Doomben   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SKY RACING QTIS JEWEL PRELUDE 2YO Colts & Geldings Handicap 1110m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.92)  

Pretty Dubious to take charge ahead of Betterlucknexttime at a good tempo. The main hopes chased Sunrays home here at this trip a fortnight ago. PRETTY DUBIOUS (2) led that day and have a kick but couldn't hold off the winner when making his debut. Sure to take a lot hit-out and appeals as the one to beat. BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME (1) won two from two in the Spring then was spelled. Raced handy but tired late to finish fourth when resuming in the Sunrays race. Can improve with that run under the belt with senior jockey Ryan Wiggins going on. TORO CHASE (8) won his trial at the Sunshine Coast by panels and looks very slick, while David Vandyke's PENROD (6) also bolted in on the same morning. The latter has come up favourite and is clearly very talented. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pretty Dubious on top, but plenty of respect for the unraced runners if the money comes.
1 11x4 BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Skilton
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 8 over 1110m, 3 len behind Sunrays with 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 2yo SWP October 26 over 1050m defeating Canoodling carrying 58kg at $2.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish.
4
R WIGGINS
Black, Green Half Sun Symbol
2 2 PRETTY DUBIOUS
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs F M Meers, Mrs A L Vromans-Dillaway, Mrs J V Johnston, Mrs K L Chudziak, Miss B K Grant-Taylor, Miss E G Grant-Taylor, Ms A T Stent, Ms K A Perz, Mrs F N Perry, Two Fish Combo Fillies (Mgr: Mrs C R Earel), Mrs A Dumble & Miss M Day
At debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 8 over 1110m, 1.0 len behind Sunrays carrying 55kg at $6. Good enough to take this out with some natural improvement to come.
6
V DURIC
Black, light Pink Checks
3 023 JAGGERY
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
T Schultz, Mrs L M Schultz, S J Williams, R B Shadforth, S M Campbell, A J Shadforth, M W Callow, H J Hickey, T G Collard, B K Cameron, D J Groves & T J Groves
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 8 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Sunrays carrying 55kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Hcp on January 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shaggy carrying 56kg at $17. Well placed. Rock hard fit and is a great chance to break through.
7
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Maroon, White V and Cap
4 MISHANI PRINCE
DONNA STANBRIDGE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Gelding by Kobayashi making his first appearance. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Doomben over 840m on February 11. This might be a bit rich.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
5 MISHANI WITNESS
DONNA STANBRIDGE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by The Mission out of Mishani Sinner. At the most recent trial finished fourth on February 11 at Doomben over 840m. Did not show a great deal at the trials so prefer to see.
9
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
6 PENROD
DAVID VANDYKE
2YO  B/BR  COLT 55.0KG
Yarramalong
Son of Better Than Ready from Prevalent on debut. Lining up after an easy trial win at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m on February 4. Early money suggests he is well above average.
7
ANGELA JONES
navy,red halved,white band,red sleeves,navy halved,white armbands,white cap,navy hoops
7 THEE CREEK
PETER & WILL HULBERT
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG
R J Zuttion, C D Wenck, G Billinghurst, S E King, M S Templeton, W J P Allam, J R T Racing (Mgr: A W Hope), T M Hanley, G Leembruggen, Ms M Porter, Mrs E Kalas, A I Grant-Taylor, M J Dwyer, M P Pitton, P C Ellis, M D Brodie, J M Clauson & A Mirosch
Peter & Will Hulbert trained two-year-old colt lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Doomben. Looks pretty smart so keep an eye on the betting.
5
MARK DU PLESSIS
Black, Gold Shield, Quartered Cap
8 TORO CHASE
JIM MASON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Sheralee Racing (Mgr: M P Sherrin)
Jim Mason trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Effortless trial winner at the Sunshine Coast. Looks ready to run a big race.
8
MS N BERIMAN
Red, Orange Hoops, Diamonds Sleeves, Red Cap
9 5 ARGENTUM ROCK
SCOTT MORRISEY
2YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
C S Flynn, D M Evans, D J Hannay, Mrs L G Hartnett, P T Hope, P D Jones, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), D P Donoghue, Payne Family Racing (Mgr: S J Payne), K G Rees, M J Brayshaw, W P Brennan, G J Carey, M C O'Brien, Mrs J Swain & W J Nicolson
Was at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lucky Lass carrying 58kg at $51. Looks out of his depth.
3
ROBBIE DOLAN
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
10 84x SON OF A LIE
RYAN TYRELL
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C Tyrell, R T Tyrell & Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1000m, 7 len behind Luva Flutta carrying 58kg at $21. On debut eighth of 10 at this track 2yo SWP October 5 over 1050m, 6 len behind Betterlucknexttime carrying 56.5kg at $41. Will improve on what he does here.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Navy Blue Checks, Red Checked Sleeves, white cap, red checks