Doomben 06 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW Class 5 Handicap 1350m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: +5.5m Entire. |
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In the absence of noted leaders, Blazen Boots and Merchant Lady may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. BLAZEN BOOTS (4) resumes here but is a three-time winner around this circuit and has tuned up for this with a recent trial placing. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. TONNEOFGRIT (1) has been thereabouts in recent efforts and should get the run of the race from the inside alley. Can make his presence felt. SMART ACTION (8) has a handy record over this distance range with two wins and two placings from eight attempts. Gets in very light with the claim and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. KEITEL (2) is having his first run for the Vandyke barn and any market confidence must be noted. MERCHANT LADY (7) best of the rest from the Archibald camp. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blazen Boots to return a winner.
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| 1 | 67325 |
TONNEOFGRIT
STUART KENDRICK 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol, Dr J Cleeland, P Halfhyde, A & F Racing (Mgr: A J Fiteni), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan), Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo), Squeezers Q P C (Mgr: J A Mcintosh) & Kratzie Racing No. 93 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Deep Respect carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on June 15 over 1400m, head behind The Drover carrying 52kg at $4.40. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly. |
1 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 2 | 6655x |
KEITEL
DAVID VANDYKE 6YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Dr C G Lawler, G R Gillespie, J B Kaufman, A K Irving, J P Hoy, C M Nicholas, R S Williamson, R C Preston, R J Kell, J Nanopoulos & Duck Syndicate (Mgr: N Laffy) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 March 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Warby carrying 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm78 November 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Novelist with 58kg at $10. Can run a race while fresh. |
6 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 3 | 7x359 |
GODFATHER
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), Z L Jones, A Launay, M Lynch, P A Lampard, R I Darrah, Pacino Bros (Mgr: M T Dickson), Tips and Beers (Mgr: B I Kanofski), J Halls, B J Sharp, M Bhatnagar, J P Sullivan, Mrs A J Launay, C A Tickle & Foxton Street Thoroughbreds (Mgr: L I Blanchard) Full-brother to Group 3 winner I Am Immortal. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 on July 17 over 1175m, 6 len behind Emperor with 59kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind He's Heaven with 55kg at $21. Needs to do a bit more. |
3 A MALLYON |
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| 4 | 6252x |
BLAZEN BOOTS
TONY GOLLAN 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), Bad Boys Racing (T Brewer), B Hennock, C Chapman, B Cooper, C Filer, L Jaques, J Kennedy, C Schulz, Mudcrab (M Banks), M Quilter, S Smith, P Sposato, M Leitch, T Te Keeti, M Lillecrapp, J Masters, C Mayne, Showtime (W Leslie) & J M Bradley-Smith Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl5 November 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Beautantes with 56.5kg at $12. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track Nmw August 24 over 1350m, 3 len behind Hell carrying 54.5kg at $17. Everything points to an effective return. |
7 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 5 | 72117 |
DRANG A TANG
MARK CURRIE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J N Hannaford, R S Durre & Mrs K N Durre At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bright Blonde with 60kg at $19. The run before that won by a head at Toowoomba Bm70 July 12 over 1200m defeating Data Leak with 57kg at $2.70. Prefer others in this contest. |
7 ROB THORBURN |
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| 6 | x0863 |
BALTRAY
LENNIE WHEELER 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms E H Banks, L H Wheeler, W H Syrch, P Musa, V L Kembrey, C J Meier & Mrs C J Greedy Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on July 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sweet Proposal carrying 52.5kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl5 on July 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Give Giggles with 53kg at $51. Will find this assignment a sterner test. |
5 COBI VITLER |
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| 7 | 39x12 |
MERCHANT LADY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Triple Crown Syndications, M A Power, KevMonk Racing, J Hunt, C Raymond, B F Rippingale, A G Cid, Ms Y Gibson, T Zdravkovski, R W S Woo, G W Byrne, U Perera, S H Carmichael, C L Cohen, Mrs J M Cohen, Healey Bloodstock, Chippy & Brickie, Ms J E Robertson & A D Pank Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose at Gatton Bm70 June 28 over 1100m defeating One 'N' Only with 56kg at $17. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Famous Pedrille with 56.5kg at $5.50. Solid credentials and worth consideration. |
2 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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| 8 | 152x3 |
SMART ACTION
MICHAEL MORRISON 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG For Real Racing (Mgr: S V Isbister) & The Ten Percenters (Mgr: Mrs R Davis) Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Cl5 on July 16 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 53.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ipswich Bm58 on December 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hard To Dismiss with 59.5kg at $9.50. Hard to beat. |
4 TAHLIA FENLON |
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