Ipswich   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

BARRIER REEF POOLS Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +4 metres entire course.  

Expecting Ardie Three to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. VENOM RUSH (9) didn't measure up in Listed company at the latest effort but the form prior was full of merit. Has placed two from two over this track and trip and is sure to find this contest much more to his liking. Will be hitting the line with gusto. METAL MAN (2) hit the frame at the Gold Coast when resuming and gets the services of Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Dolan in the stirrups. Don't dismiss lightly. ARDIE THREE (4) looked handy winning at the Sunny Coast when facing the starter for the first time and Lang stays on top. Can go back-to-back to start the career. BOOMSHANKA (13) gets in well at the weights with the claim and is nicely placed to play a pivotal role. HERALD ANGEL (14) next in line out of the Dunn camp. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 9,2,4.
1 165x6 DYAMI
CHRIS ANDERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R H Morrison, T Daffy, D Lucey, L D O'Dwyer, Ms J V Cleary, R Fitzgerald, Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), S G Black, Munster Racing (Mgr: A S Muncey), A Spyratos & Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl1 on May 27 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cherrabah carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 2025 over 1250m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Glorious Moments carrying 57kg at $4.60. Rates highly and should do much better.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Sky Blue Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Pom Pom
2 304x3 METAL MAN
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 on June 6 over 1000m, nose behind Secret Sort carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on January 3 over 1300m, 20 len behind Ninja with 57kg at $7. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
3 24x35 ADRANOS
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Flying Start Sicile (C Bennett), Ben Jodie Ferdinand Racing (J Ferdinand),K Bennett, Flying 5 Racing (C Patfield), Manimi Racing (N Waters), Black Type (J Thompson), L Simons, J Spence, I Bridgman, B R A A A H (B Scarlett), K Simons, Skipping Girl (M Thomas), C Furneaux & R Vandervelde
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Tiamo Grace. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Braveheart with 60kg at $11. Last start 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Valencia Roc with 57.5kg at $5. Top-three hope.
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RYAN MALONEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 1 ARDIE THREE
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), O T Bruce, W W Doughty, R A Bonnici, S J Carroll, P G Goldring, D Keltie, R W Milne, P Mulder, L Taylor, L S Timms, W A Turner, G C Walker, S J Wherby, Miss R E White & P G Wildermuth
At debut, won tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sunshine Coast Mdn June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Love Rebel carrying 60kg at $7. Stick with him.
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EMILY LANG
Blue, Pink Band, Pink Sleeves, Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 0x10x FUNKY ZEBRA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D O'Toole
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Hostile La Vista carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track Mdn November 6 over 1100m slow track defeating Summit carrying 58kg at $3.40. Can run a race while fresh.
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M HARLEY
Emerald Green, Red O'Toole Coat Of Arms, Red Sleeves With Emerald Green Shamrocks, Red Cap
6 52444 MINOR KEY
JASON EDWARDS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J A Edwards, T Cook, S B Denman, J D K Dee & T A Edwards
SCRATCHED.
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Royal Blue, Old Gold Seams, Sky Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Seams, Royal Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
7 x6169 RAGING
WAYNE NUGENT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D A Digney
Half-brother to Group 3 winner and dual-Group 2 placed She Shao Fly. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at this track 0 - 58 on May 4 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Yeah Copy with 60kg at $6. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Braveheart carrying 60kg at $81. Form tapering and likely to struggle again.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
8 1256x SIESTA
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
O P Egan, Miss J E Egan & APLC (Mgr: L D Cheney)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Randwick 3&4yo Bm64 November 4 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Equerry carrying 58kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Geelong Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1225m slow track defeating Act Natural carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Anticipating another solid first-up effort.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue And Silver Diamonds
9 72420 VENOM RUSH
MICHAEL MORRISON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M A K Morrison, S U Liyanasuriya, U S Liyansuriya, A P Parkinson, M Romeo, A Latina, G T Stephenson, G S Curtiss, Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A W Mcleod, A M C Pearson, G A Bishop, B Clarke, J Wijey & P Beddoe
Most recently ran last of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Earn To Burn carrying 57kg at $41. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Worthy with 56kg at $3.70. Key chance expected to feature.
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BRANDON LERENA
Black With White Spider Pattern On Body And Sleeves, Black Cap
10 28x46 ICED CHOCOLATE
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Ode To Beauty with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sizzleist carrying 58kg at $5. Don't underestimate.
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ASHLEY BUTLER
White, Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
11 64245 IMMEDIATE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), P D Norris, M Psaltis, N M Humberdross, D Zavitsanos, Mrs L A Alder, G B Dougherty, L Y Fong, N H Dickinson, L J Emery, F J Biviano, M J Psaltis, Ms L Wallace, D S Smart, Ms J O Anderson, A D McClure, D Siviour, M A Gleadow & J D Dalton
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 5th of 16 at Gold Coast Cl1 on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hellarious with 55.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 2 over 1150m, 4 len behind Spirit Of Brodie with 57.5kg at $4.80. Maybe a place.
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Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
12 10x44 STABILIZER
BRETT BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C S Baker
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on May 21 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Spirit Of Barty with 54kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm55 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Need For Spieth carrying 60.5kg at $10. Useful type but a win doesn't look likely.
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Maroon And White Chequered Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
13 86x34 BOOMSHANKA
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
First Light Racing (T Wilson), R Peel, C Hardy, L Daniels-Paleka, D Hollyman, TEAMK Racing (A Chalmers), L Robb, P Hayton, P T D Edwards Racing, L Bodell, Bollinger Babes, D McGovern, W Bellamy, L Biddle, Kurtz Family Racing, D Z J Racing, S Fowler, G Walker, S Gardner & M Gleadow
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Wayburn with 55.5kg at $4.20. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track F&M Cl2-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Trafalgar Square with 58kg at $5. Rates highly. One of the main contenders.
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BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
14 610x2 HERALD ANGEL
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
W L Mclaughlin
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1010m, on heavy track; neck behind Deep Stealth carrying 58kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1526m defeating Andros with 57kg at $2.90. Further improvement in store.
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DANIEL MOOR
Dark Green, Gold Bike Motif
15 1766x BRUTAL LASS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, B Clulow, A M Firth, M C Langham, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann, M J Mackenzie, C Schembri, Kratzie Racing 2023, The Hateful Eight, The Border Connection, Three Wide Racing & Kratzie Racing Class of 23
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Doomben Cl1-Sw February 11 over 1350m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Bells Of Steel carrying 58kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m defeating Shredded carrying 57kg at $10. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
9
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
16 64847 JUSTE UN CLOU
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K F Hill, Miss H J Hill, Miss C J Hill & J A Lett
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 6 over 1000m, 3 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 54kg at $61. The run before that ran last in a small field at Nowra Bm58 on April 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Insane Volt with 56.5kg at $6. Others rate better.
4
FREDERICK LARSON
Yellow, Black Hoops, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
17 57587 FINAL VOYAGE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr:T C Heinrich)
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wayburn carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lovecats carrying 58kg at $61. Not keen on her chances.
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Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
18 30529 PRIVATE SHOWTIME
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr;T C Heinrich)
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Electric Arrow carrying 54.5kg at $5. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Esprit Du Jour carrying 55.5kg at $5. Will need to improve significantly.
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Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap With Pink Horseshoes
19 54x80 LI'L REX
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T R Neale, R J Kirshaw, Miss J K Elder, G C I S Racing (Mgr: B Clarke), D C Morrissey, S A Watterson, J F Vaughan, T Symons, R Symons, Miss T M Murphy, K Mccarthy, R G Neale, C Vaughan, P V Cronin & Ms P Jackson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Sapphire Reign with 55.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Hey Daisy with 54kg at $91. Tested again.
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Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs