Townsville   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE OPEN Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Choir Boy and Go Getaboy to take up the running at a genuine tempo. CHOIR BOY (5) peaks and his near miss here two back in a 70, stacks right up. Stays down in the weights, and the speedy galloper deserves another chance. BEAU RAIN (6) went close here this grade first-up, jumping $3.4. He's placed in a trial since and flies second-up. Maps well and is good enough. STATS (3) has been knocking on the door, and Wiggins' sticking is a positive. He's in the mix. JOHN JOSEPH (8) improved again, delivering a 70 here over a mile. Comes back 209m for this, but races handy and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Choir Boy.
1 47139 GO GETABOY
STEVEN ROYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Most recently sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track Hcp on May 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rubunkar with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Stats with 61.5kg at $3.90. Not keen on his chances.
5
CHRIS MEEHAN
Orange, Yellow "H" And Cap
2 3506x CONVENER
RICKY VALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 March 16 over 2400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind El Jasor carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 June 15 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Hard To Cross with 60.5kg at $41. Better off following this outing.
6
AIDAN HOLT
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 40153 STATS
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Useful type. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Cairns Hcp on May 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Turbeau carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Hcp on May 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rubunkar with 57.5kg at $21. Thereabouts last time out. Can play a leading role again.
3
R WIGGINS
Orange, Yellow H
4 x3111 SIR GRACE
WARWICK SATHERLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J E Andersen & Ms S E Satherley
On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.2 len at Mackay Hcp April 14 over 1560m on a soft track defeating Caffrey with 56kg at $1.45. The start before that favourite; won by a head at Rockhampton Bm72 March 15 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Get What You Give with 58.5kg at $1.40. Expected to measure right up.
2
W G SATHERLEY
Royal Blue, White Fern, Black Sleeves, White Portuguese Crosses
5 4x824 CHOIR BOY
JANEL RYAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C A Jorgensen, B L Jorgensen, Ms R Jorgensen, R J Lingard, D R Kemp, B A Mcfadyen, P F Stubbs, R A Jones, Ms H Plainer, P Martinez, G R Rea & A Coyle
Useful type. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Cairns Hcp on May 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Turbeau with 54kg at $9. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, neck behind Turn Bird with 60kg at $7. A bold showing is on the cards.
4
S CORMACK
Red, Yellow Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 125x4 BEAU RAIN
BILL KENNING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A W Kiernan
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at this track Hcp on May 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Rubunkar with 55kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on April 30 2024 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Track Tale carrying 58kg at $11. Hard to fault at his best.
2
JASON TAYLOR
Dark Green, Yellow Hooped Horse Shoes, Sleeves And Cap
7 11x46 FROM THIS MOMENT
MICHAEL GEANEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K T Geaney, J P Harding, J C Schroder, Ms M M McMallum
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on May 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Early Fusion carrying 59kg at $16. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track Bm70 on May 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind John Joseph with 59kg at $9.50. Fitter but others are better placed.
9
ADAM SEWELL
Navy Blue, Gold Diamond, Gold Sleeves, Navy Blue Stars, Navy Blue Cap, Gold Stars
8 06631 JOHN JOSEPH
GEORGINA HOLT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P C Corrigan, D A Corrigan, A J Corrigan, Mrs T M Corrigan, D T Corrigan, Mrs R Vandervlies, C G Watson, A Ring, K N Dawson, Ms G Crimmins, R Raco, A Raco, J Scire, J Luci, M Nicolaci, R J Lamendola, A C K 88 RACING (Mgr: P G Taylor), A C K 89 RACING (Mgr: B P Crimmins) & B P Crimmins
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by a neck at this track Bm70 May 16 over 1609m defeating Our Turn Now with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Turn Bird carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Sure to get all the favours from barrier two.
1
JACKSON MURPHY
Royal Blue, Light Blue Hoops, Gold Band, White Sleeves, White Cap
9 47744 BRAD
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr J J Manzelmann, K A Thomas & Mrs M A Thomas
At the latest run in a small field at Bowen Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Under The Limit carrying 55.5kg at $18. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Mackay Hcp on May 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Track Tale with 54kg at $91. Not one of the major players.
1
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap