Doomben   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MEKKA RACEDAY 16 AUGUST QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Brazen Act should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. BRAZEN ACT (2) is knocking on the door of a maiden victory placing in seven of ten starts overall and this is not an overly strong affair. Has placed three from three over this six-furlong journey and gets in on the minimum with the 2kg claim. Rates the testing material against this line-up. The well-related BOMBARD (8) (half to 2xG2 winner Cifrado) strips fitter second-up from the break and gets the reliable Gollan/Jones combination. Should play a role in the outcome. CHAMPAGNE TOWER (9) resumes here but showed enough when last in work to suggest she could be competitive in this contest. Top-three candidate while fresh. AVIOR (7) will be rock-hard fit for this and may trouble the judge with the right run in transit. DAY TO REMEMBER (4) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brazen Act to break the maiden status.
1 2 BARBERRY SPUR
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K G Daley
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 0.6 len behind Deep Vegas with 59.5kg at $9. May find this a bit too tough.
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White, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves And Red Cap
2 233x2 BRAZEN ACT
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G A Betts, G Harvey, B G Byrnes, K S Swindail, M J McKay, Mrs K M Swindail, D Burg, R Wintercooke, T D Dall'Osto, A M Gisingeri, B H Goldie, Mrs S Goldie, C J Betts, Miss B A Betts & Baggy Green Racing 16 (Mgr: S B Watson)
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Ten Good Reasons carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on October 11 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Italian Dancer with 57.5kg at $3.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Orange, Purple Cap
3 3483x BUTWEDID
GLENN THORNTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W Thornton, Mrs T Snell, Mrs D Hinkley, Mrs F Clissold, Mrs S West, Mrs C Hyland & Mrs SA Langfeldt
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Ready Grey carrying 58kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 7 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn November 5 over 1050m, 6 len behind Aquatier with 58kg at $5. Everything points to a positive return.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap And Pom Pom
4 0x325 DAY TO REMEMBER
MICHAEL FRAPPELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Frappell & Mrs M M Frappell
Most recently 5th of 7 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on July 4 over 870m, 2.75 len behind Chasing Time with 59.5kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dashing Basics with 58kg at $16. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
6
MONTANNA SAVVA
White, Blue Clear Mountain Stud Logo, Red Sleeves With Blue Logo, White Cap With Blue Logo
5 7x245 LUCKY MAN
PAUL N NOLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, MWJ Edwards, Mrs A Edwards, M Hovey, Mrs J Hovey, B J Tobin & Mrs K M Tobin
Most recently 5th of 13 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Heroic Beach carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Warilla Gorilla carrying 58kg at $3.70. Will need to do a bit more.
18
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
6 34x6 OUT OF TURN
G K BATTS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G K Batts
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at this track Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 7 len behind Deep Vegas with 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind A Touch From Fayt with 57.5kg at $2.90. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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Black With Five White Horse Shoes, Aqua Sleeves With Red Stars, Aqua Cap With Red Stars
7 x6259 AVIOR
TREVOR THOMAS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay)
Most recently sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Chief In Charge carrying 56kg at $16. Before that 5th of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Balance The Books with 58kg at $31. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
4
S CORMACK
Purple, Gold Braces, Armbands And Cap
8 227x6 BOMBARD
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen)
Half-sister to dual-Group 2 winner Cifrado. Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ten Good Reasons carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Twin Telepathy with 55.5kg at $4.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
7
ANGELA JONES
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
9 2744x CHAMPAGNE TOWER
REX LIPP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs R J Lipp, J J McMahon, A McKenna, Miss K J Lipp & J Ione
Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Moscow Circus with 56kg at $9. Previously first up; second of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Annie One Ready carrying 56kg at $51. Sure to be ready to run well.
3
ROBBIE DOLAN
Royal Blue, Gold Band, Pink cap
10 90303 FLASH DRIVE
REX LIPP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Fraser Thoroughbreds (Mgr TJ Fraser)
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn on July 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ejay's Firefox with 53kg at $3.40. Before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind Chief In Charge with 56kg at $31. Maybe a place.
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Blue, White Vee, Quartered Cap
11 53x7 FROTHSAY
SHAUN DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D A Watson, K R Gee, A Sheppard, T R Edge-Williams, M A Lowe, G J Walsh, E W Gavel, D Gee & R Cagney
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo F SW on June 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Amuseantes carrying 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Wynette with 58.5kg at $4. Rates highly and should improve.
10
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Aqua, Black Maltese Cross, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
12 82 MISS WANTED
MICHAEL FRAPPELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R A Frappell & Mrs M M Frappell
Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on May 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Without Rhyme with 57.5kg at $19. Last start 2nd of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Divine Source with 56kg at $81. Improver who is worth including.
9
LUKE P DEMPSEY
White, Blue Clear Mountain Stud Logo, Red Sleeves With Blue Logo, White Cap With Blue Logo
13 5x4 MOANA GOLD
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S J Avison, P A Avison, Mrs C B Walker, D A Walker, R J Harvey, Mrs G Harvey, S K Petkoff & R S Poole
Third race start. First start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on February 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Crackenthorpe with 57.5kg at $2.50. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ten Good Reasons carrying 56.5kg at $8. Thereabouts last time but others rate better.
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Orange, White And Black Star, White And Black Star On Sleeves
14 784 RALOS STAR
JULIE HARRIS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C P Brinkley, Mrs B M Deans, Ms M L Sellens, , Mrs L G Fritz & Mrs K Hart, Ms J A Harris
Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Count The Dough carrying 58kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Absinthe Cat carrying 59.5kg at $31. Tested again.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Royal Blue, Silver Star, Stars Sleeves, Silver Cap
15 050x TSZYUYA
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Black Soil Bloodstock (B Siemsen), Wessel Thoroughbreds (C Wessel), S George, M McLean, B Hooper, I Weigh, S Bacon, Boyz On Tour No. 3 (B Henschell), Kurtz Family Racing (J Kurtz), Boyz On Tour No. 1 (B Henschell), Boyz On Tour No. 2 (B Newman) & Daniel Livestock (P Daniel)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Promiscuous Girl carrying 55.5kg at $9. On debut 11th of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Merchant Gold carrying 55kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this run.
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Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
16 8 SHANIDAR
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler) & Mrs V A Heathcote
At debut, eased back early on 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ten Good Reasons carrying 55.5kg at $7. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
5
JADEN LLOYD
Maroon And White Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
17 85 JUNGLE WARRIOR
ANGELA PLUMB
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
A J Brown, D E Drysdale, Mrs C R K Drysdale & Ms K J Monahan
Third race start today. At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Maybe with 60kg at $7.50. Second-up 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Without Compare with 58.5kg at $41. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.
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ADIN THOMPSON
Grey And Maroon Halves, White Diamond Bands, Grey And Maroon Quartered Cap
18 8x56 QUEEN ARNI
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C M Cygler, J A Mcintosh, D J Berg, D A Doolan & P A Fowler
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Absinthe Cat with 57.5kg at $19. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ballina Mdn on June 12 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Luvtoknow with 56.5kg at $2.40. Needs to improve sharply to figure.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Blue And White Hoops, Blue Cap
19 x77x7 MISSING BOUNDARIES
MATTHEW PARK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M N Park, Mrs A B Park, Mrs J F Newbound, Mrs J P Hodgson, J P Searston, S W Searston & M A Owens
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ten Good Reasons with 55kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on January 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Keep It Loki carrying 56.5kg at $18. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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Black, White Crossed Oars And Armbands, White Cap, Black Seams, Peak And Pom Pom