Ipswich 30 May 2026
GOING: H(9)
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GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Heavy 9 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.52) |
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Nothing to run them along so the pace looks even at best. The well-related EDGE OF INFINITY (9) (half to G2 winner and 2xG1 placed Osipenko) resumes here but showed enough when last in work to warrant consideration for a race like this. Can feature while fresh. VIDEO VIXEN (8) has been knocking on the door throughout this prep and finds another good chance to finally get off the mark. Draws low and gets in well with the claim. Taking seriously. FLYING AKEED (12) couldn't live up to market expectation first-up on the Gold Coast poly but was warming late. Better for that and can improve sharply. MYSTICAL GEM (6) returns and makes her stable debut for the Chau camp. Was good in her only run last campaign when beaten narrowly at Pakenham. Has trialled well in readiness and can make a bright start in the new colours. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Edge Of Infinity.
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ALMOND GOLD
BRADLEY SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B J C Smith Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on April 16 over 800m, 2 len behind Jada Rose carrying 57kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Jardin De Lys carrying 58kg at $10. Can run a bold race. |
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ARDIE THREE
JACK BRUCE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), O T Bruce, W W Doughty, R A Bonnici, S J Carroll, P G Goldring, D Keltie, R W Milne, P Mulder, L Taylor, L S Timms, W A Turner, G C Walker, S J Wherby, Miss R E White & P G Wildermuth Three-year-old gelding making debut by Ardrossan out of Nellie Bly. Purchased for NZD $45,000 (Gavelhouse 2024 Thoroughbred 18 March auction). Was third in a Deagon barrier trial over 1050m on May 12. Can get off the mark straight away. |
8 M HELLYER |
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BOWLING HARRY
PAUL BUTTERWORTH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M R Blyth, Mrs A Conroy, T Meade, P K Butterworth, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), S Maguire, P J Young, A R Thompson, P Groombridge, B Bird, D R Bowden, R Broadhurst, M J Brown, L Palaziol, J P Russell, B J Ryan, J D Viney & The Met Crew (Mgr: M R Blyth) First starter by Harry Angel out of Divine Day AUD $ 90,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Half-brother to five-time winner Divine Vicky. Dam was a winner of one race. Runner-up in a trial at Doomben over 1000m May 7. Worth considering. |
11 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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DISPARATE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Wingspan Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge, G Funnell, Widden Stud, Bundarra Breeding and Racing, Torryburn Stud, Sledmere Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, Miss S Kaur, A C Hall, P Trianta, S J Lake, J Colley, A Rush, J Connolly, C A Lord, C S Nevill, J M Mewis & N G Rogers Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Riez Souvent carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fortysecondstreet carrying 59kg at $3.40. Rates highly and is sure to run well. |
2 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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GIRMAY
JACK BRUCE 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), K Salagic, P M Bednarek, R I Darrah, D McKillop, Ms C A Irwin, K W Muller, P K Perrins, Office Supplies (Mgr: J Turner), P J Jackson, G L Morton, W Frendo, N Bruce, M B Cranston, A R Williams, P D Brownsdon & D K Smith Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Star Of The Bar carrying 58kg at $3. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Doomben in the G2 Spirit Of Boom on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Vantorix carrying 57kg at $91. Rates highly. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. |
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MYSTICAL GEM
ALLAN CHAU 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R D Griffiths, P Baker, Dr J C Cleeland, D Di Giacomo, C G Gibson, G R Kleeven, G Manthey, Mrs B M Phelan, Mrs G C Psaltis, N S Psaltis, Dr E Ryan, K A Ward, A J Brand, H Healy, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Sweat Sisters (Mgr: S Pavlovic) Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Listening Is Doing carrying 57.5kg at $13. First up last campaign 4th in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 2025 over 1000m, 8 len behind Silent Shares carrying 56kg at $12. Won a Gold Coast Poly trial over 1050m on May 19. Keep safe. |
3 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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TINTAURA
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs G A B McAlpine Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Far Beyond carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on October 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nanterre with 57kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more. |
7 RON STEWART |
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VIDEO VIXEN
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: T C Heinrich) At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Opetaia carrying 56.5kg at $17. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Toro Chase with 52.5kg at $10. Maybe a place. |
1 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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EDGE OF INFINITY
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG C J Waller, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, I Bruce, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, J J Swain, Big Red Racing (Mgr: M J Emmerson), BFJC Racing (Mgr: A P J J Walsh), Mrs S L Piper, Mrs J Breen, Mrs F Mcmaster, Mrs G M Inwood, Mrs P L Kelly & M F Ko Half-sister to Group 2 winner and dual-Group 1 placed Osipenko. Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Doomben F&M Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Marunouchi carrying 57kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw January 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Nandina with 52.5kg at $101. Looks all set for a positive return. |
2 CHARLIE BENNETT |
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ESCAPE BEACH
MARCUS WILSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd, B L Hannon & M J Wilson Resuming after a four-and-a-half month break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1553m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Pierant carrying 56kg at $2.30. On debut second last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn December 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Express Delivery with 58kg at $51. Might need this hit-out. |
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SEAGOE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), K Salagic, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), R I Hitchcock, R S Canceri & Mrs J A Canceri At debut, 5th of 9 at Muswellbrook Miss Finland on May 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Hulaland carrying 58kg at $13. Sure to be hard to beat. |
4 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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FLYING AKEED
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr K C Lam Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1150m, 3 len behind Sikka with 56.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather Rating 40 on September 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Speedy Smartie carrying 57kg at $81. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
4 NICK HEYWOOD |
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STRENUOUS
MARCUS WILSON 3YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG W S Racing, W S Racing Ladies 1, Mrs P Pietromonaco, Mrs M Harris, Mrs V Shailer, M Malone, Mrs D Billiau, Mrs R Cowell, Ms M Horton, Mrs B Wilson, Mrs S O'Sullivan, Mrs C Hohnke, Mrs K Brett, Mrs K Raineri, Miss K King, Mrs K McCurley, Mrs R Clarke, B Hannon, M Death & Mrs H Zappone First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Giapponese with 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Grafton Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1206m, 6 len behind Another Cashie carrying 56.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns. |
5 BORIS THORNTON |
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SHALAA STRIKE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A M Johnstone & Ms L McGee Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 10 at Gatton Mdn on April 26 over 860m, 8 len behind Lucky Man carrying 55kg at $18. Second-up second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, 14 len behind Far Beyond with 56.5kg at $81. Hasn't done much to inspire. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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YAKITORI
ROB BOWEN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs M E Bowen Most recently 6th of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tuesday with 55kg at $31. Before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Paciera carrying 54kg at $20. Looks tested against this line-up. |
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