2025 LADBROKES QUEENSLAND DERBY (GROUP 1) 2680m Track: GOOD |
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FATE AWAITS (10) was terrific from this row when charging through along the sprint lane to beat older rivals in the Rising Sun. Draws wider so may have to cop a tougher run but that last win was his eighth in 10 tries here and he has a knack of showing his best on a Group 1 night. HESITATE (1) pushed to the front from a wider barrier and was too good here last week, his third success from four starts this time in. Has ground to make up on a few of these through the Rising Sun but has the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw and that gives him every chance. RUBIRA (7) draws wide to follow his midfield effort in the Rising Sun but beat Fate Awaits in their two prior clashes and has the class to overcome the barrier. MAC BON (3) has won two of his past four starts despite some tough draws so looks an each way player from a better barrier as does JACKS ULTIMATE FURY (9) who was very good when third from this same barrier in the Rising Sun and put together a string of wins prior.
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1 | x1101 |
HESITATE
LUKE MCCARTHY 3YO B/BR COLT M J Harvey, D J Burns, S A Petrie Last start won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:30.10) beating Final Deadline in 3yo No NR on July 11 at $1.75. Back in winning form and and gets every chance from this draw. |
Fr1 L A MCCARTHY |
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2 | 21702 |
DEMON BLUE
GRANT DIXON 3YO BAY GELDING D Zavitsanos, D J Martello Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 3 m by Arrive (1:54.60) in NR 60 to 75 on July 12 at $9. Two runs back 11th (Sr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $41. Not here. |
Fr2 J J HERBERTSON |
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3 | 31631 |
MAC BON
LUKE MCCARTHY 3YO BLACK COLT Rolling With Rocky Pacing Syndicate (Mgr: M K Hartwig) Last start won by 2 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:55.20) beating In Excess in No NR on July 11 at $1.33. Each way player from a good draw. |
Fr3 S R GRAHAM |
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4 | 21236 |
JUNGLE DRAGON
BERNIE HEWITT 3YO BAY GELDING R J Connolly Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $9. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2280m after showing early pace at Redcliffe beaten 6 m by Rubira (2:44.30) in 3yo G3 No NR on June 28 at $17. Has the job ahead. |
Fr4 B W BARNES |
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5 | 83083 |
STRIKEM
SHANE GRAHAM 3YO BAY GELDING P J Jackson, L J Jackson Last start 3rd (Sr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Hesitate (2:30.10) in 3yo No NR on July 11 at $34. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Marketplace (2:21.20) in 3yo CG on May 16 at $279.10. Not keen. |
S R GRAHAM |
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6 | 11184 |
PATH TO GREATNESS
GRANT DIXON 3YO BAY COLT Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour) Won three starts back at this track over 2138m 3-4yo No NR on June 14. Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 3 m by Fate Awaits (2:31.60) in 3-4yo G1 No NR on July 5 at $7. Worth including. |
Fr5 T DIXON |
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7 | 1x117 |
RUBIRA
MARK & NATHAN PURDON 3YO B/BR GELDING G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate (Mgr: K G Breckon), G A Woodham, K J Woodham, R Cole, S A Cole Fair last start; 7th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Fate Awaits (2:31.60) in 3-4yo G1 No NR on July 5 at $4.80. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Redcliffe (2:44.30) beating Fate Awaits in 3yo G3 No NR on June 28 at $1.90. Talented enough to win if things go his way from a wide draw. |
Fr6 A F J SANDERSON |
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8 | 11752 |
FINAL DEADLINE
SHANNON PRICE 3YO BAY GELDING Raboki Pty Ltd (Mgr: S M Price) Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by Hesitate (2:30.10) in 3yo No NR on July 11 at $11. Place hope. |
Sr1 N M DAWSON |
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9 | 1x113 |
JACKS ULTIMATE FURY
RUSSELL JACK 3YO BLACK GELDING Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots) Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 1.75 m by Fate Awaits (2:31.60) in 3-4yo G1 No NR on July 5 at $11. Two runs back posted a big 16 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Riverina Paceway (2:41.20) beating Carlo Gambino in NR up to 70 on June 13 at $1.16. Racing very well. Going well and is a hope with some luck from the back line. |
Sr2 B M HEWITT |
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10 | x1321 |
FATE AWAITS
GRANT DIXON 3YO BAY COLT Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour) In good form. Last start won by a neck (Sr1) at this track (2:31.60) beating The Janitor in 3-4yo G1 No NR on July 5 at $9.50. Came from this row to win the Rising Sun last start and could do it again. |
Sr3 G W DIXON |
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11 | 81525 |
SWEET ON LEXY
BERNIE HEWITT 3YO BAY GELDING K L Crosby Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Hesitate (2:30.10) in 3yo No NR on July 11 at $2.40. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $3.30. Draw will make this tough. |
Sr4 B J HEWITT |
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12 | 11447 |
HEZATREACHEROUS
KERRYANN MORRIS 3YO BAY COLT D R Cordina, Summertime Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J Cordina) Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 10 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $16. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 2280m at Redcliffe beaten 7 m by Rubira (2:44.30) in 3yo G3 No NR on June 28 at $31. Tested. |
Sr5 R P MORRIS |
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13 | 22111 |
SEATHESTARS
GEOFF WEBSTER 3YO BAY COLT J R Hawkes, L Louey, C Sita, J E Hawkes Scored at his last three starts. Last start won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:32.10) beating Sweet On Lexy in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $4.40. In form but draw makes this tough. |
Sr6 W H RIXON |
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