Townsville 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES OPEN Handicap 1609m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Acclimatise is expected to cross from a wide draw and lead. BEAU RAIN (4) saves his best for his home track and followed up a recent narrow win with a second-place finish by the same margin here nearly 4 weeks ago. He handles any track conditions and will lose nothing with Ash Butler in the saddle for the first time. On top. ARMOUR FORCE (6) has not won for some time, and his recent form has been below his best. He will appreciate getting out to a mile and will also relish being back on this circuit. A form reversal will be no surprise. DILLINGER (8) is a handy ex-Victorian-trained gelding making his North Queensland debut. His last start was less than a month ago over 2100m, so he won't have lost any condition, and a bold run can be expected, especially if the money comes for him. JOHN JOSEPH (14) is capable on his day and won't lack fitness. Include in all combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: In a good field, Dillinger could be one to keep an eye on.
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MR MAESTRO
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald At the latest run got back early in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 24 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Vincenzo with 62.5kg at $3.10. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 63kg at $11. Needs to lift. |
4 R WIGGINS |
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| 2 | 700x7 |
THIRD REALM
JEFFREY CAUGHT 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG J P Caught, Ms S L Rowe, A J Williamson, Mrs L N Williamson, D J Woodhouse, Mrs K A Woodhouse, Mrs A L Forster, M B Forster, Mrs K A Kennedy, P Kennedy & S J Caught Second run back. First-up after 10 months settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track Winter Cup Open on July 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind Smart Legend carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on July 7 2024 over 1609m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Such A Whit with 65.5kg at $19. Wait for sign to say he ripe for improvement. |
8 LEAH MARTYN |
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| 3 | 176x0 |
SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TM Rawlins, Miss L M Chamberlain, W D Pedersen, G Maguire & J L Chivers Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tambo's Justice with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 17 over 1590m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 58kg at $19. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
12 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 4 | x4212 |
BEAU RAIN
BILL KENNING 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs A W Kiernan Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, slow going head behind Tambo's Justice with 55.5kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track Hcp June 29 over 1400m defeating Stats carrying 55kg at $3.90. Expected to feature. |
9 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 5 | 7x980 |
PRINCIPESSA
ALWYN BAILEY 7YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Ryland Thoroughbreds, D Deng, Miss R Hausler, M Richmond & C Britton Last start ran last of 12 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pipistrelle carrying 63.5kg at $61. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on June 24 over 950m, slow going 4.5 len behind Loud Noise with 63.5kg at $151. Safely held. |
7 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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| 6 | 85486 |
ARMOUR FORCE
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & Miss T L Clark Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Cairns Hcp on July 24 over 1250m, slow going 2 len behind Valenki with 54.5kg at $11. Before that 8th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stadium Of Light with 54.5kg at $7.50. Great chance to atone. |
2 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 7 | 6x600 |
CONVENER
RICKY VALE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, C J Spence & N T K Radford At the latest run second last of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Archer's Game carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that 10th of 13 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Skyforger with 57.5kg at $71. Disappointing of late and looks safely held. |
6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 8 | 11405 |
DILLINGER
TOM BUTTON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), G M Turner, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), L Petrevski, S Petrevski, S K Bennett, G J Fischer & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon) Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 4 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Outcaster carrying 61kg at $5. The race before that 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on June 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Aztec State with 55kg at $41. Certainly worth another chance. |
13 I FRY |
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| 9 | x6975 |
FIFTH POSITION
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 9YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & W G Massingham Most recently ran last in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 24 over 1900m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Vincenzo carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Before that 7th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Stadium Of Light with 56.5kg at $21. Well placed and can feature. |
1 S CORMACK |
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| 10 | 23332 |
ACCLIMATISE
STEVEN ROYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG T E Schwarz, Mrs R M Schwarz, A G Schwarz, J J Marshall & Ms K A Harkin Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track Winter Cup Open on July 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Smart Legend carrying 54kg at $8. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 54kg at $16. Must be respected. |
10 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 11 | 64553 |
THE DRILLER
JOHN MANZELMANN 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Middlemount Hcp on July 26 over 1475m, 7 len behind Tricky Beans carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Winter Cup Open on July 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Smart Legend with 52kg at $11. Others rate better. |
11 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 12 | 68586 |
MAJOR ARTIE
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs H M Rowe, J D Smith & P J Rowe Most recently 6th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Stadium Of Light carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1609m, 4 len behind Our Turn Now carrying 61.5kg at $15. Looks tested against this line-up. |
14 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 13 | 64244 |
MOKTAFFY
LINDSAY HATCH 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), G A Bishop, A J Stevenson, G S Tolcher, Miss C McBride, T Juric, A B & D L Racing (Mgr: D Lowe), D A Gunther, D S Watkins, M A Fletcher, S M Pascoe, Red Rug Racing, Garry Holden Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Cairns Hcp on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Stadium Of Light carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Hcp on June 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Beau Rain carrying 54kg at $26. Honest galloper who is a live chance. |
3 N THOMAS |
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| 14 | 15552 |
JOHN JOSEPH
GEORGINA HOLT 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P C Corrigan, D A Corrigan, A J Corrigan, Mrs T M Corrigan, D T Corrigan, Mrs R Vandervlies, C G Watson, A Ring, K N Dawson, Ms G Crimmins, R Raco, A Raco, J Scire, J Luci, M Nicolaci, R J Lamendola, A C K 88 RACING (Mgr: P G Taylor), A C K 89 RACING (Mgr: B P Crimmins) & B P Crimmins Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Cairns Bm65 on July 15 over 1900m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Perovic with 61.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 54kg at $41. Sure to prove tough to beat. |
5 MS L MORRISON |
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| 15 | 71315 |
GOING NUCLEAR
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M H McGuire, A Casey, J H Cream, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, B W Hanke, Half Carton Racing (Mgr: R S Jackson), I B Whitehouse, K J Ashe, Mrs K D Grieve, N J Mansfield & T Busch At the latest run 5th of 9 at Mackay Bm70 on July 11 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Lady Masquerade with 59kg at $8.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm60 June 29 over 1400m defeating Store Beach carrying 60kg at $2.70. Expected to measure up. |
9 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 16 | x7698 |
REDWOOD SHADOW
LINDSAY HATCH 8YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M Katsanevas & C J Lindeberg At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at this track Winter Cup Open on July 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Smart Legend with 54kg at $11. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 6 over 1609m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 54kg at $9. Low on confidence and hard to recommend. |
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