Toowoomba   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SOUTHERN CROSS SHEDS Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: +1.5m Entire.  

Solid pace on the cards with Air Of Authority and Man Talk who like to get rolling early. MAN TALK (9) stands out in this contest. She went well at Doomben and then was beaten 1L here over a touch shorter. Keeps the handy 2kg claim and maps for the run of the race. She should have them well covered. Much tougher sorting the remainder. PREFER TO DANCE (5) placed his only go over the trip. He mixes the form, but he would form the quinella if he put his best foot forward. ALZURRI (2) was good over a mile here two back. He gives away starts and may appreciate the step up to the middle distance. BAD BOY BOONE (3) is another one who may appreciate the longer journey. Maps well but has to improve plenty to threaten. I'M THAT GUY (4) found a place here over this trip 42 days ago but was beaten 7L at long odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Man Talk.
1 x0090 AIR OF AUTHORITY
LINDA GERSEKOWSKI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C K Munro & B P Holmes
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1350m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Miss Linny with 58.5kg at $151. The race before that 9th of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Groove Jet carrying 58.5kg at $151. Struggling to make a case.
11
MONTANNA SAVVA
Turquoise, Deep Navy Blue Helicopter, Steel Grey Sleeves, Deep Navy Blue Helicopters And Cap
2 57535 ALZURRI
BRIAN AZEL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B Azel
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alabama Moonlight carrying 56.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1625m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Bitung carrying 55.5kg at $20. Should be around the mark.
5
CHELSEA BAKER
Maroon, Blue Stripes And Cap
3 60328 BAD BOY BOONE
PHILIP MINTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
E A Minter
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ionaceltic with 58kg at $10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on August 2 over 1300m, in the wet; 4 len behind Besiege with 58.5kg at $14. Minor claims.
3
PAUL HAMBLIN
Black, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
4 95073 I'M THAT GUY
SHARON CROXFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J P Mills
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 2000m, 7 len behind O'Caldino with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that second last of 8 at this track Mdn on July 4 over 1890m, 26 len behind Proclaimer carrying 56.5kg at $101. Won't be too far away.
6
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
5 43800 PREFER TO DANCE
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B K A Moore
Last start ran last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1540m, 14 len behind Somax with 58.5kg at $12. The race before that 11th of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Slugworth with 59kg at $11. Can form the quinella at best.
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LESLIE TILLEY
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
6 79766 SALLY'S KATO
SIMON GRIMSON
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Vallender
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 2450m, 7 len behind Grand Torino with 58.5kg at $91. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bitung with 56.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere.
9
JACKSON MURPHY
Orange, Black Stars, Sleeves And Cap, Orange Stars
7 00x60 SHOT GLASS
JOEDY WHITAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lowland Equine Services (Mgr: G P Whitaker)
Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on August 2 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Besiege with 59.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Wowzino carrying 58kg at $201. Hard to see him featuring.
1
MR M SCHRAPEL
Turquoise with Black Seams, Silver Stars, Striped Sleeves, Starred Cap
8 x6370 CUT DIAMONDS
VIC HEADING
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
V B Heading
Most recently ran last of 14 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1680m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Piston Rebel carrying 56.5kg at $201. Before that second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Whiskey Tower with 54kg at $19. Struggle again.
8
COREY BAYLISS
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
9 4x742 MAN TALK
NICHOLAS BECK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Dr J R Hooper & D Hooper
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on August 16 over 1890m, 1.1 len behind Beta Better with 57kg at $2.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1640m, 2.25 len behind Use Your Illusion carrying 56.5kg at $18. Rates to be winning this.
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OLIVIA WEBB
Royal Blue, Gold Quarters, Hooped Sleeves
10 80890 PREACHABULL
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. Last start 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1540m, 13 len behind Ihaveseenthelight carrying 56.5kg at $81. The run before that second last of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on August 8 over 2150m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Papal Wars with 54kg at $151. Prefer others.
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Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
11 7x257 SAKURA MAGIC
RAVYN WARZECHA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P D Gray
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ionaceltic with 54kg at $26. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on August 2 over 1300m, in the wet; 10 len behind Besiege carrying 51kg at $19. Will need to do a lot more.
4
JADE METCALFE
Black, Turquoise Checked Halves, Seams Sleeves And Cap
12 42x73 STELLA SIMONE
DAYNA KNIGHT
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Miss D B KNIGHT, MR A PAPAS, MS A YOVICH
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1625m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Somethin In Orange carrying 54.5kg at $13. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on August 16 over 1890m, 13 len behind Beta Better with 51.5kg at $13. Others preferred.
7
STACEY CALLOW
Steel Grey, Silver Halved Sleeves and Diamond Cap