Ipswich   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Handicap 1350m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.70)  

Strong tempo with O'reilly's Shout, Runaway Tycoon and Chiaro Di Luna leading the way. RAGING (4) found more like his best beaten a whisker at the Sunshine Coast. Keeps the 3kg claim and has the advantage of an inside barrier. Deserves to break through. RUNAWAY TYCOON (5) has the gate speed to manage the sticky barrier and was tracking positively before the latest. Goes well at the track and is a player. ELROY (15) comes back to a sprint and is better than the form line suggests. Has a soft barrier and he can't be discounted. IONACELTIC (3) resumes and has switched from the Waller yard. He will race over further but has ability and placed his only run here. Has trialled twice and Jones' booking suggests he will be ready to go. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Raging.
1 8 ALARMING
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind King Boom carrying 60kg at $51. Need this too.
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MS N BERIMAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 9 UP THE CREEK
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Team Valor Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Irwin)
At debut, got back early 9th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on June 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Call Out carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Will need to improve sharply.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Green, Red Vee And Cap
3 2867x IONACELTIC
JACK BRUCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), J B Hutchison, B L Pace, M Whelan, T D O'neill, J R Martin, J W Sykes, L J Chapman, C McKenna, D Joyce & Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce)
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn January 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Rothsphene with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shelstein with 56.5kg at $7.50. Anticipating he can hit the ground running.
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ANGELA JONES
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves Red Stars, Stars On Cap
4 52533 RAGING
WAYNE NUGENT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Digney
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Lucifer's Way with 55kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Dalby Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Stop The Tape carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Expected to be fighting out the finish again.
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JADE METCALFE
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
5 x3335 RUNAWAY TYCOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
W E Williams, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas), J MacLean, A K Voller, B N MacDonald, S P Anderson, M A Tobin, M A Gray-Spencer, Mrs V A F Schweida, D J Haddock, H M Delaney & N Howell
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on June 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Scheherazade carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Abender with 58kg at $15. Decent claims.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
6 447x0 IHAVESEENTHELIGHT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby), D Anderson, G Condon, Kenmore Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), C Long, M Lowe, Full House Racing (Mgr: M W Lowe), J L Pollock, E Sakareassen, Mrs K Sheedy, W Thomas, C Vagg, Walsh Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Walsh) & Mrs T Freeman
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Golden Cross with 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on December 18 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Autumngirl carrying 59.5kg at $9. Unlikely to feature.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Shocking Pink, Light Blue Checks, Seams Sleeves
7 0 CHANCE DE LUNE
JAN AITKENHEAD
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T D Smith
Dual acceptor. Was at a huge quote at debut, 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Jaggery with 58kg at $101. Doubt he will trouble these.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Pale Blue, White Diagonal Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
8 724x6 ARGERICH
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J C McIntosh
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on June 4 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind Battesimo carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind You Kay Squeeze carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and is a marginal hope.
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COBI VITLER
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 60 O'REILLY'S SHOUT
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B J Costello, J B Costello, K Costello, M J Costello & M J Boyle
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, faded in the straight 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Giselle Abeel with 56.5kg at $26. Last start ran last of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 20 len behind For Better carrying 60kg at $101. Prefer others.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Black Cross And Cap
10 x5254 SATURDAYS GIRL
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E G C Ritchie
Last start 4th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1660m, 3.5 len behind Easy Love with 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1640m, slow going 3 len behind Jillaroo with 56kg at $7.50. A winning chance.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
11 x46x3 EJAY'S FIREFOX
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A N Parravicini, K Parravicini, Miss A Parravicini & Ms T L Burkhardt
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lady Zaydi carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Princess Toro with 56kg at $14. Harder.
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OLIVIA WEBB
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
12 3589x RED HUSSY
BROOKE AINSWORTH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Glenn Walter Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Walter)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Benfica Lass with 55kg at $61. On debut third of 9 at Ballina Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Shannon's Legacy with 55.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Emerald Green Quartered Cap
13 8x009 MISTER SWEET
VIC HEADING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
V Heading
Last start ran last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1350m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Giselle Abeel with 56.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at Gatton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Spring Daze with 58kg at $101. Likely to struggle again.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
14 x8665 CHIARO DI LUNA
LOUIS PEOPLES
5YO  GR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
L C Peoples, Sharks On Three (Mgr: L J De Jersey), N A R Peoples, R Doherty, P J Davis, D Knox, P Ekeberg, D Costello, P Caspers, S Miller, G P Dittmar, S Dillon, G M Phillips, L Frost, Mrs L E Murray, Ms J F Trinder, B J Trinder, B Pavitt & Ms J Thornhill
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1170m, 8 len behind Cosmic Proportions carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Brodies Voyage with 54.5kg at $14. Needs to do better.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Maroon, Royal Blue And White Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Pom Pom
15 0x675 ELROY
KIM C ANDERSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms K C Anderson & M A O'brien
At the latest run second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Durban Harbour carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1640m, slow going 6 len behind Jillaroo carrying 58.5kg at $51. Well placed and can return to form.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Pink, Black C
16 0x070 PREACHABULL
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
At the latest run second last of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Risk For Reward carrying 57kg at $101. The race before that 7th of 11 at Moree Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Doitlikemaxwell carrying 57kg at $151. Prepared to leave alone today.
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Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
17 67675 MAGICAL EYE
BRIAN GENTLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1350m, slow going 12 len behind Pharoah's Prophecy carrying 56kg at $101. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Borogoru carrying 56.5kg at $151. Outclassed again.
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Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Sleeves, Collar And Cap
18 9x056 SUPIDO ROSE
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A M Ladbrook, W L Ladbrook, R D Codd, K G Ladbrook, B P Ladbrook & G C Ladbrook
Last start 6th of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gagnante Enchere with 56.5kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 9 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Make A Call carrying 56kg at $41. Passing.
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Gold, Lime Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap
19 x7698 PHOENIX STORM
DOUG & GRAEME LANE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L Lane
Last start second last of 9 at Kilcoy 4yo+ Mdn on June 19 over 800m, 7 len behind Brave Cowboy Bill carrying 57kg at $18. Before that 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Private Equity with 58kg at $51. Unlikely to feature.
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W D O'CONNELL
Orange, Red And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Red Cap