Ipswich   06 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB Class 6 Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.1).  

Very keen early battle. I AM VOODOO (11) is better known as a poly track performer and he was an easy winner at the Gold Coast on that surface when resuming and then ran third there last time out in a handy lineup. He has 5 kilos less to carry this time and from a handy draw, he will be hard to beat in this. XPRESSO (3) won by a head here fresh up and then tried hard for fifth at Eagle Farm last start in a strong weekend grade contest. 1100 metres is his pet trip and he should be right in the finish. GEMELON BOLT (1) was a beaten favourite last start and did not appear to handle the poly track at the Gold Coast that day. He is much better than that and is beautifully placed at this level. Stick with him back on a turf surface. Each way. BITCOIN BABY (4) ran on late after making a slow start at Doomben just over 3 weeks ago. This is the easiest race that she has faced in a while and she is good enough to make her presence felt. Don't rule her out of winning this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gemelon Bolt each way.
1 8x875 GEMELON BOLT
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms D M Anderson, Mrs N E Davison, W B Davison & LJ Boulus, Syndicates: Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Hcp on April 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind You'll Be Mist with 54kg at $2.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on March 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bring Me Kash with 54kg at $51. Sure to be right there at the business end.
5
M HARLEY
Yellow, Cerise five Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
2 78x04 EASY SINGLE
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K W Moulton, A W Cameron, A J Young, Creatures Of Love (Mgr: J W McIntyre), Ms D M Andrew, D W Geany, D W Guthberg, G Blackstock, G J Schouten, J J Worrell, K J Mccormick, M J L Beretta, M C McKeiver, M B Roger, Mackmurtoo, P J Evans, P G O'toole, S M Mahoney, T Anderson & MMPC
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1110m, 8 len behind Xtravagant Star with 60kg at $81. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jamaican Rumba carrying 56kg at $21. Rather invest elsewhere.
5
BRENDAN WARD
BODY WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK RAYS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND YELLOW GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES , BLACK CAP, YELLOW GREEN QUARTERS
3 25x14 XPRESSO
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Brien, B Garlick, A T McDonald, Mrs L A Smith, L M Smith, K A Mclean, Mrs L Brien, J D Buchanan & Ms G Copeman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Cl4 April 1 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Oakfield Duke with 59kg at $1.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm88 on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Millane with 52kg at $8.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
RYAN MALONEY
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS AND ARMBANDS
4 176x8 BITCOIN BABY
CHRIS MUNCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, Fitch Racing (Mgr: B E Fitch), R J Gall, Ms B L Clark, Ms J A Fisher, Screw Loose Racing (Mgr: C C Bella), C S Bretag, J P Cameron, C Schembri, N T Boyle, Jaynmel Racing (Mgr: J Chandler), B J Mcpherson, WBC Racing (Mgr: N P Wood), Mrs E J McCoombes, C D McCoombes & L E Neven
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Xtravagant Star carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm75 on October 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pocket Full with 57.5kg at $14. Solid top-three hope.
4
TAHLIA FENLON
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SOUTHERN CROSS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
5 x5518 ROLL UP
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Wilson), Mrs E Liuzzi, Wren Hotels Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Shelton), M Emanuele, B Molan, K M Schweida, Mrs S Di Girolamo, A Havig, J See, M Gray-Spencer, Double J (Mgr: Ms J O'Duffy), S Gray-Spencer, Z N Wilson, Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: M Kruger), M Halle, Dr F Tomlinson & D Tynan
Useful type. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bubba's Bay carrying 53.5kg at $21. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Cl4 February 29 over 1200m in soft going defeating Cool Encounter carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
3
JAMES ORMAN
BLUE, FIVE WHITE STARS, WHITE AND BLUE STARS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLUE STAR CAP
6 23x10 DASHING GEE GEE
RYAN TYRELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Fenwick Racing , A B Bauman, S W Duncan, P C Mackay & A L Grimshaw
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Beaudesert Bm68 March 14 over 1200m defeating Gee Bee Ess with 60kg at $4.50. Second-up 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Shalaa's Moment carrying 61kg at $19. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
7
D R SMITH
Emerald Green, Silver Braces And Armbands, Seams Cap
7 4x919 MAXIMUM VORTEX
ETHAN ENSBY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 12 at Grafton March Hare Bm86 on March 17 over 1175m, slow going 7 len behind At Witz End with 54kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at Grafton Bm74 March 7 over 1175m defeating Cabsav with 58kg at $2.10. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
CERISE, MAUVE HORSE HEAD, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP
8 2164x THE BILLIONAIRE
LEE FREEDMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D P Azzopardi, P C Barnett, Dr O K Chan, Mrs L J Chan, Rastas Racing (Mrs R Izzard), Dream Thoroughbreds Dream (D P Azzopardi), J J O'Keefe, S Hull, M Galbraith, J Kanellos, Mrs P M Mulady, P Nedelkovski, W Pace, Mrs T Gogos-Wilson, Dream Thoroughbreds, WJP Racing 1 (W Pace) & Miss M F Simmons
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Gatton Hcp February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Gaius carrying 54kg at $8.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm70 July 19 over 800m, soft track; 4 len behind Ditmas with 60kg at $13. Others rate better.
11
BLACK, HOT PINK AND WHITE RIBBONS, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
9 x736x HARLEQUIN FIELD
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), E M Thompson, D Smith, Mrs K M E Smith, R Y Pattison, K L Baldwin, W J Watts, J T Stewart, M C Sparkes, Mrs K L Sparkes, T Sparkes, J A Macpherson, M A Tegerdine, S Carslake & Mrs L K Polglase
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Doomben Bm78 February 10 over 1350m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Viminele with 56.5kg at $26. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track Bm78 January 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Wanda Rox carrying 56.5kg at $15. May need the hitout.
8
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
MAROON, WHITE EAGLE AND CAP
10 07x6x TANKER
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
I TURNER, DR C M SEWGOOLAM, DR H SEWGOOLAM, J MARSHALL, S SEWGOOLAM, T O'BRIEN, A CLORLEY, MS J WALLER, H J KERNAGHAN, MRS L M SEWGOOLAM, MISS C WYNNE & MRS K A VELGE, KEDACO GROUP RACING (MGR: D P COE)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 30 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Inasec carrying 60kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Gold Coast Bm70 on November 12 2022 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Cossie carrying 61kg at $5.50. Runner-up in a Gold Coast Poly trial over 1050m on April 23. Will struggle against these.
11
Jag Guthmann-Chester
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks, navy sleeves, aqua armbands, navy cap, aqua quarters
11 19x13 I AM VOODOO
TOBY EDMONDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), Mrs J E Anderson, Mrs A G Dwyer, Miss D Simmonds, Mrs A Dabelstein, Mrs T MacAlpine, Ms S M Godley, Miss B C Stevens, Mrs J King, P G Perkins & Goncold Racing (Mgr: Mrs Y Reilly)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 March 23 over 1100m defeating My Dog Diesel carrying 60kg at $4.50. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Minks Star carrying 60.5kg at $3. Capable of a strong showing.
2
A MALLYON
RED, YELLOW SEAMS,seams sleeves, RED CAP, SMILEY FACE
12 4249x VETTA VELOCITA
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm80 October 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dark Harmony carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Doomben Cl4 April 12 2023 over 1050m, 6 len behind Richon with 52.5kg at $16. Likely to make his presence felt.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Black Quarters, Orange Cap
13 0078x SON OF SAMPSON
JACKIE CROMPTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
WR Crompton, Ms JJ Crompton, Ms JN Randall & M Abbott
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Nowra Bm66 October 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wilkshire with 62kg at $15. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 September 7 over 1100m, 3 len behind Cripps Tonite with 60kg at $12. Marginal prospects.
12
Yellow, Black And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
14 20116 MR ENCORE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
B M Galea, Mrs L Galea, L A Jorgensen, T J Jorgensen & Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher)
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cabrinella with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Gatton Bm58 March 30 over 860m on a rain affected track defeating Smiling Zac carrying 61kg at $2.30. Others going much better leading into this.
6
ROBBIE DOLAN
MAROON, WHITE VEE AND CAP