Ipswich   29 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

GORDON'S GIN Class 3 Handicap 1350m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from Rideau, Singular and Torovista vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. RIDEAU (4) races forward and has gone close at his last two. Managed the soft track at the latest and is overdue. MA'S EPIC (3) was an easy winner at Warwick and didn't have much luck at Eagle Farm following, beaten 3L. She will use the inside barrier and the 3kg claim brings her right into it. UNDER THE PALAIS (8) is hard fit and has been racing in stronger. The winkers go on again, and she gets her chance here. SINGULAR (7) is a poly track specialist but presents third-up and maps for the run of the race. Rates well and keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rideau on top.
1 x7514 SMART RECOGNITION
CHRIS ANDERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Mrs E J D Anderson, W B Davison, D H B Giesemann, M T A Racing (Mgr: R Corless), M P Pearson, W I Bunz, J Collier & B Hussary
Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start ran last in a small field at this track Cl4 on March 1 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Russian Mint carrying 55kg at $4.60. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm65 February 8 over 1200m defeating Pungo with 57kg at $12. Rates highly. Has claims.
4
M HELLYER
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
2 6334x TOROVISTA
DAVID MCCOLM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Hoare, W T Threadgold, G M Fox, A S Whitwell, B R Wilkinson, Mrs A Arjun, E J Szczepanowski, M E Szczepanowski, J Beck & S Ribbera
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Murwillumbah Bm66 December 27 over 2020m, 4 len behind Second Sun with 60kg at $3.60. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Nmw September 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warby with 55kg at $15. Later.
11
ANTHONY ALLEN
Dark Green With Black Horseshoe, Dark Green Cap
3 34217 MA'S EPIC
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Dr R I Watson, Mrs C M Watson, P R Watson, Mrs H C Ratcliffe & N I Watson
Useful mare. Most recently 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ser Joh carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Warwick Bm65 March 2 over 1200m defeating Adalie with 57kg at $2.80. Sure to run well.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
Yellow, Green Horseshoe And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x1933 RIDEAU
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W A Veall & J L Wehlow
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Summer Soiree carrying 58.5kg at $9. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm62 on February 28 over 1075m, 1.2 len behind Prince Of Diamonds with 60kg at $2.60. Genuine claims.
9
JAI WILLIAMS
Purple, Gold Logo And Two Lines And Pom Pom
5 89834 KAREEM
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton)
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 on March 17 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Speed Map carrying 60kg at $4.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Warwick Bm58 on March 2 over 1350m, 2 len behind Touch Of Gracie carrying 61kg at $12. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
8
MADELEINE WISHART
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
6 233x3 EASTOWN
SCOTT MORRISEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W R Eccleston
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at this track Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 53kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 13 2024 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Golden Image with 58kg at $151. Passing.
10
Grey, White Band, Armbands And Cap
7 95x26 SINGULAR
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D L Freedman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on February 1 over 1200m, head behind Exposition carrying 61kg at $4.20. Second-up 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm60 on February 15 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Scud with 60kg at $15. Keep onside.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
8 43477 UNDER THE PALAIS
RUBY CHATTERTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss R G Chatterton, J Pangnazio, A Chatterton & Z McLean
Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Summer Soiree carrying 55.5kg at $14. Before that 7th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on February 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Keep Safe with 55.5kg at $41. Hard to beat on her best form.
5
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Aqua Blue And Purple RGR Logo, Aqua Blue With Purple Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
9 4766x FEARLESS THINKING
JAMES HEALY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
G A Morris & A C Morris
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 December 22 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind Diablo Bolt with 52kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Gold Coast 0 - 60 September 7 over 1400m defeating Cold One carrying 58kg at $10. Not the worst.
12
TIFFANI BROOKER
Black And Pink Checks, Pink Sleeves
10 17637 JAMAICAN MECRAZY
MICHAEL NOLAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
C A Brunner, B A Henschell, T Dearden, ST Dearden, B T Burke, W J Higgins, B Cook, B Hanly, G P Wagner, S S Ryan, R Tiralongo, G G Watts, Mrs K G Kay, B N Fielder, Mrs J M Butler & Ms P J Hughes
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, 9 len behind Kickatinalong carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 1 over 1625m, 13 len behind Earl Of Devon carrying 55.5kg at $5. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
3
STACEY CALLOW
Orange, Yellow Star, Checked Sleeves, Seams Cap
11 71x59 HONGKONG HARMONY
JOHN HUBBARD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S Hubbard
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on February 22 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rubaahy carrying 54kg at $41. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 1666m, 11 len behind Navillus Hellfire with 58kg at $31. Not keen.
6
ADIN THOMPSON
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
12 08509 SOOZIE MAREE
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1410m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Hardley Grey carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 14 at Warwick R55 on February 4 over 1350m, 10 len behind Alontro with 54kg at $51. Hard to make a case.
7
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap