Ipswich   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

FERTPRO GAI WATERHOUSE CLASSIC 1200m

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

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Naifah. NAIFAH (10) led for the judge but was swamped late in the Helen Coughlan over this distance at Eagle Farm last start. Drops 2.5kgs under today's scale and should strip fitter at the third run back. Worth another chance. CIGAR FLICK (3) scored an excellent win first-up in the Listed Bright Shadow then didn't quicken as expected last time in the Coughlan. Gets a cosy run from an inside gate. The heavier the track the better for this mare. MANOLO BLING (11) has been finding the line with gusto this prep. Came from near the tail to get up for second most recently over 1000m at Eagle Farm. Ideally placed out to 1200m so with a soft run assured out of the inside gate she is going to be hard to hold out. SILVER WEDDING (16) was highly impressive first-up over 1000m at Eagle Farm. Doesn't draw as well today and her second-up form isn't flattering. Still deserves some consideration. SPRING LEE (7) was racing well in NSW before a plain effort in the Coughlan last time. Can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naifah each-way.
1 x3494 MELODY AGAIN
LIAM RUDDY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Miss E A Kelly
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run came home 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 carrying 58kg at $13. The run 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. SCRATCHED.
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M HARLEY
Navy Blue, Light Blue Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Stripe
2 12050 CHICA MOJITO
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G J Griffin, Miss G R Griffin, S W Bruhn, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C P McCullagh, H C Scheffer, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & J C L See
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 16 at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel on May 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tuileries with 58kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Crown on May 2 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Chidiac carrying 56kg at $12. Likely to find this out of reach.
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M RODD
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
3 59x18 CIGAR FLICK
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Doomben LR Bright Shadow May 16 over 1110m in soft going defeating Zouperb carrying 55kg at $18. Last start 8th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 56.5kg at $14. Genuine hope based on the win two back.
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RYAN MALONEY
Cerise
4 7x154 GIVE GIGGLES
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Savagery Vibe with 55.5kg at $41. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 16 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cigar Flick with 53.5kg at $9. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
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BEN THOMPSON
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 06094 COCO JAMBOO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill)
Most recently 4th of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 54kg at $15. Before that 9th of 16 at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel on May 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tuileries with 53kg at $21. Prepared to risk today.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Grey, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 26x70 GUMDROPS
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies (Mgr: Mrs M Mills), Newton Ladies (Mgr: Mrs A C Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast)
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Zealously carrying 53kg at $12. Last start ran last of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Savagery Vibe with 56.5kg at $11. Needs to find a few lengths.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
7 03860 SPRING LEE
BJORN BAKER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Ms L Wickson, Mrs K R Rieck & W C Bedggood
Most recently 12th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 55.5kg at $20. Before that 6th of 16 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Bev's Nine carrying 54kg at $61. Can surprise at big odds.
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RON STEWART
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 46x23 ZOUPERB
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton), M S Conroy, B Davis, J Feltham, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), C Rusby, J Zucco, Mrs M Truin, S Truin, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), M Sankovich, S Zavalas, S Greig, A J Eames, L Meyer, B Biasin, Mrs L Barry & Miss D M Andrew
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 16 over 1110m, slow going 1.2 len behind Cigar Flick carrying 53kg at $81. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Monte Supreme carrying 53kg at $11. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
9 33x30 KITTY FLASH
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Dr P Chen
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Otaki in the LR Napier Sprint on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $5.40. Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Arawa Park in the G3 Itm Stakes on May 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Churchillian carrying 57kg at $3.60. Disappointed last start. SCRATCHED.
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Black, Silver Fern, Gold Sleeves, Green Armbands, Gold Cap
10 5x315 NAIFAH
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale) & BCI Racing (Mgr: B M Crismale)
Last start 5th of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Savagery Vibe carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that won by 2.75 len at Morphettville G3 Proud Miss May 9 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Lingani with 54kg at $4.20. Top chance to return to the winner's list.
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EMILY LANG
Yellow, Lime Seams
11 7x522 MANOLO BLING
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert)
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Silver Wedding with 57.5kg at $19. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bat Out Of Hell on May 9 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Flying Destiny with 52kg at $17. Ready to strike peak form.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Purple And Gold Checks, Quartered Cap
12 474x1 SCUD
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
P L Shailer, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D F Bourke, B W Hooper, BHL (Mgr: T Bellette), P K Hearle, G C Cluff, D K Barber, G T Hayes, S A Blanch, C J Blanch, D J Blanch, A S Blanch, M Vallance, C J Blanch, E A Moir
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at Gold Coast Cl6 June 6 over 1000m defeating Arisphere with 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Port Macquarie Sprint October 10 over 1200m defeating Sumo Fish with 55.5kg at $2.70. One of the fringe contenders.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Green, Maroon Stars
13 0x302 SUNSET DREAMING
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning)
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Bengal Diamond with 58kg at $16. Before that ran second last of 15 at Gold Coast in the LR Silk Stocking on May 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind She's Got Pizzazz with 54.5kg at $18. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
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DANIEL MOOR
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
14 72x06 TECTONIC PLATE
DANIEL BOWEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Doomben in the LR Chief De Beers on May 23 over 1110m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Flying Destiny with 53kg at $81. Last start 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on June 14 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Click Click Boom with 57kg at $3.60. Will need to do a bit more.
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Red, Black Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Stars, Red And Black Checked Cap
15 492x5 SET TO SHINE
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after a year eased back early on 5th of 9 at Doomben Bm78 on May 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Shot Of Whiskey with 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on February 15 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Northern Decree with 58.5kg at $3.90. Likely to find this out of reach.
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Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
16 128x1 SILVER WEDDING
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Cambridge Stud (Mgr: B J Lindsay)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.5 len at Eagle Farm Bm85 May 30 over 1000m in soft going defeating Manolo Bling carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on November 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 55.5kg at $8. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Terrific chance to maintain the momentum.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
17 1x103 SHE'S EXOTIC
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Miss Quaintly (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), Chope CC Racing, J R Goldsmith, A Cordner, Mrs A L Ibbotson, D A Bush, M J Bradbury, A J Russ, P A Palmer, G D Broadfoot, D F Burges, G L Barker, B T Williams, G J Spain, Clear Vision, L Davis & P Hills
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Soothsayer carrying 56.5kg at $26. Before that 10th of 12 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 16 over 1110m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cigar Flick with 53kg at $31. Major player on best form.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
18 19x25 FOREIGN PRESS
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Mrs M Rounsefell, P M Mahony, M J Bond, X V Dang, W J Fletcher, Ms V Leonard, J M Collins, Mrs D J Rounsefell, J W Rounsefell, G S Lawson, C W Donovan, Mrs S L Swain, Mrs A M Whittle, S Jones, N J Kruger, D R MacKenzie, P Branagan, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard) & Van Life (Mgr: T J Bensted)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 23 over 1110m, slow going neck behind Earn To Burn with 55.5kg at $7. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day on June 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Earn To Burn with 55kg at $13. Should be cherry ripe for this.
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Turquoise, White Seams, Maroon Cap
19 32211 ZOUFANI
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs Z Daly, Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Rossow), R Morrison, W Betar, M Sleba, T Harry, Mrs D McCauley, W Ouston, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Thompson), M Rudolph, I Turner, Mrs C Morrison, P Bittar, Mrs C Morrison, R Miller, Mrs K Turner, S Green, T Brook & R Hawkins
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 June 7 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Nepravda carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Gold Coast Bm68 May 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Electric Arrow with 59.5kg at $1.80. One for the exotics.
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Lime, Gold Stars, 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. First-up 4th of 12 at Gosford Bm78 on May 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hillier with 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 carrying 58.5kg at $9. Coming along nicely and is not out of this.
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Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
21 22112 CINDERSEA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Flying Colours No 2, Amerigarian Racing, Mrs R Berryman, Mrs J Henderson, Mrs M Hogno, Ms M T Sharp, Mrs A Billings, Ms M Barklamb, Ms J Harrington, Mrs A Burke, Mrs K Donnelly, Mrs A Ellis, Mrs T Lee-Steere, Mrs K McDonald, Mrs J Sharkie, Miss M Spence, Mrs G Trevena, Mrs P Willis & Mrs E Freedman
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast C4-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Sunrise with 58kg at $3.80. The run before that won by a long-neck at Doomben F&M Bm78 March 28 over 1200m defeating Savagery Vibe carrying 56kg at $5. Very honest but she looks tested in this field.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Pink Cap