Ipswich 10 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SEVEN BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1350m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 32) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.60) |
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Been A Secret to take charge ahead of Mishani Crown at a solid tempo.
SOUTHERN CHARM (11) wasn't disgraced in Saturday metro grade last time out and should find this assignment much more to her liking. Is yet to miss a drum in three spins around this circuit and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. MISHANI CROWN (10) has put back-to-back wins together and it's hard to knock mares in form. Gets 1.5kg off with the claim and can bring up the hat-trick here. BEEN A SECRET (12) has remarkably hit the top-five at her past 20 starts and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Don't dismiss lightly. TREPORTI (4) has placed two of three over this track and trip and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. DIANA'S AFFAIR (7) strips fitter second-up, draws the inside alley and gets 3kg off. Ticks a few boxes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Southern Charm.
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SECRET PLAN
MARK CURRIE 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs D T Currie, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J Cook, C Khoury, N Segota, B Vinar, Runner Runner (Mgr: C Bellingham), Racing Joeys (M Smith), T Bartholomeusz, J Chivers, D Dawson, R Longmuir, C Nilsson, D Roberts, Livinadream Racing, Kratzie Racing No.23, Mrs M Ivanova & Nagging Ship (P Nagle) Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Warwick Open on December 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Invahir with 59.5kg at $14. Before that ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Edited By with 58kg at $13. Winner will come from elsewhere. |
11 ROB THORBURN |
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SPANISH FOX
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Dr M T Gleeson, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins, Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), L C Fryer, Banjo Racing (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman) & J Maclaren Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Hcp on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Scud with 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 11th of 13 at Doomben Bm78 on December 6 over 1350m, 6 len behind Ready To Schipp with 58.5kg at $21. Rates highly on best figures and is among the chances. |
6 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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CAPO STRADA
BRIAN GENTLE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B A Gentle Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Mackay Hcp on December 6 over 1560m, 2 len behind Northern Pride carrying 56kg at $2.60. Before that won by a neck at Mackay Cl6 November 21 over 1560m defeating Journalism with 62kg at $2.90. Not far away last time. Will be hard to beat. |
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TREPORTI
HARRY RICHARDSON 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on December 17 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Atmosphere carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Cl5 on December 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chilliwack with 58.5kg at $7. Made headway last time. Rates highly and can break through. |
4 ADIN THOMPSON |
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INFLUENTIAL
JIMMY DOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N R Walker, J M Mcelhone, R B Craigie, B J Schiller, Mrs J A Schiller, W E Hammond, M McCroy, L Dellevergin, C A Gale & P M Hegedus Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Bluepinot with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Doomben Nmw February 8 over 1350m. Looks tested on the first-up effort. |
5 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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TWYFORD
JOHN HUBBARD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M W Owen Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Amuseantes carrying 60.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on September 26 2024 over 1690m, 4 len behind Luton Hoo carrying 60kg at $9.50. Fitter but others are better placed. |
8 D PEISLEY |
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DIANA'S AFFAIR
KELLY SCHWEIDA 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), G B Sills, K M Schweida, C Massie, C S Hughes, Mrs S J Hughes, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, W E Williams, A J Meads, B Jankovic & J E Nolan Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bluepinot with 58kg at $91. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Restonica with 58.5kg at $26. Expect a better outcome this time. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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FAKE MAGIC
JAMAICA ATKINSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG N K J Riley & J G Townsend Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Hcp on December 17 over 1350m, 22 len behind Atmosphere with 54kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on November 15 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Louvre carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Looking to others. |
7 MICHAEL MURPHY |
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ASPEN COLORADO
BEN AHRENS 8YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mr I McLean & Mrs L A McLean Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 June 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nodachi carrying 59.5kg at $61. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 14 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Dragoon carrying 62kg at $11. Returns in a winnable race. |
9 KARL ZECHNER |
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MISHANI CROWN
DONNA STANBRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks) Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Warwick Cl3-Sw December 26 over 1200m defeating Call Out carrying 58kg at $2.05. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Beaudesert F&M Cl3-Sw November 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Aunty Rene with 58.5kg at $2.60. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment. |
10 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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SOUTHERN CHARM
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), L C Henderson, A J Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), Mrs J P Henderson, M P Purcell, Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), D K Waite, A R J Gilmour & A J Lalor Most recently 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on December 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Now Is The Hour with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track F&M Cl3 on December 3 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Dream Lantern with 60kg at $8. Steps out over an extra 150m and must be considered. |
3 TAHLIA FENLON |
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BEEN A SECRET
PAT WEBSTER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain At the latest run 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm65 Hcp on December 27 over 1300m, 2 len behind Kareem carrying 57kg at $3.40. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Gatton Bm60 on December 5 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Red Feather Boa with 59.5kg at $3.20. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
2 LESLIE TILLEY |
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