Ipswich   29 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

THE GREAT NORTHERN QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m Entire Course..  

Good pace with Star Of The Bar, Monarchal and Win Star prominent. The babies kick us off. HELL OR HEAVEN (3) was well in the market at Doomben on debut but just missed the frame on that occasion. Will have derived a stack of benefit from that race day experience and where there's smoke there's fire. Sure to be right there at the business end. GIRMAY (2) was okay in Saturday grade when facing the starter for the first time before being tipped out for further time to furnish. Has since tuned up for this with two recent trials and gets the services of gun hoop Maloney on board from the inside alley. Looms as the main danger. SAXON SPIRIT (7) wasn't too far away first start and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Top-three conveyance. MONARCHAL (4) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. ZIA MARIA (9) has shown ability at the trials and should be kept very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Hell Or Heaven.
1 COOL GUS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Two-year-old colt making debut by Cool Aza Beel out of Couvre Lit. Full-brother to winner and Group 3 performed Sequel. Dam was a winner of one race. Won a trial over 840m at Doomben on April 7. After that sixth at Doomben in a 1000m trial on April 21. Wide barrier to overcome. Cannot be underestimated.
13
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Gold Star And Armbands, Checked Stripes On Cap
2 6x GIRMAY
JACK BRUCE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), K Salagic, P M Bednarek, R I Darrah, D McKillop, Ms C A Irwin, K W Muller, P K Perrins, Office Supplies (Mgr: J Turner), P J Jackson, G L Morton, W Frendo, N Bruce, M B Cranston, A R Williams, P D Brownsdon & D K Smith
Resuming after a break; only one run when from last on the turn second last of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on February 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Martist with 58kg at $9.50. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
1
RYAN MALONEY
Yellow, Red Salex Logo, Red Cap
3 5 HELL OR HEAVEN
KELLY SCHWEIDA
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K M Schweida, M G Buys, Dunbar Family Racing (Mgr: Dr P D Dunbar), R A Allan, Amici Fidati (Mgr: A D Dickinson), Forker Family Racing (Mgr: J E Forker), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), S P Flanigan, Miss S Jack, J D H Maclean, R N Woods & P C Barnett
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 9 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 11 over 1110m, 3 len behind Fearless Win carrying 57kg at $2.60. Looms as a serious contender.
6
BEN THOMPSON
Blue, Orange Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap, Blue Seams
4 2x6 MONARCHAL
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, Kratzie Racing 2025, Kratzie Racing Class of 2025, L C Henderson, Mrs T V Tagoai, D L Cox, Vanguardians, C N Hryhorec, Blue Bar Racing, H H W G Racing, A J Henderson, L C Morrison, D A Dickie, B Plant, MR Monarchal Racing, Fast But Slow Racing, D R Zahnleiter & SnW Racing
Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ever So Ready with 58kg at $3.20. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 2 len behind Hidden Whisper with 56.5kg at $9.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
10
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Brown, White Epaulettes
5 3 RAISING SUSPICION
PETER ROBL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A E Kingshott, G Allen, P M Chalmers, M A Trzaskoma, K R S Yates & B J Walsh
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Olivoni carrying 58kg at $31. Shows promise and is worth including.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Turquoise, White Band, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 IRENOVA
BEVAN LAMING
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S B Laming
Filly by Russian Revolution on debut. Half-sister to Group 3 winner Cool Aza Rene. Dam was unraced. Was runner-up in a trial at Gold Coast on April 21 over 1000m. Worth watching for any market moves.
8
M HARLEY
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
7 5 SAXON SPIRIT
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C Munce, Kratzie Racing No. 133, Kratzie Racing No. 132, B A Reckas, B B Tavern Syndicate, A Fawcett, Gate Crashers Racing, A Lazenby, G H Smith, D Willcocks, Mrs J F Messina, P Hauff, B Rae, C A Saxon-Carey, Miss K A Cameron, M J Gatwood, Dosmiester Racing, J J Major, P Shearer & Mrs A F Wales
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 1.2 len behind Hidden Whisper carrying 53kg at $3.30. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Sure to play a major role.
9
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
8 4x WIN STAR
ADAM CAMPTON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Emmanuel Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Sowerby), P Sowerby, L S Sowerby, J M Galluccio, I D Fairbairn, T C L Yu, P D Sedl & A J Yap
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ever So Ready with 56kg at $4.40. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a positive return.
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Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
9 ZIA MARIA
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews), J F Andrews & Ms K M Andrews
Two-year-old filly making debut by Brazen Beau out of Mitta Mary. Dam was a winner of three races. Won a barrier trial over 840m at Doomben on April 7. No surprise to see her in the finish.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Hoops And Armbands, Hooped Cap
10 ZOULINI
GARY DOUGHTY
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
G K Doughty, Mrs G R Newick, Miss K Newick, L A Milligean, G F Townsend, Mrs J Townsend, A Grigg, O Malik, R P Flannery, A Bradley & S Milicevic
Filly by Zousain on debut. Half-sister to four-time winner Everlasting Praise. Dam was a winner of one race. Runner-up in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on April 21. Respect any push in betting.
14
BRANDON LERENA
Black, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 6x37 LANGAN
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R B Heugh, B Clulow, C Kerr, T Deane, Mrs A J Wildie, C J Wildie, P C Wildie, M J Wildie, C M Sheppard, Miss S Manning, A B Fawcett & T J Jenner
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Duke Of Albemarle carrying 58kg at $26. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Murkado carrying 58kg at $16. Needs to improve sharply to figure.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
12 8 SPIRIT FALLS
KELLY SCHWEIDA
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Wilrace Women (Mgr: Mrs J Whalley), Mrs J L Wilson, Mrs A Dougall, Mrs M J Cooper, T L Whalley & Mrs H L Orman
At debut, 8th of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Hidden Whisper with 56kg at $16. Plenty of scope for improvement.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Cap, Royal Blue Star, White Pom Pom
13 0 REGAL ASCOT
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S G McCarthy, S McCarthy, Ms R Pereira, P Bougoure, Miss E MacPherson & Mrs K Normmoyle
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 6 len behind Hidden Whisper carrying 58kg at $101. Doubt he will trouble these.
2
MARK DU PLESSIS
White, Dark Green Spots, Gold Armband And Gold Cap
14 7 STAR OF THE BAR
DESLEIGH FORSTER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms D J Forster, N C Mayne, Mrs C M Mayne, Z N Wilson, P A Piccone, Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger), Ms M T Collier & A V Vitanza
At debut, 7th of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1000m, 9 len behind Olivoni with 56kg at $10. Others are preferred.
11
White, Red Diamond Checks, Red Cap