Ipswich   06 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

RIVER 94.9FM Maiden Handicap 1680m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.30)  

Just a moderate tempo given the absence of pacy gallopers. OAKFIELD GALAXY (6) was a touch disappointing last time out but go on the solid runner-up finish at the Gold Coast two back. Has placed over this track and trip and gets some weight relief with the 1.5kg claim. Sure to be right there when the whips are cracking. BIG TECH (1) will be ready to peak now fourth run back from a spell and is drawn to get a cosy run in transit from the inside marble. Gets his chance to break the ice. HELL TO THE LINE (2) is knocking on the door of a maiden victory finishing runner-up in three of his past four starts. Has to be included in calculations. CONTINENT (4) resumes here but showed ability when last in work and has revved up for this with two recent trials. Should be hitting the line with gusto. KIDS INTHE KITCHEN (3) next best despite the wide draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,1,2,4.
1 0x825 BIG TECH
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A K Knox
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 2070m, 4.5 len behind Koolibah carrying 58.5kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Fifty Calibre with 58.5kg at $61. Certainly worth another chance.
1
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
2 2x822 HELL TO THE LINE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G M Goodrum, Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell), K Cleghorn, Miss S L Bird, C G Geran, Miss R L Pearson, H Day, S M Goodrum, D Favre, D A Courtice, D A Phillips, A Vesco, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), Mrs L R Watterson & Mrs A Watts
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1625m, long-neck behind Attack Force carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Warwick Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Prince Of Synergy with 57kg at $4.20. Expected to feature.
9
G GERAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 x4433 KIDS INTHE KITCHEN
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J H Kemp, G T Johnson & R G Smith
Last start 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1625m, 0.7 len behind Attack Force with 58.5kg at $20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Warwick Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Prince Of Synergy with 58kg at $8.50. Can figure in the outcome again.
10
BRANDON LERENA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
4 6723x CONTINENT
JOHN HOLCOMBE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
K D F Falvey & Miss A J Williams
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw November 8 over 2200m, 9 len behind Kiroro Peak carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn September 14 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Bertus with 56.5kg at $31. Can run a race while fresh.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Red Diamonds
5 48448 ROYSTON
JOSH OLIVER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Steele, Mrs S A Steele, W T Steele, Mrs S E Hinton, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), L Jervis, A Murray, T M Dickson, K Hughes, T Clark, H A Bentley, R Raco, T R Alderman, A P Grant, J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, J R Gunston, J Miller & The Brisbane Boys (Mgr: M Price)
Last start 8th of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1625m, 13 len behind Attack Force carrying 58.5kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 9 at Warwick Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Prince Of Synergy with 56kg at $7. Needs to lift.
2
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
6 32629 OAKFIELD GALAXY
VISHAN VENKAYA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PD & PM Gray
At the latest run second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Righteous Legend carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Gypsy Wish with 58.5kg at $3.50. Great chance to atone.
6
COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Old Gold Letter V And Horse Motif, Stars On Sleeves, Horse Motif On Cap
7 7x555 LUCKY JOKER
PAUL WALLACE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S M Wallace
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Moree Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chasing Quivers with 59kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at Dalby Mdn on March 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Summer Ready with 60kg at $21. Looking to others in this contest.
7
MARK DU PLESSIS
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap
8 6x95 WESTERN LIGHTS
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Z Daly, E Langbecker, R Albert, K Bradford, Australasian Thoroughbreds (J Bourke), Brilliance Racing Shamardal (J Fisher), P Evans, M Farmer, R Fleetwood, C Grimmett, G Fromyhr, C Horton, R Hunter, Dr A Ibrahim, J Paoloni, A Penklis, L Robins, J Stevens, Tuakana Racing No. 6 (K Pearson) & N Walters
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Doomben F&M Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Marunouchi with 57kg at $91. Last start failed to make an impression; 5th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1350m, 7 len behind Illegal Justice with 56kg at $51. Worth some consideration out of the Gollan barn.
11
ANGELA JONES
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
9 x3307 BLOOD RED
NEIL HOCKING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L C Duffy, R Loggie & R M Loggie
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1900m, 8 len behind Willie Or Wong He with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 2070m, 16 len behind Koolibah carrying 58.5kg at $41. Makes no appeal.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Light Blue, Dark Blue Braces, Dark Blue Cap
10 54380 CONCADOR
GREG WRIGHT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs E J Wright
Last start ran last of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1625m, 22 len behind Attack Force carrying 55.5kg at $61. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Flop Shot carrying 57kg at $61. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
5
EMILY LANG
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
11 06386 HOPETOUN PARK
VISHAN VENKAYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Most recently 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1900m, 6 len behind Willie Or Wong He with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Mdn on March 20 over 1666m, 7 len behind Monakeed carrying 54kg at $51. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending.
8
KARL ZECHNER
Royal Blue, Old Gold Letter V And Horse Motif, Stars On Sleeves, Horse Motif On Cap