Roma   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL / PACIFIC WEST QTIS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1640m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Kantai, Bugden and Kariaction to take up the running at a decent tempo. NITROGEN (2) ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at Gayndah, finishing second and beaten a nose. Has his share of talent and finds a suitable race. KARIACTION (1) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth over 1400m at Cunnamulla. Cherry-ripe now and looks a clear threat. BUGDEN (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1600m at Nanango. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from six starts and cannot be taken lightly. IL TORO D'ORO (5) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start running fourth at Cunnamulla. Can sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Trifecta 2,1,4,5.
1 74x55 KARIACTION
BEN WALDRON
5YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
G D Popp, Mrs H M McDonald, E H Mcdonald, A Lyons, G J Wippell & S Armstrong
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Cunnamulla Hcp on May 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Force with 53kg at $2.50. Last start 5th of 10 at Cunnamulla Bm60 on June 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Acedrod carrying 60.5kg at $3. Among the top chances.
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SCOTT SWEEDMAN
White, Pink Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
2 x4882 NITROGEN
RODNEY HAY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Gayndah Bm50 on June 13 over 1400m, nose behind Harlequin Field carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that ran second last of 9 at Rockhampton Cl1 on June 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Out Of Aces with 55kg at $31. Made headway last time. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
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EMMA SIMSIR
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
3 22039 PACKAGE
JOE HALPIN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J Halpin
Most recently 9th of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 30 over 1800m, 8 len behind Lip Sip Suk with 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Charleville Bm55 on May 16 over 1625m, slow going 3 len behind Il Toro D'oro carrying 62kg at $4.30. Struggling and looking to others.
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KAYLA BARKER
Red, Green Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Chevron Armbands, Green Cap
4 14433 BUGDEN
MARK GOODWIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
W J Pugsley, B J Pugsley & Mrs D F Pugsley
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Nanango Bm50 on May 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Roigard with 61.5kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Burrandowan Cup Bm55 on May 9 over 1740m, 2.5 len behind Flying Rothe with 57kg at $3.80. Definitely one to consider.
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HAYLEY SAUNDERS
Orange, Purple Stars And Cap
5 53184 IL TORO D'ORO
VIVIAN JONES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C P Jones, V J Jones, Ms P E Street, V J Tighe, Ms C L Jones, A R Nixon, W A Baker, K J Bredhauer, L J Usher, A R Usher, M V Fisher, Ms T N Sentinella & C D Usher
Last start 4th of 10 at Cunnamulla Bm60 on June 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Acedrod carrying 58kg at $6. Before that 8th of 12 at Tambo Bm58 on May 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lip Sip Suk carrying 59kg at $5. Strong contender on his best form.
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DARREN EVANS
Cerise, Five Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Diamond
6 82003 PROCLAIMER
PAUL EDWARDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P F Edwards & B P Burke
Last start 3rd of 7 at Injune Cl2-Sw on June 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Malarina with 56.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 10th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on May 22 over 1900m, slow going 12 len behind Flying Rothe carrying 55.5kg at $15. This looks a stern test.
6
PAUL HAMBLIN
Royal Blue, Gold Zig Zag Band, Zig Zag Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 x6226 SEEYA LATER GATER
WAYNE BAKER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T L Baker
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Injune Cl2-Sw on June 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Malarina carrying 60.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Cunnamulla Bm60 on June 6 over 1400m, neck behind Acedrod with 54kg at $6. Needs to do more.
4
Blue, Black Sleeves, Two Beers Clinking
8 7x068 JEROME
PAUL RANDALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss T R Maiden
At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Cunnamulla Bm55 on June 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Born Fearless with 56.5kg at $10. Before that ran second last of 7 at Chinchilla Bm60 on May 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Craiglea Merida with 55.5kg at $9. Has ability and is worth another chance.
5
VIOLET SOULSBY
Royal Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves, White Cap, Royal Blue Stars
9 956x4 RANGI TOA
CHERYL ROGERS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
W M Wehl, R M Wehl, Miss D Rogers & Mrs A Robbins
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last in a small field at Injune Bm55 on June 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind A Lot Of Booty carrying 53kg at $7. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on March 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dashing Hope with 59kg at $101. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
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DAMIEN BOUTET
Royal Blue, Gold Star And Sleeves, Gold Star Cap
10 35512 KANTAI
WAYNE BAKER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A M Ladbrook, R D Codd, W L Ladbrook, K G Ladbrook, B P Ladbrook & G C Ladbrook
Last start 2nd of 7 at Injune Cl2-Sw on June 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Malarina with 56.5kg at $6. The race before that won by 5 len at Cunnamulla Clb April 25 over 1200m defeating Thirteenth Man with 58.5kg at $4. Others rate better this time.
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AMY GRAHAM
Gold, Lime Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap