REDCLIFFE   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

GARRARDS HERE ON TRACK PACE 2040m

Track: GOOD      

SON OF THE SHARK (5) finished sixth at Penrith two runs ago before finishing ninth at his latest appearance over 1780m at this track, beaten 9 metres. Will be better for his first run in Queensland. Primary contender if he is at his best. BETTYS GOLD CLASS (3) had to call on all reserves to salute last start over 2040m at this track when dead-heating for first. No excuses from this advantageous draw and can go forward if desired. Her last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. MADAME WEST (2) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at this track over 2040m. Must be included and can settle closer to the speed. ENGLISH DANCE (7) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1780m at this track.
1 27788 IDEAL DESIRE
GRAHAM DWYER
4YO  B/BR  MARE
J D Wallace, D D Wallace, Lad's 11 Syndicate (Mgr: S Elwin)
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 55 m by Fernco Nel (2:32.50) in NR 47 to 51 on July 11 at $41. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1780m at this track, beaten 19 m by Sinabun (2:10.60) in NR 47 to 52 on July 3 at $10. Prefer others.
Fr1
L L DWYER
RED, BLACK HORSE & WHITE CROWN LOGO, WHITE KINGSLODGE SLEEVES
2 45344 MADAME WEST
JONAH HUTCHINSON
7YO  BAY  MARE
J J Hutchinson
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at this track, beaten 4 m by Bettors Moon (2:31.70) in NR 41 to 45 on July 9 at $6.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1780m at this track beaten 9 m by Taylors Four (2:10.50) in NR 44 to 48 on July 2 at $13. This looks a suitable assignment.
Fr2
J J HUTCHINSON
BLACK, BLUE YOKE, BRACES & BAND, BLACK HORSESHOES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK H AND CUFFS
3 73131 BETTYS GOLD CLASS
DONNY SMITH
6YO  B/BR  MARE
L J Gallagher
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:32.00) beating Shereacts in NR 45 to 50 on July 10 at $6.50. Leading contender again.
Fr3
M J ELKINS
GREEN, BLACK S & HOOPED SLEEVES
4 82748 THE COUNTY SHERIFF
JASON CARKEET
3YO  BAY  GELDING
G Munday, B R Munday, C Munday, G J Harris
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Go The Red (2:08.60) in NR 46 to 51 on July 9 at $6. At the run before 4th (Fr5) over 2040m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 10 m by Uncle Craigo (2:32.90) in NR 41 to 46 on July 3 at $2.80. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Fr4
R P MORRIS
BLUE, RED & WHITE STRIPED SASH, RED SLEEVES
5 39369 SON OF THE SHARK
R C THURLOW
5YO  BAY  HORSE
S E Thurlow
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 9 m by Alta Sensation (2:11.90) in NR 51 to 55 on July 10 at $2.10. At the previous start 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at Penrith was 2nd-2.04 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Hunger Strike (2:06.70) in NR up to 52 on June 19 at $17. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Fr5
T M CALLAGHAN
YELLOW, DARK BLUE YOKE & BRACES, BLUE T ON SLEEVES
6 11233 ROCK IT BABY
DARREN MCCALL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
A K Johansen
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 1780m at this track, beaten 10 m by Go The Red (2:08.60) in NR 46 to 51 on July 9 at $7. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Fr6
L T CAIN
YELLOW, BLACK YOKE, WHITE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STAR
7 16023 ENGLISH DANCE
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Sinabun at this track over 1780m in a NR 47 to 52 on July 3 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Kerbang at this track over 1780m in a NR 51 to 55 on July 10 at $6.50. In the mix.
Sr1
HANNAH ANFORTH
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
8 45169 ROCKNROLL TIMES
JOHN BOSERIO
7YO  BAY  GELDING
S Lusby, D Leigh
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park beaten 13 m by Beachride (1:58.40) in NR 54 to 60 on June 24 at $7.50. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track beaten 10 m by My Ultimate Cobber (2:07.40) in NR 51 to 55 on June 12 at $5. Best form puts him right in this.
Sr2
WILL ROTHWELL
YELLOW WITH BLACK "THE GROGFATHER" LOGO, BLACK & WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
9 72118 MUCH BETTOR
IAN GURNEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING
I P Gurney, A J Gurney
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2040m at this track beaten 12 m by Bettys Gold Class (2:32.00) in NR 45 to 50 on July 10 at $18. Two runs back won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:31.20) beating So Many Moments in NR 45 to 50 on June 12 at $8.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Sr3
A K RICHARDSON
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND, RED & YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES
10 91519 TERRAGONG SWINGER
NATHAN TURNBULL
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING
G W Bennett
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1780m at this track beaten 17 m by Kerbang (2:09.10) in NR 51 to 55 on July 10 at $16. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr3) at Dubbo (2:36.60) beating Itsokaynottobeokay in 2 WINs on June 27 at $3.40. Not keen this time.
Sr4
B D MCELHINNEY
DARK BLUE, RED YOKE & SLEEVES, DARK BLUE STARS & T