Gold Coast   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE GREG 'GG' HERRING 80TH BIRTHDAY Class 6 Plate 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +5m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.70)  

Genuine tempo from Catwalk Criminal leading Vegas Raider. THELWELL (4) made it back-to-back wins last start on the Sunshine Coast when holding on to score in Open company right down in the weights. Into a Class 6 today, but based on his past two efforts he rates very highly. May need some luck from the draw but he's good enough to bring up the hat-trick. TROIKA (2) resumed in good order at Eagle Farm when working home strongly in a tougher race. Better for that effort and it wouldn't surprise to see him sit a tad closer from the draw today. Can play a leading role. CATWALK CRIMINAL (9) has impressed at the trials leading into this campaign after she didn't come up last preparation. She looks back on song now and ticks plenty of boxes, particularly with her fresh record. INTRODUCING (7) will be better for the fresh run after a long absence and no doubt a firmer deck is a big tick for him too. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Thelwell.
1 0x040 SINGLE TOUCH
BRETT BELLAMY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Sj Racing (Mgr: G A Wilson), B A D Racing (Mgr: W J Mason), S Sampson, S Haldane, J Morris, B J O'Leary, D H Grahame, G R Mount, R D Grunow, P S O'connor, J Thomas, P J Nelson, Mrs L M Jorgensen, A Thomas, One Day (Mgr: T J Merton), G Worrell & O R Worrell
Last start 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gospel Girl with 54kg at $81. The run before that 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm74 on August 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Star Ambition with 61.5kg at $61. Has ability but needs to lift.
7
BRANDON LERENA
Yellow, Red Strawberry, Red Armbands
2 597x4 TROIKA
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, T W Watson, Inspire, D J Tilbury, Mrs S Tilbury, G W Aldridge, D O'Brien, M J Clift, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, Tiani Vlei, G A Pointon, M S Riley, Laurel Oak Tolstoy, D J Small, L A Mihalyka & Tumut T
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on August 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tiger Tie carrying 59kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on July 10 2024 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind World Alliance with 57kg at $12. In the mix.
1
KIRK MATHESON
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 08637 BALTRAY
LENNIE WHEELER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms E H Banks, L H Wheeler, W H Syrch, P Musa, V L Kembrey, C J Meier & Mrs C J Greedy
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 6 len behind Blazen Boots with 54kg at $31. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on July 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sweet Proposal with 52.5kg at $11. Looking to others.
2
L P ROLLS
Red, White Star, White Sleeves, Brown Diamond, White Cap With Red Stars
4 65511 THELWELL
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S Livingstone
Recent form sound. Last start won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Hcp August 17 over 1000m defeating Ralphie with 52.5kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Cl5 July 25 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Fighting Idol carrying 54kg at $7. Shapes as a top chance again.
5
OLIVIA WEBB
Red, White Sash, Royal Blue Cap
5 91341 TIGER TIE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Y Tsukahara & Y Hoshino
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a head at Eagle Farm Bm70 August 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Show Me Mercy with 56.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on July 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Fragile Love carrying 58kg at $2.90. One of the major players.
9
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Blue, White Quarters, Pink Armbands, White Peak
6 1x646 VEGAS RAIDER
JEFF DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J M Dunn, Miss B I Tompkins, Kratzie Racing No.4 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), G M Stewart, K Buckley, N A Stone, P Koch, D R Latchford, G R Elrington, G W Ayre, Ms S M Lynch, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, J A Wilson & Swing Hard Racing (Mgr: A M Rayner)
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on July 9 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Desi Emperor with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Axius with 59kg at $8. Unlikely to threaten.
4
RIKKI JAMIESON
Purple, Gold Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
7 x70x9 INTRODUCING
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds, M Mclean, Daniel Livestock, Felgate Holdings(Mgr P Felgate), A Burley, R Heritage, D Hillier, R and S Thornthwaite, Thankyou ICW Synd (Mgr C Wessel), T Kendrick, G Ryan, Dr J Cleeland, Kratzie Racing no 74, J Baker, B Walsh, P Boyce, S Jimmieson, E Giacobone & G McNabb
Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on August 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Belegato with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on September 7 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Simbu with 55.5kg at $15. Shapes as an improver.
3
ROB THORBURN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 34312 PORT ERIN
BEN HULL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R N Manson, Mrs J A Manson, A J Hill, M Woodhouse, A Hill, S Buchanan, L Hill, G L Hill, W Crooks & G B Pepper
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on August 2 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Vindicta with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Grafton Bm66 July 17 over 1000m defeating Boambee Beach with 60.5kg at $2.90. Can figure in the outcome again.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
White, Purple And Dark Green Chevron Band And Armbands, Purple Cap
9 6x60x CATWALK CRIMINAL
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D A Woods, D J Cook, J Tighe & A Smith
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track Military Rosefm March 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Liquor carrying 53kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw February 15 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Mr Galazi carrying 53kg at $3.90. Finds a suitable race on resumption.
6
KARL ZECHNER
White, Red Checked Diamond Quarters, Sleeves, White Diamonds, Red Cap
10 227x6 WILD BOTANICA
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, HTK Pty Ltd, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), G X Ryan, N Higgins, B G Chow, K W Chia, B J Walsh, O T P, Ms W M Robson, PROF P J Little, Warrawee Racing (Mgr: S M McDonald), R E Parker, Kratzie Racing No. 95, Mrs C Finn, P C Bray, Squeezers Q P C, C S White & D R Ridge
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on August 17 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Thelwell with 54kg at $4.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Bm80 January 25 over 1000m defeating Termagant carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. She is capable of testing this field.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap