Ipswich 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(5)
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GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Strong tempo from Rockabilly, Poised Tycoon and Shaque D'amour. DELICIOUS DEREK (6) has been brought to Queensland by Waller after two appearances in Sydney this prep. The pick of the runs was first-up over 1250m at Canterbury where he made ground to get up for second. Blinkers go on and this is a big class drop - the outside gate is the only negative. SHAQUE D'AMOUR (22) has been in the money five times from 14 runs with all of the placings coming at Ipswich. Ran a cheeky race at mammoth odds last time out at Doomben. Draws the fence and is sure to be prominent for a long way. VILLANDRY (19) returned with a real eye-catcher recently over 1050m at Rockhampton, coming from last at one stage to be beaten in a three-way go. Major player over the extra trip with added fitness. ICYMISS (12) has been just behind the placegetters at both runs to date. Nicely drawn and with improvement to come is one of the key runners. ROCKABILLY (5) is back from a five-month spell. Placed two from two in the maiden prep and has trialled well leading into this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Delicious Derek.
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LAVARACK
TONY GOLLAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp) & Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher) First starter by Bivouac out of O'rachael. Has been just fair in four public trials. Respect the stable and any market confidence that comes his way. |
7 ANGELA JONES |
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LEAN WARRIOR
RYAN TYRELL 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG T M Stevens, S J Smithers, B Woodward & Mrs K L Woodward Three-year-old gelding (Lean Mean Machine - Our Opinion) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Beaudesert barrier trial over 1050m February 12. Happy to watch this time. |
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LEGAL CAUSE
MICHAEL LAKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews) Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on December 2 2024 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Rubix Love with 58.5kg at $9. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Happy Wins carrying 59.5kg at $51. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time. |
10 CHRIS TAYLOR |
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ONLYYOUCANREAD
PHILIP MINTER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs Y M Cahill First starter by Encryption out of Special Miss. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Looks tested in this line-up. |
11 BRANDON LERENA |
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ROCKABILLY
DESLEIGH FORSTER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Gatton 3yo Mdn September 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Truck Stop Honey carrying 60kg at $3.90. On debut second in a small field at Lismore Cge Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1120m, 0.6 len behind Headstrong with 56.5kg at $3.90. Expecting a strong run while fresh. |
4 V DURIC |
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DELICIOUS DEREK
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn on January 16 over 1250m, slow going 1.75 len behind Extra Heights carrying 57kg at $26. Last start ran last in a small field at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Let's Go Barbie carrying 57.5kg at $12. Expected to run well in this company with the blinkers on for the first time. |
12 RYAN MALONEY |
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ELNAJEEB
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Embrook Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: L R Langbecker) At debut, 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn on January 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Crypto Miss carrying 59.5kg at $18. Better for that run but others preferred. |
14 EMILY LANG |
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POISED TYCOON
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG L H E Koh Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Party Benefits with 58kg at $12. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1100m, nose behind Tribbiani with 58.5kg at $17. Will find this a bit harder. |
5 FREDERICK LARSON |
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COPPER STAR
JAMES MOORE 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG K D Lam Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on January 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Silver Smash with 58.5kg at $15. Second-up second last of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1110m, slow going 8 len behind Meadowbrook carrying 56kg at $71. Must improve sharply. |
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LUCKY ARTIE
MELISSA KELLY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M L Kelly Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Gold Coast Cg&E Mdn November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Antilles Gold carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Larado with 58.5kg at $3.30. SCRATCHED. |
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PERINI MISS
STUART KENDRICK 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Belsin Thoroughbreds, R Burns, P Carter, J Donohue, Foulstone (Mgr: I J Foulstone), J King, S L Lamont, K M Larkin & J S Hefford Filly by Perast making her first race start. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on February 3 over 1000m. SCRATCHED. |
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ICYMISS
MATTHEW HOYSTED 3YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG M Thompson, E Rea, Mrs J B Rea & A C Rea Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lebanese with 56.5kg at $1.75. Last start 4th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on January 23 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Ancient Scent carrying 54kg at $9.50. No surprise to see her break through. |
2 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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JUST A SORT
VIC HEADING 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG V B Heading Most recently ran last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 23 len behind El Centro with 56.5kg at $151. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Chinchilla 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1070m, 2.5 len behind Destiny Gungho with 57.5kg at $2.60. Struggling to be competitive and impossible to recommend. |
8 HARRISON SHAW |
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SECRET ROSE
PAUL SHAILER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P Shailer, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), B Hooper, P Foley, A & F Racing, J Gillies, C White, G Carroll, R Fairhall, Fair Weather Racing, The S G R D Collective, Thirsty Shamrocks, M Nunn, B Wood, W Daunt, S Jimmieson, J Fleming & D Fitton Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sweet Anthe carrying 55kg at $3.30. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Statement Of Truth carrying 56kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED. |
22 DANIEL MOOR |
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LAW MARSHAL
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Atlas John carrying 58kg at $31. On debut ninth of 12 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Abender with 58kg at $81. Wait and see what happens today. |
8 M RODD |
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GOLDEN NOTRE
RAVYN WARZECHA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray At the latest run 4th of 11 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1203m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Butwedid with 57.5kg at $31. Before that 10th of 13 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Valouri with 58kg at $101. SCRATCHED. |
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KOBABILITY
OLIVIA CAIRNS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs N Gassner Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on January 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Possibilities with 56kg at $19. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Doomben Mdn on December 12 over 1660m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Tap High carrying 55kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED. |
20 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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KVAS
NATHAN EVANS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG R D Martino Most recently 5th of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Brave Emma with 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Better Sweet with 55kg at $101. Doubt that form will stack up. |
6 NATHAN EVANS - AUS |
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VILLANDRY
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG N A Arnold, Mrs J S Arnold-Brown, A J Arnold, Miss K J E Johnston & S D Arnold-Brown Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1050m, slow going head behind Ready Marea with 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Giselle Abeel carrying 58kg at $10. Looks hard to beat with that run under the belt. |
3 HANNAH RICHARDSON |
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EXCESS CAPITAL
RAVYN WARZECHA 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Last start second last of 8 at Toowoomba F&M Mdn on February 7 over 1100m, 10 len behind Caitlin with 56kg at $21. Before that second last of 9 at this track Mdn on January 31 over 800m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Mclaren with 56.5kg at $18. Happy to risk. |
10 JASON TAYLOR |
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MY SPIRIT
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) Second run back. First-up after 14 months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on January 23 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ancient Scent with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on December 6 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Attentive with 56.5kg at $101. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
6 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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SHAQUE D'AMOUR
TINA COTSIOPOULOS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A Mair & Mrs M C Flannery Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Capital Chord with 58.5kg at $81. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on January 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Boom Break carrying 54.5kg at $21. Best figures read well - big chance coming out of the inside alley. |
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