Ipswich   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

BARRIER REEF POOLS EYE LINER STAKES 1350m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: +1m Entire Course.  

Genuine tempo with Regal Zeus to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (11) opened this prep with a couple of wins then tried in vain to run down Cool Jakey last start over 1300m at Randwick. Has a wide gate to contend with but has the gate speed to cross. Genuine sprinter who will be hard to roll on current form. RESTONICA (15) was six weeks between runs when a game fourth to Soothsayer over 1200m at Eagle Farm a fortnight ago. Strips fitter and will be more effective out to this trip. Big chance with a pinch of luck from the wide draw. BOOMTOWN BOSS (9) came from last on the bend to finish fifth in the Group 2 Moreton Cup at Eagle Farm recently. Gets back but over the extra 150m here will be hard to resist. SOOTHSAYER (16) cruised home over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start at the third run back from nearly three years off the scene. Has won three from five at this trip so another win is not out of reach. ESJAY (14) hasn't been far away in much better races of late. One to watch for late in the piece. SUGGESTED PLAY: Midnight Dynamite each-way.
1 0114x REGAL ZEUS
JOHN MCARDLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M Burckhardt), R Livori, M Livori, R Raco, A Raynes, D Raynes, G Armstrong, L King, M Gordon, D La Crosse, F Kennedy, P Silva, Power Rangers (Mgr: L Fitzpatrick), R Logan, W Larsen, Regal Zeus Racing (Mgr: M Burckhardt), Redgum Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Clayton) & J Healy
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Carlyon Cup February 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 58kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $41. Might find this too tough off the break.
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M RODD
Emerald Green, Gold Epaulettes, Regal Bloodstock Logo, Armbands, Gold Cap, Emerald Green Pom Pom
2 50x12 CIFRADO
REX LIPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C A A Little
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Gold Coast LR Atc Trophy May 9 over 1200m defeating Tuned with 57.5kg at $14. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 23 over 1350m, nose behind Abounding carrying 59kg at $31. Back in great order this prep and is more than capable of taking this out.
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BORIS THORNTON
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Red Lightning Bolt Cap
3 5x0x0 BOSUSTOW
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, P V Walsh, Shapetom, Matha Bloodstock, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Rosemont Alliance 3 (Mgr: A P Mithen), S A Farrell, A B Murray, T R C K (Mgr: C Russell) & A W T Racing (Mgr: K Cheng)
Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last run 10th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 23 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Abounding carrying 59kg at $26. At only start last preparation 11th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind King Of Roseau with 58.5kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
4 x3200 PAYLINE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, T D Chivers, B Clulow, C Schembri, L C Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), More Oxygen (Mgr: P B J Marshall), Mrs J Chivers, Mrs C Chivers, L J Thompson, M Wilde, J Gorgogianis, D Chivers, Kratzie Racing 2022, Kratzie Racing 3022 & Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese)
Most recently ran second last of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Hinkler on June 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Midnight In Tokyo carrying 60kg at $6.50. The start before that 10th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $31. SCRATCHED.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
5 18x50 ZOU SENSATION
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (N Bennett), D Hardie, A Stanley, B Britten, S Dellow, K Stephenson, FW No.2 (R Fennell), D Lamont, Bakerland (A Downard), Doug can't skip (M Trotter), BMBP Racing (B Fisher), Damestar Group (L Anderton), Bennett Dame Claire 1 & 2, P Wells, B Feldmann, S Hunter & M Blum
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 16 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Sun God carrying 58.5kg at $18. Last start ran second last of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Uncommon James carrying 56kg at $13. SCRATCHED.
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Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 5x070 ROCKRIBBED
TONY GOLLAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B C Walker, N A Robertiello, P N Bartilomo, R Raciti, E O'Shea, N Zangari, J G Swan, P T Noonan, C O'Shea, R Seymour, L Seymour & B A Stack
Most recently 14th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 23 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Abounding carrying 58.5kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 11 at Rockhampton The Archer Sw+P on May 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Yellow Brick carrying 57kg at $19. Not keen on his chances.
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RYAN MALONEY
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
7 x2220 COTE ATLANTIQUE
HENRY DWYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, B W James, R & C Legh Racing, M J Symons, I F Foster, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, Ms E Banks, Ms S A Ruthen, S J Pewtress, Mrs C L Fitzsimmons, N L Goonan, A P Goonan, Too Cold, JPG, Sweet Chilly Racing, Optimistics, GWHOCH Racing, Kratzie Racing No.114 & Kratzie Racing No.115
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Doomben in the LR Bernborough on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind War Eternal carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Brisbane Hcp on April 25 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Kronenbourg with 53kg at $2.50. Good enough to turn things around.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x3494 MELODY AGAIN
LIAM RUDDY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Miss E A Kelly
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel on May 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Tuileries with 58kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf on April 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Idle Flyer with 57kg at $51. Not out of contention.
3
M HARLEY
Navy Blue, Light Blue Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Stripe
9 2x305 BOOMTOWN BOSS
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), R H Morrison, Smeath Bloodstock (Mgr: D R Smeath), T J Harry, Mrs P M Schloss, M A McLean, R S Heritage, Mrs K Macdonald, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), C R Part, B C Story, I W Weigh, R A N Miller, R Brown, M B Rudolph & Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins)
Last start 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Uncommon James with 55.5kg at $6. The start before that ran second last of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 23 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Abounding with 55.5kg at $6. Rock hard fit and tough to beat on best efforts.
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BEN THOMPSON
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 2x809 METALART
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M K Kamp, Miss K A Fuller, G Augello & P S Pattison
Most recently 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Uncommon James carrying 56kg at $31. The run before that 13th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 23 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Abounding with 56kg at $21. One of the roughies.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, White Sash, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap
11 1x112 MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S G Darby, D Foote, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), M A Johnson, G R Lambert, M Munro, G D Prouten, D T Ristuccia, B Sarris, W R Schwaam, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Talented Miss (Mgr: S G Darby), Danakiki Racing (Mgr: L Proutsos), G E Norris & S Lambert
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Cool Jakey with 59kg at $3.20. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Doomben Cl6 May 16 over 1350m in soft going defeating True To Form with 61kg at $2.25. Low flying this prep and is clearly the one to beat.
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White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
12 175x0 DANCE TO THE BOOM
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Cambridge Stud (Mgr: B J Lindsay)
Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on September 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Idle Flyer with 56kg at $3.40. Looking to others.
4
JAKE BAYLISS
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
13 x7709 SHA OF GOMER
JEFF DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R G Howard, P A O'Sullivan, D R Latchford, G W Ayre, Ms S M Lynch, Dr J Lee, Mrs E M Kratzmann, J D Dalton, B McKenzie, M Nicholls, D Sizeland, C L Hough, G R Elrington & J A Wilson
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Soothsayer with 61kg at $91. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Gold Coast in the LR Atc Trophy on May 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cifrado carrying 54.5kg at $71. Not going well enough.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
14 7x188 ESJAY
PAT WEBSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Wippell, Mrs HG Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell, Miss I H Wippell & Mrs C R Stevens
Last start 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Uncommon James with 55kg at $21. Before that 8th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $99. Tough to beat on best efforts.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Cerise, Lime Green Sleeves, Cerise Cap
15 x1144 RESTONICA
PAT WEBSTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
L M Berger, D F Bourke, Cracked Glass, WATO Syndicate, Mrs K H McShane, Fill The Esky Racing, T R Robinson, D E N Butler, Mrs L M Butler, S M Lucas, Mrs L Grady, D H Grady, R M Cavanagh, M Alibeyi, M Alibeyi, Little Bitta Racing, Mrs S U McCormack, C Binge Snr, J Druce & L Benge
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Soothsayer with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Hcp on April 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Cloudland carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Well placed here and just needs luck from the wide alley to be ion the finish.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Black And White Checks, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
16 0x241 SOOTHSAYER
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
D P Azzopardi, D L Todd, SO MATES Racing (Mgr: J P Lake), E Azzopardi, B McKenna, G Vick, W G Davis, Loose Muscle (Mgr: L A Reichel), G O'Brien, B Lynes, Can Bar Critics (Mgr: S A Kafer), J P Anderson, S J Lloyd, K Thompson, S Jurkiewicz, Mrs J Jurkiewicz, D A Trevithick & S B H J Racing (Mgr: J P
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Eagle Farm Bm85 June 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Town Crier carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm85 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 59.5kg at $5. Terrific chance to continue the great comeback to racing.
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DANIEL MOOR
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Pink Cap
17 5221x JOHN RAMBO
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Racing (Mgr: M Reguson), J Rockliff, Roped In (Mgr: S Reguson), G Ghosn, A Read, G Robertson, T Brown, K O'Neill, Ms V Burgess, P D Comerford, J S Stitt, M N Gould, M C Mccaffery, S N Travers, Mrs J F Blair, J Patterson, Hudswan Racing (Mgr: P J Hudson), B T Moore, S J Claridge & Mrs H M Maloney
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 3 len Gold Coast Gold Jewel March 14 over 1400m slow track defeating Battlefield with 52.5kg at $2.60. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Doomben Bm85 November 29 over 1110m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Bossed Up with 57.5kg at $4.20. Good fresh performer who cannot be ruled out.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
18 15630 REDFORD
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Kratzie Racing No.23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), B M Baker, A J Shadforth, S D Armstrong, E D Giacobone, G J Miller, J G Miller, R W Collins, N R Kendrick, C G Grant, B S Kendrick, Ms P C Kendrick, Miss S Williams, M J Bullman, P G Boyce, P L Curley & Ms S E Gardiner
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 56kg at $18. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast in the LR Atc Trophy on May 9 over 1200m, long-neck behind Cifrado with 53kg at $41. Not showing quite enough.
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RON STEWART
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
19 6115x CASTILLIAN
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), F J Biviano, J T D Barlow, J J George, J S Galligan, T J Harry, R T O'Grady, N Tran, R J Albert, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Way Up In The Sky (Mgr: M Smith), D N Brassington, N W Weston, B J J Morris & D R MacKenzie
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Doomben Hcp April 11 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 54kg at $2.70. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl6 January 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Battlefield carrying 57.5kg at $6. Will find this too difficult.
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EMILY LANG
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
20 22x42 LA ROJA
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy), GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), I Partington & Dr C R Phillips
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Gosford Bm78 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hillier carrying 56.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell 2nd of 15 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Declichy Boulevard with 58.5kg at $9. Will need to do a bit more.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom