Ipswich Race 9 - Gordon's Gin Plate (C1)
Open race to close out the card. ESTEE EMM (15) was very impressive on a heavy deck first-up off a 409-day break at the Sunshine Coast, winning by 1.4L. She rates highly on the back of that effort and has opted to run here rather than race 6 on this card. Should get every chance and looks the one to beat. PUFF 'N' HARRY (4) was sound first-up over this trip at Doomben when 3.1L off the winner. This looks to shape similarly and Dempsey remains in the saddle. Can put his best foot forward once again. ZOUSLAYER (19) is on the quick turnaround after winning over 1200m here earlier in the week. Looks to be trending the right way and won't be far away. IKASARA (3) is next best with Newman on board.

Jockey: Frederick Larson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 17 months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw December 8 2024 over 1800m, 22 len behind Second Sun with 60kg at $5.50. At his first start won by nose this track Mdn November 1 2024 over 1350m defeating Tipped Off with 60kg at $4. Later on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 0:59.85 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Good | Frederick Larson | 1:12.61 | - | 3 |
| 6.43L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 08/12/2024 | 10 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Ron Stewart | 60kg | 1:49.81 | 1-2-11 | 10 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2024 | 27 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1666m | Good 4 | Ron Stewart | 59kg | 1:41.88 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Ron Stewart | 60kg | 1:21.19 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Doomben 3yo Bm68 June 11 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Italian Riviera with 56kg at $7. On debut won by 1.75 len this track 3yo Mdn May 5 2025 over 1200m defeating Fast Fun carrying 59.5kg at $17. Has claims if presented on song.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Courtney Bellamy | 1:00.75 | - | 5 |
| 5.78L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Courtney Bellamy | 0:59.67 | - | 6 |
| 11.89L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 11/06/2025 | 37 | BM68 3 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Justin Huxtable | 56kg | 1:19.95 | 3-2-9 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Justin Huxtable | 59.5kg | 1:09.66 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at this track Cl4 on March 20 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Hearts Are Better carrying 60kg at $2.70. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Braveheart carrying 60kg at $7.50. Third-up and can fire.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 60kg | 1:10.26 | 3-4-5 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 69 | CL4 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Thompson | 60kg | 1:03.91 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 10/12 | 10/01/2026 | 45 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 1:11.29 | 1-2-10 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Jett Stanley | 0:59.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | BM74 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1214m | Good 3 | Jett Stanley | 59.5kg | 1:10.69 | 1-2-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/11/2025 | 238 | BM74 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 60kg | 1:03.73 | 5-4-11 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 11/15 | 22/03/2025 | 147 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 56kg | 1:09.24 | 7-7-11 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Luke P Dempsey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1 on April 22 over 1350m, 3 len behind Duomo carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on October 15 over 1350m, 4 len behind Gambino carrying 60kg at $7.50. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/04/2026 | 182 | CL1 CG | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 58kg | 1:20.64 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Good | Luke P Dempsey | 1:11.23 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Martin Harley | 0:59.26 | - | 4 |
| 3.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | CL2 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 58.5kg | 1:35.74 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/11 | 15/10/2025 | 49 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 60kg | 1:20.98 | 7-7-10 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 27/08/2025 | 241 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 59.5kg | 1:19.76 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2024 | 16 | MDN CG 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 58kg | 1:11.86 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Martin Harley | 60kg | 0:58.52 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Colleen Krahnen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Kilcoy Cg&E Mdn on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lucky Artie carrying 59kg at $26. Last start won by 3 len at Toowoomba Mdn April 25 over 1300m defeating Jaddaf carrying 56kg at $7. May well be worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Colleen Krahnen | 56kg | 1:20.62 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 187 | MDN CG | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Soft 5 | Montanna Savva | 59kg | 1:12.61 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/10/2025 | 37 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Montanna Savva | 59.5kg | 1:14.22 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Montanna Savva | 60kg | 1:07.51 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba | 870m | Soft | Montanna Savva | 0:56.12 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1 on April 22 over 1350m, 7 len behind Duomo carrying 55.5kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Lismore Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1410m on a soft track defeating Righteous Brother with 57.5kg at $1.60. Rates highly and should do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | 143 | CL1 CG | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Angela Jones | 55.5kg | 1:20.64 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Andrew Mallyon | 1:04.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.08L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Andrew Mallyon | 0:57.98 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 30/11/2025 | 20 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1420m | Good 3 | Andrew Mallyon | 59.5kg | 1:24.53 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1410m | Soft 7 | Andrew Mallyon | 57.5kg | 1:24.16 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1410m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:23.25 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Silent Fox with 59kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, nose behind Braveheart carrying 59kg at $101. Fitter and is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 59kg | 1:10.26 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/04/2026 | 114 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Brandon Lerena | 59kg | 1:14.25 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 1:03.67 | - | 7 |
| 2.33L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 118 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:11.10 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 0:59.18 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1100m | Good 4 | Jasper Franklin | 58.5kg | 1:04.41 | 7-10-11 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Leah Martyn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 2025 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Ha'penny Hatch with 56kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning favourite; won by 1.4 len at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Duchess Difficult carrying 56kg at $2.80. Still has scope for improvement and is well-placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 409 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Cody Collis | 56kg | 1:00.32 | 3-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Good | Cejay Graham | 1:02.69 | - | 6 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Cejay Graham | 0:51.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 7 | Cejay Graham | 56kg | 1:12.08 | 9-9-3 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Chris Meehan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a long-neck at this track Mdn May 4 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Listing Capital carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Riez Souvent with 58.5kg at $101. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 5 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 | 04/05/2026 | 5 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Meehan | 56.5kg | 1:11.33 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 37 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chris Meehan | 58.5kg | 1:11.33 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Georgina Cartwright | 1:00.64 | - | 1 |
| 1.65L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 23/03/2026 | 23 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1250m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Bellamy | 58kg | 1:19.38 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Taylor Marshall | 0:51.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.01L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 58kg | 1:13.53 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 548 | MDN 4U | $30,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 59.5kg | 1:23.87 | 5-3-9 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $3.80 |
| 6/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1300m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:18.16 | 2-1-6 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Osmond
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl2 on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Subterrain with 56kg at $31. The race before that won by a neck at this track Mdn March 14 over 1350m defeating Saturdays Girl with 58kg at $3.30. In the mix.
Last Starts 29 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 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 56kg | 1:23.56 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.19 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 215 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 57.5kg | 1:10.90 | 11-11-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 1:05.23 | - | 7 |
| 0.54L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 0:58.34 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 20/07/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Soft 6 | Bailey Wheeler | 58kg | 1:38.47 | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/07/2025 | 24 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 7 | Cejay Graham | 58.5kg | 1:22.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 59kg | 1:25.69 | 11-11-7 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |