Ipswich 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(5)
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BARRIER REEF POOLS OPEN Handicap 1100m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Goldsborough and Krakarib are both expected to press forward and take it up.
BRERETON (2) wasn't far behind Spywire first-up in a Magic Millions race over this distance. Found 1000m at Eagle Farm a bit sharp last start in a run worth overlooking. Very fit now and from a great draw gets his chance to break a long win drought. EMPEROR (3) ground out a tough win when resuming over 1000m at Eagle Farm 16 days ago. This is a shade harder but he drops 4kgs after the claim and from the good gate will enjoy a perfect run. Definitely up to the task. KRAKARIB (5) led for the judge and gave a sight but found one better in the dying stages at his latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Has raced twice over 1100m here for two wins. Key runner with just 52kgs after the allowance. LAYDOWNLILY (8) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and has won at both visits to Ipswich. Sure to give a good account. GOLDSBOROUGH (1) closed off well when resuming over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast recently. Veteran sprinter with a strong record at this trip so must be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brereton to win a competitive sprint.
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| 1 | 764x2 |
GOLDSBOROUGH
GARY DUNCAN 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Piccone, J L Piccone, T P Jones, Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs A Lillywhite & Mrs J A Marmin Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Hcp on February 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind King Yoshi with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's Heaven carrying 57kg at $31. Shaping up nicely and is worth including. |
7 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 2 | 26x74 |
BRERETON
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, R Peel, Ms X Wang, S C Price, Mrs P H M Gollan, B Mate, Mrs Z A Daly, N Karanges, G Q Doyle, Reverend J Doyle, Mrs A Doyle, R Goddard, Hay & Hill, V Di Corleto, Ms K L Wilson, T S Wilson, Miss T J Becker, Ms H Bohr-Howell, Ms R H Bradley & Mates, Malts & Mounts Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Syndicate Wfa on January 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Spywire with 58.5kg at $61. Last start 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on January 31 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Tiger Tie carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Hasn't won in ages but he gets his chance here. |
3 ANGELA JONES |
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| 3 | 189x1 |
EMPEROR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Ms D Sullivan, S P Anderson, M Anderson, W J Watts, C N Curran & L W Dummett Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm Cl6 February 4 over 1000m defeating Acres Away with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Doomben Cl5 on April 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind John Rambo carrying 60kg at $13. Nicely in after Newman's claim and is a great chance to repeat the feat. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 4 | 5x907 |
SAILOR'S SECRET
KELLY SCHWEIDA 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K M Schweida, Ms J A Makim, G R Makim, G W Bosse, M W P Hutchinson, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, Mrs B Bosse, Ms B Bosse, Ms J Bosse & J Watson At the latest run ran last of 7 at Doomben Hcp on February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Hatchet with 54.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Esjay with 57kg at $20. Needs to do more. |
1 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 5 | 24302 |
KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Donald's Racing (T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D J Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley, Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 (T Hughes), Donalds Racing Ribchester 2 (A Vinar), R Bradley & K Ellery Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Zelgaria carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 24 over 1000m, 26 len behind Power Of The Brave with 57kg at $61. Well placed and looks sure to be in the finish again. |
2 LEAH MARTYN |
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| 6 | 1787x |
PIVOTAL MOTION
KRISTA GEIGER 10YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms D E Duryea Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Warwick Hcp October 14 2023 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Tears Of Love carrying 54kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Bm75 May 17 2023 over 1100m, in the wet; a neck behind Two Ya Got with 58kg at $9. See how the veteran comes back before diving in. |
8 MONTANA PHILPOT |
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| 7 | 1536x |
TROIKA
JACK BRUCE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Hcp November 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Krakarib with 54kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 August 13 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Tiger Tie carrying 59kg at $14. Likely to need the run. |
6 EMILY LANG |
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| 8 | 84x45 |
LAYDOWNLILY
TAYLAH MACKINNON 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J Evans, S Deakin, T Peluso, J Peluso, F Citera, P Simms, C Simms, R Simpson, B Simpson & M Bland Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Power Of The Brave with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Doomben Nmw on February 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Super Zamboni with 54.5kg at $18. Likely improver who should feature. |
5 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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