Doomben   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE GIBSON Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Barberry Spur should lead at a slick tempo. WINCHMAN (2) resumes here and is unlucky to still be a maiden finishing runner-up in five of seven starts to date. Tuned up for this with two recent trial victories and might have found the right race here. Looks the one they all have to run down. BARBERRY SPUR (3) just ran into one better at this circuit on debut and will have derived a stack of benefit from that race day experience. Can go one better with natural improvement. SILVIO DANTE (4) was a touch disappointing in the outing before the spell but the three runs prior were full of merit. Can run a race while fresh. OUT OF TURN (6) strips fitter second-up from the break and may earn some minor money. LUCKY MAN (8) next in line from the inside alley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Winchman to finally break through.
1 233x2 BRAZEN ACT
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G A Betts, G Harvey, B G Byrnes, K S Swindail, M J McKay, Mrs K M Swindail, D Burg, R Wintercooke, T D Dall'Osto, A M Gisingeri, B H Goldie, Mrs S Goldie, C J Betts, Miss B A Betts & Baggy Green Racing 16 (Mgr: S B Watson)
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Ten Good Reasons with 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on October 11 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Italian Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Prefer others.
6
Orange, Purple Cap
2 6222x WINCHMAN
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P L Shailer, P P Foley, B W Hooper & M Chan
Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Bold As Brass with 57kg at $1.80. On debut second of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Merchant Gold with 58.5kg at $3.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
5
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross And Sleeves
3 2 BARBERRY SPUR
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K G Daley
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 0.6 len behind Deep Vegas with 59.5kg at $9. Has upside and can open his account.
6
ADIN THOMPSON
White, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves And Red Cap
4 3240x SILVIO DANTE
JASON EDWARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Edwards, Miss J R Ware, B Baker, S Worsfold, Mrs Q A Xu, C M Pobar, D Pobar, Ocean Mist Racing (Mgr: I Crews), J R Moss, Miss M Berdi & L Moss
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn January 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind Rothsphene with 60kg at $3.70. Previously first up; third in a small field at Ipswich Mdn December 11 over 1350m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Sobute with 59kg at $3.80. Looks all set for a positive return.
2
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Royal Blue, Old Gold Seams, Sky Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Seams, Royal Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
5 85 JUNGLE WARRIOR
ANGELA PLUMB
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
A J Brown, D E Drysdale, Mrs C R K Drysdale & Ms K J Monahan
Raced two times to date. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Maybe carrying 60kg at $7.50. Last start 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Without Compare with 58.5kg at $41. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending.
6
S SHEARGOLD
Grey And Maroon Halves, White Diamond Bands, Grey And Maroon Quartered Cap
6 34x6 OUT OF TURN
G K BATTS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G K Batts
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 7 len behind Deep Vegas with 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind A Touch From Fayt with 57.5kg at $2.90. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
4
ANGELA JONES
Black With Five White Horse Shoes, Aqua Sleeves With Red Stars, Aqua Cap With Red Stars
7 784 RALOS STAR
JULIE HARRIS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C P Brinkley, Mrs B M Deans, Ms M L Sellens, , Mrs L G Fritz & Mrs K Hart, Ms J A Harris
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Count The Dough carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Absinthe Cat with 59.5kg at $31. Tested again.
3
PAUL HAMBLIN
Royal Blue, Silver Star, Stars Sleeves, Silver Cap
8 7x245 LUCKY MAN
PAUL N NOLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, MWJ Edwards, Mrs A Edwards, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, B J Tobin & Mrs K M Tobin
Last start 5th of 13 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Heroic Beach with 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Warilla Gorilla carrying 58kg at $3.70. Worth plenty of thought.
1
ROBBIE DOLAN
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves