Ipswich 26 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THE INDUSTRY SCHOOL Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 33) Rail: +2.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.36) |
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Plenty of pace from Shaque D'amour, Alkenter and Blue White Blue ahead of Funhouse. SHAQUE D'AMOUR (5) has placed six of eight around this circuit and has placed on all going. Will take benefit from a few key scratchings and looks very hard to toss against this line-up. The well-related SHERIFF'S STAR (6) (half to G3 winner Tornado Valley) resumes here but has shown enough in previous campaigns to warrant serious consideration in a race like this. One for the exotics players. FUNHOUSE (2) will be better for that debut performance and can feature with natural improvement. RAGING (4) has placed over this track and trip and strips fitter second-up from the break. Shouldn't be dismissed lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,6,2,4.
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ALKENTER
CATH HAMBLIN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C A Hamblin & E R Hunt Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Conformity carrying 58kg at $31. Last start second last in a small field at Esk Clb on March 7 over 800m, 6 len behind Mister Tudor with 60kg at $8. Others rate better. |
1 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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FUNHOUSE
MARK CURRIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D T Currie, M J Pain, W D McDonald, D O'Connor, Tavion Racers (Mgr: S Newberry), P F Wade, G J Dunne, Miss P M Pugsley, D D Harper, Miss J M Campbell & M T Searle Was well in the market at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Black Assassin carrying 58kg at $4.40. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement. |
8 ANGELA JONES |
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LEGAL CAUSE
MICHAEL LAKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews) Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Happy Wins carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, nose behind Black Assassin carrying 58kg at $81. Will prove tough to stave off. |
11 CHRIS TAYLOR |
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RAGING
WAYNE NUGENT 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG D A Digney Half-brother to Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed She Shao Fly. Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ciphertext carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 16 2025 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Encouraged with 57kg at $11. Sure to be thereabouts. |
9 HARRISON SHAW |
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SHAQUE D'AMOUR
TINA COTSIOPOULOS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J A Mair & Mrs M C Flannery Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on February 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Lavarack carrying 55kg at $4.20. The start before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Capital Chord carrying 58.5kg at $81. One of the main hopes. |
5 M HELLYER |
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SHERIFF'S STAR
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), C G Crockett, Mrs N Russo, J Cox & J Holding Half-brother to Group 3 winner Tornado Valley. Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Bathurst Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Don'tcallmekathy carrying 59kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Nowra Cge Mdn-Sw September 21 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Perfect Good Star carrying 59kg at $8. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
10 A MALLYON |
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BLUE WHITE BLUE
CHRIS ANDERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), D S Roach, R H Morrison, M A Sleba, Mrs S A Gagel, R McMillan, Mrs H M Strandly, O J Jonker, P D Roach, L D Swain, R A N Miller, G A M Maynard, D Hanson, J E F Frayne, J G F Frayne, Mrs J C A Nielsen, M R Dalton, M A Trusler, D W Lloyd & Mrs M Barlow Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Jungle Warrior carrying 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fasvara with 59kg at $6. Strips fitter and looks one of the place hopes in the race. |
11 MCKENZIE APEL |
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KING CHANCE
JAN AITKENHEAD 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG T D Smith Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1110m, 6 len behind Strike Weapon carrying 58kg at $101. Last start 10th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1350m, 13 len behind Illegal Justice with 58kg at $201. Cannot entertain. |
6 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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TURF GAZETTE
MICHAEL NOLAN 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger) Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1050m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ladies Ocean Run with 58kg at $51. Last start 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Magic Moz with 57.5kg at $8. Improver after just two runs but looks safely held. |
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ARCELIA
REX LIPP 4YO GREY MARE 56.0KG C A A Little Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1429m, 4.5 len behind The Flying Popov carrying 57.5kg at $14. Before that second last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1225m, 8 len behind Written Perfect carrying 57.5kg at $31. Ready to open her account this time. |
11 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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ARISTOCRATIC GIRL
LINDSAY GOUGH 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG J E Healy Last start 2nd of 9 at Doomben Mdn on March 11 over 1110m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sky Dweller carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1110m, slow going 1.5 len behind Meadowbrook with 56.5kg at $26. Tough to beat. |
3 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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DEMES GIRL
NEIL HOCKING 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S D Rane Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Gatton Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 860m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sure Start carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Deep Kharma carrying 55kg at $41. Tested again. |
14 REBECCA WILSON |
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FLERTINO
GILBERT BAKER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown Half-sister to dual-Group 3 winner Shaquero. Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw February 24 2025 over 1175m, 8 len behind Bon Holler carrying 56.5kg at $201. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Mdn January 24 2025 over 900m, 16 len behind Soho Artist with 54.5kg at $61. Prefer to see how she returns. |
2 JASON TAYLOR |
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RANCOUR
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote Most recently 5th of 7 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Majestic Louvre carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Zoodoo with 55kg at $17. Seriously doubt her chances in this. |
7 JETT NEWMAN |
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THE MESSIAH
GREGORY CORNISH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs R L Graveson & Mrs A Graveson First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Doomben Mdn-Sw October 29 over 2070m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Tommy Thug carrying 56.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Mdn August 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind She's Fashionable with 56kg at $41. Maybe later on. |
4 SHAKIRA BAILEY |
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SONIC FLYER
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs K R Heilig, Mrs C M Alston, Mrs A Lane, Ms K Rowan, Mrs K Normoyle, Ms R A Pereira, Ms E K MacPherson, Ms S M O'Connor, Mrs K E Brunner, Mrs V L Heilig, Mrs E L Booth, Mrs K M Alexander & Mrs L J Magee Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Dalby Mdn-Sw August 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Zouchase carrying 54kg at $26. On debut second last of 8 at Gatton 3yo Mdn August 1 over 860m, soft track; 4 len behind Elronte carrying 58kg at $11. Might be better off following this outing. |
3 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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