Ipswich   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

GORDON'S GIN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Dubawi's Girl may lead the way over Castelvetrano. FRATIANNO (6) was backed off the map here 12 days ago and lacked finishing dash beaten 2.2L. He will be better suited back to a sprint, and a stack of scratchings leave him the one to beat. BARD OF AVON (5) was expected to win at the Gold Coast first-up and has excusses. He presented off a Doomben trial win and has the tongue tie applied today. A much sharper effort is anticipated. INVISIBLE TARGET (20) wasn't far away at Doomben and benefits from a 3kg claim. Hard-fit and can't be ruled out. CUBANS CROWN (11) resumes for a leading metro yard and has the first-time blinkers applied. Maps well and has to be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Fratianno.
1 0x220 NINJITZOU
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs K L Chudziak, N Keenan, D J Anderson, Mrs J Forsyth, J P Coster, N T Topatigh, B J Fullen, D A Tuivaiti, C Tuivaiti, Mrs P T Beauchamp, G N Smith, Mrs N T Robson, M J Bourke, L D'costa, Miss K J Field, A J Allaries, J A Tuttiett, L T Parnell & Teven Royale Racing
Last start ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Our Benefactor carrying 57kg at $15. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on February 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pele Princess with 60kg at $4.40. Cruel barrier.
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Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 7x ROTATE
DIANE G MURPHY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan)
Dual acceptor. Returns to racing after only one start. Back after six months break. At debut last start got back early 7th of 12 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on September 12 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind I'm Heroic with 59.5kg at $26. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Deagon barrier trial over 1200m on February 18. Not keen on what we have seen to date.
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BORIS THORNTON
Red, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves
3 254x WILL IT SNOW
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Gatton 2yo Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Bonfire Spark with 58kg at $3.80. On debut second of 10 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Head Case carrying 57kg at $3.80. Certainly one to consider.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 9x482 ZOULAR
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Miss S L Covington, S D Armstrong, P B Adijans, B G McCarty, Mrs L G Willoughby, Mrs E Todd, L D Hicks, S A Ford, D F McTaggart, Mrs C F Jeffcoate, G X Ryan, C W Mcleod, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), G Harvey, P A Lanskey, R C Lanskey & W Garner
Dual acceptor. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Warrior Head carrying 55.5kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on February 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Crackenthorpe with 58.5kg at $9. Chance to break though.
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Grey, Krew Racing Logo, Red Armbands And Cap, Grey Pom Pom
5 7x8 BARD OF AVON
BARRY LOCKWOOD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
Second-up. First start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Doomben 3yo C&G Hcp on August 17 over 1110m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Defiant Boom carrying 53kg at $4. Went for a break before returning 8th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on February 22 over 1015m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Ready to fire.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
6 2x426 FRATIANNO
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Crunkhorn, Mrs C Crunkhorn, Miss B Schulte & Ms K Clarke
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1666m, 2.25 len behind Good Philly with 58kg at $1.65. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Deep Focus carrying 58kg at $4.60. Among the top chances.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Navy Blue, White Spots, White Cap
7 NEVER REFUSE
DESLEIGH FORSTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C M Mayne, N C Mayne, G L Catton, A V Vitanza, Ms M T Collier, G M Burgess, C Newman, B P Storer, E J Williams, Mrs B A Keath, Mrs J M Campbell & Ms A Wallace
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Rothesay out of Alyssa Jean. At the most recent trial finished eighth on November 26 at Deagon over 1050m. Looks tested in this line-up.
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J BYRNE
White With Multicoloured Chickens
8 3x325 WYNETTE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P G Moran
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 13 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Azafran carrying 55.5kg at $6. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Mdn on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Zoufani with 59kg at $1.75. Needs to do more to break through.
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Green, White Diamond And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 672x ARABIAN ROSE
JAMES HEALY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L C Healy, J E Pickering, A K Voller, S Richter, Undisputed Racing (Mgr: J B Shea), A S Dillaway, Mrs P J Candia, M P Ivey, J A Garden, A P Leon, C Leon & G A Bramwell
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Warwick F&M Mdn November 18 over 1350m, a head behind Crypt De Pin carrying 58kg at $3.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1447m, soft track; 2 len behind Sweet Justice with 57kg at $9. Best form gives her a decent chance.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
10 4 IT'S A CABARET
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J H Kemp
At debut, 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 16 over 1300m, 2 len behind Rothecate with 57kg at $16. Not here.
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EMILY LANG
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
11 86x CUBANS CROWN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mr G Chappell, Mrs Sally Chappell, Mrs H Thomas, Mr C Thomas, Mrs A Brown, Mr I Brown, Mr I Gream, Mrs M Gream, Mr A Larerescy, Mrs A Larerescy, Mr J Scott, Mrs K Scott
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1350m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Divine Diamonds carrying 56kg at $16. On debut eighth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Able Seaman carrying 54kg at $26. LIkely to race well.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Yellow, Black Spots, Yellow Sleeves, Black Peak And Pom Pom
12 74x27 CHAMPAGNE TOWER
REX LIPP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs R J Lipp, J J McMahon, A McKenna, Miss K J Lipp & J Ione
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Annie One Ready with 56kg at $51. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, 6 len behind Philia carrying 56kg at $6. Racing well. Best form stacks up nicely.
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ANGELA JONES
Royal Blue, Gold Band, Pink cap
13 05x02 DUBAWI'S GIRL
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
G Rapisarda
Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn Sw on February 1 over 1050m, 10 len behind Diamond Epic with 56kg at $15. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ready Grey carrying 54.5kg at $21. Other runners rate better this time.
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MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Orange, Green Band And Armbands
14 8x44 STYLISH ANGEL
REX LIPP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
R G Lipp, Mrs R J Lipp, Dr B Edwards, B M Lipp, J J McMahon, Mrs K J McMahon, Mrs J A Wilson, J Kearney& Mrs K S Kearney
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Ready Grey with 56kg at $2.40. Second-up 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind MacOnda with 56kg at $20. Not going well enough at this stage.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Red Diamonds, Gold Sleeves And Cap
15 8x683 CASTELVETRANO
HELEN PAGE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs H L Page, Mrs J McEwen, Ms A McEwen, Mrs A Izatt, Miss L P M Stephens, Mrs L A England, Mrs C Quinn, Miss T H Quinn & Miss Z E Mcneil
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Warrior Head with 55kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 12 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Breezin' carrying 58kg at $101. Hard to recommend.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
16 8455 BUSKER
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler) & Mrs V A Heathcote
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, 5 len behind Philia carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Annie One Ready with 58kg at $11. Rates highly today can run a much improved race.
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Maroon And White Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 9x047 SUSPICIOUS LOVE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs C D Hampson, Mrs S Schatz, Mrs L Eastaughffe, Mrs C J Scheers, Mrs S K Chapman, Ms K A Perz, Mrs A J Wildie, Mrs K S James, Mrs K L Chudziak, Mrs S A Gagel, Mrs A Richardson, Mrs C A Robins, Mrs D De Pasquale, Mrs L L Conroy, Mrs M L Condon, Mrs C A Bournon & Ms L J Yates
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Warrior Head with 53.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn Sw on February 1 over 1050m, 6 len behind Diamond Epic with 54kg at $10. Tested again.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
18 67x99 SUSPICIOUS AL
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G A Betts, K S Swindail, L J McKay, Mrs K M Swindail, A C Tsakissiris, A Gisinger, T D Dall'Osto, E K Betts, Miss B A Betts & B Schumacher
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Brooklyn Daisy with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1350m, 6 len behind Maragical carrying 58kg at $101. Impossible to make a case.
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Orange, Purple Cap
19 79545 BEST COFFEE
JAMES MOORE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B K A Moore & C H Ngai
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1350m, 4 len behind As Expected carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rhuvaal carrying 57.5kg at $81. Passing.
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White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
20 x4653 INVISIBLE TARGET
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
3YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, Mrs J Edington, Ms L McGee, G J Miller & N J Anderson
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Philia carrying 55kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Promiscuous Girl with 57.5kg at $8. Further improvement expected.
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COBI VITLER
Hot Pink With Royal Blue, Purple And Turquoise Diamonds
21 x6848 WHAT ARTISTS DO
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Waragup Holdings Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on February 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lou Vega with 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn on January 27 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Rock The Sunrise with 55kg at $6.50. Key runner if at his best.
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White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap