Ipswich 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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GIBSON ARCHITECTS Maiden Handicap 800m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 30) Rail: +6 metres Entire. |
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Thrill Seeker and Torque Too Easy are both expected to press forward and take it up. AEROPOWER (7) debuted a month ago, beaten 2.25 lengths over 800m at this track. Will improve, and on what we've seen, she will take plenty of beating. THRILL SEEKER (8) was beaten 4L at long odds in the same contest. She's led them up narrowly beaten over 860m at Gatton prior, and has the winkers on for the first time. Maps well and following a brief freshen, she can go a lot better. A long tail. GYPSY JOY (5) and JADA ROSE (6) both debut, and the betting will provide a guide to their chances. CUGAT QUEEN (11) resumes and has the rail. Her early form would have her around the mark, but plenty of trust is required. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aeropower to win.
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ALMOND GOLD
BRADLEY SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B J C Smith Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Andi Don't Care with 58.5kg at $41. Sure to have improved over the break and keep onside. |
2 CHLOE LOWE |
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| 2 | 5x |
PIETARI
WADE KING 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG W B King Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn on April 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Nirvana The Storm carrying 59kg at $21. Better off following this run. |
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| 3 | 58x |
EXCEPTIONAL RUPERT
KEVIN SIMS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms R Sims Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn November 23 2024 over 870m, soft track; 9 len behind Jerobi with 58.5kg at $151. On debut fifth of 7 at Esk 2yo+ Mdn-Sw November 9 2024 over 800m, 6 len behind Richkiss with 56.5kg at $11. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
12 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 4 | 0x |
GOODONYA THELMA
VIC HEADING 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG C J Wilson Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1000m, 13 len behind Brave Emma carrying 58kg at $91. Resumes today and would rather give her this. |
8 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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GYPSY JOY
MICHAEL NOLAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger) Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Heroic Valour out of Solo Command purchased for AUD $ 5,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Capricornia Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on December 30 at Warwick over 800m. A betting watch. |
10 MONTANNA SAVVA |
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JADA ROSE
GREGORY CORNISH 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms A L Hamilton, Miss S Newberry & G Crouch Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Street Boss out of Shudabeen AUD $ 2,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Weanling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished sixth on March 19 at Beaudesert over 900m. Check the betting moves. |
5 JADEN LLOYD |
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AEROPOWER
TOM DOUGALL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D C Perry At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Deep Kharma carrying 56kg at $8. Has the ability and will prove very hard to beat. |
6 BRANDON LERENA |
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THRILL SEEKER
KEVIN DEVINE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C J Devine, Mrs J A Devine, K M Devine, M M Debono, Mrs M M Debono & G Miller Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 800m, 4 len behind Deep Kharma with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Gatton Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 860m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Sure Start carrying 56.5kg at $17. This looks a suitable assignment. |
4 M HELLYER |
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TORQUE TOO EASY
STUART KENDRICK 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol & Kratzie Racing No.95 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ralos Star carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Last start second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Naturally Lit carrying 57kg at $11. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards. |
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ONLY CRUNCHIE
NAOMI HEMMINGS 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Most recently ran last of 9 at Gatton Mdn on April 10 over 1100m, 16 len behind Kirksville with 57kg at $151. Before that ran last of 8 at Townsville Mdn on March 15 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Parppy 'N' Me carrying 55.5kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply. |
3 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 11 | 7388x |
CUGAT QUEEN
DOUG & GRAEME LANE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw November 20 over 800m, 7 len behind Betta Being Single with 53kg at $71. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1106m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Mystic Way carrying 57kg at $41. The betting will be key. |
1 W D O'CONNELL |
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RIZU
BRIAN GENTLE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG K E Gibson & Mrs K J Gibson Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Tuncurry Mdn on April 4 over 1205m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Dancingontherosso carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 28 over 1008m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Posh Annie carrying 55.5kg at $12. Passing. |
7 COLLEEN KRAHNEN |
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