Dalby   27 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

DR. IAN KEYS MEMORIAL Class 3 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: Out 2m 600m-300m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.54).  

Solid early tempo with Mr Wandji and Naval Anthem capable of leading the way. TOUCH OF GRACIE (9) was far from disgraced last start at Doomben when tackling tougher opposition. Faces a far less daunting assignment this time and well placed to make a return to the winner's circle if anywhere near her best. THE DEPUTY (2) returned in the best possible way at Toowoomba when scoring by a head. Should improve with that run under the belt and looks the main danger. TANGO FAME (5) knuckled down strongly to get the verdict here last start. Tougher this time but gets some weight relief to assist. VISUAL ELEMENT (10) returns for the Hatch stable. Yet to salute fresh but strips fitter for a Toowoomba trial and is worth considering on best efforts. Could just need the run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Touch Of Gracie to win.
1 x5150 HANG FIVE
S O'DEA & M HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), D Mitchell, J Millman, G Rynne, P A Karlsson, This Can't Loose (Mgr: B J Mccabe), G van Peperzeel, B Rizzo, D Gallagher, M A Gray-Spencer, S M Guy, Mrs J Ramesh, L F Robins, T Winkley, D K Baldwin, D J Newberry, A Hunter, V Tchilinguirian & Ms J Williams
Useful type. Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Brave Maso carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Metalart carrying 60kg at $21. Poor run last time but he is better than that.
16
BORIS THORNTON
BLACK, GREEN YELLOW DISC AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
2 x22x1 THE DEPUTY
DALE GROVES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K M Banks, D B Fleming, C J Banks, S G Mauger, D J Ryan, Miss R C Sawtell, Ms K R Bochmann, A C Hazzard, M L Reck, Mrs P L Reck, Miss C Burgess & M J Haack
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a head at Toowoomba Cl2 June 8 over 1300m defeating Kitri carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on January 28 over 1406m, head behind Georgie Get Mad with 59.5kg at $7. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
9
W D O'CONNELL
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 x0243 MR WANDJI
T J DOUGALL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan
Useful gelding. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Bm62 on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tango Fame with 61kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on May 21 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Oughton carrying 60kg at $17. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
2
JAKE MOLLOY
WHITE, PURPLE SASH AND QUARTERED CAP
4 1x0x0 NAVAL ANTHEM
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J A Evans, A Abou-Eid, S C Horn, M Khodr, S A Butler, D P Cavallo, J M Brooks, S Devine, Mrs A Devine, G Karatzas, F Mazzone, H N Bradburn, W A Lewin, Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), D P Titley, J M Silver, J A Fisher, S D Quinn & M Andreadis
Second-up today. Last run second last of 11 at Kilcoy Cl2 on June 2 over 800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Island Tide carrying 57kg at $11. At only start last preparation with blinkers first time; 10th of 13 at Launceston 3yo SWP on November 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Island Warrior carrying 57kg at $19. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
COREY SUTHERLAND
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 98031 TANGO FAME
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), G K Buckley, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), G F J Anderson, D P Courtney, J D Dalton, N W P Exelby, B Tran, M H Wood, R W Aitken, S J Vider, M Dunleavy, C Boyce, C Nelson, J R Storck, C K Brailsford & B R Douglas
Going well. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm62 June 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Fun Sponge with 59.5kg at $3.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on May 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Oughton with 58.5kg at $26. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
6
JAKE BAYLISS
Maroon, Navy Seams Body, Sleeves And Cap
6 1724x SLEIGH QUEEN
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J A Bosma, Ms TM Morrissey, P C Faul, J K Faul, G P Scully, J B Williams, R Noble, G E Harris, R R White, N S Pablecheque, A J Howard, L M Reeves, A J Pegley, J Connell, A Mahoney, A J Cadigan, G R Allen & R S Trainor
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gatton Bm60 February 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bambalam carrying 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 October 22 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Fighting Idol carrying 56kg at $9. Looks up against it.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND AND GO RACING LOGO, ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 41754 MISTA OMEGA
P G WEBSTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LM Berger, DF Bourke, Mrs VR Berger, Rosedale No.1(Mgr: R J Wheatley), RJ Mackenzie, Mrs A Williams, Fill The Esky Racing(Mgr:P J Dal Santo), DEN Butler, Mrs L M Butler, M Alibeyi, M Alibeyi, A Stewart, B J Schneider, Mrs L F Schneider, R P Stahlhut, L C McGrady, C Binge, C Binge Snr & Mrs S Miller
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm62 on June 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tango Fame with 60.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 8 at Esk Hcp on May 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Masterplan with 55kg at $9. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
LESLIE TILLEY
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
8 9x121 MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W P Nugent, B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson & D A Digney
Going well. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Murwillumbah Bm58 June 10 over 1200m in heavy going defeating North Of Eli with 58kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on May 24 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Smiling Zac carrying 53.5kg at $13. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
8
JADE METCALFE
RED, YELLOW W, yellow SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, RED CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
9 11325 TOUCH OF GRACIE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
KO & KC Thoroughbred Racing Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J O'Brien), K J O'Brien, B Oddi, W R Scott, R A Watterson, K W Cockburn, C R Dooley, P N Flood, B M Moody, Mrs K McGilvray, N Hagan, Mrs A L Van Vegchel & Mrs C E Head
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on June 19 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Lubrication carrying 58kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm65 on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Echo Hunter with 59kg at $4. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
3
KARL ZECHNER
WHITE,PINK CHECKS,NAVY YOKE,KO RACING LOGOS,PINK COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES,PINK CHECKED SLEEVES,NAVY HALVED,PINK CAP,WHITE CHECKS,NAVY POM POM
10 2363x VISUAL ELEMENT
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J Dann, A J Wrigley, C N Wrigley, D J Hunter, B P Ruming
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 February 10 over 1890m, 2.25 len behind Van Gogh carrying 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Toowoomba Bm62 November 4 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Uncommon Valour with 54kg at $21. Can get the job done.
4
DYLAN BENNETT
ROYAL BLUE, White And Gold Sash, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE AND Gold ARMBAND, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
11 525x8 OUTLAW JOSEY WALES
KIERAN KIRWIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs M V Kirwin
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at Gatton Bm62 on June 11 over 1100m, 8 len behind Krakarib carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Gatton Cl2 on April 8 2023 over 1100m, slow going 0.7 len behind Albert's In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $12. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
ROB THORBURN
LIGHT BLUE, PINK SASH AND CAP
12 x1860 LARA'S LAULET
PHILIP MINTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K J Orth & Mrs E A Minter
Last start ran last of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on June 19 over 1350m, 9 len behind Lubrication carrying 55kg at $81. The race before that 6th of 9 at Kilcoy Bm65 on June 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fighting Idol with 57kg at $11. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
NOZI TOMIZAWA
LIGHT GREY, BLACK SEAMS, SLEEVES, LIGHT GREY CAP, BLACK STAR CAP
13 227x6 KUBWA
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Caporn Racing (Mgr: R A Caporn)
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Brave Maso with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on December 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jubai Pride with 59kg at $19. Should progress from that first-up run.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
PINK ,MAROON DIAMOND CHECKS, PINK SLEEVES, CAP, MAROON DIAMONDS
14 5x981 TOBA
R G LIPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Mahony, B G Mahony, Mrs R J Lipp, Eureka Cambooya Thoroughbreds, Racing as Eureka Stud Syndicate, Dr T D Lipp, R Raff, Mrs S V Lipp, A Wonka, K F Cronan, Mrs S L Cronan, M J Cronan, Mrs K Kearney, J Kearney & Mrs J A Wilson
At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Gatton 0 - 58 June 11 over 1400m defeating Roman Heir with 59kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 9 at this track Bm62 on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tango Fame with 57.5kg at $14. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
16
BAILEY WHEELER
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
15 52528 REDENTE CHOICE
PAT DUFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T A Smith & P Duff
Resumes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Ipswich Cl3 on May 15 over 1680m, 5.5 len behind Kenyada carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl3-Sw on May 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Denied carrying 57kg at $21. Tested on recent form.
10
PURPLE, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
16 77782 VACATION LEAVE
PAULA BARRON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms H W Yeung, K H Lam & C W Yeung
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Gatton 0 - 58 on June 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Hayaku carrying 56.5kg at $17. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Roman Heir with 57kg at $26. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
14
JAI WILLIAMS
Maroon, Cream four leaf clover
17 67x04 DUSTYIAM
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 4 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Warwick Clb on June 15 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Shotgun Sixtyfour with 59kg at $10. Has to find improvement.
9
NAVY, PINK DIAMOND, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, NAVY CAP,PINK DIAMOND
18 24989 MORE MAX
LINDA GERSEKOWSKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C L Stephan, Miss L K Gersekowski & Miss S L Gersekowski
Dual acceptor. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Gatton 0 - 58 on June 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hayaku with 55kg at $21. The run before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on June 4 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind On Merit carrying 60kg at $61. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
MELEA CASTLE
Yellow, Black Diamond, White Sleeves