Ipswich 23 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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POCO VINO Maiden Plate 1100m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +8m Entire. |
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A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. ZOUSTROLOGY (8) has been racing in stronger Maidens and made good improvement at Eagle Farm last time. Has an awkward barrier but will likely push forward, and the in-form Ben Thompson is a key jockey switch. GRAM (1) resumed in the same contest and led before folding up badly when well supported. He'd switched from a top Victorian stable and had come off a 1.3L defeat at Caulfield Heath. Jones replaces Thompson, and she's likely to skip across and ride the speed. Has the ability and quick improvement is on the cards. BEAR OIL (5) debuts and has won his last three trials. 2kg claiming apprentice Jett Newman sticks from the two most recent, and the blinkers are applied. Maps for a soft run and a bold effort is on the cards. VERONA GIRL (12) hasn't set the world on fire but resumes owning two Doomben trial wins. Delivered by 4L over 1000m in the latest and Cejay Graham sticks from those. Jumps from the inside barrier and has to be kept very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zoustrology to win.
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GRAM
TONY GOLLAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B Hansen, Nine Mile Investments, P Hancox, High Calibre Racing, T Metuamate, Zunkers Syndicate Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Desanto carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Espana carrying 59.5kg at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be right in the finish this time. |
11 ANGELA JONES |
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HUSSON'S TREASURE
OLIVIA CAIRNS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs N Gassner Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Deep Kharma with 57kg at $18. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Galavino carrying 58.5kg at $51. Improver in the mix. |
7 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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LOPE BY NIGHT
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG B J Costello, J B Costello & M J Costello Most recently 4th of 10 at Gatton Mdn on April 10 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Shamouti carrying 54kg at $6.50. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Naturally Lit with 52.5kg at $51. Peaks and won't be far away. |
2 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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LUCKY MAN
PAUL N NOLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, MWJ Edwards, Mrs A Edwards, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, B J Tobin & Mrs K M Tobin Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn July 31 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Motorbike carrying 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw May 17 over 870m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Wantsomemoreofit with 58kg at $9. Will need this hitout. |
13 JAKE BAYLISS |
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BEAR OIL
RENITA BEATON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J S Streat Renita Beaton trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Good draw will assist chances. A bold debut is on the cards. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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MAGIC INVADER
CHRIS ANDERSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), M R Whitten & Ms S M Witt Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Desanto with 57.5kg at $51. Before that 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Youre Not The King with 56kg at $8.50. Will find this easier and cannot be underestimated. |
5 M HELLYER |
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OLE ALI
MICHAEL HEMMINGS 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), N E Richards, F J Natoli, A F Natoli, B M Burgess & K Strange Second-up. First start second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1000m, 15 len behind Vesper Lynd carrying 56kg at $101. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 33 len behind Aliquam with 59kg at $81. Not keen. |
6 JASON TAYLOR |
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ZOUSTROLOGY
JACK BRUCE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (J P Bruce), R I Darrah, Ms M Ghidella, Ms K Ide, Ms R Ghidella, O T Bruce, K P Crandon, B Culham, Mrs A Harris, G C Harris, Mrs T Hehir, J Slade, Kiwi Art (S K Tisch), N Rehtla, Mrs M Roberts, S Slade, Woongarra (Ms C H Forrester), Tiger Tales Racing (Z Radel) & M Stilwell Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Youre Not The King with 58kg at $4.60. Last start 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Desanto with 57.5kg at $11. Can improve. Hard to beat. |
10 BEN THOMPSON |
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DARE TO LOVE
LAURIE RICHARDSON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B V Stenner, L J Richardson, G S Danckert, H Schollbach & M R Kirwan Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1005m, slow going 5 len behind Spectorious with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ballina Mdn on November 25 over 1015m, slow going 1.3 len behind Darling Take Care with 56.5kg at $31. This harder. |
8 BRANDON LERENA |
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DEMES GIRL
NEIL HOCKING 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S D Rane Last start 2nd of 10 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 860m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Another Veuve carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Naturally Lit with 54kg at $151. Others look to have her measure. |
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GOODONYA THELMA
VIC HEADING 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG C J Wilson Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1000m, 13 len behind Brave Emma with 58kg at $91. Returned from break 6th of 8 at this track Mdn on April 16 over 800m, 9 len behind Jada Rose with 58kg at $91. Later on maybe. |
3 FREDERICK LARSON |
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VERONA GIRL
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A Betts, K S Swindail, Mrs K M Swindail, A O'sullivan, B Schumacher, T D Dall'Osto, Ms K Lowis, M Wight, P A Gream, E K Betts, Miss B A Betts, C J Betts, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, J E Nolan, W J Harris & Mrs B E Harris Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Nightline carrying 56kg at $18. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1350m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Vandevelde carrying 56kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BEL FIRE
KENNITH PERRIN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG K M Perrin Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 860m, slow going 13 len behind Another Veuve carrying 55.5kg at $51. Others look better prospects. |
9 W D O'CONNELL |
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