Cairns 22 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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TRAFFIC SERVICES Class 1 Handicap 950m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 28) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.11) |
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Babushka Miss should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. Former Victorian BABUSHKA MISS (3) looked good winning at Sale on debut before not measuring up in a much harder Caulfield contest before the spell. Has since been given time to mature and gets Wiggins on board from the inside marble. Shapes as a key contender. SO YES IT IS (5) broke the maiden status when resuming and will have derived a stack of confidence from that breakthrough victory. Can go right on with the job now. TIPPED OFF (4) will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the break and rates a genuine top-three candidate on best form. THE KAMIKAZE (7) has won over this track and trip and can run a big race while fresh despite the wide draw. YOUWANNAPEACHOFME (8) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Babushka Miss to salute.
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PRO FORMA
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG N T Boyle, Mrs C L Munce & J D Rae Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Resuming second last of 15 at Doomben Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Aitutaki with 57kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Gatton Bm62 on July 10 over 1100m, 7 len behind Chalice Well with 58.5kg at $2.05. Well placed. Can turn things around. |
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| 2 | 601x2 |
INDEFINITE
STEVEN ROYES 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG C Russo & A P Russo Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 1.5 len behind Superstitions carrying 60kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind All The Way Baby with 58kg at $6. Fitter and worth following up. |
14 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 3 | 17x |
BABUSHKA MISS
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Resuming after a four month break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 3 over 1100m, 13 len behind Landmark carrying 54.5kg at $61. On debut won by long-neck Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1008m defeating Scorched Lane carrying 56kg at $7.50. One of the key runners. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 3x167 |
TIPPED OFF
ALWYN BAILEY 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R H Bailey & A R Bailey Last start faded in the straight 7th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 5 len behind Attentive carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Atherton 0 - 55 on July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bella Bianca with 60.5kg at $4.20. Looks well placed here and worth including among the chances. |
6 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 5 | 326x1 |
SO YES IT IS
FRED WIELAND 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after eight months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Townsville Mdn August 9 over 1000m defeating Too Many Kisses carrying 57.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ballina Mdn on November 4 over 1010m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Discotheque carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Found winning form and can go right on with it. |
11 S CORMACK |
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| 6 | 56338 |
CELEBRATION
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG M H McGuire, A Casey, G A Allen, J Clair, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, R T Martin, Mrs N McDowall, A W McDowall, B Trotter, Mrs A C Delahunty, Ms H Harrell, I B Whitehouse, J Chapman, J R Matthews & J J Mundy At the latest run 8th of 15 at Townsville Bm55 on August 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gamadale Nip carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Ingham Bm60 on July 12 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Injada carrying 57.5kg at $10. Will need to find plenty of improvement. |
4 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 7 | 3210x |
THE KAMIKAZE
LILIANA MCCORMACK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Townsville Bm55 May 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Super Freeze carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously first up; second of 9 at Bowen Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind He Goes Boom carrying 58.5kg at $13. Has claims if presented on song. |
12 I FRY |
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| 8 | 8x9x1 |
YOUWANNAPEACHOFME
ALWYN BAILEY 5YO BLACK HORSE 56.0KG J Holsman, J Nicholson, S Spinks, PFI Racing (Mgr: K Paine), K O'Brien, A Brown, M Barton, Ms C Branch, T Bolwell, C Laxman, P Foster, E Sydun, M Jacoby, Fifth Leggers (A Spinks), Suffering Succotash (R Coward), M Skuse, P Spinks, C Spinks, D M C J Racing (D Spinks) & Cheeky Boys Racing (B Boske) Having second run back today. Not raced for 48 days. Last run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Mareeba Mdn-Sw July 5 over 1123m defeating Lichfield Angel with 59.5kg at $4.80. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Elphaba with 59.5kg at $151. Improver who can measure up again. |
5 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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| 9 | 6x95x |
SHERE KHAN
SCOTT COOPER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG D P Martin, Mrs G E Martin, R Siegmann, Mrs K M S Siegmann, A D Downs, Mrs S Downs, D G Devietti, Mrs T L Devietti, L G Seccombe & Ms H B Thomas Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Atherton Bm58 January 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Wallet carrying 57kg at $12. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Innisfail Bm60 December 14 over 900m, soft track; 8 len behind Neveton with 56kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns. |
9 N THOMAS |
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| 10 | 00361 |
VEGAMEISTER
GEORGINA HOLT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG G A Betts, E K Betts, A Gisinger, D L Fraser, G Deacon, K S Swindail, Mrs K M Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, T D Dall'Osto, Miss B A Betts, C J Betts & L J McKay Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Townsville 3yo Hcp August 2 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Krackacan with 53.5kg at $10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind One Shot More with 56.5kg at $9. Looks hard to beat again. |
8 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 11 | 87974 |
REEMYYA
JANEL RYAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs. J Ryan Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Laura-Qld 0 - 50 on June 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bella Bianca carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Mareeba Bm50 on May 24 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Five Bulls carrying 59.5kg at $7. Prefer others in this contest. |
10 TY WHEELER |
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| 12 | 42165 |
SHE'S A MISSION
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG C A A Little Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Mareeba 0 - 55 on July 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Deal An Ace with 56.5kg at $6. The start before that ran last in a small field at Innisfail Bm50 on June 21 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Irish Mist with 60kg at $5. Looking elsewhere. |
2 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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| 13 | 89688 |
ELSPHERE
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 6YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG B C Little At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Bm60 on August 16 over 1400m, slow going 19 len behind Blue Steel carrying 54.5kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 11 at Atherton 0 - 55 on July 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bella Bianca with 56kg at $31. Must improve sharply. |
8 MS L MORRISON |
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| 14 | 0769x |
ISLA GIRL
FRED WIELAND 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG F J Wieland, Mrs L M Wieland & N F J Wieland She is resuming after a six month break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw February 15 over 1250m, in the wet; 17 len behind Recruiter carrying 56kg at $41. On debut ran last in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp June 1 2024 over 950m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Hand Grenade carrying 54.5kg at $6. May need more time. |
3 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 15 | 6577x |
PELSAERT
JANEL RYAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG R Watson, J R Watson, P J Watson, D Poggioli & A I Poggioli Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Mareeba Bm55 March 29 over 1500m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Grinzinger Burg carrying 59kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw February 15 over 1250m, in the wet; 10 len behind Recruiter with 60kg at $14. Might need this hit-out. |
7 ADAM SEWELL |
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