Gold Coast Race 5 - Tab Ken Russell Memorial Classic (G3)
The $200,000 Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic. BEADMAN (3) only went down by a narrow margin on debut before going one better at Newcastle last time out in an impressive performance. Will have taken some confidence from that victory and gets the services of McDonald from a favourable draw. Plenty to like about his prospects. It's hard to knock the form of SUNRAYS (9) who strung three wins together on the bounce before being tipped out for time to furnish. Difficult to ignore fillies in form. The well-related FABULANTES (4) (full to G1 winner Startantes) led all the way to score on debut and draws perfectly in gate two. Right in this contest. BETTERLUCKNEXTTIME (1) has placed over this track and trip and may earn some minor money.
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track Qtis Jewel 2Ysw on March 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Grafterburners carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 9 at Doomben Jewel Prel 2 Cg on February 22 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Pretty Dubious with 59.5kg at $4.40. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Ryan Wiggins | 1:04.07 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/16 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 57kg | 1:10.33 | 8-9-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | OPEN CG 2 | $125,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 59.5kg | 1:04.91 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2025 | 105 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 57.5kg | 1:04.99 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1050m | Good 4 | Nikita Beriman | 58kg | 1:01.04 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1050m | Good 4 | Nikita Beriman | 56.5kg | 1:01.07 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Nikita Beriman | 0:52.74 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Dolan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track Qtis Jewel 2Ysw on March 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Grafterburners carrying 57kg at $81. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on March 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Profoundly with 58.5kg at $7. Would have to improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Heavy | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:53.44 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 57kg | 1:10.33 | 13-10-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 58.5kg | 1:17.02 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 6 | Ryan Maloney | 58.5kg | 1:18.27 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ryan Maloney | 58kg | 1:12.83 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Madeleine Wishart | 0:53.82 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1000m, neck behind Akaysha with 57kg at $6. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Swag with 57kg at $1.35. Impressive of late. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Soft 7 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 1:16.04 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.35 |
| 2/9 | 15/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 57kg | 0:55.86 | 7-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1000m | Soft | Tommy Berry | 1:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.14L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 792m | Good | James McDonald | 0:47.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.27L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noel Callow
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Full-brother to Group 1 winner Startantes. Got off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 0.9 len at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1100m in soft going defeating Spoilt Rotten with 58kg at $3.90. Looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:05.32 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 0:50.99 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Mark Du Plessis | 0:51.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 57kgs
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Full-brother to Group 1 winner Port Lockroy. Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Bj Mclachlan December 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Icarian Dream with 57kg at $21. On debut second of 11 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp December 7 over 1200m, a neck behind Formula Rossa carrying 58kg at $7. Capable of a bold return.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 1:00.81 | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 57kg | 1:10.85 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 58kg | 1:11.67 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Heavy | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 0:53.19 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cejay Graham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dalby 2yo Mdn on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind King Of Geraldine with 59kg at $2.90. Last start won by 1.3 len at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1100m defeating Mishani Maui carrying 58kg at $5. This much tougher and looks tested in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/04/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 58kg | 1:09.13 | 9-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1000m | Soft 7 | Justin Huxtable | 59kg | 0:58.36 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Dundeel out of Ms Rodarte. Half-brother to winner and Group 3 performed Modella. Dam was a winner of one race. Finished second in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track April 29. Leading jockey engaged but might just need this hit-out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 1:03.62 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailey Wheeler
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Brave Jet carrying 58kg at $61. This is a sterner test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 58kg | 1:09.13 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:47.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.92L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Georgina Cartwright | 0:52.01 | - | 6 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in three starts. Last appeared favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Doomben Jewel Prel 2yo F February 22 over 1110m defeating Vivika with 59kg at $3.10. In form and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | OPEN F 2 | $125,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 59kg | 1:05.07 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 54.5kg | 1:04.99 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 22/01/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Cejay Graham | 56kg | 1:04.88 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Angela Jones | 0:50.49 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angela Jones
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Yuna Is Pierata carrying 56kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fabulantes with 56kg at $12. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Angela Jones | 56kg | 1:05.32 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Angela Jones | 56kg | 1:04.60 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Soft | Yvette Lewis | 0:56.57 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 23 over 1110m, slow going 2.5 len behind Guac On carrying 55kg at $51. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Jake Bayliss | 55kg | 1:06.27 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Heavy | Jai Williams | 1:06.03 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Don't Tellyafather with 56kg at $26. Before that second last of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 23 over 1110m, slow going 5.5 len behind Guac On carrying 55kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 56kg | 1:05.25 | 10-10-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 55kg | 1:06.27 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 7 | Tiffani Brooker | 55kg | 1:17.93 | 1-1-10 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
| 16/16 | 15/03/2025 | 84 | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Tiffani Brooker | 55kg | 1:10.33 | 1-2-16 | 16 |
| 20.1L | $201.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Tiffani Brooker | 1:00.41 | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:10.85 | 13-14-11 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $200,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:07.25 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Andrew Mallyon | 0:51.95 | - | 2 |
| 86.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Fabulantes with 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on April 21 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Before Anyone Else carrying 56kg at $7.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/04/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Michael Rodd | 56kg | 1:05.32 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 56kg | 0:45.94 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 57kg | 0:57.73 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Dylan Turner | 0:54.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Dylan Turner | 0:54.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |