Ipswich   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

BARRIER REEF POOLS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1240m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Expecting Gas Brigade to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. PARO (5) is knocking on the door of a maiden victory with consecutive runner-up finishes this campaign and will better third-up from the break. Rates a leading contender against this line-up. Former Victorian GAS BRIGADE (4) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than he faced down south and can run a race while fresh. JOPPA LANE (14) was a touch plain last time but go on the good third at Eagle Farm when resuming. Worth another chance. The well-related RAGING (6) (half to G3 winner and G2 placed She Shao Fly) has gotten better with each run this time in work and will be ready to peak now. Include in calculations. SUGAR ISLAND (9) strips fitter second-up from the break and may earn a cheque from the favourable draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Paro to salute.
1 8 BOURBON LANE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Bossy Nic. At debut, 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Noble Decree carrying 57.5kg at $19. Will need to improve sharply.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams, Yellow Pom Pom
2 CAPIANA
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Wessel), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P Felgate), Georges River Racing (Mgr: B Hyem), Woongarra (Mgr: Ms C Forrester), Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P Daniel), M McLean, J D'orazio, M J Foster, K Hucker, J Laverty, G Lawler, B Mcandrew, C Perkins & A Voller
Three-year-old gelding (Capitalist - Pipiana). Tony Gollan has him primed for this with three recent trials leading into today's debut. Runner-up in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on April 22. Shows ability at the trials so keep him in mind.
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ANGELA JONES
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
3 06x54 CHAYSE 'N' LEISA
SCOTT MORRISEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P Flannery, T R Burrow, A Jordon, Mrs R Tancred & N Tancred
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1050m, 6 len behind Spiethtacular carrying 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on April 21 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Acapulco Girl with 58.5kg at $91. Don't underestimate.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys, Sleeves And Cap
4 230x GAS BRIGADE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J F Coetzee & S B Poh
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Plymouth with 58kg at $21. On debut second in a small field at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1312m, 0.8 len behind Navy Heart carrying 58kg at $3.50. Expected to feature.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Red Sash, Yellow Sleeves
5 67x22 PARO
BARRY LOCKWOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Shape Of Water carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Ruins Of Rome carrying 58kg at $6. Well placed. Big chance.
5
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
6 4x652 RAGING
WAYNE NUGENT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D A Digney
Half-brother to Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed She Shao Fly. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind More For Ready with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Encouraged carrying 57kg at $11. One of the chances.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
7 605x4 ROTHWEILER
JOHN THOMAS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
N J Payne, G W Spies, J W Thomas, D J Lyons, J G Mays, R K Gleeson, T M Knack, J W McNeil, Mrs S L Payne & M A King
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn on March 8 over 870m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Arctic Bear carrying 54.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on September 7 over 1110m, 12 len behind Mishani Lily carrying 52kg at $201. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 537x3 RUNAWAY TYCOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
W E Williams, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas), J MacLean, A K Voller, B N MacDonald, S P Anderson, M A Tobin, M A Gray-Spencer, Mrs V A F Schweida, D J Haddock, H M Delaney & N Howell
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Noble Decree with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Trevatt Court carrying 58kg at $14. Has drawn wide and isn’t among the top hopes today.
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Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
9 533x5 SUGAR ISLAND
MITCH FAULKNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Faulkner, A P Galvin & R J Montgomery
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bundella with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Larusso with 56kg at $81. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
2
ROBBIE DOLAN
Black, Yellow Stars, Stripes, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Cap
10 3 PENSIERO
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
F Mazza, Ms A Brynza, M Burton, M Chronopoulos, B T Crowther, L J Cusick, I K D'Arcy, G R Hill, Mrs A C Neate, Roberts Racing (Mgr: S Roberts), G Sanfedele, L J Thompson, K Tiliacos, W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews), K H Walsh, Auscro (Mgr: B J Wilkinson) & H Miranda
At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind More For Ready with 53.5kg at $7.50. One of the main chances.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
11 STOICISM
JASON PATTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
J Patton, J & Mrs J Barbara, A Rizza, S Cibau, A Miles, D Manning, P Manning, R Barulouski, M Christopher, K Rindfleish, M Manning, L Wilson, J Pulcifer, L Manning, G Sullivan, P Bullock & A Darcy
Filly by Preferment making her first appearance. Full-sister to two-time winner Winning Wing. Trialled on April 22 at Gold Coast over 1000m and finished fourth. Worth keeping safe.
1
A MALLYON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
12 2 VOVO
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C L Hoysted & Lavin Park Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs C L Hoysted)
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Run Harry Run. Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; head behind Tapati with 56kg at $2.10. Will be better for that experience and looks very tough to beat.
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BORIS THORNTON
White, Navy Blue Butchers Hoops
13 2722 CIPHERTEXT
HELEN PAGE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Mrs K Ackery, Mrs H L Page, Mrs A Izatt, Miss L P M Stephens & Mrs L A England
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Mdn on April 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on February 22 over 1015m, on a slow track; neck behind King Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $6. Fully tested without further improvement.
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Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
14 9x30 JOPPA LANE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
M F Paris & Mrs J G Paris
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, head behind Trapeze Alert with 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moscow Circus with 58kg at $4.60. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
10
BORIS THORNTON
Royal Blue, Light Blue Diamonds
15 50x6 VICTOIRE D'AMOUR
TAYLAH MACKINNON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
D J Sherwood, G R Stalley, M J Stalley, P C Skinner, M Canavan, S T Mcvicar, L Bailey, A D Moodie, E J Bailey, J R Bailey & D Quinn
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Music Fever carrying 53kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on November 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind State A Fact carrying 55kg at $61. Not on that form.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Red, Navy Sleeves With Gold Seams, Navy Cap And Gold Seams