Toowoomba   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TOOWOOMBA PLASTICS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.85)  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a keen tempo. Tricky to assess, and the betting should be instructive. SCRUFFY (12) resumes, and her initial campaign was promising. Performs fresh and has trialled well. Jumps from the inside barrier and appeals most. POWER OF SUCCESS (6) resumes and two back placed at Warwick on debut. Brings strong trial placings and maps well. The 3kg claim brings him right into it. STEPLIKA LION (4) draws wide but has trialled sharply for his debut. Has a 2kg claim and has to be kept onside. HIDEYOSHI (3) has a cruel barrier but gets Huxtable for his debut outing. In good hands, and the betting will be key. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Scruffy.
1 HE'S INVADING
LYN BASKETT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L P Baskett & W J Baskett
Three-year-old gelding (Invader - Wonderful Thing) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Toowoomba Inner Track trial over 925m April 1. Prepared to risk first time out.
6
DALE EVANS
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Gold Cap
2 HEARTY HENRY
REX LIPP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Stephan, Mrs A C Stephan, B Duggan, Miss R Duggan, Mrs C L Andrews, Mrs R J Lipp, S Hinks & Mrs D Hinks
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Defcon - Repercussions) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Toowoomba Inner Track trial over 925m on March 4. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent.
20
K YOSHIDA
Red, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Cap
3 HIDEYOSHI
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, B G Shannon, Mrs L A Shannon, M J Newman, J M Vedelago, I J Vedelago, Mrs T Humphreys, D J Humphreys, D Humphries, W H M Carra, T Carucci, M N Parker-Walshe, W F Lyons, Mrs M A Lyons, T L E Elliott, T Andersen, Town Gossip (Mgr: M Munro), D J Grevsmuhl & T Khoury
Gelding by Brave Smash making his first appearance. Finished fifth in a Toowoomba Inner Track trial over 925m on March 4. Wait and see what he can do.
13
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black, Purple Hoop, Armbands And Cap
4 STEPLIKA LION
BROOKE AINSWORTH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C R Clifford, R J Reed, D N Hamlin, S J Duffey, Mrs C J Aisthorpe, G J Parkes, P T Fraser, Glamorous Eight Girls (Mgr: Mrs J P Smith), P W Crotty & Silly Point (Mgr: D Maker)
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Sidestep facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Toowoomba Inner Track over 925m on March 4. Prefer to see.
9
JACE MCMURRAY
Sky Blue, Black Stars, Gold Armbands And Cap
5 7x LIGHTNING STRIKES
JENNA AMORY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G E Nolan
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 9 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hearts Are Better carrying 58kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
ADIN THOMPSON
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Blue Lightning Bolt, White Cap
6 29x POWER OF SUCCESS
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Brandenburg
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1350m, 11 len behind Our Benefactor with 56kg at $26. On debut second of 14 at Warwick Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Lavoni carrying 56kg at $13. Has claims if presented on song.
3
DYLAN BENNETT
White, Purple Star And Cap
7 55 LOPE BY NIGHT
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Costello, J B Costello & M J Costello
Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 21 over 800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bold Tee with 58kg at $17. Last start second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Tapati with 56kg at $5.50. Key runner who can get off the mark.
8
Red, Black Cross And Cap
8 48x STANDLEE
TOM DOUGALL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T J Dougall, Miss K M Mason & J D Sims
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn August 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Zephyrz Zoom carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. On debut fourth of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn July 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Outta Control carrying 58.5kg at $12. Expecting a positive return.
4
JAKE MOLLOY
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap
9 TOPPED'UP
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
G M Goodrum, B Oddi, C W Mayne, Glory Glory Glory, M J Casey, T J Conway, Miss S L Bird, T J Mclean, Ms P L Gibbs, W A Thomas, Miss J M Moody, Mrs K A Mclean, D Olenczuk, M Olenczuk, C G Geran, T N Watson, B Hannaford & J B Dixon
First-starter by Top Echelon out of Pea Biggy. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. No trial form but is from the Corey & Kylie Geran yard so she should be kept safe.
5
KARL ZECHNER
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
10 8 LOVE ALPHA
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D N Dunk & Ms S J Buckley
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wynette carrying 59kg at $71. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far.
11
NOZI TOMIZAWA
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Stripe Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 9 MAGIC VALOUR
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs W R Hick & L A Hick
At debut, 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Porrista carrying 55.5kg at $12. Hard to recommend.
8
SHANIA WILLIS
White, Maroon Horseshoe, Halved Sleeves And Cap
12 44x SCRUFFY
WILLIAM KROPP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms K S Kropp
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn October 29 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bold Blaze with 54.5kg at $4. On debut fourth of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn October 19 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Mishani Express carrying 55kg at $26. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
1
MADELEINE WISHART
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
13 46x52 VERSION
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
C G Geran, D W Rodgers, R L Hill, Mrs L G Hill, R J Dunster, P J Coogan, One Job (Mgr: B A Belcher), NRG (Mgr: Ms C M Nancarrow), M J O'Brien, J W Brigginshaw, G M Goodrum, Mrs T M Sutton, D J Sutton, D Tibaldi, B R Palmer & A Mavrick
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track Mdn on March 8 over 870m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Arctic Bear with 57kg at $3.70. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Spiethtacular carrying 55.5kg at $18. In the mix.
10
COREY BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
14 69x TENGUN ANNIE
MATT KROPP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P D Nugent & Mrs A M Nugent
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Spicy Martini carrying 55kg at $101. On debut sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Melo Melo Kava carrying 56kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
12
KELSEY LENTON
Red, White Disc, White Double Armbands, Quartered Cap
15 95x5 SPIRIT SEEKER
MARYANN BROSNAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Hillcrest Lodge Racing (Mgr: P G Campbell)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Love To All carrying 53.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Warwick 3yo Mdn on September 22 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Mishani Devine with 57kg at $41. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
13
ADIN THOMPSON
White, Black Seams
16 7x06 SNITZOND
JOSH OLIVER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Molloy, Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Molloy), Mrs E C Mortensen, B J Molloy, Keidaily Stud (Mgr: G L Orr), G L Orr & Mrs R P Orr
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ultra Blue with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1112m, 4.5 len behind La Meeting with 59kg at $20. Rock hard fit now and is a big chance to break through.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
17 80x26 WANTCHOO
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms M L Sears, L J Sears, Mrs L Huddy & Mrs L J Stewart
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Barbra carrying 56kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 21 over 800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bold Tee with 56.5kg at $2.80. Promising galloper. Look for a much better performance.
11
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Navy Blue, Red And White Outlined Star, Red Outlined Star Sleeves And Cap
18 54528 UPSTART LOVER
MICHAEL NOLAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
A R Franke, R A Frappell, Mrs M M Frappell, R W Prescott, T J Stone, S F Buckle & K M Woodford
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Porrista carrying 53.5kg at $13. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Just Cliffy with 56.5kg at $20. Expect she will make amends.
12
MONTANNA SAVVA
White, Blue Clear Mountain Stud Logo, Red Sleeves With Blue Logo, White Cap With Blue Logo
19 805x6 KOUKLITSA
CRAIG COUSINS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
C A Cousins, S M Vergotis, K Turner, Mrs M A Turner, Ms E A Gillard, K Lagos, Mrs M N Robinson, G Robinson, D Rose, D J Townsend & S R Carew
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wynette carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1100m, 13 len behind Booming Bianca carrying 53kg at $61. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
5
SHANIA WILLIS
Black, Red Seams, White Sleeves, Red Stars, Cap With White Stars
20 7x085 CAIRO QUEEN
MICHAEL LAKEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), P J Stanley, G D Villalba, D Clark, M W Cobb, C F Mcbain, Mrs M P Pattison, A L Cameron, W T Lakey, M W Merker, P J Pattison & Mrs K M O'Donnell
Most recently 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Wynette with 55kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arabian Rose with 53.5kg at $81. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
18
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
21 6533x SUGAR ISLAND
MITCH FAULKNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A Faulkner, A P Galvin & R J Montgomery
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Rocky Reward carrying 58kg at $6. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pony Soprano with 56.5kg at $10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
6
Black, Yellow Stars, Stripes, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Cap