Gatton 30 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LOCKYER VALLEY PAINTING - JASON DIETE BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 860m Track: SOFT 5 Rail: +2m 900m-400m, +1m 400m-300m, True Remainder. |
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Hot pace certain with Sleepy Joe, I Am Gone and Goose Step keen to take up the running. BOTTLES OF SHELLS (8) stalked the pace then went home a shade too well last start over this course and distance to crack the maiden at start six. Needs to do a bit of work from a wide alley but with the confidence up another big run is on the cards. Ex-Victorian SUPIDO'S CHOICE (4) returns from an 11-week break in new hands. Lost form last prep, although in fairness against better fields than he meets today. Did enough in a recent Gold Coast trial to suggest he is a threat in this. DRUMS OF WAR (3) has not appeared since a tidy win over this distance at Toowoomba in late April. Loves these sharp contests and from a good gate should play a key role. MR PLAYTIME (9) is a good fresh performer back from a five-month break and a gelding procedure. No surprise if he made a huge contribution. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bottles Of Shells to win again.
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BASIL'S BOW
DALE GROVES 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms K M Banks Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Dalby Hcp March 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Satay Chicken carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Warwick Bm58 October 11 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Spiked with 63.5kg at $61. Wait and see how he comes up. |
7 NATHAN FAZACKERLEY |
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| 2 | 46333 |
GYPSY TRICKS
BRADLEY SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG B J C Smith, N H Dickinson, B A Box, N Paterson & I McLaughlan Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm60 on July 10 over 860m, 4.5 len behind Diamantina Rose with 61.5kg at $9.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm60 on June 20 over 800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Diamantina Rose carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Cannot be underestimated. |
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DRUMS OF WAR
GARY STEPHENS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J S Dixon & Mrs N R Dixon Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Toowoomba Bm62 April 25 over 870m defeating Gitalong carrying 58kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Warwick Bm62 March 10 over 800m, a neck behind Goodes carrying 58kg at $2.70. Nicely drawn and has the ability to test this field. |
3 WILLIAM GALLOWAY |
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SUPIDO'S CHOICE
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L C Stevenson, M Trewhella, W L Easton, T P Spielvogel, H Stevenson, N Stevenson, Ms S M Fewster, C Carmichael, D Trewhella, M J Taylforth, P Pfaender, C Mauger & Grenngo Racing (Mgr: G Muehllechner) Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Moe Bm56 May 12 over 1214m, soft track; 7 len behind Undisputable with 60.5kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Sale Bm62 January 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Yes We Are with 58kg at $13. Expecting a strong run at the first outing for a new stable. |
5 NICK HEYWOOD |
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BETTERINDANUDE
PAUL WALLACE 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S M Wallace, N G Rogers, L D Nolan, R Tilley, A N Parravicini, J A Wallace & J R Britton Second-up. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at this track Bm60 on July 10 over 860m, 7 len behind Diamantina Rose with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on December 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind American Conquest carrying 60kg at $5.50. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
4 LESLIE TILLEY |
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BOOMTIME NOW
PAUL WALLACE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W Oakenfull & T A Brandenburg Most recently 6th of 11 at Goondiwindi Cl1-Mdn Sw on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Revantas carrying 61kg at $3. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Moree Mdn-Sw June 2 over 950m on a rain affected track defeating Eezitosort carrying 59kg at $2.90. Capable of sharp improvement. |
11 JESS EMMERSON |
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VESPER LYND
DALE GROVES 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Ms K M Banks Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on June 20 over 870m, 4 len behind Zousain's Choice with 57.5kg at $20. Last start 8th of 10 at this track Bm60 on July 10 over 860m, 6 len behind Diamantina Rose carrying 59.5kg at $51. Likely to struggle. |
10 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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BOTTLES OF SHELLS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton) At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw July 10 over 860m defeating Conquer Dat carrying 56kg at $2.10. The run before that 8th of 11 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Over Spray carrying 54.5kg at $9. Should take a lot from that success and is a leading contender again. |
10 TAHLIA FENLON |
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MR PLAYTIME
JASON EDWARDS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr T S Raeburn Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Warwick Bm60 February 23 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Raiderlicious carrying 59kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.7 len Ipswich Mdn-Sw December 10 over 800m defeating Mishani Hercules with 58.5kg at $1.55. Should play a key role with the help of the inside stall. |
1 M HELLYER |
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QICKWIT
MARK PALMER 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, J P Kennedy & R T Edwards Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.7 len at Esk Bm50 July 11 over 800m defeating Goose Step carrying 60kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Esk Bm55 on November 8 over 800m, 2 len behind Master Miyagi with 58kg at $4.40. Further improvement required to mix it in this better company. |
6 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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I AM GONE
JOHN WALLACE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Belyando Bloodstock (Mgr: R J Kiernan) Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl1 on July 18 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Metal Man with 55.5kg at $14. The race before that won by 1.4 len at Kilcoy Mdn June 20 over 800m on a soft track defeating Starward carrying 52kg at $2.50. Nicely in after the claim and is likely to feature. |
8 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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SLEEPY JOE
LEO ROCHE 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J E Roche Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on July 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lady Willpower carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Warwick Open on December 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Invahir carrying 54kg at $101. Not keen. |
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GOOSE STEP
JAKE CAPEWELL 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M D G Rollston & Mrs J C Rollston Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 12 at Esk Bm50 on July 11 over 800m, 0.7 len behind Qickwit with 62kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on June 20 over 870m, neck behind Zousain's Choice with 56kg at $9. Should be in the finish again. |
11 CHLOE LOWE |
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