Toowoomba   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS Class 1 Plate 2020m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 6.00)  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Gratification and Somethin In Orange leading the charge. GRATIFICATION (2) recorded his first win last start over 1710m at Ipswich, getting home by a head. Will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory and is nicely placed to double the win tally. SOMETHIN IN ORANGE (5) was always forward and boxed on to finish fifth over 1625m at this track last time. Should camp just off the leaders and is expected to be in the finish. HELL TO THE LINE (6) won at this circuit two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing fifth over 1625m at this venue. Is usually thereabouts and has definite top-three prospects. HABERFIELD (9) is not out of this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gratification goes on top.
1 x3778 ADVANCE TO JAFFA
NICK KEAL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, I N Gamble, Kratzie Racing No.71 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) & J D Dalton
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm55 on June 6 over 1625m, 5 len behind Bambino Di Vino with 60kg at $10. The run before that second last of 8 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1625m, 2.5 len behind Sir Memphis carrying 60kg at $11. This no easier and others rate better.
9
ASHLEY BUTLER
Purple With Gold Diamonds, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves With Gold Cap
2 23621 GRATIFICATION
WILLIAM KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss K J Watterston, M B Flick & Mrs D A Mann
Last start won by a head at Ipswich Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1710m on a rain affected track defeating Kalamia King carrying 58.5kg at $14. Before that 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1690m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Wedding Vow carrying 58.5kg at $10. Found winning form and should be further improved.
2
DAMIEN BOCHE
Orange, Purple Seams, Quartered Cap
3 64925 HEROIC BEACH
MATT KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J P Wagstaff
Most recently 5th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1700m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Jemoma Alpilage carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on May 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Intrepid Lad with 58.5kg at $4.80. Maybe a place.
6
HARRISON SHAW
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
4 0x488 NITROGEN
RODNEY HAY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R T Hay
Half-brother to three-time Group 1 winner Bivouac. Most recently second last of 9 at Rockhampton Cl1 on June 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Out Of Aces with 55kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on May 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Intrepid Lad with 57kg at $51. Will need to do a bit more.
8
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
5 2x625 SOMETHIN IN ORANGE
TOM DOUGALL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
G E Clegg, Mrs A T Broomham, S W J Broomham & T J Dougall
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Bm55 on June 6 over 1625m, 2.75 len behind Bambino Di Vino with 62.5kg at $2.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Canara with 58.5kg at $18. Not far away last time. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
3
AIDAN KEELEY
White, Purple Sash And Quartered Cap
6 22415 HELL TO THE LINE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G M Goodrum, Blundell Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Blundell), K Cleghorn, Miss S L Bird, C G Geran, Miss R L Pearson, H Day, S M Goodrum, D Favre, D A Courtice, D A Phillips, A Vesco, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), Mrs L R Watterson & Mrs A Watts
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on May 23 over 1625m, 1.5 len behind Sir Memphis with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1890m on a rain affected track defeating Onlyyoucanread with 56.5kg at $5. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
4
TIFFANI BROOKER
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 81386 PELLINOR
SHARON CROXFORD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Mills
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Snippets Land. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 30 over 2020m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Alfa Dundee with 56.5kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 16 over 1890m, 3.5 len behind Samurai Warrior with 56kg at $101. Form only moderate and prepared to risk again.
8
CHARLIE BENNETT
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And White Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
8 08697 BOLERO
VIC HEADING
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
V Heading
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm55 on June 6 over 1625m, 5 len behind Bambino Di Vino carrying 53kg at $81. The race before that second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 28 len behind Inside Passage carrying 58kg at $31. Prepared to risk on recent form.
7
OLIVIA KENDAL
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
9 23172 HABERFIELD
STEPHEN MATTHEWS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Amelia Althaus & Rodney Fazackerley
Half-sister to Group 2 winner Single Choice. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 30 over 2020m, on a slow track; neck behind Alfa Dundee carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 16 over 1890m, 2.75 len behind Samurai Warrior with 54kg at $21. Has to be considered.
5
KARL ZECHNER
Purple, Teal Vee, Vees Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 45331 I'M SO ELEGANT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, C G Geran, J T Brennan, D A Courtice, K Cleghorn, D A Phillips, D C Rae, B Oddi, P McCurley & B Ashley
At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1890m defeating Four Dozen Oysters with 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1890m, 3.5 len behind Cryption's Desire with 56.5kg at $41. Stick with her.
3
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
11 95644 JORUM
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J H Kemp, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), J P Henry, Mrs S J Henry, D Peach, N Wano, S N Doyle, N R Rattray, E M Short, L D Zajacek, D J Brady, Miss K Currie, Ms G T Lalor & K R Kemp
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 30 over 2020m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Alfa Dundee carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 16 over 1890m, 1.75 len behind Samurai Warrior with 54.5kg at $41. Rates highly on best figures and is among the place chances.
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K YOSHIDA
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves