Kilcoy   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

JOHNNIE 'WHISKEY' WALKER APM MEMORIAL CUP RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: True.  

Looks a decent tempo with Ucelle, Herecomesantorini and Silver Glitter leading the charge. HERECOMESANTORINI (2) had a tough trip at the Sunshine Coast a fortnight ago and understandably dropped out in the run home. He benefits from a 3kg claim here, and if he can cross to lead from a wide gate, he could take a lot of pegging back. Stick with him. UCELLE (8) has been battling to see out 1400m in her first 3 starts this prep, and is better off over t200m for now. She has a good gate and is ready to show some worthwhile form. CRAZY EYED FRED (3) is a durable veteran who has not been over-taxed with racing. He peaked on his effort late over a mile last time out, and will appreciate dropping back to 1200m He has winning form around this circuit, and can make amends. Each way value. KOGA NINJA (4) has been thereabouts this prep, and only needs to get it right at the start, to be a top 4 chance in a field like this. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: In another even contest, we like Ucelle at good odds.
1 747x9 READY GREY
REX LIPP
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
RG Lipp, Dr TD Lipp, TJ Howell, M Williams, Mrs K Williams, T Stephan, Mrs AC Stephan, TP Lanskey, DA Lanskey, SR Hughes & Mrs J Hughes
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on August 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bold Julius with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Poster Girl with 55kg at $21. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
8
BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Red Diamonds, Gold Sleeves And Cap
2 49x48 HERECOMESANTORINI
TAYLAH MACKINNON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Clayton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm55 on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Count Nicholas carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on August 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Script Writer carrying 58kg at $7. Rates strongly here and expected to do much better.
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KAYLA JOHNSTON
Orange And Purple Quarters, Quartered Cap
3 18039 CRAZY EYED FRED
RONALD KELLY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss S E Sutherland & P D Druery
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Toros with 57kg at $61. Before that 3rd of 12 at Esk Bm60 on July 12 over 1460m, 4.5 len behind Suprendre with 57kg at $5.50. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
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D R SMITH
Lime Green, Black Sash And Cap
4 41525 KOGA NINJA
STEVEN THOMAS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K L Thomas & S W Thomas
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Cl3-Sw on August 2 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Charmed Passage with 56.5kg at $18. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on July 19 over 1200m, head behind Sense Of Humour with 59.5kg at $4.40. Can turn things around.
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KELSEY LENTON
Black And Cerise Halves, White Sleeves And Cap
5 39077 ALBION SQUARE
BRIAN GENTLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 14 over 800m, 3.5 len behind State In Texas carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that second last of 8 at Warwick Bm70 on August 6 over 800m, slow going 5 len behind Palawa Kani carrying 54.5kg at $41. Happy to overlook.
3
M HELLYER
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
6 990x8 IMPOUNDED
AMANDA PARK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B P Park, Mrs G E Park, Ms A J Park & P A Park
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 8th of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 8 len behind Levar with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on May 23 2024 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Equipage carrying 59kg at $151. Out of his depth.
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AMY GRAHAM
Purple, White Hoops, Purple Cap
7 9x996 SILVER GLITTER
KAY O'NEILL
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
M R & K S O'Neill Partnership
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Gladstone Bm60 on August 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cinderella Man carrying 57kg at $13. Before that ran last of 9 at Esk Bm55 on July 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Chockablock with 59.5kg at $9. Happy enough to avoid.
6
MINONETTE KENNEDY
Hot Pink, Lime Green Motif, Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 8x008 UCELLE
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S J Sutherland, L M Sutherland, J Usher, Mrs H E P Want & Mrs H L Dibetta
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kamariya with 56kg at $101. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on August 6 over 1350m, 5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 52.5kg at $151. Nicely placed and can improve.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Black, Red Double Dollar Sign And Seams Cap
9 46616 GREEN PARK
RODNEY HAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Roma August 16 over 1200m defeating Muiron with 56kg at $3.30. The race before that 6th of 10 at Warwick Mdn Cl1-Sw on August 6 over 800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Zaydi carrying 55kg at $9.50. Will take catching again.
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CHELSEA FRANCIS
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
10 45423 DOUBLESHARKATTACK
JOE GLEESON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A J Barling & S R Barling
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Nanango 0 - 50 on August 9 over 1200m, slow going head behind Fendbar with 59kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 55 on June 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bee Exact with 55.5kg at $4. Others rate better.
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K YOSHIDA
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 04697 KEITANY
RAVYN WARZECHA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
PD & PM Gray
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on August 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Jimmyinthejungle carrying 51kg at $19. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on July 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fort William with 54kg at $101. Hard to enthuse.
2
JADE METCALFE
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
12 74090 MISS HELMUT
NAOMI HEMMINGS
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Last start second last of 10 at Dalby Cl3 on August 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Blue Chip Girl carrying 54kg at $61. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Giggy carrying 54kg at $18. Rates highly and is worth another chance.
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Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap