Gatton   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BARRIER REEF POOLS Class 1 Plate 860m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True.  

Plenty of speed with The Louvre, Spicy Duck and Spartus leading Idhana and Jacka Stands Alone. THE LOUVRE (6) got the job done over this course and distance on debut and Metcalfe stays on top. Again gets the benefit of her 2kg claim and a strong first-up showing would not surprise. SPARTUS (4) has been thereabouts in all three runs since joining the new stable and will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the break. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. The well-related JACKA STANDS ALONE (3) (half to 2xG3 winner and G2 placed Raiment) hasn't done much wrong with a win and a placing from two starts to date and has to be included in calculations while fresh. IDHANA (1) resumes and can run a bold race fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,4,3,1.
1 x517x IDHANA
RODNEY HAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R T Hay
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Toowoomba Cl1 December 21 over 870m, 4.5 len behind Kentucky Rose carrying 53.5kg at $18. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Dalby Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Rubix Love with 58.5kg at $3.50. Can return with a bold run.
4
CHLOE LOWE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands and Cap
2 7390x SCRIBBLE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss T L Hansen, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard), M Currey, New Horizons (Mgr: G R Emery), Mrs S Hart, Mrs A Watkinson, J H Attard, Mrs B Nason, A Dennis, Puntants Racing, J S Hockam, J W Evans, I J Duncan, See Ya In The NT, Mrs B M Phelan, Bluecrew8 , R G Jones, Ms D S Woofe & R D Black
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 February 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Central Park carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously first up; second of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 October 25 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind No Name Frank carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Might need the run.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 13x JACKA STANDS ALONE
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Webster, Danter Racing (Mgr: P Briggs), W R Webster, Mrs J E Stewart, W E Lister, K G Bass, Ms R A Bass, J Cahill, Mrs K R Karner, A N Stewart & L K Webster
Half-brother to dual-Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed Raiment. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track Cl1 December 20 over 1100m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Loose Unit carrying 58kg at $2.20. On debut favourite; won by 1.3 len Toowoomba Mdn-Sw November 16 over 1000m defeating Arctic Bear with 57kg at $4.50. Everything points to a bright return.
3
LESLIE TILLEY
Orange, Purple Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
4 5x516 SPARTUS
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe)
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Addition with 59kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Ipswich Mdn-Sw March 21 over 800m on a soft track defeating Shaque D'amour carrying 57.5kg at $1.45. Useful type and can make amends.
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ANGELA JONES
White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lys, Red Cap
5 587x0 SPICY DUCK
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Blyth, Mrs M Blyth, A R Thompson, L A Ashton, D R Bowden, A K Butterworth, M K Conroy, C R Essex, J Hopkins, A C Martinez, J Showler, S D Taylor, J D Viney, Mrs A Conroy, T Meade & Mrs C Meade
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on March 23 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Sir Maurice with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Murwillumbah 2yo Hcp on May 24 over 1010m, in the wet; 14 len behind Shamadan carrying 59kg at $9.50. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
2
MADELEINE WISHART
Orange And White Quarters, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
6 1x THE LOUVRE
LYN BASKETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L P Baskett & W J Baskett
Resumes from a spell after only one run when scored a big 3 len win at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw February 8 over 860m defeating Wise Choice with 56kg at $5.50. Promising type who can get the job done again.
5
JADE METCALFE
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Gold Cap
7 713x6 ANGELIC BOOM
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Kurtz Family Racing (Mgr: J E Kurtz)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Ipswich Bm58 November 1 over 800m, a head behind My Name Is carrying 58kg at $9.50. On debut sixth of 10 at Ipswich F&M Mdn September 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Pacific Pirate carrying 57.5kg at $7. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Yellow, Lime Green Stripes
8 7x318 BOONAH FLASHER
JACKIE CROMPTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J N Hannaford
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Rose Noir carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that won by 3 len at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw March 1 over 870m defeating Kool Bruce with 56.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and deserves another chance.
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KELSEY LENTON
Yellow, Black And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
9 23x30 DIBBA DOBBA
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Z Pasoski
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm65 on April 12 over 800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Bad Forest carrying 55.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind A Touch From Fayt with 55.5kg at $31. Looks tested again this line-up.
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White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
10 50x98 STELLER EAGLE
MARK CURRIE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, R Bates, A L Gee, D L Guihot, H J Stewart, Mrs D S Stewart, P L Curley, Mrs S Webber, J Samson, L Panjari, B W Livy, R J Brooker, S C Beattie & Mrs E M Kratzmann
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 19 len behind Runaround Sue with 58kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on September 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Like Smoke with 55.5kg at $11. Outclassed.
3
JADEN LLOYD
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
11 55042 LEVAR
KYM AFFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K Afford
Last start 2nd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm65 on April 12 over 800m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Bad Forest with 51.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 7 at Monto Clb on March 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tetchy with 57.5kg at $12. Close to a win. Maybe a place.
6
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Silver, Two Black Conjoined Horseshoes And Sleeves, Seams Cap
12 51x43 HEY PUMPKIN
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
P W Webster & K A Webster
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Roma on March 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Areya Tuchuzy carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 11 at Roma on April 19 over 900m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gold Revolution carrying 57.5kg at $4. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
16
CHLOE LOWE
Orange, Purple Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
13 269x4 ALLEZIZZY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M E O'Connor, Mrs R M O'Connor, D J E O'Connor, R J Berry & Mrs S K Charnock
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Booga Ray carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, head behind The Underground carrying 56kg at $8.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
1
Purple And Navy Blue Quarters, Navy Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 53261 KAYTEE WISDOM
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
M Ikeda, K Takimoto, Ms Y Takimoto, Mrs S Takimoto, Y Ozaki, O Ogawa, H Misawa, K Isozaki, T Mizuno, K Tanaka, A N Woff, Mrs J C Munro, P M Hegedus, C A Gale, L Dellevergin, M A McCrory & W E Hammond
Most recently favourite; won by a head at Ipswich Mdn-Sw April 24 over 800m in soft going defeating Hasana with 55.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Hare Street with 56.5kg at $15. In winning form but harder here and might struggle.
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Pink, Emerald Green Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Cross Cap
15 639x9 COLTMAN
GARRY SCHWENKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G R Schwenke & Mrs J L Schwenke
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Lismore Cl1 January 5 over 1110m, 6 len behind Impendor with 55kg at $101. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Bowen Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Spec Of Silver carrying 59.5kg at $5. See how he returns.
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Red, Yellow Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
16 70x7x TIGER TIE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Y Tsukahara & Y Hoshino
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm70 on August 19 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Maguro carrying 54kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Doomben in the G2 Champagne Clss on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bittercreek carrying 57kg at $26. Won trial at Doomben over 840m on April 8. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
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Blue, White Quarters, Pink Armbands, White Peak