Townsville   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

WRC TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Maiden Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO's only) 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +3.5m 1000m-W/Post; +1m Remainder. (Pent: 5.90)  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Embezzles. FLORAL LEGEND (4) has had a few chances but has been thereabouts in recent efforts and strikes a very winnable contest here. Having her first run for the new stable and any market confidence must be noted. BOOM BUNNY (7) has hit the frame in both runs this time in work and looks to be building up to a maiden victory. Has to be included in calculations. HEEZ DE MAN (1) is a former Victorian galloper who should find this easier than what he faced down south. Keep very safe. EMBEZZLES (9) will strip fitter second-up from the break and gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claim. In the mix. TYRANNICAL (2) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 4,7,1,9.
1 0450x HEEZ DE MAN
BODINE BAILEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A D Longley, Mrs F J Longley, M D Hines, S J O'Meara, Mrs J O'meara, M A Longley, Ms M A Hough, L R Miller, B J Goodwin, Mrs A L Goodwin, M Longley, Mrs L Longley, Mrs H M O'Driscoll, T O'Driscoll, M Richmond, Mrs M Richmond, B W Isted, C R Parker, M A Burns & Mrs J M Burns
Resuming after a seven month break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sierra Dee Jay carrying 59.5kg at $18. On debut sixth of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Olive Baguette with 59.5kg at $4.80. Should be right in the finish while fresh.
6
MS L MORRISON
Gold And White Checks, Gold Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 50x8 TYRANNICAL
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J J Manzelmann
Second run back. First-up after six months struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind March Madness carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn on August 26 over 1250m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Amaretto Bo with 58kg at $51. Rates highly and should improve.
3
MCKENZIE APEL
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
3 x967x ANY NEWS
RACHEL SHRED
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C D Shred
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn January 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Eye For Style with 56kg at $13. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn December 14 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Brass Monkeys carrying 57.5kg at $12. Hard to have until that form turns around.
2
RACHEL SHRED
Orange, Light Blue Chevrons, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
4 22463 FLORAL LEGEND
RICKY LUDWIG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R C Ludwig
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Brave Emma carrying 58kg at $1.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brutal Lass carrying 57kg at $7. Sure to prove hard to beat.
8
AMANDA THOMSON
Royal Blue, Red Stars And Cap
5 00 ONLY CRUNCHIE
LILIANA MCCORMACK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1000m, slow going 17 len behind Storm Capital with 57.5kg at $81. Last start ran last of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 58kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
7
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Blue, Yellow And Red Horizontal Thirds, Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 0x605 PARPPY 'N' ME
TRACY SIMMONS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J D Manzelmann & Mrs T L Simmons
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on February 27 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind March Madness carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Mackay Mdn on February 13 over 1300m, 9 len behind Mississippi Dream carrying 59kg at $101. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
5
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Dark Blue, Light Blue Yoke And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 86x32 BOOM BUNNY
TERRY MCGOVERN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
T J McGovern, T W Must, R J Ness & Mrs M Ness
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Storm Capital carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 56kg at $2.60. Fitter now and making headway. All set to open her account.
9
S CORMACK
Sky Blue, Navy Blue V, Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
8 x500x OVERWATCH
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
S C Massingham, W G Massingham, Lobs (Mgr: B J Finegan), P Short, C R Massingham, T L Clark, Mrs R Massingham, J C Massingham, Miss E M Massingham, G J Massingham, D P Massingham & Miss K A Massingham
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Cairns Mdn August 23 over 1250m, 28 len behind Extremely Frilly carrying 56.5kg at $14. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Cairns 2&3yo Mdn-Sw July 24 over 950m, soft track; 3 len behind Gem Of Scots carrying 57kg at $3.10. Can't have with any confidence.
10
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Purple, Red Diamond Band, Black Sleeves, Red Diamond Armband, Red Cap
9 737x3 EMBEZZLES
KEVIN J MILLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M A Symons, A K Symons & K J Miller
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 1.4 len behind Make It Better carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on August 28 over 1050m, slow going 8 len behind Borus' Legacy with 54.5kg at $19. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.
4
OLIVIA KENDAL
Orange, 4 Purple Stars, Purple Sleeves, Orange Stars
10 x3654 SO FORMIDABLE
KIM MCGOVERN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K. McGovern
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1180m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Miss Kiyoshi with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 7 at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Geraldine's Wish with 57.5kg at $12. Maybe a place.
1
MR S MC GOVERN
Black, White Kiwi And Seams, White And Black Seams Cap