Warwick   28 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

DARLING DOWNS BANK Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

Powerful Warrior and Kirksville possess good early speed. BREEZIN' (1) has been thereabouts recently, the latest result a fourth beaten 0.9 lengths at Doomben over 1200m. Will find this assignment much easier and is likely to feature. KIRKSVILLE (3) showed good pace and went on to score by 1.2 lengths when resuming last time out over 1100m at Gatton. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Well placed and there is no reason why he cannot salute again. UCELLE (18) strips fitter second-up from the spell and has placed around this circuit. Can feature with any luck in running. RED CODE (6) has a win and a second from two first-up efforts and can run a race while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Breezin'.
1 24x34 BREEZIN'
DARREN BELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
W E Honan, Ms A M Woodmansey, W R Comerford, E W Quinn & B Younan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Doomben Cl1 on April 1 over 1110m, slow going 1.1 len behind Climactic carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Time Of My Life carrying 57kg at $12. Great chance to atone.
3
JADEN LLOYD
Black And Green Checks, Black Sleeves, Green Cap
2 457x6 DONEGAL BAY
MARK GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg)
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Gympie Bm50 on April 18 over 1030m, 7 len behind Late Night Devil with 60.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Wagga Cl1 on December 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rose Aye carrying 58.5kg at $11. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Orange, Purple Stars And Cap
3 7x7x1 KIRKSVILLE
PAT WEBSTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
Racing second-up today. Last start won by 1.2 len at Gatton Mdn April 10 over 1100m defeating Sikka with 58kg at $4. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Loveyamore carrying 59kg at $5. Worth following up.
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CHLOE LOWE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
4 4x190 MAJESTIC LOUVRE
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 13 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1350m, 10 len behind Ludik with 60kg at $13. The start before that second last of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on March 26 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Capital Heart carrying 57kg at $14. Doubt he will feature in this on that recent run of form.
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Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 27x14 MISTER MIGHTY
JAKE CAPEWELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Trivett & R K Trivett
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.6 len at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn March 14 over 1200m defeating Yeah Buddy with 59kg at $17. Second-up 4th of 8 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on April 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 59.5kg at $3.70. Has ability but looks tested again.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue And Pink Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 8x20x RED CODE
TODD POLLARD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
W Bin Seng & Ms L F Liew
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty November 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Brave Monarch with 55kg at $91. First up last campaign second in a small field at Casino Cl2 October 25 over 1200m, a nose behind Marathia carrying 56kg at $1.50. Strong fresh performer who cannot be underestimated.
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M HELLYER
Purple, Red Checked Sleeves
7 4229x EXTOL
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, B M Galea & J W Liston
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm55 December 6 over 1625m, 17 len behind Something Forjo with 59kg at $1.85. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 October 6 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Hell Of A Lad with 58.5kg at $3.70. Can return with a bold run.
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White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 x8728 OCEAN JOY
LYNDA POWELL
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
G G Powell, K F Treeby & L D Nolan
Most recently 8th of 12 at Gatton Bm62 on April 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Apollo Ten with 55.5kg at $8. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 14 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Blue Eye Dame with 55.5kg at $7. Certainly worth another chance.
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ROB THORBURN
Purple And White Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
9 62561 RUMBLE TOWN
BILLY HEALEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kratzie Racing No. 151 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Ms C Hyne, D Hyne, M Hyne, T McShane, J D Dalton, S Torkington, A Buckman, L S Clarke, D Butler, M S Butler, A M Rayner, J T Rouse, GJ Timmony, D Rothstadt, T Morgan, M A Mathison, Roz & Doz Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer) & Winning Moments (Mgr: N J Johnston)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1200m defeating Boozie Miss carrying 58kg at $2.45. The start before that 6th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 2 len behind Sabertooth carrying 59kg at $4.80. Sure to measure up.
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ASHLEY BUTLER
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
10 17x80 SPIRITOFTHEWORLD
JIM HANNA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Hanna, Mrs D K Hanna & C A Hanna
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on April 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Wanted Hillbilly carrying 56.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Autofiction with 58kg at $101. Outclassed.
4
KARL ZECHNER
Maroon, Light Blue Sash And Sleeves
11 79531 ZOODOO
JACK BRUCE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), A S Cruddas, M G Ward, B N Mair, C Garner, D G Underwood, Mrs E Cullen, Tommy and Sons Racing (Mgr: K Douch), K Sutherland, P R Russo, P W Horton, K J Marr, J R Lundberg & M Montgomery
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Beaudesert Cg&E 0 - 60 April 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Quest Of Quests carrying 57kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Herecomesantorini carrying 58kg at $5.50. Stick with him.
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BRANDON LERENA
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
12 62x06 MISHANI QUEST
JAY BELLAMY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C M Vines & Victoria Park Racing (Mgr: R P Flannery)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm60 on March 20 over 1350m, 13 len behind Ratenotice carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 6th of 8 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Oystercatcher with 55kg at $5. Others look better placed.
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Orange, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Navy Blue Cap, Orange Pom Pom
13 6x449 MISS FLEETWOOD
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 15 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1350m, 9 len behind Cool Music carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm62 on March 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Marathia with 55.5kg at $3.50. Finds a few better today. Will need to improve sharply.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 53x10 ARTIE VAINQUEUR
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A J Dever, D L Atkinson, Miss K R Atkinson, J L Atkinson, Mrs R L Atkinson, G J Healy, Mrs V A Healy, B F Isworth, Penny Racing (Mgr: J A Ward), D S Legge, C S Adams, J H J Templeton & J B O'Callaghan
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Moree Mdn-Sw March 17 over 950m defeating Parissident carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Second-up second last of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 15 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 54kg at $41. Disappointing last time and needs to do more.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Gold, Cerise Seams And Cap
15 745x8 BABALOLA
BILLY HEALEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs D T Currie & I N Gamble
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Out Of Turn with 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on February 11 2025 over 1112m, head behind Salsa Fellow carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
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JESS EMMERSON
Purple With Gold Diamonds, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves With Gold Cap
16 x0400 STYLISH JOKER
JOE GLEESON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S E Perina, A C Cliffe & J K Gleeson
Most recently 10th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 on April 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Russian Ripper carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 1350m, 17 len behind He'sgotthesay carrying 56.5kg at $20. Tested from a wide gate.
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Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
17 48466 THE BOSS MAN
DALE GROVES
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D B Fleming, Ms K R Bochmann, Miss R C Sawtell, D Schultz, D J Ryan, Ms K M Banks, M L Reck, Mrs P L Reck & M Roberts
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Kozak Prince with 60kg at $21. Before that 6th of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 54kg at $71. Hard to have.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
18 824x4 UCELLE
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
S J Sutherland, L M Sutherland, J Usher, Mrs H E P Want & Mrs H L Dibetta
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Oystercatcher with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on August 6 over 1350m, 5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 52.5kg at $151. Not helped by the wide draw but will be tough to beat.
7
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Double Dollar Sign And Seams Cap
19 170x8 KOOL BRUCE
JACK BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms W B Fouhy & J D Brown
Second run back. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on April 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Royal Gladiator with 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Armidale Bm58 on December 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Parana River carrying 56kg at $21. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
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Black, Blue Braces, Black And Blue Stripped Sleeves, Black And Blue Quartered Cap
20 27312 POWERFUL WARRIOR
GINO BARBIERATO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G A Barbierato, Mrs J M Barbierato & M W Hooke
Last start 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Royal Bombadier with 56.5kg at $10. Before that won by a head at Nanango 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1200m defeating King Of Valhalla carrying 57.5kg at $4. Going well enough to give this a shake.
4
REECE O'CONNELL
Light Blue, Orange Maltese Cross, Lilac Stars Sleeves, Lilac Cap
21 07847 EXCEED THE SKY
TARYN CHURCHILL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
PD & PM Gray
At the latest run second last of 8 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Esprit Du Jour with 51kg at $61. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ballina Cl1 on April 11 over 1260m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Glam carrying 55kg at $21. Can't tip off that performance.
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Yellow And Orange Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
22 21355 AMORE SIRENA
BRETT BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms V P Skinner & Mrs R J Piccone
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 7 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 52.5kg at $61. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on March 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Duchess Bree carrying 59.5kg at $5. Can atone.
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STACEY CALLOW
Maroon, White Checked Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap