Birdsville   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

AKUBRA BIG RED OPEN QUALITY Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Sizzling pace from Soopat, Revolt and On Hold locking horns ahead of Theresabearinthere and Mon Pierre. It is obviously hard to be critical of the form of REVOLT (3). He has got the picket fence going. Even going up in weight probably won't be the stopper as he will lead and be hard to run down. SOOPAT (4) has had admirers in all his recent efforts. Even when beaten he is never far away. It isn't the best of barriers though. ZENA BOY (11) is another who would be even a better show had he not drawn the widest marble. He is definitely going as well as he can. THERESABEARINTHERE (6) is the winner of 11 races and got another one two weeks ago. ON HOLD (2) is a value hope at her most favourable distance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Revolt to keep going.
1 x6976 COCHRANE
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J H Manzelmann, J D Manzelmann, Mrs D Zarb & I E Black
Last start second last of 7 at Dingo Sw on August 23 over 900m, 5 len behind Han Dynasty with 61.5kg at $3.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 16 over 950m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lady Damus carrying 57kg at $31. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
J MISSEN
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
2 x5325 ON HOLD
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G M Goodrum, K A Grantham, T Jensen, C G Geran, Miss S L Bird, R J Hawkswell, D Leong, S A Latter, Mrs K Medcraft, S Atkinson, Mrs S Bird, A Bird, C J Hughes, Mrs S J Coombs & K Cleghorn
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Dalby Bm70 on August 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Palawa Kani with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Nanango Hcp on August 9 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Flying Rupert with 58kg at $2.40. Solid top-three prospects.
5
J KEATING
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 11111 REVOLT
JAY MORRIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A N Saunders
On a five run winning streak. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Mt Isa Hcp August 7 over 1200m defeating Han Dynasty with 55kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Townsville 3yo Hcp June 29 over 1200m defeating Skogafoss carrying 60kg at $2.40. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
7
KODY NESTOR
White, Orange S, Sleeves And Cap
4 32122 SOOPAT
BEVAN JOHNSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M D Johnson, C R Clifford, Mrs L A Barbeler, A P Barbeler, B J Michael, B J Moxham, Miss K M Ross & T M Reimer
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Mt Isa Hcp on August 23 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Theresabearinthere with 61.5kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 8 at Alpha Hcp on June 28 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Harbour Gold with 58kg at $2.80. Worth plenty of thought.
10
R FAEHR
White, Red Armbands And Cap
5 178x4 SINGLE HONOR
MARK OATES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C N Hermann
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Betoota Hcp on August 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zena Boy carrying 62kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on August 22 2024 over 1300m, 10 len behind Sennaprost carrying 57.5kg at $16. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
4
WANDERSON D'AVILA
Red, Gold Sleeves
6 44431 THERESABEARINTHERE
EMMA MORTON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms E J Morton
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Mt Isa Hcp August 23 over 1000m defeating Soopat with 58kg at $5. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Mt Isa Hcp on July 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Han Dynasty with 56kg at $11. Comes into this in ordinary form. Looking to others for the winner in this tougher contest.
1
MITCH GORING
Dark Green, Lilac Hoops And Dark Green Cap
7 40x45 KEENZAP
REBECCA KERWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Roma on July 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Flank Speed carrying 55kg at $6. Last start second last in a small field at Roma on August 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Flank Speed with 56.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and is among the each-way hopes.
9
NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
White, Green Sash And Cap
8 553x8 MAGICAL SLIPPER
BEVAN JOHNSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M D Johnson, D M Bruce, Mrs L A Barbeler, A P Barbeler, B J Michael, C R Clifford, L K Roberts, Mrs C J Gray, R D W Gray, Mrs L J Horstman & L Marlborough
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Gladstone Hcp on August 16 over 1194m, 6 len behind Dragon's Snip with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Barcaldine Cl6-Sw on May 4 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind The Squire carrying 57kg at $9. Can improve second-up but others still look more likely.
3
HANNAH PHILLIPS
White, Turquoise Seams, Hot Pink Horseshoe And Heads Sleeves, Turquoise Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
9 38927 YOUR TOO GOOD
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs V Doolan & J H Manzelmann
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Home Hill Bm70 on August 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dealing's Done carrying 59.5kg at $9. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Cairns Bm70 on August 22 over 950m, 2.5 len behind Blue Stratum with 59.5kg at $13. Capable of sharp improvement.
6
EMMA BELL
Blue, White Sash, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 73712 MON PIERRE
ALISTAIR WEBB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Webb & M J Webb
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Charleville Hcp on August 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Warrah Flash with 56kg at $2.80. Before that won by 3.5 len at Blackall Bm65 July 21 over 1050m defeating Za Hidden Dragon carrying 63kg at $4.20. One of the leading chances.
2
SARAH ROBBINS
Royal Blue, Orange Star, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, Orange Cap, Royal Blue Stars
11 13231 ZENA BOY
GEOFFREY SCHRADER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G W Schrader, Mrs S G E Schrader, M R Elliott, S Greenup, J A G Schrader & Ms C J Schrader
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Betoota Hcp August 30 over 1000m defeating Turnstar carrying 56kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Dalby Bm70 on August 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Palawa Kani with 56.5kg at $16. Needs to do more. Racing well.
11
BRENDAN NEWPORT
White, Blue Diamond And Cap