Townsville 06 Jul 2025
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES BET TICKER Class 6 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.65) |
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Solid tempo headed by Highbar and Russian Mint. Competitive. LE MELODY (1) resumes and has switched from a NSW barn. She's been racing in much stronger metropolitan races and has won 4/7 fresh. Has a handy 2kg claim and can win if the betting suggests stable confidence. HEAD HONCHO (8) was immediately back on track just missing here over 1000m. He'd been tried in a rich Quality prior and the longer sprint suits. Go close with average luck from the inside barrier. CHARTWELL (9) has threatened here all campaign and the 1.4L defeat last time produced his best number. Tumbles in weight and that brings him right into it. RUSSIAN MINT (5) and NORTHERNONTAP (7) both present second up for the Hatch yard and no surprise to see one or both make quick improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Le Melody if the money comes.
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| 1 | 8080x |
LE MELODY
BILL KENNING 6YO B/BR MARE 63.0KG S P Clauson, Ms N L Clauson, Miss H L Clauson & Miss M P Clauson Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw February 15 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Mr Galazi carrying 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Wyong F&M Bm78 January 11 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Bonita Queen with 59.5kg at $21. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing. |
6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 2 | 72153 |
REGGIE'S BOY
LESLIE GORDY 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG M Hohos, B M Stephens, P D Thomas, N W Barrett, Mrs J A Cerulli, G L Brooks, W R Sneddon, C I Sneddon, G J Titmarsh, Mrs W Titmarsh, Catch up beers (Mgr: G S J Kelly), Mrs J Lebish, J Palmer, R J Stevens, N Cameron, R D Lebish, D C Cahill & G R Vonhoff Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on May 16 over 1200m, head behind Rubunkar with 52.5kg at $10. Before that ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Stats with 55.5kg at $5. Tough task ahead this time. |
7 M J MCDONALD |
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| 3 | 52385 |
ARMOUR FORCE
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & Miss T L Clark Most recently 5th of 8 at Cairns Wfa on June 24 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Speed Legend with 59kg at $31. Before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Cairns Hcp on June 9 over 950m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smart Image carrying 54kg at $4.80. Has ability and is worth including in the multiples. |
10 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 247x3 |
HIGHBAR
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T W Hedley Second run back. First-up after four months led but faded 3rd of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on June 24 over 950m, slow going 1.2 len behind Loud Noise carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on February 8 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Termagant carrying 60kg at $8.50. Prefer others on this occasion. |
3 G KLIESE |
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| 5 | 121x6 |
RUSSIAN MINT
LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ares Racing Australia Pty Ltd, Ares 1, A B & D L Racing, P R Bonanno, M Haritakis, K McMahon, T Horan, G A Synd & M A Fletcher Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 on June 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Daimyo carrying 61.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl3-Sw on September 28 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Instagood carrying 60kg at $17. Fitter and is worth including. |
11 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 6 | 11121 |
TURN BIRD
STEVEN ROYES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Recent form sound. Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Bm70 May 6 over 1400m defeating Choir Boy with 57kg at $1.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on April 27 over 1400m, nose behind Read 'Em And Weep with 59kg at $2.70. Sure to get all the favours from barrier five. |
5 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 7 | 526x8 |
NORTHERNONTAP
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), D C Fraser, D W Rolfe, J D Green, Goonthen (Mgr: J D Green), A Lo Surdo, A M Smith, J B Page, M A Fletcher, J Shiells, F G Hidasi, L G Tsaousis, D J White, W J Page, B J Butler, S O'Neill, P Hardeo, A M Camp, D Gilbert & Mrs M L Heath Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm65 on June 20 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Daimyo carrying 61.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 August 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Candlelit carrying 62kg at $3. Is a second up winner in the past and can improve. |
2 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 8 | 25252 |
HEAD HONCHO
TOM BUTTON 3YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG T C Button, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Sunny Coast Punters (Mgr: M E Parker), RJ Chipperfield, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), I W Weigh, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), J N Kele, G P Moustaka, A A Gomez, A B Bauman & JAGS R Dual acceptor. Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Obligated carrying 57kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track Northern Jewel on May 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Astra Star with 60.5kg at $10. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. |
1 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 9 | 23335 |
CHARTWELL
RHEIN SEWELL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr R C Sewell, D E Sewell, Mr R D Sewell, Mrs K E Sewell, Ms B N G Sewell Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Lean Eagle with 58kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lucky Rolla with 60.5kg at $5. Expected to play a big role. |
4 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 10 | x1142 |
PENNYPACKER
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J A Crapp, B M Esser, Ms S P Royes Last start 2nd of 8 at Richmond Qld Bm65 on June 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gardenzio carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Before that 4th of 11 at Cairns Bm58 on May 29 over 1250m, 2 len behind Caldante carrying 61kg at $7. Rather invest elsewhere. |
8 N THOMAS |
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| 11 | 24547 |
SPIRIT OF GIVING
GRAHAM HUGHES 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Lucky Rolla carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm65 on May 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Amnesty carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Will struggle to compete. |
9 JASON TAYLOR |
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