in the field and inside runners on the turn but weaved through the pack and charged after Iknowastar, failing narrowly to reel in that horse on the line. Territory Express ran his final 600m in 33.87s despite having his momentum impeded at the top of the straight. When clear, he ripped home his final 200m sectional in 11.62s. The step up to 1800m should not be an issue in the Five Diamonds.

Back-to-back features for @BBakerRacing! 🏆🏆

A @Rachelk11 special aboard Iknowastar sees the consistent galloper take the Five Diamonds Prelude at Randwick 💎💎 pic.twitter.com/wahyXhOnuQ

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 26, 2024

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BEST BET

CONFESS OUR DREAMS (race 2) settled on speed and was always in control as she scored a comfortable win at Warwick Farm when shouldering 61kg. She’s won four of her eight starts and is right at her peak after three runs from a spell. Confess Our Dreams does meet Angel Fund worse at the weights for beating that horse by less than a half length but the 1100m suits and she can win again.

The fav Confess Our Dreams adds another win to her record with @mcacajamez in the saddle for @BWiddupRacing!@aus_turf_clubpic.twitter.com/FKKqqAXu4M

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 16, 2024

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VALUE

FREEDOM RALLY (race 8) was doing his best work on the line as he closed late for third to Iknowastar in the Five Diamonds Prelude over 1500m at Randwick. The step up to 1800m won’t be an issue and he is striking top form at just the right time. He’s good value at $19 for the Five Diamonds.

Punters are off to a good start at Eagle Farm with Freedom Rally winning The Wayne Wilson for @tonygollan and @mcacajamez! @BrisRacingClubpic.twitter.com/GGkU7GVUJH

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 15, 2024

Originally published as Rosehill Inside Mail for 2024 Five Diamonds Day: Lindermann ‘ready to peak’, trainer Chris Waller says