Toowoomba   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BOTTLEMART Maiden Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. Former Victorian GRATIFICATION (13) has been right there in all three runs since joining the new stable and looks to be working up to a maiden victory. Drops back slightly in trip following a bit of a freshen up and will prove tough to hold out. LUKE SKYWALKER (9) just missed the frame in town last time out and is sure to appreciate the drop back in company here. Capable of a strong showing. TOP LEVEL (12) has placed two of three around this circuit and is usually about the money. In the mix. REVANTAS (6) will be ready to peak now third-up from the break and gets some weight relief with the claim. Top-three candidate. The well-related JADDAF (2) (half to G1 winner Chain Of Lightning) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 13,9,12,6.
1 8 DIVINITY STAR
STEPHEN MATTHEWS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J D Sayeg
Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Galavino with 58.5kg at $31. Drawn awkwardly today and is not likely to feature.
13
NATHAN FAZACKERLEY
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
2 7x JADDAF
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
K J O'Brien, Mrs K Blanch, B M Moody, Ms H Booth, B Oddi, L Almendral Strudwick, J T Brennan, M P Oates, L Flood, Ms P L Gibbs, C M Kelly, C G Geran, P A Gerchow & Mrs A L Van Vegchel
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Chain Of Lightning. Resuming off 18 months break after having had one race start. At debut last start second last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 22 2024 over 1469m, slow going 6 len behind Stupendous with 57kg at $14. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial over 800m at Dalby on April 7. Everything points to an effective return.
7
G GERAN
Navy Blue, Pink Disc With Navy Blue KO, Pink Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 3 WHISKEY AND WINE
CAMERON BYRNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Brandenburg
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Rumble Town carrying 58kg at $41. Worth some consideration.
4
MONTANNA SAVVA
White, Purple Star And Cap
4 98x I DROVE ALL NIGHT
PAUL N NOLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Nolan (Jnr), Mrs R J Nolan, MWJ Edwards, Mrs A Edwards, M S Hovey & Mrs J Hovey
Resuming after 11 months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Mdn May 24 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Horsburgh carrying 59kg at $19. On debut second last of 10 at Gatton 3yo Mdn April 29 over 860m, 9 len behind Kirra's Sister with 59.5kg at $26. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
8
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Green, Gold Omega And Sleeves
5 7x7 RED CAPE
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Costello, J B Costello & M J Costello
Second-up. First start ran last of 7 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 23 len behind Summit with 58.5kg at $61. Returned from break 7th of 9 at Gatton Mdn on April 10 over 1100m, 9 len behind Kirksville with 60kg at $151. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
1
MICHAEL MURPHY
Red, Black Cross And Cap
6 36x37 REVANTAS
PATRICK SEXTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
H R Evans
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Naturally Lit with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 10 at Gold Coast 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sea Warning with 58kg at $6. Should be at his top now and can play a major role.
10
KELSEY LENTON
Green, White Diamonds And Cap
7 97x2 SIR SNACKALOT
BRADLEY PUCKERIDGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Puckeridge, D M Puckeridge & Z S Senter
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Kilcoy Cg&E Mdn on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lucky Artie with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Mdn on October 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gerry's Pick with 59.5kg at $101. Has each-way prospects.
9
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Lilac, Black Spots, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 0x8 APOLLO MOON
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell)
Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1100m, 13 len behind Solar Surfer carrying 57kg at $10. Returned from break second last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rumble Town carrying 58kg at $101. Needs more time.
12
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
9 6x404 LUKE SKYWALKER
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W Cook, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), G D Rowden, Ms J S Rockliff, M J Reguson, G King, D R Ridge, NGBC Racing (Mgr: P J Hudson), A McGonigal, H Hudson, G Pepper, D J Thomas & G J Butcher
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kadesky carrying 57.5kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1350m, 19 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 58kg at $18. Can turn things around.
12
MCKENZIE APEL
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 486 LOST IN FRANCE
MICHAEL NOLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ironmonger Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M W Ironmonger)
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rumble Town with 54.5kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mister Mighty carrying 57kg at $51. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
OLIVIA KENDAL
Red And Gold Stripes, Quartered Cap
11 8x086 MADAM GRISELDA
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
A Johnstone & Ms L McGee
Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chantilly carrying 56.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 8 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1454m, 11 len behind One More Star carrying 58kg at $4.60. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
D PEISLEY
Orange And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
12 x3257 TOP LEVEL
TROY PASCOE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1625m, 9 len behind Attack Force with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on March 20 over 1666m, 4.5 len behind Monakeed with 57kg at $7. Keep in mind.
11
ASHLEY BUTLER
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
13 5x533 GRATIFICATION
WILLIAM KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Import Racing (Mgr: D Mourad), B S Francis, M Dwyer, Hourigan (Mgr: P Hourigan), D J Hughes, M McCarten, The Bulls (Mgr: A J Grant), Mrs A Tonsic, Miss K J Watterston, J L Webb, B Entwistle, J S Foldesy, J Grant, Mrs D A Mann & C Migliore
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Praise You with 58.5kg at $1.55. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Dalby Mdn on March 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Summer Ready carrying 58.5kg at $1.75. Well placed. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
6
FREDERICK LARSON
Orange, Purple Seams, Quartered Cap
14 6x870 SWEET POPPY
DALE GROVES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
G W Siedofsky
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track 3yo SW on March 27 over 1625m, 38 len behind Worthy Enuff with 55kg at $201. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mister Mighty with 52.5kg at $101. Struggling to make a case.
3
Mauve, White Lightning Bolt, Sleeves, Mauve Chevrons, Halved Cap