Bet365

Townsville 30 Apr 2024

GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Easy Form BM70 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: Out 0.5m 1000m-W/Post; Out 1.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.4).
Hot pace certain with Prince Akeem, Chilli Jam and Dusky Damsel keen to take up the running. CHILLI JAM (16) has won all 4 of her starts since making the move from Victoria and on each occasion her rivals have finished no closer than 2 lengths to her at the end of the race. This is another step up in class but she drops in weight and can win again. CRYSTAL CHIEF (1) made a winning North Queensland debut for his new trainer here just over 2 weeks ago and is normally just as sharp second-up. He has performed well in good company when trained in NSW and with the benefit of a 3-kilo claim, he should be hard to beat again in a very competitive lineup. DOLLSON (9) was well beaten as favourite last time out at a Maxwelton picnic meeting but did fight on to hold second place, albeit 8 lengths from the winner. He was a brave winner here before that and has sound first-four claims again. BOHO BEAUTY (7) was a last scratching just over a week ago and has trialled up nicely since then. She is a very handy mare on her day and bears close watching in this, especially if the money comes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chilli Jam to win.
1	024x1	CRYSTAL CHIEF SHARLEE HOFFMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG R J Lockhart & Ms C Wright Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 April 13 over 1000m defeating Wanna Tweet carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Scone Open Bm84 on September 5 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Very Sharp carrying 55.5kg at $26. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.	6 TYLER LESLIGHT
2	77001	OUTBACK ACTION LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG L S Manzelmann Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Bowen Cl3-Sw April 20 over 1000m defeating Listen Listen carrying 61kg at $3.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Stick To Your Guns with 60kg at $8. Won last start and is well-placed again.	3 LACHLAN OVERALL
3	42451	STICK TO YOUR GUNS LINDSAY HATCH 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan), Bushrangers Racing, P A Muscovich, A Smith, S Atkinson, G A Bishop, A Green, A J McMahon, M L T Racing & S Salisbury Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at Mackay Cl3-Sw April 12 over 1300m defeating Canny Be Better with 60kg at $3. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Castile carrying 57kg at $3.30. Won last start and is well-placed again.	16
4	224x6	TEMPO TERRY MCGOVERN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG T J McGovern, Ms P L Sellick, Ms J A L Mcgovern, Mrs A Curran & R Curran Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Bm70 on April 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Crystal Chief with 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on April 15 2023 over 1000m, 8 len behind Smart Image carrying 54kg at $81. Needs more time.	15 A LAYT
5	2575x	TINTINWIN TONY COMERFORD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S R O'Sullivan, A P Nutley, Ms K Donnelly, A M Comerford, Ms A M Butts, Ms E M Barwick & Ms S R Munro Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Toowoomba Bm70 February 17 over 1625m, 6 len behind Ozarch carrying 57.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm75 September 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pocket Full carrying 59.5kg at $101. Doesn't appeal.	7 G KLIESE
6	2213x	VIENNA RAIN ROY CHILLEMI 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), J R McDonald, B J McDonald & T W Hedley First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Home Hill Bm70 December 28 over 1460m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Private Cheetah with 61.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at this track Bm60 April 15 2023 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bones with 62kg at $17. Unlikely to trouble the top few.	9 REBECCA WILSON
7	40x1x	BOHO BEAUTY STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG N L Prendergast, Miss K A Prendergast, Miss D A Prendergast, J D K Kerr & Double B Racing (Mgr: K Blair) Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 1.0 len at Innisfail Bm70 November 5 over 900m defeating Don't Tell Leeanne carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Cl5 on February 11 2023 over 1100m, 8 len behind Princess Lunar with 56kg at $6. In the mix on best form.	10 M ABE
8	x4313	DUSKY DAMSEL STEVEN ROYES 8YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Miss C Stedman Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on April 13 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Crystal Chief carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that won by a head at this track Bm65 March 5 over 1200m defeating Castile with 56.5kg at $4. Genuine hope on latest effort.	8 MS L MORRISON
9	37112	DOLLSON STEVEN ROYES 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Miss C Stedman Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Maxwelton Hcp on April 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind The Carpenter with 56.5kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track Bm60 March 15 over 1200m defeating Indictment with 58kg at $3.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.	4 GABRIELLE SEMMENS
10	229x3	HALLSIDE HAMMER LESLIE GORDY 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Miss A Payne, M J Moore, T D Peters, D Earp, T R Pfeiler & J Gilbert Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Home Hill Sw on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Lily Allez carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Cairns Bm60 on July 11 over 950m, slow going long-neck behind Ali's Jab carrying 60.5kg at $5. Needs to lift.	2 C SPRY
11	x4623	RAZMENT GARY DICKSON 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG D J Fairfull & Mrs C G Dickson Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Bm65 on April 4 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mooloolaba carrying 60.5kg at $5. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl6-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Starhattan carrying 57kg at $19. Genuine hope on best form.	11 N THOMAS
12	35x54	NEVER CRY STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, S C Massingham & M W Dunn Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 46 days. Resuming got back early 5th of 9 at Cairns Bm70 on March 3 over 950m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Regal Conqueror with 57.5kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track Bm60 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Dollson with 62.5kg at $3. Has to find improvement.	13 R WIGGINS
13	6664x	ALMAHERO BILL KENNING 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S P Clauson, Ms J A Bell, Miss H L Clauson, Ms N L Clauson & Miss M P Clauson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Canberra Acton Bm65 August 18 over 1750m, 6 len behind Shafty carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Goulburn Bm66 July 7 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Spitfire carrying 60kg at $6.50. Anticipate a bold showing.	14 JUSTIN P STANLEY
14	7231x	DEVIL'S INN GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose Newcastle Ctry Bm58 February 26 over 1350m slow track defeating Napoli carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Gosford Bm58 December 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Island Legend carrying 58.5kg at $13. Likely to need this run.	13
15	93612	CROWNING MOMENT ROY CHILLEMI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), J R McDonald, B J McDonald & T W Hedley Useful type. Last start 2nd of 9 at Cairns Bm65 on April 22 over 1250m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Indictment with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cairns Cl3-Sw April 9 over 1250m in soft going defeating Fodor with 58kg at $5.50. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.	1 JASON TAYLOR
16	01111	CHILLI JAM TONY COMERFORD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A M Comerford, Ms A M Butts, A A Katthagen, Mrs D A Katthagen, M J Faloon, J F Mcgrath, R J Nankervis, S N Nankervis, Mrs B R Denniss & Ms S R Munro On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at this track 0 - 60 April 4 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Five Bulls with 56kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track Cl3-Sw March 15 over 1000m defeating Five Bulls with 56.5kg at $2.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.	5 ISABELLA TEH
17	0230x	PRINCE AKEEM GRAHAM HUGHES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track Hcp November 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Higher Love with 54kg at $41. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track Bm60 April 6 2023 over 1400m, a head behind Count Of Carford carrying 57.5kg at $6. Not at this stage.	12 JACKSON MURPHY