Ipswich   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GORDON'S GIN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.15)  

Doubt they will go too hard without a noted leader engaged. BRUTAL ADVANCE (1) went down by a narrow margin at the Sunny Coast at the latest effort and will strip fitter for that hit-out. Rates a genuine candidate against this line-up. Former NSW galloper NORTHERN EAGLE (6) is having his first run for the new stable and should find this easier than what he faced down south. Respect any market moves. VIVID ENCOUNTER (8) placed on debut and will have come on with that race experience now under the belt. Worth including in calculations. The well-related SENORITA ZETA (10) (full to 2xG1 winner Pippie) strips fitter second-up and may earn some minor money. BOOMROUX (5) has been well in the betting in all five starts to date and where there's smoke there's fire. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutal Advance to salute.
1 46x2 BRUTAL ADVANCE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, B R D Connors, W J Buttigieg, D Lo Surdo, Mrs N Cutts, M J Booth, K F Regler, C D Hughes, G W Schippers, Foursite Racing, D Leong, D N Ballantyne, T Mundy, J Mccall, A B McDonald Brown & C R Lawson
Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Green Label with 59.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn on January 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Blakemore Avenue carrying 60kg at $8.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
8
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
2 GLOBAL
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Laming Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Gelding by Dubious facing the starter for the first time. Half-brother to three-time winner and Listed performed Bleriot. Dam was a winner of four races. Finished fifth in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on April 22. Looks set for a bold opening.
11
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
3 4933 ABENDER
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D P Azzopardi, A Cutuli, A Jones, Mrs M Jones, N Tauok, T R Shaw, J Watson, Ms K Hodsdon, M Raby, SO MATES Racing (Mgr: J P Lake), Casino Crew Racing (Mgr: B J Birney), G F Desaxe, M Porter, D J Butterworth, R S P Noonan, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin), D T Messenger & Ifandshoulda (Mgr: B D J MacNellie)
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Ruins Of Rome carrying 58kg at $5. The start before that second last of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Trapeze Alert with 58kg at $3.10. Nice effort last time. Has upside and expected to run very well.
13
ANGELA JONES
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
4 30x SKORPIOS ISLE
LINDSAY GOUGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
DA Dollimore & Ms R M Bennett
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Break Free with 58kg at $5.50. On debut third of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn October 25 over 1000m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Miss Moneypenny with 59.5kg at $2.50. Sure to be prominent while fresh.
9
ANGELA JONES
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
5 330x0 BOOMROUX
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, S J Allan, Mrs L Allan, R A Allan, T L Mcintosh, S Bennett, M Bennett, Miss J L Bennett, B D Allan, Ms B L Clark, M Dodd, M D Sullivan, J H Bryant, Ms G Chong, C A Foote, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), Mrs K E Sinclair & G P Sinclair
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Green Label carrying 60kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Just Flying with 56.5kg at $2.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
6 9x452 NORTHERN EAGLE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Moore, J Moore & C T Wong
Last start 2nd of 8 at Orange Super Mdn on April 11 over 1280m, 1.3 len behind Jolly Good Fellow carrying 57kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 9 at Goulburn Super Mdn on March 23 over 1300m, 7 len behind The Mona Lisa with 58kg at $3.70. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
7 7x0 SIX OF WANDS
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M P Petrofski
Second-up. First start 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bold Artic carrying 58kg at $17. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Green Label with 59.5kg at $20. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Purple, Yellow Chevrons, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 3 VIVID ENCOUNTER
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
River Junction (Mgr: T R Schmidt)
At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Green Label carrying 58kg at $11. Shows ability and expected to improve. Shapes as a leading chance.
4
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Orange And Royal Blue Halves And Stars, White Cap
9 7 SHE'S A FIZZ
PETER & WILL HULBERT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E & Mrs D Boas, Miss S J Boas & M A Boas
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Green Label carrying 58kg at $81. Would have to improve significantly on what we've seen to play a role here.
5
ADIN THOMPSON
White, Dark Blue Band, Red Sleeves, Dark Blue Armbands, Red, White And Dark Blue Striped Cap
10 4x8 SENORITA ZETA
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, M A MacRae, D Di Giacomo, N Penklis & Dr J C Cleeland, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow) & Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Full-sister to dual-Group 1 winner Pippie. Third race start. First start 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Break Free with 56kg at $26. Returned from break 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Green Label carrying 57.5kg at $6. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
2
JAKE BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
11 66x5 FLY MISS ARTIE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs G M O'Brien, Mrs K M Geran, Mrs B Hanly, Mrs E J Pershouse, Ms P L Gibbs, Miss S M Broadwith, Miss A Heironymus, Mrs G G Mills, Miss J M Moody, Miss S Hopley, Mrs L J Osborne, Miss A Anoleck, Mrs A L Spies, Mrs S L Payne, Miss S L Bird & Miss J Olsen
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 5 len behind Extol carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Warwick 3yo Mdn on December 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Irama with 57kg at $3. Faces a tough test.
1
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
12 x0479 SUSPICIOUS LOVE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Blue Sapphire Investments (Mgr: G Morgan)
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Invisible Target carrying 53kg at $91. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Warrior Head carrying 53.5kg at $61. Will need to lift.
10
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Black, White Maltese Cross, Checked Sleeves, Black Cap, White Maltese Cross
13 5877x BARBIE STAR
LEE FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), S D Murray & D P Young
She is resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Albury Mdn December 7 over 1500m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Swinging High carrying 55kg at $6. On debut fifth of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Fickle carrying 53.5kg at $10. Might be better off following this run.
7
BRANDON LERENA
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo