Ipswich   21 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GORDON'S GIN GAI WATERHOUSE CLASSIC - LISTED 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.30)  

Navyonthehighway should lead at a keen tempo. The $160,000 Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic closes out the card. The hall of fame trainer is trying to win her namesake race here with GERRINGONG (16). She has just run into one better in both starts this campaign and will be ready to peak now third time in. Looks the runner in this field with the most upside and is sure to give this a mighty shake. KAZOU (3) loves this six-furlong journey with five wins and a placing from just seven attempts. Is a second-up winner in the past and has saluted on all going. Right in this contest. KIN (4) has been in the mix in all three runs this preparation and will get a gun run for Jones from gate two. Top-three contender. BUBBA'S BAY (1) ran a better race last start and should be ready now third-up. Include in calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gerringong to go one better.
1 12x86 BUBBA'S BAY
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A Pazman & Mrs A Pazman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 3 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Dragonstone carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Zaszou with 57kg at $9. Huge chance on best figures.
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A MALLYON
Royal Blue, Pink Seams, Pink And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 100x8 TERRA MATER
JARROD AUSTIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
B R Austin, G J Carden, D Moretti, Ms M Ghidella, G P Jones, Mrs M Roberts, Ms R Ghidella, Mrs K Williamson, D J Williamson, M J Driscoll, G F Adams & C Purcell
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zaszou carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by a neck at Wyong LR Mona Lisa September 1 over 1350m defeating Ningaloo Star carrying 57kg at $1.80. Better than that and worth another chance.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, Gold Checked Sash, Gold And Black Stars Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars Cap
3 101x5 KAZOU
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C J Waller, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, R Smith, I Bruce, Lamphee Racing (Mgr: P A Lamphee), M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, W J Peterson, Ms S Coppe, Kitkat Hunters (Mgr: M J Shanahan), T M Gocher & M J Lawrence
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Bob Charley Ao on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind In Flight carrying 53kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on August 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Contemporary with 55kg at $4. Expected to measure up.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
4 8x324 KIN
JAMES CUMMINGS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Zaszou carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, on a wet track; 2 len behind In Flight with 58kg at $3.50. Certainly worth following up.
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ANGELA JONES
Royal Blue
5 62x33 MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J Mckenzie & Mrs M E Mckenzie
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind In Flight with 58kg at $17. Second-up 3rd of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Zaszou with 55.5kg at $26. Expected to be very competitive.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Lime Green, Tangerine V, Tangerine Cap, Lime Green Pom Pom
6 2x189 TIGER SHARK
NATALIE MCCALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis), R Marro & The Train Racing (Mgr: O Allis)
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vodka Martini carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, in the wet; 9 len behind In Flight carrying 59kg at $14. Looks tested.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Rainbow Checks, Grey Sleeves
7 143x0 SHALAA'S MOMENT
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Rapisarda
Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Vodka Martini with 54kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Bribie on December 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Golden Boom carrying 53kg at $5. Hard to have.
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Orange, Green Band And Armbands
8 14341 ENTERPRISE LUCIA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Dr B F Purtle
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Cl6 June 8 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Muschialli with 54kg at $13. The run before that from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Remlaps Angel carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. Looks tested against this line-up.
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Royal Blue, White Stripe, Sleeves And Cap
9 737x6 CIGAR FLICK
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Bob Charley Ao on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind In Flight with 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Caulfield in the G3 How Now on November 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Niance carrying 55kg at $13. Expected to measure up.
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RON STEWART
Cerise
10 4x640 NAVYONTHEHIGHWAY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
A D Bennett, On The Right Track (Mgr: B J Byron), Y Dibb, L J Cowell, A P Blair, N R Thornton, H Nazim, K Karanikolos, R A Bennett & J A Mcphee
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zaszou with 55.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind In Flight with 55.5kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance on best form. Shapes up nicely.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Aqua, Maroon Chevrons And Halved Sleeves
11 23134 MEMORIA
KRIS LEES
5YO  GR/BL  MARE 53.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Memo (NZ) (Mgr: A Groves), Ms M Baensch & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer)
Most recently 4th of 12 at Canterbury Bm88 on June 9 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind World Alliance carrying 54kg at $16. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Raikkonen carrying 58kg at $8. Top-three prospects.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom
12 08x70 COUNTYOURBLESSINGS
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
D Dickson, M Sullivan, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Abrahams), Mrs C Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), F Cook, C Condon, W Duck Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Paradice), N Hoar, Mrs M Condon, J Condon, Ms H Haig, Miss A Richardson, Miss E Lingard, Mrs A Richardson & Miss H Heath
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Need Some Luck with 55kg at $15. Second-up 10th of 16 at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Melody Again carrying 53kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Gold, Inverted Black Chevrons, Black Sleeves, Red Collar, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
13 41241 HERMANITA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs C Munce, H Andrews, B J Rae, A M Penklis, A P Crowe, A M Balzer, C Schembri, T C Perkins, D R Zahnleiter, Miss K J Ostermeyer, I D MacErlich, Mrs P C Parkes, Kratzie Racing 3022, Kratzie Racing 2022 & M Manenica
At the latest run won by a neck at Doomben Cl5-Sw May 28 over 1200m defeating Heman carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Floozie with 59.5kg at $15. One of the contenders.
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EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
14 91225 HEROIC MISS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, B C Riddle, L J S Smillie, J N Papworth, K Swift, Mrs G P Riddle, The Border Connection, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, Mrs J A Lynch, D Schembri, J Lynch, P J Nelson, J Greaves & Ms T A Spreadborough
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Doomben Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Inflictor carrying 54.5kg at $18. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Floozie with 60kg at $14. Looks tested in this field.
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RON STEWART
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
15 45340 LADY SHOTGUN
ANGELA PLUMB
4YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Miss A E Plumb, Miss J X Zhang, Mrs R M Di Franco, Mrs T S Turner, Ms K M Tucker, Mrs L Ggrich, D P Hannay & Mrs J E Plumb
Last start second last of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Harbourmaster with 59.5kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Silk Stocking on May 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Floozie carrying 54kg at $51. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
White, Dark Green Cap
16 17x22 GERRINGONG
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton), D A Norris, M Cronin, R O'Reilly, P J Wynn, B Wood, P Sigsworth, C D Murphy & Miss B Sparkes
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Scone in the LR Denisesjoy on May 17 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Summer Flame with 55.5kg at $4.60. Last start 2nd of 18 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Cosmic Fire carrying 55kg at $4. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
17 1x07x SUNSET DREAMING
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Heavenly Eagle with 58.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 March 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Codigo with 58kg at $4.60. Has claims if presented on song.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
18 1x0x1 REMLAPS ANGEL
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, P M Hodgens, W A Palmer, T N Lawler, Mrs W M Palmer, B R Palmer, N G Palmer, Dr C G Lawler & ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua)
Second-up today. Last start settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast Bm78 May 23 over 1000m in soft going defeating Chakra Boy carrying 54kg at $10. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Liquor carrying 52kg at $26. This is a tougher contest.
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WINONA COSTIN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap