Doomben   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

THE GIBSON Fillies and Mares No Metro Wins Handicap 1350m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Course..  

Salt Lake Betty should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. HEYOKA (6) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in nine of her past ten starts and rarely puts in a poor one. Boasts a win around this circuit and will be cherry-ripe now fourth-up from the spell. Rates the testing material. ONE BEAT NO BEAT (10) is having her first run for the Vandyke barn and maps ideally from gate three. Respect any push in betting. FREELAND (5) has hit a purple patch of late with two wins and a second from her past three outings. Hard to knock mares in form. IMPOSANT (1) has been plying her trade in harder Group 3 company and will appreciate the drop back in grade here. Expect sharp improvement. OCEAN ALPS (2) strips fitter second-up and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,10,5,1.
1 35x60 IMPOSANT
KRIS LEES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Roman Racing (Mgr: A Carusi), A P Agius, Mrs K L Lees, A Carnevale, M A Snowden & B Seldon
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Toy Show on August 23 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Autumn Glow with 53kg at $51. Second-up 12th of 14 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oh Diamond Lil with 55kg at $81. Sure to be prominent.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow Sleeves And Royal Blue Cap
2 828x6 OCEAN ALPS
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Sessarago, C P Sessarago, P J Wright, P D Cash, G J Stark, Mrs S A L Sessarago, R J Knuppe, N G Martin, Wedolikeapunt (Mgr: J A Sessarago), M C Day, A J Stanley, M K Packer & C J N N (Mgr: N Sessarago)
Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm85 on September 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Jonny Da Wolf carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on September 22 2024 over 1350m, 23 len behind Connewarre carrying 58kg at $12. Expecting a much better run today.
11
RORY HUTCHINGS
Royal Blue, Orange Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 x9554 ACE'S IN BLOOM
DAN MORGAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D J Morgan, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, J G Huntley, N J Coomer, J M Mullan, G A Irvine, Ms J Perry, G A Bishop, M Lauro, C Quintal & A Fraser
Last start 4th of 11 at Gatton Cl1-Sw on September 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Moonshine Run with 58kg at $8. The start before that second last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on September 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Kryptos with 56kg at $11. Tested from a wide gate.
13
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
4 24211 ARAMINTA
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T M Lee
Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Dalby Bm62 September 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Brooklyn Daisy carrying 57kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by a nose at Kilcoy Bm60 August 24 over 1200m in soft going defeating Little Vista carrying 58.5kg at $1.75. This is tougher but she has drawn well and you can't knock winning form.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
5 47121 FREELAND
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), L C Henderson, A J Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), M P Purcell, Mrs J P Henderson, Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), J E Cooper & A J Lalor
Last start won by a nose at Ipswich Bm68 September 10 over 1350m defeating Seneschal with 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 20 over 1350m, slow going 0.8 len behind Great Aspirations with 58.5kg at $5.50. Right in the mix again.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Brown, White Epaulettes
6 5x343 HEYOKA
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Proven TBreds(A Walter),ProvenLadySioux(A Walter),Boom Package(T Walter),C Bond,V Dickson,SixthSenseRacing(D Saunders),HaymarRacing(M Horn),J Coakley,J Gourley,Ms K Townsend,W Wilkins,A Pilloni,M & D Racing(M Winks),P Lutze,J Pavey,L Robins,CooroyTenRacing(G Linde),K Luke,P O'Brien & Mrs V Adams
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw on September 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Surprise Honey with 58kg at $18. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on September 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind About To Explode carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Among the main chances.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 00846 IRON GRACE
SCOTT MORRISEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track F&M Nmw on September 13 over 1350m, 6 len behind Margot's Deel carrying 52kg at $51. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at Ipswich Cl3 on July 31 over 1710m, slow going 6 len behind Flying Bat with 54kg at $10. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
9
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Yellow, Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 x4563 LAVONI
BEAU GORMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
N K J Riley
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track F&M Nmw on September 13 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Margot's Deel carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Nmw on August 23 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Formal Display with 54kg at $101. Will be charging home late.
11
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, Aqua Vee And Armbands
9 x0473 SALT LAKE BETTY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N C Mayne & Mrs C M Mayne
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Beaudesert Bm62 on September 18 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Kelly's Landing carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on September 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Better Be Nordy carrying 55.5kg at $21. Still favouring others today.
1
MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
10 x4524 ONE BEAT NO BEAT
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy), B Watson, C Francois, D Harley, G Doherty, G Doherty, H J Morley, J P Bloomfield, M C Voerman, M Ricketts & R Harley
Last start 4th of 10 at this track F&M Nmw on September 13 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Margot's Deel carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Cl6 on August 16 over 1350m, long-neck behind Fat Fingers carrying 53kg at $9. Terrific chance to return to form.
3
EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, White Epaulettes And Square, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 2265x WEXFORD MISS
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
P W Traill
Full-sister to Group 2 winner Waterford. Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind East Harlem carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Xcessive Force with 59.5kg at $12. Expecting a positive return.
7
TAHLIA FENLON
Cerise, Royal Blue Sash, Sleeves And Cap
12 148x7 CASROCK
KELLY SCHWEIDA
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
A Salpietro & Mrs C R Eivers
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Bm75 on September 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pareto carrying 54kg at $9. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on December 18 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Poseidon Ruler carrying 57.5kg at $5. Needs something easier.
5
CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Black Cap
13 76436 HUSS ON FIRST
PHILIP MINTER
7YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
E A Minter
Most recently 6th of 9 at Dalby Bm62 on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Araminta carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Warwick Bm65 on September 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Esjay with 56kg at $4.20. Racing well below best and impossible to recommend.
8
K YOSHIDA
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap