Dalby   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

THE FINCH ENGINEERING GRAND FINAL SPRINT Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.73)  

Moderate pace only with He Da Boss leading Laid Back Bon. HE DA BOSS (1) fought on well for second last start over 1100m at Toowoomba, making it two minor placings in a row. Will appreciate the drop in grade. Sure to be competitive. VERY DEMURE (10) returns from a spell of nine weeks and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished eighth at Sunshine Coast over 1000m when first-up last time in work. In the mix. OKANUI (3) resumes but was readied with a nice trial and placed in the lone attempt at this track and trip. FABARA (6) is a Graff filly from Classy Manhattan on debut. Fitter for two trials. Worth watching for any market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,10,3.
1 50x22 HE DA BOSS
SHARON CROXFORD
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Mills
Third-up today. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 21 over 1050m, 2 len behind Copper Star with 57kg at $16. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Magic Moz with 58.5kg at $4.60. Hard to beat.
6
HARRISON SHAW
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And White Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
2 52472 IGOTMYMINDONYOU
NICK KEAL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I N Gamble & N J Keal
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on March 14 over 1100m, neck behind Fred's Memory carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Before that 7th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Cosmic Grace with 59.5kg at $31. Went close last time. In form and will be hard to beat.
10
KELSEY LENTON
Purple With Gold Diamonds, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves With Gold Cap
3 7284x OKANUI
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Gunsynd Lodge (Mgr: D G Yeates)
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Bell 2yo+ Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Roigard with 58kg at $5. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw August 9 over 1100m, soft track; 18 len behind Einstag carrying 58kg at $26. Capable of a bold return.
8
CHRIS TAYLOR
Red, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
4 0x250 BRONZE MEMORY
JIM HANNA
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J A Hanna & Mrs D K Hanna
Last start ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on March 14 over 1100m, 11 len behind Fred's Memory carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Amore Sirena with 56.5kg at $8. Can't see her figuring in the finish.
5
ISABEL JESSOP
Maroon, Light Blue Sash And Sleeves
5 6x3 BETTY BOOM
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Who Run The World (Mgr: T L Whalley), Mrs C M Mayne, Mrs V L Hawthorne, Miss K Lam, Mrs J Collins, Mrs C B Thom, Mrs E Wotherspoon, Mrs M Lindemann, Mrs F M Wotherspoon, Dr B Fjeldsoe, Mrs N Collins, Miss K L Morgan, Mrs T A Ferguson, Mrs L J Whatling, Mrs S M Collins, Mrs L M Morgan & Mrs C A Robin
Second-up. First start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track Mdn on September 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Manpower carrying 54kg at $17. Went for a spell before returning 3rd in a small field at Gatton Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 860m, slow going 1.4 len behind Sure Start with 55.5kg at $4.60. Hard to beat.
8
Deep Navy, White Hearts, Pink Sleeves And Cap
6 FABARA
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B J Hewitt, Mrs A M Hewitt, B E Gray & Mrs P J Gray
Three-year-old filly making debut by Graff out of Classy Manhattan. Purchased for AUD $ 600 (Inglis 2026 January Online Sale). Fifth at Beaudesert in a 900m trial on May 8. After that sixth at Beaudesert in a 900m trial on January 12. Worth watching for any market moves.
3
STACEY CALLOW
Sky Blue, Red Cross, Black Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 9636x I'LLTELLYOUAFTER
RENITA BEATON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
C S Duffy, K Fowles, J H Stuart, C Kearney, Mrs D Kearney & A M Lennan
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Casino Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Castle Of Cards carrying 53.5kg at $2.15. On debut second last of 10 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw August 31 over 800m, 6 len behind Seams Logical with 52kg at $31. Others rate better.
4
Red, Black And White Checked Band and Armbands, Red Cap
8 PICK OF THE BUNCH
STEVEN HARDY
3YO  GR/BL  FILLY 56.0KG
R J Bunch, Mrs T A Bunch, Miss M R Bunch, Miss M R Bunch & Mrs B A March
First starter by Encryption out of Secondofmay. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Worth watching despite a difficult draw.
9
REECE O'CONNELL
Orange And Black Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
9 36 SHOWN THE DOOR
BEN AHRENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G Darke, L A White, G J Condon, T W E Morris & N P White
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1050m, 2 len behind Ibegood carrying 56kg at $4. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Gold Coast 3yo F Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cool Moon with 59kg at $8.50. Can do much better and shapes as one of the top chances.
6
Black, Fluorescent Orange Stars, White Sleeves, Fluorescent Green Cap
10 8448x VERY DEMURE
NEVILLE O'TOOLE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D J O'toole, Mrs D P Black, Mrs R M Kidner, Mrs T A Kreutzer & S A Ryan
Filly back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn January 16 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Silver Smash carrying 53.5kg at $20. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn October 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Silk Sonic with 54kg at $21. Definite winning hope.
2
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Light Green, Red Vee, White Cap
11 90x43 LAID BACK BON
GREER DOIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G G Doig & R L Doig
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Roma on February 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bush Battle carrying 55.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Wandoan 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 900m, 1.75 len behind Athol Mac with 55.5kg at $6. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
7
KAYLA BARKER
Black, Yellow Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 45x56 LA SWISH
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D G Harrison & J M Fitzgerald
Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 21 over 1050m, 6 len behind Copper Star with 56.5kg at $4.20. Last start 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on March 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Fred's Memory with 55kg at $20. Not going well enough at this stage.
10
Red, Red And Blue Quartered cap
13 9x JAKEBRAKE
RAVYN WARZECHA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss R L Warzecha & W G Warzecha
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1350m, on a slow track; 31 len behind Vandevelde with 56kg at $91. See how he returns.
10
K YOSHIDA
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
14 0x MIGHT IS RIGHT
LEIGH WANLESS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L D Wanless
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 12 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1050m, slow going 17 len behind Wax On Wax Off carrying 58.5kg at $151. Resumes today and would rather give him this.
4
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
15 8997 REVA'S CHOICE
GREGORY CORNISH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss S A Drake
Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Majestic Louvre carrying 54.5kg at $91. Before that second last of 10 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1120m, slow going 16 len behind Nine Mill carrying 57kg at $71. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
1
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Pink And White Quarters, Lime Green Cap
16 x707x FLERTINO
GILBERT BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw February 24 2025 over 1175m, 8 len behind Bon Holler with 56.5kg at $201. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn January 24 2025 over 900m, 16 len behind Soho Artist with 54.5kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
Pink And Purple Diamonds, Purple Sleeves And Cap