Dalby   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Maiden Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder.  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. VERSION (9) was only a long neck from the winner in second last time out in a small field over 1050m at Inverell at the first run of the campaign in the wet. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and her best figures should see her run well. PRUCIA (4) turned in a good performance last time over 800m at Ipswich, finishing 1.75 lengths from the winner in third after she was handy all the way. The extra journey should play into her hands and is right in the mix. SOLAR SURFER (11) finished sixth after being prominent at the bend at his last appearance over 1200m at Sunshine Coast on November 9. Solid top-three chance on best figures. PIPPIE POMAR (10) finished 8 lengths from the winner in eighth at her most recent appearance over 1000m at Gold Coast after she gave away a big start. Is better than that run suggests and appeals as a top-four contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Version to shed the maiden tag.
1 MAKE MINE SHIRAZ
BRENDON NEWPORT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S F Single
First starter by Palentino out of Make Mine Brandy. Dam was a winner of six races. Trialled once on December 2 at Dalby when second over 800m. Worth watching for any market moves.
9
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Royal Blue, Lime Green Quarters, Royal Blue Sleeves With Four Lime Green Diamonds, Lime Green Cap
2 KIRISHIMA
BEN AHRENS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens)
First starter by Kobayashi out of Mountain Of Grace. Dam was an 11-start maiden. Ran third in Gold Coast trial over 1000m November 21. Barrier an advantage. No surprise to see her in the finish.
1
S SHEARGOLD
Grey, maroon epaulettes
3 PORT RUIGHE
PAUL WALLACE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
S D Pomerenke & Mrs S C Pomerenke
Mare by Cosmic Force on debut. Half-sister to five-time winner Eddy Street. Dam was unraced. Ran 3rd in a Toowoomba Inner Track trial over 870m on June 2. Monitor market moves.
2
BROOKE STOWER
Brown, Gold Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
4 33 PRUCIA
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Oh Pretty Emma with 56kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Ipswich 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Betta Being Single carrying 56kg at $20. Close to a win and gets her chance this time.
8
LESLIE TILLEY
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
5 REVA'S CHOICE
GREGORY CORNISH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss S A Drake
First starter. Four-year-old mare by Kobayashi out of Snow Choice. Half-sister to three-time winner Dawyn's Choice. Dam was a winner of three races. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1050m at Deagon November 20. Tough assignment.
5
SHAKIRA BAILEY
Pink And White Quarters, Lime Green Cap
6 BONDONGA BELLE
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mole River Racing (Mgr: S Finnis), C M Hurley, P A Benson, J T D Barlow, W J Lewis, P A Lutvey, G K Woodbine, Mibro Racing (Mgr: A A Killorn), T Bow, T A Morrow, D J Bourke, H Doessel, Mrs C M Solah, Miss R Nairn, Mrs L E Nairn & B Nairn
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Heroic Valour out of Exceed Expectation. Half-sister to six-time winner Denman Dreaming. Dam was a winner of one race. At the most recent trial finished seventh on November 11 at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m. Looks tested in this line-up.
12
BRANDON LERENA
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
7 SHOWBIZ VEGA
VIC HEADING
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
D J Sullivan
Three-year-old filly making debut by Lucky Vega out of Scissors. Dam was a winner of one race. Purchased for AUD $800 (Inglis 2025 JUNE (Early) Online Sale). Won a trial at Dalby over 800m December 2. Keep safe.
6
OLIVIA KENDAL
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
8 60x STREET DAZZLER
GRAHAM BANKS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A T Shelley, M A Shelley, C R Shelley & N W Hardy
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw October 12 2024 over 1350m, soft track; 14 len behind Quality Miss with 56.5kg at $61. On debut sixth of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw September 14 2024 over 1000m, 8 len behind Gazza's Diamond with 56.5kg at $14. Might be better off following this outing.
10
ADIN THOMPSON
Purple, White Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, White Cap
9 435x2 VERSION
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C G Geran, D W Rodgers, R L Hill, Mrs L G Hill, R J Dunster, P J Coogan, One Job (Mgr: B A Belcher), NRG (Mgr: Ms C M Nancarrow), M J O'Brien, J W Brigginshaw, G M Goodrum, Mrs T M Sutton, D J Sutton, D Tibaldi, B R Palmer & A Mavrick
Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 7 at Inverell Mdn on November 22 over 1050m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Kool Bruce carrying 57kg at $1.65. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Spiethtacular with 55.5kg at $18. Further improvement in store.
7
G GERAN
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
10 92338 PIPPIE POMAR
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
C A Rixon, Mrs D L Schmidt, Miss T J Rixon, Miss Rixon Rixon, Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher), Mrs C Gorman & D B Orr
At the latest run second last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Storm Merchant with 54kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 800m, 5 len behind Sort Cha Mess carrying 55kg at $5. Can bounce back.
4
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Navy Blue, Red And White Outlined Star, Red Outlined Star Sleeves And Cap
11 x7x36 SOLAR SURFER
JACK BRUCE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G C Pratt, Mrs V A Byrnes, Miss N Taprell, Ms B O'Regan, S J Williams, Mrs K Harrison, D M Lacey & Mrs J L Steendyk
Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on October 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Silk Sonic carrying 57.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on November 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lyneham with 57.5kg at $8.50. Can improve. Strips fitter now and looks a great chance to break through.
3
DAMIEN BOCHE
Orange, Black Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Black Diablo, Orange Cap
12 64x45 CATORI LASS
RAVYN WARZECHA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Esk 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 800m, 3 len behind Dinosphere carrying 57.5kg at $3. Last start 5th of 11 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Kachina Girl with 54.5kg at $10. Maybe a place.
13
JASON TAYLOR
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
13 x6334 SET FOR LIFE
KYM AFFORD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Kachina Girl carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Mt Perry 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cancelled carrying 56.5kg at $5. Not the worst with the claim.
6
MS S TIERNEY
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
14 55x9x ICEY
JACKIE CROMPTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
W R Crompton & Ms J J Crompton
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 11 at Goondiwindi 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Want To Be Proud carrying 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Flinton Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Hvardance with 56kg at $10. Maybe later in the prep.
16
Yellow, Black And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
15 6373x BRAVE EMMA
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J H Kemp
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Moulamein Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wakiti Bull carrying 57kg at $2.50. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw March 21 2024 over 1100m, 7 len behind Destiny's Prophet carrying 57kg at $26. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
9
MONTANNA SAVVA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
16 0689x SHAKEN MARTINI
PAULA DAVIDSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
B J Davidson & Mrs P M Davidson
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bundella with 53.5kg at $151. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Warwick Mdn-Sw December 26 over 800m, 12 len behind Giggy with 53kg at $101. Doubt she will have much to offer first-up.
2
Purple And Red Quarters, Red Cap