Toowoomba   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

JOE WAGNER GROUP Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 36)   Rail: +1m Entire Course.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Royal Edition. Tricky. HEROIC DELANEYS (8) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely placing over 1400m at Gatton. Maps for the run of the race and with the extra fitness this is winnable. LINTHORPE LUCK (2) settled a long way back and impressed missing a whisker here first-up. Has a wide gate to contend with again but will have come on and can feature with average luck. Keeping the Currie-trained HIDEYOSHI (9) safe. He had good support here first-up, but raced wide for the majority and dropped right out (vet cleared). Has some gear tweaks and a senior hoop is aboard this evening. HABERFIELD (14) is hard to catch but she was well in the market here last time but disappointed. The one prior was a good effort and expect her to be ridden quieter. ROYAL EDITION (5) will race over further but is worth a betting watch on resumption. SUGGESTED PLAY: Heroic Delaneys appeals most.
1 CEPHAS
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J A Harvey
First starter by Rothesay out of Littlepeta. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Well held in recent trials so others are preferred.
1
ROB THORBURN
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
2 89x2 LINTHORPE LUCK
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Cronin, Mrs V Cronin, M C Anketell, Ms J A Cronin, A J Cronin, Mrs V A Cronin & Mrs J H Kemp
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn on November 29 over 1100m, long-neck behind Splash Luma with 58kg at $3.50. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Dalby Mdn on June 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Proponent carrying 57.5kg at $4. Looks hard to beat.
12
MONTANNA SAVVA
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
3 64 BON ICHI
JERON DE BOECK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J I De Boeck
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at this track Mdn on November 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 57kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 12 at Gatton Cg&E Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wildspitze with 58kg at $10. Improver who can measure up.
8
K YOSHIDA
Turquoise With Five Black Stars, White Sleeves, White Cap With Black Stars
4 6x0 IRONBRIDGE
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger)
Third race start. First start second last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on July 4 over 870m, 14 len behind Chasing Time with 56.5kg at $17. Went for a spell before returning second last of 14 at this track Mdn on November 29 over 1100m, 14 len behind Splash Luma with 56kg at $71. Hard to get excited about his chances.
10
OLIVIA KENDAL
Red And Gold Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 3424x ROYAL EDITION
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan), K J M McMahon, W W Williams, Mrs N A Williams, J J Williams, B L Williams, Miss M Williams, W McInnes, J Ronan & L Yates
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track Mdn August 16 over 1890m, 16 len behind Beta Better with 60kg at $5.50. On debut ninth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Eleanor Nancy carrying 58kg at $51. Betting watch.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Red, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 GRIGIA
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
A Aceti
Mare by D'argento making her first appearance. Trialled on December 2 at Dalby over 800m and finished fifth. Prefer to see.
11
HANNAH RICHARDSON
White, Orange Diamonds And Orange Cap
7 I'M SO ELEGANT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird & C G Geran
Four-year-old mare making debut by Proisir out of Sarsarun. Purchased for AUD $ 1,250 (Inglis 2025 MARCH (Late) Online Sale). Sixth at Seymour in a 1000m trial on October 14 2024. Trial form has been pretty ordinary.
3
G GERAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 43 HEROIC DELANEYS
MATT KROPP
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J P Wagstaff
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on November 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Darth Invader carrying 54kg at $31. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Gatton F&M Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Snugg carrying 58kg at $11. Has plenty of upside and go close.
4
BRANDON LERENA
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
9 530x7 HIDEYOSHI
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & Town Gossip (Mgr: M Munro)
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jediah with 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 3 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Maravillas carrying 58.5kg at $11. Still early in the prep and improvement is likely.
7
LESLIE TILLEY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
10 0x99 XTRAVAGANT FRIEND
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
W D Vohland, Mrs J M Smith, M J Smith, Miss T J Finch, J A Belchamber, Mrs D M Avarakis, Mrs T Bazloff, G Batzloff, Ms C A Tape, Mrs K M Elliott, B A Hamlet, Ms V L Horsburgh, D K Collins, T Burke, J Caddis, M T Ryan, Mrs K M Ryan, P G Newton, Mrs K Newton & T Ride
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track Mdn on November 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 9th of 12 at Gatton Cg&E Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wildspitze carrying 58kg at $51. Hard to have on current form.
14
Grey, Black Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
11 WORTH A GAMBLE
MARK CURRIE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, Mrs D T Currie, K S Flanagan, Mrs C E Collinson, D W Collinson, Mrs N D Ruhland, S C Blacka, C E Watts, Mrs D R Watts, D L Adcock, B K Profke, J W Ihle, G A Bramwell & C J Lindeberg
Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old filly by Casino Prince out of Evilweb. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Dalby December 2. Gate against.
13
MICHAEL MURPHY
Gold, Maroon Bulls Head, Maroon Sleeves With Cerise Armbands, Maroon And Cerise Quartered Cap
12 8 SHES A BELLE
REX LIPP
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs A P Curran & B P R Curran
At debut, second last of 9 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 860m, 13 len behind Miss Leana with 56kg at $11. Others preferred.
16
BROOKE STOWER
Gold, Red Sash
13 0787 ASTERN POWERS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Miss S M Sixtus
Most recently 8th of 11 at Goondiwindi Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Kachina Girl carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind East West Miss carrying 55kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
11
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
14 89429 HABERFIELD
STEPHEN MATTHEWS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Amelia Althaus & Rodney Fazackerley
Last start ran last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 13 len behind Jediah carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on November 15 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Darth Invader with 54kg at $9.50. Chance on her day.
6
KARL ZECHNER
Purple, Teal Vee, Vees Sleeves, Striped Cap
15 0x875 PRINCE OF SYNERGY
SHARON CROXFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, J J Evans, D & Mrs L Paddle, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, A Schachna, C Papadimas, D P Holland, A J Watt, W C Cruse, C L Cohen, D Moore, M E Laaksonen, Mrs K A Smart, R A Parker, B L Pateman, W McKibben & S G Hill
Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jediah carrying 58.5kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track Mdn on November 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Splash Luma with 56.5kg at $41. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
9
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And White Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
16 x8448 LOPE BY NIGHT
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Costello, J B Costello & M J Costello
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rochedale Hero with 58kg at $151. The race before that 4th of 7 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Summit carrying 58.5kg at $31. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Not the worst here.
2
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, Black Cross And Cap