Ipswich   03 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

SCHWEPPES Class 1 Handicap 1666m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Strong pace from The Patron Saint and The Khan pushing forward, along with Smokin' De Quo. MISTING (5) is an improver in the sharp Vandyke yard. She resumed at the Sunshine Coast over 1400m and ran into it well. Three back, she was an easy Maiden winner at Eagle Farm over this distance, and she can find that form today. PUCCINI DREAM (4) won a Doomben Maiden over this distance and then resumed at Eagle Farm off a 505-day break and turned in a solid effort at big odds. She's sure to have benefited from that and is well-placed. COOL PANELS (3) always puts in and brings a 1.4L defeat at Eagle Farm over 1640m. Has an awkward gate but can make the finish again. RHODESIAN DIAMOND (6) is good enough and should be ready to show more. KWT rides today and the gelding's nose defeat at Goulburn at the back of his previous preparation reads well for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Misting on top.
1 15x7x THE PATRON SAINT
AMANDA PARK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
N W Barnes, A M O'Shea, Ms A J Park, B P Park, Mrs G E Park & P A Park
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on November 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shangri La Spring with 63kg at $26. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1600m defeating Mister Meaner with 57.5kg at $4. Trialled on March 4 at Toowoomba Inner Track over 925m and finished fourth. Prefer to see.
3
PAUL HAMBLIN
Purple, White Hoops, Purple Cap
2 x8722 GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, S Weightman, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson & R McMaster
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Ferino with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 60kg at $13. Consider.
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M RODD
White, Black N F Motif and Armbands
3 x1423 COOL PANELS
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss V Paolino, T Corbet, B P Collins, A Corbet & Mrs K M Bourke
Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 1.4 len behind Hello In There carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1700m, 3 len behind Pele Princess carrying 56kg at $11. Sure to measure up here.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
4 271x3 PUCCINI DREAM
BRENT GRAY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
B D Sutcliffe, S R Hausler, B D Lawton, Ms S Willersdorf, Mrs V M Gray, Mrs J Waldock, P Waldock & A Turner
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 3rd of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Winsome Star with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on November 1 2023 over 1350m, 4 len behind Russian Mystic carrying 55.5kg at $26. Another forward showing is likely.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
Green, White Fern, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 617x2 MISTING
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R S Jones, Mrs D M Jones, D M White, B R Turville, D N Gillingham & T Prodromou
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Crackenthorpe carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Torque Factor with 54kg at $4. A strong winning chance.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 82x99 RHODESIAN DIAMOND
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Gypsy Diamond (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S Haoui, Sindicato Racing (Mgr: M J Burgess), C Patterson, L J Alderson, M J Buffier, The Punters Grubs (Mgr: S Geor), Mrs J M Patterson, M S O'Sullivan, M T C D Racing (Mgr: Miss C A Maiden), Ms F Rose & V Donofrio
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl2-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hulkamania carrying 58.5kg at $13. Second-up second last of 10 at this track Bm60 on March 13 over 1680m, slow going 8 len behind Prado with 58kg at $15. Has ability and is worth another chance.
5
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
7 x7055 SMOKIN' DE QUO
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Deqoque Racing (Mgr: C J Maidment), Mrs K R Maidment, A W Adrian & Mrs A R Adrian
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on March 16 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Sun Topaze with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on February 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Hereditary with 55.5kg at $13. Likely to find this out of reach.
10
EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, Red Vee, White Rooster, Red Cap, Royal Blue Star, White Pom Pom
8 x0861 THE PROPHECY
MORGAN BUTLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms B M Moffat, Ms M R Newton, L Gismondo, R R Wall & Mrs K L O'Neill
Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Mdn March 23 over 1400m in soft going defeating Zoular with 55kg at $10. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Arabian Rose with 56.5kg at $61. Has claims again.
1
DAMIEN THORNTON
Cerise, Royal Blue Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolt Sleeves And Cap
9 83x46 ARISTELLA
DANNY J BOUGOURE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J Syndicate, J A Moore, V Owens, J L S Milles, D J Connolly, Ms P C Johnson, Mrs L M Newberry, M J Vickers, PJ Bull, AJ Bull, Mrs K Vickers, Mrs M A Verrenkamp, Mana Racing, C Low, P and G Syndicate, Mrs K S Simmons, D Beard, Ms S Latimer, D P Moore & V C Connolly
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 57.5kg at $15. Last start 6th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 2.75 len behind Hello In There carrying 55kg at $18. Passing.
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Red, White Band And Armband, Black Cap
10 x4483 KAIWI
PETER SINCLAIR
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on March 16 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Sun Topaze with 57kg at $4.40. Before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Backlit Beauty with 57kg at $6.50. Will not find this easy. One of the outsiders.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
11 04x38 MONOPOLY GIRL
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D J Sommer, Black Type Bloodstock (Mgr: A C Martin) & Dr G W Moore
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Bm58 on March 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Jungle Fever with 57kg at $5.50. Last start 8th of 11 at this track F&M Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Window Tapper carrying 59kg at $11. Can do better.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
12 77x68 GRANDCOEUR
P DUNCAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P Duncan, D Sukarna, E Cusack, R Burt, J Pickering, P Anderson, D Grant, J Booker, D Barker & A Williamson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Kilcoy Bm60 on February 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Grandeur Rose with 54.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Rhuvaal carrying 54kg at $201. Has had too many chances.
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White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
13 04545 LASQUETI BOOM
HELEN PAGE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook)
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 2.5 len behind Hello In There with 52kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm60 on March 13 over 1680m, slow going 4 len behind Prado with 54.5kg at $17. Has been racing well. In the mix.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
14 23387 THE KHAN
MARCUS WILSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Wilson, G Blackstock, A W Cameron, D W Geany, C Hy, G C Lovell, J Maccioni, S M Mahoney, S Maitland, K J Mccormick, A P Miller, G Millidonis, M Sanderson & K D Whitford
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 3 len behind Hello In There carrying 55kg at $17. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sacred Bull carrying 60kg at $6.50. Going well. Passing.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
15 7x008 WHISKY TRAIN
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Most recently second last of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 19 over 1640m, 3.5 len behind Hello In There with 56kg at $14. The race before that 10th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fat Fingers with 58kg at $26. Can't enthuse.
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Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
16 07225 QUICK SHOT
KIM LOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
T J Lally, J L Davies, Ms K A Loy, W J Avery, R J Mazurkiewicz, Ms A J Avery & Ms M G Avery
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 2.5 len behind Katdeel with 55kg at $17. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gatton Bm55 on February 8 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Bavarian Lady with 56kg at $6. Hard to make a case.
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ELIONE CHAVES
Maroon, White KL And Stars, White Seams, Stars Cap And Pom Pom
17 0x0x8 BEAN ALL OVA
ADAM & DALLAS SIMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Simpson Racing, Mrs N J Estall, Mrs E M C Klarner, Mrs A E Mulder, Four Fillies Racing, Ms S C Clay, Mrs K A Crook, Mrs C J Mahony, Ms D K Cunnington, Mrs A Mulholland, Ms D S Woofe, Ms P Jackson, Ms J Peters, Mrs J Price, Bean Ova & Ms K Webb
Second-up today. Last outing 8th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on March 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Reachover with 56kg at $26. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Bell Bm55 on January 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aurelian Blanc with 57kg at $4.80. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
1
J BYRNE
Pink, Turquoise 5 Stars And Sleeves, Pink Stars, Turquoise Cap, Pink Stars
18 x1472 PROPHET OF BOOM
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer, C G Geran & Ms L M Ciurleo
At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on March 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Reachover carrying 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 12 at Gatton Bm55 on February 8 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Bavarian Lady carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Others favoured.
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White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
19 00908 CASINO COAST
DOUG & GRAEME LANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Last start 8th of 10 at Beaudesert Cl4 on March 17 over 1650m, 5 len behind Jumeirah Triangle carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at Gatton Bm55 on February 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bavarian Lady with 55.5kg at $151. Fully tested on recent form.
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W D O'CONNELL
Orange, Red And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Red Cap