Bundaberg   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

HAIFA LIGHTNING OPEN Handicap 850m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Keen speed battle, with Mr Tangles, Flying Rupert and Clocks Ticking prominent. ABLETT (5) has been flying showing speed in his races. He clearly enjoys the short courses and has the advantage of drawing inside so should be able to hold the lead. Loves running for his apprentice so will carry little weight here. MAXIMUM OUTPUT (1) does come back from racing in metropolitan races just last week. Obviously that is harder. Will go up very strongly in the weights. MR TANGLES (2) rarely runs you a bad race. Both goes here have been sound ones. Has to give a sight. CLOCKS TICKING (6) has only missed once this preparation. At the right distance. Watch the betting with JAMESATELLI (4). SUGGESTED PLAY: Ablett can be a high flyer again.
1 9x236 MAXIMUM OUTPUT
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S Kendrick), LDM Racing (Mgr: C Wessel), G Keegan, P Sweeney, M Hughes, B Appo, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), C Melville, R Carrett, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Wessel), M McLean, M Cain, D Bourke, D Rethamel, D Hillier, B Hooper, S Bourke & JMR Racing (Mgr: M Hooper)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wanda Rox carrying 52kg at $12. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm80 on June 21 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Zouperb with 59.5kg at $31. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
6
MS S TIERNEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 23122 MR TANGLES
DARRYL JOHNSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Togne & J A Togne
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Moranbah Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, nose behind Writtle carrying 56kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at Bowen Sw on May 11 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Chalkley with 61.5kg at $3. Worth plenty of thought.
8
MINONETTE KENNEDY
Purple, Gold Sash And Cap
3 37935 CITY CHICK
MALCOLM BAILEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
L P Sainsbury
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Gympie Bm65 on July 19 over 1170m, 4 len behind Primary Witness with 63kg at $4.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Wondai Hcp on July 5 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Holiday Dreams carrying 59kg at $3. Tested this line-up.
7
BAILIE BAKER
Dark Green, White Spot And Cap
4 x338x JAMESATELLI
GARY CLEM
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
K E Martens, Mrs K R Martens, A D Martens & P A Martens
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Nanango Hcp May 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Medals carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track Sw March 15 over 850m, 2.5 len behind Han Dynasty carrying 58.5kg at $5. Watch the betting.
5
ADAM SPINKS
Pink, Black Spots, Lime Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 x1511 ABLETT
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R T Hay
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Roma June 21 over 900m defeating Enflamed with 60.5kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; won by 1.1 len at Thangool Bm55 June 10 over 800m defeating Hokusai with 60.5kg at $3.30. Nicely placed and is sure to measure up.
1
CHELSEA FRANCIS
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands and Cap
6 x1181 CLOCKS TICKING
DENIS SCHULTZ
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D J Schultz
Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Gladstone Bm55 June 28 over 850m defeating Borneo with 60.5kg at $2. The run before that second last of 9 at Gympie Hcp on June 14 over 1030m, 21 len behind Dare To Share with 55kg at $9. Key runner in this line-up.
3
KAYLA BARKER
Red, White Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 73741 FLYING RUPERT
KYM AFFORD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R T Hay
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track Bm55 June 21 over 850m defeating Nine Cigars carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Gayndah Bm55 on June 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Coltman carrying 61.5kg at $5. Sure to get all the favours from barrier four.
4
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
8 55x72 AMPHAWA
KYM AFFORD
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
K Afford
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on June 14 over 850m, 8 len behind Nine Cigars carrying 60kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd of 8 at Wondai Bm55 on July 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sutherland with 59kg at $4. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
2
MS K GATES
Silver, Two Black Conjoined Horseshoes And Sleeves, Seams Cap