Ipswich 10 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 32) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Keen battle for the lead with Alfa Lily, Cardiologist and Resurrected in advance of Maragical and Nightcapped. ALFA LILY (13) loves this track and trip with two wins and a placing from four attempts and will be high on confidence following that last-start victory here. Gets in on the minimum weight and should be going very close again. RESURRECTED (1) had put four wins together on the bounce before not measuring up in the Murwillumbah Cup before the spell. Revved up for this with a recent trial and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. MARAGICAL (9) will find this easier than what she contested before the break and can run a big race while fresh. NIGHTCAPPED (10) rounds out the selections in an open contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 13,1,9,10.
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RESURRECTED
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Bacarella (Mgr: S G Darby), W D Brown, M A Johnson, B Klemke, J F Neilsen, C Smith, Insufficient Funds Racing (Mgr: O Karovski), I E Huntly & S Zarkow Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Murwillumbah Mwbh Cup Mbm87 August 28 over 1550m, soft track; 10 len behind Cranky Harry carrying 54kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Lismore Bm66 February 22 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 55.5kg at $12. Looks all set for a bright return. |
2 JETT NEWMAN |
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MAJESTIC BOOM
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D N Mayfield-Smith & Mrs J B Kunde Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 45 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Gold Coast Cl4 on November 15 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dirty Dancing carrying 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track Cl5 on November 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Party Spirit carrying 57kg at $21. Looking elsewhere. |
3 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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FIGHTING IDOL
NEIL HOCKING 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M B E Moore Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Poster Girl carrying 56kg at $101. The race before that 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on November 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Negotiations with 57.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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| 4 | 0x6x3 |
CARDIOLOGIST
MATT KROPP 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R C Picking, J J Howell, I E Gallagher, W J Kingston, M D Clough, Mrs S L Gallagher, L J Murphy, S P Wilkinson, J Palethorpe, B W Beard, Miss A Elvey, Ms M Elvey, M J Cadzow, O W Gallagher, M R Perkins, D S G Pashen & Mrs JJ B Corbett Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 10 at Warwick Cl3-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mishani Crown carrying 58.5kg at $7. At only start last preparation 6th of 12 at Cairns Cl3-Sw on August 23 over 1250m, 6 len behind Better Be Slick with 58.5kg at $4.80. Has a reasonable second-up record and is worth including. |
7 BRANDON LERENA |
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BEEN A SECRET
PAT WEBSTER 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain Last start 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm65 Hcp on December 27 over 1300m, 2 len behind Kareem carrying 57kg at $3.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Gatton Bm60 on December 5 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Red Feather Boa carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Beautifully drawn on the fence so she is among the leading chances. |
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THEE CREEK
PETER & WILL HULBERT 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R J Zuttion, C D Wenck, G Billinghurst, S E King, M S Templeton, W J P Allam, J R T Racing (Mgr: A W Hope), T M Hanley, G Leembruggen, Ms M Porter, Mrs E Kalas, A I Grant-Taylor, M J Dwyer, M P Pitton, P C Ellis, M D Brodie, J M Clauson & A Mirosch Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Saxobushi carrying 55.5kg at $101. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on December 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Special Artist with 57kg at $20. This easier and can bounce back. |
1 ROB THORBURN |
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RUNAWAY TYCOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG W E Williams, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas), J MacLean, A K Voller, B N MacDonald, S P Anderson, M A Tobin, M A Gray-Spencer, Mrs V A F Schweida, D J Haddock, H M Delaney & N Howell Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2 len at Gold Coast 0 - 58 December 27 over 1000m defeating Beachside Babe with 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Turn The Corner with 57.5kg at $7. Not helped by the wide draw and is unlikely to threaten. |
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ALL I WANT IS YOU
PETE BRENNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Brennan, Mrs T M Brennan, S J Brennan, Mrs K L Peel, Mrs J J Brennan, ST Dearden, Mrs J M Whittle, A J Svensson, Mrs D M Braban, P Harrington, M F Brennan, Mrs P M Brennan & S D Brennan Second run back. First-up after a year 3rd of 9 at Gatton Bm60 on December 21 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Xerri carrying 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Esk 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 18 2024 over 1460m, 3.5 len behind Cut My Grass with 58kg at $6. Might need one more. |
1 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 9 | 8270x |
MARAGICAL
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG W R L Foster, Mrs M A Wilson, G M Bodkin, G J Carey, Ms T R Hutchinson, B Faulkner & Miss G S Sperring Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track T L Cooney June 21 over 1350m, 31 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 55kg at $51. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 February 23 over 1200m, soft track; 18 len behind Take A Bow carrying 59.5kg at $9. Expected to feature. |
5 EMILY LANG |
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| 10 | 1440x |
NIGHTCAPPED
JACK BRUCE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Tay Racing , S Kennedy, Miss D M Andrew, Halparcon , A Payne, C Thomas, C J Douglas, Hogesnlen Racing, D B Flindell, Mperezive Racing, Fine Fab Fillies, M F Ko, Eighty 3, W A Devine, J Ross, Four Putts, J D McKellar, M Hall, Can't Bowl There & G Dougherty Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Doomben F&M Cl3 July 30 over 1350m, soft track; 9 len behind Simply Amazing with 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Warwick Bm62 May 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Capable of a bold return. |
6 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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BLANTONS RUN
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, S McKenna, R Mckenna, Mrs H McKenna, J H Daley & NJ Anderson Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Snitzond carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Doomben 3&4yo Bm68 on October 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Enchanter carrying 56kg at $91. Appeals second up. |
3 S CORMACK |
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THE WHEELBARROW
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B R Guy, J E Pate, L B Black, J Pilcher, T D Daniel, A P Shattock, P Laskas, S P Bear, P McGarry, J Field & N E McGuire Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 0.6 len Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn August 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Inside Passage carrying 59kg at $26. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw August 3 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Statement Of Truth with 58kg at $15. Might be better off following this run. |
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ALFA LILY
MICHAEL NOLAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger) At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm55 December 17 over 1200m defeating Coincide carrying 58.5kg at $2.05. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on November 13 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Switchblade with 57.5kg at $15. Top chance to salute again. |
8 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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