Ipswich 31 Jul 2025
GOING: S(6)
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GORDON'S GIN BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1100m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 5.70) |
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Zatanna is expected to lead at a slick tempo. LAVONI (13) is a very consistent commodity who has remarkably never missed the top-five in 14 career outings. Boasts a handy first-up record with a win and a second from three attempts and is expected to run a big race while fresh. ARALETTA (6) strips fitter third-up from the break and should get a cosy run from the inside marble. In the mix in a race decimated by scratchings. RUSTIC TZAR (9) put back-to-back wins together before the spell and may continue the picket fence here with Mallyon staying on top. ZATANNA (4) has respectable first-up form and is one from one around this circuit. Worth serious consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lavoni on top.
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BOLD JULIUS
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Caesarissa (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Matthews, D Storey, A McGuinness, R Ramsay, M Guillemain, E Quinn, C Anthony, J Hornick, J Hornick, D Hornick, A Ralston, D Ralston, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd & M Cassidy Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Walsh Bay carrying 58kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 June 15 over 1200m defeating Rylov with 58kg at $4.20. This is a tough assignment. |
14 LEAH MARTYN |
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| 2 | 94037 |
KAVAK
RYAN TYRELL 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), P Williamson, D J Lowes & Two S J's and M A K (Mgr: M A Fiechtner) At the latest run 7th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on July 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Pungo carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 54kg at $51. Looks safely held. |
9 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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| 3 | 037x4 |
BLACK MINTO
LES KELLY 4YO BLACK MARE 58.0KG G T Palmer & Mrs A Palmer Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on July 8 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Pungo with 58kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Gold Coast Bm65 on December 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lady Shotgun with 59kg at $61. Shouldn't be far away again. |
4 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 4 | 2x610 |
ZATANNA
MATTHEW HOYSTED 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Proven TBreds (A J Walter), T Piggott, J Schroder, S Fargher, A Halloran, B Playford, D Speck, S Guy, T Peck, M Humphrys, Mrs J Peck, L Robins, Mrs R McLay, D Wilson, R Gannon, Proven Brook Magic, Telemon Stud Zatanna (D Fletcher), Riverview Racing (T Swanson), Billborny Racing & Niugini Racing Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind The Sun Dance with 55.5kg at $10. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 May 17 over 1050m defeating Zouthur carrying 57kg at $8. Key chance and expected to run well. |
5 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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| 5 | 117x6 |
A TOUCH FROM FAYT
LOUISE WHITE 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG D L Streten, Miss C Taylor, Ms L A White, J C Townsend, D Love, C K Love, N Clarke, Ms J Holden, S O Grodum, D Wilden-Constantin, J Duce, Mrs M D Streten, Ms C A Hickey, Miss G P Hickey, M J Laing, R Broadhurst & C Stiller Half-sister to Group 3 winner Wapiti. Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 10 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, 4 len behind Sicilian with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pocketmoney with 56.5kg at $20. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
8 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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| 6 | 37x82 |
ARALETTA
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Aralet (Mgr: S P Delzoppo) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Doomben Bm70 on June 25 over 1110m, slow going 3 len behind Emperor with 55.5kg at $5. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Bm68 on July 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jonny Da Wolf with 56.5kg at $7. Can improve. Key runner. |
1 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 7 | 24461 |
MACHINE HEAD
REX LIPP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S P Carroll & C A A Little Most recently won by 2 len at this track Cg&E 0 - 58 July 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating In No Doubt with 59kg at $3.80. The start before that 6th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl3-Sw on July 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Drang A Tang with 58.5kg at $6. Top prospects. |
7 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 8 | 1616x |
NAVILLUS HELLFIRE
VIC HEADING 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Sullivan, Ms D V Scriven, M G Hunt, C R Tucker, C Sullivan & J T Sullivan Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Bm65 March 21 over 1700m, soft track; 5 len behind The Catch with 57.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Texas Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hydros carrying 57.5kg at $8. Might need this hit-out. |
2 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 9 | 6211x |
RUSTIC TZAR
BILLY HEALEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), T A Horoch, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), Healey Bloodstock (D Healey), P J Bracher, GE Winch, Ms S Cila, Dr J B Williams, J B Steffens, P G Giemza, M D Russell, T Russell, D J Rutherford, M Damiani, L Hobbs, F Dintinosante, M D Kuperman & Ms A R Shereston Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.6 len Murwillumbah Cg&E Bm58 February 2 over 1100m defeating Eagle's Fire with 59kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dismantle with 58.5kg at $41. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
3 A MALLYON |
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DEEP TIARA
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs J M Wanless Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 6 len behind Deep Vegas with 57.5kg at $19. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Doomben F&M Mdn July 16 over 1200m defeating Tszyuya with 57.5kg at $4.40. Profiles nicely. Fitter and is a top chance again. |
11 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 11 | 266x1 |
GAYLORD
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, P J Goodfellow, Ms D E C Simpson, C G Walker, Mrs N M Walker, G P Woolley, Mrs J M Woolley & Ms C Sellar Second run back. First-up after about 18 months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Grafton Super Mdn July 13 over 1006m defeating Torque Ti Amo with 61kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on February 16 2024 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Life Coach carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Leading contender. |
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MISS HELMUT
NAOMI HEMMINGS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P D & P M Gray Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track F&M 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kirragirl carrying 54kg at $71. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thelwell with 52kg at $151. Looking elsewhere. |
12 TY WHEELER |
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| 13 | 2223x |
LAVONI
JESSE TOWNSEND 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG N K J Riley Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm62 January 31 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Riviera Blue carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Warwick Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1200m defeating Power Of Success with 56.5kg at $2. Should give a great sight. |
8 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 14 | 03800 |
ROCKBARTON FASHION
RAVYN WARZECHA 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P D & P M Gray Most recently second last of 12 at Gatton Cl2 on July 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fort William carrying 54kg at $151. The race before that second last of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Make It So carrying 56.5kg at $151. Hard to get too confident on what we have seen lately. |
6 JADE METCALFE |
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