Ipswich 14 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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VALE BRIAN CHRISTENSEN Maiden Plate 800m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: +2m Entire. |
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Cliffs Hanger is the likely leader at a keen tempo.
Veteran mare LOVE AND PAIN (5) returned from a ten-month spell and was lining up for only the second time when a desperately close second over 870m at Toowoomba last start. Only needs to show a little natural improvement off that run to be taking this out. LUMINOUS GIRL (6) has finally struck some form of late. Closed well but found one better last start over this distance at Warwick. Nicely drawn and should give a good account again. CLIFFS HANGER (2) is a new arrival in the Sonya Dixon stable and is first-up after a four-month spell. Failed to place in five starts in Victoria but was competitive in better races than this at the start of last prep. Good enough to win - betting holds the key. LADY ESTELLE (10) had her chance but finished a distant third on debut recently over 870m at Toowoomba. Can do better with that race experience now on board. SUNSET ADIOS (9) showed pace but weakened on debut last start over 1000m. Likely improver dropping back to this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Love And Pain to win.
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VEGA FIVE
GARY DUNCAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs M L J Shaw, J Duncan, Mrs C J Heard, Miss C M Duncan, Mrs J A Marmin & B J Marmin First starter by Lucky Vega out of Phoenix Claws. Finished third at the latest trial. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
5 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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| 2 | 4680x |
CLIFFS HANGER
SONYA DIXON 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG D M Cross Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Jumpin' Jewellette with 57.5kg at $20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Moe Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bruiser Murphy carrying 58kg at $12. Should be ready to run well first-up for a new stable. |
1 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 3 | 49x |
IT'S KAOS
JOHN JOHNSTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG D A O'Sullivan, J L Johnston, I Burke, T W O'Sullivan, T Leslie & B Herrmann Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Galavino carrying 52.5kg at $8.50. On debut fourth of 7 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Elusive Domina with 58kg at $2.70. Will be thereabouts. |
8 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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| 4 | 669 |
KID MCKINLAY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms J Russell Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Inverell on July 18 over 1050m, 8 len behind Dormelletto carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 9 at Gayndah on June 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Revantas carrying 57kg at $12. Makes very little appeal. |
8 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 5 | 6x2 |
LOVE AND PAIN
SHARON CROXFORD 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P Mills Second-up. First start 6th of 12 at Murray Bridge on September 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Capitalex carrying 53kg at $91. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba on July 25 over 870m, nose behind Kiskaboom with 58.5kg at $7. Seven-year-old mare who has raced just twice - plenty of scope for further improvement. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 6 | 55932 |
LUMINOUS GIRL
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (J P Bruce), D & L Alford (D G Alford), D C Armanasco, Mrs E J Armanasco, C A Davey, P J Elmore, B W Fledler, Mrs R Johnson, K C 19 (Miss K E Crichton), K R Monteleone, B L Pace, Red Donkey Racing (J Kallus), T W Riggs, The Dream (D B Mohr), T Theuerkauf, S Thompson & L S Timms Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Warwick on August 4 over 800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mashean with 56.5kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 24 over 800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kinki Fish carrying 56kg at $26. Made headway last time. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
4 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 7 | 9237x |
MISHANI SENORITA
DONNA STANBRIDGE 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw May 22 over 800m, soft track; 12 len behind Outatick carrying 56kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Warwick 3yo Bm58 February 23 over 800m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sweet Hesitation carrying 56kg at $19. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
9 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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MISS VADER
GREGORY CORNISH 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs Y Day & K K Day Four-year-old mare (Invader - Petronas) who has not been seen at the trials in 14 months. Watch for any market moves. |
7 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 9 | 7 |
SUNSET ADIOS
JOHN SMERDON 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG C M Miller, Ms T Hopkins, S Hopkins, Mrs R S Campbell, Mrs J L Airey, B P Sanderson, I C New, J D Chevalley, S R Murray, J Frewin, D J Simmons, D C Vogel, M E Linane, M M Coughlin, Miss A Jennings, L B Davey, A D McClure & B R Millgate At debut, failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Maria Clara with 58kg at $5.50. Open to plenty of improvement. |
6 JACE MCMURRAY |
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LADY ESTELLE
PAT WEBSTER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs D M Clark Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba on July 18 over 870m, 6 len behind Touch Base carrying 54kg. Well in commission that day so she lived up to expectations - one to follow. |
3 LESLIE TILLEY |
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