Mackay   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Ladbrokes Odds Surge Class 1 Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +2m 1100m-W/Post; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.70)  

Plenty of pace from Set The Sails, Torque Of Dreams and He Goes Boom ahead of Henry's Blade. HENRY'S BLADE (2) is a former Victorian resuming for a top barn. He's placed fresh and has trialled sharply with race-rider Stanley aboard. Wins comfortably if presented on song. TORQUE OF DREAMS (6) is a leader who deserves the Maiden win here, bet a $2 favourite. Draws low, and she keeps improving. SET THE SAILS (3) found better form beaten 2L at Townsville first-up. Butler rides today and the longer sprint suits. He's proven second up and can make the finish. HE GOES BOOM (1) will be around the mark if he puts his best foot forward. Wiggins is a positive jockey switch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Henry's Blade if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 41385 HE GOES BOOM
TOM BUTTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T C Button & Bergelicious Racing (Mgr: S Mackay)
Most recently 5th of 12 at Townsville Cl1 on March 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chartwell carrying 57.5kg at $14. Before that 8th of 14 at Townsville 0 - 55 on February 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Spontaneous Choice with 59kg at $8.50. Worth thought.
6
R WIGGINS
Sky Blue, White Diamond Sash And Cap
2 3146x HENRY'S BLADE
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
J A Lehmann, P F Oram, Mrs K Oram, S Crosland, D J Sullivan, M G Hunt, S J Glare & Mrs C G Frohloff
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Kyneton Bm58 October 22 over 1209m, 5.5 len behind Manchego carrying 61kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1247m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Danxia with 59.5kg at $2. Everything points to a big return.
1
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Gold, Maroon Diagonal Halves, Maroon Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 346x5 SET THE SAILS
STEVEN ROYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, J R McDonald & B J McDonald
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Townsville 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Mishani Maverick with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Townsville Bm60 on July 28 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Hell with 58kg at $26. Is a second up winner and among the better chances.
3
JACKSON MURPHY
Orange, Yellow H
4 40958 TSUNAMI FORCE
TRACY SIMMONS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J M Serra Campeao & T L Simmons
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on March 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind More Stylish carrying 54kg at $41. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Me Time carrying 55.5kg at $61. Looking to others.
3
SHAE NIELSON
Royal Blue, Light Blue Crosses Sashes And Sleeves, Royal Blue And Light Blue Quartered Cap
5 55228 GREYLIST
TOM F SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs E Beak, J C Beak, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams), T F Smith, B K Rawlinson & Mrs K Rawlinson
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl2 on March 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Parade Ground carrying 54.5kg at $13. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 55 on March 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind More Stylish with 57kg at $6.50. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
6
JACKSON MURPHY
Gold, Blue Armbands, Red Cap
6 23221 TORQUE OF DREAMS
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
I J Corazzol
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1300m in the wet defeating Miss Comaneci with 56.5kg at $2.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Townsville Mdn on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Raffy's Girl carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Leading player again.
2
ADAM SEWELL
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
7 8x77x WELL RESTED
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
L S Manzelmann, Miss T J McMullen, T J Lethaby, A R Garrard, Miss B L James & J D Manzelmann
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Twin Hills 0 - 50 September 21 over 800m, 8 len behind Show And Go with 55kg at $17. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Dingo Bm45 August 24 over 900m, 7 len behind Cinderella Man carrying 55kg at $17. Happy to work around.
5
C MC IVER
Purple And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Yellow Cap
8 8 CLEVE
JENNIFER HATFIELD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Dual acceptor. Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Querida with 58kg at $61. Looking to others.
4
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts Vee And On Sleeves