Gatton   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BIRDHOUSE LAIDLEY Class 1 Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo assured with Ready And Mabel, Rafale Jolie and Sapana's Pearl rolling to the front. READY AND MABEL (11) let supporters down at the Gold Coast last time out but the three runs prior to start the career were good enough for a race of this calibre. Looks the galloper in this field with the most upside and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Will be right there when the judge calls a halt. RAFALE JOLIE (8) doesn't win out of turn but is usually thereabouts and is a must for the multiples. HEADLINE LEGEND (9) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be discounted. Former Victorian XUANFENG (18) is having his first run for the new stable but gets in well at the weights with the claim and can run a race while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ready And Mabel to bounce back.
1 9x684 CASH LANDING
MARK GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M W Goodwin, N B Gitsham, Miss C Smith, R W McCarthy & S Sivia
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Thangool Bm60 on July 19 over 1075m, 3 len behind Transceltic carrying 61.5kg at $6. The race before that second last of 9 at this track Bm65 on June 28 over 860m, 6 len behind Palawa Kani carrying 58.5kg at $51. Hard to have.
7
STACEY CALLOW
Orange, Purple Stars And Cap
2 1x373 THE LOUVRE
LYN BASKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L P Baskett & W J Baskett
Last start 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 19 over 870m, 2.5 len behind Revalene with 59kg at $3.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on May 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jacka Stands Alone with 57kg at $21. Made headway last time. Sure to go very well.
12
PAUL HAMBLIN
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Gold Cap
3 58463 ALLY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, J Rohan, T L Mcintosh, Mrs S Nichols, D Nichols, S Oweck, D Wilden-Constantin, M J Gatwood, B Clulow, J Ivankovic & G A Little
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Bm68 on July 9 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Paleface Ringo carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 on June 14 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Oh Not Really carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. One of the major players.
13
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
4 040x2 MYSTERY POWER
LINDSAY HATCH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
W J Hawkins
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Change The Deel with 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Dalby Cl1 on January 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind So Bright carrying 59kg at $4.40. Right in the mix.
14
LEAH MARTYN
Yellow, Dark Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 1550x THROWIN SHADE
BEN AHRENS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B A Racing (Mgr: B C Ahrens), High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), C E Downes, N S Potts, Bisk Racing (Mgr: B R Ryan), P Lobegeiger, M Hookey, Paddy's Pride (Mgr: J C Tealby), G X Ryan, D Harlovich, A Flood, Mrs D A Mitchell, M R Ryan, T Bensley & Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Shapin Power with 62kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Gold Coast Poly 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1050m defeating Capital Grenade carrying 56kg at $2.45. Anticipate a bold showing while fresh.
13
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 135x9 GIGGY
HARRY RICHARDSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on July 3 over 800m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Don't Be Dramatic carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mixed Signals carrying 58kg at $7.50. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
17
TAHLIA FENLON
Yellow, Red Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Armbands
7 74265 MISHANI SUSPECT
DONNA STANBRIDGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Most recently 5th of 9 at Kilcoy 3yo Bm60 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Got Gumption carrying 56kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 12 at Toowoomba F&M Bm65 on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lady Soames carrying 55kg at $9. Unreliable and hard to recommend.
2
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
8 03x43 RAFALE JOLIE
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G F C Norton
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm65 on June 28 over 860m, 1.5 len behind Palawa Kani carrying 55kg at $21. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track Bm62 on July 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Chalice Well with 54.5kg at $7.50. Will prove hard to hold out.
8
TIFFANI BROOKER
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
9 405x1 HEADLINE LEGEND
JOHN THOMAS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G W Spies, N J Payne, Mrs S L Payne, J W Thomas, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, J Hill, J Jeans, C A Wirth, M A King & Mrs J Barsby
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 10 over 1100m defeating Straz Danz with 58kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 2 len behind Bee Two carrying 58kg at $21. Heading the right way now and should measure up again.
9
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 35155 NO RAGRETS
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms B Kent & Mrs C J Halliday
Most recently 5th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Lucifer's Way with 55kg at $14. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Hidden Hail with 58kg at $4.40. Place best.
10
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 21x25 READY AND MABEL
NICHOLAS BECK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T J Rohl, R E McMillan, Dr C K Williams, Mrs G R Carswell, S D Carswell & D J Carswell
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Bee Two carrying 56kg at $6.50. Last start 5th of 8 at Gold Coast 2yo Hcp on July 19 over 1015m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sussusudio carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Hard to beat.
1
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Red, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Cap
12 74166 SCRUFFY
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms K S Kropp
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Change The Deel carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Rockhampton Mdn June 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Rum Rumble carrying 52kg at $3.90. Great chance to atone.
12
KELSEY LENTON
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
13 65x82 ADDICTIVE PIRANHA
MARK CURRIE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & S R Racing (Mgr: A Savige)
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bee Two carrying 51kg at $11. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 52kg at $13. In the mix.
8
JACKSON MURPHY
Yellow, Black Top Third And Sides, Savige Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 678x6 ROMAN HUSSLER
STEVE FIELD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Field
Second-up. First-up after 11 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Deep Vegas carrying 60kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 24 over 1150m, 11 len behind Rich Minx carrying 56kg at $26. Not going well enough.
6
M HELLYER
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diamond Cap
15 52744 SAPANA'S PEARL
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
6YO  GR/B  MARE 54.0KG
B P Olm
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 19 over 870m, 3 len behind Revalene carrying 52kg at $11. Before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bee Two carrying 52kg at $26. Not going well enough. Hard to have.
2
OLIVIA KENDAL
Royal Blue, White Sleeves, Orange Cap
16 66x00 EPIC FLASH
DAVID COLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D B Cole & C E Moorhouse
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brave Cowboy Bill carrying 57kg at $14. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm68 on July 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yes To Excess with 53kg at $151. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
4
CHLOE LOWE
Royal Blue, Orange Sash And Chevrons, Royal Blue Cap With Orange Diamond
17 x5775 HEAVENLY AZ
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S Elaro, P B Elaro, P Nassour & G Massoud
Last start 5th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 54kg at $71. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm60 on July 10 over 860m, 4 len behind Goodes carrying 54kg at $101. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
3
AMY GRAHAM
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
18 6738x XUANFENG
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C A Bills, K Tennyson & D L Tennyson
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Mildura 0 - 58 May 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shal Exceed carrying 55.5kg at $12. First up last campaign third of 9 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1100m, a neck behind Mississippi Miller carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Has claims if presented on song.
5
KAYLA BARKER
Navy Blue, Maroon Star, Double Armbands And Pom Pom
19 x047x CAFE MOCHA
LYN PATON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
SJ Tabke
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 May 24 over 1625m, soft track; 15 len behind Ella Te Ama with 54kg at $31. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 April 12 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Successful with 54.5kg at $8.50. Will be better for this hit-out.
10
CHELSEA BAKER
Yellow, Blue Star, Sleeves And Cap
20 07033 PARTY PROPHET
JOHN HUBBARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J A Urquhart
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Walgett Bm50 on June 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Invincible Faith carrying 58.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Cobar Cl1 on May 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Gypsy King with 55kg at $4. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
JACKSON MURPHY
Royal Blue And White Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap