BOWEN   16 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Bowen Small Motors Class 3 Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: True.  

Candlelit to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. ODEGAARD (7) has hit a purple patch of form of late with a win and two seconds from his past three starts and strikes a very winnable contest here. Revved up for this with a recent trial placing and should be there when the judge calls a halt. HEAD HONCHO (4) is a two-time winner over this six-furlong journey and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside marble. Rates a serious threat on best form. CANDLELIT (2) has placed one from one over this track and trip and will be at peak fitness for this. In the mix. ONE THING COUNTS (5) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced when last in work. Keep very safe while fresh. ALBANIAN BAY (1) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Odegaard to continue the consistent form.
1 03474 ALBANIAN BAY
PATRICK MCGUIRE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, M H McGuire & Miss P M McGuire
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Townsville Bm55 on September 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Indefinite carrying 60.5kg at $20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Mackay Cl3 on July 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Hyde Park carrying 54.5kg at $12. Has some ability and is a top-three hope.
4
CHRIS MEEHAN
Red, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 88448 CANDLELIT
STEVEN ROYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald & G Davis
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on September 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Arctic Bear with 60kg at $10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Townsville Cl3 on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dark Gleam carrying 60kg at $8. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
3
AIDAN HOLT
Orange, Yellow H
3 06348 CHALKLEY
DAVID MICALLEF
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss B J Leppien
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Mackay 0 - 55 on September 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pride Of Venus with 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 8 at Mackay 0 - 55 on August 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Thormendous Miss with 59.5kg at $19. Needs to show a bit more.
6
SHAKIRA BAILEY
White, Blue Sash And Armbands
4 52055 HEAD HONCHO
TOM BUTTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
T C Button, Wessel Thoroughbreds, M A McLean, Felgate Holdings, Sunny Coast Punters, Daniel Livestock, I W Weigh, Mitchell Park Racing , J N Kele, G P Moustaka, A A Gomez, A B Bauman, JAGS Racing & A Linton
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Townsville Cl3 on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Dark Gleam with 61kg at $3.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 16 over 950m, slow going 3 len behind Lady Damus with 54kg at $8.50. Expected to improve sharply.
1
I FRY
Red, White Flowers, Collar, Sleeves And Cap
5 9520x ONE THING COUNTS
CLINTON TAYLOR
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), Port Star Racing (Mgr: M Williams), Imagine (Mgr: V Bushell), G K Andrews, Mrs B E Brown, G P Fisher, S J Handford, B J Hewitt, I J Corazzol & W D Kennedy
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 March 12 over 2162m, soft track; 41 len behind Outburst carrying 59.5kg at $19. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm62 December 27 over 1350m, 6 len behind Just Flying with 59.5kg at $31. Expecting an effective return.
2
ASHLEY BUTLER
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 15x35 DIAMOND MONEY
KEVIN J MILLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Symons, A K Symons, Miss J Carey, A Symons, K J Miller, J Holmes & R G Horn
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on July 18 over 1050m, slow going 2.5 len behind Our Eagle Rock with 59kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm55 on August 28 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Yes I'm Ugly carrying 59kg at $10. Prefer in something a little easier.
9
Orange, 4 Purple Stars, Purple Sleeves, Orange Stars
7 29122 ODEGAARD
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Home Hill Cl3-Sw on August 26 over 1830m, 0.8 len behind Primo with 58kg at $1.95. Before that 2nd of 10 at Cairns Cl3 on August 22 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Moegreen carrying 61kg at $7.50. Will take plenty of beating.
5
S CORMACK
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
8 x4741 PRIDEOFTHEBIGFISH
JOANNA HASSETT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D Skilton & L N Tinkler
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Home Hill 0 - 55 August 26 over 1180m defeating Fireupzous carrying 58kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm55 on August 16 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Midas Star with 58kg at $4. Recent form not good enough.
6
ADAM SEWELL
Black, Green Half Sun Symbol
9 27x7x NEGATION
TROY CLIVE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T D Clive & Mrs L R Clive
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 13 at Townsville Cl3 on June 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Super Freeze carrying 55.5kg at $31. First up last campaign 2nd of 13 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Super Impressive carrying 55kg at $14. Unlikely to feature.
7
G KLIESE
Orange, Black Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves