Townsville 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES FORM GENIUS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 30) Rail: +1.0m Entire. (Pent: 5.81) |
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They look to roll along early with Ellis Beach and Third Master leading the charge. The well-related DETERMINATION (2) (half to G1 winner Bella Vella) has been right there in all three runs at Rockhampton this campaign and this is not an overly strong affair. Needs a bit of luck from the wide draw but should play a major role in the finish. BUBBLES'N'FROTH (13) hasn't been too far away in all three runs this time in and will be ready to peak now fourth run back. Expect a peak performance now. ASPEN COWBOY (7) gets 2kg off with the claim and maps ideally for this from gate three. Top-three credentials. ELLIS BEACH (5) resumes here but has placed two from three when fresh and is one from one around this circuit. Worth including. WAR COUNCIL (10) next in line with Wiggins on board. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Determination.
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TYMON
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG M H McGuire, D J Blood, A Casey, A Huh, G A Allen, J Beldan, Mrs M V McGuire, M Seri, P T A McGuire, C P Maher, I J White, I B Whitehouse, P Hagenbach, Ms N M O'Keeffe, Star Picket Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Dyer), D Smith & Ms M Dean Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 40 day let-up. First-up second last of 13 at this track Cl3 on January 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Russian Summer with 59kg at $21. Second-up second last of 13 at this track Bm55 on January 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mind Over Matter with 61.5kg at $31. Out of his depth. |
1 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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| 2 | 2x213 |
DETERMINATION
RICKY VALE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG R J D Vale, T R Simpson, R G Unwin, J E Russell, G J Ladbrook & Mrs L J Harden Half-brother to Group 1 winner Bella Vella. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Rockhampton Bm60 on February 17 over 1050m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Electric Brae with 60kg at $1.45. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Rockhampton Cl2 January 29 over 1050m in soft going defeating Melo Melo Kava carrying 57.5kg at $2.15. Winning chance. |
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| 3 | x0054 |
KAHAYLAAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Miss S R Vella, J Agius, Mrs B H Maley, M E Findlay, J Nix & Mrs K A Turnbull Most recently 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Bm65 on February 24 over 1050m, slow going 6 len behind Miss Mercy carrying 56.5kg at $21. The start before that second last in a small field at Mackay Hcp on February 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pipistrelle with 54kg at $51. Might struggle again. |
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| 4 | 59474 |
SILVER CITY
MEGAN PURVIS 7YO GR/B GELDING 60.0KG M L Purvis, B W Haager, Mrs R E Eves, D Winther, T M Reimer, Miss K M Ross & C R Cedar Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on February 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Kobayastar carrying 58.5kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Bm55 on January 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Heart 'N' Power with 59.5kg at $31. Doubt he will threaten these. |
10 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 5 | 7916x |
ELLIS BEACH
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs G K Holt, Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray), R M Donovan, M N Parker-Walshe, S E Statham, M Katsanevas & S Thorley Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Cairns Cl1-Sw November 2 over 1250m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Kickagoal Kenny carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously first up; third of 13 at Albury Mdn July 18 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Mr Breakdance carrying 57.5kg at $5. Looks a key runner. |
12 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 6 | 61866 |
TIPPED OFF
ALWYN BAILEY 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R H Bailey & A R Bailey Last start from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Cairns Bm55 on February 16 over 950m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Shere Khan with 60kg at $13. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Atherton Bm58 on January 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Gamadale Nip with 60kg at $10. Looking to others in this contest. |
14 AMANDA THOMSON |
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ASPEN COWBOY
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss V L Thompson At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cairns 3yo SW on February 16 over 1250m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Satisfied Mugs with 57kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bang Stick carrying 56kg at $6. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
2 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 8 | 79887 |
NOSEY NEO
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Mackay 3yo SW on February 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fabulean carrying 57kg at $151. Before that second last of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, 17 len behind Burlington Arcade carrying 56kg at $51. Likely to struggle. |
9 N THOMAS |
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| 9 | 41179 |
SONECHKA
SCOTT SEYMOUR 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Go One Better At the latest run ran last of 9 at Home Hill Bm55 on February 14 over 1180m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Laser Beam with 60.5kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm65 on December 28 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Super Freeze with 55kg at $41. Prefer to see her back in form. |
7 MR S MC GOVERN |
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| 10 | 4745x |
WAR COUNCIL
STEVEN ROYES 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), G Suffield, Mrs J M Suffield, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track 0 - 55 July 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Golden Octavian with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Cairns Mdn May 15 over 950m, soft track; 5.5 len behind The Kamikaze with 60kg at $1.50. Could prove too smart for these. |
5 R WIGGINS |
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MR CALEB
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J HManzelmann, I J Corazzol & Kratzie Racing No.75 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Mackay Bm55 October 15 over 1560m, 4 len behind Iconic Prince with 56.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Home Hill 0 - 55 August 26 over 1180m, 6 len behind Prideofthebigfish carrying 61kg at $10. Hard to enthuse. |
13 TAHLIA FENLON |
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REMLAP KAVA
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J H Manzelmann Full-brother to Group 2 winner Chrysaor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp July 19 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Swatow with 51kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1350m, 5 len behind Explosive Tycoon with 57kg at $21. Faces a tough essay. |
11 AIDAN HOLT |
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BUBBLES'N'FROTH
BILL KENNING 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Ms J A Bell, W H Kenning, Bubbles Racing (Mgr: Mrs D L Walsh), G J Rains & Frothy Beer Syndicate (Mgr: G J Rains) At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on February 27 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Burlington Arcade with 57.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mackay 0 - 55 on February 13 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Looming Legend with 58kg at $12. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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MISSION RIDGE
MICHAEL GEANEY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K T Geaney, J C Schroder & K S Munro Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at this track Bm55 on February 27 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Rhegion carrying 58.5kg at $71. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm70 on February 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pride Of Venus with 53kg at $151. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
3 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 15 | 28123 |
THIRD MASTER
ALEXANDER MALLIFF 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Ms D K Hamlin, K Buckingham, K Lloyd, M Johnstone, V Drysdale & N Hogan At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cairns Cl1 on February 16 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Thirteen Under with 56kg at $14. Before that 2nd in a small field at Atherton Bm55 on January 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Look At Rosa carrying 58.5kg at $5. Worth plenty of thought. |
8 S CORMACK |
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| 16 | 69044 |
MISTER TIA
LILIANA MCCORMACK 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray At the latest run 4th in a small field at Cairns 3yo SW on February 16 over 1250m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Satisfied Mugs with 57kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Burlington Arcade with 55.5kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach. |
4 I FRY |
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PROPERLEIGH
SCOTT SEYMOUR 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Go One Better At the latest run ran last of 7 at Home Hill Clb on February 14 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Hellarama carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Burlington Arcade carrying 55kg at $51. Will be harder to beat this time. |
1 MR S MC GOVERN |
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