Doomben   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

XXXX GOLD Class 5 Handicap 1660m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.95)  

Strong tempo expected from Whistling Spirit, Drialle and Googaz. DIANA'S AFFAIR (4) was a touch disappointing at the latest effort but go on the two solid back-to-back wins prior. Has won over this track and trip and should be hitting the line with gusto. NATIONAL CHOICE (1) has a handy record around this circuit with a win and two seconds from just four spins and looks to have returned to form following that last-start runner-up finish. Gets plenty of weight relief with the 3kg claim and should be going very close. Former Kiwi SPORTING CHANCE (2) wasn't too far off them when having his first local start and will have derived a bunch of benefit from that hit-out. Can improve sharply. WONDERLAND STAR (9) brings different NSW formlines to the table and must be respected from the Dunn yard. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Diana's Affair to bounce back.
1 76002 NATIONAL CHOICE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, B M Robison, P A Tasker, R D McCormick,Mr B Robinson, T J Hulme, G P Mondon, D A Lowrie, P L Rayner, Mrs C M Clark, E P J Gordon,G Licciardello, L C Harris, Mrs L A Mawby, BT Mawby, P Trowbridge Ms K Gordon, Ms C Gordon, G Dyett & J D Maconachie
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cl5 on July 16 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Weigall Tiger with 60kg at $11. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Deep Respect with 59kg at $31. Gets his chance.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline Logo
2 440x4 SPORTING CHANCE
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), Ms J H Castree, M I Nelson, J F Van Den Nieuwboer, M G Billington, Ms D L Coughlin, D P Courtney, M Craig, R I Darrah, S Gallagher, S A Hunter, Montier Racing Qld (Mgr: B J Monaghan), K P Nelson, R J Hunter, D R Seldon, A Sims, D J Spokes & L S Timms
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at this track Cl6 on July 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Islington Lass with 54kg at $6.70. Strips fitter and is well-placed to take this out.
10
EMILY LANG
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
3 x1670 OCTOBER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L H E Koh
Most recently second last of 16 at this track Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, 8 len behind Zoology carrying 57kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track Bm85 on June 25 over 1640m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Eaglemont carrying 55.5kg at $11. Prepared to overlook.
5
COBI VITLER
Aqua, White Star
4 94118 DIANA'S AFFAIR
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), G B Sills, K M Schweida, C Massie, C S Hughes, Mrs S J Hughes, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, W E Williams, A J Meads, B Jankovic & J E Nolan
At the latest run 8th of 16 at this track Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Zoology carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that won by 2 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 July 2 over 1845m on a rain affected track defeating Knife's Edge with 55.5kg at $3.50. Looks a definite winning hope on best form.
7
ANGELA JONES
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
5 8x678 ITZA CHARMDEEL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S S Craig, M J Craig, B G Clifford, Mrs J A Clifford, P J Heavey, Mrs K B Heavey, D G Glenn, Mrs P J Glenn, M Hartley, M J Morison, D O Miller, Ms S J Lawrence, D C Morison & Mrs J E Morison
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Cl6 on July 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 55.5kg at $21. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 18 over 1350m, 5 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 61kg at $9. Needs to show more.
9
A MALLYON
Teal, White Horse Head Symbol, Striped Cap
6 00x24 DRIALLE
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Pedrille Bloodstock (Mgr: R J Hansberry) & B T Hansberry
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Gatton Bm70 on June 28 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sir Carter with 60.5kg at $2.90. Second-up in a small field at this track Cl5 on July 16 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 56.5kg at $13. Has ability and can turn things around.
1
ROB THORBURN
White, Green Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Green Cap
7 x4120 SIAN STAR
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms A Bowden, I L Ross, C E Watts, L J S Smillie, J L Piccone, S J Milgate, R T Carr, The Nineteenth Hole (Mgr: M Di Lorenzo), A C Clarke, B J Peut, S D Bouher & T R Weaving
At the latest run second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cho Oyu with 56kg at $26. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm70 on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind All's Fair carrying 59kg at $3.90. Form needs to lift.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Light Grey, Darryl Hansen Logo Front And Back, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 46x52 GOOGAZ
OLIVIA CAIRNS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B W Bates & Mrs M J Bates
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wonforwazza with 60kg at $5. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Goondiwindi Bm55 on July 19 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Proponent carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Facing a stiffer test.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 2x714 WONDERLAND STAR
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Calladunn, G W Henderson, Ms S C Carnes, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), J E Maxwell, B N Schmidt, N V Schmidt, W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, P L Mills, E Hussain, E C Fiddock, PPPB (Mgr: D J Pearsall) & R J Goodman
Last start 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hotzino with 60.5kg at $5. The start before that won by a head at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 June 26 over 1550m on a soft track defeating Dupont with 60.5kg at $4.80. Finds a nice race and can atone.
3
JAKE BAYLISS
Purple, Cerise Diamond Sash, Diamond Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 x1912 MONASTERY
JAMES HEALY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
M L M Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M Murphy)
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Sweet Proposal with 55kg at $7.50. The run before that won by a nose at Beaudesert 0 - 60 July 8 over 1400m defeating Grand Crusader with 60kg at $12. Top prospects.
10
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
11 96384 WHISTLING SPIRIT
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), A B Bauman, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams), R T Tyrell & K M Tyrell
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wonforwazza with 58.5kg at $5. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on June 8 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Talakai carrying 60kg at $11. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Maybe a place.
8
TIFFANI BROOKER
Emerald Green, Silver Braces And Armbands, Seams Cap