Toowoomba Race 3 - Empire Of Japan Mdn Plate
RUTHVEN RUSH (4) gets a wide barrier to deal with but has shown good enough potential to date. Suspect they roll forward and attempt to slot in as he did last time out. MISS LEANA (8) keeps running honestly. She has placed at all bar one outing. Has not been helped at the gates though. LADY BARBAROSSA (6) was in the betting at her debut back in February. Had a break since and will be better suited as the trips get longer. BOSS MODE (1) did a good job on his debut. It was a race which looks to have some form so must be treated well. MINNIE VEGAS (7) makes her first outing so watch the betting.
Jockey: Rob Thorburn
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wanted Hillbilly carrying 58kg at $31. Promising three-year-old gelding who is ideally placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 58kg | 1:14.64 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Stacey Callow | 0:45.76 | - | 1 |
| 11.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Corey Bayliss
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Rockhampton Mdn April 11 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Universal Harmony with 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Trading Room with 55kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Corey Bayliss | 0:46.86 | - | 5 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Liv O'Donnell | 54.5kg | 1:02.42 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | MDN | $10,000.00 | Dalby | 1000m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 57kg | 0:57.29 | 1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Whiteley | 57.5kg | 0:59.95 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/02/2025 | 99 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Liv O'Donnell | 55kg | 1:01.29 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 58kg | 1:05.25 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/11/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 59kg | 0:57.83 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:47.13 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Stacey Callow
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sweet Hesitation with 58kg at $7. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly carrying 57kg at $2.50. Close to a win and another bold showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Stacey Callow | 57kg | 1:14.64 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Les Tilley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Trading Room with 56kg at $4. See how she returns but has ability.
Last Starts 24 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 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:47.32 | - | 4 |
| 2.81L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 56kg | 1:01.29 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Fazackerley
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Kevin Kemp trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Makes debut on home track so may well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.
Last Starts 3 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 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba | 870m | Soft | Nathan Fazackerley | 0:54.94 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Olivia Webb
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Metalcraft with 56kg at $5. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 54kg at $4.40. Key runner.
Last Starts 8 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 | 31/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 6 | Angela Jones | 56kg | 1:06.01 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Olivia Webb | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 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: Montanna Savva
Weight: 56kgs
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Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Prince Fawaz out of Forty Winks purchased for AUD $ 25,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth at Gatton over 860m. Watch for any market confidence.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Kenji Yoshida | 0:51.44 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelsey Lenton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 870m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind I'm Lucky Two carrying 53.5kg at $26. Among the chances.
Last Starts 11 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 | 28/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 870m | Soft 6 | Kelsey Lenton | 53.5kg | 0:52.47 | 5-5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:52.63 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kenji Yoshida
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Anders' Style with 56kg at $151. Backs up quickly but has the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 56kg | 1:11.10 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Stacey Callow | 0:46.86 | - | 1 |
| 2.31L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jade Metcalfe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Wanted Hillbilly with 55kg at $18. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Tom Orr | 55kg | 1:14.64 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Baker
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 870m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind I'm Lucky Two with 57.5kg at $12. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 870m | Soft 6 | Leslie Tilley | 57.5kg | 0:52.47 | 3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Corey Bayliss | 0:47.32 | - | 3 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on July 13 over 1000m, 16 len behind Gozo carrying 56kg at $151. Last start ran last of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Metalcraft with 56kg at $151. No thanks.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 6 | Olivia Kendal | 56kg | 1:06.01 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $151.00 |
| 13/15 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 56kg | 0:58.99 | 14-14-13 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Olivia Kendal | 0:50.96 | - | 4 |
| 13.82L | $0.00 |