Doomben   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 1 Handicap 1640m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: +6.5m Entire.  

Insufficient early speed to generate more than a muddling tempo. ABRAHAM (1) finally got the maiden win out of the way over this course and distance last time out and will have derived a bunch of confidence from that breakthrough victory. Winning hoop Guthmann-Chester sticks in the saddle and can go back-to-back without surprising. SAVEUR (11) had been plying her trade in harder Sydney metro contests before breaking the maiden status at the Gold Coast at her latest outing. Can go right on with the job now. CANARA (6) doesn't win out of turn but has placed two from two around this circuit and must be respected out of the champion Waller yard. Should be hitting the line with gusto. KURITHEA (8) is one from one over this track and trip and looks one for the exotics players. PISTON REBEL (3) next best from the favourable draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Abraham to salute again.
1 2x221 ABRAHAM
NICK KEAL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G E Nolan & N Keal
Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Paper Doll carrying 58kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Capital Chord carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Expected to measure up.
7
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Blue Lightning Bolt, White Cap
2 x2229 FIREFORCE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Double J (Mgr: Ms J T O'Duffy), Mrs D E McCauley, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs V A F Schweida, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Mrs N J M Delaney, Mrs S Hansen, Mrs J C Basnett & Ms S E Watkins
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track Cl1 on February 21 over 1350m, 5 len behind Celestial Blaze with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 11 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Bells Of Steel with 60kg at $3.30. Among the chances on his best form.
8
JASPER FRANKLIN
McCauley Tartan, Black Sleeves, Emerald Green Cap, Red Pom Pom
3 2313x PISTON REBEL
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K S Kropp, B A Smith, Mrs B A Smith, T Smith & J Smith
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw September 3 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Hurricane Rosie with 60kg at $3.90. On debut second of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dracena carrying 58kg at $20. Don't underestimate.
1
BRANDON LERENA
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
4 1204x LINAS REEL
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Macoun, J Macoun, Miss B Macoun, Mrs S Macoun & H Macoun
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw September 3 over 2200m, 6 len behind Hurricane Rosie with 60kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Ipswich Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1690m slow track defeating Wimoweh carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Hot Pink, White Sash, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stars, Royal Blue Cap
5 x8342 EXPLOSIVE POWER
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Y Cheng
Half-brother to three-time Group 1 winner Explosive Jack. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Beaudesert Cl1-Sw on February 6 over 2450m, 2.5 len behind Revelaide with 60kg at $1.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gatton Cl1 on January 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Spirit Of Nurai with 59kg at $3.40. Has some ability but might find this too tough.
2
COREY SUTHERLAND
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
6 09453 CANARA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds, Paramount Racing, CGO Racing, Bangaloe Stud, Felgate Holdings, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Boeara Holdings, Letmar Investments, Mrs D M Handley & S J Maybury
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 68 on February 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Wheelbarrow carrying 54.5kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Taka Speed carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Sure to run her usual honest race.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
Purple, White Stars And Cap
7 3x531 KIRKALL
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), N B Whatmore, R N Rigg, G L Collis, Tooke Street Turtles, M J Spence, F B Tan, M G Howlin, S Cave, P & R Racing, B M Richardson, C M Andrews, P Hickman, M Turnbull, N M Parker, B Thomas, B Beneke, Mrs S Patterson, R J Harris & J Lovett
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Tamworth Mdn February 13 over 1400m defeating Always A Rainbow carrying 59kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Taree Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1250m, slow going 1.3 len behind Parfumier carrying 57.5kg at $14. Must go to a new level now but is progressing nicely and looks up to the challenge.
1
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
8 5x217 KURITHEA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, A N Fitzgerald, P I Sweeney, P L Nottage, I G Mathieson, T W Watson, R C Dewar, Mrs J D Head, Inspire (Mgr: M R Ahrens), S A Fitzgerald, Laurel Oak Maureen (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), M V Head & P V Vitalone
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on February 14 over 1820m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind North Pole with 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Mdn January 29 over 1650m defeating French Riviera carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Useful type and deserves another chance.
9
BEN THOMPSON
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 x4543 POUTCHEK
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (T S Wilson), Mrs V Heathcote, S C B Thbreds (S Porter), Eightandabit Synd (M Stewart), Aristia Park Bstk P L (J Guscic), D Z J Racing (Z Taylor), D Gale, D Hollyman, P Sharpe, G Jones, G Carlson, By A Length Racing (J A Lynn), S Edwards, M Salathiel, J Goggin & B Clasby
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jenni Moreese carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on February 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Cool Running carrying 58kg at $2.70. Among the chances on her best form.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
10 37x56 STOICISM
JASON PATTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J M Patton, M Manning, D G Manning, Ms S Cibau, M Christopher, G Sullivan, Mrs A M Miles, P Manning, R Barulovski, J D Pulcifer, Mrs K Rindfleish, L Manning, Mrs J Sargeant, A Darcy, Mrs J Barbara, J Barbara, P Bullock, L Wilson & A M Rizza
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moravia carrying 55kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Jenni Moreese carrying 58kg at $61. Can't have on recent performances.
5
CHELSEA BAKER
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
11 52771 SAVEUR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Boeara Holdings, P L Ward, Bell View Park Stud, P & S Glenney & S Mckee Racing, Y K Ip, CGO Racing, Felgate Holdings, Paramount Racing, Nick Vass Bloodstock, D & K O'brien Racing, S K Isaacs, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, T J Boland & S E Olliver
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at Gold Coast Mdn February 21 over 1400m defeating Saturdays Girl carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Canterbury Mdn on January 30 over 1550m, 2 len behind So Rebellious with 52.5kg at $26. Looks suitably placed here and expected to measure up again.
6
ANGELA JONES
Purple, White Stars And Cap
12 x00x6 STAR ANTHEM
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
S Horner
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Kilcoy Cg&E Bm55 on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Best Coffee with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on October 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Road To Paradise with 52.5kg at $151. Looking elsewhere.
10
TAHLIA FENLON
Hot Pink, Black Stars