Ipswich   28 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

GORDON'S GIN Class 1 Handicap 1666m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 32)   Rail: +2.5m Entire.  

Genuine tempo from Whomsonever leading Bow Tie Affair. WORTH AVENUE (7) failed to live up to the favourite tag when resuming at the Sunshine Coast, just chasing soundly into a midfield finish. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and gets a key switch in Maloney. Sharp improvement is anticipated. PEACEFUL PRINCE (4) got off the mark in great style here two back, before turning in an eye-catching finish in town at the latest. Ticking along superbly and gets a key booking in Orman. Expect him to drift back early and charge hard late. SECOND SUN (2) wasn't far away fresh and then put the writing on the wall last start when missing by a long neck at Doomben. Should be nearing his peak now, just has to overcome the ugly draw. METCALFE (5) was a fast finisher fresh off a long break, then fought hard to break the maiden here last start. Will be further improved third-up off a long break. Can give this a shake. SUGGESTED PLAY: Worth Avenue to win.
1 9x17 NESCAFFIER
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, M P Stone, R Menchise, Uthmeyer Racing & Calladunn
Third-up today. First-up won by a head at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1400m defeating Ready For The Trip carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Last start 7th of 13 at Doomben Cl1 on November 13 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Adoradec with 58kg at $9. Top-three chance.
10
A MALLYON
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
2 31x32 SECOND SUN
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, F Cook, R Hill, Mrs R Phelps, Ms B Mcloughlin, A Mcmaster, R Caldwell, D Minton, G Dingle, J Gorgogianis, M Perrett, PROF B Austin, C Lutter, S Muir, D Gwynne, S McLay, Mrs C Cook, Billborny Racing, The Three Monkeys & Proven Iffranesia
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1 on October 16 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Acappella Nova with 57.5kg at $14. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Doomben Bm62 on October 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Miss Chenery with 59kg at $5.50. Racing well. Nearing peak and has to be considered.
11
BORIS THORNTON
Black, Lime Green Spot ,Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 1 BOW TIE AFFAIR
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
OnTrack Ready At Eight (Mgr: G J Morgan), Ontrack Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: G J Morgan), S Arnold, R A Modin, Miss A R Bayles, Miss J M Bayles, Bayles Girls Racing, Ms M Searles, Crook Blokes Racing, Ms S Stevenson, D J Preston, M W Fowler, R Barton, C R Otto, B A Rankmore, G Ryan & O W I Racing
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Mdn November 1 over 1350m defeating Tipped Off carrying 60kg at $4. Open to improvement and expected to run well again.
2
RON STEWART
Gold
4 3x312 PEACEFUL PRINCE
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D W Kendall, P Carr, M D Graham, P J Prendergast, G P Carmody, J L Bromley, J Unwala & M Wanzare
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at Doomben Cl1 on November 13 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Adoradec with 57kg at $19. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Mdn October 24 over 1200m defeating Chemiosmosis with 59.5kg at $2.10. Racing well and is sure to be very competitive.
9
JAMES ORMAN
PURPLE, YELLOW FLYING eagle, RED ARMBANDS, CAP
5 7x51 METCALFE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), A Smith, M Gray, Hon. G J Williamson, G J Kearney, G L Bridgement, Turf Racing (Mgr: P E Crowe), R W Mutton, Wintime Racing (Mgr: B R Reader), D N Dunk, Ms S J Buckley, F Valeri, A T B N I (Mgr: T Cridland), B R Turville & Ms J V Borg
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on October 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sheraquay carrying 60kg at $13. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1710m defeating Prince Levi carrying 58kg at $2.30. Well placed. No reason he can't go on with it.
5
Jag Guthmann-Chester
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves, Cap, White Pom Pom
6 46x46 PRADO
DIANE G MURPHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C E Murphy, Mrs J Prescott & Mrs R Forge
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on October 7 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Rubydoo carrying 60kg at $7.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind No Name Frank with 57.5kg at $10. Facing another stiff test today.
1
KARL ZECHNER
PINK, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK CAP, BROWN CHECKS, WHITE POM POM
7 542x5 WORTH AVENUE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C Bernick
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on October 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Millward carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Scone Cl1 on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Unique Ambition carrying 56kg at $11. Sharp improvement anticiapted.
4
RYAN MALONEY
ORANGE, WHITE VEE, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
8 6661 WHOMSONEVER
KURT GOLDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
G C Paterson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 5 len at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1540m defeating Meanasenko with 53kg at $5. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 13 at Lismore Super Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 1410m, 4 len behind Vortexia carrying 55kg at $3.30. Won't find today's assignment as easy.
6
ANGELA JONES
Gold, White Armband White Cap
9 x4547 RED STAR RUBI
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, J Delaney, Mrs C Brighouse, R B Schmidt, M Nuss, J T Kneebone, A J Richmond, Ms L J Park, C J Martin, J P Papas, S Bacon & L F Robins
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on November 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Warrant carrying 54.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm62 on October 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Chenery with 55kg at $9. Fully tested on recent form.
3
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Pink, Black Checks, Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 40x34 ELLE MAGIC
SIMON-ROBERT FOSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S Bleys, Ms P M Herring, Mrs L J Caccavari, Mrs S Biasin, Ms V J Sier, Mrs C Atkins & Miss R Margetts
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on October 20 over 1310m, 4.5 len behind Ocean Alps with 57kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on November 5 over 1540m, 3.5 len behind Stern Impulse carrying 55.5kg at $4. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
8
EMILY LANG
CERISE, BLACK BRACES, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
11 78504 ZEPHYRZ ZOOM
B A GENTLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B R Knight, Ms C S Wakelam, B A Gentle, S Warke & P Brady
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Cl4 on November 16 over 1666m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Millward with 54kg at $61. The race before that got back early 10th of 13 at Doomben Cl1 on November 13 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Adoradec carrying 54kg at $201. Each-way contender.
6
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves, Cap
12 30758 HELLO IN THERE
TINA COTSIOPOULOS
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Ms K Cotsiopoulos & N J Dunlop
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track F&M Bm58 on November 1 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Dear Prudence carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 8 at Doomben F&M Cl1 on October 16 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Araminta carrying 55.5kg at $101. Can't recommend on that performance.
7
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
ROYAL BLUE, RED SASH, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED CAP