Ipswich   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB IPSWICH CUP 22 JUNE Maiden Plate 2150m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.5).  

Moderate tempo with Jungle Jet leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. THE HINDUSTAN (5) started favourite when last start 2nd in Maiden at this track over 1690m on heavy ground. The 3yo gelding by Savabeel steps up in distance here and holds a Queensland Derby nomination. Should be aided by the 1.5kg claim of apprentice Emily Lang and looks a genuine chance here. JUNGLE JET (3) also holds a Derby nomination and has been knocking on the door of a win with runner-up finishes at his past two starts. Gets his chance from barrier one. WHISKEY TOWER (10) steps up in distance after her last-start fifth as favourite in 1710m Grafton maiden. Blinkers on for this and can make presence felt. THE IRISH (2) has placed in three of his four starts and will be fitter for this off his 2nd in 1600m Sunshine Coast maiden last start when resuming from a spell. Must include among the better chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with The Hindustan.
1 73477 ADESSO
DAIKI CHUJO
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D Chujo, M Nakayama, Y Suzuki, K G Jones, P R Sewell, Ms D Melnyk, Ms C Curran, Y Sonokawa, S Inoue, T Nagai & H Yamada
Most recently 7th of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2450m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 2150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Subaqua carrying 58.5kg at $17. No threat last time out but this suits.
4
JAI WILLIAMS
GREY, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, GREY CAP , BLACK STRIPES
2 633x2 THE IRISH
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S Jurkiewicz, Mrs J Jurkiewicz & M S Keeley
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Shamuka with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Pleadeel carrying 58.5kg at $51. Should progress from that first-up run.
8
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Brown Cap, Light Blue Spots
3 6522 JUNGLE JET
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J BEBEDELLIS, W GOLDTHORP, MRS K E GOLDTHORP OAM, M A GREEN, MRS A M GREEN, A N SMITH, MRS V A SMITH, S J MORRISON, J C QUIRK, A COUNSEL, MRS L A CHAPMAN, J D DAVIS, Z HOLT, D LICASTRO, M MACFARLANE, J R MAKEPEACE, G O'NEAL, D MILLES & M J TAYLOR
Going well. Last start 2nd of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2450m, in the wet; 3 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 57.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 12 at Doomben Nars Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 2060m, 1.75 len behind Hatasu carrying 55.5kg at $16. Has been closing in on a win recently and shapes as a definite chance here.
1
CODY COLLIS
RED, WHITE five STARS AND ARMBANDS
4 x7877 SNAG DA BEANS
SCOTT MORRISEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Jansala (Mgr: Mrs S F Wishart), R W Crole, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), D M Evans, C S Flynn, H J Flynn, O N Flynn, D J Hannay, Miss J Wilkinson, Mrs S F Wishart & A R Wishart
Most recently 7th of 10 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Merchant Flyer carrying 58kg at $26. Before that 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1540m, 6 len behind Parchemin with 57.5kg at $51. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
MADELEINE WISHART
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
5 x7582 THE HINDUSTAN
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R Saini
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Adelaide's Lace with 57.5kg at $3.30. The run before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1660m, slow going 7 len behind Smokin' De Quo with 57.5kg at $8. Steps up in distance and looks a genuine contender.
7
EMILY LANG
BLACK, AQUA FIVE STARS, BLACK CAP WITH AQUA STARS AND POM POM
6 0x735 FIONTE
BEN HULL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson
Last start 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1625m, 9 len behind Align The Planets carrying 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 13 over 1625m, 2.75 len behind She Delivers with 55.5kg at $41. Can't make much of a case.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Purple And Teal Zig Zag Band, Purple Cap
7 64553 HUKA
ALAN BOYD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G W Ziehmer, T N O'Donnell, M Fry, A G Boyd, L Glasby,G W Glasby & Hogan Bloodstock
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2450m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shamuka carrying 56.5kg at $61. Among the chances.
5
MELEA CASTLE
Maroon, White Hoops, Armbands And Cap
8 84534 MAJESTIC ANGEL
JEFF DUNN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Most recently 4th of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2450m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Kairos Louie with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dalby Mdn on April 20 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Drops From The Sky with 58kg at $10. Will need to improve to feature.
9
RIKKI JAMIESON
CERISE, MAUVE HORSE HEAD, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP
9 90975 COOL PROPHET
STEELE RYAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B G Taylor, Mrs G M Ryan, Ms V K Megson, W H Atkinson, J B McGuane & J L Stevenson
Most recently 5th of 12 at Beaudesert Mdn on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Benedict Arnold with 56kg at $19. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Doomben Nars Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 2060m, 7 len behind Hatasu carrying 52.5kg at $14. Steps back up in distance but needs to lift to win.
3
D R SMITH
Red, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Hoops, White Pom Pom
10 045 WHISKEY TOWER
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), R S Jones & MR Racing (Mgr: M J Reguson)
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1710m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Kaiwi with 56.5kg at $2.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Rock Ya carrying 56kg at $26. Steps up in distance again here and has the ability to figure in the finish.
6
Jag Guthmann-Chester
NAVY BLUE, EMERALD GREEN CHECKS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP