Toowoomba   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

EMPIRE OF JAPAN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Kelpum's Keeper should find the front with Einstag and Miss Leana on his heels. RUTHVEN RUSH (4) gets a wide barrier to deal with but has shown good enough potential to date. Suspect they roll forward and attempt to slot in as he did last time out. MISS LEANA (8) keeps running honestly. She has placed at all bar one outing. Has not been helped at the gates though. LADY BARBAROSSA (6) was in the betting at her debut back in February. Had a break since and will be better suited as the trips get longer. MINNIE VEGAS (7) Showtime filly from Heaven's Choice who is on debut. Has only trialled once and was successful. Watch the market. KELPUM'S KEEPER (2) looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ruthven Rush a solid hope.
1 3 BOSS MODE
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Strong Bloodstock Kusama (Mgr: B Armstrong), J Greensill, C McGuire, L Christopher, D Byron, B McMahon, C Philp, T Triffitt, Ms K McGain, Mrs A Clifford, R Knuppe, R LOWE, A Coorey, I Gabriel, C Bougoure, M Hooper, B Potter, M Hinton & J Horgan
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast 2yo Hcp on July 19 over 1015m, slow going 2 len behind Sussusudio carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Strong chance.
12
CHELSEA BAKER
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
2 5 KELPUM'S KEEPER
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
H F Black
Jumped at long odds at debut, did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wanted Hillbilly carrying 58kg at $31. Promising three-year-old gelding who is ideally placed to take this out.
3
ROB THORBURN
Gold, Red Vee Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
3 8633x OKANUI
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Gunsynd Lodge (Mgr: D G Yeates)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Rockhampton Mdn April 11 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Universal Harmony with 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Trading Room with 55kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
4
COREY BAYLISS
Red, Red And Blue Quartered Cap
4 23 RUTHVEN RUSH
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Miss A T Reedy, Miss E M Reedy, R E Krause, Mrs S L Krause, D N Meara, A M George, P G Newton, Mrs K Newton, C A Wilkinson, Mrs C T Wilkinson, W G Green, Mrs J Green, G Batzloff, T D Batzloff, B W Tynan, Ms K J Herring & B A Hamlet
Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sweet Hesitation with 58kg at $7. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly carrying 57kg at $2.50. Close to a win and another bold showing is expected.
9
STACEY CALLOW
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves
5 0x DAIQUIRI HILL
TONY GEORGIEFF
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M Georgieff & D A Georgieff
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 11 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Dragonne Rouge carrying 56kg at $21. Others preferred.
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Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 5x LADY BARBAROSSA
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S Hammer & Mrs B Stewart
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Trading Room with 56kg at $4. See how she returns but has ability.
7
LESLIE TILLEY
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
7 MINNIE VEGAS
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss V L Thompson
Kevin Kemp trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Makes debut on home track so may well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.
6
NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
Pink, Cerise Seams And Pink Cap
8 x3722 MISS LEANA
MICHAEL NOLAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
A R Franke, A W Kelly, M D Fitzgerald, D J Dawson, R J McTaggart, C D Tait, W S Brewer, P Anderson, S F Buckle & P J Mcgrath
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Metalcraft with 56kg at $5. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 54kg at $4.40. Key runner.
11
OLIVIA WEBB
Purple, White Omega, White Omega On Cap
9 NORTY FORTY
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs B Stewart, Ms P M A McGovern & Mrs S Hammer
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Prince Fawaz out of Forty Winks purchased for AUD $ 25,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth at Gatton over 860m. Watch for any market confidence.
2
MONTANNA SAVVA
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
10 x35x4 TAYLOR'S RAGE
GLENN RICHARDSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S J Kirk, W R Mccartney, B A Schwarz, Mrs T J Kirk, B Applewaite, A I Guy, Mrs S M J Kirk & B E Kirk
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on July 29 over 1050m, slow going 4 len behind Next Legacy with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Dalby 2yo Mdn on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind King Of Geraldine carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Prefer others.
13
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Emerald Green, Pink Maltese Cross
11 4 TUESDAY
ASHTYN REEDY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P R Reedy, G Batzloff, Mrs T D Batzloff, T Butler, Ms V L Horsburgh, D K Collins, Mrs R G Hansen, D W Hansen, N W Hansen, Miss T G Hansen, A M Fitzgerald, B J Fitzgerald, D L Skinner, D E Fry, Mrs S J Fry, G M Fry, Mrs S A Freeman, R S Freeman, B A Swan & Mrs W S Swan
Was at big odds at debut, 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 870m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind I'm Lucky Two carrying 53.5kg at $26. Among the chances.
10
KELSEY LENTON
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves
12 0 LITTLE MISS BOOM
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Miss A T Reedy, Miss E M Reedy, R E Krause, Mrs S L Krause, D E Fry, Mrs S J Fry, G M Fry, D J Hockey, Mrs K Beer, K Blair, Mrs T L Ferguson & Hopetoun Farm (Mgr: M J Webster)
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Anders' Style with 56kg at $151. Backs up quickly but has the job ahead.
8
K YOSHIDA
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves
13 6 ASPEN COWBOY
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Miss V L Thompson
At debut, 6th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 55kg at $18. Others preferred.
5
JADE METCALFE
Pink, Cerise Seams And Pink Cap
14 5 EINSTAG
MICHAEL NOLAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger)
At debut, second last in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 870m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind I'm Lucky Two with 57.5kg at $12. Will be there at the business end.
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CHELSEA BAKER
Red And Gold Stripes, Quartered Cap
15 09 CLEARLY NOT
VIC HEADING
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
V B Heading
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on July 13 over 1000m, 16 len behind Gozo carrying 56kg at $151. Last start ran last of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Metalcraft with 56kg at $151. No thanks.
4
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap