Townsville   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES MAGNETIC ISLAND MILE OPEN Handicap 1609m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.65)  

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.
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
Orange, Yellow H
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
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Vee, Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 7176x SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, M R King, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), Mrs N A Mills, C Mills, T J Hammond, G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TMR 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
Turquoise, Black Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves
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
Dark Green, Yellow Hooped Horse Shoes, Sleeves And Cap
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
Orange, Yellow H
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
Purple, Green Sleeves, Sash And Cap
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
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts
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.
10
Royal Blue, Lime Green Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
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
Gold, Black And White Checked Band, Armbands And Cap
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
Lime, Black Stripes
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
Royal Blue, Light Blue Hoops, Gold Band, White Sleeves, White Cap
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
White, Red Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap, Red Lightning Bolt
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
Red And Yellow Stars, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves
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
Royal Blue, White Band With Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
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
Dark Blue, Orange And Yellow Tree Motif, Red Armbands, Spot Cap And Pom Pom