Townsville Race 1 - The Vanilly 60Th Classic Hcp
RAFF VADER (3) debuts and hasn't been seen at the trials. Wiggins' booking suggests he's pleasing and this is winnable. The betting will be key but hard in early markets and the profile says that the race largely swings on him. NEV (5) was beaten just 2L at Mackay making sharp improvement. Surprised the market but can build on that. Makes him the most appealing betting option. MISS PIERATA (6) gets the first-time blinkers applied and showed enough at Cairns first-up to consider. EASY GOING GIRL (7) was okay on debut. Needs to step up but every chance at just start number two.
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Invader out of Raffinato. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Favoured by an inside barrier and a bold run looks on the cards.
Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Rockhampton 2yo Hcp on January 9 over 1050m, slow going 10 len behind Honourbefore Glory with 58.5kg at $41. Can't tip him on what we've seen to date.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Georgina Cartwright | 58.5kg | 1:00.53 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Good | McKenzie Apel | 0:55.98 | - | 7 |
| 12.85L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Jokic
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at Mackay 2yo Hcp on January 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bolla Bolla Babe carrying 56.5kg at $51. The race before that 5th of 8 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on December 14 over 1050m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bang Stick carrying 54.5kg at $61. Making headway. Chance to get off the mark.
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 | 03/01/2025 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 6 | Chelsea Jokic | 56.5kg | 1:06.13 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/12/2024 | 9 | OPEN 2 | $18,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Soft 5 | Zac Sprie | 54.5kg | 1:01.70 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chelsea Jokic | 56.5kg | 0:57.62 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Wanderson D'avila
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Cairns 2yo Hcp on December 17 over 950m, 5 len behind Gold Classic with 55kg at $9.50. Should come on and likely to be about the mark again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 55kg | 0:55.12 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Jackson Murphy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 4th in a small field at Mackay 2yo Hcp on January 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bolla Bolla Babe carrying 53kg at $21. Improver to consider.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 6 | Leah Martyn | 53kg | 1:06.13 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Good | Amy Graham | 0:55.98 | - | 6 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Meehan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, second last in a small field at Cairns 2yo Hcp on December 17 over 950m, 10 len behind Gold Classic carrying 56kg at $17. Draws the inside barrier but still favouring others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Lauren Guernier | 56kg | 0:55.12 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |