Ipswich   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

AMPAC FIRE DETECTION BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2150m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.57)  

He's Finesse should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. KAYLEEN'S PROFIT (9) won her maiden by a head and has continued to hold her form at this level in a couple of starts since then, finishing third as favourite at Eagle Farm 5 weeks ago. She is right down in class from that effort, and should be the one to beat here. GRIPPING (1) has been battling for some time and has copped a wide gate here. He is dropping down in company, and he has won 3 times over the trip, including a win on this track. A form reversal would not be a surprise. MAJESTIC ANGEL (19) did not have the best of runs last time out at Warwick, and his consistent form prior is the better guide. Rikki Jamieson, who knows her well, is back in the saddle, and she is worth another chance. Include in all combinations. HE'S FINESSE (4) stepped up to a middle distance for the first time at Toowoomba nearly a fortnight ago and broke through for his first win. He won't find this much harder, and he can repeat the dose. AROUND THE BUOY (5) has each-way claims in an even field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gripping each way.
1 68686 GRIPPING
JASON PATTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M L Dunen, D J Jordan, Ms P Henderson, T M Sparkes, Mrs L Bullock, J A Taylor, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), T R Brown, R Baralovski, Rose Point Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), Mrs Z Lowien & P Bullock
Last start 6th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 3 len behind Watermelon with 60kg at $14. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 8 len behind Farwest carrying 60kg at $26. Finds a nice race and should be very competitive.
14
ZAC SPRIE
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
2 64652 BIAS
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M A K Morrison, M Franklin, S J Berg, T M Browne, A C Fleming, Mrs K Heaslip, S King, Mrs J L Mcintyre, P J Paton, T Say, D Whalley, Lucky Duo Syndicate, Supeej Syndicate, N Michel, E Hall, Ms D Andrew, A S Morrison, Mrs L G Morrison & Miss C M Vines
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Watermelon carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 5 len behind Birmingham carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Faces a tough assignment this time.
10
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
3 93523 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 1.3 len behind By By Bean carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Kareem carrying 57kg at $15. Steps out over an extra 260m and must be considered.
6
AMY GRAHAM
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
4 0x021 HE'S FINESSE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M L Sears, A C Black, Ms L F Liew, R J Stanley, P R Burnitt, J R Bell, T L Dieckmann, A F Carr, K W Chia & Mrs A L Dieckmann
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw April 27 over 2150m defeating Samurai Warrior with 57.5kg at $3.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 17 over 1625m, 1.3 len behind Twilight Sparkle with 57.5kg at $10. Each way value here.
9
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Red And White Outlined Star, Red Outlined Star Sleeves And Cap
5 55832 AROUND THE BUOY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, L A Ashton, P Hauff, Beer Club (Mgr: M A Fletcher), Kratzie Racing No.5 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), C W Rodgers, G P Sinclair, Mrs K E Sinclair, P K Small, L J Cusick, Miss S A Woolley, Ms T E Woolley, Ms J A Fisher, R J Mitchell, K G Lewin, B A Lewis & Ms T Davies
Going well. Last start 2nd of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, neck behind Fire And Light with 59kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Dillian with 58kg at $11. Expected to be very competitive.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
6 77144 FIREBOLT
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
My Racehorse No. 1 (Mgr: R J Dauth & B K Willis) & Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds)
Going well. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 6 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Central Park carrying 56.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 29 over 2000m, 3 len behind Forum One with 58kg at $4.60. Encouraging effort last start. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.
5
JAI WILLIAMS
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
7 12x05 I AIN'T CHICKEN
JOSH SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sweeney & Ms C M Hall
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Naughty Nurse with 60kg at $31. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind The Khan carrying 60kg at $16. Top three chance.
1
J MORRIS
Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
8 x1039 JUMEIRAH TRIANGLE
JAMES HEPWORTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Hepworth & Ms N L Jackson
Last start 9th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Fire And Light carrying 59.5kg at $61. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Force Me carrying 58kg at $10. Looking to others.
10
MONTANA PHILPOT
Red, Yellow Quarters, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 x7133 KAYLEEN'S PROFIT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
OnTrack Kayleen, Ontrack Thoroughbreds No 1, P R Davis, Mrs K M Davis, Thefifthhole Racing, B D Mooney, P C McClintock, G X Ryan, B Thomas, M G Veal, D N Goodwin, Mrs B R Ruthenberg, S W Dennis, Ms K C Kelly, A L Payne, Vassallo Brothers Racing (Mgr: B R Vassallo), N G Lamond, S D Dawes & C Angove
Useful type. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 5 over 2200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Roller Coaster with 52.5kg at $5. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 12 over 2162m, slow going 0.6 len behind Outburst carrying 55kg at $6.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
8
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Gold
10 x6428 KENSHIN MARU
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M B Heath, P M West, D M Westaway, P J Bracher, N R Gibson, Ms B Kruck, K J Mcleod, Ms S L Williams, J D Wilson, G F Martin, Miss L A Campbell & M McCullough
Last start 8th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Fire And Light carrying 58kg at $13. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Force Me with 58kg at $6. Can feature in the finish.
7
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
11 38721 THE KHAN
MARCUS WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Wilson, G Blackstock, A W Cameron, D W Geany, C Hy, G C Lovell, J Maccioni, S M Mahoney, S Maitland, K J Mccormick, A P Miller, G Millidonis, M Sanderson & K D Whitford
Last start favourite; won by a head at Casino Bm50 May 3 over 1900m in heavy going defeating Born To Be Alive carrying 60kg at $3. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1900m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Magadan carrying 59kg at $3.30. Can't see him troubling these.
12
COBI VITLER
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
12 00190 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Last start 10th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Fire And Light with 54.5kg at $19. The race before that 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Watermelon carrying 55kg at $9. Well placed to find winning form again.
13
S CORMACK
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars
13 35473 PULPIT
BARRY LOCKWOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B J Lockwood, Miss E E Vincent & A D Phillips
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Watermelon with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on April 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Depth Of Character carrying 52kg at $71. Needs to do more.
22
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
14 99x59 TAVIESLASS
GREG WRIGHT
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A C Wright
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 7 at Dalby Cl3 on April 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Bilpa Morea with 57kg at $14. Second-up second last of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Burleigh Magic carrying 54.5kg at $31. Has ability and can turn things around.
16
OLIVIA KENDAL
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
15 91390 BRAVE DEEL
JASON PATTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bellino, D Bellino & B Turner
Most recently 10th of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1900m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind The Khan carrying 59.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1890m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shake'n'bake carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Might find this a bit too tough.
11
COREY SUTHERLAND
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
16 06x42 WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Rockhampton Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind South Sea with 52kg at $26. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 22 over 1600m, slow going head behind I Say Boom with 56kg at $7.50. Facing another stiff test today.
18
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
17 66350 CHERRY LIPS
BRENTON ANDREW
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B J Andrew, L J Alexander, Mrs G F Alexander, G J Sabburg, Mrs C Sabburg & Lotza Hugs (Mgr: P A Leschke)
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 20 len behind Farwest with 54kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Liberty Park carrying 53.5kg at $71. Better than the last run and worth another chance.
3
MS B ANDREW
Black, Red Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
18 55059 JETPACK VERDI
PHYLLIS KALINOWSKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Barrow
Most recently 9th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 8 len behind Farwest carrying 56.5kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1890m, slow going 2.25 len behind Shake'n'bake with 58kg at $18. Not keen on his chances.
12
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Sky Blue, White Stars, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Sky Blue Cap, White Star
19 33430 MAJESTIC ANGEL
JEFF DUNN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Most recently second last of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Fire And Light carrying 53.5kg at $26. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Cl1 on April 12 over 1890m, neck behind Smokin Match carrying 54kg at $8. Hard to beat on her best form.
4
RIKKI JAMIESON
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
20 x5987 HONGKONG HARMONY
JOHN HUBBARD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S Hubbard
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind Kareem carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 5 over 1540m, 5 len behind All's Fair carrying 54.5kg at $51. Has the job ahead.
15
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
21 09062 TERMITE
GRANT FORGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Forge
Dual acceptor. At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Burleigh Magic with 52.5kg at $101. The start before that got back early 6th of 9 at Kilcoy Bm58 on April 12 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Force Me with 52.5kg at $51. Comes into this off a solid second over 1600m at Gatton last time but further improvement is required if he is to be competitive.
3
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Red Cap
22 07650 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 9 len behind Watermelon with 54kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Farwest carrying 55kg at $151. Outclassed again.
13
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves