Townsville   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Great Northern Brewing Co BM65 Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +4m 1000m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. (Pent: 5.66)  

Gossip Torque and Snitzaroo should set a strong gallop. BLOOMIN' RIPPER (12) saves her best form for this sprint journey and will be high on confidence following that last-start Cairns victory. Gets in light with the claim and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. KING'S HALO (3) goes well for hoop Wiggins who is yet to miss a drum in eight steers. Strips fitter second-up from the break and has definite top-three credentials from the inside alley. Former NSW galloper PERIGEAN (7) is having his first run for the new stable and any market support must be respected. Former NSW galloper SHINES (2) is second-up here and is best of the rest with the 2kg off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 12,3,7,2.
1 1238x GOSSIP TORQUE
MATTHEW MCGUIRE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
M H McGuire, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire & Miss P M McGuire
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track Hcp May 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Missile Thunder with 54kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track Bm65 March 22 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Roth 'N' Bubble with 58.5kg at $6. Can return with a bold run.
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MITCH GORING
Red, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 5x9x5 SHINES
STEVEN ROYES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Second-up today. Last outing 5th of 9 at Cairns Bm70 on August 22 over 950m, 6 len behind Blue Stratum with 60.5kg at $4. At only start last preparation sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Media World carrying 59kg at $41. Fitter and can break through.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Orange, Yellow H
3 211x6 KING'S HALO
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
6YO  BROWN  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
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at Cairns Bm70 on August 22 over 950m, 6 len behind Blue Stratum carrying 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Cairns Cl2 on November 22 over 1250m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Super Art carrying 58.5kg at $8. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
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R WIGGINS
Orange, Yellow H
4 x8495 KISS ME LATER
GRAHAM KLIESE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Home Hill Bm70 on August 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Dealing's Done carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that second last of 10 at Bowen Hcp on August 16 over 1280m, slow going 14 len behind Real Key with 55.5kg at $18. Unlikely to threaten.
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G KLIESE
Royal Blue, White Stars, Cerise Stripe And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Cerise Stripe
5 11639 SNITZAROO
STEPHEN BUSH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Cairns Bm70 on August 22 over 950m, 9 len behind Blue Stratum with 59kg at $9. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on July 15 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Damus carrying 61.5kg at $10. Can bounce back.
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I FRY
Royal Blue, White Band with Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
6 44221 HARTSHORN
STEVEN ROYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, J R McDonald & B J McDonald
At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Cairns Bm60 August 23 over 950m defeating Sowilo Siren carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Cairns Bm55 on August 16 over 950m, slow going head behind Bloomin' Ripper carrying 60.5kg at $4.60. Comes into this in ordinary form. Going well but this will test.
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Orange, Yellow H
7 79x57 PERIGEAN
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R B Williams
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 46 days. First-up 5th of 12 at Moruya Bm66 on July 11 over 1010m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sutton Vella carrying 60.5kg at $14. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on July 25 over 1080m, 7 len behind Guerrera carrying 61.5kg at $9. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes.
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GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 89209 NORTHERNONTAP
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Last start 9th of 11 at Cairns Bm65 on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Burraneer Buoy with 59.5kg at $9. Before that 11th of 16 at this track Bm65 on August 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lean Eagle with 58kg at $17. One of the main contenders on best form.
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KARL ZECHNER
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
9 9800x RUBY CHICKS
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
P A Piccone, Mrs A Lillywhite, Mrs S Bugeja, Ms V Skinner, Mrs S Hannus-Laine, Mrs M Machan, Mrs H M Rowe, M O'Brien, A D Forrest, P J Stevenson, & P J Rowe
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 June 22 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Bonded Affair carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Sunshine Coast Cl3 February 28 over 1000m defeating Curry Legend carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Wait and see how she comes up.
5
AIDAN HOLT
Maroon, Gold Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 3x270 IMPARDOO
BODINE BAILEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
K J Casey, Mrs D Jordan, C S Adams, K R Moore, Mrs P J Moore & D M Vella
Most recently ran last of 11 at Cairns Bm65 on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 7 len behind Burraneer Buoy carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on July 15 over 950m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lady Damus carrying 59.5kg at $12. Looking elsewhere.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Black, Gold Lightning Bolts Vee
11 58412 MIDAS STAR
STEPHEN BUSH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M G Bush & S Bush
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Home Hill Bm70 on August 26 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Dealing's Done with 55.5kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Bowen Bm55 August 16 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Framed It with 62.5kg at $3. Terrific chance.
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N THOMAS
Royal Blue, White Band, Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
12 25431 BLOOMIN' RIPPER
SHARLEE HOFFMAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M Capra, Mrs R J Piccone & Ms V P Skinner
Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at Cairns Bm55 August 16 over 950m on a rain affected track defeating Hartshorn carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Cairns Bm60 on July 24 over 950m, slow going head behind Injada with 58kg at $10. Capable of making it two on the trot.
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TYLER LESLIGHT
Hot Pink, Lime Green Heart And Cap
13 452x7 YAMABUSHI
FRED WIELAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at Cairns Bm60 on August 23 over 950m, 4.5 len behind Hartshorn carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on June 10 2024 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Well In Sight with 57kg at $7. Rates highly and should do much better.
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S CORMACK
Orange, Yellow "H" And Cap
14 x3218 GAMADALE NIP
ALEXANDER MALLIFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K Buckingham, Mr N Rowney & Ms D Hamlin
Most recently 8th of 12 at Cairns Cl3-Sw on August 23 over 1250m, 8 len behind Better Be Slick carrying 60kg at $19. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm55 August 2 over 1000m in soft going defeating Hartshorn with 60kg at $16. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past.
4
CHRIS MEEHAN
Black, Gold Horseshoe, Hooped Sleeves
15 62433 NO LOVE LOST
BONNIE THOMSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D A Thomson, J E Pollock & Ms B L Thomson
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Home Hill Bm70 on August 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dealing's Done with 55kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm60 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Exolent Choice carrying 59.5kg at $31. Maybe a place.
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ADAM SEWELL
Red, Green Shamrock, Pink Sleeves, Pink And Red Quartered Cap, Green Peak
16 04050 GALBALAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Jokic
Last start second last of 11 at Cairns Bm60 on August 23 over 950m, 7 len behind Hartshorn carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at Mackay Hcp on August 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Go Getaboy carrying 54kg at $61. Tested on recent form.
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Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
17 3132x ROTH 'N' BUBBLE
GRAHAM HUGHES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G R Hughes & Mrs D R Hughes
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track Bm65 April 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Rubunkar carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck this track Bm55 November 17 over 1000m defeating Win And Tonic with 56.5kg at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Likely to feature.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap