ALBION PARK   19 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

2025 LADBROKES QUEENSLAND DERBY (GROUP 1) 2680m

Track: GOOD      

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.
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
FLUORESCENT YELLOW
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
NAVY BLUE WITH WHITE HAMMER, PINK SEAMS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
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
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
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
PURPLE, RED SPOTS
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
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
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
BLACK, WHITE PIPING COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE PIN STRIPES
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
BLUE, SILVER GREY STARS
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
RED, BLACK STARS & STRIPES
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
TARTAN, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
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
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
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
WHITE, YELLOW MALTESE CROSS, PURPLE SLEEVES
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
RED & WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
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
BLACK, SILVER STARS, STARRED SLEEVES