Toowoomba Race 1 - Empire Of Japan Mdn Hcp
RUTHVEN RUSH (1) was a big trial winner and followed with a narrow defeat at Eagle Farm on debut. That's good form and he will be fitter. Has a 2kg claim and just has to manage the awkward barrier. WANTED HILLBILLY (6) resumes and the Currie yard is flying. His brief first preparation was promising and he will be naturally improved. Has been gelded and the 2kg claim assists. MISS LEANA (9) resumed here in good order and then tacked stronger at Eagle Farm and didn't finish it off. Maps better today and the 2kg claim is handy. VEGA NOVA (7) has had two starts back in stronger contests and has trialled since the outing at Eagle Farm. Has the blinkers on for the first time and his best would have him in the finish.
Jockey: Stacey Callow
Weight: 59kgs
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Dual acceptor. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sweet Hesitation with 58kg at $7. Big chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 58kg | 0:59.41 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Kenji Yoshida | 0:50.96 | - | 1 |
| 3.52L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:57.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba | 925m | Montanna Savva | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tom Orr
Weight: 58kgs
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By Gold Standard out of Kev's Babe on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 15,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Nozi Tomizawa
Weight: 58kgs
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On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Better Than Ready out of Mahalo. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Warwick over 800m. Hard to have without seeing him do something under race conditions.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Stacey Callow | 0:45.76 | - | 1 |
| 11.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kenji Yoshida
Weight: 58kgs
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First starter by Lean Mean Machine out of Dansez. Only trial was June 2 at Toowoomba Inner Track when third over 870m. Makes debut on home course and should get all the favours from the gate.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 870m | Soft | Kenji Yoshida | 0:53.63 | - | 3 |
| 10.83L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paul Hamblin
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Russian Camelot out of On The Loose. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Trained on the course but others rate better and won't find this an easy assignment.
Jockey: Kelsey Lenton
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mishani Breeze carrying 54kg at $3. On debut fourth of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn March 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ready And Mabel carrying 56kg at $8.50. Looks well placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 54kg | 1:13.64 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 56kg | 0:59.95 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Liv O'Donnell | 0:51.38 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Nathan Fazackerley | 0:38.71 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leslie Tilley
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Jaggery with 58kg at $10. Second-up second last of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Special Artist carrying 55kg at $26. Profiles nicely. Capable of improvement.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:46.86 | - | 3 |
| 2.69L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Cobi Vitler | 55kg | 0:59.68 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 15/06/2025 | 141 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Emily Lang | 58kg | 0:58.65 | 2-4-13 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Montanna Savva | 0:46.97 | - | 2 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Cody Collis | 56kg | 0:58.79 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 59kg | 0:45.94 | 2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Montanna Savva | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Olivia Webb
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Stiktodascrypt with 54kg at $3.60. Second-up 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sweet Hesitation carrying 53kg at $6. A player.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Cobi Vitler | 53kg | 0:59.41 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2025 | 118 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 54kg | 1:07.94 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Montanna Savva | 0:45.76 | - | 6 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Jace McMurray | 54kg | 1:01.29 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Liv O'Donnell | 0:38.71 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Baker
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter by Pierata out of The Good The Bad purchased for AUD $ 36,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Unplaced in recent trials but has the blinkers on.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Jade Metcalfe | 0:50.77 | - | 2 |
| 4.98L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Hannah Richardson | 0:46.15 | - | 2 |
| 6.72L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | N Nishio | 0:49.22 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Ty Wheeler | 0:56.50 | - | 1 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shania Willis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1000m, 12 len behind Trading Room carrying 54kg at $41. Went for a break before returning 8th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Stiktodascrypt carrying 56kg at $201. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/06/2025 | 118 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 56kg | 1:07.94 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $201.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Maddie Mankelow | 0:45.76 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 54kg | 1:01.29 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |