Toowoomba   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

David Dow Landscaping Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.9).  

Cracking early tempo with Morganite and Deep Dawn leading the way. EXPLOSIVE DRAGON (5) is improving with racing and was a beaten favourite here in his penultimate start before finishing fourth at Kilcoy nearly a fortnight ago, albeit a well-beaten fourth. He cops a decent gate this time and won't lack fitness so stick with him. Can win. MORGANITE (7) is part of the powerful Tony Gollan stable and he has been showing a lot of pace in his races so far. He finished fifth at Ipswich last start after leading and with the blinkers on for the first time, he could see it through to the end this time. Each way. KEWELL (2) is slowly building toward his first win and followed up a second-place finish at Dalby in his penultimate start with a good third here last time out. He cops a wide gate but benefits from a 3kg claim and is expected to be thereabouts again. MALECON (1) is a locally trained gelding who has been given plenty of time to mature. He has a good draw and can make a positive debut. A market watch is advised. TWOPENCE (12) is each-way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Malecon each way.
1 MALECON
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A Sothmann
Four-year-old gelding by American Pharoah out of Aperitif who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Hasn't trialled so use the market as a guide.
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STACEY CALLOW
Purple White Omega, Purple Cap, White Omega
2 84523 KEWELL
PATRICK SEXTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
F Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, A Coluccio, C A Romeo, W J Ouston, Mrs D P Ouston, D Vitagliani, A N Romeo, G Romeo, P Milazzo, L Sergi, J Mittiga, M Mittiga & Ms D Andrich
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on August 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Decrypt carrying 57kg at $7. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1000m, long-neck behind Lemon Supreme carrying 58kg at $4. Racing well and can break through this time.
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SHANIA WILLIS
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 564x DOWNEY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & B M Currie
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Mdn June 15 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Gaelic Thunder carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. On debut fifth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn April 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Feeashin Moon with 57kg at $3.80. Likely to need this run.
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White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
4 3x39 EVOLEUS
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: D Brook)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 800m, 2 len behind So Bright with 53.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at this track Mdn on August 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Decrypt with 55kg at $3.50. Shapes as one to consider.
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WHITE, EMERALD GREEN SASH AND CAP
5 x9334 EXPLOSIVE DRAGON
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Viva Racing, Rams Old Boys, N J Parker, B B Paine, S R Stahl, M Penhey, S Gale, Let's Get Regional (Mgr: C A Jenkins), J K Connell, Woongarra, E J Sceresini, J A Bellamy, B P Blackley, Goanna Racing (Mgr: H W Goodman), B J Kelly, T P Wagstaff, J W Hickey, S R Macnellie & Mrs Z A Daly
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Kelly's Landing carrying 58.5kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on August 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Trautman carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Certainly worth another chance.
3
LUKE TARRANT
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 2x LUCKY JOKER
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Wallace, S E Perina & A C Cliffe
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Run Lucy Run with 59kg at $10. Can play a major role.
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Red, Blue DIAGONAL STRIPES, Gold Sleeves And Red Cap
7 295 MORGANITE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C E Welsh, Mrs P M George, Ms C A Bird, Mrs A F Ramsay, Mrs J V Moore, Mrs R Bradd, Mrs J M Gollan, Mrs R P Wells, Mrs M A Sheahan & Toks Girls (Mgr: Mrs M Langdon)
Dual acceptor. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Without Delay with 53.5kg at $16. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at Ipswich F&M Mdn on August 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bengal Diamond carrying 58kg at $11. Can turn things around.
4
MADELEINE WISHART
Sky Blue, Pale Pink Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
8 58x JORUM
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
K R Kemp, Ms G T Lalor, P L Winsor, M J Read & Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine)
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Doomben 3yo Mdn March 20 over 1350m, soft track; 4 len behind Typhoon Tip with 55.5kg at $61. On debut fifth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw February 24 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Depth Charge with 55.5kg at $41. Maybe later.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
9 5x7 PROISETTE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & B M Currie
Third race start. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily with blinkers first time; 5th of 8 at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rock The Bar with 56kg at $8. Returned from break 7th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Kelly's Landing carrying 54.5kg at $4. Fitter and is worth including.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
10 2x589 DEEP DAWN
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M C Power, N Morgan, D H T Devine, M Beitz, M Pelly, P G Green, L R Matthews, M King, R Pampling & T K Pampling
Most recently 9th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 21 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Assemble carrying 56.5kg at $11. The start before that led to the turn then faded second last of 9 at Ipswich Mdn on August 2 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Bee Exact carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Worth following up.
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LESLIE TILLEY
DARK BLUE, GOLD five STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
11 809x3 PREVARICATE
JOE GLEESON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer & Mrs K M Gleeson
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on August 17 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind La Mano carrying 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Roma on March 23 over 1200m, 16 len behind Silvanna's Song with 58.5kg at $4. Back in good shape and is a definite top-three hope.
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KARL ZECHNER
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 70x36 TWOPENCE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D W Kratzmann, P A Crowe, D J Lamming, C Clifton, M Swanepoel, D L Guihot, M Neville, N Broughton, J Capuano, D Stiller, B Vagg, Mrs J Hintz, Kratzie Racing No. 83 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing No. 84 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No. 85 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on August 10 over 870m, 0.7 len behind Little Spark with 54kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 10 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 860m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sneaky Too with 56.5kg at $4.50. Rates highly. Certainly worth another including.
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LANDAN SYKES
White, Old Gold diamond sash, Sleeves And Cap
13 383x6 SCOTTVILLE SCOOTER
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms A Bowden, R J Muirhead, Mrs J M Muirhead, L W Mayes, S J Milgate, D Piper, Miss C L Hansen, R J Warrener, Miss S Reeves, R Groocock, M B E Moore, S V Daley, Mrs H J Daley, W N Woodhouse, Mrs S L McKaig & J C Lee
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cash Landing with 51kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn on March 23 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rocky Rich carrying 57kg at $10. Rates highly and should improve.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Green, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
14 46x86 ICHIKA
ROB BOWEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L M Bowen
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 860m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Red Swan carrying 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Ipswich F&M Mdn on August 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hi Jules with 58kg at $21. Will be harder to beat this time.
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MICHAEL MURPHY
DARK BLUE, RED SASH AND SLEEVES, DARK BLUE ARMBANDS, DARK BLUE, RED QUARTERED CAP
15 05x68 MINT STREET
NICHOLAS BECK
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dr J R Hooper & D Hooper
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track Mdn on August 10 over 870m, 5.5 len behind Little Spark carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 11 at Warra Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hairy Bean with 54.5kg at $8. Tested on recent form.
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ROB THORBURN
Royal Blue, Gold Quarters, Hooped Sleeves
16 5538x CONTRICK
R G LIPP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R W Pearson
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track Mdn May 11 over 1890m, soft track; 22 len behind Whyteepee with 58kg at $2.50. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn February 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chinchilla Ahead with 55.5kg at $26. Win would surprise.
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ALISHA DONALD
BLACK, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
17 4x063 WIFE IS RIGHT
K J JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K J & K A Jones
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Hearts Are Racing with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1100m, 4 len behind Divine Gem carrying 56.5kg at $41. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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black, lime hoops, hoops sleeves, quarters cap
18 09x50 FORTUNE READY
TARYN CHURCHILL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A Cavallaro, Mrs J A Lynch & P D Lynch
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Casino Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Pressalong with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cash Landing with 53.5kg at $101. Ready to peak after two runs back and can measure up.
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K YOSHIDA
Yellow, Orange Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
19 56477 NYTHE
COLIN STORCH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss A Barwick & N S Adams
Last start 7th of 11 at Warra Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hairy Bean with 59kg at $11. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Blackall 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dangereuse carrying 60.5kg at $16. Unlikely to trouble these after those country efforts.
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MS FIONA SANDKUHL
HOT PINK, BLACK HORSESHOE, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, GREEN CAP, BLACK STAR
20 x009x TWO TIME GIRL
DARYLL LEGGATT
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D M Leggatt
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Nerano carrying 55kg at $101. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Mdn March 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Basil's Gift carrying 52kg at $81. Maybe later in the prep.
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Red, White Lightning Bolt, Red Sleeves, White Double Armbands