Ipswich   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 800m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.70)  

Russian Pins, Mawsons Expedition and Hokusai can set the pace. BAD FOREST (1) resumed with a comfortable all the way win at Kilcoy in a 65 and then settled off the speed at the Sunshine Coast and was caught very wide on the turn. Has the rail today and a handy 2kg claim and fitter he can bounce back. The speedy RUSSIAN PINS (7) resumes and brings strong form from this track. She finds much easier and the 2kg claim helps with some of the weight rise. Her fresh form is okay and a forward run is on the cards. GOODES (2) has been freshened since and easy CL1 win at Gatton when he led. Draws out today but he's a chance to go on with average luck. REVALENE (3) is in the top metro yard and third up since the switch from a Victorian stable. Drops back 300m briefly refreshed and be wary of him with Lang booked. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Bad Forest.
1 09x19 BAD FOREST
JESSE TOWNSEND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J G Townsend, Miss J R Atkinson, S Peell, D Foster, D Wilkins, S M Bennett, N Koen, B Milne, Mack Racing (Mgr: A T McIlwain), C J Smith, G K Drewett & M G S Winter
Third-up today. Freshened for 55 days. First-up won by 1.2 len at Kilcoy Bm65 April 12 over 800m in heavy going defeating Levar carrying 55.5kg at $6. Second-up second last of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on May 9 over 860m, 6 len behind Six More Songs carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. One of the main contenders.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, Aqua Vee And Armbands
2 9x631 GOODES
EMMA FOUCHARD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
E Fouchard
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Gatton Cl1 May 23 over 860m on a soft track defeating Leica Pherrari with 59kg at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on May 9 over 860m, 2.5 len behind Six More Songs carrying 58kg at $16. Sure to go well again.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Cerise, White Lattice, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
3 00x07 REVALENE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, S D L Racing, S J V, Ms C Szentkuti, A Grant, C Baker, L McGlynn, J Campbell, Rush Revs Racing, Chrisco's Kitchen, P Keys, Ms K Wilson, S Gill, Scotch And Fillet, 1 More Syndicate & T Chan
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Missile One with 59kg at $6. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Cg&E Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind La Petite Maison with 59kg at $11. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.
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EMILY LANG
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
4 277x0 SUPER ZAMBONI
STEELE RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G M Ryan, H Suleyman, J E Pickering & B J Ryan
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 January 1 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind King Yoshi with 57kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 October 11 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Quade with 58kg at $7.50.
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Light Blue And White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
5 2940x CALMER KARMA
WARREN MUNRO
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Chung
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Moruya Bm58 March 2 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Tidal Rush with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; third of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 July 27 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Mafia carrying 59.5kg at $21. Will need this run.
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AMY GRAHAM
Pink, Black Seams, Pink And Black Striped Cap
6 2360x DON'T BE DRAMATIC
DAN MORGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Morgan, J S Miller, J Stevenson, J G Huntley, D L John, R Bestic, Miss J A White-Denton & Sockeye Racing (Mgr: M A Salmon)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 April 26 over 1540m, 17 len behind Kaiwi carrying 61.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Doomben Bm62 January 27 over 1110m, 4 len behind Try Everything with 57kg at $31. This is an ideal race to kick off. Back on turf and may need one.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Cardinal Red, White Diagonal Stripes, Navy Sleeves And Red Cap
7 2135x RUSSIAN PINS
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
S J Harper
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track Bm70 January 29 over 800m, 1.4 len behind He's Heaven carrying 52kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track Bm58 November 1 over 800m, 0.7 len behind My Name Is carrying 57kg at $9. Looks hard to beat.
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COBI VITLER
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
8 5135x GIGGY
HARRY RICHARDSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Warwick Bm62 February 4 over 800m, 5.5 len behind State In Texas carrying 56.5kg at $7. On debut seventh of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw October 18 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Li'l Rex carrying 56kg at $11. Prefer to see.
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KELSEY LENTON
Yellow, Red Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
9 0x732 HOKUSAI
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M G Owen, Miss C M Johnstone, Mrs T M Johnstone & T W Johnstone
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Thangool Bm55 on June 10 over 800m, 1.1 len behind Ablett with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Chinchilla Bm60 on May 24 over 1070m, 3 len behind Zena Boy with 55.5kg at $8. Can't be ruled out.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Turquoise, White Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 x1877 MAWSONS EXPEDITION
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Beattie
Most recently led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, in the wet; 5 len behind Hidden Hail with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Staffa with 59kg at $16. Prepared to overlook.
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MS N BERIMAN
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap
11 9x099 LI'L REX
DAVID MURPHY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T R Neale, R J Kirshaw, Miss J K Elder, G C I S Racing (Mgr: B Clarke), D C Morrissey, S A Watterson, J F Vaughan, T Symons, R Symons, Miss T M Murphy, K Mccarthy, R G Neale, C Vaughan, P V Cronin & Ms P Jackson
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Cg&E Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Petite Maison with 55kg at $61. The start before that second last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1050m, 11 len behind Zatanna carrying 58kg at $91. Not here.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
12 87776 ALBION SQUARE
BRIAN GENTLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Gatton Bm65 on June 28 over 860m, 4 len behind Palawa Kani with 54kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1050m, 6 len behind Zatanna carrying 56.5kg at $71. Needs to improve sharply.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap
13 x2856 RIVA D'AMOR
LEANNE HARTLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N R Brockington
Returns from a 46-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Sir Maurice carrying 58kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind A Touch From Fayt carrying 58kg at $51. Won't find this easy.
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JASON TAYLOR
White, Red Tee, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Quartered Cap With Red Pom Pom
14 8369x ON THE TARGET
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W H Tutt, S J Tutt, B W Tutt & Kangerzoom Racing (Mgr: D P Tutt)
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Gatton Bm58 August 20 over 860m, soft track; 7 len behind Uno Moon carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track Cl1 April 1 2024 over 800m, soft track; 2 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 56.5kg at $41. Might be better off following this outing.
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ANGELA JONES
Orange, Black Braces And Cap
15 37860 BUN IN THE OVEN
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D Gray
Most recently 11th of 14 at Warwick Bm55 on June 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Koga Ninja with 55kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Uluwatu with 54kg at $61. Must improve to play a role.
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Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap