Ipswich   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

WALKERS TURF SUPPLIES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.57)  

Platinum Gift has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. PLATINUM GIFT (9) recovered from a slow start to find the front last time out at the Gold Coast on the pole track there and fought on gamely to finish second. He tries a trip beyond 1200m for the first time and only needs to make an even beginning from the pole position this time, to take them all the way. THREE GONGS (8) had a tough trip from a wide gate at Warwick last start and did well to finish fifth, just over a length from the winner. He has a better draw this time and is expected to be competitive, especially if the track is rain-affected. MIGHTY JUDD (7) has copped a pair of wide draws to open his current campaign and finished midfield as favourite at Kilcoy 4 weeks ago. Justin P Stanley is back in the saddle, and he is ready to put his best hoof forward here. Each way value. CLASSIQUE GIRL (14) was third fresh up and with an extra 150m being ideal second up, she will be hard to hold out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Platinum Gift to win.
1 5454x BOLD HUSSAR
GARNETT TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Rockhampton Bm68 December 31 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind General Wolffe with 55.5kg at $4.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 July 21 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Turbulent carrying 59kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
LEAH MARTYN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 05045 CLIPPER SHIP
NICK KEAL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G E Nolan, C Keal, G Forde, T J Picone, W D Gannon & B J P Nelson
Most recently 5th of 14 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind As Expected with 60.5kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 4.5 len behind Birmingham with 62.5kg at $6. Finds a nice race and can feature on his best form.
19
COBI VITLER
Red, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves, Black Diamonds Cap
3 1x176 CLUBHOUSE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Wilson, P S Andrews, EST B G Pratt, R A Kelly, J R Makepeace, K I Dent, A J Halloran, S N Valle, M F Doran, T G Lindley, J W Lindley, D R Shailer, B C McCallum, G Hay, B L Hannon, R B Field, G Field, J Field & I Field
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Octavio carrying 62kg at $2.70. Before that 7th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hollywood Epic with 60.5kg at $7. Each way value.
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LUKE TARRANT
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
4 x4619 SHABOOH SHALAA
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), K L Hill, R A Dillon, D Theochari, D J Mulvenna, D J Cleary, D T Masters, DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke) & J Beehag
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 6 over 1800m, in the wet; 19 len behind Central Park with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Mdn March 21 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Pear Bellini with 58.5kg at $2.20. Capable type and should be thereabouts.
6
TIFFANI BROOKER
Red, White Stars And Armbands
5 104x8 FAST DA
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Jurkiewicz, Mrs J Jurkiewicz & M S Keeley
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 20 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Echo Hunter with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tomydonka carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Faces tough task.
11
M HELLYER
Light Blue, Brown Cap, Light Blue Spots
6 x9505 MAJESTICS REQUEST
B L THORNTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Thornton
Most recently 5th of 11 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Surcote with 58.5kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 10 at Townsville Bm62 on February 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ilzoomya carrying 58.5kg at $26. Looks tested in this line-up.
14
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Orange And Brown Vertical Halves, Orange Cap
7 14x77 MIGHTY JUDD
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S Livingstone
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 21 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind La Fast Tycoon with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Surcote with 57kg at $4.40. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Red, White Sash, Royal Blue Cap
8 40345 THREE GONGS
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C A Tam, S F Wu, Y F Lee & K M L Ng
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 1350m, 1.4 len behind Quest Of Quests carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 9 at Rockhampton Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Just Bingo with 60kg at $9.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Must be included.
3
BRANDON LERENA
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
9 41782 PLATINUM GIFT
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm65 on April 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind King Spirit carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shapin Power with 58.5kg at $9.50. Not far away last time. Likely to measure up.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
Yellow, Red Vee, Lilac Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 49x90 CRYMENOTEARS
JESSE TOWNSEND
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J G Townsend, S Peell, M Frohloff, H Perrem & J Gillett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Doomben Cl3 on March 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Certainlycan with 52.5kg at $81. Second-up second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zouthur carrying 58.5kg at $51. Prepared to risk.
12
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, Aqua Vee And Armbands
11 61519 PRETTY LITTLE LASS
PAUL JENKINS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: P J Bita), W J Kapeechkin, C T Clarke, G J Carlson, Clivey's Rare Ones (Mgr: Mrs A C Clive), Mrs J G Artis & Dyson Racing (Mgr: Mrs K M Dyson)
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm60 on April 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Downey with 55.5kg at $14. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Dalby 0 - 55 April 8 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Is Sweet with 58kg at $8.50. Hard to beat on her best form.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline Logo
12 555x3 COOK ISLAND GIRL
RENITA BEATON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ripley Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mcdonald) & E D Dick
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Lismore F&M Bm58 October 20 over 1310m, 6 len behind Ocean Alps carrying 61kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1400m in the wet defeating Annoint carrying 57kg at $4.50. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
2
Black, Pale Blue Stars, White Sleeves And Black Cap
13 x2140 MONAZEL
GRANT ALLARD
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates Jindabyne
Last start second last of 12 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Successful with 58kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Galway Hussler carrying 55kg at $9. Terrific chance to return to form.
19
JACKSON MURPHY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
14 728x3 CLASSIQUE GAL
BRUCE BROWN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B W Brown, E H Brown, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), R J Lamb, Jokes Sport Racing (Mgr: K Redenbach), Mrs B K Jardine, Ms J I Starbuck, T W Garrety, L Jamieson, G W Baker, J Salib & G J Worthington
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Indaza carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track 0 - 58 on October 18 over 1350m, 7 len behind Lavoni with 56kg at $26. Hard to beat.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap
15 45313 DESERT LEGEND
LOUISE WHITE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms L A White, P J Bracher, Mrs T Webster, B M Webster, Niugini Racing (Mgr: R M Allport), M S Allen, J C Townsend, D J Kelso, S Tiko & J B Edwards
Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 1350m, long-neck behind Quest Of Quests with 58.5kg at $14. The start before that won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1400m defeating Roxset carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Shapes as a key runner.
16
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
16 60x97 JACK'S BOOM
DANNY J BOUGOURE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S Clarke, Ms P Howe, Mrs K Vanderwerf, Mrs R M Jackwitz, Mrs C O'Hara & Mrs G Heywood
Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Addition with 58kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track 3yo Bm58 on July 19 over 1350m, 7 len behind King Tarik carrying 57.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
13
Royal Blue, Silver Star, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diablo, Royal Blue Cap, Silver Star
17 031x6 CRYPT DE PIN
REX LIPP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R G Lipp , Mrs R J Lipp & Miss K J Lipp I
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Got Gumption with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn on August 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bengal Diamond with 58kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.
8
TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, Gold Band, Pink Cap
18 x9435 HUSSON'S REVENGE
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I A Heilig, W A Heilig, P T Foran, A M Marentis, J J A R (Mgr: J M Haspels), Mrs N A Williams, D Macdonald, S Serra, Mrs T Serra, B Koning, Mrs D Koning, A J Lee, Mrs M M Lee, T Marland & N D Marland
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind La Mano carrying 60kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Downey with 56kg at $17. Can play a role in the outcome.
4
Hot Pink, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
19 66721 GLENRAY'S MATE
SPIKE DEACON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K J Deacon, S Ellis, R O Hanrahan, M E Mayes & Miss E E Johannessen
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1900m defeating Artspace carrying 55.5kg at $10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Synergy In Motion with 51kg at $61. Has found form but others rate better this time.
9
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Dark Blue, Light Blue Diamonds And Pom Pom
20 554x7 STRUAN LAD
MATTHEW PARK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R Anderson
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 7 at Flinton Bm50 on April 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mr Gorman carrying 61kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Rockhampton Bm55 on July 20 2023 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Letmeletgo with 58kg at $26. Include in all combinations.
10
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Gold, Blue Spots, Armbands And Cap
21 60187 REACHOVER
WAYNE O'CONNELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Most recently 7th of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Best Coffee carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that second last of 9 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Yeah Copy carrying 58kg at $21. Out of form and happy enough to avoid.
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JASON TAYLOR
Orange, Red And Dark Green Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
22 70345 BEE EXACT
HANNAH WILLIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss H R Willis & G Venianakis
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Qickwit with 56kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on March 21 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hollywood Epic carrying 55kg at $21. Needs to do more.
8
OLIVIA KENDAL
Rainbow Honeycomb, White Collar, Sleeves And Cap