Townsville 06 Jul 2025
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES MAGNETIC ISLAND MILE OPEN Handicap 1609m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.65) |
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Solid tempo with Tambo's Justice leading from Acclimatise and Smart Legend. A good contest. BEAU RAIN (4) missed a nose and then delivered the win this grade over 1400m. He's back after 7 days and maps for the run of the race. Keeps Stanley and the step up to the mile won't bother. SMART LEGEND (5) has switched from the Robl yard on a 50-day return. His form more than stacks up and he finally has a low barrier. Has the blinker on again and this is winnable if he's presented on song. TAMBO'S JUSTICE (9) runs along and missed a nose behind Beau Rain last time. Peaks and is sure to go close. SOLAR APEX (3) resumes for Hatch and can perform on the fresh side. He's been racing in stronger metro races and is a betting watch. MR MAESTRO (1) will be fitter but needs to find more to be winning. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Beau Rain.
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| 1 | 645x4 |
MR MAESTRO
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after 10 months got back early 4th of 8 at Cairns Wfa on June 24 over 1250m, slow going 2.75 len behind Speed Legend with 59kg at $20. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Cairns Newmarket Qlty on August 17 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Montenegro Man with 57kg at $41. Has the top hoop and is worth a look. |
10 R WIGGINS |
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| 2 | 305x7 |
ANDALUS
TERRY MCGOVERN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG T J McGovern, Mrs T McGovern, R J Ness, Mrs M Ness, T W Must, Ms J A L McGovern, G A Fenwick, Ms M P Heslop, Ms L Stewart, B G Byrnes & G Trayhern Second run back. First-up after nine months got back early 7th of 10 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, 10 len behind Major Look with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 2024 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Let'srollthedice with 57kg at $8.50. Can't entertain until he shows something more. |
11 M J MCDONALD |
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| 3 | 7176x |
SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TM Rawlins, Miss L M Chamberlain, W D Pedersen, G Maguire & J L Chivers Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ipswich Hcp April 21 over 1680m, soft track; 5 len behind This'llbetheone carrying 59kg at $9. Previously first up; third of 7 at Ipswich Cl6 December 27 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Kipling's Journey with 60kg at $9. Capable of a bold return. |
5 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 4 | 5x421 |
BEAU RAIN
BILL KENNING 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A W Kiernan Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at this track Hcp June 29 over 1400m defeating Stats with 55kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Stats with 54kg at $3.40. Sure to get all the favours from barrier four. |
3 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 5 | 15190 |
SMART LEGEND
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), S C Massingham, W G Massingham, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Fukubana with 54.5kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Demon Darb carrying 57kg at $26. Certainly worth another chance. |
2 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 6 | 45x16 |
EARLY THOUGHTS
JULIE RUSSELL 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs J A Russell, J G Russell & W A Russell Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by a neck at this track Hcp June 12 over 1200m defeating Master Montaro with 54kg at $81. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on June 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Beau Rain carrying 54kg at $21. Don't underestimate. |
7 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 7 | 90x95 |
FORTIFIED
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J J Manzelmann & Mrs M A Thomas Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Mackay Hcp on May 24 over 1300m, 10 len behind Track Tale with 55.5kg at $101. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Mackay Hcp on June 5 over 1560m, 4.5 len behind Parade Ground carrying 55.5kg at $41. Rates highly. Risking. |
1 NIKKI OLZARD |
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| 8 | 13380 |
MOENAVE
SILEAS GREEN 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Miss S M Green, P K Gale, S T Coome, G M Clarke & J L Chivers Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Demon Award carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Mackay Hcp on June 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Early Fusion carrying 56kg at $9. Might find this a bit too tough. |
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| 9 | 1x113 |
TAMBO'S JUSTICE
GEORGINA HOLT 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D J Tamblyn Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Hcp on June 29 over 1400m, nose behind Beau Rain carrying 54kg at $2.25. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Bm65 June 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating Brave Agenda with 61.5kg at $1.60. Sure to feature. |
6 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 10 | 11233 |
ACCLIMATISE
STEVEN ROYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG T E Schwarz, Mrs R M Schwarz, A G Schwarz, J J Marshall & Ms K A Harkin Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Mackay Amateur Cup on May 24 over 1800m, 2 len behind Deciduous with 54kg at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Bm70 on May 16 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind John Joseph with 59.5kg at $4.40. Not going well enough. Has ability but might find this too tough. |
9 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 11 | 63155 |
JOHN JOSEPH
GEORGINA HOLT 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P C Corrigan, D A Corrigan, A J Corrigan, Mrs T M Corrigan, D T Corrigan, Mrs R Vandervlies, C G Watson, A Ring, K N Dawson, Ms G Crimmins, R Raco, A Raco, J Scire, J Luci, M Nicolaci, R J Lamendola, A C K 88 RACING (Mgr: P G Taylor), A C K 89 RACING (Mgr: B P Crimmins) & B P Crimmins Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Our Turn Now carrying 62kg at $17. The start before that second last in a small field at this track Hcp on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stats carrying 54kg at $7.50. Passing. |
4 N THOMAS |
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| 12 | 22641 |
OLYMPIC KORCHNOI
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 7YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG P J Rowe, Mrs H M Rowe, A C Rowe & C A A Little At the latest run in a small field at Innisfail Bm65 on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Merry Old Soul carrying 63.5kg at $3.30. The start before that ran last in a small field at Home Hill Bm65 on May 17 over 1830m, 8 len behind Nine Carats carrying 64.5kg at $4. Needs to do more. |
11 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 13 | 65x76 |
REDWOOD SHADOW
LINDSAY HATCH 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M Katsanevas & C J Lindeberg Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on June 4 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 59kg at $81. Second-up 6th of 13 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Skyforger with 54kg at $26. Contender on his best form. |
8 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 14 | 47569 |
MEDAL
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M G Bush & S J Bush At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1609m, 4 len behind Our Turn Now carrying 61kg at $51. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Cairns Bm65 on June 9 over 1900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Perovic with 61.5kg at $7.50. Having trouble finding best and needs to do more. |
8 G KLIESE |
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| 15 | 58236 |
RELEASE LE MISSILE
DARBY AMOS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Dr D B Hummelstad, D K Amos, Ms K L Amos & D Amos Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Bm65 on June 29 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Our Turn Now with 60kg at $26. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Cairns Bm65 on June 9 over 1900m, slow going 4.5 len behind Perovic carrying 60kg at $8. Not likely to take this out. |
3 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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