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WHISKEY WARRIOR (5) comes off a Toowoomba second as favourite and has placed at this distance. Heading the right way on the quick back-up and has more upside than others. JOSEPHINE OF TUFFY (2) has become quite the bridesmaid but is still desperate to break through. Expect her to hunt the front again and be the one they need to reel in when they straighten. FIVE OF US (3) finds the maiden win elusive but is knocking on the door, backing up a narrow Eagle Farm second with another close finish at this track when sent favourite last time. Shoulders a good record here and Larson sticks. Bold showing anticipated. CHANCE DE LUNE (8) is harder to trust as a 17-start maiden without a placing, but suspect the rise in trip is what he's been calling for. DESERT ANGEL (6) was plain last start, though her long-neck second at this venue two back is strong enough to put her in the mix if repeated.
Jockey: Colleen Krahnen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Keeps finding the frame without breaking through, most recently third at Toowoomba when near the top of betting and run down late after racing keenly. One to include.
Last Starts 6 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 | 03/10/2026 | 20 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2180m | Good 4 | Gary Geran | 56.5kg | 2:20.71 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 2000m | Good 4 | Kayla Barker | 55kg | 2:04.91 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2010m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 55kg | 2:08.12 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2175m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 56.5kg | 2:18.06 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1920m | Soft 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | 57kg | 2:04.64 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1600m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 56kg | 1:37.41 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Rachel King | 1:03.21 | - | 0 |
| 13.89L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jett Stanley | 0:45.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Frederick Larson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two solid soft-track seconds, the latest at this venue when favourite and beaten just over two lengths by Alkebulan after travelling well to the turn. Her Eagle Farm run prior had real merit, closing to within just over half a length of Zweigelt at big odds, and she beat Chance De Lune home there. Brings the clearest winning profile.
Last Starts 13 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 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1700m | Soft 5 | Frederick Larson | 58kg | 1:44.00 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Soft 5 | Frederick Larson | 54.5kg | 1:36.59 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 2224m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 56.5kg | 2:19.60 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/08/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 55kg | 1:49.26 | 13-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 56.5kg | 1:51.63 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 7 | Aidan Keeley | 54kg | 1:52.64 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Chelsea Baker | 0:59.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Yvette Lewis | 0:57.01 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Micheal Hellyer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from Saturday company after finishing second last at Eagle Farm, beaten four and a half lengths behind Zweigelt when giving away a big start and only fair late. Third-up fitness and the easier grade help, but the first try at 2230m adds another question to an already mixed case. Place chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Soft 5 | Stacey Callow | 53.5kg | 1:36.59 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
| 11/13 | 05/09/2026 | 91 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Girish Goomany | 57kg | 1:22.18 | 13-11-11 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Chelsea Baker | 0:58.04 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2026 | 16 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Brooke Ainsworth | 56.5kg | 1:50.73 | 12-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1690m | Heavy 9 | Ben Thompson | 56kg | 1:45.86 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 11/15 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $160,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Emily Lang | 56.5kg | 1:38.06 | 14-15-11 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Soft 5 | Chelsea Baker | 56kg | 1:39.36 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Micheal Hellyer | 0:58.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nozi Tomizawa
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race at Toowoomba last week and finished second, beaten just over two lengths, although he was sent out favourite and could not quite finish it off. Has placed at this distance, but the soft ground is a genuine concern on his record. Holds appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 10 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2180m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 58.5kg | 2:20.71 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2026 | 11 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1800m | Good 4 | Jake Bayliss | 58.5kg | 1:52.07 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1650m | Good 4 | Gary Geran | 58.5kg | 1:42.53 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $2.35 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2026 | 117 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1680m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 55kg | 1:42.68 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Kayla Barker | 0:46.85 | - | 3 |
| 10.67L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Kayla Barker | 0:57.88 | - | 5 |
| 3.24L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 2100m | Soft 5 | Teagan Voorham | 58kg | 2:15.37 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 13/14 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:40.95 | 13-14-13 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only battling when fifth at Sunshine Coast last start, beaten over 12 lengths, so she has to be assessed through her previous run at this venue. She has placed at this distance and the rider returns, but her overall maiden record keeps the assessment measured. Place chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 2200m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 56.5kg | 2:21.57 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 2224m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 2:19.60 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1730m | Soft 7 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:47.06 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Good 4 | William Galloway | 51kg | 1:21.37 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 16/07/2026 | 452 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 3 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:07.31 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 1:03.34 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Danny Peisley | 1:01.43 | - | 3 |
| 4.24L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/04/2025 | 57 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Soft 6 | Michael Rodd | 57kg | 1:37.71 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Adin Thompson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely from a difficult position when fifth at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten eight lengths behind Indamouse, and that closing work points to him getting his chance in this grade. He had earlier finished fifth at Eagle Farm after covering ground and racing keenly. Untested at 2230m, but recent figures give him a live chance.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 54kg | 1:50.47 | 6-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1800m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 58.5kg | 1:52.07 | 7-9-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Soft 5 | Micheal Hellyer | 54kg | 1:36.59 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1710m | Good 4 | Adin Thompson | 58.5kg | 1:43.98 | 8-9-4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1680m | Good 4 | Adin Thompson | 55kg | 1:42.68 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1666m | Good 4 | Adin Thompson | 58.5kg | 1:43.80 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Good | Micheal Hellyer | 1:11.87 | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Soft | Mark Du Plessis | 1:12.74 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |