Cairns   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

I-LEC QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 950m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.11)  

Solid tempo with Got This possessing enough dash to find the front. NORDIC INVADER (1) put in a career-best performance when a close-up second last time out and will be rock-hard fit for this fourth-up from the break. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. TARONG (4) may have suffered from the dreaded second-up syndrome at the latest effort but go on the solid third over this course and distance when resuming. Can bounce right back. GOT THIS (8) has placed in two of three starts to date and is drawn to get a soft run from gate three. In the mix. TALK DIRTY (3) wasn't disgraced at the Gold Coast when facing the starter for the first time and should find this assignment a touch easier. Can improve sharply. PICNIC BLANKET (10) is on debut and any market support must be noted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nordic Invader to go one better.
1 5x002 NORDIC INVADER
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R W McIntosh, R Smith, B J Nally, G N Mcnulty, P J Crabb, A Sullivan, K Graham, A L Dean, A J Spackman, S N Nankervis, C Promnitz, Ten Chain Racing (Mgr: B Griffin), I've Got Five Kids (Mgr: B A Gibson), D J Rides (Mgr: D L Jones) & R J Nankervis
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on August 5 over 1200m, slow going head behind Dubble Hussle carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Out Of Turn with 56kg at $51. Should be prominent again.
12
R WIGGINS
Purple, Orange Diamonds And Sleeves
2 08x SECRET SKYFALL
MATTHEW MCGUIRE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M H McGuire, A Todd, S Nosworthy, A E Smith, P O'Regan, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, B L Hannon, B M Arroita, J Nosworthy, B W Hanke, G R Napier, J Clair, L Szancer, J Wilson & Mrs K Wilson
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Ten Pins with 58kg at $31. On debut ran last of 11 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1000m, 46 len behind Raff Vader carrying 58kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
WANDERSON D'AVILA
Pink, White Horseshoe, Quartered Cap
3 9 TALK DIRTY
BODINE BAILEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S C Massingham, T L Clark, W G Massingham, B F Bailey, Broke Boyz (Mgr: K T Fransen), J G Nicholson, J Bertoncini & H E Walker
Was at big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Benefitsofmine with 58kg at $41. Shows some promise and worth following up.
9
MS L MORRISON
Purple, Orange Diamond And Sleeves, Purple Cap
4 25x36 TARONG
LESLIE GORDY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Kelly, J Kelly, M Kelly, J D Andersen, J J Russell, M J Moore, D Moloney, Catch up beers (Mgr: M Kelly), FellasInc (Mgr: M Kelly) & L J Gordy
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 15 over 950m, slow going long-neck behind Mister Tia with 56.5kg at $8.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Townsville 3yo Hcp on August 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vegameister with 56kg at $21. Capable of a better showing. Major player.
4
ASHLEY BUTLER
Black, Emerald Green Sash And Armbands
5 445x6 EASY GOING GIRL
JOHN MANZELMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann & Maguire Breeding & Racing (Mgr: P A Maguire)
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Bowen Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Foneeleven with 52kg at $10. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Townsville 2yo Hcp on January 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nev carrying 55.5kg at $15. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
10
SAMANTHA POINTON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
6 73x FILLYDELPHIA MISS
JOHN MANZELMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Goldstar Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D C Hayes) & J H Manzelmann
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Mackay 2yo Mdn March 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hi Frank carrying 56.5kg at $21. On debut seventh of 11 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Raff Vader carrying 56kg at $26. Capable of a bold return.
8
S CORMACK
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star and Cap
7 5x FRENCH DRAGON
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 950m, 8 len behind Nooshbahoosh carrying 56kg at $26. Looks tested at this stage.
7
ADAM SEWELL
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
8 282 GOT THIS
JOHN MANZELMANN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
B I Manzelmann
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Middlemount 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Socially Red carrying 52.5kg at $4.40. Before that second last of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 15 over 950m, slow going 5 len behind Mister Tia with 55kg at $61. Can improve again. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
9 37x94 MUSIC GIRL
FRED WIELAND
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
F J Wieland, Mrs L M Wieland, N F J Wieland & Mrs S L Ricetti
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on July 15 over 950m, slow going 7 len behind Mister Tia with 54.5kg at $101. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Gem Of Scots carrying 55kg at $41. Breaks from a wide draw but cannot be underestimated.
11
LAUREN GUERNIER
Royal Blue, White Sash, Stars Sleeves
10 PICNIC BLANKET
JOHN MANZELMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann
First starter by Better Than Ready out of Dont Doubt Da Wife. Half-sister to four-time winner Bush Diamond. Dam was a winner of two races. Runner-up in a trial at Mackay over 1050m August 12. Worth watching for any market moves.
6
AMANDA THOMSON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
11 SPIRIT OF BLUEY
TOM BUTTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
M D Walsh, Mrs S N Davies, M Tsang, M Rodgers, P White, D O Parsons, K J Power, C J King, T C Button, S J Wescon & A Crawley
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Spirit Of Boom out of Super Swell AUD $20,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale) purchase. Half-sister to two-time winner Ain't She Swell. Dam was a winner of three races. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 850m. Watch for any market confidence.
1
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Green Jacket With White Horseshoe, Red Sleeves With Clover, Green Cap White Clover
12 4246x THE KOBAY TRAIN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half month break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Mackay 2yo Hcp April 14 over 1050m, soft track; 10 len behind Krackacan carrying 54kg at $21. On debut ran last in a small field at Townsville 2yo Hcp March 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Nosey Neo with 55kg at $51. Others rate better this time.
5
LESLIE TILLEY
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt