Ipswich 24 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Plate 1100m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 31) Rail: +6.5 metres Entire Course. (Pent: 5.67) |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a keen tempo. ANDI DON'T CARE (8) is unlucky to still be a maiden placing at her past three starts and strikes a very winnable contest here. Gets the reliable Gollan/Jones combination and should be going very close to shedding the maiden tag. BOOM BREAK (2) resumes here but has hit the top-four in all four starts to date and has revved up for this with a recent trial. Will prove tough to hold out. Former Victorian ZEAMAIZE (5) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced down south. Respect any push in betting. ZALIQUE (7) is facing the starter for the first time but has shown ability at the trials and is sure to be well-educated out of the Dunn yard. Gets 3kg off with the claim and can run a big race on debut. MR STORMY (4) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 8,2,5,7.
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ALMOND GOLD
BRADLEY SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BJC Smith On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Sooboog out of Invincible Storm. Dam was a winner of three races. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Ipswich over 1000m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
9 BRANDON LERENA |
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BOOM BREAK
TONY GOLLAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Z Daly, Wessel Tbreds (C Wessel), Byrne Ford Racing, B Hooper, I Weigh, Felgate Holdings (P Felgate), M D W Racing (M Watson), M Abbott, V Simonetta, N Boyle, B Mcandrew, The Bears Lucky 7 (A Kelly), S Morris, J Paul, J Paul, M Simonetta, Australasian Tbreds (J Bourke), A Kelly & M McLean Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1015m, soft track; 8 len behind Insain carrying 58kg at $4.80. On debut fourth of 12 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Abender with 58kg at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
3 EMILY LANG |
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HEZA ROMEO
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J P Caught, Ms S L Rowe, Mrs A L Forster, M B Forster, D J Woodhouse, Mrs K A Woodhouse, Ms L M Woodhouse, Ms K L Norton, J W Bunt, S J Caught & D J Hambleton Second-up. First-up after nine months sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Toowoomba Mdn on December 13 over 870m, 5 len behind Vega Nova with 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Townsville 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Majestic Blaze carrying 58kg at $4.60. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 LESLIE TILLEY |
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MR STORMY
TONY SHEEHAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T P Sheehan, S J Smith & Mrs L A Doyle First starter by The Mission out of A Little Blessed. Half-brother to seven-time winner Desi Emperor. Dam was unraced. Runner-up in a trial at Ipswich over 800m December 10. Apprentice rides, claiming 1.5kg. Trained on the track and looks one of the chances despite a tricky barrier. |
8 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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ZEAMAIZE
MARK GOODWIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K D McLellan, M A Mclellan & Miss K L McLellan Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hyde Park Corner carrying 59.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Mildura Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1109m, 1.0 len behind Hollywoodboulevard with 59.5kg at $6. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
2 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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APOLLO CREAM
TINA COTSIOPOULOS 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Ms K Cotsiopoulos, D McGregor, Mrs J McGregor, W Odum, D Meze, J G Carters, M D Edser, L R Lloyd, Ms E A O'Brien, Thoroughbred Girls No. 22 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton) & Mrs L Daffy Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Lean Mean Machine out of Cookies 'N' Cream. Dam was a five-start maiden. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Doomben over 1000m. Wait and see what he can do. |
5 M HELLYER |
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ZALIQUE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), Rima Wahine (Mgr: Mrs C A Hellyer), Ms E Jones, Mrs B O'Brien, Mrs J Waterson & Ms D M Beard Three-year-old gelding (Zousain - Fancy Liquor) who was bought for AUD $35,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Full-brother to winner and Group 3 performed Bollinger Miss. Dam was a four-start maiden. Matthew Dunn has him primed for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Runner-up in a Ballina trial over 1000m on December 9. Looks set to run well. |
6 JETT NEWMAN |
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ANDI DON'T CARE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), Gee Racing (Mgr: A J Guarrera) & Sheffield Racing (Mgr: R J Naylor) Second-up. First-up after 11 months led but faded 3rd of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1110m, 2.5 len behind Wootten Hyde with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1000m, neck behind Concession carrying 54kg at $7. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
4 ANGELA JONES |
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BLOODS A RUSHIN'
S W GOLINSKI 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG S W Golinski Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 800m, 10 len behind Mr Playtime carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Brodies Voyage with 56kg at $6.50. Happy to risk here on what she's shown lately. |
1 JASON TAYLOR |
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COSMIC ARC
RODNEY HAY 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R T Hay Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 4th of 7 at Toowoomba Mdn on December 13 over 870m, 6 len behind Vega Nova with 58.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on June 21 2024 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Midnight Affair carrying 55kg at $12. Strips fitter now and expected to figure prominently. |
7 S CORMACK |
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ICEY
JACKIE CROMPTON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG W R Crompton & Ms J J Crompton Racing second-up today. Last start second last of 7 at Toowoomba Mdn on December 13 over 870m, 9 len behind Vega Nova carrying 52kg at $31. At only start last preparation 9th of 11 at Goondiwindi 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Want To Be Proud with 57.5kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
8 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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REVA'S CHOICE
GREGORY CORNISH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss S A Drake Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Dalby Mdn on December 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Version with 56kg at $26. Others look better prospects. |
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SOUND THE BUGLE
OLIVIA CAIRNS 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG M Pothecary, M G O'Connell, H Boon & M Curtin Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track Mdn August 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind She's Fashionable carrying 56kg at $41. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn July 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Champagne Problems with 56.5kg at $51. Might be better off following this outing. |
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