Townsville   07 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES MAGNETIC ISLAND MILE OPEN Handicap 1609m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 8m 1000m-W/Post; Out 3.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.6).  

Genuine tempo from Mooloolaba leading Such A Whit. MOOLOOLABA (4) has grown a leg since joining the new stable with four wins and a second from five outings all over this track and trip. Racing with a lot of confidence now and is the one they all have to run down. DAWN STRIKE (7) got the job done last time out and will have taken some confidence from that victory. In the mix. SUCH A WHIT (5) has placed over this course and distance and is drawn to get across easily from gate two. Can play a role in the finish. EROE (6) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mooloolaba to win.
1 9x0x9 THIRD REALM
JEFFREY CAUGHT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
J P Caught, Ms S L Rowe, A J Williamson, Mrs L N Williamson, D J Woodhouse, Mrs K A Woodhouse, Mrs A L Forster, M B Forster, Mrs K A Kennedy, P Kennedy & S J Caught
Second-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Hcp on June 23 over 1609m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Speed Legend with 66.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; ran last of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Queen Eliz on November 11 over 2600m, 9 len behind Muramasa with 54kg at $26. Needs more time.
4
ASHLEY BUTLER
RED AND WHITE CHECKS, BLUE SLEEVES, RED AND WHITE CHECKS CAP
2 x0008 SAYL
LINDSAY HATCH
8YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
G D Popp, M P Pape, A J Osborne, K P Johnstone, S P Johnstone, J Lee, J D Parfitt, E H Mcdonald, M J Watt, Mrs L R Popp, S J Bayliss, A J Robison, Mrs C M Popp, R T McLennan & J H Manzelmann
Last start second last of 9 at this track Hcp on June 23 over 1609m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Speed Legend carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 13th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on June 9 over 2200m, slow going 13 len behind Almairac carrying 60kg at $81. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
N THOMAS
White, Pink Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
3 4688x SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, M R King, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), Mrs N A Mills, C Mills, T J Hammond, G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TMR Rawlins, Miss L M Chamberlain, W D Pedersen, G Maguire & J L Chivers
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm90 May 4 over 1835m, 4.5 len behind Wapiti carrying 55kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Doomben Cl6 January 10 over 1350m, soft track; a neck behind Hollywood North carrying 60kg at $15. Bold performance expected.
6
C WHITELEY
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
4 11112 MOOLOOLABA
GEORGINA HOLT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
T G Lines & C J Lines
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl6-Sw on May 25 over 1609m, nose behind Olympic Korchnoi carrying 58.5kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 May 7 over 1609m in soft going defeating Indictment with 59.5kg at $1.30. Right in this.
6
MS L MORRISON
WHITE, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES
5 37274 SUCH A WHIT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J J Manzelmann, J L King, G Fitzgerald, D R C Davis, Mrs T M Davis, G R Wilson, Mrs J H Symons, S J Hurford, Miss S R Vella, R J H Law, M E Findlay & J Nix
Last start 4th of 8 at Mackay Hcp on July 4 over 1560m, 5 len behind Acrophobic with 54kg. The race before that from last on the turn second last of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on June 18 over 1560m, 2.75 len behind Acrophobic with 56.5kg at $11. This is well within his grasp.
2
MS C JOKIC
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES AND CAP,dark blue collar
6 6x701 EROE
BOB MCGUIRE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R C McGuire & Mrs A McGuire
Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track 0 - 60 June 23 over 1609m in soft going defeating Betta Al with 54kg at $26. The race before that 12th of 15 at this track Bm55 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Obliquity carrying 60.5kg at $151. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
TYLER LESLIGHT
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 8x461 DAWN STRIKE
JOANNA HASSETT
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J L Hassett, Ms E A Hassett, Ms S V Hickmott, G A Grant, Mrs J J Felix, Miss S Althaus, J P Saunders, Mrs N E Saunders, D P Althaus, C M Tapiolas & T C Fitchett
Most recently won by 3 len at Home Hill Bm50 June 29 over 1460m on a soft track defeating Defrosted carrying 59.5kg at $4. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm58 on June 23 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cavente with 55kg at $26. Last-start winner worth including
5
S SHEARGOLD
AQUA BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP