Townsville   07 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Mitavite QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 4.5m 1000m-W/Post; Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.4).  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but over this trip there is certain to be plenty of early pressure. ALLEZ PARIS (6) was runner-up on debut at Ipswich before a midfield finish at the Sunshine Coast in her next start earlier in the year. She has since joined the Leslie Gordy stable and should find things a touch easier around this area. Hard to beat fresh up from the pole position. Watch the markets closely. KOBAYASTAR (8) ran a much better race last time out on this track a fortnight ago when finishing runner-up. She is still on the up and should pick up a win at short notice. LOOMING LEGEND (9) was fourth in the same race as the second pick last time out and benefits from a 3-kilo claim third up. She meets the right field and can figure in the top three this time. KICKAGOAL KENNY (1) unraced gelding by Wicked Intent out of The Fox Effect. Yet to trial publicly. Watch for any market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Allez Paris to win.
1 KICKAGOAL KENNY
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Rowe, A C Faulkner, T P Rowe & Mrs H M Rowe
First-starter by Wicked Intent out of The Fox Effect. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
3
MS C JOKIC
Red, Gold Braces, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap And Pom Pom
2 SMART MISSION
BEN WILLIAMS
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Humphreys & Mrs T Humphreys
Ben Williams trained two-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good when an easy trial winner. Looking for a good debut outing.
10
G KLIESE
Black, Purple band, Armband And CAP
3 THE JUDGING SAINT
SARAH ACORNLEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S A Acornley, Mrs N A Williams, S W Grittner, A R Thompson & C Stockings
First start. By first season sire Santos out of Miss Judged. Second in a Townsville trial over 850m April 8. Clearly has ability so don’t dismiss lightly.
4
C SPRY
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 TOP FELLA
LES SMERDON
2YO  GR/BL  COLT 59.0KG
J G T Chaplain
First starter by Goodfella out of Miss Miao. Was third in a trial at Townsville over 850m April 8. Trial form is encouraging.
5
J FELIX
Black, White Vee, Red Cap
5 WILD BUDDY
LOUISE TERZI
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley)
First-starter by Merchant Navy out of Forty Winks. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
9
MS L MORRISON
Orange, Yellow H
6 27x ALLEZ PARIS
LESLIE GORDY
2YO  BR/BL  FILLY 58.0KG
Miss A L Payne, MP Johanson, T R Pfeiler, R D Meier & Mrs M A Preston
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Overfull with 56kg at $4. On debut second of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp January 18 over 800m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Fields Amour with 55.5kg at $7.50. Can go on with the job this prep.
1
TAHLIA FENLON
BLACK, WHITE SASH AND ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
7 9 BEAUTIFUL LIES
SHARLEE HOFFMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms S C A Hoffman
Was well-supported at debut, ran last of 9 at Cairns 2yo Mdn on April 9 over 950m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Simply Tina with 56.5kg at $3.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
8
A LAYT
Hot Pink, Lime Green Heart And Cap
8 482 KOBAYASTAR
MATTHEW MCGUIRE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M H McGuire, Miss P M McGuire, P T A McGuire & Mrs M V McGuire
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on April 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Under The Shadow carrying 55.5kg at $19. Before that second last of 9 at Cairns 2yo Mdn on April 9 over 950m, slow going 3.5 len behind Simply Tina with 56kg at $11. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
7
C WHITELEY
Red, Pink Sleeves And Cap
9 44 LOOMING LEGEND
JOHN MANZELMANN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cairns 2yo Mdn on April 9 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Simply Tina carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on April 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Under The Shadow carrying 56.5kg at $16. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
BROOKE JOHNSON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
10 6x WEBS
MARGARET A PRESTON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M A Preston
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Home Hill 2yo Mdn on November 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind I'lltellyougo with 56kg at $81. Hard to recommend.
2
N THOMAS
Mauve, Turquoise Dollar Sign
11 6x57 RAFFY'S GIRL
SARAH ACORNLEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms S A Acornley, Mrs H D Cantrell, D A Cantrell, R J Elliott, M McKean, D L Foster, P J Foster, B M Simkus & M D Cantrell
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Cairns 2yo Mdn on April 9 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Simply Tina with 56kg at $41. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on April 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Under The Shadow with 54kg at $15. Can do a lot better than that last run.
11
ISABELLA TEH
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap