Townsville 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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STORM SIGNAGE Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Rapid Power to take charge ahead of Lichfield Angel at a good tempo. GERALDINE'S WISH (7) has been thereabouts since shifting to the more Northern parts of Queensland, and has been third twice for the Rowe stables. She drops 2.5kg from her last run and has Jackson Murphy in the saddle this time. Hard to beat. MISS COMANECI (11) resumed with a modest run at Mackay last week and will improve quickly with that run under his belt. The blinkers going back on will help her, and she can have a say in the finish here. Each way. SPRING'S GIFT (13) has been freshened up since finishing second at a recent Home Hill picnic meeting 5 weeks ago. She was close up in a tune-up trial on this course, and will have the pole position advantage. Stick with her. ARIK LAD (1) battled on late for fifth here 2 weeks ago and had an excuse for a modest effort before that. He has had a gear change and only needs to settle better to be a big threat. Include in all combinations. HOLD MY HALO (8) is knocking on the door, and is ready to break through at short notice. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arik Lad can turn things around here. Each way.
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ARIK LAD
STEVEN ROYES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss C Stedman At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind One Shot More with 58.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Goodnight Romeo with 56.5kg at $1.65. Terrific chance to return to form. |
4 S CORMACK |
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| 2 | 403x0 |
COOL MACAW
STEPHEN BUSH 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S Bush Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind One Shot More carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Brands with 57.5kg at $12. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
7 I FRY |
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IL FAGIOLO
MEGAN PURVIS 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C Russo, A Russo & G Russo At the latest run 4th in a small field at Ingham 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pardon The Purr carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track Mdn on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Big Demeanor with 58.5kg at $101. Impossible to make a case. |
6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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LECONFIELD
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, J R Watson, R Watson & P J Watson Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Rosehill Super 3yo Mdn November 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Brigidine Gal carrying 56kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick Kensington Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Colophon carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Sure to be prominent. |
10 MS L MORRISON |
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| 5 | 75505 |
ARTURETTA
LILIANA MCCORMACK 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J McCormack At the latest run 5th of 8 at Cairns Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Innovates carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that second last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Goodnight Romeo with 56.5kg at $51. Prefer others. |
5 LEAH MARTYN |
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ECHELON MAGIC
DARBY AMOS 7YO GR/BL MARE 56.0KG Mrs S Hammer Second run back. First-up after three years 6th of 8 at Cairns Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Innovates with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on October 6 2022 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Za Za Ready carrying 56.5kg at $26. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
3 N THOMAS |
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GERALDINE'S WISH
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss V L Thompson Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Cairns Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Innovates carrying 59kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Cairns Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 950m, slow going 3 len behind Tipped Off carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly. Worth plenty of thought. |
9 JACKSON MURPHY |
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HOLD MY HALO
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG M H McGuire, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, Miss P M McGuire, Mrs B Wilson, B L Hannon, Mrs K J Coleman, Miss R J Winton, S A Howe & B Griffey Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind One Shot More carrying 56kg at $8.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Goodnight Romeo carrying 56kg at $6.50. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances. |
12 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 9 | 890x9 |
LETHALLY STELLA
GARETH SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG D W Smith Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Golden Octavian carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on February 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Shadow Cruiser with 57.5kg at $61. The in-form Olivia Kendal rides today but still not keen on her chances here. |
13 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 10 | 0228 |
LICHFIELD ANGEL
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG K Buckingham, G Perry, M Dodds, G Dodds, P Vaughan & S Lawson At the latest run second last of 9 at Cairns 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 950m, slow going 7 len behind Gem Of Scots carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 2nd in a small field at Mareeba Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1123m, 3.5 len behind Youwannapeachofme carrying 57kg at $1.70. Has the ability and can bounce back. |
2 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 11 | 432x9 |
MISS COMANECI
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L S Manzelmann, Miss B L James & Mrs H Armstrong Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Ravenite carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Bowen 3yo Mdn on January 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thormendous Miss carrying 59kg at $7.50. Each way claims. |
11 ADAM SEWELL |
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RAPID POWER
DARBY AMOS 6YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S Hammer Most recently 8th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind One Shot More with 55kg at $101. The run before that 4th of 10 at Home Hill Bm50 on June 28 over 1180m, 1.5 len behind Hit Snooze carrying 55kg at $21. Don't dismiss. |
8 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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SPRING'S GIFT
TAYLOR CONNOR 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Ms T L Connor, Miss T K Sloan & T M Connor Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Vagabond Prince with 57.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on February 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Prideofthebigfish carrying 56kg at $6.50. Include in all combinations. |
1 G KLIESE |
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| 14 | 0036 |
VEGAMEISTER
GEORGINA HOLT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G A Betts, E K Betts, A Gisinger, D L Fraser, G Deacon, K S Swindail, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, T D Dall'Osto, Miss B A Betts, C J Betts & L J McKay Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind One Shot More carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Supid Date with 58kg at $21. This looks a suitable assignment. |
13 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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