Ipswich (QLD) – Soft 6
R1 – 1200m 2YO Maiden Plate (12:58)
Very tricky opener with limited exposed form and strong market influence expected. Hell Or Heaven showed promise late on debut in town and looks the one to beat with natural improvement. Girmay also comes through a solid race and has trialled since, while Irenova is an interesting debutant from a sharp yard. Raising Suspicion adds value off a placing at big odds, and Monarchal can improve second-up.
Selections:
3. Hell Or Heaven ($2.10)
2. Girmay ($4.80)
6. Irenova ($13.00)
5. Raising Suspicion ($21.00)
4. Monarchal ($7.50)
R2 – 1200m Maiden Plate (13:33)
A strong maiden where a couple look ready to break through. Disparate impressed at the trials and should find this easier, while Riez Souvent has the class edge and has trialled well in Sydney. Aristocratic Girl has been racing consistently in stronger company, and Fortysecondstreet maps well from the inside draw.
Selections:
2. Disparate ($3.00)
3. Riez Souvent ($3.20)
7. Aristocratic Girl ($5.50)
8. Fortysecondstreet ($17.00)
R3 – 1200m 3YO Maiden Plate (14:08)
Moderate race with a few chances off trials. Urban Lad has been heavily backed before and looked sharp winning a recent trial, making him the one to beat. Speedy Crown debuts from a capable yard and has shown enough to be competitive. Zarla resumes with solid trial form, while Sheza’s Destiny has early speed and can give a sight.
Selections:
12. Urban Lad ($2.05)
5. Speedy Crown ($9.50)
10. Zarla ($5.00)
9. Sheza’s Destiny ($5.75)
R4 – 1200m Class 5 Handicap (14:43)
Competitive sprint with multiple hopes. Concession has been racing well and looks ready to win after a strong last start. Fragile Love comes through tougher races and can finish hard if the tempo suits. Lost His Beans gets a good setup, while Click Click Boom handles soft ground and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
5. Concession ($3.00)
6. Fragile Love ($3.80)
3. Lost His Beans ($8.50)
7. Click Click Boom ($12.00)
R5 – 1710m BM70 Handicap (15:18)
Staying test with a mix of consistent and emerging runners. Boom Shot has been knocking on the door and looks well placed to break through. Worthy Enuff has strong overall form this prep and can bounce back, while He’sgotthesay has upside and shouldn’t be dismissed. Cordina is racing well enough to feature at odds.
Selections:
4. Boom Shot ($4.00)
7. Worthy Enuff ($10.00)
9. He’sgotthesay ($11.00)
11. Cordina ($17.00)
R6 – 1350m Fillies & Mares Class 3 (15:53)
Key race with a clear top pair. Divine Source maps perfectly and looks suited back slightly in trip, while Pocketmoney had excuses last start and can improve sharply. Every Heart gets every chance on speed, and For Better is a knockout hope at longer odds.
Selections:
6. Divine Source ($3.80)
2. Pocketmoney ($5.50)
7. Every Heart ($8.00)
9. For Better ($21.00)
R7 – 1350m Class 3 Handicap (16:28)
Open race to close with several chances depending on tempo. Stranglehold is in form and comes off a strong win, while Blazing Harry can improve second-up. Wowzino has a good fresh record and must be respected, and Heman is a rough chance who can surprise.
Selections:
6. Stranglehold ($6.50)
2. Blazing Harry ($7.00)
3. Wowzino ($8.50)
- Heman ($17.00)
