Ipswich   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

HILLS FENCING Maiden Handicap 1350m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.57)  

From the wide gate Intruder can cross and lead a race without a great deal of pace on paper. INTRUDER (2) has turned a corner recently with a brace of second-place finishes at the Sunshine Coast, including his last run a week ago. Justin Huxtable is back in the saddle, and the pair can go one better this time. LILY'S DASH (8) just battled home in a tougher field on a testing track at Doomben last time out. She will be peaking at the right time, and from a good draw, she can figure in the finish. BETTER DRAW (7) is resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He has the blinkers off, and from the pole position, he is worth including in all combinations. GLOBAL (1) is on debut and hails from the Bevan Laming stable. Use the market as your best guide. ONE DREAM AWAY (13) is worth including in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Intruder each-way.
1 GLOBAL
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Laming Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Three-year-old gelding (Dubious - Jetting To London) who was bought for AUD $ 80,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Trialled on April 22 at Gold Coast over 1000m and finished fifth. Has the pedigree so could measure up without surprising.
8
BRANDON LERENA
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
2 56822 INTRUDER
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P S Farrugia, F L De Pasquale & D F Bonnin
Going well. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Techna carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 20 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Dashing Hope carrying 58kg at $3.60. Expected to go well.
11
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Black Stripes, Pink Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Pink Cuffs
3 0 WHISKEY GLASSES
OLIVIA CAIRNS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M G O'Connell
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Best Coffee with 58kg at $51. Will be better for that outing but he might find this a bit tough at only his second start.
4
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 230x0 GAS BRIGADE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J F Coetzee & S B Poh
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1240m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Joppa Lane with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Statuario carrying 57kg at $9. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
11
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Royal Blue, Red Sash, Yellow Sleeves
5 JUSTAFEVER
BEN AHRENS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G L Willis
Mare by Justify on debut. Finished seventh in a Warwick Farm trial over 798m on May 26 2023. Hasn't shown a great deal in trials leading up to this and inclined to invest in others barring market move.
9
ROB THORBURN
Lime Green, Royal Blue Braces
6 99x7 PHOENIX STORM
DOUG & GRAEME LANE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K J Deacon & Miss E E Johannessen
Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 17 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Morganite carrying 57kg at $151. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Beaudesert Mdn on December 28 over 1300m, 9 len behind Taradale with 60kg at $31. Not keen on his chances.
6
JASON TAYLOR
Orange, Red And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 5856x BETTER DRAW
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
R S Jones, Mrs D M Jones, S P Mayer, Mrs M M Mayer, P J Harvison, D R Ind, C W Stringer, Mrs J Stringer, M D Wiener, J Wiener & S Eckstein
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw October 16 over 2070m, soft track; 11 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 56kg at $7. On debut fifth of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn September 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Heart And Spirit with 60kg at $17. Everything points to a bright return.
1
LUKE TARRANT
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
8 46 LILY'S DASH
RYAN TYRELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms S P Treble & J Forsyth
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Tapati carrying 56kg at $19. Second-up second last of 7 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Editing with 56kg at $91. Well suited here and is sure to play a major role.
3
DYLAN TURNER
Red, Dark Green Sleeves, Lime Green Diamonds
9 0x37 SHAMOUTI
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
C E Holt, W B Davison, F W Cook, Mrs N E Davison, C J Russell & Mrs C M Cook, Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann) & Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Dashing Hope with 57kg at $5.50. Last start 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1240m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kiwi Spirit with 56kg at $13. Shows promise. Among the better hopes.
12
M HELLYER
Royal Blue, Red V
10 507 MISS IMPRESSIVE
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Krayem
Dual acceptor. Most recently 7th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Major Look with 56kg at $201. The race before that 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Network Error carrying 55.5kg at $151. Outclassed.
10
COBI VITLER
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
11 09 THE MESSIAH
GREGORY CORNISH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs R L Graveson & Mrs A Graveson
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 10th of 14 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Dubawi's Girl carrying 56kg at $18. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1690m, in the wet; 19 len behind Zou Big Boy carrying 55.5kg at $21. Looking to others for the winner.
2
MONTANA PHILPOT
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
12 0 DELIGHTED DEELER
INDIANA TURNER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Krayem
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 17 len behind Network Error with 55.5kg at $91. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook.
13
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
13 0x70 ONE DREAM AWAY
GARY DOUGHTY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss J E Clark
Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 7th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on February 26 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Mehretu carrying 56.5kg at $101. Last start ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bold As Brass carrying 53.5kg at $26. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the contenders.
12
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Black Crescent, White Cap
14 50x69 VICTOIRE D'AMOUR
TAYLAH MACKINNON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
D J Sherwood, G R Stalley, M J Stalley, P C Skinner, M Canavan, S T Mcvicar, L Bailey, A D Moodie, E J Bailey, J R Bailey & D Quinn
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Music Fever with 53kg at $11. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1240m, slow going 4 len behind Joppa Lane carrying 56kg at $301. Rates highly. Expected to be in the finish.
5
TIFFANI BROOKER
Red, Navy Sleeves With Gold Seams, Navy Cap And Gold Seams
15 86x08 GALAXY SUNSET
GAYE MARCHANT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Hymet & B W Dean
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Gold Coast Mdn on April 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind Starsarise carrying 57.5kg at $101. Fully tested.
7
JAI WILLIAMS
Orange, Navy Blue Stripes And Sleeves, Striped Cap
16 8900x IMPOSING TIGER
BILL BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W J Brown & R Patorniti
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track Mdn January 13 2024 over 1680m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Dark Thinker carrying 54kg at $151. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw December 2 2023 over 1100m, soft track; 12 len behind Torrential with 59.5kg at $21. Might need a run or two.
13
Pink, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves and Cap