Gatton   09 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BARRIER REEF POOLS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Orca can work over from a wide draw to lead. TRUCK STOP HONEY (9) was a big maiden winner here in the spring, and she has been holding her form nicely since then. She can make full use of the pole position and is sure to be among the hardest to beat again. TREASURER (2) has not won for some time, but this field is not as strong as some of his recent assignments. Justin Huxtable in the saddle is a bonus, and the pair merits healthy respect. Each way. HAYAKU (3) was beaten by a wide draw at the Gold Coast nearly 2 weeks ago, and has a good record when racing on this circuit. He is peaking at the right time, and this level, a form reversal, is on the cards. SHOW ME THE STARS (6) is capable of better than her recent form suggests, and she is another who is worth including in all combinations to be safe. MISHANI PERSUASION (1) sat close to the pace and fought on gamely to finish runner-up at Chinchilla nearly 3 weeks ago. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and gets a chance to improve his modest track stats. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hayaku each way.
1 38672 MISHANI PERSUASION
DONNA STANBRIDGE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Chinchilla Bm50 on December 20 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Gee And Tee with 60.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on December 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shot Down By Love carrying 59kg at $8.50. Not far away last start. Comes into calculations.
8
BAILIE BAKER
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
2 69346 TREASURER
MARK RENEHAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S A Renehan, L Hill & J B Renehan
Most recently 6th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind La Rosetta carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on December 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Royal Gladiator with 57kg at $5.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red, Purple And White Diamonds Sleeves
3 63x00 HAYAKU
ALLAN CHAU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
H L Chau, Mrs C Ng, W S Chau, K P Chau, W Y Kan & M Desmond
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl5 on December 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mister Bianco with 53kg at $81. Second-up second last of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind La Rosetta with 58.5kg at $31. Major player.
9
S SHEARGOLD
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
4 97982 HUSSON'S REVENGE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I A Heilig, W A Heilig, P T Foran, A M Marentis, J J A R (Mgr: J M Haspels), Mrs N A Williams, D Macdonald, S Serra, Mrs T Serra, B Koning, Mrs D Koning, A J Lee, Mrs M M Lee, T Marland & N D Marland
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at Ballina Bm50 on December 26 over 1415m, nose behind Cowgirl Lilly with 58kg at $6.50. Before that from last on the turn 8th of 12 at this track 0 - 55 on December 5 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mishani Steller carrying 58kg at $8.50. Not far away of late. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.
5
S CORMACK
Hot Pink, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
5 0x013 DEFYING
MARK CURRIE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
N R Cooper-Hayter, Miss L Bishop, J Price, Ms I White & R Clark
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Chinchilla Bm50 on December 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Gee And Tee carrying 61kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Texas 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m defeating Summer Ready with 59.5kg at $4.20. Cannot be discounted.
3
LESLIE TILLEY
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 36047 SHOW ME THE STARS
BRENDAN JONES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
B J Jones, G K Drewett, A D Browning, B Barnes, M J Daniels, K Asquith, S Harris, J Harris & S Roughley
Most recently 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast F&M Cl1 on December 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Home Zone carrying 54kg at $16. Before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on December 5 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Star Venture with 54.5kg at $5. Terrific chance to return to form.
10
MONTANA PHILPOT
Royal Blue, Black Quarters And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap, Silver Stars
7 x6x84 LITTLE VAIN
LEO ROCHE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L J Roche & Mrs J E Roche
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Texas Hcp on December 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Milton Road with 55kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 12 at Warwick 0 - 55 on December 26 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Gerry's Pick with 57kg at $19. Hard to have in this company.
12
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Black, Pink Check And Quartered Cap
8 22486 ORCA
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss R L Warzecha & Mrs C F Warzecha
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Ipswich Bm72 on November 13 over 1950m, 7 len behind Grey Northern with 54kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 8 at Esk Bm55 on November 8 over 1750m, 16 len behind Mishani Empire with 57.5kg at $4.20. Prefer others.
11
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
9 16344 TRUCK STOP HONEY
WILLIAM KROPP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
S D Pomerenke, Mrs S C Pomerenke, Ms K S Kropp, P Walsh, R M Leskovec, D McGlone, E Caputo & B Nelson
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Dalby 3yo Bm60 on December 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Halfachance carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on November 13 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Switchblade with 55.5kg at $8. Draws ideally on the inside so she is among the leading chances.
1
BRANDON LERENA
Brown, Gold Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
10 23975 FIELD AGENT
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Cavallaro
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 7 at Inverell Bm58 on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Allezizzy with 53kg at $10. Before that 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm55 on December 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Alfa Lily with 56kg at $31. Must improve off a last-start fifth over 1200m at Inverell to feature in the finish.
2
JASON TAYLOR
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
11 50x09 REACHOVER
WAYNE O'CONNELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Toowoomba 0 - 52 on November 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mr Evans with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mishani Crown carrying 60kg at $151. Looking to others.
4
W D O'CONNELL
Grey, Black O With W, Sleeves And Cap
12 38336 TIDLER'S WISH
ROB GOODWIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T L Paterson, R S Johnston, D U Squassoni & R J Goodwin
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on December 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zimbara with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on November 1 over 1615m, slow going 1.3 len behind Venom Wolf with 57kg at $17. Will not find this easy. Well placed to play a major role.
7
DAMIEN BOCHE
Gold, Purple Stars, White Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
13 67520 JAMAICAN
GILBERT BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C T Baker
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Chinchilla Bm50 on December 20 over 1400m, 35 len behind Gee And Tee carrying 54.5kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Texas Bm50 on December 13 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Calmer Karma carrying 52.5kg at $12. Looks tested again this line-up.
12
RHIANNON PAYNE
Black And White Checks, White Sleeves With Pink And Black Armbands, Pink Cap