Ipswich   06 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

SCHWEPPES Maiden Plate 1666m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.1).  

Solid tempo. AUTUMN MISS (11) caught the eye with a solid finish for second at long odds when resuming at Doomben nearly 3 weeks ago. She will relish the step up in journey and is nicely placed to go one better this time. On top. APFEL (10) finished sixth in the same race as the top pick last start and she too is expected to improve quickly once she gets up over ground. Michael Rodd sticks with her and the pair merit healthy respect. SALAMANCAS (4) has not helped himself lately by making slow starts and he ran on too late last time out at the Sunshine Coast. He draws the pole position and with an even beginning, he is up to winning a race like this. He is worth the risk. CRIMSON BEAUTY (13) could add some value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Salamancas each-way.
1 442x0 FRANKEL MOON
DEBBIE NEWHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs L M Gardner, M S Millgate, J D Chevalley, L J Dunn, Mrs K I Dunn, Miss Z J Collins, J Saarikko, M J Jones, P A Hart, G A Gardner, Mrs C Martin, Mrs R A Hart, T Smith, Miss S M Millgate & E H Stubbs, Mr R Passmore
Second-up. First-up after a year 12th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Exceed Speed carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 24 2023 over 1600m, 7 len behind American Pioneer with 57kg at $12. Fitter and worth including.
2
MICHAEL CAHILL
WHITE, RED DIAMOND, BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 22x86 UNITED FRONT
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Exceed Speed with 58.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn on April 24 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Jonny Da Wolf carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
15
gray,black TARTAN, YELLOW SEAMS, gray sleeves,black check,gray cap,black check,yellow pom pom
3 5x721 MERCHANT FLYER
GRANT ALLARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Waratah (Mgr: P V Morley)
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Exceed Speed carrying 57.5kg at $26. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn on April 24 over 1690m, on a wet track; nose behind Rashford carrying 59kg at $4. Expected to go very well.
4
JUSTIN P STANLEY
BLACK, GOLD STAR, CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 34x65 SALAMANCAS
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), W A Veall, D M White & DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke)
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track Mdn on April 1 over 1350m, slow going 2.75 len behind Puzzle Designer with 59.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Rock Ya carrying 58kg at $4. Watch for him late in the piece.
1
JAMES ORMAN
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS AND ARMBANDS
5 79422 IRENE'S BEST
GARY DOUGHTY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1540m, head behind Parchemin with 56.5kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 13 over 1540m, 2 len behind Nails And Pride with 58kg at $3.80. Others favoured.
13
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
ORANGE, WHITE STAR, STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
6 462x2 LUISANA
AIDEN NUNN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S E Nunn
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Ocean Alps carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on December 17 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Kaboom Kaboom with 55kg at $4. Fitter and worth including.
9
BROOKE AINSWORTH
BLACK, SKY BLUE FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CHEVRONS, BLACK CAP, SKY BLUE STARS
7 0x079 MISS RIBCHESTER
JULIE HARRIS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J A Harris & Ms L K Robertson
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 30 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Whisky Train carrying 55.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn on March 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pauli with 57kg at $17. Others offer greater appeal.
7
D R SMITH
Royal Blue, Orange Braces,Orange SLEEVES,Purple Armbands And Cap
8 73x62 STORM DREAMER
CHRIS MUNCE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms S P Treble
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Whiskey And Beer carrying 55kg at $19. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn on April 24 over 1350m, in the wet; 6 len behind Jonny Da Wolf carrying 57kg at $10. Strong winning hope.
3
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE
9 x2042 UNUSUAL MELODY
LINDA GERSEKOWSKI
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C L Stephan
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Dalby Mdn on April 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Drops From The Sky with 54kg at $26. The race before that second last of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Doona carrying 54.5kg at $81. 1.5kg claim will not be enough.
10
MELEA CASTLE
Yellow, Black Diamond, White Sleeves
10 4x6 APFEL
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), P R Gassner, Mrs V M Ind, W G Johns, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), C W Neal, Ms V Morgan & DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke)
Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on December 31 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Shot Out carrying 59kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 13 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Velozes with 56kg at $19. Fitter and a winning hope.
8
M RODD
GREEN, RED & WHITE CHECKED EPAULETTES,GREEN CAP, WHITE STRIPE
11 7x2 AUTUMN MISS
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
G Frilingos, B J French, S Bandara, A Ryan, A Tran, M J Kiely, W E Balke, S R Wolfe, T Dennis, A D'Mello, C Baptiste, B I Fitzgerald, G A Ebbeck, Ms B McGavin, J W J Racing (Mgr: J Klason), Jest (Mgr: E G Wiliams), Mailbag Travessia (Mgr: J M Rayner), Silver Donut Racing, Big Bets & Providence
Second-up. First start got back early 7th of 13 at Doomben Mdn on December 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smart Recognition with 56.5kg at $21. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1350m, 1.4 len behind Velozes carrying 56kg at $26. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
5
DAMIEN THORNTON
DEEP NAVY, WHITE MAILBAG BLOODSTOCK LOGO, WHITE WITH ORANGE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
12 x9489 BUBBLES 'N' SPEAK
MICHAEL LAKEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms D Robinson, J A Moscato, S P Flanigan, W J Morgan, J MacLean, A J Lakey, D Woolbank, Ms L J Boorman & G T Clayton
Last start 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 13 over 1540m, 11 len behind Nails And Pride with 55.5kg at $41. Before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ioane carrying 55.5kg at $101. Prefer to see.
4
B STEWART
Lime Green Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
13 6x6x0 CRIMSON BEAUTY
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
S Ioannidis
Racing second-up today. Last start 11th of 13 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1350m, 5 len behind Velozes with 54kg at $81. At only start last preparation settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Booga Ray carrying 57kg at $7.50. Solid top-three hope.
10
ROBBIE DOLAN
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS AND ARMBANDS
14 44 HIDEYO
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr L Murrell), Miss S Parkinson, J Hinton, Ms K Ward, B Whyte, W Parker, S Boyd, M Booth, T Newman, G Collis, Samakgee (Mgr: I Rix), D Wynne, Mrs K Sutcliffe, D Kingdom, G Felstead, M Capp, J Bower & J Lovett
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Sunglare carrying 56.5kg at $10. Last start 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 13 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Nails And Pride with 58.5kg at $16. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
11
A MALLYON
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black and White Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 8x066 ROSEFINCH
JASON EDWARDS
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss J R Ware, B Baker, Ms J Lyons, A Wards, T Williamson, C E Herrington, Mrs K Neuendorf, Ms S Rewi, D E T Schofield, D M Caruana & C N Jackson
Most recently 6th of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blesstas with 55.5kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 13 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ready And Lucky with 58kg at $51. Prefer to watch at this stage.
6
EMILY LANG
Black, Cream Horse HEAD And Seams BODY, SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP