Ipswich   29 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

THE SUNTORY Fillies and Mares Class 3 Handicap 1350m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m Entire Course..  

Divine Source to take charge ahead of Hello Lovely at a strong tempo. The well-related MERCURIAL LADY (1) (half to G1 winner Cool Archie) is a former Victorian who has been right there in both runs since joining the new stable and will be ready to peak now third-up from the spell. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. DIVINE SOURCE (6) loves racing here at the Ipswich circuit with two wins and a second from just three attempts and will be rock-hard fit for this. Should prove tough to hold out. POCKETMONEY (2) strips fitter second-up from the break and gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim. Top-three aspirations. EASY LOVE (4) is a stayer resuming who is sure to be hitting the line with gusto. TAKE ACHANCE ON ME (8) next best out of the champion Waller barn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 1,6,2,4.
1 17x33 MERCURIAL LADY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Half-sister to Group 1 winner Cool Archie. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Doomben F&M Bm78 on March 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Cindersea with 57.5kg at $7. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Time Of My Life carrying 60kg at $1.95. Racing well. Back in grade and with even luck can take this out.
11
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
2 214x9 POCKETMONEY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C L Munce & G P Sinclair
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Time Of My Life with 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2-Sw on September 3 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 56.5kg at $41. Strips fitter and open to plenty of improvement.
7
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
3 6x150 ACAPULCO GIRL
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ontrack Zihuatanejo, I R Armstrong, A J Halloran, G M Oleksinski, A G Cid, MGFS Racing, G X Ryan, A Grigg, G F Townsend, Goldie Dreamers, M A Walker, M J Byrne, G M Radburn, C M Howitt, Senditt Racing, D G Sheerin & M J Swanson
At the latest run second last of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Time Of My Life with 60kg at $14. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cl4 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Joy A Plenty with 58kg at $3.10. In the mix on best figures.
8
RYAN MALONEY
Gold
4 4231x EASY LOVE
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
OnTrack Zekeza, D J Bates, Mrs M D Bates, Ms J Cai, R A Modin, F R F Racing, A B Stubbs, P R Mcgavin, P E Kitching, R J Harvey, L S Daley, Mrs G Harvey, D Verryckt, D M White, Mrs M Lindemann, Thuzz Park Racing, J H Slorach, M L Brookes & B M Mannion
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw December 14 over 1800m defeating Jenni Moreese with 58kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw October 15 over 1350m, 0.8 len behind Gambino carrying 58kg at $14. Expected to feature while fresh.
6
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Gold
5 14378 CAPITAL DIVA
GARY DOUGHTY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr B.D. Gall)
Most recently 8th of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Time Of My Life with 60kg at $21. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Doomben F&M Bm78 on March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cindersea carrying 53.5kg at $26. Prefer to see her back in form.
4
BRANDON LERENA
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 41416 DIVINE SOURCE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Oracle (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), T M Barclay, I A Chester-Master, T C Crotty, P Foyster, A Giles, Mrs N M Giles, I A Joblin, Mrs L S Joblin, R May, C J Mcgurk, M I Russell, J Strelec & D Tylim
Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 1 over 1630m, slow going 3.5 len behind Don'tcha Think carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at Doomben F&M Cl3 March 18 over 1350m defeating Maragical with 56.5kg at $3.70. Terrific chance to find winning form.
2
M HARLEY
Pink, White Quarters
7 317x5 EVERY HEART
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish)
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Time Of My Life carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on October 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hulkamania carrying 56kg at $7. She is capable of testing this field.
1
JACE MCMURRAY
White, Red Heart
8 16x14 TAKE ACHANCE ON ME
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Cambridge Stud (Mgr: B J Lindsay)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.1 len at this track F&M Bm62 March 14 over 1100m defeating Conformity carrying 59kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Eye Of The Eagle carrying 55kg at $11. She is a definite top-three candidate.
3
BEN THOMPSON
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
9 07153 FOR BETTER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W R L Foster, Ms T R Hutchinson, G J Carey, Mrs M A Wilson, G M Bodkin, B Faulkner & Miss G S Sperring
Full-sister to Group 1 winner Port Lockroy. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on April 19 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Royal Gladiator with 59kg at $2.60. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Impact Zone carrying 55kg at $8.50. Tougher task ahead this time.
8
DAMIEN BOCHE
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, White Cap With Navy Hoops And Pom Pom
10 18263 HELLO LOVELY
DANNY J BOUGOURE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M M Lepine, W Quast, Mana Racing, Mrs L P Garmeister, B I Garmeister, Mrs S Garmeister, B Garmeister, P A Windolf, Mrs S T Windolf, A J Naumann, Mrs K T Naumann, Mrs M D Beard, D Beard, A R Simmons, B W Wilkinson, Miss S Clarke, K N Cook, Mrs T S Cook, Cooby Park Racing & Mrs K S Simmons
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl2 on April 10 over 1400m, neck behind Subterrain carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 9 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on March 11 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sir Winnie with 55kg at $11. Maybe a place.
10
CHELSEA BAKER
Red, White Band And Armband, Black Cap
11 x1241 COOL MUSIC
BRYAN DAIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms P R Dais & M J Laffin
Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track F&M 0 - 58 April 6 over 1350m defeating Perri Lass carrying 60kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Sir Winnie with 56.5kg at $61. One of the main contenders.
5
MICHAEL MURPHY
Dark Blue, Silver Sleeves, Dark Blue Spots, Dark Blue Cap, Silver Spots
12 66322 KELANOA
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Dr D B Mclaughlin, Mrs J L Mclaughlin, J P Mclaughlin, Mrs A Mclaughlin, Mrs C C Mclaughlin & Ms P C Mclaughlin
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on April 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Royal Gladiator carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Silent Fox carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Will find this tough; prefer others in this contest.
9
MARK DU PLESSIS
Lime Green, Black Diamond And Lime Green Cap