GYMPIE   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

SUCCULENT AUSTRALIAN BEEF RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 850m

Track: AW     Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong tempo over this journey.
1 x221x BOBBY IS KING
TREVOR STEPHENS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
S A Clarke, Mrs S L Newing, R J Newing, S E Wright, M Williams, N M Daniels & G A Pride
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw June 5 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Crazy Mikki with 59kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Rainbow Lass with 59kg at $10. Needs more time.
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BREA HARRISON
Royal Blue And White Quarters And Cap
2 3764x ITALIAN VIRTUOSO
LINDSAY GOUGH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss R L Scott, Mrs R Stephens, Mrs S K Charnock & R J Berry
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 December 20 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Ariat carrying 58.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 10 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm58 November 1 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind West Cork with 59.5kg at $26. Other runners rate better.
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MITCH GORING
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
3 7x172 KING INVINCIBLE
MELISSA KELLY
6YO  BLACK  GELDING 61.0KG
L C Kelly & D J Hill
Last start 2nd of 8 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sutherland carrying 61kg at $2.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 19 over 870m, 6 len behind Revalene with 57.5kg at $2.60. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
5
D R SMITH
White, Green Crossed Sashes
4 2x123 NINE CIGARS
BARRY GILL
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M M Gill, Miss A M Ratten & Mrs K M Davey
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Bm55 on July 19 over 850m, 0.8 len behind Sunshinyday with 61kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Bundaberg Bm55 on June 21 over 850m, 2.25 len behind Flying Rupert with 60.5kg at $4.60. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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MINONETTE KENNEDY
Black, White Spots, Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
5 18026 PAPER COWBOY
TREVOR THOMAS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
T B Thomas, Mrs K J Thomas, B C Andrews, N R Guntzler, J Carmody & R Carter
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 7 len behind Levar with 57kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm55 on July 19 over 850m, head behind Sunshinyday carrying 57kg at $4.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
CHELSEA FRANCIS
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
6 521x3 SHE'S MY LADY
GEOFF HARDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G D Hardy
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Warwick Mdn Cl1-Sw on August 6 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Zaydi with 58kg at $15. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aerial Arsenal carrying 54kg at $81. Improver with winning prospects.
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M BUTLER
Light Blue And Gold Halves, Light Blue Cap
7 25516 ABSOLVE
KYM AFFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently 6th of 8 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sutherland carrying 55.5kg at $5. The run before that won by a neck at this track Clb July 19 over 1030m defeating Smackeroony carrying 56kg at $4.60. Among the winning chances.
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MS K GATES
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
8 04743 IGBO
BOB BLACK
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R L Black, Mrs D P Black, Mrs M M Ruff & M E Ruff
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sutherland carrying 56kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 8 at Wondai Bm50 on July 5 over 850m, 4.5 len behind Luminous Waters with 60.5kg at $6. Cannot entertain.
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BAILIE BAKER
Black, White Braces And Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 07175 SUNSHINYDAY
ANDREW MEAD
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S L Pagel & A J Mead
Most recently 5th of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Levar carrying 54.5kg at $8. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on July 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Time To Prophet carrying 54.5kg at $101. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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KAYLA JOHNSTON
Pink, Royal Blue Braces And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 4x697 BRAIDWOOD PRINCE
MALCOLM BAILEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W J Bailey
Most recently 7th of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 8 len behind Levar carrying 54kg at $12. Before that ran last of 9 at Esk Bm50 on July 12 over 800m, 14 len behind King Invincible carrying 58kg at $14. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
KAYLA BARKER
Orange, Green Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 008 HELLUVAPUNCH
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Mrs T Kendrick, M P Murray, Daniel Livestock, R Crawford, M A McLean, M L Planche, Right Syndicate, Lockswins, M S Tyrrell, Miss A Sandvar, Triars, C M Vincent, Kratzie Racing No. 113, D Wigginton, Mrs M Aleksic, D Van der Ryst & Kratzie Racing No. 96
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 8 at Gatton 3yo Mdn on August 1 over 860m, slow going 4.5 len behind Elronte carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that 10th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on July 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gozo carrying 57.5kg at $13. Nice alley and worth including.
4
MS S TIERNEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
12 0x007 BEATLEMANIA
G P FINNIGAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G P Finnigan
Most recently second last of 8 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 7 len behind Sutherland carrying 51kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 11 at Bundaberg Bm50 on July 26 over 1380m, 25 len behind Rapid Dude with 55kg at $51. Happy enough to avoid.
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White, Finnigan Family Crest, Red Collar, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
13 2x30x MUSSEL LINES
G A BLAKE
8YO  GR/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G N Blake
Resuming. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Sunshine Coast Bm58 February 9 over 1600m. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Bundaberg Clb February 1 over 1380m, 5 len behind Just Bingo carrying 53kg at $6. Hard to have.
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KAYLA BARKER
Emerald Green, Yellow Southern Cross Stars And Cap