Townsville 09 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CHRYSALIS MEDISPA QTIS Maiden Handicap 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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Expecting Spirit Ghost to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. LECONFIELD (1) switched from the Waller yard and found a place here first-up, backed off the map. His Sydney metro form stands out, and he's on a quick back-up. Fitter and he'll take beating. DASHING GYPSY (7) is the likely threat building on her placings here and at Mackay. Butler sticks and will give her every chance. OVERWATCH (10) switched from a smart Snowden yard in Sydney and looked a run short resuming at Cairns. She's disappointed since showing plenty early doors, but Wiggins sticks and she's up to winning in this company. CAPRICORNUS (6) rates well enough on the near miss at Mackay, but the 3kg claimer has to manage a wide barrier. Gets in well regardless. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Leconfield.
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LECONFIELD
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, J R Watson, R Watson & P J Watson Second run back. First-up after nine months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Hold My Halo carrying 58.5kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Strong Trade with 56.5kg at $4.50. Sure to run well. |
8 MS L MORRISON |
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FONEELEVEN
JEFFREY CAUGHT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J P Caught & Ms S L Rowe Four-year-old gelding (Tassort - Candy Bridge). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Townsville over 850m on July 21. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward barrier. |
18 I FRY |
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COMBAT CRUSADER
RACHAEL SINGLETON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss R G Singleton, J A Holsman, G Venianakis, Ms K M Evison, D P Martin, Mrs G E Martin, J I Singleton Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 12 at Warwick Mdn on March 12 2024 over 1350m, 0.8 len behind Too Much Makeup carrying 58.5kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Kembla Grange Mdn on September 14 2023 over 1300m, 8 len behind Bolero Belle with 59kg at $21. Looks very hard to beat. |
13 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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OSCAR BOOIE
MICHAEL GEANEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K T Geaney, J P Harding & J C Schroder Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Ipswich Mdn June 6 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Queenstar with 60kg at $6.50. On debut fourth of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn May 25 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Absinthe Cat with 60kg at $8.50. Must be respected. |
3 ADAM SEWELL |
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URIS
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Kellie Buckingham, G Perry, M Dodds, B Butler, T Kane, G Dowling, S Vaughn & C Sutcliffe Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Livewire Lass with 58kg at $6.50. On debut second of 7 at Cairns 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 19 over 950m, soft track; a nose behind Bledisloe carrying 57.5kg at $10. Later. |
15 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 6 | 36743 |
CAPRICORNUS
RICKY VALE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P Cheimardinov, P A Radford & N T K Radford Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 26 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Ravenite with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 4 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Over Draft carrying 59kg at $71. Shouldn't be far away again. |
11 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 7 | 532 |
DASHING GYPSY
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C J Garland & B S Green Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Golden Octavian carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Here's To Power carrying 57.5kg at $20. Close to a win and gets her chance. |
7 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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SO YES IT IS
FRED WIELAND 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Toowoomba Mdn January 4 over 1100m, 5 len behind Addicted To Julia carrying 58kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Ipswich 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 18 over 800m, soft track; 4 len behind Giliana carrying 58kg at $4.50. Betting will be key. |
12 S CORMACK |
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| 9 | 327 |
SPIRIT GHOST
LILIANA MCCORMACK 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Golden Octavian with 56kg at $21. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Bombinate carrying 57kg at $7. Looks tested on latest effort. |
6 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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OVERWATCH
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S C Massingham, W G Massingham, Lobs (Mgr: B J Finegan), P Short, C R Massingham, T L Clark, Mrs R Massingham, J C Massingham, Miss E M Massingham, G J Massingham, D P Massingham & Miss K A Massingham Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 9 at Cairns 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gem Of Scots carrying 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keep At 'Em carrying 55kg at $12. Fitter and looks set to improve. |
5 R WIGGINS |
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TINDER SWINDLER
RENEE SCHLUENZ 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R A Schluenz, J A Lewis, C T McPherson, S M Rossi, P E Rossi, Ms M A Lewis, E Cifuentes & B A Lewis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Ingham 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, nose behind Pardon The Purr with 57.5kg at $7. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1100m, 7 len behind Beautiful Lies with 59.5kg at $2.70. Sure to be thereabouts. |
14 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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TOO MANY KISSES
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Rapisarda Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Be Quiet carrying 56.5kg at $21. On debut second last of 8 at Wyong Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Stratafy with 55kg at $41. Has claims if presented on song. |
13 LEAH MARTYN |
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BOLD SANTOS
GRAHAM HUGHES 3YO BLACK GELDING 56.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash At debut, sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Whatta Mission carrying 55kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply to threaten. |
2 JASON TAYLOR |
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MOHAWK WARRIOR
RACHEL SHRED 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C D Shred, K Z Shred, N R Carucci & R J McNab Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Beautiful Lies with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Foxy Heart with 58kg at $61. Needs to find a lot more. |
4 RACHEL SHRED |
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LICHFIELD ANGEL
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG K Buckingham, G Perry, M Dodds, G Dodds, P Vaughan & S Lawson Last start 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hold My Halo with 56.5kg at $81. The start before that second last of 9 at Cairns 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Gem Of Scots carrying 56kg at $15. Looking to others. |
19 JASON TAYLOR |
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THE PALACE
TASHA CHAMBERS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Dianne Cooper Most recently 5th of 10 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on July 29 over 1050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Next Legacy with 55.5kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 12 at Rockhampton 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Upturn carrying 54.5kg at $31. Not keen on her chances. |
16 MS T CHAMBERS |
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WEBS
MARGARET A PRESTON 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs M A Preston Most recently 7th of 13 at this track 2&3yo Hcp on July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Time To Prophet carrying 54kg at $151. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Golden Octavian carrying 54kg at $6. Passing. |
9 N THOMAS |
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IL FAGIOLO
MEGAN PURVIS 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG C Russo, A Russo & G Russo Most recently struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Hold My Halo with 56.5kg at $101. The start before that 4th in a small field at Ingham 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pardon The Purr with 59.5kg at $9.50. Not doing enough. |
1 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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ARTURETTA
LILIANA MCCORMACK 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M J McCormack Last start 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hold My Halo with 53.5kg at $101. Before that 5th of 8 at Cairns Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Innovates carrying 54kg at $26. Others look to have her measure. |
10 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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