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J Jane Conlon, C l JJennie i M Mackk andd C Caroll Si Single l off S Save th the M Memorial i lP Pooll A Action ti G Group with ith some off the articles published by pool campaign partner, The Mackay Telegraph. Photo: Amanda Balmer

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Pool’s future now in hands of councillors

The Mackay Telegraph and Save the Memorial Pool Action Group prepare to meet with council to discuss the future of the Memorial Pool after taking petition to council chambers >>> FULL STORY PAGE 3

BATTERED AND NO ESCAPE Abused women have nowhere to go as refuges are full >>> FULL STORY PAGE 7

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Brampton Island mystery

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Editor: Melissa Grant

It is unclear whether work on a major revamp of Brampton Island has even started, almost 18 months after the resort closed its doors.

By Melissa Grant

CEO of Queensland Media Holdings: Darren McVean

IT’S Mackay’s own mystery island.

A shroud of secrecy surrounds a major revamp of the resort on Brampton Island which closed its doors to the public almost 18 months ago.

How the resort refurbishment is progressing and when it will be finished is anyone’s guess.

It’s understood that work hasn’t even started on refur-

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bishing the resort, which shut in January last year.

When The Mackay Telegraph contacted island management, a female spokesperson would only say: “it’s still going ahead” and “I don’t have a timeframe at the moment”.

She declined to answer repeated questions regarding whether work on the island had even started.

Mackay Tourism general manager David Phillips said

details about the redevelopment had been kept under wraps.

“It’s been well over a year now since they closed,” he said.

“Last time I spoke to them I said ‘it’s been over a year now – how long does it take?’

Unfortunately, they weren’t forthcoming.”

When Brampton Island shut for the revamp in January 2011, management promised to turn it into a

six-star resort. However, Mr Phillips said he understood that work on the resort hadn’t even started.

“They promised a substantially revamped resort – that was the promise way back,” he said.

“If work hasn’t even begun yet, it’s months, if not a year away.

“As the weeks and months go by, you do wonder (what is happening).”

Mr Phillips said it was a

real shame that the island resort was yet to re-open its doors.

“It’s a lot of rooms and a big (Mackay tourism) product,” he said.

“It (closure) has certainly not helped us with tourist numbers in our region – it was a big product.”

“It’s a jewel in our crown.

“It’s pretty frustrating because it’s a great place, but I also do understand it’s deteriorating.”

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Pool petition presented

T THE Save Our Pool petition has arrived at Mackay ti R Regional Council headquarte ters – now the pressure is ffirmly on councillors to reoopen the Memorial Pool on w weekends and guarantee its ffuture.

The Save the Memorial Pool Action Group and The P M Mackay Telegraph will meet w with council next week to ddiscuss the future of the pool aafter presenting the petiti tion to council chambers on W Wednesday.

Carol Single, of the pool ggroup, handed over the petiti tion, which had more than 55500 signatures, to Mackay M Mayor Deirdre Comerford.

It was a significant moment in the Save the Memorial Pool Action Group and The P M Mackay Telegraph’s joint th three-month Save Our Pool ccampaign.

Mrs Single said the support oof The Mackay Telegraph and the community had been overwhelming.

“We are so proud and we want to thank the community of Mackay for their incredible support to save our Memorial Pool,” she said.

“We are so proud to have teamed-up with The Mackay Telegraph.”

Fellow pool action group member Jane Conlon added: “Without the Mackay Telegraph we wouldn’t have been able to reach out to the community.”

The previous Mackay council closed the Memorial Pool on weekends in October last year. The Mackay Telegraph took up the issue in its very first edition on 10 March. Since then, the Telegraph has run several stories highlighting the need for the facility to be open seven days a week and for council to ensure its future.

“In the beginning council thought we were going to go away. But we just got bigger and bigger,” Jennie Mack,

of Save the Memorial Pool Action Group said.

Mrs Single said those involved in the Save Our Pool campaign were looking forward to working with the new council, led by the new mayor, to revitalise the Memorial Pool.

“We need gut buster programs, Zumba and water aerobics,” she said.

“We need to look at creating a healthy community and supporting the injured and disabled people with a therapeutic pool.”

“We’ve got doctors, chiros (chiropractors) and physios saying that a therapeutic pool in Mackay is really needed.”

While the petition had been handed into council, Mrs Single said the partnership was by no means over.

“We will continue to work as a group to push for a total refurbishment of the pool and heaps of exciting programs,” she said.

Save the Memorial Pool Action Group members Jennie Mack, Carol Single and Jane Conlon with Mackay Telegraph editor Melissa Grant in the council chambers. Photo Amanda Balmer

Carol Single, of the Save the Memorial Pool Action Group, presents the Save Our Pool petition to Mackay Mayor Deirdre Comerford. Photo Amanda Balmer

Pathology closure puts 18 jobs on the chopping block

By Cait Bester

SCIENTISTS, laboratory assistants and administrative staff were among 18 employees who lost their jobs when AAA Mackay Pathologywas forced to close part of its

business to the public.

According to AAA Mackay Pathology’s website, the company opened for business in September last year and up until February 25 was able to provide local testing at its “tempo-

rary” location at the Pioneer Valley Hospital.

Due to “bureaucratic delays” their medical licence expired in February, therefore local testing was subsidized. The website also stated: “We were subjected

to further delays to a point where, on May 4 we could no longer provide blood collection and testing services to our patients and closed our collection centres.”

AAA Mackay Pathology Dr Henry Lau told The Mackay

Telegraph the business was in “delicate negotiation” stages in order to re-open the pathology centre to its full operating potential again.

He squashed rumors that the pathology had closed its doors completely, but

couldn’t confirm if staff members who had lost their jobs would be re-employed in the future.

“We haven’t shut the doors totally as we are still offering Anatomical pathology (histology) testing,” Dr Lau said.

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Call for action as exodus THE Mackay Police station is on life support, restaurants are recruiting chefs from the Himalayas and transport and earthmoving companies are ramping up their campaign to recruit up to 1000 workers from abroad.

Welcome to Mackay, where a mass exodus of workers is crippling local business and housing affordability woes make it almost impossible to replace them.

There are reports that 500 Mackay families have recently moved to the Whitsundays in search of more affordable living.

Then there are the thousands of workers who, each year, ditch jobs in town for the big bucks out west.

The Mackay Telegraph reporting team – Melissa Grant, Cait Bester and Natalie Dixon – looked at how the region’s workers shortage is crippling Mackay businesses and essential services.

Police:

Sergeant Bill Feldman, officer-in-charge Marian and central region union representative, has describes the Mackay region as an “overstretched rubber band that’s about to break when it comes to retaining police officers”.

He has described Rockhampton as critical but stable, Gladstone as critical and Mackay as critical and on life support. Sgt Feldman says morale is low and there

are no incentives to come to the region to work as rental prices and the cost of living continued to “go through the roof”. He said officers were leaving the force for higher paid jobs in the mining industry.

In May, 16 staff were down from the frontline. Mackay Northern Beaches staffing went down from 18 to 11, with five lateral transfers cancelled due to critical staff shortages. Four two-officer stations operate with one staff member and three oneofficer stations are without staff. Officers are falling over with stress-related illnesses, all related to fatigue and pressure.

There was meant to be six new first year recruits to come to the region this week, but only two have arrived. We were also meant to get three third year officers but only one is now coming. In Moranbah two CIB detectives, with 32 years of service combined, have resigned and in Mackay two detective sergeants with 45 years’ experience combined have also resigned.

a ‘wharf boy’ at the harbor, said.

“You don’t really get a choice where you are posted to when you start and you have to do four years before

you can transfer so we don’t have a choice but to go out and get other jobs on our days off.

“The job is great and it’s very satisfying but being in

Chef Mandip Shrestha came from Nepal to work at Outback Jacks in Mackay because the restaurant was struggling to retain local staff. Photo Amanda Balmer

Firefighters:

Firies are falling back on their trades with many officers working up to three jobs to make ends meet.

“I cannot remember the last time I had four days off in a row,” firefighter Brad Mensforth, who is also an ERT mines contractor and

Mackay firefighter Brad Mensforth works on his days off so he can afford to live in Mackay. Photo Amanda Balmer

Mackay it’s just harder to make ends meet.”

Boilermaker Mackenzie Rowe has always wanted to be a firefighter and took a 50% pay cut when he became one two years ago.

“I am lucky that I have a trade to fall back on. If I cannot get overtime I am ringing around looking for other work outside of the fire service during my days off,” he said.

“I was aware of the costing of living in Mackay but didn’t expect it to be as bad as it is…

I love the job so much and that’s what keeps me here.”

Mackay union rep Errol Younger said Queensland firefighters earned, on average, $850 a week after tax, but the cost of living in Mackay was double.

Paramedics:

Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics are also suffering from a “serious” staffing shortfall in the Mackay region.

Andy Klindall, a delegate from the ambulance union United Voices, said many paramedics who didn’t have family in Mackay struggled to keep a roof over their heads.

“We are not all miners living here, the cost of living compared to anywhere else in the state is out of control,” Mr Kindall said.

“We have above average turnover of staff in the Mackay district as they come up here and they can only last six months sometimes only

three months and they head back down south.”

Mr Kindall urged the government to take urgent action to address affordable living in regional mining towns such as Mackay.

Childcare:

Low pay and expensive accommodation makes it almost impossible to keep staff in the childcare industry, according to insiders who are calling for a $10-anhour government funded wage increase. Kookaburra Childcare Centre director Angela Watson said early child educators were hard to find, let alone keep, in Mackay because rent was so expensive compared to theirr hourly wage of around $18.

“We are unique in that wee m have three staff to a room instead of just two like mostt centres,” she said.

“So we retain some stafff because work is not ass stressful but then they havee outside stresses like expen-sive rent that is unaffordablee on the wage they get.

“We just hired a couple off girls from down south butt they have had flat sharing dra-mas, living with people theyy don’t know and they havee said they may go back homee so they can have a house off their own.

“The problem is there iss no room to move, the cen-tre can’t pay more because it would mean upping our ratesA and then parents wouldn’t be

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able to pay to have their children here.”

Hospitality:

After going through 14 chefs in just 18 months, the owners of Mackay’s Outback Jacks decided to turn to the home of the Himalayas for help. Sponsoring two chefs from Nepal to work in the busy kitchen was the “best thing” for the business, according to co–owner Dean Beerhalter, who was fed-up trying to find reliable staff that stayed long-term.

“It is almost impossible to get good hospitality staff in this town,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter if it is a chef or a kitchen hand – they

all want to go to the mines if they can and earn the big money, we just can’t compete.

“And the ones that are left don’t really seem to want to work or they can’t find accommodation, so we went and looked into sponsoring foreign chefs and the guys we have now are amazing, they are keen to work and they are consistent.

“We did want to employ locals ideally, but in the end there is a real staff shortage in hospitality so we had to do something to solve it – now we have these guys for at least two years and they get residency at the end of it, so it works for everyone.”

Council workers: There are almost 100 vacancies at Mackay Regional Council right now as many positions – particularly those in the engineering and planning departments – prove hard to fill.

Last year, the exodus from council hit an all-time record of 270, a number which included a number of casual and temporary employment arrangements concluding.

Mackay Regional Council CEO Peter Franks said recruiting new workers was never easy.

“If you lose one you struggle to replace them,” said.

“We lose people to the mines but also to the private sector.”

Mr Franks said skilled migration was needed in regional areas and he supported the push for overseas recruitment in certain sectors.

“There are certain skills which there are just a national shortage of – engineers, planners… those are the areas we should be encouraging skilled migration,” he said.

Transport and heavy vehicle operators

NatRoad CEO Chris Melham, on the Eton Range with Barb Anderson, is backing Mackay transport, earthmoving and courier companies’ push to recruit migrant workers.

National transport body NatRoad will meet with Federal Immigration next week to push a regional migration agreement which would pave the way for Mackay transport, earthmoving and couriers companies to

E C I R P

THE new State Government is aware of Mackay’s worker shortage woes, but is focused on delivering jobs for locals first, rather than migrants.

That’s what Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek told The Mackay Telegraph this week when asked about how the new LNP government would address skilled shortages in our region.

Mr Langbroek said the government was aware that Mackay companies and businesses were losing workers who were being “poached” by the resource sector. He said the government was committed to upskilling workers and the unemployed to help “back-fill” the positions those workers left behind.

“We want to make sure people in the Mackay area go through training to upskill so they can backfill some of these jobs because there are still people who are unemployed,” he said.

“We are committed to upskilling the unemployed

and those who have been out of the workforce.”

Mr Langbroek said the new government was forming a skills taskforce which would examine whether workers in the agricultural, tourism, mining and construction sectors were getting the right training.

Mr Langbroek said he didn’t have a problem with companies recruiting migrant workers, provided all other avenues had been exhausted.

“If companies can say to me ‘we can’t get them’ then I don’t have a problem (with recruitment of migrant workers) but it’s important to go through all those processes first,” he said.

The former Police opposition spokesman acknowledged police shortages were difficult to address and said he wasn’t sure what the solution was.

It would be almost impossible to stop police officers and other workers from ditching their jobs for the mines.

“It’s hard to argue with the dollar – it’s a free market,” he said.

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recruit drivers and operators from overseas. The inability to source these workers is a national issue, but is amplified in Mackay because of the mining industry and the region’s housing affordability woes. The Mackay Telegraph reported last week that up to 1000 migrant workers would be needed to fill the current driver and operator void in Mackay.

Veronica Keogh, of Haber Excavations, said it had been extremely difficult to source operators and drivers since 457 visa regulations were tightened about four years ago, after the GFC. She said Haber Excavations had advertised vacancies in Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and on job websites – all to no avail.

“We get responses, but as soon as you say ‘you need to find your own accommodation’ they are gone,” she said.

Ms Keogh also said the mining industry had also created unrealistic expectations among potential recruits. They wanted accommodation, their flights paid for and expected high wages, she said.

Ms Keogh said importing workers had to be an option.

Rampant Training director Kym Willis said looking abroad for workers was a short-term fix.

“I don’t think it’s a solution – it’s short-term fix. We need to encourage more people into the industry. You can’t just keep getting workers from overseas,” he said.

Jobs for Mackay people before foreign workers, says Langbroek

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By Natalie Dixon

THEY have been bashed, belittled and emotionally abused by their partners, but some Mackay women have no choice other than to stay at home because crisis accommodation throughout the region is full.

Every day a local womancallsdomestic violence referral services, looking for emergency accommodation because she is desperate to get away from some form of abuse.

But the housing crisis means shelters are being used for longer-term accommodation, filled with women and children who have nowhere else to go because they can’t find a new home or are unable to afford to pay the high rent.

Social service groups say women whose lives are at risk are put up in local motels for up to three nights, but othersare sent to emergency shelters in Cairns, Brisbane and Townsville and even interstate.

For some, there is no escape and they are forced to return home to face their partners. Mackay Domestic Violence Resource Centre

service manager Jude Marshall said a progression of housing, from shelters to supported accommodation, to subsidized housing, to rent assistance and even subsides for people buying houses, was needed to reverse the problem.

She said local services did everything they could to get women away from abusive partners, but for some there was no escape option.

“Women in this region are in all sorts of situations they should not be in,” she said.

“We see women who need to escape physical, abuse, emotional abuse, threats of violence and damage to property, but our shelters are basically 100% full all the time.

“If a spot comes up we grab it, but if there isn’t one free there are not many other escape options.”

Ms Marshall said the housing crisis meant abused women couldn’t find a place to move into, and even if they could they had no way of covering expensive rent.

Women with children were most at risk, with many not being able to leave town because of court orders that

guaranteed fathers visitation rights, she said.

“Unless they leave their kids behind, they have nowhere to go,” Ms Marshall said.

“So we see a lot of women choose to stay at home where they are being abused just so they can be with their children.

“They go back because there are not any escape options available to them.”

The Regional Social Development Centre in Mackay is working with a group of women in Moranbah, whoare putting together a business case for a shelter in the town.

But social development director Deborah Rae said it was not just short-term help that abused women needed.

“A safe place to stay at first is good,’’ she said.

“But these women also need help to develop skills, regain their self-confidence, get medical help and create a resume.

“We are looking at ways to give them everything they need, but it is not easy and getting funding is always hard.”

Ms Marshall said mining companies, including BMA,

Photo Amanda Balmer

No escape for region’s domestic voilence victims

Mackay Domestic Violence Resource Centre service manager Jude Marshall says local services do everything they can to get women away from abusive partners, but for some there is no escape.

were working on changing their policies on domestic violence.

“There are discussions around sending men who have abused their partners to camps further away from home so the women and children can stay behind.

“This is a great idea that would solve a lot of problems in this area.

“For some reason we are always looking to send the women away, they get punished twice, forced to leave their homes and possessions, pets and support networks

because someone else has been violent.

“We should be questioning: Why? And what can be done differently because the current methods are not working in this area, not when our women have to leave to get help.”

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Feldman bowls his bride Kelly over

QUEENSLAND Bulls cricketer and Mackay boy Luke Feldman bowled his maiden over with an exchange of rings, sealed with a kiss.

The fast bowler and police officer met his one-andonly Kelly Sultana, 28, in Brisbane and popped the big question on a bended knee at dusk at Maroochydore.

After the wedding ceremony at Albert St Uniting Church in Brisbane on 19 May, the newlyweds and their guests toasted the night away at Tattersall’s Club on Queens St Mall. Luke, 28, is the son of Marian police officer Sgt Bill Feldman and Gail, who

have been married for all most 35 years.

“We are very proud... they are both very much in love,” Sgt Feldman told The Mackay Telegraph.

The love-birds honeymooned in America before returning to their Brisbane home.

Bil Feldman

Marian police officer Sgt

“We are very proud... they are both very much in love.”

Bulls cricketer and police officer Luke Feldman with his bride Kelly and sister Dannielle Feldman, mother Gail Feldman, and father Bill Feldman.

CQUni is financially robust

By Darryn Nufer

CQ University is on the cusp of becoming the fastest growing university in Australia, says Professor Scott Bowman.

The Vice Chancellor paints a rosy picture of the university’s financial sustainability and believes reaching a $12m annual surplus is not unattainable. It follows the revelation this week that CQUni is one of Australia’s most financially robust institutions.

While annual reports show CQUni recorded a -$3.7m accounting surplus in 2011,

the real figure is closer to $6.8m.

“What this (negative figure) shows is we’ve been investing an awful lot over the last three years,” Professor Bowman said.

“In Rockhampton, we’ve rebuilt our engineering facilities, we’re building a clinic, we’ve revamped our library, and we’ve got lots of new programs. So that kind of investment means we’ve (reduced) what we’ve got in the bank, our reserves, so that’s why we’re seeing a -$3.7 million (accounting) surplus.”

But it’s exactly that kind of spending which is yielding dividends - making CQUniversity a more attractive proposition for students.

That is reflected by a spike in enrolment numbers.

“We’ve seen a growth in the last three years of about 28%. The new facilities are attracting more people.

“We actually plan to invest more than this - the deficit should be even bigger. But as we’ve built things, extra students have come on board and we’ve had a lot of extra money flowing in, so we

haven’t had to use our own money. When you look at the real amount, the operation, then it’s nearly $7m in surplus,” Mr. Bowman said.

Professor Bowman believes CQUni can get stronger.

“It would be nice to be up where CSU (Charles Sturt University) is, around about $12 million, but we know because we’re making those investments in Rockhampton that our surpluses are going to grow over the next five to 10 years. Everything’s going really well for the uni at the moment.”

University finances 2011 University

Accounting surplus

Real amount

UQ

$204m

$38m

Melbourne

$89m

$2.7m

UNSW

$89m

$7.5m

La Trobe

$84m

$22m

CSU

$39m

$12m

UNE

$12.5m

-$3m

ACU

$11m

-$2.3m

VU

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-$13m

CQUni

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Toilet rolls are just the trick for pin-up girls

By Natalie Dixon

BEFORE: Niquel Winner pours pints at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club in her work attire.. Photo Amanda Balmer

AFTER: Niquel Winner following her pin-up makeover.

NICQUEL Winner didn’t know the difference between victory rolls and pin curls – until she was made over by Mackay’s queen of glam, who set her hair with a toilet roll.

Pin-up queen Belinda Feodoroff transformed the 23-year-old into a 1950s sex siren recently, setting her hair, doing her make-up and dressing her in vintage outfits for a glamorous photo shoot.

“I usually wear jeans and singlets and I hardly wear any make-up,” Ms Winner said.

At first I felt completely overdressed but after a while I felt amazing.

“I have naturally curly hair and Belinda set it into victory rolls using a toilet roll, it

seemed strange, but the effect was awesome.’’

Next Saturday (June 23), Belinda aka Miss Bindy Bluebell will hold a workshop in Mackay so local ladies can learn how to turn themselves intoHollywood starlets. The current Miss Va-Va-Voom Queensland will teach the toilet roll trick during the two hour workshop that will also cover 1940s/50s Pin Up, 1950s, and Rockabilly hair and make-up looks.

Self-taught stylist Belinda said she has been “breathing the 40s and 50s era” for years and is keen to share her knowledge with other women so they can embrace their inner pin-up girl.

“Basically I want all women to feel amazing about themselves. I want them to learn how to look and feel like

Hollywood starlets in under 30 minutes,” she said.

Belinda also offers pin-up photography sessions.

The “One Fine Dame” workshop starts at 3pm at the Andergrove Hall, Celeber Drive on Saturday 23 June.

Cost is $70. Another workshop will be held in Moranbah on 21 July.

For more information, or to book email feodoroff0@gmail.com or call 0401 073 352..

Belinda Feodoroff Self-taught stylist

“Basically I want all women to learn how to look and feel like Hollywood starlets in under 30 minutes.”

Aggressive push to lure Chinese

By Cait Bester

TOURISM Whitsundays has stepped up its bid to attract more of the region’s fastest growing source of international visitors.

In an effort to lure Chinese holidaymakers to the Whitsundays, a dedicated expert has been sent to China during a “vital” campaign to market the Whitsundays directly to the people from the world’s largest nation.

After a significant slump in the tourism sector, Tourism Whitsundays is desperately trying to revive its industry.

Tourism Whitsundays has recently invested heavily in a marketing campaign and teamed-up with Chinese company Sina Micro Group in an effort to expand into the nation’s tight social media network, Weibo (similar to Twitter).

Tourism Whitsundays international tourism man-

ager Lachlan Rentell said an exclusive campaign page was set-up on Sina Micro group website to see how many “followers” could ‘retweet’ The Whitsundays page.

He said 9035 participants were on the campaign page, 8456 participants on their personal Sina weibo page, while the Whitsundays campaign weibo was forwarded 11,244 times based on the Sina Travel platform and

more than 28,224 comments were made.

“We were able to send messages directly to the 500,000 users from top three travel micro groups,” Mr Rentell said.

“The winner of the campaign was a celebrity English teacher in China who is also a keen traveler and photographer; he forwarded our page 2544 times, and has good online interactive skills with 3749 fans.”

Tourism Whitsunday CEO Peter O’Reilly acknowledged the tough competition particularly against the Gold Coast and Cairns tourism markets, but claimed the Whitsundays was “always fighting” for attention for the Chinese market.

“Yes, we are the underdog on the playing field but I am confident that the Whitsundays is reaching deep into the Chinese market and we’re building up

a strong awareness of our beautiful region,” he said.

Mr O’Reilly said there was confidence in the Chinese market after three different Chinese investors had bought into the Whitsundays, which includes the sale of Lindeman Island, the purchase of Whisper Bay and a large parcel of land in Airlie Beach was snapped up with plans for a resort to be built and a large conference centre.

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We’re feeling positive about pool campaign HANDING over a folder full of signatures to council was a significant moment in the Save Our Pool campaign, but the push to revitalise the Memorial Pool is far from over.

I must say, there was a certain buzz and feeling of optimism among the members of the Save the Memorial Pool Action Group and myself as we watched Carol Single place the petition in Mayor Deirdre Comerford’s hands.

We are now a giant step closer to discovering whether months of hard campaigning have paid off.

The community has had its say. Some 5500 signatures were on the petition which Mrs Single handed over in the council chambers on Wednesday.

The future of the pool is now in council’s hands.

It’s up to the new councillors, led by the new mayor, to decide whether to reopen the Memorial Pool on weekends and what steps to take to restore the run-down facility.

It is very encouraging that Mayor Deirdre Comerford has agreed to meet with the pool action group and The Telegraph next week.

Throughout the campaign, members of the pool group have told me some of their great ideas to revive the Memorial Pool. After presenting the petition to council, they were more excited about these ideas than ever. They can’t wait to discuss them with council in a bid to deliver a revitalised Memorial Pool which this community deserves.

Editor, Melissa Grant

I had a call today (Tuesday) from Mr Rod Miles of Queensland Health in Mackay.

It was essentially with respect to the filthy, stinking, contaminated unsafe drinking water supplied to us by the Whitsunday Regional Council recently on 2 and 3 May. I do appreciate the call, even though the chief health officer has advised us that she has “no concerns” about the filthy, stinking, unsafe drinking water supplied by the Whitsunday Regional Council and list below the items he bought to our attention.

It is my view that these items are more about pulling me into line rather than Whitsunday Regional Council and Queensland Health putting maximum effort into preventing the delivery of stinking, filthy, unsafe contaminated drinking water to our property and to others around us.

1. Rod advised that there was no use in us advising the mayor and ministers about water quality, the only way to get something done is for us to contact the council “hotline”. This is a load of absolute nonsense and we disagree totally with this statement. In the past advice to council has produced absolutely no or an inappropriate action by council, to remedy the unsafe, filthy water. In this May for instance, council claimed they were unaware of the problem in the case of one of the instances, in the case of the second, I understand they were aware of it and only took samples at our property, not on it, way after the event.

Whilst there has been some instance of improved delivery of drinking water quality in recent times, this has only been as a result of us elevating it to Premier, Federal and public space level. This has been supported by extensive private sampling and testing of drinking water samples.

This testing has shown that the drinking water supplied to us by the Whitsunday Regional Council is frequently up to 13000% over the Health Limit for Australian Drinking Water. This proper testing is an activity that is the responsibility of Whitsunday Regional Council and Queensland Health, not a private individual.

Not only are they dis-

criminately supplying this contaminated and stinking drinking water, but it appears as though they are totally unwilling to properly attend the contamination site and measure the extent and degree of contamination.

It appears as though they would rather stand outside the circle and ridicule and goad the victims.

In March of this year, council undertook to put in place an early warning protocol. Since that time there has been no protocol, no warning nor any contact from those involved at council. In my view this is an example of the total contempt that council hold us ratepayers, those who pay the wages.

2. The next step for Queensland Health is to prosecute Whitsunday Regional Council, for the knowingly, or ought to know, supplying of unsafe drinking water.

However they cannot do this without them taking the samples. (I think it is more of a case of they will not, rather than can’t). It is my view that this is also nonsense, and given their officers are three hours away from Bowen it is not going to happen. If they believe that the Whitsunday Regional Council is going to give them samples that incriminate the council, pigs might fly. It is my view that we have sufficient samples of unsafe water from 2000% to 13000% over the health limits for Australian Drinking Water. Council cannot deny their advice to me that unsafe contaminated water was heading to our property, and eventually arriving.

If this is important to Queensland Health then they need to put in place a proper 24-hour monitoring station, whatever that takes. One thing this would do for sure is it would get the Whitsunday Regional Council to lift their game another notch, rather than the complete contempt with which they currently treat us.

3. The pigging of the Proserpine – Bowen line has started. This is positive, but it is unfortunate that only half of the line is going to be pigged. The residents of Bowen have been hood winked again. The whole line needs to be pigged.

This is further supported by another comment by Rod Miles that in the section

already pigged; an unusual occurrence of concentration of deposited material seems to be in the low sections of pipe. The costs to our business both direct and in terms of trade have been horrendous. This discriminate and targeted destroying of our business and others like us on this line has got to stop.

Russell Cook, Bowen Village, Caravan & Tourist Park

Relying on mining companies for nation’s economic wealth is dangerous Having written a previous letters to the local Mackay media questioning the sense of placing this country’s ongoing economic wellbeing in the hands of mining companies, the present political climate in Europe emphasises the possible dangers of that strategy.

The majority of mining companies here are foreignowned and, despite the impression the federal LNP try to give, have a majority of their shareholders are also foreigners. They employ only a minor percentage of the local workforce and many of those have been poached from other local industries which have invested the time and expense in their training.

Some of the major mining companies appear to have developed a mania of trying to rip the maximum amount of the finite amount of minerals there are in the ground in the shortest possible time.

This should give concern, and so too, should the fact that some politicians, from both sides of politics, voice unquestioning support for their actions.

No thought appears to be given to what is left for future generations of this nation?

We have the Future Fund, developed to ensure funds for politician’s and public servant pensions. Is there a legal barrier to a sovereign wealth fund for this country?

Countries which were not required to spend any extra funds when the Global Financial Crisis hit were Chile and Norway, because they were already investing and still are. The funds made from the sales of their natural resources mining rights, assuring their financial security

now, and in the future.

For the sake of future generations it would be best if politicians remembered the words of several public figures who echoed the sentiments of Roger Corbett, Reserve Bank board member, who said in February, 2011,”the holes will be empty one day and they (the minerals) don’t only belong to us; they also belong to our successors as residents of this country.”

Anyone requiring evidence as to how quickly our finite resources as swiftly diminishing under the mining companies’ onslaught, should read senior News Ltd journalist Paul Cleary’s book, Too Much Luck. Much of its content sourced while compiling information for his thesis for a university degree. He also points out the squandering, by PM Howard, of hundreds of billion dollars of the profits of Coal Boom I on handouts and tax break for the wealthy.

Tom Docherty, North Mackay

Barrier Reef Marine Park deserves protection In a recent report in the Mackay Telegraph, I note a statement by Whitsunday Mayor Jennifer Whitney that: “Abbot point is an existing facility that is outside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, therefore it should be given the green light”.

Firstly, Abbot Point was built after the declaration of the GBRMP. The Abbot Point facility was commissioned in 1984. The GBRMP act was enacted in 1975 and the GBRWHA was nominated in 1981, so Abbot Point was built totally within the then existing GBRWHA and THE Mythical GBRMP, so in actual fact it is the Johnny-come-lately, not the other way round.

Secondly, and of much more importance, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park that she refers to is by its own definition a non-existent entity that is an entity in name only. By its own definition the GBRMP does not exist.

To quote a comparison to her statement, if a person has a farming property and has a house on it they should be allowed to build a tourist resort on it simply because

someone had previously builtt a house on it. Just because something exists does not give it the right to massively increase in size and when our environmental heritage is concerned it is more important to realise this.

The definition of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is described on the official Australian Government, Great Barrier Reef General Reference Map as follows: “GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK, excludes all Queensland Owned Islands, internal waters of Queensland and seas and submerged lands.” By this definition it is in name only and not a tangible entity unless the GBR is suspended between the surface and the e “land” underneath.

If you take away islands, seas, internal waters and submerged lands, you have only a vacuum and something that exists in name only.

Councillor Whitney seems to be taking the same stance as Gladstone Ports Corporation in that they refuse to accept that both Abbot Point and Gladstone are totally within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area which is defined on the same Australian Government plan thus: “The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, extends from the low water mark of the Mainland and INCLUDES all islands, Internal waters of Queensland and Seas and Submerged Lands”.

The GBRWHA zoning on the Great Barrier Reef is the only protection for the environment and our GBR Heritage.

Abbot Point may not be within the imaginary GBRMP but is certainly within the GBRWHA and as such should be acknowledged.

For political expediency some years ago, the government removed 10 or 11 areas along the coast from the imaginary GBRMP area and since then they have tried to argue that these places are not within the GBRMPA which has given people the mistaken impression that all is ok because the ports are not within these areas The Government and Port Authorities still refuse to acknowledge that the entire area of the GBRWHA right up to the low water mark of the mainland of Queensland is protected by the World Heritage Listing.

Peter Neilsen, Mt Larcom.

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Mackay-opoly is a sell-out Photo Amanda Balmer

The Mackay Telegraph’s Chris Alderman, Glenis Wilson, Leslie Luxon and Miranda Williams celebrate after spaces on the Mackay-opoly board sold-out in just three weeks.

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Mackay Telegraph sales director Glenis Wilson said the concept proved to be a real winner with businesses around Mackay.

“It was a totally different concept which I think appealed to people,” Ms Wilson said.

“It was completely out of the box and was good timing with Mackay celebrating its 150th birthday this year.

“Many prominent businesses see this game as a keepsake and they are going to be on it.”

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Ms Wilson said Mackayopoly was the first of many creative and unique concepts the Telegraph would offer advertisers.

“What we offer our advertisers will be innovative and creative advertising solutions,” she said.

“We have some more exciting promotions in the pipeline.”

Ms Wilson said it wouldn’t be long until people were playing Mackay-opoly.

As part of the promotion, The Mackay Telegraph will

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Contractor Kris Smith and Clarion Hotel Mackay general manager Shane Bowman are excited that construction has gotten underway.

IT is business as usual as construction workers move into the Clarion Hotel Mackay Marina to create an all weatherproof venue for guests, conventions and functions.

Construction work begun on Wednesday as part of Stage 1 of the hotel’s redevelopment with $1 million being spent on glass alone

to enclose the restaurant. “We’re expecting a 12-week build period‌ we hope to it open to the public in time for end of year weddings and in time for the work Christmas party season,â€? Clarion general manager Shane Bowman said. “We’ve spent a lot of money on glass bi-fold

doors to ensure we can enjoy our million dollar marina views at all times.�

Mr Bowman said he couldn’t stress enough that his business was not closed due to construction and the restaurant, Latitude 21, would be trading as normal. “While we have had to hold back function bookings during construction

there will not be any interruption to our accommodation, or the restaurant.

We will be operating as normal.�

A date is yet to be set for the construction of $25 million replica hotel which will boast an extra 120 rooms over 12 storeys adjacent to the current hotel.

Shirley Neilsen said. “There are a lot more unit developments being built in Mackay at the moment‌ they are in demand. “A lot of the developments are sold before the people in Mackay even know about it. Investor groups are snapping units simply because the returns are good for the outlay.â€?

Real Estate One Mackay agent Rhondah Macklin

said demand for units and apartments had increased in Mackay not only with buyers but also renters. “At the end of the day, we are all extremely busy people and the last thing we want to do to be is spending the limited free time we have in the backyard or spending hours cleaning a big house,� she said. “People want something

that’s easily maintained or very low maintenance.�

Ms Macklin said the unit market in Mackay was perfect for first homebuyers.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) released a report this week stating first homebuyers, who have been sitting on the sidelines, had returned to the property market and made up about 20% of all owner-occupied dwell-

ings financed in April.

According to the Office of State Revenue, about 5600 first homeowners’ boosts were paid to Queensland buyers in the March quarter this year – the highest level for two years.

For the full report on the REIQ March quarter unit and apartment figures, check out The Mackay Telegraph’s Residential lift-out.

First homebuyers snap-up units

By Cait Bester

THERE has been a surge in investors and firsthomebuyers pushing into the affordable end of the Mackay property market with unit and apartment sales spiking.

With “extremely� high rental returns and more affordable than a house, units and apartments across the city have become a popular

choice for property hunters with many first homebuyers taking the opportunity to cash-in on rising rents for a mortgage,while investors are seeing a capital investment opportunity. “Some of the rental returns are incredible‌ units and apartments are certainly in demand, especially with investors,â€? Virgo Patterson Reality Mackay Principal

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Local News FlashNews Review on motorcycle licence laws MOTORCYCLE licence laws are being reviewed in an effort to reduce the number of motorbike fatalities and crashes.

The announcement to review the current laws comes after a shocking double fatality on the Bruce Highway, south of Mackay, on 1 June and in May when a Cannonvale man died following a single vehicle crash on Crystal Brook Rd, near Proserpine.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson said the Queensland motorcycle licensing options, the Q-Ride and Q-SAFE assessment programs, had been referred to the Parliament’s Transport and Local Government Committee.

“A comprehensive review of the licensing process is needed as a result of motorcycle rider safety concerns,” he said.

“Motorbikes make up 3.7% of registered vehicles, yet in 2011 there were 45 motorcycle rider and pillion fatalities in Queensland which represents 16.7% of the Queensland road toll.

“To the end of May 2012, there were 27 motorcycle rider and pillion fatalities in Queensland, four greater than the same period for 2011 and two above the 2007-2012 average.

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Spectacular show

By Cait Bester

IT will be a case of who literally has more “horsepower” – motorbike or horse – when the two-wheeled vehicle and four-legged creature race.

Due to popular demand, the horse and motorbike challenge is back just in time for this year’s annual

Pioneer Valley Show tomorrow (Sunday).

The 17th Pioneer Valley Show is once again set to be a spectacular event with an exciting range of entertainment, rides and food.

“Our small band of dedicated volunteers has been working tirelessly to ensure our grounds are in pristine condition for the big day

and they have done a wonderful job,” Pioneer Valley Show acting publicity officer Jenny Fordham said.

“Our entertainment will keep everyone amused and entertained with shows scheduled every half an hour in our children’s entertainment area.”

Mrs Fordham said the horse and motorbike chal-

lenge was expected to be a “huge” hit.

“Riders will have to complete circuits to see which one can do it best,” she said.

“The highlight of the challenge will be Jessica Hamelink, our 2011 Miss Showgirl, who will be competing on horseback against the men on their motorbikes.”

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Sherry’s face painting.

The official opening of the show will be held at 3.30pm, hosted by Ms Hamelink with Christopher Peoles, 2011 Rural Ambassador and Miss Showgirl 2012 Mikaela Pullen performing official duties.

The grand parade will follow and this will feature the trade displays entries and prize winning horses and cattle.

Mirani State High School cheerleaders will be wowing the crowd in centre ring with a display of their athletic talents - a must see - and local artist Damien Agius will keep show-goers entertained in the food court area at lunch time and then again at the bar in the evening.

A country show experience would not be complete without the wood chopping events which will be on display from 8am with 27 local,

interstate and international axemen battling it out.

A team of New Zealand veterans will be competing in a Tran Tasman Tri Challenge event in centre ring at 2pm.

The show will close with a bang when the Force Equipment Service and Hire Fireworks display at 7pm lights up the night sky.

Exhibits for the Pavilion are accepted from 3.30pm to 6.30pm today and from 6.30am to 7.30am tomorrow.

Prepaid family passes are available from the Mackay Tourist Information Centre on Nebo Rd and Melba House at Marian for $35 which includes entry for two adults and family members up to the age of 14.

These passes are not available at the show gates.

General gate admission prices are $14 for adults and $7 for school students and aged pensioners.

The cattle competitions will be popular at this year’s show.

Pioneer Valley Show 6am: Show gates open 8am: Wood chopping events commence 2pm: Wood chopping a Tran Tasman Tri Challenge centre ring 3.30pm: The official open-

ing of the show and the grand parade will follow 6pm: The Horse and Motorbike challenge race 7pm: Force Equipment Service and Hire Fireworks display

27 competitors will wield their axes at this year’s Pioneer Valley Show.

Mackay Show to boast more rides than the Ekka S SHOW fever has hit M Mackay.

The carnies are rolling iinto town, showbags are ppacked and the smell of hhotdogs wafting through tthe air is only days away.

It can only mean one

thing – the annual Mackay Show is almost here.

Mackay Show Society secretary manager Steve Gavioli has promised this year’s show to be the best yet,claiming there will be more thrilling rides than

the Brisbane Ekka.

“A lot of extra planning has gone into this year’s show and everything is on track and we’re set for a great show,” Mr Gavioli said.

For the first time the

Ghost Riders from Brisbane will be attending the show but Mr Gavioli would not give too much away about it.

Mr Gavioli said the 500 Pavilion would be a talking point of the show and

a variety of fantastic entertainment was scheduled for the ring, interesting displays and exhibits along with the popular sideshow alley.

More than 30,000 showgoers are expected to walk through the gates over the

three days - June 19, 20 and 21.

Three days of non-stop entertainment is scheduled with interesting displays and exhibits, along with the ever popular Sideshow Alley.

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Local News A celebration of Indigenous culture IT’S almost time to celebrate the Indigenous culture of Australia. NAIDOC celebrations will kick off with an awards dinner and the Mackay community is encouraged to get involved.

The NAIDOC awards dinner, which will include the crowning of the 2012 Mr and Mrs NAIDOC,will be held at the Mackay PCYC on Saturday, 23 June from 5.30pm. For just $30 a ticket for adults, or $15 for students, you can dine on the all-you-can-eat buffet which will include seafood, soft drinks and alcohol.

The evening is open to the community and tickets must be pre-purchased from the PCYC and can be sold in tables of eight. NAIDOC week will officially kick off the following weekend with weeklong celebrations planned.

To book a ticket or a table at the awards night, phone the Mackay PCYC on 49423296 or for more information on celebrations visit www.naidoc.org.au.

Timomatic to ‘set off’ teens

By Cait Bester

I N T E R N AT I O N A L acclaimed artist Timomatic is coming to town and every underage teen is invited to rock out with him.

Expressionz, will once again host the under-18 event which will be held at the Mackay PCYC in July and Timomatic has confirmed he will “set off” Mackay’s teens.

“To have Timomatic come to Mackay and give us a show with his dances is amazing,” DJ Moses Smith said.

“There is no one that comes close to this guy in Australia – no one – we’re so lucky to be able to get him here especially at this stage in his career.”

Kid Benny, who is a wellknown North Queensland DJ, said the event aimed to bring teenagers together to have a good time without drugs or alcohol.

“We want to get teenagers off the street, show them that you don’t need alcohol or drugs to have a good time at a house party and getting arrested,” Mr Benny said.

“I remember when I used to go to blue light discos when I was a kid and I enjoyed going to them.

In fact, I started to DJing after going to a blue light disco.”

When it comes to entertainment for teenagers, regional towns such as Mackay have little to offer and there are very few opportunities to see live music or places to go for entertainment – something our big city teen cousins enjoy regularly.

But a small group of dedicated community members, driven by the power of music and with a passion to bring entertainment to Mackay’s underage teens, have done just that.

“We want to give our

young people something else to do with their time rather than going to parties and doing the wrong thing,” organiser Kevin Alberts said.

“We are very thankful for the support that has been thrown behind us as it has allowed us to take this even to another level – a level that

not even Brisbane has been able to take it to with their young ones.”

Expressionz will be held on July 14 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm and is open for teens aged 13-18. You don’t have to be at school to attend as long as you bring some form of identification. There

will be lots of giveaways and prizes to be won on the night.

Tickets for the event are now sale from the PCYC, Heath Paton Barber shop in Macalister St, Casphones (Canelands, near the new food court) or online at www.ticketbooth.com.au.

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Sun shines for Queen’s birthday THE weather was fine on the Queen’s birthday holiday and what better way to celebrate her majesty’s birthday – and the sunshine – than at the Mackay Harbour.

There were people heading out fishing, riding jet skis and walking their dogs at the Mackay Marina on Monday.

Mackay Telegraph photographer Amanda Balmer snapped some of the faces – including furry ones – at the popular spot.

Fletcher, Susie and Murray Jones head out to go spear fishing off Mackay.

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Lorraine, Nicole and Brendan Stone, with puppy Rambo, out celebrating Nicole’s birthday at the Mackay Marina.

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Bottle washes up a bit of Mackay history WHEN Jan Elvin noticed a glass bottle floating in the water near the mouth of Louisa Creek recently, she retrieved it to throw in the bin – until she noticed just how old it looked.

The green knob topglass bottle was inscribed with the words “P.Mullen trade mark registered Mackay” and a quick check of its history has revealed it could be almost 100 years old.

“I picked it up because I would hate to see someone cut their feet on it,” the Mount Pleasant retiree said.

“But then I realised how old it was, I thought I am not going to stick this in the bin.

“I got onto the Mackay Historical Society website and found a lot of information about it.

“This bottle is a tiny piece of Mackay’s history.”

It turns out the bottle once contained soft drink manufactured by Patrick Mullen from his factory located in Gregory St. The Irishman arrived in Queensland in 1890, starting work as a ploughman before becoming the licensee of the Caledonian Hotel on Nebo Rd before taking over the soft drink factory in the early 1900s.

The company existed between 1904 and 1913 producing “lemonade, sodawater and ginger ale obtainable in bottle or in bulk’ according to a 1905 newspaper ad that boasted the factory was the “leading aerated water factory of Mackay”.

Ms Elvin said Louisa Creek was once used to

off-load and load cargo and believes a thirsty worker may have thrown the empty bottle out during a hard day’s work.

“You can just imagine a fellow relaxing with a cool drink on his break and then throwing his empty away,’’ she said.

“Almost 100 years later it has surfaced, revealing a bit of Mackay’s history.”

The bottle will be kept with two others Ms Elvin has found, one with a date marking from 1925 and another brown handmade example that she is trying to find out information on.

“I am not a bottle collector as such,” she said.

“But this region has a fascinating history so I have decided to hang on to these as a reminder.”

Jan Elvin with some of her mystery bottles which have turned up some interesting details about Mackay’s history. Photo Amanda Balmer

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National NEWS

Molly Meldrum Music icon

FlashNews Fewer indigenous court appearances SYDNEY: Fewer indigenous people are appearing before NSW courts but they remain over-represented in the state’s legal system, new statistics reveal. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research says there has been a slight drop in the number of indigenous people appearing in NSW Local Courts and Children’s Courts in 2011 compared to the previous year.

Frank Walker to get state funeral SYDNEY: Former federal and NSW state MP Frank Walker (right) will be given a state funeral, Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced.

Mr Walker, who died at the age of 69, was federal Administrative Services minister in the Keating government.

Petrol on the way down again CANBERRA: Motorists can expect savings of up to 3c a litre on petrol in the next fortnight, following recent price drops. The average unleaded petrol price fell 1.5c to 143.6c a litre in the week ending June 10, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum.

Meldrum on mission over head injuries Recovering music icon overwhelmed by national support SYDNEY: Music icon Ian “Molly” Meldrum says he’s rearing to get back to work but is determined to use his experience to help others at risk of head injuries, particularly footballers.

Talking on Melbourne radio station 3AW, Meldrum told hosts Nick McCallum and Justin Smith he’s been really grateful for the overwhelming response he’s received from Australians of all ages.

He said it had been an education having such a long recovery time.

“Not being known as a patient person, I wanted to go back to work straight away,” Meldrum said.

He is also surprised at how many people have warned him to be more careful after the accident, he said.

“I live in Richmond (in Melbourne) and I go to the Richmond Plaza, and people stop me and ask how I am.

“After they’ve asked me how I am, they get this stern look on their faces and even wag their fingers at me and say, ‘Now

Gillard rejects claims in tourism adverts SYDNEY: Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected claims her government has bailed out car makers while turning its back on tourism.

Adverts were printed in major papers on Thursday accusing Ms Gillard of pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into steel and automotive industries while hitting tourism with new and increased taxes and charges.

Ms Gillard said efforts were being made to save jobs in many sectors.

“Right across the economy we are working to protect jobs,” she said.

“We did that during the days of the global financial crisis, and we are still

“Not being known as a patient person, I wanted to go back to work straight away.”

doing it now. Some industries are under pressure because of our high Aussie dollar, tourism among them, and we will keep working with the tourism industry to see what we can do.”

One tax mentioned in the ads was the government’s proposed increase in the departure tax to $55 from $47, which the industry has described as a cash grab that unfairly impacts trans-Tasman visitors.

Ms Gillard said the government had seen an opportunity to raise revenue without impacting the industry, and the increased payment at airports was for people going overseas.

– AAP

PERSONAL CAUSE: Molly Meldrum is drumming up awareness of head-injury risks.

Molly, no more getting up ladders, under ladders – in fact, forget ladders!’.”

Meldrum said he planned to talk with AFL and NRL management to express his new-found resolve to get head injuries taken more seriously, after

the education he received in their seriousness at the Epworth Hospital.

“It has frustrated me to see, because I’m a mad football fanatic you know, where it seems to take a bit of time before someone goes down on the

Picture: AAP

ground for help to arrive and sometimes the game goes on.

“I don’t think the crowd would mind at all if the game would stop for the player to get help straight away.”

– AAP

WEEKEND EDITION Saturday Edition

Chink in cane toad armour DARWIN: Scientists say they have found the best weapon yet to eradicate cane toads from isolated areas – using the amphibians’ own toxin against them.

Rick Shine, from the University of Sydney’s school of biological sciences, said the system was already trapping tens of thousands of cane toad tadpoles, and could see the toads eradicated from some areas.

“I think it is really exciting stuff,” Professor Shine said.

“In order to control toads you need to stop them breeding and this new method stops them from breeding.”

The technique relies on research that two years ago found cane toad tadpoles were attracted to the eggs of their own kind.

Prof Shine said the tadpoles probably sought out the eggs to kill off newly hatched tadpoles, which would otherwise compete for food.

“It is only local and isn’t going to eradicate cane toads from Australia,” Prof Shine said. “There are huge areas where it is just impossible to put traps in every water body.”

But he said in high conservation areas it could dramatically reduce cane toad numbers.

– AAP

NATO seeks help on cyber crime CANBERRA: NATO is looking to forge closer cooperation with Australia to combat cyber crime, highseas piracy and other emerging security threats.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen also declared he wanted to maintain close military ties with Australia after the war in Afghanistan winds down, including possible ongoing special forces collaboration.

In Australia for the first time as NATO chief, Mr Rasmussen said his top priority for his visit was to thank his host for its contribution in Afghanistan.

Mr Rasmussen also came to sign a political partnership agreement with Prime Minister Julia Gillard which maps out the future of NATO-Australian ties.

FORGING TIES: NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra.

Picture: AAP

“NATO-Australian cooperation is not as strange as it might appear at first sight,” Mr Rasmussen told

the National Press Club in Canberra.

“In fact, it makes perfect sense because we are like-

minded and we are singleminded when it comes to security.”

Mr Rasmussen said despite the geographical gulf, NATO and Australia had a keen interest in co-operating to address threats like terrorism, cyber crime and piracy.

Australia has been a target of both terrorists and hackers in the past and has a vital interest in ensuring sea lanes remain safe and open, he said.

But NATO and Australia must also remain prepared for future joint military engagements.

“We must also look to conduct more training, education and exercises together,” he said.

“I see particular scope for closer co-operation between our special forces.” – AAP

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Justice 32 years late Time doesn’t remove the pain of losing a child, but Lindy can smile again

SYDNEY: “A dingo has got my baby.” No brief Australian phrase has rung around the world for so long and been so widely disbelieved.

Thirty-two years, four inquests and a royal commission after Lindy Chamberlain screamed those words in a Northern Territory camping ground, one of Australia’s most infamous travesties of justice has been officially corrected on a death certificate.

The disappearance of baby Azaria held a nation, and a wider world, in a spell not only because it was so mysterious, or happened in the shadow of an icon like Uluru, but because it went to the heart of the human condition.

These cases always do.

How could a mother kill her own baby? How could she take a life that sprang from her own womb, in the face of the ingrained biological imperative to love and suckle and nurture?

Well, the truth is she didn’t.

The dingo did it, after all.

The Chamberlains have always known that, but now they can state it as an official fact. They have a death certificate to prove it.

It is an extremely important piece of paper in their

Phone hackers call up $16,000 chopper bill BRISBANE: Rescue helicopter service CareFlight Group has been attacked by phone hackers who ran up a $16,000 phone bill. The hackers gained access to Careflight’s telephone account through the organisation’s voicemail system and made international phone calls totalling $16,000 over 72 hours.

A night out in Sydney?

Cheaper than London

AT LAST: The new death certificate; the campsite Azaria was taken from; Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton outside court this week.

Pictures: AAP

lives, the single thing they have strived so long and hard to achieve.

Lindy spent three years behind bars before she was exonerated, don’t forget, and gave birth to her fourth child in jail.

And what of the nine-week-old girl who is at the centre of this tragic saga yet is so often forgotten? Azaria Chamberlain would have turned 32 this week.

Many life lessons can

be be drawn from the Chamberlains’ “terrifying and bitter” ordeal. Perhaps the two key ones are the need to judge impartially and the need to fight for justice no matter what.

Michael Chamberlain was imperious and inspiring when he said: “If you know you are right, never give up.

I cannot express strongly enough how important it is to pursue a just cause, even when it seems to be a mission impossible.”

Our Games no ‘Rolls-Royce’ GOLD COAST: The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games won’t be a “Rolls-Royce” affair, the Queensland government says.

As the new government works to rein in the state’s debt, Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey has warned spectator capacity at some venues will be reduced as part of a strong focus on keeping costs down.

But this didn’t seem to bother Commonwealth Games Federation president Tunku Imran in the least.

The Malaysian prince even offered to help identify areas where savings might be made.

“There is no need for a Rolls-Royce Games when

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not having white elephants, which is not productive at all.”

He even held out the prospect of tinkering with some of the promises made in the Gold Coast’s Games bid.

“If the organising committee comes up with proposals that will not impact the delivery of the Games, we will be very supportive,” he said.

Commonwealth Games Minister Ms Stuckey said it was Jann Stuckey important to be realistic about demand for tickets a Toyota will suffice,” he at events such as weight said. lifting.

“For example, we try not “I believe a lot of costs to put such a high Olympic- will be able to be trimmed style standard on some ser- back by sitting down with vices. the federation and being “We also feel you do not able to look at events spehave to have huge specta- cifically and venues to tor areas and we are always assess the genuine capacity trying to help host cities in need,” she said.

– AAP

Lindy ChamberlainCreighton says ambitious people pushing political agendas were responsible for falsely convicting her of her daughter’s murder.

She said she had experienced good and bad elements within the police and media.

“You’ve got those who had their own agendas and were determined to push those agendas,” she said.

She said she would reveal the full details of her story.

“There are a few names and as you know in Australia the truth is not a defence for libel and you have to wait for a few more people to drop off,” she said.

Pursuing a series of legal proceedings to clear her name and to establish what exactly happened to her daughter had cost her and her family a significant amount of money, she said.

– AAP

SYDNEY: NSW electricity bills may be on the rise, but a night out in Sydney remains a cheaper option for British tourists than living it up in London. Travel website TripAdvisor has ranked popular tourist cities according to how far the British pound will take you on a night out. Sydney is ranked ninth in the top 10 most expensive cities.

Lionel Richie to sing on The Voice SYDNEY: Team Joel has received a timely boost with confirmation that coach Joel Madden’s father-in-law Lionel Richie will perform at The Voice grand final. In another coup for the Nine ratings juggernaut, Richie will sing a duet with his daughter’s husband for the first time on tomorrow’s show.

Business tax cut a priority CANBERRA: Cutting the corporate tax rate will be a key priority for the federal government along with increasing labour mobility, after the conclusion of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s economic forum.

In her closing remarks to forum delegates, Ms Gillard said she had heard the business community “loud and clear” when it came to company tax rates.

“We see it as a priority for the next steps in tax reform, building on the government’s substantial record of tax reform,” she told the forum in Brisbane.

She said a cut in the tax rate would have to be affordable and would need to be funded by other changes in the business tax system.

“Let’s be very clear, from

Prime Minister Julia Gillard

today I want to see achieving this company tax rate reduction as the absolute top priority of the business tax working group.

“I want it to be the focus and I want it to be the outcome. I want it dealt with before the other business tax issues in the working group’s in-tray are dealt with.”

She said the aim would be to make business more competitive in the Asian Century.

The business tax working group was formed after last year’s tax forum.

Another key theme to emerge from the conference of more than 100 delegates from business, unions and the community was labour mobility.

Ms Gillard said there were thousands of jobs being created in the economy, but there were also areas where industries were struggling and jobs were being lost.

“It’s our collective task, as a matter of good economic management and good social policy, that we do our absolute best to match the demand for labour with those who seek employment,” she said.

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National NEWS FlashNews Baden-Clay tests given go-ahead BRISBANE: Police have successfully applied for a “non-intimate” forensic procedure on the husband of slain Brisbane woman Allison Baden-Clay. Gerard Baden-Clay, 41, on Thursday faced Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with one count of murder and one count of interfering with a corpse.

Kiwis join Aussies in Dry July for cancer SYDNEY: Aussies participating in the annual booze-free Dry July charity event will be joined

by New Zealanders for the first time this year. Australians and New Zealanders are being urged to say no to alcohol for a month, with money raised going to Auckland City hospital, as well as 19 Australian beneficiaries.

Saturday Edition

Ocean plan ‘the best’ Minister announces new marine reserves network

CANBERRA: Australia will lead the world on ocean protection, with plans to create a network of marine reserves that limits fishing, oil and gas exploration.

But commercial and recreational fishers predict coastal communities will be devastated by the loss of 36,000 jobs and more than $4 billion in lost revenue.

Environment Minister Tony Burke released the final plan for 44 marine parks, including the Coral Sea and the south-west coast of Western Australia.

The reserves will cover a third of Australian waters.

The reserves will limit fishing and some oil and gas exploration.

Mr Burke said the plan

would “turn a corner” on ocean protection.

“This is the biggest step forward the globe has ever seen,” he said. “We have decided to become the world leader in ocean protection.”

A 60-day consultation process will not be about shifting lines on maps but whether the proposal proceeds, Mr Burke said.

The “jewel in the crown” would be protection for the Coral Sea. Commercial fishermen and companies will have access to $100 million compensation.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the great Australian tradition of “dropping a line” in the sea won’t be threatened.

“People will still be able

to go and take their young son fishing,” she said, adding the plan would affect about 1 per cent of current commercial fishing activity.

But the Australian Marine Alliance, which represents commercial and recreational fishers, says 70 trawlers will go out of business.

“This is devastating and those that will suffer most will be coastal communities,” chief executive Dean Logan said.

Sunfish Queensland chief executive Judy Lynne believes the ban on commercial use will result in more foreigners fishing illegally.

“This is about a green push … it’s ridiculous,” she MARINE LIFE: Environment minister Tony Burke speaks in said.

– AAP front of a white tip reef shark at Sydney Aquarium. Picture: AAP

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WHAT’S NEW • WHAT’S THE BUZZ • WHO AND WHY

• FIND OUT ALL IN SERIOUSLY SOCIAL

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and coming soon Missy Higgins

Dazzles audiences with her new album Pages 36

Sydney Hotshots prepare to wow Mackay Page 29

Caught out in town Have we got your photo?

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Matthew McConaughey gets hitched Page 38

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What’s On Gig Guide

Andergrove Tavern Friday: Live music from 9pm with Channel 5 Saturday: Wallabies v Wales LIVE from 8pm, live music from 10pm with Alternate Drop Sunday: Free pool all day

Karaoke Under the Stars:

Wednesday 20 June: Kate O’Reillys Irish Bar, 8pm Friday 22 June: South Suburban Bowls Club, 7.30pm; CBD Hotel McGuires, 9pm

Ambassador:

Saturday: DJ Jeffrey 4pm Sunday: DJ Jeffrey 4pm

Harrup Park:

Big Screen Sport all Weekend including Monday Night Football

Envy:

Wednesday: Wet T Wednesday with DJ Maverick Thursday: Thirsty Thursday with DJ Avid Friday: DJ Blaze Saturday: DJ Blaze

North East Party House

to rock arts festival T

HE Mackay Festival of Arts has grown over the years into what is now an amazing event.

For two weeks in July, the town comes alive with performances of all genres.

From theatre to comedy and Burlesque, there is something for everyone.

Performing on Saturday July 13 at the festival’s ‘Silver Science Fiction Party’ are Melbourne sensation North East Party House, a six piece psyche-

delic dance rock band who are fast gaining a reputation as party rockers who take no prisoners.

In early 2010, the band began playing warehouse parties and local venues and quickly gained a following based on their reputation for delivering high energy live shows with smooth and far out party tunes.

A demo version of the band’s track ‘Dusk’ gained blog attention and local airplay, eventually winning Triple J’s Unearthed com-

petition and being invited to play at the Pyramid Rock Festival 2010; a huge honour for any group.

The band’s first EP was recorded over three months with engineer/producer Malcolm Besley in various beach houses, bedrooms and makeshift studios.

The boys are now touring the country, with a pit stop in Mackay, so get ready for their unique mix of smooth lead vocals, intricate guitar hooks and driving party bass lines.

Show INFO Who/What: North East Party House @ the ‘Silver Science Fiction party’ Where/When: Friday, July 13 at the MECC Tickets: Adult: $50, Concession: $45, Friends of the MECC/Festival: $45, VIP Ticket: $150.

For tickets visit the MECC website at www.mackayecc.com.au

North East Party House are among the bands performing at this year’s Festival of Arts.

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Friday: DJ Maverick Saturday: DJ Maverick Sunday: DJ Maverick

Gordis:

Thursday: Karaoke with Natasha Friday: Karaoke with Natasha Saturday: Karaoke with Natasha

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Sunday 17 June: : CBD Hotel Foundation Game, 1pm Sunday 17 June: South’s Leagues Club Foundation game, 6pm Old Railway Hotel The Country Pub in the Heart of Town

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Wednesday: Acoustic Night all welcome Thursday: Latin Madness Dancing, 7pm Friday: Red & Chris, from 7.30pm Saturday: Free pool all day Sunday: Jam session hosted

by Ma Baker - from 2pm

A musical to celebrate Mackay’s 150th birthday Show INFO Who/What: Mackay Musical Comedy Players, Musical Afternoons Where/When: Saturday June 23, 2pm at the Pinnacle Playhouse.

Tickets: $15 (including afternoon tea).

Pre-purchased at Hamiltons Florist, 114 Victoria Street or at the door on the day.

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IES in the Valley, a glass of wine and a good laugh.Sounds pretty good to me.

As part of Mackay’s 150th Anniversary celebrations, the Mackay Musical Comedy Players are presenting five Musical afternoonsaround the Mackay area. The plan is to celebrate 150 years of Mackay’s history with a reflective journey over Mackay Musical Comedy Players’ almost 50 year association as a provider of musi-

cal theatre in the region. The cast, which includes 12 kids and 20 adults, have already donned the costumes and make-up to perform atWalkerston and Seaforth and now it is Pinnacle’s turn for some truly local Mackay entertainment. “It’s a great opportunity for Mackay residents to head up the valley, grab one of Pinnacle’s famous pies for lunch and then spend an enjoyable afternoon with some quality entertainment,” said Mackay Musical

Comedy Players publicity officer, Andrea Bye. “The performance has parts from a number of different shows. It could be a particular song we like or anything; the show is a lot of fun.”

The selection of songs is vast, with tunes from many of the old favorites. Jesus Christ Superstar, Carousel, West Side Story, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Wizard of Oz just to name a few.

Mackay Comedy Players are ready to perform in a special historical performance in the valley this weekend.

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ADIES of Mackay, this one’s is for you.

Start thinking of an excuse to get the girlfriends together next Friday night because you know what they say; there is nothing wrong with a harmless perve.

Sydney Hot Shots’ new show ‘Funtasia’ is heading to Glenella, with a brand spunky new line-up of Sydney’s hottest men, performing in what is being called ‘this year’s best night of entertainment’.

The audience will enjoy a range of entertainment during the two hour show, including a variety of games and competitions.

Lucky ladies are invited on stage for the chance to win fantastic prizes and for some up close and personal attention from the Hotshots.

Mackay Telegraph reporter Tom Williams caught up with Sydney Hot Shots MC Stuart Ikin, as the boys were preparing for a show in Cairns.

What can a Mackay lady look forward to at one of the Sydney Hot Shots shows?

It is the most entertaining night they will ever have.

They get to perve on the guys, it’s full of comedy and a few laughs. We try and base it mostly on audienceparticipation.

It is all about the girls having fun - we do all kinds of

things like hens nights, birthdays all that kind of stuff as well as the live shows. It is all about them (audience) so we try and include as much audience participation as possible.

And husbands shouldn’t be worried?

Absolutely not, I think the husbands should be encouraging their wives to come along to the show. It is more of an entertaining and comedy show than anything else.

Is being a Sydney Hotshot a pretty prestigious title?

Do the guys work hard to stay in shape?

Yeah the guys all train and diet super hard, I am proud of them.

Is it always the same group of guys who travel with the Sydney Hot Shots?

Nah, the line-up is always changing. There are guys that

Stuart Ilkin

Sydney Hot Shots MC

“We have all types of ladies come to the shows, from 18 to 80. We had an 85-year-old woman at the show the other night.”

go and come back, there is a big turnover of guys. A lot of guys out there want to do it, so you have to make sure you have the right group of guys and you have to keep changing the show constantly.

What type of bloke are you looking for to join the team?

You have to have a bit of larrikin in you to do it, but you don’t want just a raging lunatic on stage.

You want someone who appreciates the job and realises that it is not about them, it is about the girls in the audience, they are the ones coming to see the show.

She loved it, I think the older they are the more fun they have, the more they seem to enjoy the show.

What got you into being the MC at the shows?

It was the travel side of things for me, I wanted to travel and see the country. You meet so many nice people and we always get looked after.

Have you always been into entertainment work?

No I used to do security work and I started as the roadie for the Sydney Hot Shots. After that I kind of just fell into being the MC and I haven’t looked back.

It is a great job, a fun job.

I am lucky to find something fun to do and stick with it.

Has the crew been to many overseas locations?

We have been to New Zealand, Canada, America and we are looking at going to Europe next year.

Are there different reactions from the audiences in different countries?

Yeah, Australian girls are the best by far though; they really know how to have a good time.

And the girls differ from places in Australia too; it is always the country girls who

Does the team have other jobs or is this a full-time gig for everyone?

It is a full-time job for all of us; we spend a lot of time touring – anywhere between four and seven shows a week.

It is hard work, but I think it is one of the best jobs any single male could have.

If you had a family it would be a bit harder because we are always on the road.

What are the ages of women you usually get to the shows?

We have all types of ladies come to the shows, from 18 to 80.

We had an 85-year-old woman at the show the other night.

And did she have a good time?

The Sydney Hotshots are ready to entertain Mackay.

have the best time. (Laughs) And I tell you what, Mackay has never disappointed us either.

Is it ever difficult to pry the girls away from the hot shots guys at the end of the night?

Not really, majority are there just to have a bit of fun. Not to me much anyway (laughs) I don’t really have that problem.

And do the guys get down to the birthday suits?

I don’t want to give too much away. I get to keep my clothes on and that’s all that matters (laughs).

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Missy Higgins dazzles the album charts A

fter five years out of the music business Missy Higgins’s new album The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle has topped this week’s ARIA Album Chart.

It’s the 28-year-old Melbourne singer’s third ARIA number one album following 2007’s On A Clear Night and her 2004 debut The Sound of White.

Keith Urban’s album The Story So Far has stayed in its number two place but the biggest drop in this week’s charts is John Mayer’s album Born and Raised, which finished seventh after debuting at number one a week ago.

Seal, who appears alongside Urban on the Nine Network’s The Voice, also climbed into the top 10 album charts with his Hits finishing in eighth.

Flo Rida continues his dominance on the singles chart with Whistle, which has spent six weeks in the top spot.

The Voice contestant Darren Percival has debuted on the charts in sixth position with his version of I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) and The Fighter by Gym Class Heroes Featuring Ryan Tedder has climbed from 13th to eighth.

However, Guy Sebastian’s latest offering, Gold, disappeared from the top 10 to finish 18th on the Australian ARIA singles chart.

Urban continues to hold number one spot on the Australian country chart with The Story So Far but new entry Thirty Miles West by Alan Jackson has debuted in second place.

Ahead of their September

tour, country music trio Lady Antebellum is proving popular with two songs in the top 10 Country Charts - Need You Now in fifth place and Own The Night in ninth.

Meanwhile, the Dixie Chicks’s The Essential has made it to 10th from 16th place last week. -AAP

Missy Higgins new album has dazzled music lovers, shooting straight to the top of the charts.

Photo Tracey Nearmy, AAP

Australian SINGLES Chart

Australian ALBUMS Chart

Australian COUNTRY Chart

1(1) Whistle - Flo Rida (ATL/WAR) 2(2) Payphone - Maroon 5 Feat. Wiz Khalifa A&(M/UMA) 3(3) Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen (INR/UMA) 4(4) Back In Time - Pitbull (RCA/SME) 5(5) Don’t Wake Me Up - Chris Brown (RCA/SME) 6(-) I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) Darren Percival (UMA) 7(6) Lego House - Ed Sheeran (ATL/WAR) 8(13) The Fighter - Gym Class Heroes Feat. Ryan Tedder (ATL/WAR) 9(7) Starships - Nicki Minaj (UNI/UMA) 10(9) Where Have You Been - Rihanna (DEF/UMA)

1(-) The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle - Missy Higgins (ELEV/UMA) 2(2) The Story So Far - Keith Urban (CAP/EMI) 3(3) Up All Night - One Direction (SYCO/SME) 4(6) + - Ed Sheeran (WAR) 5(4) The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap (LIB/UMA) 6(-) Thirty Miles West - Alan Jackson (SME) 7(1) Born And Raised - John Mayer (COL/SME) 8(13) Hits - Seal (WAR) 9(5) Ceremonials - Florence + The Machine (ISL/UMA) 10(3) 21 Adele (XL/INE)

1(1) The Story So Far - Keith Urban (CAP/EMI) 2(-) Thirty Miles West - Alan Jackson (SME) 3(2) Two Worlds Collide - The McClymonts 4(3) Blown Away - Carrie Underwood (ARI/SME) 5(10) Need You Now - Lady Antebellum (CAP/EMI) 6(8) The Essential Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash (COL/ SME) 7(6) Fearless - Taylor Swift (BIG/UMA) 8(5) Tuskegee - Lionel Richie (UNI/UMA) 9(11) Own The Night - Lady Antebellum (CAP/EMI) 10(16) The Essential - Dixie Chicks (SME)

Usher is among a small group of elite pop artists to emerge during the past decade. Photo John Shearer, AP Images

Usher’s looking in strong form

By Mesfin Fekadu

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EW YORK, AP - In the past decade, Usher, along with Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, was part of an elite group of pop acts who released back-toback albums that were epic and masterful.

He kicked off the new millennium with 8701, an album full of R&B gems that became enduring staples.

Though it’s nearly impossible to follow an album like that with something even better, he did with Confessions: The 2004 blockbuster was his superstar-making album and still ranks as one of the top 10 best-selling discs ever.

These days, Usher still racks up hit singles (OMG, Love In This Club to name a few), but he hasn’t produced an album as brilliant since.

And he still hasn’t. But the overall entertaining Looking 4 Myself is his best attempt at making magical music following Here I Stand and Raymond v Raymond, lacklustre albums saved by a few sterling songs.

Usher’s 14-track set is a multi-genre affair: There are mid-tempo grooves like Show Me, as well as bedroom R&B (Dive), rhythmic hip-hop (Lemme See), upbeat pop (Twist) and electro-dance numbers (Scream, Numb, Euphoria).

But the be-all-things-to-

all-people approach doesn’t always work: Scream, the current single produced by Max Martin, is like everything else on top 40 radio.

Like many of Chris Brown’s Euro-flavoured jams, this one could easily be performed by another act. It’s flavourless and generic - words normally not used to describe Usher’s music.

Usher sounds better on Numb and Euphoria, both written and produced by Swedish Mafia House and KlasAhlund, the main producer behind Swedish dance singer Robyn. Still, those songs don’t come close to Yeah! or even Without You with David Guetta.

The producers on the album range from Pharrell to will. iam, though Jermaine Durpri, the mastermind behind much of 8701 and Confessions, is missing (clearly a reunion is needed, stat).

Still, Overall, Looking is a hit: The title track, which features Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun, is amazing, Rick Ross adds to the greatness of Lemme See and Lessons for the Lover is Usher doing R&B like it should be done.

CHECK THIS TRACK OUT: I.F.U. - a bonus track that stands for I’m freaking you - has a dope beat, Usher’s falsetto and hand claps that mirror Rihanna’s Birthday Cake.

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Celebrity News Local News Shankman’s tears over Cyrus’ engagement LOS ANGELES, WENN - The Last Song producer Adam Shankman cried when he heard Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s engagement news after watching their love blossom on the set of the film.

The stars began dating after they met while working on the movie in 2009, and the Australian actor cemented their relationship by proposing to Cyrus last month.

Shankman admits he was so overwhelmed when he read about their engagement that he burst into tears.

“I sort of want a finder’s fee for Miley Cyrus and

Liam Hemsworth. I cannot tell you. It made me cry,” he told People.com.

“I remember that first day of shooting when they first kissed and Miley walked by my sister (producer Jennifer Gibgot) after they shot the kissing scene. She goes, ‘This is gonna work’.

“I’ll tell you what’s so great. That thing about opposites attract. Their fundamental core values are the same, but he’s really mellow and she’s really hyper. So it really works together. It’s extraordinary, and I’m so happy.”

Shankman added: “I’m scared at how beautiful those children are going to be.”

LONDON, CM - Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr and her husband, actor Orlando Bloom, often argue over who’s going to change their son’s nappy.

The couple welcomed baby Flynn in January last year.

Kerr says she is impressed at the interest Bloom takes even in the less desirable tasks of parenthood.

“It’s wonderful, Orlando’s so hands-on,” she said in an interview with British publication Fabulous. “He likes to get in there and do as much as he can. I’m very lucky.

We love it - now we argue

Bieber fans throng Mexico City’s plaza

By Isaac Garrido

MEXICO CITY, AP Hordes of school-skipping “tween” girls and their parents streamed into Mexico City’s historic main plaza Monday jostling for the best spots at a free concert by teen superstar Justin Bieber that was expected to draw 200,000 people.

The grey and reddish stones of the Zocalo were covered in a sea of purple as the mainly 10- to 14-year-old crowd paid homage to what is reported to be Bieber’s

Miranda and Orlando’s happy nappy clashes about who’s changing the diaper!”

Kerr, 29, said becoming a mother had changed her and these days she puts her family before her career choices.

“I made the decision to spend 60 per cent of my time with Flynn and 40 per cent working, which means I’m very picky about what I will do,” she said.

“And I make sure it works with the family. I’m at my happiest when I’m with my husband and my son. Waking up with my son and my husband in bed - there’s nothing better.”

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favourite colour. Under a hot afternoon sun, girls trundled through security checkpoints with hats and umbrellas, staking claim to some of the roughly 80,000 spots allocated in the plaza itself. An additional 120,000 or more were expected to watch on giant TV screens erected on nearby streets.

Fernanda Gutierrez Aparicio, a 13-year-old said she spent a week camping out with her mother on a nearby street in hopes of being among the first to enter.

She said they returned home

only to bathe and look after Fernanda’s 15-year-old sister, who recently had surgery.

But her mother, Adriana Martinez, 41, gave up on trying to get her daughter into the front rows because of the press of other fans.

“I was really disappointed. When we got up front, people were crushing you, not letting you breathe,” Martinez said. Even hours before the concert, “People were jostling each other and it got to the point that you couldn’t move.”

To Fernanda, it was all worth it - even missing the week of classes leading up to the two-hour concert that was to open with Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen and Mexican DJs 3BallMTY. “I told my teacher that I wasn’t going to school and not to expect me in class for a few days, because I was going to be out supporting my idol,” Fernanda said.

Fernanda most wanted to hear Bieber sing That Should Be Me, which pretty much reflects her feelings about the Canadian singer.

“I want to be Selena Gomez, to be with him,” she cooed, referring to Bieber’s girlfriend.

Authorities said they would have more than 5000 police on hand, partly to prevent the sort of crush that injured 40 Bieber fans at a free concert in Oslo, Norway, in late May.

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Celebrity News Matthew McConaughey dresses up for big day LOS ANGELES, CM/ AFP - Actor Matthew McConaughey has married his longtime girlfriend, Brazilian model CamilaAlves, according to People magazine.

The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Texas before close friends and family, including their two young children, Levi and Vida, with Alves taking the groom’s last name to become CamilaMcConaughey, the actor’s rep has told the magazine. McConaughey, 42, and Alves, 30, were engaged in December but kept the date of the wedding secret.

McConaughey looked like “an old Hollywood movie star” swapping his usual casual shorts and T-shirt for a three-piece black Dolce &Gabbana tuxedo at his romantic sunset ceremony.

Alves also looked stun-

ning in a gown handmade by her favourite Brazilian designer and white Stuart Weitzman high heels.

“Matthew looked so handsome, like an Old Hollywood movie star,” a guest told People. “And Camila was just glowing and beautiful.”

Reese Witherspoon, who stars alongside McConaughey in the new movie Mud, was among the guests to witness the intimate nuptials, which were reportedly kept a secret until the last minute.

Celebrations took place over three days at the couple’s Oak Estate home, with guests staying in luxury tents complete with air conditioning, beds, white fur rugs and outdoor seating.

During the weekend, people lounged in hammocks, played lawn games and sipped chilled beers.

Rihanna is fine, according to dad

LONDON, WENN - Pop star Rihanna’s dad has spoken out to silence rumours about the singer’s health, insisting she’s fine.

The singer, who’s real name is Robyn Fenty, sparked fears for her wellbeing last week after axing a planned trip to the UK. It came just weeks after she uploaded a snap to her Twitter page showing her hooked up to an intravenous drip in hospital and amid reports she’s

struggling with exhaustion and other medical issues.

A representative for the star insisted Rihanna cancelled the UK trip to spend time with her family, and her father Ronald has now reassured fans she’s okay.

“When I saw the pictures on Twitter I was worried like everyone else. But the truth is she was suffering from flu and exhaustion,” he’s told Britain’s Sunday Mirror.

“She’d also lost a pound or

two in weight and just wasn’t feelling well. Even so, I sat her down and said she needed to take things easy. I told her it was important to chill out a bit, look after herself and not take too much on for a while (a break) is just what she needs.

“Robyn is a smart, tough girl and is fine now. She has a good team around her and friends and family who will make sure she is OK,” he said.

Lohan blames brakes failure for crash LOS ANGELES, WENN - Lindsay Lohan blames a mechanical fault for her car crash on Friday, according to a new report.

The Mean Girls actress was treated in hospital for minor injuries after her hired Porsche collided with a truck on the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles.

The driver of the 18-wheeler trailer truck, identified only as James, told TMZ. com the accident happened after Lohan swerved into the lane he was occupying and crashed into his vehicle from behind.

Now a friend of the shaken actress has revealed Lohan slammed on the brakes when she realised a collision was imminent, but the Porsche failed to slow

down and she was powerless to prevent the collision.

But James is still adamant the actress was at fault, telling TMZ, “I was already in that lane. The witnesses that came and left me their information said this woman was flying on the freeway... She came over and hit the back of the truck. There’s even a video... of this whole incident. I was going about 40 miles an hour (64 km/h) ... (and) I felt a nice-size jolt.”

Lohan, who totalled the Porsche in the crash, is co-operating with police, according to her spokesman Steve Honig.

“She has answered all their questions and provided them with everything they have asked for,” he said.

Baldwin used his fame to market cleaners NEW ORLEANS, AP Stephen Baldwin has testified that no one asked him to invest any capital or join Kevin Costner in lobbying BP to use oil clean-up devices that the two actors were touting in the aftermath of the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

But Baldwin told a court on Monday he had used his celebrity to market and promote the oil-separating centrifuges while he also worked on a documentary about America’s worst offshore oil spill.

“When you’re famous, it opens doors and things like that,” said Baldwin, the youngest brother of actor Alec Baldwin.

Baldwin and friend SpyridonContogouris sued Costner and business partner Patrick Smith, claiming they

were duped into selling their shares of the company that marketed the devices to BP and were cheated out of millions of dollars.

Baldwin, who received $US500,000 ($A508,983) for his shares, said he would have held out for much more if he had known the company had agreed to an $US18 million deposit on a $US52 million order for 32 centrifuges.

On Friday, Costner said he never saw Baldwin contribute anything to the company.

Costner also recalled that Ocean Therapy Solutions CEO John Houghtaling had begged Baldwin and Contogouris not to sell their shares shortly before BP committed to buying the devices.

Baldwin described himself as a “door opener” for Houghtaling.

“My job was to market and promote,” Baldwin said. “I had no responsibilities relevant to getting the devices in the water.”

Like Costner, Baldwin said his primary interest was to protect the coast from the spill.

“I wanted the machines to work,” he said. “Make some money? Great. Not my first motivation.”

Baldwin, whose testimony will resume on Tuesday, said he had offered to give up five per cent of his ownership stake in Ocean Therapy Solutions to appease Costner when the business partners first negotiated their ownership interests in the fledgling company. Costner had felt “undervalued” when the terms were first discussed, Baldwin recalled.

Baldwin and Contogouris claim they were excluded from a June 2010 dinner meeting at which BP executive Doug Suttles committed to ordering the centrifuges.

Baldwin said he had relied on Contogouris’s advice when they sold their shares in the aftermath of that meeting.

He said he had no reason to believe a deal was imminent.

A lawyer for Smith asked Baldwin why he believed $US500,000 was a fair return on his shares.

“Spyro told me it was,” Baldwin said.

Contogouris sold his shares for $US1.4 million.

BP deployed a few of the centrifuges on a barge in June 2010. The company capped the well the following month, and it was permanently sealed in September 2010.

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Racing TAB CODE

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Ipswich races TODAY

Race one RACING HEART (R L Heathcote) 5g By Show A Heart - Miss Exec (33:9-5-5): Run off his legs when resuming 6-1/2 len 15th (54.5) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Struggling 9-1/2 len 7th (56.5) Pepperwood 1500m E Farm Spear Chief heavy trk June 2. Won only start this circuit earlier in career. Fitter for recent racing. Likely improver.

LAKE GEORGE (J P Morrisey) 6g By Pentire - Turtle Beach (24:7-4-1): Fought on well but no match 1-1/4 len 2nd (57.0) Angel Of Mercy 1600m D’ben (Bm90) May 12. Did nothing 10-1/4 len 9th (54.0) Pepperwood 1500m E Farm Spear Chief heavy trk June 2. Recent form patchy.

Might improve if he strikes firmer surface.

BRAVE THE WAY (A E Bailey) 5g By Falbrav - La Belle Diamante (30:6-6-3): Never threatened 7-1/2 len 11th (56.0) Audacious Spirit 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Struggling 9-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Pepperwood 1500m E Farm Spear Chief heavy trk June 2. Getting up to suitable trip. Can improve with better going here.

ROSAGAZE (L J Mayfield-Smith) 5m

By Intergaze - El Darosa (12:5-2-0): Too wet for her liking 3-1/4 len 8th (54.0) Hour Of Peril 1200m Gold Coast (Bm90) heavy trk May 5. Wouldn’t settle and paid the price 7-1/2 len 9th (55.5) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Won only start here. This looks a bit easier. Can make amends.

TELESTO WARRIOR (M J Lakey) 7g

By Telesto - Saucy Broc (46:8-6-4): Rounded them up turn and powered clear 4 len win (53.0) Ausworld, Freton 1666m Ipswich (Bm85) heavy trk May 5.

Checked turn and did good job to hit line strongly 1-1/4 len, sht hd 3rd (52.5) Angel Of Mercy, Lake George 1600m D’ben (Bm90) May 12. Four time winner here and hasn’t looked back since stepping up to mile. Only has to cope with five weeks between runs to keep them honest.

DEACON (David Murphy) 8g By Zabeel - Trolley Dolly (50:10-4-5): Spelled after 5-1/4 len 2nd (57.0) Izacat 1800m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) slow trk Dec 26. Needed the run first up 3-1/4 len 6th (59.0) Fear No Other 1200m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 16. Extra journey with less weight in his favour.

Improved showing wouldn’t totally shock.

GREY ASSIGNMENT (K C Wood) 5g

By Refuse To Bend - Tough Assignment (26:5-7-1): Hit line strongly when resuming 3-3/4 len 6th (55.5) Excellantes 1200m D’ben C6 May 12. Kept finding line after copping some buffeting vital stage 2-1/4 len 8th (57.5) Raise Up 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26. Good thing beaten on this day last year. Will take holding out.

RIVER OF SALVATION (David Pfieffer) 5g By Don Eduardo - Run For Roses (18:5-4-3): Led and held on for 1/2 nk win (57.5) In Excess, Devon 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Showed pace but couldn’t go on 4-1/4 len 7th (54.5) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Go forward type. The drier the track, the better his prospects.

ON FACE VALUE (S B Laming) 4h By Face Value - Rapid Dent (18:3-0-4): Resumed with 4-3/4 len 8th (59.0) Run With Me 1350m Ipswich C3 Plt dead trk May 7. Battled away ok 1-3/4 len 5th (54.5) Raise Up 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26. Better suited this trip and makes his own luck. Value hope.

Race two

MAFIA PRINCESS (R W Bradshaw) 2f

By Hidden Dragon - Eureka Blues (14:40-1): Aiming for hat-trick after 1-3/4 len win (53.5) Interject, Havasnip 1200m Gold Coast 2yo slow trk May 26 and len win (55.0) Harlequin’s Gold, Pure Reality 1000m Sunshine Coast 2yo slow trk June 8. In peak form and fitness. Rates highly despite outside alley.

CALDETES (M J Dunn) 2g By Jet Spur - Agape (1:0-1-0): Resuming. Raced greenly and hung out at debut 3/4 len 2nd (56.5) Top Rada 1110m D’ben 2yo dead trk Oct 29 before spell. Kept on ice since 1/2 nk 2nd Kainji Rock 1020m D’ben barrier trial Feb 14. Showed ability when last in work. Follow any positive leads in betting.

INFAMOUS (R J Macrae) 2g By Elusive Quality - Dawnie Dancer (3:1-0-0): Blew start and did well to recover for first up len win (52.5) Mac’s Addiction, Little Rip Snorter 800m Ipswich Mdn Plt heavy trk May 5. Dreadful 15 len 14th (56.0) Tinszelda 1100m Scone Inglis 2yo May 18. Last run was too bad to be true. Worth another chance.

READ ALL ABOUT ME (Ms G Heinrich) 2g By All Bar One - Feature Article (5:01-2): Did it tough and felt the pinch when resuming 8 len 8th (57.0) Regular 1100m Ipswich 2yo Plt dead trk May 7. Never likely 12-1/4 len 7th (57.0) Sookie 1110m D’ben 2yo Mdn dead trk May 30. Has poor habit of missing start. Take on trust.

MOMENT OF IMPACT (Ms G Heinrich) 2g By Choisir - Diva In Red (1:0-0-0): Resuming. Held on ok after leading at debut 3-1/4 len 4th (58.0) Platinum State 1200m E Farm 2yo Mdn Jan 11 before spell. Showed ability at initial campaign. Market watch advised.

NIELLO’S GIFT (Steven O’Dea) 2c By Niello - Snappy Gift (4:1-1-0): Resuming.

Never likely 4-3/4 len 10th (57.0) Tear It Up 1200m E Farm 2yo dead trk Mar 3. Spelled after lacklustre 6-1/4 len 9th (57.5) Holey Gadoley 1350m D’ben 2yo dead trk Mar 10. Impressive winner here three runs back. Don’t sell him short.

ZIONIC (G K Taylor) 2g By Lion Heart Maizcay Miss (4:0-1-2): Raced greenly and spelled after 3/4 len 2nd (56.0) Radiant Joy 1100m Rockhampton 2yo dead trk Feb 9. Resumed with tidy sht nk, 1/2 len 3rd (55.0) Hold That Thought, Frozen Crest 1100m Rockhampton 2yo Mdn May 31. Bit tougher here but will strip fitter. Not the worst.

FANTISHA (Steven O’Dea) 2f By Collate - Spurring (2:1-0-1): Resuming. Created big impression at debut 6-1/2 len win (55.0) Abbalac, Platinum Peaks 1200m Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn dead trk Mar 11. Ran home well hd, 3/4 len 3rd (55.0) Midnight Fury, Holey Gadoley 1350m D’ben 2yo heavy trk Mar 24 before spell.

This looks suitable first up target. Only has to cope with wide alley to make her presence felt.

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12.10 Optus Bus. Ctr Ipswich Mile 1666m (Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 90 $50,000

1 13s07 Racing Heart tcw (7) K Matheson (a3) 2 s7029 Lake George dw (4) L Cassidy 3 80s08 Brave The Way dw (3) G Colless 4 1s089 Rosagaze tw (6) Ms M Vance (a3) 5 61113 Telesto Warrior tcdw (2) Ms B Richardson (a3) 6 652s6 Deacon d (1) R Mc Mahon 7 24s68 Grey Assignment cw (8) C Munce 8 31317 River Of Salvation wn (5) J Ford 9 10s85 On Face Value dn (9) J Byrne

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60 11.00 57 5.00 55.5 7.00 54 21.00 54 54 54 54 54

12.45 XXXX Gold Grange Plate

4.20 31.00 5.50 3.00 5.50

1100m

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Mafia Princess dwn (17) Caldetes (8) G Colless Infamous tw (15) L Cassidy Read All About Me (5) D Browne Moment Of Impact (11) R Mc Mahon Niello’s Gift t (13) C Munce Zionic b (10) Fantisha b (16) R Wiggins Optionality b (12) Abbalac dw (14) P Hammersley Shazzle Pazzle (6) Ms Amy Taylor Splendent Choice (4) J Taylor Lillabelle (1) A Spinks Strutter b (9) J Byrne Written Eleison (3) G Cooksley EMERGENCIES 16 45512 Apache Cloud b (7) 17 0s524 Lady Of Capri (2) M Walker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

60511 2s 8s10 32s87 4s 2109s s42s3 13s 32350 27217 24s21 18 43481 35 5

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1.20

58.5 57.5 57.5 57 56.5 56.5 56.5 56 56 55.5 55.5 55.5 54 54 54 54 54

Ray White Ipswich Dash

11.00 2.50 13.00 31.00 31.00 13.00 13.00 3.00 9.00 26.00 26.00 6.50 31.00 31.00 51.00 51.00 31.00

1100m

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

33011 0s531 1s173 14186 1130s 11451 67591 21459 s2140 5250s 19242 7s246 47s33 10s55

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Trail Boss tdw (5) K Matheson (a3) Aquatorial d (10) L Cassidy Rocker tdw (9) G Colless Altai Warrior c (1) R Wiggins Amber Ale twb (6) P Hammersley Greyzeel w (13) E Wilkinson Innocent Jack dwh (12) G Cooksley Norocos dw (7) J Byrne Cryon dw (2) P Holmes Startsmeup (8) J Lloyd Tallyho c (4) J Ford Tunahog cwb (11) Ms M Vance (a3) Liesele t (14) C Munce Pretty Composed tw (3) M Hellyer

59 57.5 57.5 56 56 56 56 55.5 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5 52.5 52.5

1.55 Qld Times Provincial Cup

11.00 4.60 2.60 9.00 17.00 31.00 21.00 6.50 51.00 6.00 21.00 26.00 13.00 11.00

2150m

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1 41361 2 59101 3 82541 4 92320 5 49176 6 71555 7 09839 8 05434 9 65323 10 18562 11 47232 12 04116 13 57861 14 06566 15 s0603 16 s1890 17 52387 18 8s571 19 09251 20 54325 21 s8068

Bell Academy tdw (7) C Munce Carn tw (2) G Geran Crosscannons cw (21) G Killen Clangor dwn (19) R Mc Mahon Sir Stanley tc (20) A Spinks Billum dw (8) R Wiggins Random Orbit wb (11) K Matheson (a3) Daad’s Overtime dw (1) J Lloyd Easy Lager tb (3) L Cassidy Kevejon w (13) P Hammersley Our Triple Treat (16) J Byrne Handsome Dane dw (14) G Cooksley Keltic Honour t (9) M Hellyer Footstepsinthedust (15) P Holmes Wacheem d (17) S Galloway Epic Faith tw (10) Ms M Vance (a3) EMERGENCIES Collector d (5) White City cdw (12) Colour Code d (4) Famous Fortune d (6) Coastal c (18)

OPTIONALITY (E Harden) 2f By Immovable Option - Serendipity Snip (9:1-2-4): Led from wide gate and held on ok 5-1/2 len 5th (55.0) Regular 1100m Ipswich 2yo Plt dead trk May 7.

Blew start then caught wide and had no hope 14-1/2 len 11th (57.0) Mafia Princess 1000m Sunshine Coast 2yo slow trk June 8. Nothing went right last time. Can improve if she jumps cleanly.

ABBALAC (B Mason) 2f By Immovable Option - Farzero (8:1-2-0): Given letup after 1-1/4 len win (52.5) Stolen Kisses, Prickly Ballroom 1110m D’ben 2yo Mdn slow trk Mar 28. Had to do the hard yards and was entitled to knock up 7-3/4 len 7th (54.0) Mafia Princess 1000m Sunshine Coast 2yo slow trk June 8. Might pay to forgive last run and go on previous tidy effort.

SHAZZLE PAZZLE (J G Byrne) 2f By Magic Albert - Mira Dancer (5:1-2-0): First up len 2nd (54.5) Lillabelle 800m Nanango Mdn May 19. Broke through for 3/4 len win (55.0) Schweiz, Captain Spur 1000m Toowoomba Cushion 2yo Mdn June 9. Up sharply in grade but did enough last time to suggest she will be competitive.

SPLENDENT CHOICE (T B Thomas) 2f

By Bradbury’s Luck - South Sea Dancer (2:1-0-0): Showed speed and kept going strongly at debut 1-1/2 len win (55.0) Surf Fire, Talon 1000m Sunshine Coast Cushion 2yo Mdn May 27. Bit out of her depth 4-1/4 len 8th (56.5) Hoss Amor 1200m E Farm Lancaster Stks slow trk June 9. This looks more her go.

Can bounce back.

LILLABELLE (R A Purcell) 2f By Antonius Pius - Contort (8:1-1-1): Only managed 6-1/4 len 8th (51.5) Uno Joker 1200m Dalby Mdn slow trk May 6. Broke through for len win (54.5) Shazzle Pazzle, Sanzida 800m Nanango Mdn May 19. Coming off non-TAB form. Take on trust.

STRUTTER (R E Maund) 2f By Jet Spur - Street Walker (2:0-0-1): Stuck to her guns 3/4 len, 2-1/2 len 3rd (55.0) Shamrock Slipper, Face The Breeze 900m Gold Coast 2yo Mdn May 19. Ran on fairly 5-1/2 len 5th (55.0) Secret Kiss 1000m Toowoomba Cushion 2yo Mdn June 9. Won’t find this any easier. Needs to lift.

59 56.5 56.5 55.5 55 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

4.00 6.50 2.90 9.00 21.00 21.00 26.00 15.00 7.00 9.00 13.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 17.00 51.00

54 54 54 54 54

51.00 26.00 17.00 51.00 51.00

WRITTEN ELEISON (Ms K Craft) 2f

By Written Tycoon - Madam Lush (1:00-0): Kept running on at debut 6-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Mafia Princess 1000m Sunshine Coast 2yo slow trk June 8.

Bit further here will help her cause but would prefer in easier company.

APACHE CLOUD (Donald Baker) 2f

By Show A Heart - Fast Ring (5:1-1-0): Followed len win (52.5) Host Champion, Rapid Jet Spur 1000m Charleville Mdn May 19 with 1-3/4 len 2nd (55.0) Craiglea Mustang 1000m Mitchell (Cl B) June 9. Going well at the non-TAB’s but likely to find this too tough.

LADY OF CAPRI (K M Schweida) 2f

By Holy Roman Emperor - Playground Express (4:0-1-0): Didn’t have much luck in strong form race 1-1/4 len 2nd (55.0) Sunset Affair 1200m Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn May 20. Missed start but kept running on 3-1/2 len 4th (55.0) Canningly 1200m D’ben 2yo Mdn slow trk June 6. Drop back in journey isn’t ideal but can’t be overlooked entirely.

Race three TRAIL BOSS (T J Sears) 5g By Sequalo - Jazzy’s Jewel (16:6-3-3): Surged home along fence to grab last stride nose win (54.5) All That, Liesele 800m Ipswich (Bm80) heavy trk May 5. Overcame tardy getaway for 1/2 len win (56.5) Nickiera, Medesano 1100m Sunshine Coast Cushion (Bm80) May 27. In peak form and fitness. Will take tossing.

AQUATORIAL (R J Macrae) 3g By Oratorio - Dolcetto (18:5-4-2): Stuck to his guns 3 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (57.0) Bradbury Chocolate, Top Of The Rock 1050m Toowoomba Cushion 3yo May 26. Knuckled down well 1-3/4 len win (56.0) Gran Torino, Stephen Got Even 1050m Toowoomba Cushion C4 June 2. Might’ve had the confidence boost he needed last time. One of the major players.

RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

Out 0.5m

Dead (5)

Fine

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 7, 8 Extra Double 3, 4 Treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races Trifecta Jackpot R7 $88,600

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5

2

2.35

Gai Waterhouse Classic

1350m

(Apprentices cannot claim) F&M Quality Listed $100,000

1 55s61 2 s3628 3 75600 4 64501 5 60047 6 s0308 7 87s11 8 227s7 9 444s3 10 75614 11 1s111 12 0s836 13 s4472 14 04231 15 33s66 16 s7818 17 60633 18 92917 19 412s6 20 17904 21 35119

6

3.10

Mascareri dw (6) D Browne Sophie’s Spirit dn (15) C Munce Montana Flyer dw (18) G Cooksley Dual Chamber dw (9) E Wilkinson Balmont dw (3) G Colless Beethog cw (5) J Taylor Gai’s Choice dw (19) J Ford Hidden Kisses dw (2) J Byrne Vipera Gold dwbn (8) M Hellyer Bianca Jewel d (20) R Wiggins Andromache dw (4) J Lloyd Viva Las dw (21) L Cassidy Mossriver w (12) Ms M Vance (a) Raise Up d (13) M J Walker Miss Barwang w (1) P Hammersley She’s A Rock Star dw (14) S Galloway EMERGENCIES Neriani d (7) R Mc Mahon Felony Flight tdw (10) Arms Length (16) Ametsis (17) Marculoo tcb (11)

59 58.5 58 57.5 56.5 55 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

4.20 11.00 51.00 21.00 8.50 51.00 2.80 7.00 51.00 9.00 5.50 51.00 13.00 21.00 17.00 51.00

54 54 54 54 54

15.00 51.00 51.00 51.00 51.00

Channel 7 Ipswich Cup

2150m

(Apprentices cannot claim) Quality Listed $200,000

1 6s133 2 00810 3 81651 4 96070 5 59308 6 5s916 7 10007 8 0s073 9 62721 10 09137 11 00215

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Ginga Dude dwn (11) J Taylor Fantastic Blue d (2) S Galloway Kinnersley dw (7) C Munce Shuffle The Cash dw (5) J Byrne Warrior Within tdw (9) P Hammersley Shenzhou Steeds wb (1) E Wilkinson Mr Light Blue cd (10) J Lloyd Playaction n (6) L Cassidy Ausworld w (4) G Cooksley Altonio dw (8) R Mc Mahon Sam’s Town d (3) R Wiggins

60 55.5 55.5 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

4.80 7.00 2.60 26.00 51.00 3.20 9.00 13.00 16.00 11.00 31.00

3.45 City Of Ipswich Eye Liner Stks 1350m (Apprentices cannot claim) Quality Listed $175,000

1 31440 2 15635 3 4690s 4 8L100 5 57s52 6 05384 7 00510 8 22744 9 0s664 10 19s00 11 223s6 12 7s833 13 63800 14 43s09 15 59022 16 59111

Jetset Lad dw (12) R Mc Mahon Steel Zip dw (15) G Cooksley Adnocon cdw (10) D Browne Durham Town w (5) J Byrne Belltone dw (8) C Munce Gundy Son dw (1) P Hammersley Riva De Lago dw (16) M Walker Funtantes w (3) G Colless Falino dw (13) J Ford Skating On Ice td (18) J Taylor The Sixties w (17) P Holmes Joint Chiefs w (9) M Hellyer Dalzar dwn (6) A Spinks Prost d (14) J Lloyd What Happenedhenry tw (7) L Cassidy Brigadoon Jack dw (2) E Wilkinson EMERGENCIES 17 8s043 Dusty Gold d (4) R Wiggins 18 61809 Darth cdw (11)

58.5 58.5 58 57.5 56 56 56 55.5 55 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

3.80 11.00 21.00 13.00 3.00 9.00 13.00 8.00 21.00 31.00 31.00 21.00 31.00 51.00 26.00 6.50

54 54

9.00 51.00

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

ROCKER (K M Schweida) 4h By Fastnet Rock - Pochette (9:5-2-1): Didn’t handle going 2-3/4 len 7th (56.5) Hour Of Peril 1200m Gold Coast (Bm90) heavy trk May 5. Had his chance 3/4 len, hd 3rd (54.0) Excellantes, Seek And Find 1110m D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26.

Won only start here. Bit less depth to his line-up. Can make amends.

ALTAI WARRIOR (M J Dunn) 4g By Ukok Warrior - Kirin Lady (22:4-4-2): Ran into dead end final stages and went to line hard held 4-1/4 len 8th (54.0) Excellantes 1200m D’ben C6 May 12.

Had to be yanked off heels turn then trapped in no go zone 1-3/4 len 6th (55.0) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Things just didn’t pan out in messy race last time.

Winner only start this circuit. Will take holding out if the breaks go his way.

AMBER ALE (M G Nolan) 4r By Sequalo - Academy Song (15:4-2-2): Resuming.

Followed 1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (53.0) Seek And Find, Carry To Fortune 1020m D’ben C6 Sept 24 with 22-3/4 len last (53.0) Looped 1200m E Farm E&G Rst0 Oct 1 before spell. Fitter for 5-3/4 len 5th Bold Glance 850m Toowoomba Cushion barrier trial May 29. Ran well when resuming last prep. Don’t treat lightly.

GREYZEEL (Ms J Crompton) 4g By Bradbury’s Luck - Marsawra (18:5-11): Improved on 3-1/2 len 5th (54.5) Vintage Flint 1000m Nanango (Cl 3) May 19 for 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Show A Prince, One Outed 1000m Sunshine Coast C3 heavy trk June 1. More depth to this line-up and poorly weighted under this scale. Take on trust.

INNOCENT JACK (A W Doyle) 4g By Mr. Innocent - Jackie’s Action (18:6-3-0): Tiring 19-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Comahni 1200m Sunshine Coast C4 heavy trk May 4. Made amends 3 len win (55.0) Syrian Lioness, Dalingi 1100m Gatton C4 slow trk May 26. Kept fresh for this. Not the worst.

NOROCOS (N L Hilton) 4m By Show A Heart - Oakwood Park (28:5-6-2): Given let-up after 2-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Risk Aversion 1200m E Farm Juanmo Stks dead trk April 21. Never likely 5-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Griffon 1000m E Farm Lightning Hcp dead trk June 9. Dropping back from black type company. Worth another chance.

GUIDE

CRYON (J P Morrisey) 4g By Keeper Girl Of Value (11:3-2-1): Made up ground 2-1/4 len 4th (59.0) Tabassi 1100m Gold Coast C3 Plt dead trk May 10. Caught in no man’s land and dropped out 10-3/4 len 15th (54.5) Raise Up 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26. Had solid form before last flop which can be blamed on poor draw. Worth another chance.

STARTSMEUP (Ms G Heinrich) 4g

By Danzero - Bluevien (25:3-6-5): Resuming. Held on ok after leading 1-1/4 len 5th (59.0) Steel Zip 1400m Sunshine Coast Hcp dead trk Feb 5.

Spelled after 13-1/4 len last (59.0) Rain Affair 1400m R’hill Apollo Stks Feb 25.

Thrown in under this scale for a multiple black type placegetter. Must be respected.

TALLYHO (Ms J Crompton) 4g By Canadian Silver - Call Me First (13:3-51): Had let-up after 4-1/4 len 4th (57.5) Port Gallery 1400m Sunshine Coast C4 slow trk Mar 4. Showed pace from wide gate and only run down late hd 2nd (56.0) Rhapsodic 1200m Sunshine Coast C3 May 20. Likes it here and drops in weight. Worth including in multiples.

TUNAHOG (L J Mayfield-Smith) 5g By Shovhog - Sirona (10:3-1-0): Kept finding line 3-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Excellantes 1200m D’ben C6 May 12. Close enough turn but not good enough 3-1/4 len 6th (56.0) General Shareef 1200m D’ben E&G C3 May 30. Won only start this circuit. Gets in well after claim. Improved showing on the cards.

LIESELE (L F Birchley) 4m By Exceed And Excel - Love’s Here (21:3-8-3): Gave her all when resuming nose, lg hd 3rd (57.5) Trail Boss, All That 800m Ipswich (Bm80) heavy trk May 5. Fought on gamely nose, nk 3rd (56.0) Alumbrado, Smash Hit 1100m Scone (Bm75) May 19.

Likes it here and seldom puts in a bad one. Will give this a shake.

PRETTY COMPOSED (B K Wakefield) 4m By Stravinsky - Pretty Wicked (6:3-0-0): Resumed with tidy 1-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Trail Boss 800m Ipswich (Bm80) heavy trk May 5. Ran home strongly 3/4 len 5th (54.0) Alumbrado 1100m Scone (Bm75) May 19. Winner here. Will be putting in the big bounds late.

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RIVER OF SALVATION Telesto Warrior Brave The Way CALDETES Splendent Choice Fantisha AQUATORIAL Rocker Startsmeup EASY LAGER Bell Academy Crosscannons ANDROMACHE Mascareri Gai’s Choice SHENZHOU STEEDS Fantastic Blue Kinnersley FUNTANTES Steel Zip Belltone CASTLE HILL Ametsis Dazzle Us

GREY ASSIGNMENT Telesto Warrior River Of Salvation CALDETES Fantisha Mafia Princess ROCKER Liesele Startsmeup KEVEJON Easy Lager Crosscannons DUAL CHAMBER Mascareri Gai’s Choice KINNERSLEY Ginga Dude Ausworld BELLTONE Adnocon Joint Chiefs DIVINE CITY Ametsis Slysera

GREY ASSIGNMENT Racing Heart Telesto Warrior CALDETES Fantisha Lady Of Capri ROCKER Liesele Altai Warrior KEVEJON Daad’s Overtime Easy Lager MASCARERI Gai’s Choice Mossriver KINNERSLEY Shenzhou Steeds Ginga Dude BELLTONE Adnocon Steel Zip DIVINE CITY Slysera Ametsis

4.22 Schweppes T. L. Cooney Hcp 1350m (Apprentices can claim) 3yo $50,000

1 13972 2 s7008 3 40020 4 21107 5 25113 6 015s6 7 s7132 8 94s00 9 93301 10 23s85 11 204s1 12 25s12 13 9s215 14 17904 15 78548 16 2212 17 41803 18 48s11 19 42166 20 7s893 21 s3371

Kelbenjar wb (15) Ms M Vance (a3) Absalon (17) S Scriven Goldslick d (8) K Matheson (a3) Vacallo dw (4) D Browne Diet cw (20) L Cassidy Divine City (14) C Munce Epic Terra w (19) G Colless Lucky Morna w (12) J Taylor Slysera d (5) J Byrne Brauhauser tcb (16) G Colless Dazzle Us d (13) J Lloyd Iking d (9) M Walker Dorchester cw (10) J Ford Ametsis (11) R Mc Mahon Bevico Girl dw (1) P Hammersley Castle Hill d (7) R Wiggins EMERGENCIES Urunga d (6) L Rolls Troilus Fuse (2) O’Grady d (3) G Cooksley Index Page n (21) Gotta Be Lucky d (18) S Galloway

59 57 57 57 56 56 56 56 56 55 55 55 54.5 54 54 54

5.50 17.00 13.00 6.50 21.00 11.00 15.00 31.00 5.00 21.00 3.50 51.00 51.00 15.00 26.00 8.00

55 54.5 54.5 54 54

51.00 51.00 8.50 51.00 31.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (3) Brave The Way noseroll off first time RACE 2: (2) Caldetes gelded; (4) Read All About Me blinkers on first time; (5) Moment Of Impact gelded; (9) Optionality bit lifter on first time RACE 3: (3) Rocker blinkers off first time, noseroll on first time; (9) Cryon near-side one-eyed blinker on again RACE 4: (10) Kevejon pacifiers on first time; (12) Handsome Dane hind wedge race plates on first time; (14) Footstepsinthedust blinkers off again RACE 5: (3) Montana Flyer blinkers on again; (5) Balmont tongue-control bit on first time; (6) Beethog tonguetie on first time RACE 7: (7) Riva De Lago front concussion plates off first time RACE 8: (12) Iking pacifiers off first time LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night.

S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

Race four BELL ACADEMY (B Herne) 7g By Royal Academy - Bellquin (52:8-6-4): Led but couldn’t go on 11-3/4 len 6th (52.5) Shamardashing 2200m Gold Coast Open heavy trk May 5. Did the job well with huge weight 1-3/4 len win (59.0) Vital Organ, Keep Winning 2200m Gold Coast (Bm80) May 23. Has tidy record here. This looks suitable target.

CARN (D B Johnson) 5g By Carnegie - Shiva’s Star (29:4-2-4): Blotted copybook with 8-3/4 len last (55.0) Love That Chick 1600m Nanango Open May 19. Made amends lg hd win (58.0) Famous Fortune, Mada 2000m Gatton Cup slow trk June 2. Winner here. Will take tossing with less weight to carry.

CROSSCANNONS (Louise White) 4g By Handsome Ransom - Ravenna (19:4-3-2): Battling 1-1/2 len 4th (57.0) Rhetoric 1800m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) May 20. Outslogged rivals 1-1/4 len win (54.5) Equissential, Sweet Little Filly 1800m E Farm C6 Plt heavy trk June 2. Won only start this circuit. Makes his own luck. Will give this a shake.

CLANGOR (B J Smith) 5g By Clang Echo Rose (28:4-5-3): Always in firing line and stuck on well 3/4 len 2nd (55.5) Sam’s Town 2200m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 16. Close enough turn but not good enough 15-3/4 len last (54.0) Fruehling 2400m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 1. Had consistent form before last flop. Worth another chance.

SIR STANLEY (B S Baldwin) 4g By Nothin’ Leica Dane - Rasian (23:4-2-3): Tiring 9-1/4 len 7th (54.5) Sour Mash 2200m Scone (Bm75) May 19. Led to turn but couldn’t go on 9-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Fruehling 2400m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 1. Just too wet last time. Normally races well this circuit. Can improve if he strikes firmer surface.

BILLUM (Steven O’Dea) 6g By Brahms - Ballyfin (39:5-5-7): Plodding 6-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Bell Academy 2200m Gold Coast (Bm80) May 23. Plugged home fairly 8-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Fruehling 2400m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 1. Just going through the motions lately. Needs to lift.

RANDOM ORBIT (M G Nolan) 4g By Stromberg Carlson - Icemaze (42:4-87): Held on well after leading 3/4 len, sht nk 3rd (52.0) Sam’s Town, Clangor 2200m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 16. Battling 10-3/4 len 9th (57.0) Second Go 1625m Toowoomba Cushion C4 June 9. Might do better this trip. Look for improvement.

DAAD’S OVERTIME (L D Kelly) 6g

By Istidaad - Ten To Nine (47:3-10-8): Ran home well 3/4 len, nk 3rd (57.0) Peppered Black, Easy Lager 1800m Gold Coast C3 Plt slow trk May 26. Made up ground 4-1/4 len 4th (55.5) Loves A Challenge 2050m D’ben (Bm75) slow trk June 6. Finds it hard to win but not without a rough place hope.

EASY LAGER (R J Milne) 3g By Charge Forward - Miss Marbles (15:3-2-2): Led and fought on well 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Peppered Black 1800m Gold Coast C3 Plt slow trk May 26. Pulled hard and did well to keep fighting on 3/4 len, lg nk 3rd (57.0) Funded, Fickle Business 2231m Rockhampton C3 June 7. Two time winner here. Can give some cheek at good odds.

KEVEJON (M J Lakey) 5g By Ghataas - Jennilyn (32:5-6-1): Missed start and only plodded 3 len 6th (53.5) Rhetoric 1800m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) May 20. Ran home well but winner was off and gone 3 len 2nd (55.0) Loves A Challenge 2050m D’ben (Bm75) slow trk June 6. Has been thereabouts lately.

Not hopeless.

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Racing

GUIDE

Rockhampton races TODAY

TAB CODE

IR

3

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 5, 6 Extra Double 1, 2 Treble 4, 5, 6 Quadrella 3, 4, 5, 6 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races

1

The Rock Building Society

1.32

970m

7s Castaway h (4) J Kropp 59 6.50 Bagger Cheers h (2) Ms T O’Hara 57.5 7.00 7 Pinsetter h (1) N Patchett 56.5 17.00 477s3 Secret Scene h (5) A Coome 56.5 3.50 984s5 Cyril’s Dragon h (7) 55.5 3.50 s3645 Barcolla Magic h (3) M Stephens 54.5 2.25 6767s Saukenuk (6) Ms C Pye (a1.5) 54 11.00 BARCOLLA MAGIC, Bagger Cheers, Castaway, Secret Scene

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2.07

The Rock Building Society

1050m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 3 SW $7,500

1 2 3 4 5 6

5140s 1465s 93215 76147 22202 35044

Charmingly w (5) Justin P Stanley Dumuzi d (3) N Patchett Kiss The Groom w (1) Ms C Pye (a1.5) Eye Seen dh (4) J Kropp Fraha w (6) Ms T O’Hara Red Dash dw (2) A Coome FRAHA, Kiss The Groom, Red Dash, Dumuzi

1050m

5

TRACK

WEATHER

Out 8m

Good (3)

Fine

The Rock Building Society

3.57

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 79 $10,000

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Maiden $7,500

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The Rock Building Society

2.47

RAIL POSITION

59 59 59 57 56 56

6.50 4.20 2.50 5.50 4.80 3.50

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(Apprentices can claim) Class 4 $10,000

71188 Craiglea Fighter tcdw (5) Ms Alisha Taylor (a1.5) 59 s1929 Craiglea Convict tcdwh (8) 57 598s6 Pegunny Roy tcdw (3) Justin P Stanley 56.5 11s85 Carmenator tcw (6) A Coome 56 232s5 Fanciful cdh (2) L Dillon 55 1351s Canny Swim cdwh (4) Ms T O’Hara 54.5 46253 Falvadore tcdwh (1) Ms C Pye (a1.5) 54.5 00s78 Billie Blue Gum dwh (7) M Stephens 54 FANCIFUL, Canny Swim, Craiglea Fighter, Pegunny Roy

4

3.22

The Rock Building Society

8.50 6.00 3.80 4.20 2.80 6.50 7.00 13.00

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden $7,500

1 73286 2 5762 3 0663 4 s2837 5 440s5 6 4s838 7 04434 8 0s846 9 405s9 10 03755 11 7s969

Re Echo h (2) D Whitmore Mardare h (1) L Dillon Regal Shredder h (3) J Kropp A Little Bit Sassy h (7) A Coome Core Writer h (10) Ms T O’Hara Emotionally Yours h (8) Justin P Stanley Quirt h (11) M Stephens Pesamino h (4) Ms C Pye (a1.5) Goin Off h (6) Ms Alisha Taylor (a1.5) Precious Lilly h (5) C Mc Iver Ului (9) N Patchett MARDARE, Quirt, A Little Bit Sassy, Re Echo

1833m

59 58 57 56.5 56 55 55 54.5 54 54 54

4.80 2.80 6.00 6.00 31.00 5.00 8.50 9.00 31.00 9.00 16.00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17s73 s4376 40925 98152 37025 78264 43084 2s286

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Flybefree dw (1) A Coome 58 Jestarossa cdw (3) Ms C Pye (a1.5) 56.5 Angel From Above h (5) Ms Alisha Taylor (a1.5) 55 Pankratov (6) Ms T O’Hara 54.5 Donostia ch (4) Justin P Stanley 54 Getaway Plan (2) L Dillon 54 Ferocity Blue cwh (8) J Kropp 54 Checker Champ th (7) C Mc Iver 54 JESTAROSSA, Getaway Plan, Donostia, Flybefree

4.32

The Rock Building Society

3.80 2.80 3.80 21.00 7.50 4.60 7.00 11.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 2 $7,500

1 41s35 Vain Dazzler th (2) Ms C Pye (a1.5) 59 4.60 2 120s9 Jamdit dh (5) D Whitmore 58.5 11.00 3 63925 Rytarga tdh (1) C Mc Iver 58 3.50 4 37771 Red Savannah t (3) J Kropp 57.5 5.00 5 5s874 Cheatin’ Charlie th (4) A Coome 57 6.50 6 21406 Geocentric t (7) Justin P Stanley 57 8.50 7 4706s Plazsni h (6) M Stephens 56 26.00 8 60462 Bayby Girl dw (8) Ms T O’Hara 55.5 7.00 9 58s87 Nederburg td (10) L Dillon 55.5 7.00 10 42s70 Over In Seconds wn (9) Ms Alisha Taylor (a1.5) 55.5 6.50 RED SAVANNAH, Vain Dazzler, Rytarga, Cheatin’ Charlie

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

Ipswich comment continued OUR TRIPLE TREAT (M J Dunn) 4m By Savabeel - She’s Swan Lake (35:2-8-3): Showed pace and fought on ok 2-1/2 len, 1/2 len 3rd (57.5) Sweet Little Filly, Clonmacnoise 1600m Sunshine Coast C2 heavy trk May 9. Ran on well but all too late 4-3/4 len 2nd (54.0) Shanghai Bund 1630m D’ben (Bm75) May 30. Doesn’t make a habit of winning. Place preferred.

HANDSOME DANE (Owen Glue) 6g By Great Dane - Pin Up Girl (36:5-7-5): Did the job well 3/4 len win (56.5) Port Gallery, Chatham Road 1900m Ballina (Bm63) slow trk May 19. Wasn’t beaten far 1-1/2 len 6th (57.5) Danahere 2115m Grafton (Bm65) June 8. Can’t be overlooked entirely.

KELTIC HONOUR (Florence Braybrook) 5g By Keltic River - Glory Diva (21:5-3-0): Improved on 3-3/4 len 6th (54.5) Will Impress 1710m Ipswich C3 dead trk April 27 for 1-1/2 len win (57.5) Cyclone Al, Lughaat 1680m Ipswich C3 Plt May 11. On trial at trip but should give some cheek.

FOOTSTEPSINTHEDUST (J P Morrisey) 5g By Footstepsinthesand - Tucklan Lass (31:4-54): Led but couldn’t go on 8 len 6th (54.0) Bell Academy 2200m Gold Coast (Bm80) May 23.

Had his chance 5-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Loves A Challenge 2050m D’ben (Bm75) slow trk June 6. Hasn’t done much lately. Tested again.

WACHEEM (Ms K Doughty) 5g By Istidaad - Censure (21:2-3-2): Never likely 8-3/4 len last (55.0) Aessex 1800m Gold Coast C2 May 19. Stuck to his guns 3 len, 1/2 len 3rd (54.0) Loves A Challenge, Kevejon 2050m D’ben (Bm75) slow trk June 6. Value hope.

EPIC FAITH (M J Dunn) 3f By Dash For Cash Sansadee (12:2-1-3): Never featured 6-1/2 len 9th (57.0) Retracted 1700m Ipswich C2 dead trk May 25. Always well back 13-3/4 len 12th (52.5) Galaxy King 1800m Sunshine Coast C2 slow trk June 8. Form has tapered off since winning here four runs back. Take on trust.

COLLECTOR (R W Bradshaw) 3g By Nothing To Lose - Kosciusko Country (24:3-1-1): Battling 4-1/4 len 8th (55.0) Hula Lua 2150m Ipswich 3yo May 18. Didn’t handle going 11-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Fruehling 2400m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 1. Hard to see him troubling these.

WHITE CITY (B J Dais) 6g By Zabeel - Crystal Hill (33:2-3-2): Only managed 5-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Sam’s Town 2200m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 16. Made amends len win (57.5) Cuban, Stop Crying 2170m Ipswich C1 dead trk May 25. Might’ve had the confidence boost he needed last time. Not hopeless.

COLOUR CODE (C W Weston) 3g By Shadow Creek - Jade Victory (8:1-2-0): Improved on 3-3/4 len 5th (57.5) White City 2170m Ipswich C1 dead trk May 25 for all-the-way 3 len win (57.0) Dark Matter, King Of Florence 2150m Sunshine Coast Cushion Mdn Plt June 3. Won with authority last time but this is much tougher. Place looks best.

FAMOUS FORTUNE (Ms L Paton) 6g By Telesto - Pat’s Orphan (65:3-5-7): Went down narrowly lg hd 2nd (58.0) Carn 2000m Gatton Cup slow trk June 2. Plugged home fairly 5-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Loves A Challenge 2050m D’ben (Bm75) slow trk June 6. Record here isn’t flash. Has the job ahead.

COASTAL (Ms M Thexton) 5g By Galileo Dancing Shower (16:1-1-2): Led from outside alley but couldn’t go on 5-1/2 len 6th (55.0) Spring Queen 1800m Sunshine Coast C1 heavy trk May 4. Did some work early and felt the pinch 7-3/4 len 8th (55.0) Keep Winning 1800m Gold Coast C1 dead trk May 10. Only win was at this circuit in Mdn company. Needs to lift on latest efforts.

Race five

MASCARERI (Peter Snowden) 5m By Commands - Disguise (21:8-3-1): Given let-up after 3-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Rose Of Peace 1200m R’wick Wenona Girl slow trk Mar 17. Strode to lead 250m and held late challenge nk win (55.0) Just Been Lucky, Beethog 1200m Gold Coast Silk Stocking heavy trk May 5 before another let-up. This looks ideal race. Rates highly.

SOPHIE’S SPIRIT (M D Hinton) 5m By Invincible Spirit - Sophie Princess (30:5-5-6): Led and stuck on well although clearly outpointed 1-1/2 len 2nd (58.5) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Too wet 4-3/4 len 8th (58.5) Red Tracer 1400m E Farm Dane Ripper heavy trk June 2. Forgive last flop in the wet and go on previous excellent effort.

MONTANA FLYER (T A Commerford) 6m By Flying Spur - Montana Downs (35:4-4-3): Tiring 9-1/2 len last (58.0) Mascareri 1200m Gold Coast Silk Stocking heavy trk May 5. Should’ve done a lot more 5-3/4 len 11th (54.5) Excellantes 1110m D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26.

Since 3/4 len win Law Of The Jungle, Landuncan 1000m Grafton barrier trial June 8. Struggling to recapture old form. Improvement required.

DUAL CHAMBER (R G Lipp) 5m By Show A Heart - Strong Of Heart (33:5-6-1): Poor 7-3/4 len 11th (57.5) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Ran home strongly with huge weight 1/2 len win (59.0) Mossriver, Vipera Gold 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M heavy trk June 1. Kept ticking over with hd win Tennessee Blue, Embellish 850m Toowoomba Cushion barrier trial June 12. Ran well from outside alley in this race last year and handles all conditions. Will take holding out.

BALMONT (G H Walter) 6m By Commands - Grail Queen (24:6-5-1): Made up ground 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Adamon 1200m Wagga Town Plt dead trk May 3. Not bad 2-1/2 len 7th (56.5) Red Tracer 1400m E Farm Dane Ripper heavy trk June 2. Will take holding out.

BEETHOG (L D Kelly) 5m By Shovhog - Gypsy Ahlee (21:4-2-3): Did it tough and felt the pinch 4-3/4 len 13th (54.5) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Too wet for her liking 12-1/2 len 8th (53.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Won only start this circuit. Improved showing wouldn’t totally shock.

GAI’S CHOICE (David Pfieffer) 4m By General Nediym - Faster Pussycat (23:6-1-2): Ran home strongly when resuming sht nk win (55.0) Recorrido, Empress Milly 1100m R’hill F&M (Bm80) May 12. Travelled sweetly and powered clear 6 len win (57.0) Titbit, Brookton Tiara 1300m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Didn’t beat much last time but won with great authority and ran fast time. Will give this a shake.

HIDDEN KISSES (R L Heathcote) 4m By Hidden Dragon - Kiss An Angel (22:5-4-1): Poleaxed first turn and spelled after 8 len 7th (54.0) Kontiki Park 1800m Gold Coast Stayers Cup Jan 14. Three deep (no cover) and battled away ok when resuming 4-1/2 len 7th (57.5) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Did enough first up.

Can’t be overlooked.

VIPERA GOLD (R L Tipper) 5m By Golden Snake - Thermopylae (30:5-5-4): Spelled after 2-1/4 len 4th (54.5) Steel Zip 1600m E Farm Tatts Mem Cup heavy trk Mar 3. Ran home well when resuming 1/2 len, lg hd 3rd (56.5) Dual Chamber, Mossriver 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M heavy trk June 1. Best form has been in the wet but can’t be overlooked entirely.

BIANCA JEWEL (Steven O’Dea) 4m By Lion Heart - St. Covet Girl (20:5-3-1): Given letup after excellent 1-1/4 len win (58.5) Atlanta Falcon, Catch The Light 1400m E Farm (Bm80) April 7. Too wet 2-3/4 len 4th (53.5) Dual Chamber 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M Hcp heavy trk June 1. Likely to strike more favourable surface here. Trip suits. Not the worst.

ANDROMACHE (Sam Pritchard-Gordon) 4m

By Charge Forward - Mythical Play (20:5-4-1): Revelled in going 2-1/2 len win (54.5) Appiel, Sussuro 1400m Sandown-Lakeside Mares (89) heavy trk May 16. Led and dug deep 3/4 len win (55.5) The Long Road, Our Pride And Joy 1400m Sandown-Lakeside Mares slow trk June 2. Unbeaten in three starts for this stable.

Must be respected.

VIVA LAS (N J & C Voigt) 5m By Elvstroem - La Frizzette (30:5-2-3): Poleaxed vital stage but fought on well when clear 1-3/4 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (55.5) Solzhenitsyn, Gunner Knox 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12. Showed pace but couldn’t go on 6-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Pepperwood 1500m E Farm Spear Chief heavy trk June 2. Makes her own luck. Can improve on more favourable surface.

MOSSRIVER (David Murphy) 4m By Mossman - Flying Alice (21:4-7-5): Should’ve done a bit more 4-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Solzhenitsyn 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12. Tried her heart out 1/2 len 2nd (55.0) Dual Chamber 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M heavy trk June 1. Better signs last time. Worth including in multiples.

RAISE UP (K M Schweida) 4m By Shovhog Raise A Million (31:5-5-10): Solid but not spectacular 2-3/4 len, lg hd 3rd (54.0) Excellantes, Zekeza 1200m D’ben C6 May 12. Finished strongly once gap appeared and held late challenge 1/2 nk win (54.0) My Quilter, Dusty Gold 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26.

Runner-up only start here. Will take tossing.

MISS BARWANG (Jason McLachlan) 4m By Anabaa - The Divot (15:6-2-2): Had her chance 3-3/4 len 6th (55.5) Seek And Find 1010m D’ben Dash May 12. Close enough turn but not good enough 3-1/4 len 6th (54.0) Dual Chamber 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M heavy trk June 1.

Hasn’t done enough lately. Tested again.

SHE’S A ROCK STAR (B R Guy) 6m By Rock Of Gibraltar - Sveldte (25:5-4-4): Overcame tardy getaway 3/4 len win (56.5) Getyourown, Danes Bullet 1250m Taree (Bm75) slow trk May 1.

Changed stables after 4 len 8th (56.0) Kirinata, More Rocco 1250m C’bury (Bm75) May 16.

Likes soft tracks. Keep an eye on betting.

NERIANI (J D Sadler) 4m By Bianconi Neranto (14:3-2-5): Three deep (no cover) and stuck to her guns 1-1/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (57.5) Gail, Rock Hit 1700m F’ton F&M (89) slow trk May 5. Had her chance 2-1/4 len, 3 len 3rd (54.5) Eraset, Laspiel 1700m F’ton (89) dead trk May 19. Form out of last race has stood up.

Freshened up for this. Value hope.

FELONY FLIGHT (T J Sears) 5m By Falvelon Final Answer (28:6-3-3): Knuckled down well len win (54.0) Dollario, Funny Falve 1200m Ipswich (Bm85) dead trk May 7. Did some work early and couldn’t go on 5-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Dual Chamber 1200m Sunshine Coast F&M heavy trk June 1. Track specialist winning four from five. Could bob up at big odds.

ARMS LENGTH (Kurt Goldman) 5m By Hussonet - Apart (11:4-3-0): Spelled after excellent len 2nd (54.5) Capital Commander 1300m Gold Coast MM F&M Jan 14. Three deep (no cover) and didn’t do bad job when resuming 8 len 6th (55.0) Gai’s Choice 1300m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Has tidy second up record. The drier the track, the better her prospects.

AMETSIS (R F Cameron) 3f By Redoute’s Choice - Kirov Dancer (11:2-0-0): Got unbalanced vital stage after copping some buffeting 4-3/4 len 10th (52.5) Solzhenitsyn 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12. Ran out of her skin at cricket score odds 3/4 len 4th (54.0) Red Tracer 1400m E Farm Dane Ripper heavy trk June 2. This looks ideal target. Rates highly.

MARCULOO (Ben Ahrens) 4m By King Cugat Marloo (12:3-1-2): Powered clear 2-1/4 len win (55.0) Chubby Chipmunk, Kistamon 1350m Ipswich C2 May 18. Didn’t look comfortable in going 5-1/4 len 9th (54.5) Ninth Duke 1400m Sunshine Coast C3 slow trk June 8. Two time winner here but would prefer in easier company.

Race six

GINGA DUDE (G B Boyd) 8g By Istidaad Clatitude (51:14-5-9): Kept trying len, nose 3rd (59.0) Solzhenitsyn, Firebolt 1600m D’ben Lord Mayor’s May 19. Didn’t shirk task 2-3/4 len, sht hd 3rd (59.0) Lights Of Heaven, Scenic Shot 2200m E Farm Eagle Farm Cup heavy trk June 2. Has to carry the grandstand from outside alley but will keep them honest.

FANTASTIC BLUE (P N Nolan) 5g By Danehill Dancer - Chandrika (46:11-3-1): Stormed home to get up in last stride sht hd win (54.0) Dance With Her, Ironstein 2200m D’ben Premier’s Cup dead trk May 26. Didn’t do much 8-3/4 len 11th (53.0) Lights Of Heaven 2400m E Farm Brisbane Cup dead trk June 9. Shorter trip in his favour and drawn ideally. Look for better showing.

KINNERSLEY (Ms G Waterhouse) 5g By Al Maher - Miss Radiant (15:5-2-0): No excuses 3-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Western Symbol 2000m R’wick JRA Plt dead trk April 21. Travelled sweetly and dug deep 3/4 len win (54.0) Wazn, Firebolt 2000m R’hill Lord Mayors Cup May 12. Kept ticking over sht nk win Senta D’Amor, Our Barney 1200m W Farm barrier trial slow trk May 29. Looks the right type for this race. Must be respected.

SHUFFLE THE CASH (B R Guy) 7g By Dash For Cash - Final Shuffle (58:10-12-5): Got back and wide on wrong leg and never threatened 4-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Hume 2000m D’ben Chairman’s May 12. Three deep (no cover) and was entitled to feel the pinch 6-1/4 len 14th (54.0) Fantastic Blue 2200m D’ben Premier’s Cup dead trk May 26. Runner-up only start here. Improved showing wouldn’t totally shock.

WARRIOR WITHIN (Bruce Hill) 6g By King Cugat - Ava Bolli (58:10-3-7): Checked 300m but wasn’t in contention 6-1/2 len 15th (54.0) Fantastic Blue 2200m D’ben Premier’s Cup dead trk May 26. Couldn’t pick his feet up in going 36-3/4 len last (59.0) Lights Of Heaven 2200m E Farm Eagle Farm Cup heavy trk June 2. Placed in this race two years ago at big odds. Can’t be ruled out entirely with 5kg less to carry.

SHENZHOU STEEDS (M D Moroney) 4g

By Ishiguru - Sun City (13:5-1-0): Travelled sweetly and got the job done 1-1/4 len win (54.0) Eraset, Kallogg 1600m F’ton Open slow trk May 5. Ordinary (vet clear) 7-3/4 len 6th (56.5) Cosmic Causeway 1600m C’field Open slow trk May 26. Created good impression when he campaigned here last year and gets in well at weights from gate one. Don’t sell him short.

MR LIGHT BLUE (B S Baldwin) 4g By Fantastic Light - African Queen (26:6-64): Poorly placed wfa and ran accordingly 9-1/4 len 11th (59.0) Mawingo 2000m D’ben Cup May 19. Had his chance 2-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Fantastic Blue 2200m D’ben Premier’s Cup dead trk May 26. Unbeaten this circuit.

Improved showing on the cards.

PLAYACTION (D B Peoples) 4g By Cape Cross - Playground (26:5-1-3): Showed pace but couldn’t go on 1-3/4 len 7th (57.5) Shezahotshot 1615m D’ben C6 dead trk May 26. Solid but not spectacular 1-1/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Solzhenitsyn, Firebolt 1600m E Farm Strawberry Road dead trk June 9. Better signs last time. Go forward type who can run another cheeky race at good odds.

AUSWORLD (P Duff) 7g By Nuclear Freeze - Amarjet (51:7-8-7): Ran home gamely lg hd 2nd (55.0) Shezahotshot 1615m D’ben C6 dead trk May 26. Pressed forward after being caught deep and powered clear 2-1/2 len win (55.0) Shezahotshot, Peppered Black 2000m D’ben C6 heavy trk June 11. Runner-up only two starts here. Value hope.

ALTONIO (Leon Davies) 5g By Savabeel Shafty Lady (13:5-0-1): Fought on well nose, 2 len 3rd (58.5) Sour Mash, Tunes 2200m Scone (Bm75) May 19. Too wet for his liking 7-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Reuben Percival 2400m W Farm Winter Cup slow trk June 2. Might pay to forgive last run and go on previous effort.

SAM’S TOWN (R L Heathcote) 6g By Danehill Dancer - Let’s Split (41:5-9-4): Knuckled down well 3/4 len win (55.5) Clangor, Random Orbit 2200m Sunshine Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 16. Didn’t look comfortable in going 4 len 5th (57.5) Crosscannons 1800m E Farm C6 Plt heavy trk June 2. Runner-up only start this circuit and drops in weight. Should strike firmer surface. Not the worst.

Race seven

JETSET LAD (J R Wheeler) 4g By Elusive City - Jetset Lass (23:5-3-4): Earned carnival trip after 3/4 len 4th (54.0) Veyron 1600m Ellerslie Easter Hcp dead trk April 14. Just fair 3-1/2 len 10th (57.5) Excellantes 1110m D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26. Extra journey in his favour. Likely improver.

STEEL ZIP (P Duff) 4g By Canadian Silver Zip (25:5-6-1): Gave his all sht hd, sht 1/2 hd 3rd (56.0) Tiger Tees, Meet George 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Just whacked away 4-3/4 len 5th (55.5) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Likely to strike more favourable surface here. Can make amends.

ADNOCON (G A Ryan) 6g By Clang - Gwenn (45:8-5-7): Resuming. Followed 5-3/4 len 9th (55.5) Somepin Anypin 1600m Hawkesbury Cup Nov 3 with 3-1/2 len 10th (55.5) Spirit Of Boom 1400m Gold Coast MM Cup Jan 14.

Looked in good shape 1/2 nk win Rapauric, The Verminator 1030m R’hill barrier trial dead trk May 25. Aiming for hat-trick of wins in this race. Three time winner first up. Must be respected.

DURHAM TOWN (Ms D Logan) 4g By Falkirk Durham Walk (12:6-0-0): Didn’t handle going 10-1/2 len 12th (56.5) Celtic Dancer 1300m Gold Coast PM’s Cup heavy trk May 5. Got back then went via the cape and never threatened 3-3/4 len 10th (56.0) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Things haven’t panned out lately. Keep an eye on betting.

BELLTONE (K C Wood) 6g By Brahms - Belle Salieri (23:6-4-5): Three deep (no cover) and did good job when resuming 1/2 len 5th (54.5) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19.

Tried his heart out 1-1/4 len 2nd (53.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Last run was a terrific pointer for this.

Rates highly.

GUNDY SON (R L Heathcote) 6g By Falvelon - Dantibes’ Treasure (37:8-6-6): Just fair 3-1/2 len 8th (55.0) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Reasonable 2-1/2 len 4th (55.0) Excellantes 1110m D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26. Narrowly beaten in this race last year. Value hope.

RIVA DE LAGO (C Karakatsanis) 4g By Encosta De Lago - Ashenti (15:4-0-3): Ran home strongly 3/4 len win (54.0) Torio’s Quest, Triple Elegance 1300m Scone Open May 18. Never in the right spot and couldn’t make ground 15 len 11th (53.5) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Just too wet last time. Previous effort entitles him to another chance.

FUNTANTES (R L Heathcote) 5m By Easy Rocking - Cantantes (34:6-6-4): No excuses 3-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Stuck to her task quite well 4 len 4th (53.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Has been thereabouts lately and drawn perfectly.

One of the key players.

FALINO (J P Caught) 4g By Fusaichi Pegasus - Danamala (16:5-1-1): Given let-up after 5-1/4 len 6th (56.5) Miss Imagica 1200m Toowoomba Cushion Weetwood Mar 29. Ran home strongly with big weight 4-3/4 len 4th (58.0) Audacious Spirit 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Extra journey with less weight in his favour. Worth including in multiples.

SKATING ON ICE (L D Kelly) 4m By Bradbury’s Luck - Elite Warrior (21:7-3-1): Never travelling well (vet clear) 7-1/4 len 10th (58.5) Audacious Spirit 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Didn’t handle going 14-3/4 len 10th (53.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Winner here. Too talented to be ruled out entirely.

THE SIXTIES (Ms T Green) 6g By Grandera Overter (40:9-7-5): Spelled after nose, 4-1/2 len 3rd (54.5) Tierqualo, Mr Armstrong 1200m E Farm Falvelon Qlty heavy trk Mar 3. Showed pace but couldn’t go on 2-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Excellantes 1110m D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26. Better for the run first up but place looks best.

JOINT CHIEFS (B K Wakefield) 6g By General Nediym - Red Slippers (36:8-5-4): Stormed home after hitting flat spot 3-1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (57.0) Audacious Spirit, What Happenedhenry 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Three deep (no cover) and showed great courage after looking well beaten 1-1/4 len, 2-1/2 len 3rd (53.0) Celtic Dancer, Belltone 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Will be putting in the big bounds late if they pour the pace on up front.

DALZAR (D J Duryea) 7g By Xaar - Maharani (45:4-3-4): Too wet for his liking 9-3/4 len 11th (54.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m Gold Coast PM’s Cup heavy trk May 5. Checked 1100m but failed to run on in straight 4-3/4 len 12th (54.5) Tiger Tees 1350m D’ben BRC Sprint May 19. Hasn’t done much this campaign. Others preferred.

PROST (John Thompson) 5g By Show A Heart - Christchurch (32:6-3-5): Too far back with big weight and never a factor 7-1/2 len 12th (58.5) Audacious Spirit 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Too wet for his liking 14-1/2 len 9th (53.0) Celtic Dancer 1300m E Farm QTC Cup heavy trk June 2. Can improve if he strikes firmer surface.

WHAT HAPPENEDHENRY (K M Schweida) 5g By Fastnet Rock - Supernal (31:8-5-4): Stuck to his guns although no match 3-1/2 len 2nd (56.5) Audacious Spirit 1200m D’ben (Bm90) May 19. Kept trying with big weight len 2nd (58.0) Kumali 1200m Gold Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 2. Unbeaten here and drops sharply in weight. Don’t treat lightly.

BRIGADOON JACK (Bruce Hill) 5g By Falvelon - Little Nova (30:8-5-3): Ran them ragged 6-1/4 len win (51.0) Lifebuoy, Mr Slick 1400m Gold Coast (Bm85) slow trk May 26. Led from outside alley and kept going strongly 1-1/4 len win (56.5) Topping, In A Bind 1400m Gold Coast (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Placed only two starts here and drawn ideally. This is his acid test but hard to knock winning form.

DUSTY GOLD (M J Dunn) 5g By Hussonet - Miss Astur (23:6-4-2): Ran home strongly after covering ground turn 3-1/2 len 4th (59.0) Solzhenitsyn 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12.

Stormed home 1/2 nk, 1/2 nk 3rd (56.0) Raise Up, My Quilter 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26. Ran well only start here. Knockout chance.

DARTH (Helen Van Hoeyen) 7g By Wurabinda - Galway Theatre (55:5-7-1): Four deep (no cover) and had buckley’s 3-3/4 len 14th (57.5) Raise Up 1350m D’ben C6 Plt dead trk May 26. Led them up then fainted 10 len 9th (54.0) Solzhenitsyn 1600m E Farm Strawberry Road dead trk June 9. Hard to see him troubling these.

Race eight

KELBENJAR (Natalie McCall) 3g By Kbenjar Kellshe (13:4-3-2): Softened up long way out and was entitled to feel the pinch 2-3/4 len 7th (57.0) Florentina 1200m Gold Coast Gns heavy trk May 5. Led and went down fighting 1/2 nk 2nd (56.0) Volkhere 1200m D’ben 3yo dead trk May 26. Kept fresh for this. Bound to give another great sight.

ABSALON (Jason McLachlan) 3c By Mossman - Danish Seaway (10:2-0-0): Didn’t handle going 6-3/4 len 12th (57.0) Morning Captain 1350m D’ben Queensland Day slow trk April 14. Got back and wide and never threatened 4-1/2 len 8th (57.5) Solzhenitsyn 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12. Has been plagued by wide alleys and wet tracks this campaign. Take on trust.

GOLDSLICK (L F Birchley) 3f By Bradbury’s Luck - Alleged Encounter (15:6-1-0): Blinkers went on and nearly caused boilover lg nk 2nd (55.0) Trump 1600m E Farm Gunsynd Classic heavy trk May 2. Never likely 8-1/4 len 14th (56.5) Invest 2000m D’ben The Roses May 19.

Has much better record this distance range.

Worth another chance.

VACALLO (R L Heathcote) 3g By Thorn Park Miss Sandman (8:3-1-0): Didn’t run trip 12-1/2 len 14th (57.0) Trump 1600m E Farm Gunsynd Classic heavy trk May 2. Ordinary 4-1/4 len 7th (55.0) General Shareef 1200m D’ben E&G C3 May 30. Form has tapered off lately.

Improvement required.

DIET (Louise White) 3g By Strategic - Mangiare (13:3-2-2): Led and managed to cling on in strong form race hd win (57.5) Shanghai Bund, Equissential 1350m Ipswich C3 Plt dead trk May 7. Held on gamely after leading 1-1/2 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (55.5) Matabrahma, Epic Terra 1400m Sunshine Coast 3yo heavy trk June 1. Unbeaten this circuit. Makes his own luck. Value hope.

DIVINE CITY (G K Taylor) 3f By Ferocity - Miss Katy Louise (9:3-0-1): Spelled after 3-1/4 len 5th (57.0) Double Impact 1300m D’ben 3yo heavy trk Jan 28. Finished off strongly 3-1/4 len 6th (53.5) Volkhere 1200m D’ben 3yo dead trk May 26. Extra journey here looks ideal with first up run under her belt. Will take holding out.

EPIC TERRA (M J Dunn) 3g By Nothing To Lose - Clay Model (7:2-3-1): Didn’t have much luck sht hd, sht nk 3rd (55.5) Venture On, Danish Whiskey 1400m Sunshine Coast 3yo dead trk May 16. Kept trying in slogfest 1-1/2 len 2nd (55.5) Matabrahma 1400m Sunshine Coast 3yo heavy trk June 1. Genuine type.

Worth including in multiples.

LUCKY MORNA (K C Wood) 3f By Ferocity - Forty Winks (12:1-1-2): Never threatened 11-1/4 len 14th (55.0) Florentina 1200m Gold Coast Gns heavy trk May 5. Ordinary 8-1/4 len last (54.0) Wealth Princess 1350m D’ben Glenlogan Park May 19. Hasn’t done much this campaign but freshened up for this. Monitor betting.

SLYSERA (R J Macrae) 3g By Hidden Dragon - Sera (13:2-3-3): Too wet 13 len 15th (57.0) Trump 1600m E Farm Gunsynd Classic heavy trk May 2. Made amends in style 8 len win (55.5) Watacon, All Taken 1300m Toowoomba Cushion C1 May 26. The drier the track, the better his chances. Monitor conditions.

BRAUHAUSER (A E Bailey) 3g By Hotel Grand - Thong Special (8:2-1-1): Caught wide and felt the pinch first up 7-1/4 len 8th (55.5) Little Miss Ombra 1200m Gold Coast C2 May 19.

Didn’t look comfortable in going 3-1/4 len 5th (57.5) Bossberg 1200m Gold Coast E&G C3 Plt slow trk June 9. Unbeaten here. Can improve if he strikes firmer surface.

DAZZLE US (Daniel Wheeler) 3g By Red Dazzler - Everybodys Talking (9:1-4-0): Spelled after 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Double Impact 1400m E Farm 3yo dead trk Feb 11.

Had them covered a long way out when resuming 4-3/4 len win (56.5) Birds Of Song, Overrule 1350m D’ben E&G Mdn dead trk May 30. Striking much tougher company here but won with plenty of authority first up. Don’t sell him short.

IKING (D A Williams) 3c By Holy Roman Emperor - Lacada (10:2-3-1): Earned carnival campaign after first up 3/4 len win (57.5) Rite Of Honour, Expatriate 1200m Goulburn (Bm55) dead trk April 29. Ran home well 3/4 len 2nd (57.0) Troilus Fuse 1100m Sunshine Coast Cushion C2 June 3. Extra journey in his favour. One of the major players.

DORCHESTER (Ms H Page) 3f By Hotel Grand - Go On Now Go (8:2-2-1): Dug deep 1/2 hd win (57.0) Lucky Sound, Amigo Cinco 1350m Ipswich C1 May 11. Battling 1-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Happy To Win 1400m Gold Coast C2 May 23.

Might pay to forgive last run and go on previous effort.

AMETSIS (R F Cameron) 3f By Redoute’s Choice - Kirov Dancer (11:2-0-0): Got unbalanced vital stage after copping some buffeting 4-3/4 len 10th (52.5) Solzhenitsyn 1350m D’ben C6 Plt May 12. Ran out of her skin at cricket score odds 3/4 len 4th (54.0) Red Tracer 1400m E Farm Dane Ripper heavy trk June 2. This looks ideal target. Rates highly.

BEVICO GIRL (R L Heathcote) 3f By Easy Rocking - Unbridled’s Jest (15:2-2-1): Kept running on 1-3/4 len 4th (54.0) Crazy Mamma 1400m E Farm 3yoF April 7. Given let-up after 4-1/4 len 8th (56.5) Hidden Jewel 1600m E Farm Princess Stks dead trk April 21. Has ability when she’s on song. Don’t sell her short.

CASTLE HILL (R L Heathcote) 3f By Jet Spur - Banyan Bay (4:1-3-0): Broke through for lg nk win (58.0) Casse Sqarette, Nature Bites 1300m Toowoomba Cushion 3yo Mdn May 17.

Blocked for run and winner had momentum up len 2nd (54.0) Cathay Lady 1350m D’ben C2 slow trk June 6. Plenty to like about last run.

Knockout chance.

URUNGA (A M Bull) 3g By St. Petersburg Blue Pacific (10:1-3-1): Poor 20-1/4 len 11th (57.0) Brambles 2200m D’ben Grand Prix Stks dead trk May 26. Dropped back sharply in journey and did good job with huge weight 2-1/4 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (59.0) Karl The Great, Daads Order 1400m Gold Coast E&G C1 slow trk June 9. Better signs last time. Keep in mind.

TROILUS FUSE (B C Gill) 3g By Show A Heart - Bubona (10:3-0-1): Resumed with 1-1/2 len win (54.0) Piccolo Dynasty, Prince Liam 1100m Sunshine Coast Cushion E&G C2 May 13. Knuckled down well 3/4 len win (55.5) Iking, Lotachoc 1100m Sunshine Coast Cushion C2 June 3. Going well in the lower grades. Much tougher here but hard to knock winning form.

O’GRADY (B C Baker) 3g By O’Reilly - Lady Iguazu (8:1-3-0): Had his chance 4 len 6th (55.5) Pin 1600m E Farm (Bm75) slow trk April 18. Given let-up after 6-1/4 len 6th (57.0) Trump 1600m E Farm Gunsynd Classic heavy trk May 2. Might need it a bit easier.

INDEX PAGE (K M Schweida) 3f By Greenwood Lake - Vital Page (11:2-1-3): Too wet 14-1/4 len 9th (54.0) Angusroy 1500m E Farm C3 heavy trk May 2. Came from last len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (54.0) Cathay Lady, Castle Hill 1350m D’ben C2 slow trk June 6. Runner-up only start this circuit. Might be looking for further but could sneak into the placings at good odds.

GOTTA BE LUCKY (P Strong) 3f By Bradbury’s Luck - Storm Moss (11:2-0-3): Made up ground 3-3/4 len 7th (51.0) Venture On 1400m Sunshine Coast 3yo dead trk May 16. Did the job well 1-1/2 len win (57.0) Show A Noee, Azzimato 1400m Sunshine Coast Cushion C1 June 3. Placed only start here. Not the worst.

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Saturday 16 June 2012 | Week 15 | Issue 15

Racing Rosehill Gardens races TODAY

TAB CODE

SR

1

11.25

ATC Significant Prelude

1800m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo $40,000

1 s4226 Hawkspur bh (2) J Bowman 58 3.20 2 3s33 Queen’s Elect h (4) G Schofield 58 3.20 3 75s32 Chez Harmony h (1) N Berry 57.5 3.40 4 37 Daruna h (5) C Schofield (a2) 57.5 11.00 5 37 Hurricane Henny h (6) P Robl 57.5 13.00 6 0s052 Undoubted Glory (3) K Mc Evoy 57.5 8.00 HAWKSPUR, Chez Harmony, Queen’s Elect, Undoubted Glory

2

12.00

Sydney Banana Wholesalers

1500m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 22 22 61 2 33475 6s185 0 5 8s77 48s9 36s54 10414

3

De La Dilo wh (1) N Berry 58 Eight Straight h (6) J Bowman 58 Masahiko (3) T Berry 57 Sacred Star wh (10) G Schofield 57 Roulette Prince (9) K Mc Evoy 56.5 Nikody w (5) B Spriggs (a1.5) 56 Ivanhoe h (8) C Brown 55.5 Kobi Sun (4) Ms L Wray (a3) 55.5 Strongman (2) SCRATCHED Be Kind To Me (7) B Avdulla 54.5 Delagos (13) P Robl 54.5 Star Pass h (12) J Adams (a1.5) 54.5 Zar Zar Binks (11) A Stead (a2) 54.5 MASAHIKO, Eight Straight, Star Pass, Sacred Star

12.35

Freshworld Handicap

8.50 2.70 3.00 6.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 81.00 81.00 35.00 17.00 26.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&M Benchmark 80 $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

7137s Ingham Magic cdwh (4) S Guymer (a3) 58.5 4166s Think Mink tdw (8) G Schofield 58.5 221s2 Embark tdbhn (1) B Avdulla 57.5 9s118 Matiya’s Pride dwh (9) A Stead (a2) 56.5 s728s Divya tcdw (2) J Bowman 55.5 766s4 Indiscretions dbn (10) K Mc Evoy 55 22311 Bonzerina dw (7) Ms L Wray (a3) 54.5 1s112 Rushing To Win dwb (6) C Brown 54 36762 Smash Hit tdh (3) C Schofield (a2) 54 287s2 Jester’s Girl h (11) J Adams (a1.5) 53 0s331 Sea Gem dw (5) N Berry 53 INGHAM MAGIC, Embark, Rushing To Win, Jester’s Girl

4

Champs Cafe Handicap

1.10

8.00 9.00 3.80 12.00 14.00 10.00 12.00 6.50 21.00 6.50 12.00

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 80 $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

78s0s s5869 s3111 543s8 87s11 s2527 1930s 1s1 720s1 6s124 1130s

Anything wh (2) C Schofield (a2) Irish Dream (5) J Parr Eucumbene dw (1) J Bowman Bello tw (3) K Mc Evoy Gai’s Choice tcdw (9) P Robl First Look tcwh (7) T Berry Prince Monashee dwn (11) S Guymer (a3) Mecir h (10) R Quinn More Rocco dh (8) G Schofield Ransom Gaze w (6) N Berry The Owl td (4) C Brown EUCUMBENE, Gai’s Choice, Mecir, The Owl

59 59 58.5 58 58 57.5 57.5 55.5 55.5 54 53.5

23.00 41.00 2.80 9.00 4.20 17.00 17.00 5.50 17.00 41.00 9.00

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 8, 9 Extra Double 4, 5 Treble 7, 8, 9 Quadrella 6, 7, 8, 9 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races

5

Sydney Markets Ltd Stayers Cup 3200m

1.45

(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up Quality $100,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

79714 21315 26055 96778 58411 33113 0s320 32952 98674

6

Adroitly w (7) K Mc Evoy 58 Reuben Percival cw (9) T Berry 58 Roi D’Jeu w (4) B Avdulla 54 Reigning whn (2) G Schofield 54 Star Hawk w (1) N Berry 54 Emeritus wb (8) P Robl 54 The Pentagon w (5) C Brown 54 Ashwahgandha w (3) J Adams (a) 54 Rype tw (6) S Clipperton (a) 54 REUBEN PERCIVAL, Roi D’Jeu, Adroitly, Emeritus

2.25

N & A Fruit Distributors

3.20 1.80 11.00 14.00 41.00 8.50 14.00 26.00 126.00

1500m

Havana Rey dwn (4) S Clipperton (a2) 59 Flying Zero h (14) B Avdulla 58 Isle Be Ready dw (6) C Schofield (a2) 57.5 Flight Of Pegasus (15) G Schofield 57 Conroy’s Gap wh (7) A Hyeronimus (a2) 56.5 Skip Town whn (5) J Bowman 56.5 Flying Fuji (20) A Stead (a2) 55 Full Blast (8) N Berry 55 In Excess (3) P Robl 55 Sindarin (11) K Mc Evoy 54.5 Saramenha th (10) 54 Foxcraft (16) J Matthews (a3) 54 Matignon wb (1) 54 Australian Star h (2) T Berry 54 Jellybean Jack dw (17) Ms R Freeman-Key 54 Sherwood h (19) J Adams (a1.5) 54 Pump It b (9) S Guymer (a3) 54 Suits Us (12) R Thompson 54 Blather b (13) C Brown 54 Pastoral Care (18) B Spriggs (a1.5) 54 SKIP TOWN, Full Blast, Havana Rey, Isle Be Ready

RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

True position

Heavy (9)

Overcast

Perfection Fresh Handicap

3.01

1500m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 80 $70,000

1 51293 Zakynthos Imprintz w (13) Ms L Wray (a3) 60.5 8.00 2 31317 River Of Salvation dwn (10) P Robl 58.5 17.00 3 52704 Slick Sniper cdw (16) A Hyeronimus (a2) 58.5 11.00 4 43232 Thumbtacks wh (8) C Schofield (a2) 58 6.00 5 1333s Tropicana Girl tdh (15) S Guymer (a3) 57.5 13.00 6 9s406 Fiscal (4) K Mc Evoy 56.5 15.00 7 41425 Mossamine dw (14) J Adams (a1.5) 56.5 17.00 8 29519 Zedlion w (7) J Bowman 56 15.00 9 88694 Al’s Gold tcdwhn (5) B Spriggs (a1.5) 55.5 15.00 10 11118 Quindelop wb (11) R Thompson 55 13.00 11 2s053 Dunrossil wh (2) B Avdulla 54.5 9.50 12 49707 Hard Liquor d (3) N Berry 54.5 35.00 13 s1513 Calvo h (12) T Berry 54 13.00 14 43s23 Kaypers dw (9) C Brown 54 13.00 15 8s132 Anubas wb (6) S Clipperton (a2) 54 15.00 16 s5837 Lady Lonhro d (1) Ms R Freeman-Key 54 26.00 KAYPERS, Thumbtacks, Quindelop, Zakynthos Imprintz

8

3.36

Gaypak/United Fruit

1900m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 85 $70,000

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Benchmark 74 $70,000

1 112s1 2 4s252 3 20851 4 59s56 5 s6037 6 12033 7 s3020 8 s3117 9 16s52 10 33s65 11 53098 12 24s19 13 s7652 14 33524 15 82031 16 14 17 s5544 18 36317 19 11s33 20 37154

7

GUIDE

8.00 13.00 15.00 13.00 15.00 9.50 26.00 13.00 15.00 17.00 26.00 26.00 11.00 21.00 17.00 9.50 51.00 51.00 15.00 51.00

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start.

H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (5) Hurricane Henny winkers on first time RACE 2: (3) Masahiko blinkers on first time; (6) Nikody blinkers off first time RACE 3: (6) Indiscretions winkers on first time RACE 4: (11) The Owl blinkers off first time, gelded, winkers on first time RACE 5: (4) Reigning front approved race plates on again, front concussion plates off first time RACE 6: (4) Flight Of Pegasus blinkers on first time RACE 7: (6) Fiscal winkers on first time; (12) Hard Liquor browband off first time, winkers on first time; (15) Anubas lugging bit on again, norton bit off first time, tongue-tie on first time RACE 8: (9) Caroun blinkers on first time; (14) Euryale winkers off first time RACE 9: (7) Martin Place blinkers off first time, gelded, tongue-tie off first time

1 8s061 2 20504 3 s80s8 4 8s496 5 243s8 6 84652 7 2s373 8 50s86 9 871s0 10 82591 11 17s04 12 118s6 13 77133 14 s7619 15 16 17 18

Gazza Guru w (15) S Guymer (a3) 60.5 Southern Skye d (7) A Stead (a2) 59 Red Eye Special cw (1) S Clipperton (a2) 58.5 Scottish Border twn (11) J Bowman 58.5 Peck t (17) C Brown 55 Harry Trimbole w (8) R Thompson 54.5 The Zeebac (3) J Adams (a1.5) 54.5 African Prince th (9) B Spriggs (a1.5) 54 Caroun w (12) T Berry 54 Dancing Attendance dw (16) N Berry 54 Praise Be dwh (6) G Schofield 54 Republic Lad twh (2) B Avdulla 54 Shamardani (13) C Schofield (a2) 54 Euryale tw (10) K Mc Evoy 53 EMERGENCIES Cosmonaut b (14) 54 The Paymaster cw (18) 54 Kim Divine dn (4) P Robl 54 Thebigiam wh (5) 54 EURYALE, Shamardani, Dancing Attendance, Peck

0s275 55s97 5s765 37321

9

4.14

Sydney Markets Foundation

11.00 15.00 17.00 10.00 11.00 9.00 12.00 17.00 35.00 4.40 11.00 17.00 9.50 10.00 11.00 35.00 15.00 17.00

1100m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 85 $70,000

Pimpala Secret tdw (14) P Robl 60 Hurrara cdw (12) J Bowman 59.5 Girls Go Racing dwn (18) B Spriggs (a1.5) 58 My Vegas tcw (11) S Clipperton (a2) 58 Riebeek cdw (8) S Guymer (a3) 58 Mount Verde tdwh (10) SCRATCHED Martin Place w (2) B Vassallo (a3) 57 Mighty Obvious cw (6) T Berry 57 Johannapine dwb (15) 55 Turf Hero wb (1) G Schofield 55 Millenium Ruler dw (4) C Brown 54.5 Nash Rambler dw (17) B Avdulla 54 Rampart dn (16) K Mc Evoy 54 Komodo Blue d (7) N Berry 54 Buckmoore w (9) R Thompson 54 Famous Seamus (5) Ms R Freeman-Key 53.5 EMERGENCIES 17 45378 Empress Milly d (20) A Hyeronimus (a2) 54 18 8522s Brian’s Honour wbh (3) J Adams (a1.5) 54 19 5s225 Earnest Ernest dwb (19) 54 20 1930s Prince Monashee dwn (13) 55 FAMOUS SEAMUS, Millenium Ruler, Johannapine, Hurrara 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

110s0 16752 14833 15s48 8s108 8857s 5200s 40135 210s2 14285 72s10 31s61 2136s 4s103 11502 s0342

21.00 10.00 12.00 16.00 41.00 15.00 15.00 4.60 10.00 14.00 17.00 14.00 21.00 21.00 6.00 26.00 8.50 10.00 31.00

Rosehill Gardens comment Race one HAWKSPUR (C J Waller) 2g By Purrealist Mollyhawk (5:0-2-0): Got a long way back but managed to pick up his feet when issued a strong challenge for sht nk 2nd (55.5) Calamba 1300m R’wick 2yo Rst1 dead trk May 20. Sent out favourite and settled in the back half of the field when worked home evenly for 4-1/4 len 6th (58.0) De La Dilo 1600m Gosford (Metro) 2yo Hcp slow trk May 30. Has shown ability and must give another go here. Among the main hopes.

QUEEN’S ELECT (David Payne) 2f By Holy Roman Emperor - Grand Story (3:0-0-3): Spelled after running third at Canterbury on debut then worked home well from midfield when resuming 1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (52.0) Destruction, Kabayan 1200m R’hill 2yo Plate dead trk May 26. Sat behind the speed and boxed on steadily lg nk, 2-1/4 len 3rd (52.0) Ninth Legion, Eight Straight 1400m W Farm 2yo Hcp June 2. Wasn’t far off Destruction and Kabayan when resuming here two starts back then battled on solidly at Warwick Farm.

Leading contender.

CHEZ HARMONY (David Payne) 2f By Choisir - Harmonia (5:0-1-1): Camped on the speed out wide and boxed on solidly when resumed with 1/2 len, sht nk 3rd (57.0) Peakhurst Girl, Ocelot 1200m Kembla Grange 2yoF Mdn Hcp May 1.

Ridden out the back and closed intently out wide for 2-3/4 len 2nd (54.0) Honorius 1800m R’hill 2yo Plate dead trk May 12. Since kept ticking over with 1/2 hd win Gina ‘n’ Adelina, Thousand Carat 900m R’hill barrier trial (Mdn) slow trk June 5. Expect that form to hold up well here and she will run the trip right out. Should be fighting out the finish.

DARUNA (David Payne) 2g By Dalakhani - Pas De Deux (2:0-0-1): Tardy to begin and made steady ground out wide on debut for 1-1/2 len, 4-1/2 len 3rd (54.0) Coins, Hawkspur 1400m W Farm 2yo Hcp dead trk May 9. Got back and warmed up late for 5-3/4 len 7th (54.0) Calamba 1300m R’wick 2yo Rst1 dead trk May 20. Gives the impression the extra trip will only assist. Can cause the upset here. Treat warily.

HURRICANE HENNY (G A Ryan) 2g By Henny Hughes - Al Montahaa (2:0-0-1): Hampered at the start and worked home nicely from the rear on debut when 2 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (57.0) Betrayal, Eight Straight 1250m C’bury 2yo Rst0 May 16. Got a long way back and was never in the hunt when 5-1/2 len 7th (57.0) De La Dilo 1600m Gosford (Metro) 2yo Hcp slow trk May 30. Still learning what it’s all about and rather include than dismiss in this open event.

UNDOUBTED GLORY (N E Layt) 2g By Not A Single Doubt - Hint Of Glory (4:0-1-0): Lobbed along at the rear when made some ground late for second-up 9-3/4 len 5th (55.5) Bella Kuria 1080m Canberra Acton 2yo Hcp May 11 then up in distance when got home well from midfield and went down fighting for lg nk 2nd (55.0) De La Dilo 1600m Gosford (Metro) 2yo Hcp slow trk May 30. Much improved last start but this is tougher again. Place claims.

Race two

DE LA DILO (David Payne) 2g By Encosta De Lago - Kaimana (1:1-0-0): Overcame an awkward beginning and trouble in the straight to score fast finishing debut lg nk win (57.0) Undoubted Glory, Our King’s Fortune 1600m Gosford (Metro) 2yo Hcp slow trk May 30. Very impressive on debut. Proven in wet ground and over this trip. Can’t fault.

EIGHT STRAIGHT (C J Waller) 2c By Lonhro Go Ruby Go (2:0-2-0): Box-seated and chased a smart one home on debut 2 len 2nd (57.0) Betrayal 1250m C’bury 2yo Rst0 May 16. Sat outside the speed and kicked away halfway down the straight but was edged out in the last couple of bounds lg nk 2nd (56.5) Ninth Legion 1400m W Farm 2yo Hcp June 2. Local who has been beaten by some talented gallopers to date. Gets his chance to go one better here.

MASAHIKO (Ms G Waterhouse) 2g By Haradasun - Saffie Darling (2:0-2-0): Settled midfield on the fence and knuckled down well along the inside to finish 2-1/4 len 2nd (56.0) Texan Lad 900m Newcastle 2yo Mdn May 26.

Took up the running and gave a kick soon after straightening but was reeled in over the concluding stages 1-1/4 len 2nd (57.0) Albrecht 1250m C’bury 2yo C&G Rst0 heavy trk June 6.

Led them up a fought on well at Canterbury last start. Sure to take plenty of running down again.

SACRED STAR (C J Waller) 2c By Flying Spur - Irish Nova (2:1-0-0): Got a long way back and picked up ground late on debut 3-3/4 len 6th (56.0) Cultural Dancer 1200m Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn May 12. Took up a more forward position behind the speed and proved far too strong in the run home 2-1/4 len win (56.0) Ornithologist, Crowie 1300m Newcastle 2yo Mdn Plate slow trk June 2. Dominant win at Newcastle last start but goes up in grade now and has to contend with an awkward draw.

Place preferred.

ROULETTE PRINCE (Scott Aspery) 2g By Casino Prince - Whirligig (1:0-1-0): Drifted from 20/1 to start a 70/1 outsider but powered along the fence from the second half of the field to just miss 1/2 len 2nd (56.0) Pennines 1300m Newcastle 2yo Mdn Plate slow trk June 2. Unwanted in betting on debut but nearly caused a huge upset. Much tougher here.

NIKODY (Ms B Cheers) 2g By Bel Danoro Polo Lounge (13:4-2-3): Weakened off the pace when 9-3/4 len 7th (54.5) Honorius 1800m R’hill 2yo Plate dead trk May 12. Ridden for speed and was no match late again 6-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Albrecht 1250m C’bury 2yo C&G Rst0 heavy trk June 6. Experienced 2yo who has been safely held each time he has come to town. Prefer others.

IVANHOE (G A Ryan) 2g By Collate - Amelia Saratoga (5:1-0-0): Returned with a strong win at Newcastle then sent to town but weakened from behind the pace 1-3/4 len 8th (58.0) Sherocksmyworld 1100m C’bury 2yo Rst0 May 2. Sat outside the pace but was no match late 5-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Calamba 1300m R’wick 2yo Rst1 dead trk May 20. No match in an easier event last start. Needs to lift.

KOBI SUN (Mark De Montfort) 2c By Haradasun - Flight Of Dreams (1:0-0-0): Caught wide out the back and couldn’t make any impression on debut 5 len 10th (53.0) Ninth Legion 1100m C’bury 2yo Mdn May 23. Freshened. Had excuses on debut but prefer to see in something easier.

STRONGMAN (D T Kelly) 2c By More Than Ready - Soprana (1:0-0-0): Sat outside the pace but couldn’t let down in the heavy ground 13-1/4 len 5th (57.5) Allknight Saint 1300m Gold Coast 2yo Mdn heavy trk June 2. Scratched.

BE KIND TO ME (N J & C Voigt) 2c By Dane Shadow - Caring Kind (3:0-0-0): Got well back on the fence and worked home solidly in quality event 3-3/4 len 7th (53.5) Villa Splendido 1200m Hawkesbury (Metro) 2yo Hcp dead trk May 5 Then always midfield during 6-3/4 len 7th (57.5) Swift Shadow 1400m Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn Hcp May 19. Freshened.

Returned in good order at Hawkesbury but latest run at Kembla was only fair. Place at best.

DELAGOS (A J Cummings) 2c By Encosta De Lago - Sarasota (3:0-0-0): Sent to the paddock after being always well back in 10-3/4 len last (56.0) Cavalry Rose 1200m R’hill 2yo Hcp slow trk Feb 11. Never in the hunt again when resuming 7-1/2 len 9th (54.5) Pennines 1300m Newcastle 2yo Mdn Plate slow trk June 2. Scratched.

STAR PASS (G A Ryan) 2f By Stratum Passerine (4:0-0-1): Closed in powerfully from the back when resuming 1-3/4 len 5th (53.5) Diamond Earth 1100m Scone (Metro) 2yoF Hcp May 19. Sat behind the speed and held position to the line 5-1/2 len 4th (52.5) Ninth Legion 1400m W Farm 2yo Hcp June 2. Ran a cracking race when resuming at Scone then boxed on solidly behind some handy gallopers at Warwick Farm a fortnight ago. Peaks now.

One at odds.

ZAR ZAR BINKS (Ms B Cheers) 2g By Zariz - Natism Lady (8:2-1-1): Enjoyed a soft run behind the speed and knuckled down strongly to score 1/2 len win (57.5) Kurtley, Our Boy Danny 1200m Tamworth 2yo Plate June 1.

Worked home well from the back in on pace dominated event 4-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Raise The Level 1200m R’hill 2yo Hcp slow trk June 9. Backs-up after making up good ground here last Saturday. The wet track is a slight concern but he is capable of running a cheeky race at odds.

Race three INGHAM MAGIC (C J Waller) 3f By Magic Albert - Mi Chiamo (11:3-2-2): Scored a narrow win over this trip at Randwick then balanced up midfield and made up ground in quality event 2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Safusa, Angel Of Mercy 1200m Wyong M.M. Wyong 3yo dead trk Dec 22.

Spelled and ordered to trial to steward’s satisfaction after being always well back in 8-1/2 len 7th (55.5) The Owl 1500m R’hill 3yo (Bm75) Dec 31. Worked home from the back under a hold to finish 2 len 2nd Lisa Lost It 900m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. First-up. Local filly who gets back and does her best work late.

Proven when fresh and in the wet. Should be charging at them late.

THINK MINK (J A O’Shea) 4m By Scaredee Cat - Zazu (14:3-2-2): Scored an easy win here on a slow track then balanced up midfield and held position in the run home 2-3/4 len 6th (56.5) Fontelina 1400m R’hill (Bm80) Feb 25.

Sent to the paddock after making up ground from the tail 4-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Fibrillation 1600m R’wick Aspiration Qlty slow trk Mar 17.

Primed for return with last Coup Ay Tee 900m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. First-up.

Smart mare who relishes rain affected ground.

Normally takes a run but class should take her a long way here.

EMBARK (M, W & J Hawkes) 3f By Choisir Matter (10:2-5-0): Sent to the paddock after taking up the running and finding under pressure in the straight to score narrow lg hd win (54.5) Happy Hussy, Sindarin 1300m R’hill 3yoF (Bm75) dead trk Dec 10. Camped behind the speed and chased gamely to the line for closeup 1/2 nk 2nd (54.5) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Box-seated and found the line well when resuming here three weeks ago. Fitter now and has drawn to receive the gun run again. Among the chances.

MATIYA’S PRIDE (C J Waller) 7m By Lion Hunter - Matiya (35:11-5-2): Arrived in the nick of time and survived a protest to record nk win (56.5) Shadow Card, Sfera 1300m Hawkesbury (Metro) F&M (Bm70) slow trk Mar 22. Given a let-up after failing to let down in the run home 3 len 8th (56.0) Tanya Jean 1400m RandwickKensington F&M (Bm75) April 1. Since was 5th Coup Ay Tee 900m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. Let-up. Won fresh last campaign and appreciates the sting out of the ground.

Beautifully weighted after the claim. Chance in open event.

DIVYA (J B Cummings) 5m By Danzero Tirumani (14:3-2-3): Camped behind the speed and wound up gamely although found one better when 1/2 hd 2nd (56.0) Urania Crown 1200m Wyong (Metro) (Bm70) slow trk Mar 7. Spelled after weakening off the speed for 4-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Pampelonne 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk Mar 24. First-up. Normally takes a run but Bowman is a key booking and the wet track will assist. Don’t underestimate.

INDISCRETIONS (Peter Snowden) 5m By Commands - Grandissima (8:3-0-0): Tipped out after being always midfield in 3-1/2 len 6th (55.5) Flying Empress 1200m W Farm F&M (Bm80) dead trk Nov 19. Ridden cold and worked through the field late without ever threatening 3-1/2 len 4th (57.5) Freetoair 1200m C’bury F&M (Bm70) May 16. Freshened.

Injury-plagued mare in good hands. No doubting her ability but her first-up run was only fair and the wet track is a concern. Would want double figure odds.

BONZERINA (Mark De Montfort) 4m By Conatus - Zip Zapper (27:6-6-1): Heavily backed to start a clear favourite and justified support with 1-1/2 len win (58.5) Perfect Hussey, Setta Rocks 1200m Kembla Grange F&M (Bm60) May 19. Strode along midfield on the fence and charged through a gap late to score 3/4 len win (54.5) Dats A Lass, More Than Acracker 1200m C’bury F&M (Bm70) heavy trk June 6. Aiming for the hat-trick. Thrown in at the weights and all six wins have come over this trip. Excels in heavy going. Plenty to like.

RUSHING TO WIN (D P Smith) 4m By Lion Heart - Calm As A Lady (4:3-1-0): Rolled to the front and pulled out plenty to record 1-1/4 len win (57.0) Diva Dior, Gaynor 900m Newcastle C2 May 5. Suffered her first taste of defeat when kept finding for 3 len 2nd (56.5) Nash Rambler 1100m Gosford (Metro) F&M (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Solid effort at Gosford when sitting outside the speed and chasing leader home. Will settle handy and is capable of finishing in the money.

SMASH HIT (David Payne) 4m By Danehill Dancer - Chicago Wonder (29:3-3-6): Given a let-up after racing wide and gradually fading in the straight 3-3/4 len last (56.0) Matiya’s Pride 1300m Hawkesbury (Metro) F&M (Bm70) slow trk Mar 22. Chased hard the entire straight at big odds when nose 2nd (52.0) Alumbrado 1100m Scone (Metro) (Bm75) May 19. Best runs have been on firm surfaces. Prepared to take her on.

JESTER’S GIRL (G A Ryan) 3f By Commands - How Funny (6:1-2-0): Spelled after bleeding during 1-1/2 len 7th (51.5) Ingham Magic 1200m R’wick 3yoF (Bm75) Nov 5. Rolled along in front and looked all over a winner at the 100m but was pipped on the post nose 2nd (54.0) Secluded 1200m W Farm 3yoF (Bm74) June 2. Showed speed and fought on bravely when resuming at Warwick Farm a fortnight ago.

Fitter now and drops in weight. Can atone.

SEA GEM (M C Conners) 3f By Royal Academy - Our Chantilly (7:2-0-2): Took up the running and went down fighting 1-3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Freetoair, More Than Acracker 1200m C’bury F&M (Bm70) May 16 then dropped in grade and lead all-the-way 1-3/4 len win (56.5) Cortado, Wayne’s World 1200m Gosford F&M C1 heavy trk June 7. Steps up in grade now but she is progressing well at the wet track won’t cause her any problems. Not the roughest.

Race four ANYTHING (C J Waller) 5g By Viscount - I Believe (19:5-3-2): Found to the lame after 8-1/4 len 8th (58.0) Code Word 2000m R’wick (Bm80) heavy trk June 11 (2011). Quickly spelled after after weakening badly from midfield when resuming 12-3/4 len 14th (58.0) Trauma 1300m W Farm (Bm80) Nov 19. Will take improvement out of 4th I’m Ready 900m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. First-up. Normally around the mark when fresh and he is capable in the wet.

One for the multiples.

IRISH DREAM (R J Quinton) 5m By Falbrav - Queen Emma (26:5-5-1): Switched stables after lacklustre 4-1/4 len 6th (54.0) Bagman 1300m Morphettville Parks Matrice Stks Mar 24. Run of her legs early but made up some ground in the straight 3 len 9th (57.5) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26.

Just fair when making debut for new stable last start. Need to see another.

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Saturday 16 June 2012 | Week 15 | Issue 15

Racing TAB CODE

MR 1

GUIDE

Flemington races TODAY

12.20 Programmed Property Services

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo $70,000

13s8 163s 12 1 1

Dispatch dh (5) C Newitt 58 Repousser n (10) W Egan 58 Stars In The Sky (1) J Mott 57.5 Flamberge w (3) B Melham 57 Jarrah Twist dw (9) J Noonan (a1.5) 57 Kainji Rock (7) S Arnold 57 Win Dixie h (4) D Dunn 57 45 Shoreham h (2) J Duffy (a3) 56.5 10s8 Yocto h (11) D Lane (a1.5) 56.5 3 King Krovanh (12) L Nolen 56 3s Bern Bee h (6) G Boss 55.5 5s Simpatico (8) P Mertens 55.5 FLAMBERGE, King Krovanh, Stars In The Sky, Shoreham

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

2

12.55

tattsbet.com.au Handicap

11.00 10.00 4.40 3.50 8.00 12.00 8.00 7.00 51.00 6.50 14.00 61.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Fillies $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1s342 Platelet d (1) D Lane (a1.5) 60 2.80 8321s Babel dh (11) D Yendall 55 12.00 s6722 Reigning Lass dw (10) J Noonan (a1.5) 55 5.00 2262s Song Of The Bell b (7) J Winks 54.5 8.00 3s566 High Class Lady d (2) P Mertens 54 26.00 184s3 Spanski h (8) G Boss 54 6.00 27s1 Graceland wh (6) J Duffy (a3) 54 10.00 2143 Grecian Melody dh (9) L Nolen 54 6.00 34s44 Handcut w (5) C Newitt 54 15.00 1s Jingtai w (3) D Dunn 54 26.00 7537s Heart Of Strength (4) J Benbow 54 51.00 GRECIAN MELODY, Platelet, Song Of The Bell, Reigning Lass

3

1.30

Chandler Macleod Handicap

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&M Rating 89 $70,000

1 63212 Manila Jewel dwn (4) B Knobel (a2) 58.5 2 43121 The Night’s Hot dw (3) D Lane (a1.5) 56 3 51223 Storm Burst w (5) G Boss 54 4 s3917 Blue Nile w (8) C Newitt 54 5 68397 You I Find dw (6) D Yendall 54 6 21s31 Aeronwy w (7) L Nolen 54 7 91444 More Than A Monty w (2) J Duffy (a3) 54 8 24322 Lokelani bh (1) S King 54 THE NIGHT’S HOT, Storm Burst, Manila Jewel, Aeronwy

3.30 3.30 4.80 5.50 35.00 5.50 21.00 41.00

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start.

H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 7, 8 Extra Double 3, 4 Treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races

4

2.05

Swift Signs Handicap

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) Open $70,000

1 11115 Magnifique Soleil twn (2) J Rule (a2) 60 4.20 2 23541 Montgomery dwn (4) G Boss 59 7.00 3 06548 My Bentley w (11) L Nolen 58.5 18.00 4 74222 Turnitup (9) J Duffy (a3) 58 3.80 5 s6353 Geejayhaitch w (5) C Newitt 56 17.00 6 091s0 Doosra Diamond dwn (6) Dean Holland 55 51.00 7 28521 Langridge Street dw (1) D Gauci 54 7.50 8 47741 Model To Nite cwh (10) S King 54 5.00 9 s5313 Dubhdara wb (8) J Noonan (a1.5) 54 41.00 10 84652 Harry Trimbole dw (3) D Dunn 54 4.60 11 32511 Twin Eagles dw (7) D Lane (a1.5) 54 26.00 MODEL TO NITE, Magnifique Soleil, Turnitup, Montgomery

5

2.45

Cafetto Sprint

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Open $70,000

1 443s0 2 89506 3 82203 4 33607 5 06341 6 2s142 7 99s00 8 7s328 9 5s0s7 10 22341

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Perturbo tcdw (7) B Melham 60 6.00 Secret Flyer tdwn (2) L Nolen 58.5 12.00 Shock Value d (10) B Knobel (a2) 58.5 4.60 Tramuntana d (1) J Duffy (a3) 55 11.00 Wealthy Lad dw (3) D Dunn 55 5.00 Rue Maple dw (8) D Lane (a1.5) 54 2.80 Prince Obama dw (9) D Yendall 54 21.00 Verdasco dwn (6) C Newitt 54 7.00 Lake Crescent dw (5) D Gauci 54 101.00 Turbo Qui dwn (4) D Pires 54 26.00 RUE MAPLE, Wealthy Lad, Verdasco, Perturbo

3.20

Dominant Torney Cup

1600m

(Apprentices can claim) Open $70,000

1 s0079 2 49s22 3 27214 4 42821 5 141s6 6 12s03 7 253s0 8 115s2 9 38331 10 4s006 11 12533 12 69695

Philda dw (6) A Mc Cabe (a2) 60 15.00 Lord Pyrus dw (11) Ms S Wynne 59 6.00 Eraset tdbhn (2) B Melham 56.5 3.50 Sandhill Prince dw (7) D Yendall 56 21.00 Sister Norma dwn (10) D Dunn 54 11.00 Our Pride And Joy dwn (4) G Boss 54 6.50 Luvbite dw (8) D Gauci 54 101.00 Moulin Bleu dw (1) J Duffy (a3) 54 15.00 Ladramahs cw (5) S King 54 5.50 Even Adam dw (3) Dean Holland 54 51.00 Gottino dw (12) J Benbow 54 9.00 Java Jack wh (9) 54 31.00 LADRAMAHS, Our Pride And Joy, Eraset, Philda

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RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

Out 9m

Slow (6)

Fine

3.55

City Jeep ‘Don’t Hold Back’ Hcp

1410m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

s5171 2s131 2s003 12s21 74s21 413s5 60255 3512 11 13s85 453s4 s6831 39s21 4 6 5s757

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Manhattan Maid tcw (3) J Rule (a2) Club Command dw (16) J Duffy (a3) Randall d (12) J Mott Karacatis (7) S Arnold Dayita dw (5) L Nolen Cliques h (14) J Winks World Domination b (4) Dean Holland Vee Force (15) D Dunn Ole Rose dh (13) G Boss Astro Damus h (2) D Lane (a1.5) De Triomphe d (9) D Yendall Composing (6) J Noonan (a1.5) Consul General dw (10) J Todd Banker On Nine (8) C Newitt Lucky Edge (1) Ms L Meech St Chloe h (11) D Moor KARACATIS, Ole Rose, Astro Damus, Dayita

60 6.00 59.5 5.00 59 14.00 57.5 13.00 56.5 4.80 55.5 19.00 55.5 31.00 55 13.00 54 9.00 54 8.50 54 41.00 54 9.50 54 26.00 54 41.00 54 101.00 54 126.00

4.30 City Jeep ‘I Brought A Jeep’ Hcp

1200m

(Apprentices cannot claim) 4yo & up Mares $70,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

104s5 s0933 2s553 54401 s7719 257s4 33141 9s221 560s2 317s1 3361s 13282

Gossip Girl tdw (10) G Boss 58 Spurcific cw (9) S King 58 Inablitz d (12) C Newitt 57.5 Rapidement tdn (5) D Yendall 56 Charlottes Mint d (11) P Mertens 56 Cold Steel Rein d (6) J Noonan (a) 56 Pyrenees Express d (3) B Melham 56 Songbird Lane dw (2) Ms L Meech 56 Legion’s Belle dw (8) L Nolen 56 Light Express (4) D Gauci 56 Vintage Triumph tdn (7) D Dunn 56 Auriegirl dh (1) C Robertson 56 LIGHT EXPRESS, Spurcific, Gossip Girl, Legion’s Belle

7.00 4.80 7.00 11.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 14.00 7.50 5.50 10.00 17.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (6) Kainji Rock lugging bit on first time; (7) Win Dixie lugging bit on first time, winkers on first time; (10) King Krovanh winkers on first time; (12) Simpatico blinkers on first time, tongue-tie on first time RACE 2: (10) Jingtai tongue-tie on first time RACE 3: (5) You I Find blinkers on first time RACE 4: (3) My Bentley blinkers on first time; (9) Dubhdara gelded, lugging bit off first time RACE 5: (7) Prince Obama blinkers on again; (9) Lake Crescent cross-over noseband off first time RACE 7: (14) Banker On Nine norton bit on first time, winkers on first time; (15) Lucky Edge barrier blanket off first time, blindfold on first time This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

Flemington comment Race one DISPATCH (Peter Snowden) 2g By Commands - Depeche (3:1-0-1): Handy form first campaign including 4-3/4 len, lg hd 3rd (56.0) Sweet Little Lies, Ockham’s Razor 1100m C’field 2yo Plate Jan 7. Vetted following dismal first-up effort when 10-3/4 len 8th (58.0) Clinton Affair 1200m C’field 2yo Hcp slow trk May 26. Too early to dismiss. Likely improver on firmer going.

Keep safe.

REPOUSSER (B Cozamanis) 2g By Choisir Spurn (3:1-0-1): Slowly away and never a factor when tested Listed 7-1/4 len 6th (56.0) The Travelling Man 1000m C’field B.D.PreviewC&G Jan 26. Struck interference near turn when 4-1/2 len, 1-1/2 len 3rd (57.0) Snitzerland, Road Trippin 1200m Mornington (Metro) Inglis Premier dead trk Feb 15. Resuming. Always prominent on debut scoring 3/4 len win 1000m Moonee Valley 2yo Plate dead trk. Go well fresh.

STARS IN THE SKY (L J Corstens) 2c By Choisir - Hailbella (2:1-1-0): Protested against, dismissed on debut when 3/4 len win (58.0) Zoria, Excellent Style 900m Bendigo 2yo Mdn dead trk May 17, then 2 len 2nd (59.0) Day Procedure 1000m F’ton 2yo Hcp dead trk June 6 when jumped away awkwardly. Solid last start performance down the straight. Should continue to improve with racing. Go well.

FLAMBERGE (P G Moody) 2g By Exceed And Excel - Razor Blade (1:1-0-0): Favourite on debut and smartly gathered in the leaders before dashing clear for soft 2-1/2 len win (58.0) General Orders, Glow Torch 1100m Ballarat 2yo Mdn heavy trk June 3. Looks promising and must be respect on debut in town.

One of the main fancies.

JARRAH TWIST (R G Hore-Lacy) 2g By Hard Spun - Vicwood Fashion (1:1-0-0): Settled second in the running and dashed clear of rivals to score debut 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Stradale, Nisos 1213m Sale 2yo Mdn slow trk May 31. All the better for the outing. Looks well placed.

KAINJI ROCK (D A Hayes) 2c: First start. By Fastnet Rock - Serengeti Park. Was 1/2 nk win Caldetes, Covert Charmour 1020m D’ben barrier trial Feb 14. Out of an unraced Woodman mare. She has six foals to race all winners including Group galloper Red Trinklet. Respect from this stable. Capable of showing early.

WIN DIXIE (M, W & J Hawkes) 2g: First start. By Tale Of The Cat - Dixie Paradise. No trial form.

Out of a Dixie Union whose best of 12 starts a minor placing. She has one foal to race who is unplaced three runs. Watch market moves.

SHOREHAM (Saab Hasan) 2g By Reset Teneales Pearl (2:0-0-0): Not far off on debut when 1-3/4 len 4th (58.0) Eximius 1000m F’ton 2yo Hcp dead trk May 19 and 2-3/4 len 5th (58.5) Day Procedure 1000m F’ton 2yo Hcp dead trk June 6. Getting back in his races and finishing off well. Look for him late.

YOCTO (M Ellerton & S Zahra) 2g By Lonhro - Miss Jugah (3:1-0-0): Tested and ran accordingly on debut Listed 8-1/2 len last (56.0) Mama’s Choice 1100m C’field Chairman’s Stks Feb 4. Not much better when first-up 7-1/2 len 8th (59.0) Day Procedure 1000m F’ton 2yo Hcp dead trk June 6 when struck interference at start. Others look more hopeful. Not fancied.

KING KROVANH (P G Moody) 2c By Fastnet Rock - Miss Krovanh (1:0-0-1): Held ground on debut for 2-1/4 len, len 3rd (58.0) Elite Elle, Prince Stratum 1000m Bendigo 2yo Mdn dead trk May 30. Likely to have benefited from the outing. Worth including in the mix. Go close.

BERN BEE (M A Kavanagh) 2c By Bernardini Oshi (1:0-0-1): Held ground to beat two home on debut when 3-3/4 len, 6 len 3rd (58.0) Armed For Action, Road Trippin 1005m Mornington 2yo Mdn dead trk Jan 13. Tougher this time and others look to have the edge.

SIMPATICO (C & C Alderson) 2g By Any Given Saturday - Champagne Miss (1:0-0-0): Lost a plate and sent for a spell following debut 7-3/4 len 5th (57.0) Second Law 1021m Mornington 2yo Mdn dead trk Dec 9. Likely to need time.

Prefer to see.

Race two PLATELET (D K Weir) 3f By Strategic Bloodline (9:2-3-3): Shown handy form to date including second-up 2 len 4th (57.5) Classy Chloe 1200m C’field 3yo Hcp dead trk May 12 and last start narrow defeat when sht 1/2 hd 2nd (55.5) Zamorar 1100m C’field 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26. Very honest. Opportunity here to go one better. Stays under notice.

BABEL (Peter Snowden) 3f By Lonhro Danoise (8:2-1-1): Attempted to lead all the way when nk 2nd (56.0) Daybreak 1200m Ballarat 3yo (68) Jan 22. Spelled following hd win (56.0) Captivating Lady, Sweet Ella 1300m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (72) Feb 8. Resuming.

Best of two first-up runs win 1200m Geelong Synthetic 2yo F Mdn good trk on debut. Expect forward showing.

REIGNING LASS (L J Corstens) 3f By Hussonet - Pray For Reign (10:3-2-0): Knocking on the door with 1/2 hd 2nd (57.0) Lady Melksham 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (78) heavy trk May 16 and 5 len 2nd (56.0) Lady Melksham 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF Hcp slow trk June 2. Racing keenly and must come into calculation. One of the main dangers.

SONG OF THE BELL (Patrick Payne) 3f By Artie Schiller - Of The Purple (11:1-5-1): Disappointed for a run and lost a plate when 4-3/4 len 6th (59.0) Great Dame 1300m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (72) Jan 28. Handy record for the minors including final outing last preparation len 2nd (58.5) Ocean Mist 1200m Ararat 3yo (68) dead trk Feb 21 when short priced favourite.

Resuming. Useful first up form and placed both runs down the straight. Cannot be overlooked amongst the chances.

HIGH CLASS LADY (M J Williams) 3f By Stratum - Reine Du Soir (10:2-1-1): Beat two home when second-up 11-3/4 len 6th (57.0) Lady Melksham 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (78) heavy trk May 16. Surrounding form useful including 2-1/2 len 6th (56.5) Gig 1200m F’ton 3yo (68) dead trk June 6 when rider lost whip. Long odds last start but worked into the race late. Worth thought in open affair.

SPANSKI (J D Sadler) 3f By Gonski - Spangle (4:1-0-1): Hung in during race when 1-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Sweet Ella 1400m Sandown-Hillside 3yoF (72) Feb 22. Likely to be improved by solid first-up performance when sht 1/2 hd, 1/2 nk 3rd (55.0) Gig, Rushworth 1200m F’ton 3yo (68) dead trk June 6. Only lightly raced but promising type. Should make presence felt.

GRACELAND (M Ellerton & S Zahra) 3f By Stratum - Simply Rossa (3:1-1-0): Jumped away awkwardly when 3-1/4 len 7th (57.0) Still 1213m Mornington (Metro) 2yoF Rst0 dead trk June 13 (2011). Smartly overhauled the leaders to score first-up 1/2 len win (56.5) Annotator, Lindana 1100m Ballarat Mdn heavy trk June 3 when favourite. Confidence up. Will appreciate step up in distance. Look for her late.

GRECIAN MELODY (J B Cummings) 3f By God’s Own - Lashings (4:1-1-1): Only unplaced run handy 3/4 len 4th (56.5) Faith In My 1400m Newcastle F&M (Bm65) dead trk April 28.

Struck interference at start and disappointed for a run when sht hd, 2 len 3rd (54.5) Ominous Quality, Lakers Bay 1600m C’field 3yoF Hcp dead trk May 12 when long odds and finished well. Won 1200m Kembla Grange Mdn Plate good trk Apr 7 three runs back. Handy filly and not without some appeal back over this shorter trip.

HANDCUT (John McArdle) 3f By Danerich - Pentiara (6:1-0-1): Raced erratically, disappointed for a run and checked near 200m when 2-3/4 len 4th (59.0) Maniere 1112m Kyneton F&M Hcp-C1 dead trk April 3. Slowly away when 5-1/4 len 4th (55.0) Lady Melksham 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF Hcp slow trk June 2. Worked home strongly when long odds to just miss the placings last start. Rough chance again.

JINGTAI (J T Conlan) 3f By Fusaichi Pegasus - Celadon (1:1-0-0): Slowly away and struck interference early on when 1-3/4 len win (55.0) Stratigraphy, Bet On Faith 1000m Pakenham 2yo Mdn heavy trk June 19 (2011). Was 8th Caline 1000m Cranbourne barrier trial dead trk Feb 7. Resuming after lengthy break. Handy type but query after long time off.

HEART OF STRENGTH (Robert Kingston) 3f

By Show A Heart - Haviland (7:1-0-2): Beaten favourite but finished of okay for sht hd, 1/2 len 3rd (58.5) Bambina, Sensational News 1208m Sale F&M Hcp-58 Jan 26. Final outing last preparation 1-3/4 len 7th (54.0) Babel 1300m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF (72) Feb 8 when 61-1 chance. Resuming. Was 4th Amonmarie 760m Cranbourne Synthetic barrier trial May 28. In the money both first-up runs including win 1000m Terang 3yo Mdn dead trk when last resuming. This looks tougher.

Race three MANILA JEWEL (D A Hayes) 6m By Danewin - Oriental Jewel (40:8-6-6): Placed last four runs including soft 4-1/4 len win (55.0) The Night’s Hot, You I Find 2000m C’field F&M Hcp dead trk May 12 and nk 2nd (58.0) Model To Nite 2000m F’ton F&M Hcp-89 dead trk June 6. Comes in nicely with the benefit of 2kg claim. Respect on last start performance in similar event. Opportunity here to go one better.

Expect bold showing.

THE NIGHT’S HOT (D K Weir) 5m By Regal Shot - Dance The Night (31:6-6-5): Placed last four outings including two wins. Improved on 4-1/4 len 2nd (57.5) Manila Jewel 2000m C’field F&M Hcp dead trk May 12 with 3 len win (54.5) Niptious, Fasmoss 2000m Casterton Casterton Cup dead trk May 27. Favourite last couple and certain again to have solid support.

In form. Go well.

STORM BURST (P G Moody) 4m By Danehill Dancer - Storm Fille (23:3-6-3): Placed four of five this time in including 1-3/4 len 2nd (54.5) Yasey San 1800m Sandown-Hillside F&M Hcp89 slow trk May 23 and nk, 1/2 len 3rd (51.0) Model To Nite, Manila Jewel 2000m F’ton F&M Hcp-89 dead trk June 6. Worked home strongly last start. Looks nicely placed. One of the main fancies.

BLUE NILE (F Houlahan & B Johnston) 4m By Testa Rossa - El Amonte (8:3-0-1): Favourite and didn’t disappoint scoring all the way 3/4 len win (55.5) Yasey San, Littleriver Ruby 1600m Sandown-Hillside M (72) slow trk May 9. Vetted after 11-1/2 len last (54.5) Manila Jewel 2000m C’field F&M Hcp dead trk May 12.

Fitter for four runs this preparation. Yet to win beyond 1600m but hope if right. Likely to be prominent for a long way.

YOU I FIND (Lee & Shannon Hope) 5m By Hussonet - Beni Hana (33:3-3-4): Struck interference near turn when 10-3/4 len 9th (54.5) Yasey San 1800m Sandown-Hillside F&M Hcp89 slow trk May 23, then 11-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Model To Nite 2000m F’ton F&M Hcp-89 dead trk June 6. Long odds and well held last couple.

Rough hope 5-1/2 len 3rd 2000m Caulfield 3yo+ F&M Hcp May 12 when 31-1 chance three runs back.

AERONWY (P G Moody) 3f By Dylan Thomas La Pepite (4:2-1-1): Finished off well for first-up 1/2 len, lg nk 3rd (55.0) Berenger, Miss Written 1300m Bendigo (68) dead trk May 4 before going on to score runaway 2-1/4 len win (55.0) Genuine Spin, Hot Power 1741m Sale (68) slow trk May 31. Quickly to hand and promising type.

Looking for more ground and this likely to suit.

MORE THAN A MONTY (S Morrish) 5m By More Than Ready - Montaria (26:4-2-2): Disappointed for a run when 2-3/4 len 4th (57.0) Twin Eagles 2000m Mildura (68) May 20, then 5-3/4 len 4th (54.0) Model To Nite 2000m F’ton F&M Hcp-89 dead trk June 6 when good odds. Has won up to 1600m.

Worked home well last couple to just miss the placings. Rough chance for the minor placings.

LOKELANI (M J Cerchi) 4m By Starcraft Wishing Stone (18:0-3-2): Disappointed for a run when 2-3/4 len 2nd (56.5) Stargrayz 1900m Geelong Synthetic Mdn May 29, then 1/2 len 2nd (56.5) Maintain 2200m Geelong Synthetic Mdn June 7. Handy staying form in weaker races but others looks to have the edge this time.

Race four MAGNIFIQUE SOLEIL (D K Weir) 4g By Desert Sun - Neutron Belle (17:8-3-1): Impressed this preparation winning six of eight including 2 len win (56.0) Turnitup, Alrouz 1800m C’field Open Hcp dead trk May 12 when Struck interference near 1600m. Last start safely held 8-1/4 len 5th (56.5) Mr O’Ceirin 2100m Sandown-Lakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2. Form on good to heavy going and pay to forget last start performance. Can bounce back.

MONTGOMERY (C & C Alderson) 6g By Montjeu - All Zalute (37:6-11-3): Respect on current form including 2-1/4 len 4th (54.5) Chasse 2000m F’ton Open Hcp slow trk May 5 and return to winning form with lg nk win (54.0) Hurdy Gurdy Man, Finiguerra 2400m C’field Open Hcp slow trk May 26. Twice minor placed this preparation in Listed races 2000m, 2500m. Strong record this trip placing five of six including two wins. Looks well placed.

MY BENTLEY (M C Kent) 7g By I Conquer - La Reine D’Or (32:5-4-3): Handy form previous two outings this t/d at odds including len 4th (56.5) Playwright 2000m F’ton Open Hcp dead trk May 19 before dismal last start performance when 18-3/4 len 8th (57.5) Mr O’Ceirin 2100m Sandown-Lakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2.

Likely improver on dead or good trk. This not beyond him. Keep safe.

TURNITUP (P G Moody) 4g By Dane Shadow No Finding (23:3-9-2): Runner-up last three starts including 2 len 2nd (56.0) Magnifique Soleil 1800m C’field Open Hcp dead trk May 12 and 3-1/2 len 2nd (53.0) Mr O’Ceirin 2100m Sandown-Lakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2. Has won over 2200m but these are proving hard to come by. Go close.

GEEJAYHAITCH (W N McShane) 8g By Matsqui - Aliocha Lady (45:8-3-11): All the better for four outings this time in including 3-3/4 len 5th (54.0) Montgomery 2400m C’field Open Hcp slow trk May 26 and 3-1/2 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Mr O’Ceirin, Turnitup 2100m SandownLakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2 when disappointed for a run. Back to something like best last start when long odds. Handles all trk conditions but hopes look best the wetter the better.

DOOSRA DIAMOND (R K Challis) 9g By Spinning World - Blushing Gem (70:11-6-6): Veteran sent for lengthy break following 1-1/4 len win (58.5) Montgomery, Family Bliss 3000m M Valley (89) dead trk Mar 14 (2011). Failed to pass a runner when first-up 22-3/4 len last (57.5) Eraset 1700m F’ton (89) dead trk May 19. Others again look hopeful. Wait until he shows more.

LANGRIDGE STREET (M S Hibbs) 4g By Elvstroem - Fleur De L’orient (18:3-5-4): Boxed on well to the line for encouraging 2-3/4 len 2nd (57.0) Keep Cool 2019m M’ville (86) dead trk May 19 before going on to score nose win (55.0) Akzar, Sea Coral 1950m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk June 2 when favourite. In form and cannot be overlooked amongst the chances in stronger line up.

MODEL TO NITE (N A Blackiston) 5m By Johar - Depuessence (20:5-2-2): Held ground for 4-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Yasey San 1800m SandownHillside F&M Hcp-89 slow trk May 23 before return to form with nk win (56.0) Manila Jewel, Storm Burst 2000m F’ton F&M Hcp-89 dead trk June 6. Finished strongly last start to score in good style and not without appeal in mixed company.

DUBHDARA (Brett Scott) 8g By Shinko King Margarita (60:11-9-8): Jumps form includes 1-1/4 len win (65.0) Capecover, Thatz David 3000m Wanganui Rst Hrdl dead trk May 10 and sht nk, 9-3/4 len 3rd (65.5) Borrack, Arose 3200m Te Rapa Waikato Hrdl slow trk May 19 when blundered near 2000m and rider lost iron. Was hd, 9 len 3rd Our Chateau, Zaniere 2800m Cranbourne barrier trial (Hrdl) heavy trk June 7. Tougher assignment this time back on the flat. Others look more hopeful.

HARRY TRIMBOLE (M C Kent) 4g By Danske - Greta’s Way (20:5-3-4): Form surrounding 10 len 5th (59.5) Puissance De Lune 1800m Sandown-Hillside (78) dead trk May 23 useful including narrow last start defeat when sht 1/2 hd 2nd (58.0) Zaamore 2000m F’ton (78) dead trk June 6. Getting back in his races.

TWIN EAGLES (T D Kelly) 5g By West Quest Centafit (14:2-2-2): Broke through with upset 1-3/4 len win (54.0) Nomatamata, Manden 2000m Mildura (68) May 20. Looking to cap off a hattrick following lg nk win (69.0) Xiphos, Universal Sound 2200m Hamilton Hwt (62) heavy trk June 3. In form but jumping in class this time.

Race five PERTURBO (C & C Alderson) 6g By Jugah - Miss Behaviour (31:9-4-2): Spelled after sound record in quality races including coming from well back in Listed class for 1/2 hd, 3/4 len 3rd (58.0) Rocking Force, Canali 1000m F’ton Swisse Vitamins Nov 3. Disappointed first up when near the tail throughout for 9-1/4 len 11th (60.0) Curtana 1200m F’ton Straight Six dead trk May 19. Much better than that. Was an impressive winner over this course this time last year. Expect a strong improvement on first up showing.

SECRET FLYER (M W Young) 8g By Secret Savings - Lanadee (45:11-4-5): Not much support and never likely after got back early and disappointed for a run in 6-1/4 len 11th (56.0) Stratcombe 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk May 12, then a little better when dropped to the tail mid-race and disappointed for a run when making sound ground for 4-1/2 len 6th (58.5) Alpha Proxima 1200m Swan Hill Golden Topaz dead trk June 8. Latest form well below best and has been unplaced three tries this course.

Smart when right and not without some claims.

SHOCK VALUE (D A Hayes) 6g By Key Business - Graceton (32:9-6-5): Favourite and led for a sound 2nd in Listed class over this trip at M Valley before sent for a Vet examination after just off the pace to the turn but knocked up late in 8-3/4 len 11th (54.0) Smokin’ Joey 1400m C’field Victoria Hcp April 7, then freshened and much better showing when always prominent for 1-3/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (55.0) Stratcombe, It’s Crunch Time 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk May 12. First start here but has a very solid record at the distance. Must be considered.

TRAMUNTANA (Peter Smith) 9g By Singspiel - Hip Hop (45:10-5-7): Not much support and always near the tail after struck interference near 800m in 7-1/4 len 14th (56.5) Stratcombe 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk May 12, then long odds again when raced on the pace but tightened for room and struck interference near 200m in a fading 5 len 7th (56.0) Alpha Proxima 1200m Swan Hill Golden Topaz dead trk June 8. Unplaced three tries this track but runs the occasional handy race. Has some claims.

WEALTHY LAD (R W Smerdon) 7g By Ladoni Finance The Fun (61:12-10-9): Favourite when closest at the finish for 3-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Viva La Vida 1300m Cranbourne Open Hcp heavy trk May 13, then handled wet track best when settled handy, worked to the front on the turn and came away for 1-3/4 len win (54.0) Rocking Force, Doubtful Jack 1200m SandownLakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2. Handy type around this distance. Worth some thought.

RUE MAPLE (D K Weir) 5m By Rubiton - Maple Rose (24:5-8-4): On the pace throughout when resumed for easy win C’field 1100m M Hcp before worked forweard early from a wide draw (11) and raced on the pace but struck interference near post in 2-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Miss Bindi 1200m C’field M Hcp dead trk May 12, then settled midfield and raced erratically, struck interference near 800m but ran on well for 3/4 len 2nd (58.5) Soft Sand 1100m C’field F&M slow trk May 26. Back against the boys this time but reliable type and should be prominent.

PRINCE OBAMA (J L Clifford) 5g By Clangalang - Angelika (16:4-4-4): Had seven months off before sent for a Vet examination after slowly away and never got warm in 15-1/4 len 11th (54.5) Stratcombe 1100m C’field Open Hcp dead trk April 21, then reported to have failed due to track condition when long odds and near the tail throughout for 10-3/4 len last (54.0) Second Effort 1200m Warrnambool Wangoom Hcp slow trk May 2. Dismal at two runs back but showed form in Group races previous campaign. Look for improvement.

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Saturday 16 June 2012 | Week 15 | Issue 15

Racing TAB CODE

QR

Gold Coast races TODAY

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 7, 8 Extra Double 3, 4 Treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races

1

11.55

Lloyds Auctioneers Handicap

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) C,H&G’s Maiden $10,000

1 s9s33 Allamanda Lad h (2) A Hearn (a3) 58 1.80 2 2435s Popstar Pete h (1) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 57.5 5.00 3 80s Hugh Go Fast (5) D Missen 57 26.00 4 06s4 Mr Baggy Britches h (4) Ms A Badger (a2) 56.5 3.00 5 090s0 Are Tee Ess h (3) D Griffin 56 9.00 6 775s Rivalissa (6) A Pattillo 55.5 6.50 ALLAMANDA LAD, Popstar Pete, Are Tee Ess, Mr Baggy Britches

2

12.30 Lloyds Asset Services Handicap

900m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo $10,000

1 225s1 Shamrock Slipper c (7) A Holt (a3) 58 1.60 2 100s Edge Of Love ch (6) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 56.5 3.20 3 8 Duke Of Cambridge (4) 55.5 13.00 4 Delectable Dora h (3) D Tanti 54.5 8.50 5 Falonleah h (1) A Pattillo 54.5 8.50 6 3079s Prefect (2) J Letherby (a1.5) 54 11.00 7 4s Winalone (5) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 54 13.00 SHAMROCK SLIPPER, Winalone, Edge Of Love, Delectable Dora

3

1.05

Lloyds Online Plate

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Maiden SW $10,000

1 6 Hannibal Ad Portas h (10) A Holt (a3) 57 2 66447 Hi Cody h (5) Ms A Badger (a2) 57 3 32623 King Of Florence bh (12) D Missen 57 4 s3364 Messner (1) D Griffin 57 5 00s07 Nepeta Cataria (2) J Hull (a2) 57 6 4353 Show Me The Gem h (8) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 57 7 s2846 Slick Lago (4) K Wharton 57 8 00038 So Sharply (3) K Fujii 57 9 008 Thaiday h (9) L Rolls 57 10 0s6 Tikka Masala (11) D Tanti 57 11 32 Keeninska h (6) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 55 12 67s89 Mitessa (7) A Hearn (a3) 55 KEENINSKA, Messner, King Of Florence, Show Me The Gem

4

1.40

QLS Logistics Handicap

21.00 16.00 4.60 2.50 21.00 7.00 8.00 51.00 31.00 13.00 3.80 31.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) F&M Maiden $10,000

Don’t Cry For Me h (8) D Griffin 59 3.00 Duck’n’run h (6) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 58.5 7.50 Special Divot (7) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 58.5 5.00 4 Angry Apples (4) P Keane (a1.5) 58 5.50 s2225 Harkaway Girl bh (11) Ms L Cheshire 58 7.50 4 Must Be The One h (12) D Tanti 58 13.00 5 Victoria Nile (9) D Robinson 58 13.00 6s0s Recited h (14) D Green 57 31.00 4s898 Miss Mary Ann (13) A Pattillo 55.5 26.00 679s8 Authoritative (2) 54 6.50 s3368 Court A Dragon (1) M Okada 54 16.00 50s95 Dellasera (5) SCRATCHED 85s50 Los Abrigados h (3) K Fujii 54 21.00 EMERGENCY 14 9s795 Jewel Of Tiber h (10) 54 31.00 HARKAWAY GIRL, Don’t Cry For Me, Angry Apples, Duck’n’run

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

TAB CODE

ER

5

RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

Out 5m winning post-1400m, true for remainder

Slow (6)

Fine

Lloyds Turnkey Solutions

2.20

1800m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $10,000

1 16362 2 442 3 09251 4 26894 5 40524 6 s4799 7 s8837 8 s9570 9 76455 10 63360

Cross The Star w (14) Ms R Jamieson (a3) 58.5 Here Comes Sam bh (6) L Rolls 57.5 Colour Code (13) D Missen 57 Twenty Two Red th (10) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 56.5 Cashgah th (11) D Griffin 55.5 Sir Paragon (12) A Hearn (a3) 55.5 Touch Me Knott (8) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 55 General Explorer dhn (15) D Tanti 54.5 Mister Chicago (5) D Robinson 54.5 Ruffino d (7) P Keane (a1.5) 54 EMERGENCIES s8068 Coastal h (9) 54.5 461s8 Twinkleton cwh (2) Ms L Cheshire 54.5 6s842 Toocoolforschool h (1) C Whiteley 54 s0787 Untoward (3) K Wharton 54 56342 Soul Crusade (4) A Holt (a3) 54 CASHGAH, Colour Code, Cross The Star, Here Comes Sam

4.20 5.00 4.00 8.50 8.00 31.00 26.00 26.00 13.00 13.00

11 12 13 14 15

31.00 51.00 6.50 17.00 9.00

6

Lloyds Variety Bash Handicap

2.57

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $10,000

1 4123s 2 0s036 3 138s9 4 0415 5 6s461 6 6s506 7 5s304 8 21s68 9 749s7 10 72024 11 8s730 12 05489 13 0730s

7

Le Nizam w (12) J Hull (a2) 59 Sammy Junior (13) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 57.5 One Green Bottle d (7) D Griffin 56 Seqsea dwh (8) P Keane (a1.5) 56 Stay Til Dawn (9) K Wharton 55.5 The Cruiserweight h (6) D Tanti 55 Hidden Rock d (4) A Pattillo 54.5 Piper Creek (10) A Holt (a3) 54 Seeyamonday h (11) Ms A Mundy 54 Raise Your Banner h (1) Ms L Cheshire 54 All Fear th (5) A Hearn (a3) 54 Winds Me Up dh (2) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 54 Glow Road dwh (3) Ms R Jamieson (a3) 54 SEQSEA, Le Nizam, Sammy Junior, Hidden Rock

Lloyds Onsite Auctions

3.32

4.00 8.50 4.60 3.20 5.00 13.00 9.00 21.00 26.00 13.00 31.00 26.00 51.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 80 $12,000

1 48s00 2 507s5 3 7s500 4 920s0 5 35663 6 s2521 7 046s7 8 s1760 9 569s3 10 1407s 11 0s009 12 062s5

Sommersea Drive dw (9) K Pope Sheedy dw (10) D Griffin Strumming th (6) J Hull (a2) Night Escort cd (7) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) Lucky Deluchi twhn (4) Ms A Mundy Fractions d (2) P Keane (a1.5) Bedlum dw (1) K Wharton Kalbo tcwh (5) K Fujii Slugsbrothernugget tdw (11) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) Incitement h (3) M Paget Witches Wonder tcdwh (12) Ms L Cheshire Black Katana dw (8) A Pattillo FRACTIONS, Lucky Deluchi, Sheedy, Bedlum

61 59 58.5 55.5 55 54.5 54 54 54 54 54 54

4.60 7.00 8.50 11.00 6.50 2.60 9.00 11.00 17.00 31.00 51.00 13.00

SOMMERSEA DRIVE (T N Miller-Sunshine Coast) 7g Lujain (USA)-Celtic Moondance (68:14-6-7 $372,800): (Ran wide during race. Hung out during race.) Cd 55.5kg(8) 7-3/4 len 11th Seek And Find(58kg) 1010m 57.44 D’ben Doomben Dash May 12. (Ran wide during race. Hung out during race.)

Cd 54kg(13) 11-3/4 len Last Excellantes(55kg) 1110m 1:05.01 D’ben Chief De Beers dead trk May 26.

SHEEDY (Michael Jacobs-Sunshine Coast) 6g Exceed And Excel-Viase De Fleurs (USA) (38:8-3-6 $250,918): (Slowly away.) Cd 53kg(3) 6-1/2 len Last Reilly Blue(53kg) 1110m 1:05.27 D’ben Open Hcp slow trk Dec 24. (Tightened for room.) Cd 62kg(8) 2-1/2 len 5th Daneomite(57kg) 1000m 1:00.11 Sunshine Coast (Bm75) slow trk June 8.

STRUMMING (Kent Fleming-Gold Coast) 6g Iglesia-Party Miss (40:6-5-8 $136,360): Cd 56kg(8) 5-1/2 len 12th Oak Street(54kg) 1400m 1:23.25 E Farm Hcp (C6) dead trk April 21. (Ran wide during race. Lost a plate.) Cd 59kg(9) 9-1/2 len 15th Solzhenitsyn(59kg) 1350m 1:18.66 D’ben Plate (C6) May 12.

NIGHT ESCORT (M G Nolan-Toowoomba) 5m Hayil (USA)-Guten Tag (24:6-5-1 $85,200): Cd 55.5kg(9) 10-3/4 len Last Tomboy(54kg) 1200m 1:11.32 D’ben Plate (C6) slow trk Dec 10. Cd 52kg(1) 16-3/4 len Last Dual Chamber(59kg) 1200m 1:13.86 Sunshine Coast F&M Hcp heavy trk June 1.

LUCKY DELUCHI (Bruce Hill-Gold Coast) 5g Immovable Option (IRE)-Bridle Excuse (28:6-2-4 $73,950): Cd 54kg(6) 3-1/2 len 6th Jopa(54kg) 900m 51.25 Gold Coast (Bm85) May 19. Cd 54kg(2) len nose 3rd Kumali(51kg), What Happenedhenry 1200m 1:18.24 Gold Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 2.

FRACTIONS (L J Mayfield-Smith-Eagle Farm) 4g Show A Heart-Inch (20:2-6-5 $46,350): Cd 57kg(5) 2-1/4 len 2nd Vacallo(55kg) 1200m 1:13.82 Gold Coast E&G Hcp (C1) heavy trk Mar 31. (Rider lost whip.) Cd 59kg(3) 1/2 len win Switmoa, Little White Horse 1200m 1:10.64 Ipswich Hcp (C2) May 11.

BEDLUM (G F Burns-Deagon) 5m Exploding Prospect (USA)-Maelstrom (NZ) (35:7-1-1 $83,510): Cd 53.5kg(6) 3-3/4 len 6th Whateverwhenever(58kg) 1350m 1:21.25 D’ben (Bm75) slow trk Jan 18. (Slowly away.) Cd 56kg(3) 4-1/2 len 7th Daneomite(57kg) 1000m 1:00.11 Sunshine Coast (Bm75) slow trk June 8.

Toowoomba races TODAY

Note: Racing on the Cushion Track.

TAB GUIDE

1

Daily Double 6, 7 Extra Double 2, 3 Treble 5, 6, 7 Quadrella 4, 5, 6, 7 First Four All Races Fixed Odds All Races

4.52

K & R Plumbing Supplies

1050m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 3 SW $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14s11 Desert Lair tdw (2) Ms J Johnson (a3) 59 621s3 Dom Paolo d (8) 59 1112s Embellishing b (9) G Geran 59 19294 Phantomoftheopera cd (4) G Goold (a2) 59 s1265 Rockin Appeal c (11) Ms S Bogenhuber 59 s0131 All Is Gold w (1) R Goltz 57.5 006s7 Ello Ello dw (7) Ms Amy Taylor 57.5 14040 Grey Mambo cdw (3) N Tomizawa 57.5 76310 Rahula tw (12) 57.5 1156s My Bellydancer dw (10) 57 s0476 Miss Knightmare dw (5) J Letherby (a1.5) 55.5 24307 Medeya cb (6) 54 ALL IS GOLD, Desert Lair, Embellishing, My Bellydancer

2

5.30

Seven Plate

4.00 15.00 8.50 4.60 7.00 2.60 21.00 17.00 11.00 6.00 51.00 31.00

1300m

3

15176 Cappin Jack tcdw (8) W O’Connell 57.5 6319s Sandhill Pride w (9) Ms J Johnson (a3) 57.5 60s11 Somnambulist tc (2) N Tomizawa 57.5 2234s Supreme Show dw (7) K Yoshida 57.5 4212s Coroner bn (5) Shane Arnold (a3) 56 37644 Grain Trader tw (1) 56 13s97 Joe Blow w (10) 56 33510 Starstreamed t (4) R Goltz 56 8648s Mr Magorium (6) 54.5 93548 Sidada t (3) Ms S Drake 54.5 SOMNAMBULIST, Coroner, Starstreamed, Cappin Jack

1625m

(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 85 $12,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

73121 Primed tcdw (7) 59 10704 Musashi Of Mieko tc (10) R Goltz 57 78232 Extreme Mover tc (2) W O’Connell 55 150s3 Greys A Rockin tc (3) 54 15s86 Saint Romain dw (1) John Kehoe 54 03225 Uncle Jan w (6) 54 12021 Peace Talks t (9) N Tomizawa 54 35484 Run Jake Run cd (5) Ms S Drake 54 79s42 Grand Corso w (8) K Yoshida 54 13116 Promise Act tdw (4) Ms J Johnson (a3) 54 PEACE TALKS, Primed, Extreme Mover, Greys A Rockin

4

6.47

(Apprentices can claim) Class 6 SW $12,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

XXXX Gold Handicap

6.10

Sky Racing Handicap

2.60 7.00 5.50 9.00 51.00 17.00 2.50 13.00 11.00 16.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $10,000

9.00 51.00 1.40 26.00 5.00 17.00 51.00 2.50 51.00 51.00

1 3s432 2 37312 3 1780s 4 39144 5 73228 6 s2525 7 8s090 8 04444 9 0s069 10 48985

GUIDE

All Taken t (5) Ms S Bogenhuber Angelina t (1) Commander Boltz t (4) R Goltz Ogre w (10) K Yoshida Monde Bijou c (3) D Robinson Watacon cd (6) N Tomizawa Captain Invincible (7) Classic Country tb (8) Chromed (2) Rustik Connections (9) J Letherby (a1.5) ALL TAKEN, Angelina, Ogre, Watacon

59 56 54.5 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

2.00 2.80 9.00 4.20 7.00 8.00 31.00 51.00 51.00 31.00

LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

KALBO (J P Morrisey-Gold Coast) 6g Falbrav (IRE)-Taimana (NZ) (28:6-2-1 $48,300): Cd 55.5kg(1) 6-1/4 len 6th Triskele(55.5kg) 1200m 1:14.11 Gold Coast (Bm80) heavy trk April 21. Cd 54kg(4) 6 len 11th Jopa(54kg) 900m 51.25 Gold Coast (Bm85) May 19.

SLUGSBROTHERNUGGET (M A Palmer-Beaudesert) 7g Pure Genius (USA)-Just A Thought (71:610-9 $94,900): Cd 54kg(10) 6-3/4 len 9th General Purple(57kg) 1200m 1:11.09 E Farm (Bm80) dead trk Feb 11. Cd 57kg(1) 1-1/4 len nk 3rd Urnfield(60kg), Path To Freedom 1200m 1:13.06 Casino (Bm60) slow trk May 25.

INCITEMENT (Daniel Wheeler-Gold Coast) 5g Viscount-Provokes (31:4-5-4 $65,990): (Ran wide during race.) Cd 56.5kg(9) 2-3/4 len 10th Mohawk(58kg) 1300m 1:17.12 Gold Coast (Bm75) Feb 11.

Cd 56kg(7) 5-1/4 len 7th Felon(56kg) 1400m 1:22.49 Gold Coast (Bm75) Feb 18.

WITCHES WONDER (M A Sims-Gold Coast) 3f Sequalo-Arch Liner (13:4-0-0 $37,250): (Blundered in straight.) Cd 55kg(15) 14-3/4 len 15th Florentina(55kg) 1200m 1:14.46 Gold Coast Gold Coast Gnea heavy trk May 5. Cd 54.5kg(1) 7-1/4 len 9th Signified(57kg) 1200m 1:10.53 Gold Coast Hcp (C4) May 23.

BLACK KATANA (Ms J Aitkenhead-Eagle Farm) 7g Black Hawk (GB)-Delivery On Time (31:5-3-0 $36,600): Cd 54kg(4) 1-1/4 len 2nd Better Not Doubt(55kg) 1400m 1:24.88 Grafton (Bm70) slow trk Nov 27. (Slowly away.) Cd 61.5kg(1) 5-1/2 len 5th Lucky Hoffa(59kg) 1100m 1:02.14 Grafton E&G (Bm55) May 29.

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4.10

Campbells Wholesale Handicap 1400m (Apprentices can claim) Class 3 $12,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

56s16 65s07 9s215 6s231 35119 s3968 50s67 2s560 s1215 35s67 106s0 s5064 359s1

Emperor cdh (6) Ms P Schmidt (a1.5) 58 Craigellachie tdhn (2) K Pope 57.5 Dorchester tdwh (8) D Griffin 57.5 Little White Horse tdwh (12) P Keane (a1.5) 57.5 Marculoo db (13) D Tanti 57 Finn Class tdw (4) D Missen 56.5 Matilda’s Dance (11) C Whiteley 56.5 Alkiori tch (3) Ms T Harrison (a1.5) 56.5 Show Us Gold c (1) A Holt (a3) 56.5 Tumblebug dw (5) M Paget 56.5 Cobalt Blue (7) J Hull (a2) 56.5 Red Hot Hussler twh (9) A Pattillo 56.5 Ourmaninamsterdam cwh (10) C Small 56.5 DORCHESTER, Little White Horse, Marculoo, Emperor

4.20 16.00 2.50 7.00 6.00 26.00 8.00 31.00 16.00 11.00 51.00 31.00 11.00

EMPEROR (Kent Fleming-Gold Coast) 3g Artie Schiller (USA)-Cotoletta (NZ) (6:2-0-0 $27,650): Cd 55kg(10) nose win Feltham, Five O’Clock 1400m 1:25.10 Gold Coast E&G Hcp (C2) dead trk May 10. Cd 55kg(8) 7-3/4 len 6th Shanghai Bund(56kg) 1630m 1:39.38 D’ben (Bm75) May 30.

CRAIGELLACHIE (Ms K Doughty-Gold Coast) 4g Monashee Mountain (USA)-Jaina Solo (24:3-1-1 $92,200): (Rider told to use more care.) Cd 52.5kg(2) 5-1/4 len 10th Brigadoon Jack(53kg) 1200m 1:10.93 Gold Coast Hcp (C5) dead trk May 12. (Slowly away. Blocked for run.) Cd 55kg(7) 6-3/4 len 7th Signified(57kg) 1200m 1:10.53 Gold Coast Hcp (C4) May 23.

DORCHESTER (Ms H Page-Gold Coast) 3f Hotel Grand-Go On Now Go (8:2-2-1 $46,000): Cd 57kg(4) 1/2 hd win Lucky Sound, Amigo Cinco 1350m 1:20.43 Ipswich Hcp (C1) May 11. Cd 57kg(8) 1-3/4 len 5th Happy To Win(54kg) 1400m 1:25.85 Gold Coast Hcp (C2) May 23.

LITTLE WHITE HORSE (Ms K Doughty-Gold Coast) 4m Top Echelon-Romantico (20:3-5-2 $35,650): Cd 54.5kg(2) 1/2 len 1/2 hd 3rd Fractions(59kg), Switmoa 1200m 1:10.64 Ipswich Hcp (C2) May 11. Cd 53.5kg(1) len win Court Success, Chastelain 1300m 1:24.53 Gold Coast Hcp (C2) heavy trk June 2.

MARCULOO (Ben Ahrens-Beaudesert) 4m King Cugat (USA)-Marloo (NZ) (12:3-1-2 $31,200): Cd 55kg(6) 2-1/4 len win Chubby Chipmunk, Kistamon 1350m 1:20.48 Ipswich Hcp (C2) May 18. (Hung in during race.) Cd 54.5kg(11) 5-1/4 len 9th Ninth Duke(54kg) 1400m 1:28.31 Sunshine Coast Hcp (C3) slow trk June 8.

FINN CLASS (B N Miller-Eagle Farm) 5m Elvstroem-Replicate (25:3-4-3 $42,390): Cd 54kg(1) 4 len 6th Mr Slick(58.5kg) 1400m 1:24.09 Gold Coast (Bm80) dead trk May 10. Cd 54kg(11) 8-1/4 len 8th Shanghai Bund(56kg) 1630m 1:39.38 D’ben (Bm75) May 30.

MATILDA’S DANCE (M G Nolan-Toowoomba) 4m Danehill Dancer (IRE)-Rock Diva (8:2-1-0 $17,550): Cd 56kg(1) 6-1/4 len 6th Little Miss Ombra(52.5kg) 1200m 1:10.91 Gold Coast Hcp (C2) May 19. (Hung in during race.) Cd 54kg(2) 4-1/4 len 7th Beggin(55.5kg) 1200m 1:10.61 D’ben F&M Hcp (C3) May 30.

ALKIORI (Ms H Page-Gold Coast) 5g Techrico (NZ)-Laura (NZ) (16:2-2-3 $22,900): Cd 56.5kg(7) 2-1/4 len 6th Emperor(55kg) 1400m 1:25.10 Gold Coast E&G Hcp (C2) dead trk May 10. Cd 58kg(7) 7-1/2 len 11th Aessex(54.5kg) 1800m 1:51.66 Gold Coast Hcp (C2) May 19.

SHOW US GOLD (Ben Currie-Toowoomba) 4g Show A Heart-Glint Of Gold (12:3-2-0 $21,000): (Tightened for room.) Cd 57kg(6) 1/2 len win Feelin’ Fiesty, Main Street 1400m 1:25.18 Gold Coast Hcp (C1) May 19. Cd 57.5kg(9) 5 len 5th Ellie La Vie(53.5kg) 1625m 1:41.10 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C2) June 2.

TUMBLEBUG (M J Dougherty-Grafton) 5g Tobougg (IRE)-Swinging Safari (15:3-0-3 $24,300): Cd 56.5kg(1) 2-1/2 len 6th Overshadows(57kg) 1215m 1:17.42 Coffs Harbour Hcp (C3) heavy trk May 11. Cd 57.5kg(7) 4-1/2 len 7th Slipstreams(54kg) 1400m 1:26.70 Casino Hcp (C3) slow trk May 25.

COBALT BLUE (Rochelle Smith-Toowoomba) 5g E Dubai (USA)-Silver Award (23:2-5-2 $26,760): Cd 59kg(8) 5-3/4 len 6th El Jackino(58kg) 1625m 1:42.21 Toowoomba Cushion Hcp (C2) Mar 10.

Cd 57.5kg(1) 8-1/2 len 11th Sequalo Gold(55kg) 1100m 1:05.39 Gatton Hcp (C3) slow trk June 2.

RED HOT HUSSLER (Ms G Heinrich-Gold Coast) 4g Hussonet (USA)-Element Of Fire (NZ) (13:21-0 $18,050): Cd 57.5kg(2) 5 len 6th Show Me An Ace(57kg) 1400m 1:22.93 Gold Coast Plate (C3) April 7. Cd 54kg(4) 1-1/2 len 4th Emperor(55kg) 1400m 1:25.10 Gold Coast E&G Hcp (C2) dead trk May 10.

OURMANINAMSTERDAM (Ms K Purdy-Gold Coast) 5g Al Maher-Genara (NZ) (12:2-0-1 $11,100): Cd 53kg(13) 5-1/2 len 9th Acting King(54kg) 1516m 1:31.89 Lismore Hcp (C2) Dec 16. Cd 57kg(11) 1-1/4 len win Idle Rich, Defy All Odds 1250m 1:18.50 Ballina E&G (C1) slow trk May 19.

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RAIL POSITION

TRACK

WEATHER

True position

Good (3)

Fine

7.27

Toowoomba Shade & Canvas

1300m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0869 Colonel Sodhi (9) 57.5 31.00 255s3 Forward Scout (3) N Tomizawa 57.5 2.25 66647 No More Doubts (8) 57.5 11.00 7s748 Winning Moments (7) J Letherby (a1.5) 57.5 31.00 98s54 Cash For Matt (6) 57 4.00 66522 Vice Or Virtue b (1) R Goltz 57 1.65 45s77 Rocking Pearl (4) 55.5 31.00 80s96 Traditional Heart (5) I Coombes 55.5 26.00 s4507 Palace Sequal (2) 55 51.00 VICE OR VIRTUE, Cash For Matt, Forward Scout, No More Doubts

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8.05

Gold Coast Titans 30/6

1100m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden $10,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

99 Comeroi (4) K Yoshida 59 15.00 7s432 Skilful Pat (1) G Goold (a2) 59 2.50 7s5s5 Woolgar Road (6) 58.5 9.00 9 Heart Of Magic (3) W O’Connell 58 51.00 52s77 Calypso Magic (7) Ms S Bogenhuber 57.5 8.50 34752 Liadain b (5) J Letherby (a1.5) 57.5 2.25 558s0 Luck From Above (2) 57 15.00 58252 Bom Chicka Wah Wah (8) 55 5.00 4s530 Grandma Sneezy (9) N Tomizawa 54 13.00 SKILFUL PAT, Liadain, Bom Chicka Wah Wah, Woolgar Road

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8.42

Xmas In July 21 Plate

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 2yo Maiden SW $10,000

1 8s732 Host Champion (3) J Letherby (a1.5) 57 6.50 2 7s65 Strike Order (4) G Goold (a2) 57 7.50 3 263s4 Grace’s Gift (2) I Coombes 55 3.50 4 094 Haven Queen (5) Ms B Richardson (a1.5) 55 6.50 5 954 Keep Your Hat On (7) R Goltz 55 4.60 6 Princess Biscotte (1) 55 5.50 7 063 Sparkling Sound (6) N Tomizawa 55 2.60 HOST CHAMPION, Sparkling Sound, Grace’s Gift, Haven Queen

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Saturday 16 June 2012 | Week 15 | Issue 15

Racing

GUIDE

Rosehill Gardens comment continued EUCUMBENE (G H Walter) 4g By Encosta De Lago - Snowdrift (10:4-3-1): Made a long wide run from midfield at the 600m run still proved far too strong at the business end 3-1/4 len win (55.0) Let Them Have It, Green Beret 1400m R’wick (Bm75) heavy trk May 20. Bounced to the front and dashed away when asked for easy 4-3/4 len win (54.0) From The Vault, Color Purple 1300m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2.

Has really gone on with the job this campaign.

Takes on his toughest test to date here but he looks up to it. The one to beat again.

BELLO (Peter Snowden) 3g By Exceed And Excel - Cara Bella (9:3-1-1): Tipped out after settling handy and battling away for honest 1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (54.5) Key West, Bereft 1300m R’hill (Bm85) Jan 14. Ridden for speed from the wide gate and boxed on well with the big weight 2-3/4 len 8th (58.5) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Top return last start with the big weight against the older horses but he has been handed a similar task here. Rough claims from the good draw.

GAI’S CHOICE (David Pfieffer) 4m By General Nediym - Faster Pussycat (23:6-1-2): Swept past rivals from worse than midfield to score narrow sht nk win (55.0) Recorrido, Empress Milly 1100m R’hill F&M (Bm80) May 12. Given time to balance up again but charged through the field halfway down the straight to post runaway 6 len win (57.0) Titbit, Brookton Tiara 1300m R’hill F&M (Bm80) dead trk May 26.

Has bounced back to her best since rejoining David Pfieffer. Proven in the wet and is a twotime winner over this trip. Leading contender.

FIRST LOOK (C J Waller) 6m By Danehill Dancer - Sly Smile (34:5-6-1): Settled handy in the small field and went down fighting sht hd 2nd (57.0) Desatin 1400m Sandown-Hillside M Hcp-89 Feb 22. Hasn’t been seen in competition since battling away for 4-1/2 len 7th (54.5) Cariad 1200m E Farm Bright Shadow April 7. Prepared for this with sht hd win Butt I’m Ready, All Better 790m W Farm barrier trial slow trk June 8. Let-up. Handy on her day but she is finding it hard to win of late. Place preferred.

PRINCE MONASHEE (Ms K Waugh) 5g By Monashee Mountain - Oxford Princess (20:61-1): Took up the running and fought on well to finish nose, 2-1/4 len 3rd (57.0) Daintree Road, Dunrossil 1350m R’hill (Bm80) slow trk June 4 (2011). Sent to the paddock after weakening off the speed badly 11-1/4 len 13th (53.0) Title 1200m Gosford Takeover Target slow trk June 24. Showed improvement in recent len win Irish Jig, Bella Rossie 800m Gosford barrier trial slow trk June 1. First-up. Won his only start on a heavy track impressively but he may need this run after such a long break.

MECIR (M, W & J Hawkes) 3g By Lonhro Magistra Delecta (2:2-0-0): Out away after kicking career off with all-the-way 2-1/4 len win (56.0) De Nederlanden, Wild And Proud 1100m C’bury 3yo Mdn Plate Jan 4. Got back and was still a long way off the leaders turning for home but motored over the top of them late len win (58.0) Earnest Ernest, Tahitian Black 1100m C’bury (Bm70) May 23. Highly promising gelding in leading stable. Unknown in the wet but is bred to handle it. Up against some smart gallopers here but should measure up.

MORE ROCCO (C J Waller) 6g By More Than Ready - Let’s Shuffle (17:5-2-2): Given a break after weakening from just behind the speed 19-1/2 len last (56.5) Riva De Lago 1200m R’wick (Bm75) dead trk Oct 15. Specked in betting late and justified that move when sweeping past rivals from worse than midfield to post dh win (56.5) Kirinata, Persian Storm 1250m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Freshened. Appears to have turned things around but he needs a firm surface to show his best. Not fancied.

RANSOM GAZE (K J Berry) 5g By Intergaze - Princess Alexandra (18:2-2-3): Wound up steadily from well back for second-up nk 2nd (57.0) Second String 1200m Wyong (Bm65) dead trk May 10 then not far away when 1-1/4 len 4th (55.0) The Heights 1200m Gosford (Metro) (Bm70) slow trk May 30. Has come back in good order but this is a tough assignment. Prefer to see in something easier.

THE OWL (Peter Snowden) 3g By Reset Goddess Of Wisdom (5:2-0-1): Won a 3yo Bm75 here then sat behind the speed and chased solidly lg hd, 1-1/2 len 3rd (58.0) Upbeat, Senta D’Amor 1500m R’hill 3yo (Bm73) Jan 14. Put away after pulling up with respiratory distress following 11-1/4 len 11th (53.0) Single 1800m R’hill (Bm85) dead trk Jan 21. Fitter for 7th Mashkoor 900m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. First-up. Darley gelding who showed promise in his first campaign but he should find these too sharp over 1300m.

Race five

ADROITLY (Peter Snowden) 4g By Octagonal - Easy Out (21:5-1-1): Sustained a long run from the back to score 3/4 len win (54.0) Legsman, Reuben Percival 2400m R’wick W J McKell Cup slow trk May 20. Balanced up out the back and loomed up on the fence but peaked on run late len 4th (55.0) Reuben Percival 2400m W Farm Winter Cup slow trk June 2. Loves heavy tracks and will run this trip right out. Include amongst the better chances.

REUBEN PERCIVAL (Ms G Waterhouse) 5g

By Al Akbar - Yachting Magic (23:5-3-3): Sat outside the speed and knuckled down gamely late to get up on the line 1/2 hd win (54.0) The Verminator, Crafty Irna 2400m W Farm Winter Cup slow trk June 2. Took up a handy position but couldn’t finish off 6 len 5th (53.0) Lights Of Heaven 2400m E Farm Brisbane Cup dead trk June 9. Backing-up for the third week in a row.

Won this race last year by five lengths on a slow surface. Form this time around is just as good.

Big chance of going back-to-back.

ROI D’JEU (C E Ritchie) 6g By Montjeu Balinchy (31:8-3-2): Well beaten when resuming in the Wagga Cup then worked home from worse than midfield without threatening 6-1/2 len 5th (58.5) Rain Drum 2000m R’hill (Bm85) dead trk May 26. Enjoyed a nice trail one off the fence midfield and held ground to the line 5-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Reuben Percival 2400m W Farm Winter Cup slow trk June 2. Former kiwi who will relish getting out to this trip. Worth thought.

REIGNING (C Karakatsanis) 3c By Choisir Merayaat (15:3-0-2): Always wide in the second half of the field and managed to pass a few in the run home 9-1/4 len 7th (57.0) Brambles 2200m D’ben Grand Prix Stks dead trk May 26. Got back again and worked home without threatening 5-1/2 len 8th (57.0) Brambles 2400m E Farm Qld Derby dead trk June 9.

Returns home after being safely held in both starts up north. Takes on the older horses now and the 3200m is a big query. Prefer others.

STAR HAWK (M J Smith) 7g By Black Hawk - Mercenary (51:8-4-8): Strode along midfield on the fence and chased gamely to score narrow 1/2 hd win (55.5) Krasna, Gregory’s Fortress 2000m Queanbeyan (Bm55) May 13.

Enjoyed a cosy run behind the speed and was too strong for his rivals late len win (54.0) Tohunga, Zenocoin 2800m C’bury (Bm74) May 23. Aiming for the hat-trick but goes up many grades now. Place at best.

EMERITUS (A J Cummings) 4g By Zabeel Pedante (11:2-1-5): Unwound a strong run from worse than midfield to score runaway 3 len win (59.0) Now I See, Voltabolta 2100m Gosford (Bm60) heavy trk May 24. Settled out the back and was held up at a crucial stage but finished off strongly once clear hd, len 3rd (56.5) Piazza San Pietro, Miss Shamardal 2100m Gosford (Metro) (Bm70) slow trk May 30. Lightly raced stayer who is progressing well. Should have won at Gosford last start. Can run a cheeky race here in an event that lacks depth.

THE PENTAGON (M C Kent) 9g By Super Jet - Wicked Way (31:4-7-3): Closed in from near last but was no match for runaway winner 5 len 2nd (68.0) Must Have 2450m Mornington (68) heavy trk May 7 then sent to town and was always well back 13-1/2 len 10th (54.0) Tuscan Fire 2400m Sandown-Hillside (78) dead trk May 23. Kept ticking over with len, 2 len 3rd Frogsplash, Rays Bounty 2400m Cranbourne barrier trial (Hrdl) heavy trk June 7. Victorian who thrives on heavy tracks. Won the 2010 Grand National Hurdle over 4530m so the distance is no concern. Can place.

ASHWAHGANDHA (Tara Laine) 4g By Amalfi - Genny Take Care (28:1-5-2): Kept grinding home from worse than midfield for 3-3/4 len 5th (54.0) The Mallee Tiger 2100m Goulburn (Bm60) June 1. Sat out the back and kept finding the line 3-1/2 len 2nd (54.0) Piazza San Pietro 2800m C’bury (Bm75) heavy trk June 6.

Racing well but he looks outclassed here.

RYPE (J M Cleary) 7g By More Than Ready - Lupenta (52:4-0-4): Given his chance but couldn’t come on 5-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Fox Solid 1600m Goulburn C3 June 1. Sat back and passed a few in the run home 1-1/2 len 4th (51.0) High Density 2200m Sapphire Coast (Bm55) heavy trk June 10. No going well enough to trouble these.

Race six

HAVANA REY (Bjorn Baker) 3g By King Cugat Dydeedoe (8:3-2-0): Sent to the paddock after taking up the running and going down fighting lg hd 2nd (55.5) Satirical Boy 1900m C’bury 3yo (Bm75) dead trk Feb 29. Balanced up in the box-seat and shot away soon after straightening to score nk win (52.0) Flying Zero, Skip Town 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 2. Won well when resuming but is right up in the weights now. Would want double figure odds.

FLYING ZERO (C J Waller) 3g By Danzero Ubiquity (13:1-4-2): Ridden for speed but was no match late in 6 len 5th (57.5) Air Comet 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm74) dead trk May 26 then given time to balance up and hit the line hard to just miss nk 2nd (54.0) Havana Rey 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 2.

Bounced back to form at Warwick Farm last start. Capable of going one better here but he doesn’t want too much more rain.

ISLE BE READY (E B Murray) 3g By Perfectly Ready - Jesmonds Gift (14:2-4-1): Weakened off the pace for 5-1/4 len 5th (55.5) Eucumbene 1400m R’wick (Bm75) heavy trk May 20.

Ridden positively again and showed plenty of fight to record 1/2 len win (53.0) Disciple, Haut Normandie 1550m C’bury 3yo (Bm73) heavy trk June 6. Tough on pace win in the wet at Canterbury last start. Won’t find this much tougher. Among the chances.

FLIGHT OF PEGASUS (Scott Aspery) 3g By Fusaichi Pegasus - Flight Of Dreams (8:1-0-1): Did enough when resuming in 1-3/4 len 5th (58.5) Secluded 1200m R’wick 3yo Rst0 dead trk May 20. Got back from the wide draw and closed in late 4-3/4 len 6th (54.5) Havana Rey 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 2.

Nearing peak fitness now but the wide gate and heavy track will make things tough.

CONROY’S GAP (G A Ryan) 3g By Not A Single Doubt - Fleecing (10:3-0-1): Sat behind the speed and chased gamely to finish in the money 3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (55.5) Air Comet, Famous Seamus 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm74) dead trk May 26 then given a similar run behind the leaders but couldn’t finish off 3-1/2 len 7th (55.0) Choice Words 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm76) slow trk June 9. Disappointed here last Saturday. Needs to find a few lengths.

SKIP TOWN (T R Martin) 3g By Gonski Popping (9:2-2-2): Camped outside the speed and gave his all to the line hd, 3/4 len 3rd (55.0) Emotional Circus, Aeronautical 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm77) May 12. Found the line well from midfield for nk, 3-1/2 len 3rd (52.5) Havana Rey, Flying Zero 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 2. Top run at Warwick Farm last start.

Gets Bowman on now and the wet track will assist. Can go a couple better.

FLYING FUJI (Greg Bennett) 3f By Fusaichi Pegasus - La Reata (6:2-1-1): Got well back after an awkward beginning but charged to the line for eye-catching 3-1/2 len 2nd (54.5) Pampelonne 1400m Scone (Metro) 3yo Guineas May 19 then weakened out of the box-seat for disappointing 5-1/2 len last (55.5) Glove 1600m W Farm F&M (Bm75) June 2. Ran a big race behind Pampelonne at Scone two starts back then couldn’t find any excuses for her last start flop. Good enough to win this.

FULL BLAST (D P Smith) 3g By Stratum - Bridie Belle (7:2-1-1): Balanced up one off the fence midfield and rounded up rivals late len win (57.5) Core Purpose, Our Alby 1400m Kembla Grange C1 May 1. Eased out the back and pikced up some ground through the field in the run home 5 len 7th (52.0) Havana Rey 1400m W Farm 3yo (Bm80) slow trk June 2. Not sure he was completely comfortable in the wet last start. Will get similar conditions here.

IN EXCESS (J B Cummings) 3g By Secret Savings - Minus Zero (11:1-2-0): Given time to balance up and worked home solidly when resumed with 1-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Green Beret 1250m C’bury 3yo (Bm70) May 2. Put in a real eye-catcher when rattled late out wide for 1/2 nk 2nd (54.0) River Of Salvation 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Freshened. Worked home gamely in a leader dominated event last start.

Going well enough to play a major role in this but the wet track is a concern.

SINDARIN (Peter Snowden) 3f By Redoute’s Choice - Eldarin (6:1-1-2): Settled midfield and closed steadily when cleaned out the pipes with 2-3/4 len 6th (57.5) Under The Sun 1300m Randwick-Kensington 3yo (Bm70) dead trk April 25. Came from well back when ran on late for 2-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Forster 1300m Scone (Metro) Cressfield C2 May 18. Well bred Darley filly who is ticking over well this time in. Should be right at her top for this and the extra 200m looks ideal. Serious contender.

SARAMENHA (G A Ryan) 3f By Snitzel Speedy Topaze (18:2-2-2): Always well back when returning from let-up in 6-1/4 len 9th (54.0) Emotional Circus 1100m Scone (Metro) 3yoF Hcp May 19. Got back and couldn’t make any impression in 3-1/4 len 8th (57.5) Secluded 1200m W Farm 3yoF (Bm74) June 2. Struggling for form of late. Waiting for improvement.

FOXCRAFT (A J Cummings) 3f By Choisir - Foxy Tyra (5:1-1-0): Had the run of the race and proved too strong when resumed with breakthrough lg nk win (56.0) Pompidou, Delray Beach 1000m Scone (Metro) Mdn Hcp May 18.

Caught deep and managed to beat one home when 4-3/4 len 9th (56.0) Secluded 1200m W Farm 3yoF (Bm74) June 2. Had a touch run at Warwick Farm last start. Prior win at Scone was sound. Can place with some luck from the wide gate.

MATIGNON (G H Walter) 3f By Lonhro - Palais (7:1-1-0): Rolled along in front and gave a kick early in the straight but felt the pinch late 2 len 5th (54.5) San Zaim 1400m W Farm F&M (Bm70) May 9. Ridden more patiently midfield and closed in nicely for close-up 1/2 len 2nd (56.0) Our Girl Charlize 1400m R’wick 3yoF (Bm70) dead trk May 20. Hasn’t been far away of late but she is finding it hard to score her second win. Gets her chance to return to the winner’s circle here.

AUSTRALIAN STAR (G A Ryan) 3g By Exceed And Excel - Cavallina (12:1-2-3): Charged home from the back to finish 2 len 2nd (54.5) Song And Roses 1600m W Farm (Bm70) dead trk May 9. Freshened after coming home from midfield 1-1/4 len 4th (54.5) Disciple 1550m C’bury 3yo (Bm70) May 23. Racing well but needs to improve further in order to threaten here.

JELLYBEAN JACK (T J Bartley) 3g By Manner Hill - Our Gaelic Lass (13:3-3-5): Restrained out the back from the outside gate and hit the line hard 1/2 hd, len 3rd (54.0) Disciple, Kings Dominion 1550m C’bury 3yo (Bm70) May 23. Enjoyed a cosy run behind the speed and was too strong late 1/2 len win (55.0) Rolston, Blather 1500m Newcastle E&G C2 heavy trk June 2. Wyong-trained gelding who comes into this in good form. Just needs some luck from the horror draw to be around the mark.

SHERWOOD (M, W & J Hawkes) 3g By Lonhro Miss Zambezi (2:1-0-0): Kicked off career with dominant 2-1/4 len win (58.5) Ardwood Jack, Heisman 1100m Bendigo 2yo+ Mdn dead trk May 4. Settled in the first few and battled way solidly 2-1/4 len 4th (54.0) Air Comet 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm74) dead trk May 26. Far from disgraced when having his second race start here three weeks ago. experienced now and is bred to get through wet ground. Worth thought.

PUMP IT (Ms G Markwell) 3g By Savabeel - Stray (12:1-1-1): Walked out the gates but managed to pick up his feet late for len 4th (55.0) Tribal Rock 1600m Wagga 3yo GneasBm69 dead trk May 4. Ridden towards the rear again when made up good ground late for 1-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Prestidigitate 2000m Kembla Grange (Bm60) May 19. Best runs have come on dry tracks. Doesn’t look suited here.

SUITS US (J B Cummings) 3g By Fusaichi Pegasus - Suite (12:1-0-4): Backed from $4 to start $3.40f and swept home from worse than midfield to score nose win (58.5) Destiny’s Future, Crown Of Snippets 1300m Wyong Mdn Hcp dead trk May 10. Sat back and only managed to pass a couple late 3 len 7th (54.5) Disciple 1550m C’bury 3yo (Bm70) May 23.

Freshened. Wet track isn’t ideal and would prefer to see in something easier.

BLATHER (Paul Messara) 3g By Redoute’s Choice - Miss Babble (4:2-0-2): Stormed home from the back for eye-catching nose, 1-3/4 len 3rd (54.0) Forster, Art Thou Ready 1300m Scone (Metro) Cressfield C2 May 18. Enjoyed a cosy run but couldn’t dash in the wet ground 1/2 len, 2-3/4 len 3rd (54.5) Jellybean Jack, Rolston 1500m Newcastle E&G C2 heavy trk June 2. The wet track appeared to take away his turn of foot last start. Likely to have a similar problem here.

PASTORAL CARE (G H Walter) 3g By Diatribe - Aziani (6:1-0-2): Always midfield during 1-3/4 len 5th (54.5) Full Blast 1400m Kembla Grange C1 May 1. Made up good ground from the back to finish 1-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Bottled Up 1350m Wyong E&G (Bm65) slow trk May 31. Have to take him on in this grade.

Race seven

ZAKYNTHOS IMPRINTZ (G R Nickson) 5g By Footstepsinthesand - Zakynthos Star (22:53-5): Took up a forward position but was no match when the pressure went on 6-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Kinnersley 2000m R’hill Lord Mayors Cup May 12. Sat wide on the speed and stuck on gamely hd, sht nk 3rd (55.0) Gazza Guru, Thumbtacks 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Fought on bravely after a wide run at Warwick Farm a fortnight again. Capable of going a couple better here but he will need some luck from the awkward draw.

RIVER OF SALVATION (David Pfieffer) 5g By Don Eduardo - Run For Roses (18:5-4-3): Took up the running and kicked on strongly to hold rivals at bay 1/2 nk win (57.5) In Excess, Devon 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Worked forward again but was no match over the concluding stages 4-1/4 len 7th (54.5) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Racing in career best form but the wet track will play against him here.

SLICK SNIPER (T J Bartley) 7g By Bite The Bullet - Yallah Terrace (53:13-8-5): Worked to the front and dropped right out for 6-1/4 len last (54.5) Raspberries 1600m Scone (Metro) Scone Cup May 18. Sustained a strong run when worked home nicely for 2-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Grand old galloper who has a real liking for wet tracks. Always work something each way in these types of events.

THUMBTACKS (C J Waller) 5g By Pins - Anza Belle (35:5-7-5): Settled handy and gave his all for honest 1-1/4 len, lg hd 3rd (58.0) Under The Sun, Censor 1500m R’hill (Bm80) May 12. Camped behind the speed and challenged gamely again but was edged out hd 2nd (53.5) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Local gelding who has finished in the first four 26 times. The wet track isn’t ideal but expect him to be around the mark again.

TROPICANA GIRL (C J Waller) 4m By Redoute’s Choice - Get Around (24:4-4-4): Enjoyed a soft run just off the speed and chased gamely to the line 1-1/2 len, 3-1/2 len 3rd (55.0) Single, Rolling Pin 1800m R’hill (Bm85) dead trk Jan 21. Sent to the paddock after working home from midfield to finish in the money 1-1/2 len, 3-1/2 len 3rd (58.5) Sacred Flyer, Palasport 2400m W Farm (Bm78) dead trk Feb 18. Prepared for return with 2-1/4 len win Drill Bit, Mustang Bobcat 1200m W Farm barrier trial slow trk June 8. First-up. Best form is on top of the ground and she normally takes a run. Prefer to see.

FISCAL (Peter Snowden) 5g By Shamardal - Itemise (21:3-4-4): Always well back when returning from let-up 7-3/4 len 10th (60.0) Eucumbene 1400m R’wick (Bm75) heavy trk May 20 then positioned midfield on the fence and boxed on 3-3/4 len 6th (54.5) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Finds it hard to win on ground any worse than dead.

Prefer others.

MOSSAMINE (D L Freedman & G A Rogerson) 5g By Mossman - Glint Of Gold (43:5-8-4): Box-seated and gave his all to the line but couldn’t run down leader 1/2 len 2nd (56.5) Core Purpose 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 23.

Finished off well from a long way back 3-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Ideal Position 1400m R’hill E&G (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Finds it hard to win but he comes into this in career best form. Among the chances.

ZEDLION (J C Coyle) 4g By Lion Heart - Zedora (26:5-3-5): Took up a handy position and found under pressure to post lg nk win (54.0) Ilringya, Quichang 1600m Nowra Nowra Cup dead trk May 27. Appeared to have every chance but couldn’t finish off 3-1/2 len 9th (56.5) Ideal Position 1400m R’hill E&G (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Backs-up after a lacklustre performance here last Saturday. Prior form was sound and Bowman is a key booking. Worth another go.

AL’S GOLD (F G Hood) 4g By Al Jaasi - Olympic Bid (28:5-3-2): No excuses in 13-1/2 len last (55.0) Charing Cross 1800m R’wick (Bm80) dead trk May 20. Ridden cold and worked home strongly in restricted room 2-3/4 len 4th (54.0) Ideal Position 1400m R’hill E&G (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Back to his best here last Saturday but the heavy conditions will make things tough.

QUINDELOP (T S Howlett) 4g By Spinning World - Devious Pegasus (15:7-2-2): Made it five wins in a row when recording fast-finishing 1-3/4 len win (56.5) Pesci, Danahere 1600m Gunnedah Gunnedah Cup May 13. Heavily backed but got a long way back and was never a winning chance 4-3/4 len 8th (59.0) Beaveroo 1600m Wyong (Bm75) slow trk May 31. Got too far back at Wyong last start. Strung five wins together prior. Can bounce back.

DUNROSSIL (M, W & J Hawkes) 5g By Viscount - Periphery (24:2-8-1): Given every chance but only whacked away in the straight 1-1/4 len 5th (54.5) Charlottes Mint 1300m SandownHillside (82) dead trk May 23. On the quick back-up after working home nicely from midfield 1-1/2 len, lg nk 3rd (54.0) Ideal Position, Green Beret 1400m R’hill E&G (Bm80) slow trk June 9. Has improved with each run this time in.

Looks ready to win another.

HARD LIQUOR (A J Cummings) 4g By Tale Of The Cat - Sassy Soda (21:2-4-0): Given a letup after 5-3/4 len 14th (54.0) Upon This Rock 1600m W Farm (Bm80) April 4. Weakened out of the box-seat in 9-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Eucumbene 1300m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Ordinary at Warwick Farm last start.

Has to lift.

CALVO (L W Curtis) 5g By Spinning World - Penniaire (13:3-3-1): Ridden positively to take up the running and held on gamely over the concluding stages hd win (57.5) Scream Machine, Lady Lonhro 1400m Kembla Grange C2 May 19. Enjoyed the run of the race behind the speed but found a couple too strong len, 3/4 len 3rd (55.0) Beaveroo, Letchworth 1600m Wyong (Bm75) slow trk May 31. All three wins have come on good tracks. Won’t get things to suit here.

KAYPERS (Greg Bennett) 4g By Cape Cross Miss Electra (14:5-1-2): Settled worse than midfield on the fence and made up good ground late when resuming 1-1/2 len 2nd (57.0) School Prince 1000m Dubbo (Bm70) May 14. Took up a more forward position behind the speed and gave his all for close-up lg hd, 1/2 nk 3rd (57.0) The Heights, Battant 1200m Gosford (Metro) (Bm70) slow trk May 30. Scone-trained gelding who is building an impressive record. Handles all conditions have he has been competitive in town in the past. Don’t underestimate.

ANUBAS (P & W Webster) 6g By Iglesia Song Of Unbridled (16:3-3-4): Returned with a runaway win at Kembla then always prominent when finishing 3/4 len, sht hd 3rd (57.5) Flying Bay, Sherwoods Choice 1400m Kembla Grange (Bm62) May 12. Balanced up midfield and closed in 3/4 len 2nd (56.0) Bottled Up 1350m Wyong E&G (Bm65) slow trk May 31.

Has come back in good order and the wet track suits. Worth including in the exotics.

LADY LONHRO (Tara Laine) 4m By Lonhro Bella Diva (13:2-1-2): Got a long way back but managed to issue a strong challenge for hd, 1-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Calvo, Scream Machine 1400m Kembla Grange C2 May 19. Closed steadily and far from disgraced when 1-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Glove 1600m W Farm F&M (Bm75) June 2. Looks to have the job ahead on the wet track.

Race eight

GAZZA GURU (S Farley) 7g By Street Cry Proud Halo (63:7-8-7): Made up good ground from the back to finish midfield 2-1/2 len 6th (51.0) Riva De Lago 1300m Scone (Metro) Open Hcp May 18. Sustained a long wide run from the 800m to hold on a post hd win (55.5) Thumbtacks, Zakynthos Imprintz 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Tough effort last start when forced to make a long wide run.

Likely to do it tough again from the horror gate.

SOUTHERN SKYE (P M Perry) 5g By Danasinga - Aurora Australis (30:3-5-2): Weakened badly out of the box-seat 18-1/4 len last (54.0) Adroitly 2400m R’wick W J McKell Cup slow trk May 20. Ridden patiently and worked home without threatening 3-3/4 len 4th (56.5) Censor 2000m R’hill (Bm85) slow trk June 9.

Needs a dead track to show his best. Won’t get conditions to suit here.

RED EYE SPECIAL (Bjorn Baker) 5g By Yamanin Vital - Flight All Nite (21:4-4-0): Sent to the paddock and switched stables following 6-1/4 len 11th (58.0) Single 1800m R’hill (Bm87) dead trk Feb 25. Beaten for early speed but going moving late when resuming 4-1/2 len 8th (57.0) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Encouraging effort at Warwick Farm last start. Fitter now and wouldn’t be surprised to see him add value into the multiples.

SCOTTISH BORDER (G L Frazer) 5g By Danewin - Citilook (30:4-3-6): Was a long way off them turning for home but picked up ground in the straight 4 len 9th (54.5) Palasport 1400m R’hill (Bm94) dead trk May 26. Sat back and found the line well again 3-3/4 len 6th (55.5) Winning Glory 1500m R’hill (Bm92) slow trk June 9. Crying out for this trip and Bowman getting on is a big advantage. Knockout chance.

PECK (Peter Snowden) 4g By Pivotal - Flying Kiss (15:3-3-2): Put away after going down as a heavily backed favourite in 3/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (57.5) Permit, Planetarium 2400m R’hill (Bm80) Jan 14. Couldn’t go with them early but got moving over the concluding stages when returning 3-3/4 len 8th (54.0) Palasport 1400m R’hill (Bm94) dead trk May 26. Did more than enough when resuming here three weeks ago. Hard to catch but he is worth something each way.

HARRY TRIMBOLE (M C Kent) 4g By Danske - Greta’s Way (20:5-3-4): Got a long way back and picked up some ground late 10 len 5th (59.5) Puissance De Lune 1800m SandownHillside (78) dead trk May 23. Ridden patiently again and charged to the line to just miss sht 1/2 hd 2nd (58.0) Zaamore 2000m F’ton (78) dead trk June 6. Victorian who will appreciate getting on the heavy surface. Drawn well and is well weighted here. One of the major players.

THE ZEEBAC (M, W & J Hawkes) 6g By Rock Of Gibraltar - South Sea Storm (27:2-8-3): Landed in a good spot midfield but only held ground to the line 9-1/2 len 7th (54.5) Eraset 1700m F’ton (89) dead trk May 19. Ridden more positively to sit behind the pace and battled on solidly sht 1/2 hd, 3/4 len 3rd (58.5) Zaamore, Harry Trimbole 2000m F’ton (78) dead trk June 6.

Comes to Sydney after come encouraging runs down south. Going well enough to win this but the wet track is a slight query.

AFRICAN PRINCE (C J Waller) 6g By Johannesburg - Donna Amata (49:4-108): Tardy to begin and kept whacking when resumed from nearly a year off with 6-1/4 len 8th (56.5) Under The Sun 1500m R’hill (Bm80) May 12 then kept grinding away for 4-1/2 len 6th (58.5) Beaveroo 1600m Wyong (Bm75) slow trk May 31. Nearing peak fitness now and is getting out to a more suitable trip.

The wet track brings him into calculations.

CAROUN (J A O’Shea) 4h By Montjeu - Carlitta (6:2-1-0): Saluted at $17 when tipped out after 2-1/2 len win (59.0) Wonderous Light, Next Round 2400m Fr - Saint Cloud 3yo Cond slow trk Oct 25. Amongst first beaten when resumed with 7-3/4 len last (59.0) River Of Salvation 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Former European stayer who will only improve as he gets out in distance. Gets a wet surface here and pay to follow any market moves.

DANCING ATTENDANCE (G H Walter) 4m By Danehill Dancer - Kowtow (13:3-1-4): Held up at the top of the straight when kept coming for 3-1/2 len 9th (55.0) Fibrillation 1900m R’hill Epona Stakes Mar 31. Pulled off a tidy plunge when closed off strongly to record 1-3/4 len win (57.0) Glove, Money Never Sleeps 1600m R’wick F&M (Bm75) slow trk May 20. Classy win in the wet at Randwick last start. Looks likely to measure up in this company and will take a power of beating.

PRAISE BE (C J Waller) 4m By Kheleyf Grateful Thanks (18:4-2-1): Locked up midfield on the fence and got the split in the straight but couldn’t go on 6-3/4 len 10th (54.0) Under The Sun 1500m R’hill (Bm80) May 12. Balanced up one off the fence worse than midfield and made up good ground over the final furlong 1-1/2 len 4th (58.5) Core Purpose 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 23. Worked home well in a leader dominated event at Canterbury last start. Peaks now and is proven in heavy ground.

Should give this a shake.

REPUBLIC LAD (C J Waller) 5g By Encosta De Lago - Republic Lass (18:4-2-3): Had enough and turned out after 6-3/4 len last (57.0) Permit 2400m R’hill (Bm80) Jan 14. Only got warmed up late when resumed with 6-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Eucumbene 1400m R’wick (Bm75) heavy trk May 20. Since kept up to the mark with sht 1/2 hd, 3/4 len 3rd Kilauea, Instructs 1030m R’hill barrier trial slow trk June 5. Getting out the his right trip here but the wet track will play against him.

SHAMARDANI (G D Hickman) 4m By Shamardal - Preview (12:3-0-4): Came from well back out wide for 3/4 len, 1/2 nk 3rd (55.0) Gopana, Triple Six 1800m R’hill (Bm75) May 12.

Tardy to begin but still managed to hit the line gamely for 1-1/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (52.0) Rain Drum, Kim Warrior 2000m R’hill (Bm85) dead trk May 26. Lightly raced mare who is showing promise. Was a beaten favourite at Hawkesbury the only time she saw a heavy track.

EURYALE (Peter Snowden) 3f By Lonhro - Meduesa (14:3-1-1): Powered past rivals from midfield to record 3/4 len win (58.0) Lucripetous, Tribal Rock 1800m R’hill 3yo (Bm72) May 12. Landed in a good spot midfield but couldn’t come on in the straight 12 len 9th (55.0) Brambles 2200m D’ben Grand Prix Stks dead trk May 26. Returned to Sydney after a disappointing run in the Grand Prix at Doomben.

Worth another go here.

COSMONAUT (J B Cummings) 4g By Starcraft - Julez (14:2-1-0): Failed to make an impression in the run home when 4-1/2 len 7th (55.5) Under The Sun 1500m R’hill (Bm80) May 12 then not far away when worked home well for 1-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Core Purpose 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 23. Will relish the extra trip but won’t want it too wet.

THE PAYMASTER (Ms J Cashin) 8g By Orpen - No Etoile (59:10-5-4): As expected looked in need of the run when cleaned out the pipes with 2-1/2 len 9th (61.5) Second String 1200m Wyong (Bm65) dead trk May 10. Back to his usual self when up on the speed and faded late for 6 len 7th (61.5) Flaming Circle 1850m Newcastle (Bm65) May 26. Handy old galloper who goes forward and gives his all. Has a liking for wet tracks and is capable of sneaking into the placings at odds here.

KIM DIVINE (J B Cummings) 4g By God’s Own - Cavita (17:2-1-3): Closed in strongly from the back to finish 4-1/2 len 6th (56.5) River Of Salvation 1550m C’bury (Bm75) May 16. Sat back and did his best work late again 3 len 5th (54.0) Gazza Guru 1600m W Farm (Bm85) slow trk June 2. Handy on his day but he gets back and needs luck in his races. Both wins have come on firm tracks. Wants the sun to come out.

THEBIGIAM (L W Curtis) 6g By Zariz - Play Well (33:3-6-9): Came from the back to just miss nose 2nd (56.0) Casula Gal 1600m Wyong C2 dead trk May 10. Ridden patiently and unwound a strong finish again to post 1-1/4 len win (56.5) Vader, Oceanic 1600m Gosford C2 slow trk May 24. Loves wet going but he is yet to win past a mile and this class to test him.

Race nine

PIMPALA SECRET (M C Conners) 4g By Monashee Mountain - Secret Dancer (12:5-11): Won the Hawkesbury Guineas then sent to the paddock after weakening from behind the speed 3 len 10th (56.0) Falino 1350m D’ben Btc Classic May 21 (2011). Ridden for speed but folded up in the run home when resuming 14-1/4 len 15th (54.0) Adamon 1200m Wagga Town Plate dead trk May 3. Since scored 3/4 len win Sherzando, Harbour Scene 800m W Farm barrier trial slow trk May 29. Let-up. Won the Hawkesbury Guineas last year but has obviously had problems since. Waiting for improvement.

HURRARA (G L Frazer) 4g By Hussonet - Emmaagh (22:6-4-3): Showed good early speed but felt the pinch in the run home 4-3/4 len 5th (58.5) Mental 1200m Hawkesbury (Metro) (Bm85) dead trk May 5. Took up the running again and gave a strong kick in the straight but was caught in the last couple of bounds lg hd 2nd (54.0) Tromso 1100m R’hill Open Hcp dead trk May 26. Speedy type who led until the last bound here three weeks ago.

Down in grade now and get Bowman on. Can go one better.

GIRLS GO RACING (G D Hickman) 5m By Marechal - Puppet Strings (36:8-4-6): Sat back and hit the line hard for much improved 2-3/4 len, hd 3rd (55.0) Mental, See The World 1200m Hawkesbury (Metro) (Bm85) dead trk May 5. Settled worse than midfield and closed in strongly again lg hd, len 3rd (52.5) Tromso, Hurrara 1100m R’hill Open Hcp dead trk May 26. Backmarker who has shown improvement in her last couple. Proven in the wet and this is her pet trip. Should be charging at them late.

MY VEGAS (J C McNair) 8h By Royal Academy - Smytzer’s Century (45:7-3-3): Kept finding the line from near last to finish len 4th (61.0) My Cookie Monster 1000m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Got back again and worked home nicely in restricted room 4-1/2 len 8th (54.0) Alberton Park 1100m R’hill June Stakes slow trk June 9. Good effort in the June Stakes last Saturday. Well placed here but the wet track is a concern.

RIEBEEK (S B Hill) 7g By Marwina - Something Gold (43:11-6-5): Returned with a win at Queanbeyan then stepped up in grade and was well beaten 7-3/4 len 13th (54.0) Adamon 1200m Wagga Town Plate dead trk May 3.

Enjoyed a soft run behind the speed but couldn’t finish off 4-1/4 len 8th (52.0) Tromso 1100m R’hill Open Hcp dead trk May 26. No match for a few of these here last start but the wet track gives him a chance of turning the tables.

MOUNT VERDE (J R Wenman) 7g By Monashee Mountain - Oro Verde (44:7-6-3): Faded from the box-seat to finish midfield 2-1/2 len 5th (58.0) Magic Weekend 1100m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk Jan 21. Spelled after racing well below his best in 6-1/2 len 7th (58.0) Aerobatics 1100m R’hill (Bm85) slow trk Feb 11. Scratched.

MARTIN PLACE (J C Coyle) 6g By Street Cry - Pasha’s Honor (24:5-5-4): Weakened off the pace badly to finish well down the track 15-1/4 len 12th (57.5) Irish Love 1800m R’hill (Bm85) slow trk June 4 (2011). Spelled and switched stables following 14-3/4 len last (54.0) Chameleon 1600m R’wick (Bm85) heavy trk June 11 (2011). Will take improvement out of 1/2 hd win Miss Keepsake, Queenian 790m W Farm barrier trial slow trk June 8. First-up. Trials have been encouraging debut prefer to see after such a long break.

MIGHTY OBVIOUS (J C McNair) 6g By Fubu Self Evident (41:6-8-6): Worked forward and went down fighting sht nk, 1/2 nk 3rd (57.5) Leviosa, Sutton Queen 1000m Muswellbrook Autumn Sprint May 4. Landed in the box-seat and battled away solidly 1-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Motspur 1100m Scone (Metro) Prydes Easifeed May 19. Freshened. Speedy type who is very honest but struggles in wet ground. Not keen.

JOHANNAPINE (M C Webb) 4m By Johannesburg - Alpine Echo (6:3-2-0): Only unplaced start when far from disgraced in G1 company 3-1/2 len 14th (52.0) Woorim 1100m C’field Oakleigh Plate Feb 25. Checked near turn when gallant in defeat nose 2nd (54.0) Alpha Proxima 1000m C’field Open Hcp slow trk May 26. Victorian who should have won when resuming at Caulfield last start. Fitter now and the wet track won’t stop her. Stay with her.

TURF HERO (Ms G Markwell) 6g By Rubiton - Peaches And Cream (27:6-5-1): Struck trouble halfway down the straight and couldn’t recover 6-3/4 len 8th (56.0) Mental 1200m Hawkesbury (Metro) (Bm85) dead trk May 5.

Settled on the speed and challenged gamely for close-up 1-1/4 len 5th (58.0) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Racing well without much luck this time in. Draws the fence here and the wet track suits. Should get his chance.

MILLENIUM RULER (G H Walter) 4g By Dubawi - Millenium Charm (15:3-9-0): Powered home from the back to score last stride nose win (57.0) Earnest Ernest, Flitter Bye 1100m W Farm (Bm70) May 9. Pulled up with some respiratory issues after 7-1/2 len 12th (55.0) See The World 1200m R’hill (Bm80) dead trk May 26. Had genuine excuses here last start. Must be respected on prior form.

NASH RAMBLER (R L Pearse) 4m By Diatribe - Camaro (14:3-2-3): Kept trying hard when resumed with 2-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Gai’s Choice 1100m R’hill F&M (Bm80) May 12. Rated to perfection up front and kept finding to record 3 len win (56.5) Rushing To Win, What A Treat 1100m Gosford (Metro) F&M (Bm75) slow trk May 30.

Had the track bias in her favour last start. More depth here and she will have to do some early work from the wide gate. Prefer others.

RAMPART (Peter Snowden) 4g By Commands - Seika (14:3-4-1): Heavily backed when winning over 1100m at Canterbury then sat behind the speed and held ground to the line 1-1/2 len, sht nk 3rd (50.5) We Betcha, New Day Rising 1250m C’bury (Bm85) slow trk Nov 26. Hasn’t been seen in competition since 2-3/4 len 6th (56.5) King Of Love 1250m C’bury (Bm75) Dec 16. Prepared for return with strong 1/2 nk win Icy Mist, Misdolcetto 760m Hawkesbury barrier trial dead trk May 21. First-up. Flies first-up and in wet ground. Should take a power of beating fresh.

KOMODO BLUE (Grant Marshall) 4m By Hidden Dragon - Paleface Blue (14:4-4-3): Ordered to trial to steward’s satisfaction after taking no part in (56.5) Mighty Obvious 1000m Hawkesbury (Bm75) April 12. Balanced up in the box-seat and gave her all to the line lg hd, lg nk 3rd (56.5) My Cookie Monster, Buckmoore 1000m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Had her chance at Gosford last start. No easier here. Place claims.

BUCKMOORE (J A Sylvester) 7g By Mister C. - Jointer (69:11-9-9): Raced wide out the back and couldn’t make any impression in the straight 7-3/4 len last (54.0) Motspur 1100m Scone (Metro) Prydes Easifeed May 19 then dropped right back in grade and found the line nicely from midfield to finish close-up lg hd 2nd (57.0) My Cookie Monster 1000m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Worked home strongly against the pattern of the day at Gosford last start. Capable of causing the upset.

FAMOUS SEAMUS (N Mayfield-Smith) 3g By Elusive City - Clinique (7:3-1-1): Went hard in front after his saddle slipped and held on well under the circumstances 4-1/2 len 4th (56.0) Free Wheeling 1400m Hawkesbury (Metro) H’bury Guineas dead trk May 5. Worked across to settle on the speed and gave a good kick in the straight but was caught over the concluding stages 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Air Comet 1200m R’hill 3yo (Bm74) dead trk May 26.

Front-running type who was brave in defeat in the Hawkesbury Guineas two starts back then fought on gamely after setting a hot tempo last start. Can go one better here.

EMPRESS MILLY (P M Perry) 4m By Stratum - Tycoon Milly (23:4-5-1): Sat wide on the speed and stuck on well 3/4 len 7th (55.0) Alumbrado 1100m Scone (Metro) (Bm75) May 19. Enjoyed a good trip midfield but couldn’t finish off 7-3/4 len 8th (57.0) Nash Rambler 1100m Gosford (Metro) F&M (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Disappointing last start. Has to lift.

BRIAN’S HONOUR (M, W & J Hawkes) 6g By Anabaa - Grand Archway (14:2-6-0): Loomed up although found one better when len 2nd (56.5) Detours 1200m C’bury (Bm70) dead trk Aug 10 then sent to the paddock after 1-1/4 len 2nd (55.5) Secession 1250m C’bury E&G (Bm73) Aug 31. Finds himself in a competitive race but he handles all conditions and has drawn to receive a soft run. Not the roughest.

EARNEST ERNEST (Joseph Pride) 6g By Sandtrap - Our Private Dancer (15:2-6-2): Sent out as favourite and worked home strongly from midfield but was no match for winner late len 2nd (58.0) Mecir 1100m C’bury (Bm70) May 23 then got back and worked home well against the pattern of the day 1-1/2 len 5th (56.0) My Cookie Monster 1000m Gosford (Metro) (Bm75) slow trk May 30. Prepared to forgive last start when it was a big advantage to be on the speed. Wasn’t far off Mecir prior. Don’t drop off him.

PRINCE MONASHEE (Ms K Waugh) 5g By Monashee Mountain - Oxford Princess (20:61-1): Took up the running and fought on well to finish nose, 2-1/4 len 3rd (57.0) Daintree Road, Dunrossil 1350m R’hill (Bm80) slow trk June 4 (2011). Sent to the paddock after weakening off the speed badly 11-1/4 len 13th (53.0) Title 1200m Gosford Takeover Target slow trk June 24. Showed improvement in recent len win Irish Jig, Bella Rossie 800m Gosford barrier trial slow trk June 1. First-up. Should find a few of these too sharp.

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22512 21121 87453 83960 29223 02908 4s477

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Mabel Grace tb (3) J Azzopardi (a3) 60.5 Chester Road tcw (5) P Knuckey 55 Cohort tc (4) J Brown 54 Finding Water (7) Ms H Diener (a3) 54 Hibernian tdw (2) Ms C Chatfield 54 Leica Scene (1) SCRATCHED Talent Show (6) J Whiting 54 CHESTER ROAD, Mabel Grace, Hibernian, Cohort

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3.24

2.00 2.80 6.50 31.00 6.50 21.00

2000m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Rating 74 $40,000

1 7s907 2 50s09 3 3s714 4 19692 5 60436 6 26498 7 64s05 8 s3316 9 90927 10 2322 11 05s00 12 20570 13 14 15 16

05s05 75373 s4214 00s81

Once A Week tc (11) J Azzopardi (a3) 59 Ambers Kingdom (2) Duncan Miller 58.5 Ladysea t (5) J Mallyon (a2) 58.5 Endless Time tw (16) R Hill (a1.5) 57 Boy Mambo d (9) J Noske 56.5 Luminol (3) B Parnham 56 Jackson Rocks (14) J Whiting 55.5 Verdello Blue (1) S Mc Gruddy 55.5 If You Do t (10) S Meeres 55 Just Hoping b (8) Ms K Yuill (a) 54.5 Grandiosity (12) S Parnham 54 Twikkey (13) T Turner 54 EMERGENCIES Suave Business (4) C Harvey 54 Timberlands t (7) T Ikenushi 55 Hyden d (6) SCRATCHED The Pupster (15) 54 LADYSEA, Verdello Blue, Boy Mambo, Luminol

26.00 15.00 31.00

NR

12.15

Ronald McDonald House Plate

900m

1 08 2 0s030 3 s22s4 4 3360s 5 6 7 709s 8 6s8 9 6s4Ps 10 00s

Control Agent h (3) S Thurlow 56 17.00 More Than Muddy (9) Ms C Pettigrew (a3) 56 26.00 Written Consent (5) J Matthews (a1.5) 56 3.00 Annonay h (1) Michael Palmer 54 4.20 Aussie Kim (13) J Penza 54 9.00 Claddagh Lass (4) Ms J Taylor (a3) 54 11.00 Easy Gold h (11) Ms L G Henry 54 26.00 Million Reasons (6) S Lisnyy (a2) 54 9.00 Rich Megarossa (12) D Spriggs 54 8.00 Song And Dance h (8) Ms A Stokes (a2) 54 31.00 EMERGENCIES 11 03 Innisvale bh (2) 56 4.80 12 9637 Platinum Quest h (10) 54 31.00 13 s2635 Just A Splash h (7) Matthew Palmer 54 8.00 WRITTEN CONSENT, Rich Megarossa, Annonay, Aussie Kim

12.50

Coffey Mining Plate

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $14,000

1 9 2 s5745 3 739s2 4 5 s3302 6 90658 7 0440s 8 7790s 9 252s6 10 70s70 11 7s596

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Diafire (9) J Matthews (a1.5) Eight Squared (4) G Buckley I’m Danny (11) Ms J Duggan (a3) Ravenscroft (6) J Penza Red Jet b (5) Matthew Palmer Shuffles (10) D Pisani (a3) Balmain Gem (3) Ms S Munro (a3) Inside Story (8) S Thurlow Shadows b (2) S Lisnyy (a2) Socially Excited (1) Ms A Threadwell (a2) Mai Tai Lady (7) Ms L G Henry RED JET, I’m Danny, Shadows, Mai Tai Lady

59 59 59 59 59 59 57 57 57 57 54.5

26.00 9.00 8.00 31.00 1.80 17.00 26.00 31.00 3.50 51.00 5.00

1.25 Coffey Sports & Leisure Handicap 1300m (Apprentices can claim) Maiden $14,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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1650m

334s2 Beaufort Gyre h (1) 59 Hunga (11) G Buckley 59 Namibian (10) S Lisnyy (a2) 59 s86s7 Racing Red (13) Ms C Pettigrew (a3) 58.5 5s434 Sabutai (7) C O’Brien 58 386s3 Dragons Forever (4) M Bell 56.5 7 Cardwell (3) J Penza 56 9s424 Fortunate Four (6) A Gibbons 56 8s5 Lunatic Lady (2) Ms L G Henry 56 7523s Salut The Solution h (12) Ms A Threadwell (a2) 56 s3302 Red Jet b (8) SCRATCHED 9s9 Wheeo h (5) Michael Palmer 55 EMERGENCIES 04426 Tillane b (9) SCRATCHED 70700 Karvelas (14) D Pisani (a3) 55 BEAUFORT GYRE, Sabutai, Namibian, Dragons Forever

2.50 11.00 6.00 26.00 5.00 5.00 21.00 7.00 17.00 11.00 31.00 51.00

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Pin Rouge (9) Ms H Diener (a3) 59 Doutable td (7) J Whiting 57.5 Devilish Intent tdw (5) P Hall 57 Greatwall Of China dw (8) P Knuckey 57 Don’t Say Boo td (11) C Harvey 56 Full Steam Ahead tb (17) P Harvey 56 Mavromata t (2) J Brown 56 Saezuri d (10) Ms K Yuill (a) 56 Ancient Spell d (12) S Mc Gruddy 55.5 Giant’s Island d (16) A Kennedy 55.5 Rocky’s Brother c (15) T Ikenushi 55 Victobougg d (3) S O’Donnell 54.5 Rose Of May tcdw (1) T Turner 54 Wizaway tcw (13) R Hill (a1.5) 54 EMERGENCIES 15 8s677 Light The Skies cd (14) 54 16 08459 Triple Ken c (6) 54 17 33221 Capricious Lad t (4) 57 MAVROMATA, Doutable, Devilish Intent, Don’t Say Boo

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4.35

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1200m

1 52832 Megem’s Boy tw (8) M Pateman (a3) 59.5 4.60 2 31141 Texan tcd (10) P Hall 57 3.50 3 3s537 Secret Enigma tcdw (5) S Parnham 56 11.00 4 s4534 Follow The Road w (2) S Meeres 55 8.00 5 1153s Let’s Go Secret td (7) G Smith 55 21.00 6 425s0 Lauradane tc (3) S O’Donnell 54.5 15.00 7 302s1 McScar tc (1) Ms R Forrest (a3) 54.5 13.00 8 114s1 Morning Mist tcd (4) P Harvey 54.5 4.60 9 3213s Bombora c (6) P Carbery 54 8.00 10 98004 Keshaar t (11) T Turner 54 21.00 11 741s0 Nomad td (12) P Knuckey 54 26.00 12 7s005 The Corporation d (9) S Mc Gruddy 54 21.00 MORNING MIST, Texan, Follow The Road, Megem’s Boy

GEAR CHANGES RACE 4: (12) Victobougg blinkers off, lugging bit off, tongue-tie off; (13) Rose Of May winkers on RACE 5: (5) Let’s Go Secret blinkers off RACE 6: (8) Irma La Dane blinkers off RACE 8: (1) Playcidium Mint lugging bit on, bubble cheeker on; (2) Desire Path noseband off, bubble cheeker on; (5) Durrahmoore blinkers on, lugging bit on; (11) Goldy Junior blinkers off, shadow roll on This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

3.15

Winter Championship

5.52

4.60 4.00 11.00 11.00 15.00 9.00 5.50 9.00 17.00 17.00 15.00 17.00 31.00

1400m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 74+ $55,000

1 31872 2 59623 3 090s3 4 61015 5 122s0 6 s4095 7 41213 8 766s0 9 43636 10 33221 11 30s00 12 63854

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Caves Road tcdw (4) J Azzopardi (a3) 60.5 Ten Aces tcd (10) M Pateman (a3) 59.5 Miss Tipsy Topsy t (5) J Whiting 57 Miss Vinnoire td (9) G Smith 57 Fortescue Flyer td (11) P Hall 56.5 Mutawarath dw (1) J Mallyon (a2) 56.5 Almachino cdb (2) B Parnham 56 Reflective Star tcw (7) J Noske 56 Daintree Road dwn (6) Ms K Yuill (a) 54.5 Capricious Lad cd (8) S Parnham 54 Nutty Cluso c (3) SCRATCHED Our Larrikin (12) S O’Donnell 54 ALMACHINO, Capricious Lad, Caves Road, Ten Aces

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6.32

3.50 7.00 6.00 11.00 13.00 15.00 4.60 17.00 13.00 11.00 13.00

1200m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Rating 74 $40,000

1 s9s46 Playcidium Mint db (11) M Pateman (a3) 60 4.00 2 18501 Desire Path t (10) G Smith 59.5 8.00 3 80574 Even Astar td (9) J Mallyon (a2) 59 7.00 4 1110s Miss Dandy db (2) S Mc Gruddy 58.5 5.50 5 217s0 Durrahmoore d (6) J Azzopardi (a3) 58 15.00 6 111s4 Precious Snippets db (4) J Whiting 58 3.50 7 208s9 Haagen tc (3) S Parnham 57.5 21.00 8 10s11 Statements cd (15) R Hill (a1.5) 57.5 15.00 9 9677s Southern Comfort tc (12) J Noske 57 26.00 10 1360s Need Luck db (7) A Kennedy 56.5 21.00 11 0s77s Goldy Junior tc (13) 56 26.00 12 09622 Coolism d (5) S O’Donnell 55.5 17.00 13 s6388 Verscene td (14) P Knuckey 55.5 21.00 14 s6s67 Filly Elliot (1) Ms H Diener (a3) 54 26.00 15 79608 Ibrahimovic d (8) B Parnham 54 21.00 PRECIOUS SNIPPETS, Statements, Miss Dandy, Playcidium Mint

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Coffey Information Handicap

1200m

1500m

Coffey Projects Handicap

1850m

(Apprentices can claim) Class 2 $14,000

1 25s30 2 27985 3 s0431 4 474s9 5 70s86 6 s4335 7 12423 8 95535 9 57s85 10 s7058 11 54310 12 50384

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Just Wicked tc (12) P Knuckey 59 Checkpoint c (1) B Parnham 57.5 Screaming Plum cd (13) J Azzopardi (a3) 57.5 Rio Spark d (2) M Pateman (a3) 57 Shady Bet (5) S Parnham 57 Tiger Pete t (11) S Mc Gruddy 57 Scorn Saxon tdb (8) J Whiting 56 Irma La Dane (7) J Noske 55.5 Lord Balthazar t (4) J Brown 55.5 Pass The Magic (9) T Turner 55.5 Settle Strada (3) S O’Donnell 54.5 You Say So (6) R Hill (a1.5) 54.5 Hurricane Hound (10) S Meeres 54 CHECKPOINT, Tiger Pete, Scorn Saxon, Just Wicked

WEATHER

353s7 Pippindell wh (7) Ms A Threadwell (a2) 62 11.00 s1359 Cadazzle (2) J Matthews (a1.5) 59 21.00 s9619 Flying Bay w (4) J Penza 59 7.00 97s33 Moporena (8) A Gibbons 59 15.00 850s5 Alta Floresta (3) Ms J Duggan (a3) 57.5 21.00 57s52 Hidden Huss b (9) Ms L G Henry 56.5 3.50 454s2 Marmadane wbh (1) Matthew Palmer 56.5 3.20 16s34 Universal Exchange wh (6) Ms A Stokes (a2) 56 21.00 61 We’ve Got Tonight (5) D Spriggs 56 2.50 WE’VE GOT TONIGHT, Hidden Huss, Flying Bay, Marmadane

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14611 1s212 3256s 3127s 2670s 91131 43s12 s1449 25s24 116s8 232s3 122s7 22s01

TRACK

(Apprentices can claim) F&M Benchmark 60 $14,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Heavy (10)

2.00 Coffey Environments Handicap

2.40

1200m

RAIL POSITION

74s1 3616 275s2 57661 s5318 63322 24s03 66s31 24s23 58783

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Fine

Out 6m 1900m-1600m, then out 8m remainder

He’s A Knockout (9) D Spriggs 58 3.80 Lord Of The Spur d (7) G Buckley 58 4.00 Perfect Hussey d (4) J Penza 56 3.00 Model Academy (2) S Lisnyy (a2) 54.5 16.00 Lady Corleone d (3) Ms L G Henry 54 5.50 Amazing Albert dw (6) Ms J Duggan (a3) 54 8.00 Decoree w (5) A Gibbons 54 26.00 Not A Dream h (11) Matthew Palmer 54 21.00 Old Mate Shov (10) 54 11.00 Bolivian Dash (8) Ms A Threadwell (a2) 54 21.00 EMERGENCY 11 57166 El Alamo dh (1) 54 31.00 PERFECT HUSSEY, He’s A Knockout, Lord Of The Spur, Amazing Albert

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WEATHER

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Rating 64+ $50,000

9.00 7.00 5.50 17.00 15.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 13.00 26.00 17.00 26.00 31.00 51.00

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 74+ $45,000

4

TRACK Good (3)

Westspeed Handicap

5.12

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 68+ $45,000

1 3s627 2 s8211 3 0s312 4 88546 5 11s04 6 s1413 7 s4031 8 16803 9 11083 10 90s64 11 03123 12 21180 13 00070 14 10s07

(Apprentices can claim) Class 1 $14,000

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Maiden SW $14,000

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4.00

Newcastle races TODAY

TAB CODE

1

8.00 8.00 4.60 8.00 7.00 13.00 9.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 21.00 26.00

4

RAIL POSITION

GUIDE

Senta D’Amor (10) M Bell Black Jag (3) C O’Brien Cumin t (5) G Buckley Angeloro w (7) Michael Palmer Coubertin (4) J Matthews (a1.5) Devon b (6) Ms L G Henry Now I See d (12) Matthew Palmer Bold Sari tb (1) D Spriggs Paese Commands d (13) J Penza Western Classic w (9) S Lisnyy (a2) She’s Cosmic w (14) Ms J Duggan (a3) Bonus Spin (8) A Gibbons EMERGENCIES 13 67084 Onyajet w (2) Ms C Pettigrew (a3) 14 58s00 Karim w (11) CUMIN, Devon, Now I See, Bold Sari

59 57 57 56 56 55.5 54 54 54 54 54 54

3.00 11.00 2.25 17.00 17.00 9.00 8.00 9.00 15.00 26.00 21.00 26.00

54 54

51.00 51.00

TAB GUIDE Daily Double 7, 8 Extra Double 3, 4 Treble 6, 7, 8 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 Fixed Odds All Races

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3.50

Coffey Geotechnics Plate

1850m

(Apprentices can claim) Maiden SW $14,000

1 84305 2 4s263 3 3s443 4 9s305 5 25s54 6 s4880 7 50762 8 20s90 9 865s5 10 s8905 11 89770 12 87385

Doitagainbart (6) Ms S Munro (a3) 59 Revolutionize (1) S Lisnyy (a2) 59 Bedey’s Mistake b (14) S Thurlow 58 Chisom (7) M Lister 58 Dragonzone (2) G Buckley 58 New Show (8) 57 Nichol’s Graduate h (12) John Carter 57 Serkia (9) A Gibbons 57 Jaipur Princess (10) J Penza 56 Lola Beetle (3) D Spriggs 56 Port Del Toro (5) Michael Palmer 56 Top Destination h (4) Ms J Duggan (a3) 56 EMERGENCIES 13 2s567 Yates Road (11) C O’Brien 59 14 67s95 Mayantoc (13) Ms C Pettigrew (a3) 57 DRAGONZONE, Serkia, Bedey’s Mistake, Revolutionize

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4.26

Coffey International Handicap

31.00 7.50 6.00 9.00 4.80 31.00 21.00 3.50 8.00 9.00 21.00 9.00 11.00 26.00

1500m

(Apprentices can claim) C,H&G’s Benchmark 60 $14,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

55s97 4127s 2725s 1 2s413 1 s0911 31051 62283 5s400 72024 78619 96232 276s2

The Paymaster tcw (15) SCRATCHED Blackett Street tdwn (3) Ms J Taylor (a3) 62.5 Kilauea d (17) SCRATCHED Did You Know tw (10) N Paine 60 Double Halo dwb (12) M Mc Guren (a3) 60 Explicit t (4) Ms J Duggan (a3) 60 Murphy’s Royal w (1) S Lisnyy (a2) 60 Hydrophilic tdw (2) Ms L G Henry 59.5 Siegel dwb (11) D Spriggs 59.5 Swindle tdw (5) C O’Brien 59 Zarbu dwh (8) Ms A Stokes (a2) 59 Prestidigitate w (16) Ms A Threadwell (a2) 58 Le Beau Cheval (6) G Buckley 57.5 Perlaact d (9) S Thurlow 57.5 EMERGENCIES 31718 Ality dw (14) Ms S Munro (a3) 57 s5674 Rock Formation w (18) 56.5 584s9 Trophy Head wh (7) A Gibbons 56.5 62341 Fox Solid (13) 56.5 DID YOU KNOW, Explicit, Double Halo, Le Beau Cheval

26.00 2.35 6.50 7.50 11.00 13.00 11.00 26.00 21.00 26.00 8.50 21.00 31.00 26.00 31.00 13.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 1: (2) More Than Muddy tongue-tie off first time; (3) Written Consent blinkers off first time, winkers on again; (4) Annonay blinkers off first time; (9) Rich Megarossa barrier blanket on first time; (11) Innisvale blinkers on first time; (12) Platinum Quest tongue-tie on first time RACE 2: (2) Eight Squared tongue-control bit off first time, winkers on first time; (7) Balmain Gem noseroll on first time, tongue-tie off first time, winkers off first time; (8) Inside Story tongue-control bit off first time; (9) Shadows tongue-control bit on first time; (10) Socially Excited blinkers on first time; (11) Mai Tai Lady winkers on first time RACE 3: (12) Wheeo blinkers on first time RACE 4: (4) Model Academy tongue-tie on first time RACE 5: (2) Cadazzle blinkers on first time; (7) Marmadane tongue-tie off first time RACE 8: (6) Explicit blinkers on first time

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Racing

Morphettville races TODAY

TAB CODE

AR

1

GUIDE

12.25 Trenchless Pipelaying Handicap 1000m (Apprentices can claim) 2yo Rating 75 $34,000

1 420s4 Little Critter c (2) M Neilson 58 2 5s16 Indubious h (5) M Pegus 57 3 Zounite (1) D Stackhouse 56 4 7s24 Danzing h (4) J Holder 55.5 5 4335s Infinite Fortune (3) J Bowditch 54.5 6 5 Brimarvi Due Face (6) J Potter 54 7 745s0 Heart ‘n’ Spirit h (7) Ms C Lindop 54 LITTLE CRITTER, Zounite, Indubious, Infinite Fortune

2

1.00

Richards Legal Handicap

2.35 3.50 5.50 6.00 6.00 51.00 21.00

1050m

(Apprentices can claim) Rating 81 $34,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

s330s Punctuate dn (5) J Frew (a2) 59.5 4546s A Wee Dram cdh (4) S Westover (a2) 59 317s1 Light Express d (1) Ms C Lindop 54.5 5s122 Shot In Jest cdwh (3) M Neilson 54 139s5 Avalon dh (6) J Holder 54 1700s Bet The Farm (2) J Bowditch 54 21579 Kooda Wonder dw (8) B Claridge 54 16662 Colla Voce d (7) S Harrison 54 LIGHT EXPRESS, Punctuate, A Wee Dram, Shot In Jest

3

1.35

Oxford Insurance Brokers Hcp

3.20 6.50 1.90 5.50 11.00 31.00 51.00 51.00

1050m

(Apprentices can claim) 3yo $40,000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

41172 34700 7s139 25813 21s2 2416s s933s 19075

Ogunde d (3) S Harrison 58.5 Subarc wh (8) S Cahill 58 Secret Status ch (2) Ms C Lindop 57 El Prado Gold dwh (4) S Westover (a2) 56 Our Snippy d (6) J Holder 55.5 Imperial Fury dw (7) Ms L Stojakovic (a2) 54 Almighty Bullet h (1) J Bowditch 54 Kooda Dawn d (5) B Claridge 54 SECRET STATUS, Our Snippy, Ogunde, El Prado Gold

4.00 6.00 4.00 4.60 3.50 11.00 51.00 51.00

GEAR CHANGES RACE 2: (6) Bet The Farm bandages off first time, tongue-tie off first time; (7) Kooda Wonder blinkers on again, tongue-tie on first time RACE 3: (2) Subarc blinkers off first time, ear muffs off again; (7) Almighty Bullet blinkers off first time, gelded, tongue-tie off first time RACE 5: (5) Scelto norton bit on first time, pacifiers off again; (6) Friday Hussy tongue-tie on first time RACE 6: (9) Mr Good Cat blinkers on again, winkers off first time RACE 8: (2) Mr Paparazzi blinkers off again, tongue-tie off first time This publication takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets.

Flemington comment continued VERDASCO (Sean Mott) 5g By Delago Brom Make The Grade (22:5-2-4): Ran on well when resumed from five months off for a handy 3rd C’field 1000m Hcp then settled midfield and disappointed for a run in an unlucky hd 2nd (56.5) Rebel Truce 1200m F’ton (89) heavy trk April 25, and has been freshened since midfield throughout but not disgraced with 5-1/4 len 8th (54.0) Curtana 1200m F’ton Straight Six dead trk May 19. Placed two of five here. Rough claims.

LAKE CRESCENT (K M Keys) 6g By King Charlemagne - Lake Solveig (24:7-2-2): Sent for a long break after slowly away and always well back in 7-1/2 len 14th (57.0) Cascabel 1100m C’field (89) dead trk April 23 (2011). Long odds when resumed and at the tail throughout after jumped awkwardly for 8-3/4 len last (65.0) Heart Of Melbourne 1009m Seymour (Bm72) dead trk June 2. Showed plenty of promise early.

TURBO QUI (Michael Voss) 5g By Matsqui Mustin Belle (35:7-8-7): Consistent record in Tassie including leading for a long way in 2 len 4th (58.0) The Son Shines 1000m Devonport Synthetic Open Hcp dead trk April 1, then handled tough going best when led again and held on nicely for easy 2 len win (55.0) Jay Bee’s Gee Gee, Pallone 1200m Hobart Open Hcp heavy trk May 27. Rough prospects.

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PHILDA (M C Kent) 7g By Secret Savings Suraya (44:12-8-5): Long odds when settled at the tail in a small field and plodded past one late for 6-1/2 len 7th (58.0) Alpha Proxima 1000m C’field Open Hcp slow trk May 26, then freshened but no better with 6-3/4 len last (58.0) Wealthy Lad 1200m Sandown-Lakeside Open Hcp slow trk June 2. Dismal efforts at four starts after a long break. Hard to recommend.

LORD PYRUS (Ms J Mawer) 6g By Pyrus Eminent Walk (26:5-7-4): Resumed from five months off when sat just off the pace and fought on well for nk 2nd (59.0) Viva La Vida 1300m Cranbourne Open Hcp heavy trk May 13, then led until late with 1-3/4 len 2nd (60.0) There’s Only One 1424m Sale Open Hcp slow trk May 31. Was a Group 3 winner over this distance at C’field Feb. 2011. Reliable type who should be prominent throughout.

ERASET (D T O’Brien) 5g By Reset - This Era (31:7-5-3): Placed five of first 10 here before settled back from widest draw (15) and ran on strongly to score easy 2-1/4 len win (57.0) Laspiel, Neriani 1700m F’ton (89) dead trk May 19, then had plenty of excuses when favourite, settled midfield, disappointed for a run and struck interference near post in close up 3/4 len 4th (57.5) Cellarmaster 1600m Swan Hill Swan Hill Cup dead trk June 10. Sound record this distance.

SANDHILL PRINCE (S R Turner) 9g By Staaraq - Miss Thornhill (96:18-14-13): Mixed record in fairly weak fields including making some late ground for 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Foodeater 1550m Mt Gambier Open Hcp slow trk May 20, then surprised a moderate lot when came from last midway for sht 1/2 hd win (58.0) Sky Raider, Little Akie 1550m Morphettville Parks (68+) slow trk May 26. Rough claims.

SISTER NORMA (G Eurell) 5m By Superior Sateen - Nassi Angel (23:6-2-2): Spelled after favourite and disappointed for a run but kept on coming for 3/4 len win (55.0) Cold Steel Rein, Exchanges 2040m M Valley F&M Hcp dead trk Oct 7. Not much support when she resumed from the widest draw, handy early and battled on fairly for 4-1/4 len 6th (58.0) Andromache 1400m Sandown-Lakeside M Hcp slow trk June 2. Better for that outing. Has some claims.

OUR PRIDE AND JOY (M G Price) 4m By Canny Lad - Mica’s Pride (16:4-6-3): Had nearly six months off before raced handy to the turn but sent for a Vet examination after knocked up badly for 14-3/4 len last (58.5) Andromache 1400m Sandown-Lakeside M (89) heavy trk May 16. Showed a lot more stamina last time when on the pace throughout for 3/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (55.5) Andromache, The Long Road 1400m Sandown-Lakeside M Hcp slow trk June 2. Placed two of three since wins M Valley 1600m (82) and Sandown-Hillside 1800m F&M (82) in Nov. Must be considered.

LUVBITE (S R Turner) 5m By Clangalang Does She Bite (28:5-5-3): Spelled after showed pace and consistent in moderate races including leading until late for 2-3/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (55.5) Fast Frank, Woodland Jack 2050m Strathalbyn Strathalbyn Cup Jan 15.

Long odds when resumed where she jumped awkwardly but showed pace to again be on the pace until late for 3-3/4 len 10th (57.0) Ace Or Joka 1400m Morphettville Parks (86) June 2. First start here. Handy type around this distance but this is stiffest test to date.

MOULIN BLEU (Ms K Durden) 6g By Monde Bleu - Intermill (28:5-6-8): Raced on the pace for wins M’ville 1600m (75) and W’beal 1800m Hcp before spelled after handy into the straight and held on well for 1-1/4 len 5th (57.0) Woodland Jack 2024m M’ville (86) dead trk Oct 2. Added to consistent wet track record when resumed and led for a long way in 5-1/2 len 2nd (60.0) Kitty Cotswold 1400m Ballarat (Bm72) heavy trk June 3. No match for the winner last time but is rarely far away. Worth some thought.

LADRAMAHS (S P Nichols) 4g By Shamardal - Tatham (19:4-1-5): A long way from the winner when came from near last early for 3-1/4 len, 4-1/2 len 3rd (56.5) Puissance De Lune, A Shade Better 1800m Sandown-Hillside (78) dead trk May 23, then first start here raced prominent and fought on strongly for 1/2 len win (54.0) Donovans, Bianmick 1640m F’ton (82) dead trk June 6. Big jump in class but must be respected on that effort.

EVEN ADAM (E W Nichols) 6g By Adam Luminous Lass (34:3-4-2): Second up from seven months off when always well back in 9-1/4 len 11th (59.0) Donovans 1500m Sandown-Hillside (78) dead trk May 23, then long odds again and settled at the tail, struck interference near 1400m and only plodded on for 5-1/2 len 6th (56.0) Ladramahs 1640m F’ton (82) dead trk June 6. Only placed one of 13 since last win Sandown-Lakeside 1600m Hcp on hvy trk June 2010. Hard to recommend.

GOTTINO (K A Moore) 4g By Johar - Dopff (20:5-1-2): Resumed for three country wins then a Sandown-Lakeside 2nd over 1600m (78) and close 5th of 16 here before always handy in 3-1/4 len, 3 len 3rd (54.0) Mr O’Ceirin, Noble Park 2000m F’ton Plate (89) heavy trk April 25, and freshened before struck interference early on and reported to have failed due to track condition when a long way from the winner with 5-1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (60.0) Kitty Cotswold, Moulin Bleu 1400m Ballarat (Bm72) heavy trk June 3.

Far from disgraced two starts here over slightly more ground. Has some claims.

JAVA JACK (M Ellerton & S Zahra) 4g By Canny Lad - Borobodur (12:2-1-1): Worked into it on the turn but struggled from there when 7-1/2 len 9th (54.5) Donovans 1500m Sandown-Hillside (78) dead trk May 23, then much the same throughout in 2-1/2 len 5th (55.5) Mr Lowndes 1600m M’ville (75) dead trk June 9. Moderate at best in five starts after a long break. Makes no appeal.

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Risk It All tw (6) J Fry (a2) Doubly Sure tcw (7) Ms C Lindop Fastizio tw (9) D Tourneur Rikbat tcw (3) A Patterson Robrick wn (10) M Pegus Star Scream (1) D Stackhouse Doc Hennessy h (11) J Potter Wilful Lad w (8) J Holder Bashboy w (2) M Neilson Hurricane Thunder (4) Ms T Zanker Regal Heir w (5) J Bowditch BASHBOY, Risk It All, Doubly Sure, Rikbat

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59 58 56.5 55.5 55.5 55 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5

3.80 11.00 3.50 5.00 6.00 11.00 21.00 13.00 9.00 51.00 51.00

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1 71222 Juliet’s Princess tbh (1) Ms C Lindop 59 2 1651 Gold Frenzy wh (8) J Holder 57.5 3 63313 Velocidade t (11) J Toeroek (a3) 57.5 4 s6201 Foxtrot Novey wh (6) S Westover (a2) 57 5 49040 Scelto (4) D Tourneur 57 6 s8503 Friday Hussy (2) S Cahill 56 7 3s812 Full Of Cache h (5) M Neilson 55.5 8 1s315 Grand Zee h (10) T Pannell 55.5 9 s6531 Zerprise Us All (9) J Bowditch 55.5 10 21592 High Value h (7) J Maund 54.5 11 20879 Little Miss Bourke bh (3) M Pegus 54.5 JULIET’S PRINCESS, Velocidade, Full Of Cache, Grand Zee

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(Apprentices can claim) Rating 86 $34,000

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55516 Granzig dw (12) S Westover (a2) 59 26.00 147s9 Honourable Kind tch (7) J Bowditch 59 21.00 6s96s Tara Man cw (9) M Pegus 58 26.00 4s598 Riceman dw (11) J Frew (a2) 57.5 15.00 21243 Ballypatrick d (2) Ms L Stojakovic (a2) 57 5.00 58s24 Savannah’s Choice dwh (8) S Cahill 56 4.80 00015 Tabulated tdh (5) J Fry (a2) 56 4.20 65124 Drafted dh (4) J Holder 55 6.00 71847 Jeunealistic tcdh (10) Ms L Hopwood 54.5 21.00 33s55 Bold Dazzler w (13) M Neilson 54.5 9.00 29697 Silver Moment twh (1) T Pannell 54.5 26.00 83244 Fresh Tell d (6) J Maund 54.5 11.00 127 L’esprit (3) D Stackhouse 54.5 8.50 SAVANNAH’S CHOICE, Drafted, Bold Dazzler, Tabulated

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Imperial Lines d (7) J Toeroek (a3) Mr Paparazzi hn (5) Ms C Lindop Vima th (14) S Cahill Asterix b (3) D Stackhouse Selessi cd (1) J Maund Shaketheground dwn (15) Ms T Zanker Vintage Triumph dn (10) M Neilson The Russeler (4) Ms L Stojakovic (a2) Zaamission (9) J Holder Iron Lace hn (12) M Pegus Schoorwin cdh (17) D Tourneur Six Crownies d (6) T Pannell Ring Me Not tw (8) Ms K Bishop (a3) Silver Raven cdh (2) S Westover (a2) Statue Of Glory d (11) J Potter Lord Ashford dw (16) Ms L Hopwood EMERGENCY 17 98432 Bermondsey wh (13) A Patterson SELESSI, Zaamission, Vima, Asterix

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LEGEND T – Won at track. C – Won at this distance on this course. D – Won at this distance on another course. W – Won in slow or heavy going. B – Beaten favourite at last start. H – Trained on track. N – Won at night. S – Spell of three months. F – Fell. P – Pulled up. L – Lost rider.

Race seven MANHATTAN MAID (D K Weir) 3f By Choisir Take Manhattan (12:4-1-0): Freshened before favourite and came from well back for win here 1200m 3yoF (82) before freshened again but always well back and beat only one home in 6-1/4 len 7th (56.0) Club Command 1400m C’field 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26, but bounced back with a strong showing when ran home from midfield at the turn for 1-3/4 len win (57.0) Kasmaher, Barbie Dazzler 1400m F’ton (82) slow trk June 9. Quality filly who was a Listed winner as a 2yo. Expect a forward showing.

CLUB COMMAND (P G Moody) 3g By Commands - Stepping (5:3-1-1): Showed pace for debut win Seymour 1200m 2yo C&G Mdn and a close 2nd here 1410m 3yo (72) before a spell. Long odds-on when resumed from eight months off with easy win Echuca 1200m C1 then rider told to use more vigour after hung in during race when 1-3/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (56.0) Hot Lover, Xavi 1400m F’ton 3yo Hcp slow trk May 5, and led throughout for 1-1/4 len win (52.5) Roses In The Glen, Randall 1400m C’field 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26. Very pacy and promising type. Strong claims again.

RANDALL (D J Bourne) 3g By Howbaddouwantit - Tain (8:2-2-1): Second up from five months off when settled at the tail from widest draw (12) and hung in during race before plodding past a couple of tired ones for 7-3/4 len 10th (57.0) Classy Chloe 1200m C’field 3yo Hcp dead trk May 12, then improved effort when came from midfield but still a long way from the winner in 1-1/4 len, 3-3/4 len 3rd (57.0) Club Command, Roses In The Glen 1400m C’field 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26. Better for those three runs and did score a couple of smart wins over this trip in NZ. Must be considered.

KARACATIS (R R Jolly) 3g By Hussonet - One In A Million (5:2-3-0): Added to consistent record when resumed from four months off and struck interference near turn, hung in during race but always handy in 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Mr Obvious 1200m Mildura 3yo (68) May 20, then favourite and led throughout for 1-1/4 len win (57.5) Harmonic, Back On Track 1300m Morphettville Parks 3yo (75) June 2. Racing has been well spaced with sound success but this is stiffest test to date.

Has some claims.

DAYITA (P G Moody) 3f By Show A Heart Stellana (8:3-1-0): Had four months off before settled well back from widest draw (15) and ran on strongly for 3-3/4 len 2nd (57.0) Loot ‘n’ Run 1400m Sandown-Lakeside 3yo (72) heavy trk May 16, then odds-on favourite and raced more prominent when outclassed a moderate lot with 5 len win (58.5) Thorn Star, Blackbull Gari 1424m Sale 3yoF (68) slow trk May 31. Tougher this time but ease of wins commands some respect.

CLIQUES (Peter Snowden) 3f By Commands - Factional (6:2-0-1): Odds-on favourite when on the pace throughout for win Kyneton 1479m C1 before spelled after sound effort when favourite and led for a long way in nose, 1-3/4 len 3rd (57.0) Oasis Bloom, Princess Rock 1700m F’ton Crown Promenade dead trk Nov 3. Disappointing when resumed and plodded past a couple late for 7-1/4 len 5th (57.0) Lady Melksham 1200m Sandown-Lakeside 3yoF Hcp slow trk June 2. Better for that outing. Look for improvement.

WORLD DOMINATION (D A Hayes) 3g By Encosta De Lago - Now The World (9:1-20): Ran on for a close 2nd C’field 1400m (68) before always handy in 4 len 5th (60.0) Quatra Valve 1600m Sandown-Hillside 3yo (72) dead trk April 18, then freshened and favourite when prominent at the turn but showed no late dash in 3-1/2 len 5th (58.0) Waterford Hill 1425m Werribee C1 dead trk May 24. Freshened again. Has some claims.

VEE FORCE (S Morrish) 3c By Canny Lad - Vie (4:1-1-1): Favourite when raced greenly but led and far too good for a moderate lot with 5 len win (58.5) Two Kings, Out Of Tricks 1200m Mildura 2yo+ Mdn May 20, then took a big jump in class and acquited himself well when led for a long way in 2-1/4 len 2nd (57.0) Baron Douro 1200m F’ton 3yo (68) dead trk June 6. Draw no help but lightly raced and shows some promise. Meeting some handy ones here but worth some thought.

OLE ROSE (J D Sadler) 3f By King Of Roses - Out With The Old (2:2-0-0): Had good support for debut when she came from last early for easy 2-1/4 len win (56.0) Viva La Witch, Eclipsable 1200m Kilmore Mdn dead trk April 30, and has been freshened since favourite and again came from the tail in a small field for 1/2 len win (57.5) Westend Smash, Kasmaher 1400m Bendigo 3yoF (68) dead trk May 17. Big jump in class but looks smart type and long straight should suit. Has some claims in a tough race.

ASTRO DAMUS (M A Kavanagh) 3c By Starcraft - Conquistar (5:1-0-1): Had five months off before long odds and always near the tail in 10-1/4 len 8th (54.0) Zamorar 1100m C’field 3yo Hcp slow trk May 26, then stepped up to Listed class and disappointed for a run when ran on fairly for 6-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Riziz 1200m F’ton A.R. Creswick slow trk June 9.

Better for those two runs. Improvement would not surprise.

DE TRIOMPHE (G Eurell) 3g By Ne Coupez Pas - Miahamm (8:1-2-1): Sent for a break after came from last midway in a small field for 2-1/4 len, 1/2 hd 3rd (57.5) Westsouthwest, Haroldhaut 2000m C’field 3yo (72) dead trk Dec 14. Had good support when resumed but struck interference at start before always handy in 1-3/4 len 4th (60.0) Robbo’s Tee Tee 1200m Bairnsdale (62) dead trk May 21. Better for that outing but prefer place options.

COMPOSING (A J Cummings) 3g By God’s Own - Zergo (5:1-0-1): Third run back from a break when settled back after struck interference at start and made some late ground for 1-1/2 len, 3/4 len 3rd (58.0) Aurum Spirit, Our Marcus 1300m Geelong Synthetic 3yo Mdn May 22, then settled back early, worked forward at the turn and careered away from a weak lot for 5 len win (58.5) Entirly Noble, Angelino 1300m Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn June 7. Did it nicely last time but this is a lot harder. Rough claims.

CONSUL GENERAL (P E Fell) 3g By Econsul - Starlet Miss (7:1-1-1): Placed one of first five before resumed from five months off and ran on from just off the pace for 2-1/4 len 2nd (58.0) Cyclone Andy 1200m Cranbourne 3yo Mdn heavy trk May 13, then handled tough going best when came from midfield for 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Test The Best, Freshwater Reset 1400m Ballarat 3yo Mdn heavy trk June 3. Find this a lot tougher.

BANKER ON NINE (Steven Roberts) 3g By Kempinsky - Transparent Lover (1:0-0-0): Moderate support for debut where he was closest at the finish with 1-1/4 len 4th (58.0) King Henry 1213m Sale 3yo Mdn slow trk May 31. Place looks best.

LUCKY EDGE (G A Thornton) 3g By Racer’s Edge - Bold Steffi (1:0-0-0): Long odds and never better than midfield in 4-1/4 len 6th (56.0) Belgrade Nights 1200m Geelong Synthetic 3yo Mdn June 1. Hard to recommend.

ST CHLOE (D R Lawson) 3f By God’s Own - Steffi (5:0-1-0): Came from last early for a fair 4-3/4 len 5th (56.0) Aurum Spirit 1300m Geelong Synthetic 3yo Mdn May 22, then reported to failed due to track condition when a dismal 11-1/4 len 7th (56.0) Consul General 1400m Ballarat 3yo Mdn heavy trk June 3.

Others have stronger claims.

Race eight GOSSIP GIRL (J W Mason) 5m By Testa Rossa - Secret Scoop (18:6-2-2): Sent for a decent break after led until late for 3-1/4 len 4th (56.5) Jalsah 1600m Sandown-Hillside F&M (89) slow trk Aug 24. Led again when resumed but ran out of condition late when 4-1/2 len 5th (57.0) Soft Sand 1100m C’field F&M slow trk May 26. Better for that outing. Led throughout for a solid win here 1400m F&M four starts back. Must be respected.

SPURCIFIC (R D Griffiths) 4m By Flying Spur - Exact (21:3-5-4): Outclassed in a Group 1 at M’ville before lost a plate but ran past a few late for a handy 3/4 len, 3/4 len 3rd (57.0) Shabangabang, Dashing Miss 1000m Sandown-Hillside F&M slow trk May 9, then similar effort for 3/4 len, 3-1/4 len 3rd (55.0) Soft Sand, Rue Maple 1100m C’field F&M slow trk May 26. Has a win and two seconds from four starts here. Should be prominent.

INABLITZ (M G Price) 6m By Testa Rossa Queen Kahuna (20:5-2-2): Second up from five months off when ran past a couple late for a moderate 3-1/2 len 5th (55.0) Miss Bindi 1200m C’field M Hcp dead trk May 12, then came from midfield on the turn for 1-1/4 len, lg nk 3rd (54.0) Just Sybil, Avionics 1250m Morphettville Parks Fly Hcp June 2. First start here at a track that should suit. Not far away at five starts after strong win Geelong 1200m F&M in Oct. Worth some thought.

RAPIDEMENT (Ricky Maund) 6m By Iglesia - Tres Rapide (47:7-7-5): Resumed from a letup when faded from midfield for a disappointing 5-1/2 len 10th (56.0) King Cotton 1000m Geelong Synthetic (Bm78) May 11, then freshened before returned to best when sat just off the pace into the straight and ran home well for 3/4 len win (54.0) Legion’s Belle, Flourishing 1000m F’ton F&M Hcp dead trk June 6. Career best effort last time. Expect a forward showing in a similar field.

CHARLOTTES MINT (C C Parry) 5m By Planchet - Clear Money (25:7-3-1): Showed a lot of heart when dropped to the tail after tightened for room, struck interference at start, struck interference near 1200m but finished hard to score sht 1/2 hd win (55.0) Orchard Street, Melted 1300m SandownHillside (82) dead trk May 23, then second disappointing effort from two runs here when dropped to the tailearly and only plodded past a few late for 5 len 9th (58.0) Goldstone 1200m F’ton (78) dead trk June 6. Poor showing last time but Sandown effort warrants some respect.

COLD STEEL REIN (L J Corstens) 6m By Commands - Silky Oak (18:3-5-1): Sent for a decent break after prominent early and not beaten that far when struck interference near post in 2-1/2 len 7th (57.5) Dame Claire 2040m M Valley F&M Hcp-82 Nov 11. Long odds but far from disgraced when resumed and always prominent for 4-1/2 len 4th (51.0) Soft Sand 1100m C’field F&M slow trk May 26.

Better for that outing. Could sneak a place.

PYRENEES EXPRESS (M J Williams) 6m By Monde Bleu - Squashable (24:6-3-4): Always handy for win W’bee 1100m (68) before freshened and led until late in 2-1/2 len 4th (54.5) Melted 1100m Warrnambool (Bm78) heavy trk May 3, and has been freshened again since favourite when worked into it on the turn and came away for a solid 1-1/4 len win (57.5) Songbird Lane, Martindale Hall 1200m Mildura F&M (Bm72) May 19. A lot tougher this time but has some claims.

SONGBIRD LANE (R G Symons) 6m By Street Cry - Jodoka (14:5-3-2): Second up after more than a year off when jumped awkwardly ran ran on from near last in a small field for len 2nd (57.0) Heart Of Melbourne 1009m Seymour (Bm72) dead trk June 2, then too good for a moderate lot when hung out during race but came away with a 2 len win (55.0) Piece Of The Sky, New Avenue 1200m Swan Hill F&M (Bm72) dead trk June 9. Racing has been well spaced with sound success. Big jump in class but warrants some consideration in an open race.

LEGION’S BELLE (R G Symons) 4m By Legion - Rubino (24:4-3-3): Sent for a Vet examination and spelled after faded from just off the pace for 12-1/2 len 11th (55.0) Sparks Alight 1200m M Valley F&M Hcp-78 dead trk Mar 2. Best of six starts here when resumed and struck interference at start but always handy and held on well for 3/4 len 2nd (54.0) Rapidement 1000m F’ton F&M Hcp dead trk June 6. Has some claims.

LIGHT EXPRESS (M S Hibbs) 4m By Fastnet Rock - Lady’s Light (13:3-2-3): Favourite when on the pace throughout for win Seymour 1400m (72) then spelled after faced a Vet examination when disappointed for a run and well beaten 8-1/4 len 7th (58.5) Dark Sun 1200m Sandown-Lakeside M (72) dead trk Feb 8. Hot favourite when resumed and ran on from midfield at the turn for 1-1/2 len win (55.0) Shot In Jest, Statue Of Glory 1000m Morphettville Parks (75) June 2. Not that far away only two starts here. Worth some thought.

VINTAGE TRIUMPH (D A Hayes) 4m By Cape Cross - Luxury Launch (11:3-0-3): Favourite and led early but blundered near 800m and reported lame after race when 14-3/4 len last (53.5) Bowerbird 1250m Morphettville Parks F&M (86) Dec 3, then spelled after surprised at good odds when on the pace to the turn and ran home best for 1/2 nk win (56.5) Terpsichore, What A Beauty 1420m F’ton 3&4yoF&M (72) Dec 17. Sharpened up with 1/2 len win Kinesthetic, Bregenza Rose 900m Seymour barrier trial C2 dead trk May 18. Shows some promise and has won first up.

One of a number of chances in an open affair.

AURIEGIRL (N A Blackiston) 4m By Shamardal - Crest Of Gold (18:3-6-1): Freshened before reported to have failed due to track condition when faded from just off the pace for 14-1/2 len 8th (60.0) Galway Gal 1400m Cranbourne F&M Hcp-68 heavy trk May 13, then on the pace throughout and battled on well for sht hd 2nd (57.5) Princess Toshi 1425m Werribee F&M (Bm72) dead trk May 24. Tougher this time. Place looks best.

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Queen’s Birthday

Crichton and Lowndes honoured Neville Crichton

Neville Critchon and Craig Lowndes receive honours on the Queen’s birthday

By Terry Martin

QUEEN’S Birthday honours announced in recent days in Australia and New Zealand have included automotive industry businessman Neville Crichton and motor racing champion Craig Lowndes.

Mr Crichton, who is Ateco Automotive Group executive chairman, was last week honoured as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for his services to yachting and business.

The CNZM was a timely birthday present for Mr Crichton, who turned 67 the same day that the NZ Queen’s Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours List was announced.

This week’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List for Australia included recognition for Mr Lowndes, who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division “for service to motor racing and to the community, particularly through road safety education programs and charitable organisations”.

A five-time Bathurst 1000 winner and three-time V8 Supercar champion, Mr Lowndes has used his high profile to promote road safety and a wide variety of community issues over many years.

The 37-year-old has been an ambassador for the RSPCA since 2005 and, for the past two years, a child-protection advocate through his involvement in the national ‘White Balloon Day’ campaign known as ‘Bravehearts’.

He has also been involved in campaigns for the prevention of violence against women, and zero-tolerance campaigns for speeding and drink driving.

Mr Lowndes described the award as a “totally unexpected and tremendous honour”.

“I am very flattered and slightly humbled by this,” he said. “I certainly didn’t see it coming.

“To be honoured by your fellow Australians in this way is pretty special and I appreciate very much everyone’s support both today, and right through my career.

“Road safety is the number one social issue we deal with

every day of our lives, and it’s something we can never stop working to improve.”

Mr Crichton presides over what is billed as the largest independent motor vehicle importer in both Australia and New Zealand, with Ateco responsible on both sides of ‘the ditch’ for Citroen, Chery, Great Wall and, via sister company European Automotive Imports, Ferrari and Maserati. Ateco is also responsible for Lotus in

Australia and managed the affairs of Fiat and Alfa Romeo here before Chrysler Group Australia – now known as the Fiat Chrysler Group – took control on May 1.

The NZ-born executive is well known for his yachting achievements and patronage in both countries, racking up 174 ocean racing wins to date in Europe, the US and Australia – including the Sydney to Hobart yacht race – and playing a key role in

New Zealand’s super-yacht construction industry.

He has also helped train and support up-and-coming sailors.

“I am extremely proud to receive this honour,” said Mr Crichton. “It is a privilege to have one’s work and sporting endeavours recognised by the wider community.”

The New Zealand Order of Merit is awarded to those who “in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritoriCraig Lowndes

ous service to the Crown and the nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits”.

Mr Crichton began his automotive business career with Ford in New Zealand before moving to the US, where he had retail and wholesale interests in Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Audi, Mazda and Volkswagen.

He took over Ateco in 1985, taking it from a small general engineering and import business to a significant independent distributor that has attracted a variety of global automotive brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, Suzuki and Kia. The multi-millionaire is also actively involved in luring new companies to the stable, particularly brands from China.

Ateco is also the retail supplier for Ferrari and Maserati in New South Wales, has an equipment division that distributes WARN off-road equipment and RidePRO suspension, and operates a property division responsible for a range of commercial and retail buildings.

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SLS AMG GT misses cut as Mercedes Australia eyes even more powerful gullwing

By Ron Hammerton

THIS is the car that Mercedes-Benz Australia threw back, because it has bigger fish to fry.

The Mercedes SLS AMG GT is an enhanced version of the Stuttgart company’s SLS sports flagship, armed

with more power and an allround harder edge.

But it will not join other Benz vehicles on the boat to Australia, as MBA has another, even more muscular version of the SLS in the pipeline.

The car in question remains a secret, but it is

likely to be a Black Series version of the SLS, joining other limited-edition Black Series variants of models such as the C63 AMG Coupe and SL65 AMG on Australian roads.

MBA corporate communications manager Jerry Stamoulis told GoAuto that Mercedes-Benz had a variety of special SLS variants under development for release over the next few years.

“Because the GT and another version were coming out around the same time, it was a choice of one or the other for us,” he said.

The SLS AMG

GT, which will be available in Europe in both gullwing coupe and folding-roof roadster varieties, is due there later in the year.

If the alternative model indicated by MBA arrives about the same time, then a 2013 launch date is likely for the car in Australia.

Mercedes-Benz2012 SLS AMG center imageA Black Series SLS could be expected to get more power than the GT, which at 435kW from the 6.2-litre V8 has 15kW more power than the standard SLS. The GT has the same 650Nm of torque as the standard SLS, but gets an “optimised” AMG dual-clutch seven-speed transmission that is said to deliver faster gear changes in the manual mode, as well as a revised suspension.

In keeping with the sporting intent of the GT, the multi-mode electronically controlled ridecontrol suspension does away with comfort

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mode – Sport becomes the default – and gains stiffer springs and dampers. The suspension can be bolstered further by selecting Sport Plus.

Acceleration has been sharpened by a tenth of a second to just 3.7 seconds for the 0-100km/h dash, and on to 200km/h in 11.2 seconds.

Darkened headlamps and tail-lights as well as redpainted brake callipers are included in the new look.

Instead of the matt metallic grille treatment, the GT gets a silver and gloss black “wing” across the grille opening, with a central chrome threestar badge. The red-on-black interior features Alcantara seat trim and door linings, while the console, air vents and other items are finished in gloss black.

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Mercedes-Benz has already sold 12 of the standard SLS coupes and roadsters in Australia this year, on top of 19 last year.

The SLS gullwing coupe will set you back $468,820, while the roadster has a premium of almost $19,000, at $487,500.

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Asian Cars

Mahindra SUV beats Great Wall in crash test

Minor victory for India over China in latest ANCAP crash safety ratings

By David Hassall

INDIAN brand Mahindra has scored minor bragging rights over Chinese rival Great Wall with a slightly better result for its first passenger vehicle, the new XUV500, over its X240 SUV competitor in the latest round of Australasian NCAP crash tests.

The all-wheel-drive Mahindra scored 26 points out of a possible 37 in test results published today, while the Great Wall equivalent tested just over two years ago scored 25.48 points.

Both vehicles from the developing nations were awarded four stars by ANCAP. ANCAP described this result as “creditable” for the

Mahindra XUV500, which comes with standard side curtain airbags and ESC. It scored 10 points in the offset crash test compared with 9.48 for the Great Wall X240.

ANCAP said the Mahindra test revealed poor protection from serious leg injury for the driver due to excessive rearward movement of the brake pedal.

Other medium and large SUVs to have scored four stars include the Range Rover Evoque (32.49), Jeep Grand Cherokee (29.95), Mitsubishi Pajero and Jeep Compass (29.21).

A number of family SUVs have scored five stars in recent years, including the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (36.34), Toyota Prado

(35.11), Kia Sportage (35.1), Holden Captiva 7 (34.32), Kia Sorento (33.21) and Ford Territory (32.57).

The safety of motor vehicles from emerging markets has come under scrutiny, most recently when with the Mahindra Pik-Up utility received only a twostar rating in September last year.

However, Mahindra subsequently made improvements to the ute and scored three stars when re-tested in April this year.

As expected, three other new cars – the Mazda CX-5, Honda Civic Hatch and BMW 3 Series, which were all tested overseas – were awarded maximum five-star ratings in the latest ANCAP report released today.

Lauchlan McIntosh ANCAP chair

“We’ve already seen the CX-5 take the prize for bestselling compact SUV in Australia last month” The CX-5 tested in allwheel-drive diesel form matched the rating of the CX-7 it replaced, thanks to availability of what was described as an impressive list of additional Safety Assist Technologies (SATs) including blindspot monitoring (BSM) and lane-departure warn-

ing (LDW) as well as six airbags.

However, while the CX-5 scored 35.1 points as tested overseas, ANCAP chair Lauchlan McIntosh noted that BSM and LDW are only available as an option locally on the up-spec Grand Touring variant.

“We’ve already seen the CX-5 take the prize for best-selling compact SUV in Australia last month, and with Australian consumers’ demand for compact SUVs rising by 5.8 per cent last year, the CX-5’s five-star safety rating is likely to boost sales even further,” he said.

“While the CX-5 achieved a five-star rating, the fact that the additional SATs of BSM and LDW are only

available as an optional extra on the Grand Touring variant at an additional cost of thousands of dollars is most disappointing.

“The highest levels of safety including SATs should be standard on all variants.”

The Honda Civic Hatch (36.03) and BMW 320d (36.76) were recognised for having daytime-running lights, making them more visible to other road users.

BMW launched the new 3 Series in Australia early this year while Honda will launch the Civic Hatch here later this month.

The 3 Series scored an impressive 15.76 out of 16 for the offset crash test while the Civic scored 15.03 and the CX-5 scored 14.1.

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Auto Top

VW powers ahead VW Group is on track to overhaul GM and Toyota by 2018.

By David Hassall

VOLKSWAGEN Group continues to rack up impressive sales results around the globe, announcing a new record for deliveries in the first quarter, exceeding the two-million mark for the first time. The German car-maker aims to unseat General Motors and Toyota as the world number one by 2018.

After setting a company record for a single month in March (up 12.5 per cent to 862,700 units), VW Group

sold 2.16 million vehicles globally in the first quarter, an increase of 9.6 per cent over the same period last year. Sales increased by 3.2 per cent in Europe, 16.8 per cent in the Asia/Pacific region (most of which was China), 21.6 per cent in India, 24.5 per cent in North America and 3.9 per cent in South America.

Volkswagen-branded passenger vehicles rose by 10.5 per cent (commercials were up 7.9 per cent), Audi was up 10.8 per cent and Skoda

11.8 per cent, but troubled Spanish brand Seat dropped 11.6 per cent as it is more dependant on sales in the depressed Western Europe market.

In Australia, VW brand sales increased some 36.8 per cent in the first quarter to 11,983 vehicles and Skoda rose 114.3 per cent on a low base (to 870 sales), but Audi experienced a rare downturn, dropping 20.5 per cent to 3438 units (see this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Insight).

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Compact Cars

The next-generation Toyota Corolla hatched

Toyota’s all-important redesigned small car takes a sportier, sharper-edged turn

By Mike Costello and Terry Martin

SHARPER styling and new technology will headline Toyota’s crucial 11th-generation Corolla hatch, which will carry the Australian market leader’s small-car hopes following its public debut at the Sydney motor show in October.

With news that a new-generation sedan version will not appear here until late 2013, the all-new five-door version will lead the fight against a raft of new and forthcoming rivals including the Mazda3 SkyActiv, Hyundai i30, Ford’s Thai-sourced Focus and the reborn Nissan Pulsar.

The all-new Corolla hatch is now taking shape overseas as Toyota prepares to issue first official details of the car – sold as Auris overseas – in the next few weeks ahead of its world public premiere at the Paris motor show in September.

Leaked brochure shots from Japan which appeared a fortnight ago match earlier spy shots that indicate the car will have a more angular

design and lower stance than the current model, with narrow, swept-back headlights, a more defined shoulder line and longer horizontal taillights.

A set of German-registered patent drawings purporting to show the all-new Auris/ Corolla hatch also surfaced in Europe last week, although these appear to be based on the Dear Qin concept that made its world premiere at the Beijing motor show in April.

Nonetheless, there are strong similarities between the Qin hatch concept, the leaked brochure pictures and photographs of the new model in development, placing the show car as a precursor to the forthcoming Corolla hatchback.

Revealed alongside a sedan version, the Dear Qin fivedoor was described as part of a new ‘global-strategic’ program designed to attract more buyers to the Toyota brand at the entry level.

These are clearly younger customers, and the sporting overtones of the Qin cars look to have carried through

– albeit toned down a little – to the production model.

While the new Corolla hatch will likely use a carry-over platform, overseas reports claim the car will be around 30mm longer and deliver more headroom, legroom and cargo space, despite being around 55mm lower and the same width as the outgoing model.

The leaked images show an interior with sharper surfaces and more chrome detailing, while quality and tactility is expected to be improved to match top-selling European

models like the Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

Although the Corolla is one of the most popular small cars in Australia – sitting behind only the segment-leading Mazda3 this year – it was outsold by the Volkswagen Golf by more than five-to-one in Europe in the first quarter of this year, according to JATO Dynamics.

Reports indicate the front seats will be positioned four centimetres lower than before, giving a sportier driving feel, while the gearlever

will move to the traditional position on the transmission tunnel, rather than the current model’s higher position on the dash.

The images also confirm that the new Japanese-market Corolla Axio revealed last month in sedan and wagon forms is substantially different to the hatch and sedan versions we will see Down Under. The brochure refers to a CVT (continuously variable transmission), which could replace the current Corolla’s old-school four-speed torque converter auto, although the current 100kW 1.8-litre fourcylinder petrol engine looks set to soldier on, albeit with performance and efficiency upgrades including the addition of a fuel-saving idlestop system. The current six-speed manual is likely to continue alongside the CVT, possibly with higher gearing to improve economy.

A 2.0-litre turbo-diesel will continue in Europe, but will be replaced in 2014 by a BMW-sourced unit as part of a technical collaboration announced between the two automotive giants late last

year, under which Toyota will assist BMW with the development of its hybrid technology.

Toyota Australia has previously said it would consider importing a Corolla powered by 1.6-litre or 2.0-litre BMW diesel units if they became available in this market.

Toyota used last week’s Auto Mobil International (AMI) congress in Germany to talk up the credentials of its Auris hybrid, which uses the same Hybrid Synergy Drive system as the Prius.

A hybrid version is certain to appear again in the next-generation Auris overseas and could possibly become the company’s next petrol-electric option sold in Australia, following the Camry hybrid sedan and Prius, Prius C and Prius V hatchbacks.

The Corolla continues to outsell newer rivals in Australia despite dating back to 2007, with 15,222 sales to the end of May – up 11.7 per cent – making it Australia’s second-most-popular car after the Mazda3.

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Future Models This image of the Volvo S60 Polestar concept was plucked from a video and posted on Facebook.

First look: Volvo S60 Polestar is official

By Ron Hammerton

VOLVO has teased a ballistic S60 Polestar concept ahead of its public unveiling this weekend at a Swedish touring car championship event in Volvo’s home town of Gothenburg.

The baby-blue sedan developed by Volvo motorsport partner Polestar Racing is seen in shadowy images taken from a motor racing promotional video and posted on the Swedish compa-

Race-bred Volvo S60 Polestar emerges in teaser video ahead of Swedish debut

ny’s Facebook page.

The performance flagship looks set to follow in the wheel tracks of the Australiaonly S60 Polestar special edition that caused a ripple through Volvo when it was launched in a limited run of just 50 units late last year.

Although details such as powertrain and performance figures remain under wraps, the new S60 Polestar might well make it into production as a BMW M3/Audi RS5

fighter globally.

Volvo says it will seek customer feedback on the concept before making a decision on its production future.

The S60 Polestar would sit above the flagship S60 T6 R-Design, which packs 224kW of power and 440Nm of torque from its turbocharged inline 3.0-litre sixcylinder engine.

In the previous S60 Polestar that was an initiative of Volvo Car Australia direct-

ly with Polestar Racing, the standard engine was boosted to 242kW and 480Nm, slicing the 0-100km/h acceleration time by 0.3 seconds, to 5.8 seconds.

The car, which made its debut at the 2011 Melbourne motor show, also featured lowered suspension, quad exhaust and special alloy wheels.

UK’s Autocar quotes Volvo insiders as saying the engine in the new S60 Polestar will develop 372kW (500hp), giving rise to speculation the car might revive the Yamahasourced 4.4-litre V8 from the XC90. However, that seems to fly in the face of Volvo’s stated plan to go all-fourcylinder across its range.

Autocar also speculates that the S60 Polestar will have a Haldex all-wheeldrive system using special high-performance differentials from the only previous

factory-Polestar collaboration at head office level, the 300kW C30 Polestar Performance Concept.

That vehicle was powered by a 300kW version of Volvo’s acclaimed T5 five-cylinder engine with a bigger turbo and intercooler, lumpier inlet camshaft and other tweaks borrowed from Polestar’s works race car program.

Also clad in baby blue paintwork, the C30 Polestar that was revealed in Sweden in April 2010 never made it into production, much to the chagrin of cashed-up Volvo fans. This time, hopes are higher that the S60 version will make the cut.

According to Volvo Car Australia, the Polestar crew watched with great interest how the Australian project was received.

“Taking this thinking a step further, (Polestar) has

developed the hardcore S60 Polestar performance concept car,” VCA said in a media release.

Polestar marketing director Hans Baath said the vehicle was a spin-off from its work evaluating and developing the S60 for racing.

“Whether there will be more cars built is an open question,” he said. “First of all we want to get feedback on this first prototype.”

Polestar has co-operated with Volvo since 1996 and has successfully raced five different Volvo models starting with the 850.

Last year, Volvo switched its race-car entry in Sweden’s TTA Racing Elite League from the C30 to the S60, causing Polestar to evaluate the production version ahead of its race program. The S60 Polestar is said to have emerged from that research.

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Alternative Cars

Honda tweaks Insight Lower fuel consumption and minor design updates for Honda’s Insight hybrid

By Haitham Razagui

HONDA has applied a few tweaks to its Insight hybrid hatchback, resulting in a 6.5 per cent improvement to fuel economy, more rear headroom and better Bluetooth integration.

Aerodynamic improvements, a fettled drivetrain – including power-saving electric fuel pump – and low-rolling resistance tyres

combine to reduce petrol usage from 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres to 4.3L/100km.

CO2 emissions drop 5.5 per cent, from 109 grams per kilometre to 103g/km, but the Insight’s eco-credentials still trail the more expensive Toyota Prius, which returns 3.9L/100km and 89g/km.

Honda has responded to criticism about the Insight’s

interior, fully integrating the Bluetooth phone system and adding extra steering wheel controls to replace the aftermarket afterthought that went before.

Upholstery and instruments have also been updated, while improved rear visibility comes courtesy of a redesigned headlining, slimmer boot spoiler and re-shaped wiper motor and blade.

HondaInsight center imageRear headroom is boosted by 20mm, aided by re-thought rear seats and updated hatch lining, while occupants up front now get a centre armrest with storage box and redesigned head restraints.

External updates include new alloy wheel designs, LED daytime running lights situated in a refreshed front bumper, a two-bar grille

design that replaces the old three-bar unit and the door mirrors now fitted with indicator lights.

Carnelian Red and Premium White replace Spectrum White and Cerulean Blue in the available exterior paint colours, while Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black and Milano Red remain.

The $29,990 drive-away price established last August

for the entry-level VTi variant has been ditched, with that same price now subject to onroad-costs, while the VTI-L premium variant remains at $33,490 plus on-roads.

Honda has sold on average 48 Insights per month since it was launched in November 2010, but sales have dipped in recent months ahead of the arrival of the updated version.

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Local Business

WEEKEND EDITION

Expanding company offers independent hearing solutions

By Natalie Dixon

Grant and Sarah Collins are considering expanding their successful business, Clarity Hearing Solutions, into other Central Queensland markets.

GRANT Collins became an audiologist to help people with their hearing, so when a sales- focused multinational took over the independent company he was working for in 2008, he left.

“There was a real push to only offer certain products and upsell once this company took over, even if the more expensive product wasn’t needed,” he said.

“We were also restrained in what we could show clients. That didn’t sit well with me.”

“As a medical practitioner I wanted to show people the best product for them and I couldn’t because it may have hurt thecompany’s profits so I left and decided to start my own business up.’’

Clarity Hearing Solutions was born just a year later and has rapidly expanded, with clinics opening up first in Townsville and Brisbane and finally in Mackay at the end of 2011.

Other North Queensland centres, including Roma, Bowen, Ingham, Mt Isa, Emerald, Moranbah, Proserpine, Sarina, Longreach and Roma are serviced by regular outreach clinics.

With a team of four full-time audiologists and seven administration staff, the company offers everything from full audiological assessments and advanced high quality invisible digital bluetooth hearing aids to workcover assessments and free aftercare.

And they are so busy Mr Collins said he and wife Sarah were considering expanding into other Central Queensland hubs.

But Clarity Hearing Solutions will always have a personal approach, with a service rather than sales approach, he said.

“Our goal is that we are not seen as a hearing aid dispenser,” Mr Collins said.

“Rather we detect, treat, and manage hearing loss and communication problems as

Grant Collins

Owner Clarity Hearing Solutions,

“I want my business to be about good service, the personal kind you always used to get.”

a whole on a personal and individual level using hearing devices and the clinician’s specialised knowledge to get a successful treatment plan and outcome.

“Sure, you can buy a top of the range hearing device but that investment will be wasted if you don’t get the ongoing help to get the best from it.’’

Mr Collins said one of thee perks of being independentt meant he could source everyy product on the hearing aidd market, including the latestt most advanced ranges.

“Multinational companiess are normally tied to a selectt few and their staff get kick-backs and commission forr plugging certain items, ’hee said.

“We have the latest itemss available in a range of prices..

“Our staff get no incentivess to upgrade their patients,, there is no difference in theirr pay so unlike bigger multi-national companies you gett what is best for you, not bestt for shareholders.

“I want my business to bee about good service, the per-sonal kind you always usedd to get.”

Clarity Hearing Services are based at The Avenue, Shop 6, 25-29 Evans Road.

Phone: 4957 2000 for an appointment.

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Local Business Business restoring body image for cancer survivors

WEEKEND EDITION

By Cait Bester

for mastectomy bras and breast forms.

A breast forms resemble the remaining breast as closely as possible in look, shape and create a natural body silhouette for woman.

“Breast forms have advanced greatly in design and technology over the last decade,” she said.

“The new lightweight breast forms weigh up to a third less than earlier designs

and help to reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.

“Hand made in Germany, Amoena’s breast forms are more durable, more skin friendly and more lifelike than ever before.”

Ms Shaw reminded women who had undergone breast cancer surgery that they were entitled to receive a free prosthesis every two years through Medicare.

“New customers are

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PROSTHESIS – a silicone breast form made by Amoena – designed to fulfill a woman’s need for femininity, to restore a positive body image, renew confidence and self-esteem.

Prosthesis, or known as breast forms, is providing hundreds of women across Australia with a better quality of life after they have

undergone surgery to remove breast cancer.

Locally owned lingerie store, Dezire Intimates, is providing tailored fittings to suit individual circumstances and lifestyles for Mackay women who have undergone surgery at any stage in their life.

Dezire Intimates Debbie Shaw said her staff, who are certified Amoena fitters, offered specialised fittings

encouraged to make an appointment for prosthesis fittings; however, enquiries are welcome at any time as there is always someone in store that can assist in answering questions in a caring and discreet manner.”

The family owned Mt Pleasant store will celebrate 10 years in business in November and offers a large range of lingerie, swimwear and offer free specialised fitting for bras from sizes 8 to 24 from AAA to J cup.

Founding owner Jenny Calligan is certainly not short of experience, becoming a qualified corsetiere at the age of 21 at the then prestigious department store, Lamberts, back in 1972.

In 2002, Ms Calligan and her two daughters Ms Shaw and Stacey Petersen opened Dezire Intimates which is now one of Mackay’s largest independent lingerie retailers.

“We know our products insideout. Some of the lines we carry, we have stocked since opening our doors almost 10 years ago. They fit well and they last – which is exactly what customers want,” Ms Petersen said.

Ms Petersen said they did compete with online retailers. She said the store launched its own website and Facebook page to keep in touch with their customers.

“Yes, customers can get good deals when buying online. But it’s very tricky business trying to buy underwear online,” she said.

“Sizes are not generic, whether you’re buying bras, clothing, shoes and so forth.

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Business NEWS

Glen Stevens RBA governor

FlashNews Macquarie takes stake in Echo MELBOURNE: Investment firm Macquarie Group has bought a 5 per cent stake in casinos operator Echo Entertainment Group. Echo said Macquarie had become a substantial shareholder in Echo on June 7, having acquired about 35.1 million shares, or about 5.1 per cent of Echo. Echo has announced it proposed to undertake a capital raising – the amount of which was undisclosed – and its shares are in a trading halt.

No increase in Etihad flights to Australia BEIJING: Etihad Airways has ruled out, for now, increasing flight frequencies Down Under, despite saying Australia has been a performing market in the current global economic malaise. Etihad flies 21 times a week into Australia, with 11 services into Sydney, seven into Melbourne and three into Brisbane. Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan said Etihad remained interested in moving Brisbane to a daily service and starting flights to Perth. For the moment, however, there was a preference to expand in other markets.

Eureka says yes to Aurora bid MELBOURNE: Two directors of takeover target Eureka Energy have changed their minds and recommended shareholders accept a bid by Aurora Oil and Gas. The move comes after another director, Mark Wilson, last week recommended shareholders accept it in the absence of a superior bid.

The $107.85 million bid has gained traction since the weekend, with Aurora increasing its stake from less than 5 per cent to about 33 per cent.

Court signs off on coal merger SYDNEY: The Supreme Court of Victoria has approved the proposed merger between Gloucester Coal and Yancoal Australia, paving the way for the creation of Australia’s largest listed coal company.

It is believed to be the biggest investment by a Chinese state-owned company in Australia’s coal industry.

“We shouldn’t wish too quickly for a low exchange rate.”

Dollar not the issue – we’re changing Stevens urges businesses to move with the times

SYDNEY: Australians shouldn’t wish too quickly for a lower Australian dollar, the nation’s top central banker says.

Addressing the federal government’s economic forum in Brisbane on Wednesday, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said the high value of the dollar, currently worth around US99c, was good news for consumers.

“We shouldn’t wish too quickly for a low exchange rate,” he told the forum.

He said the value of the dollar meant things like petrol, imported goods and overseas travel were cheaper than they would otherwise be.

“As consumers, the exchange rate is one of the devices that is imparting to us the higher wealth that the mining boom brings,” he said.

Mr Stevens acknowledged the exchange rate was hurting many businesses, but said it was time for those affected to adapt by boosting productivity.

“It is certainly true areas that currently have high costs, low productivity and are trade-exposed are struggling, there’s no doubt about it,” he said.

“So the test really is: how many of those enterprises can get their productivity up, because that’s really the way out in terms of a high exchange rate.”

Mr Stevens also warned against blaming

CAreful: Glenn Stevens and Julia Gillard this week.

Australia’s multi-speed economy on the booming mining sector.

He said a major shift in household spending and saving patterns was the overriding influence on the economy.

“I think a lot of the disquiet and dissatisfaction we see isn’t really related to the mining boom at all,” he said.

“I think it’s got a lot to do with changes of household behaviour, which

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come after a very unusual period of strong spending, leveraging up and saving nothing out of current income.

“That was bound to end sooner or later, and it has.”

– AAP

WEEKEND EDITION Saturday Edition

Finding the answers may come at a cost

CAnberrA: There’s no “silver bullet” to address the infrastructure backlog but users need to realise they may have to pay for solutions, a major report says.

The report, commissioned by federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese, recommends governments reform the way they fund infrastructure.

But making changes would not be easy.

“If there was a simple solution to infrastructure financing and funding it would have been in use by now,” the infrastructure finance working group’s report states. “Australia must embrace bold reforms to find new opportunities to fund projects.”

It says user charges such as road tolls were a key step to increasing the funding pool.

They could also reduce traffic congestion and bottlenecks.

Current tolls were levied on an ad-hoc basis and more holistic planning that looked at an entire road network was needed.

But to introduce tolls, the group said all stakeholders – including the community – needed to learn there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Users didn’t understand they were already paying for roads indirectly through taxes and congestion in cities and changes would require informed public debate. It also recommended states and territories audit existing infrastructure assets with a view to selling some off or introducing tolls.

– AAP

foreign workers a good fit to fill skills shortage

SPOTLIGHT: Gina Rinehart

SYDNEY: More than twothirds of large Australian companies are willing to hire foreign workers as the effect of the skills shortage is felt across a broad range of industries, a survey shows.

An Australian Institute of Management National Salary Survey shows managers are having the most difficulty recruiting for

technical and trade, sales and marketing, and construction and engineering jobs.

AIM head of research Matt Drinan said the recent decision to grant mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill project an enterprise migration agreement had placed the spotlight on skills shortages in WA, particularly the mining sector.

“However, mining companies comprise a comparatively small proportion of Australia’s employers and our data indicates the effects of the skills shortage is being felt across a broad range of industry sectors and job functions, nationally,” Drinan said.

More than 70.2 per cent of large companies across the nation indicated they

would consider hiring staff from overseas to fill skills shortfalls, while more than half the 511 companies surveyed said they already employ overseas workers.

The federal government last month announced more than 1700 foreign workers could be brought in for Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill iron ore project in the Pilbara.

– AAP

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nSaturday Saturday Edition

Record high for domestic tourism spending

GOLD COAST: Australians have spent $50 billion holidaying at home, the highest-ever level of spending in one year, new data shows.

Spending by overnight visitors o in the 12 months to March was up s 10 per cent, according to National g Visitor Survey figures released e this week. r The number of nights Australians t spent away from home was 6 per cent higher than the same period d in the previous year and the nume ber of overnight trips taken was up , by 5 per cent. s Tourism Australia boss Andrew d McEvoy says it’s the best news in a long time, with the figures s showing four straight quarters of growth. e “Probably what I’m most e pleased about is nights 12 per cent t up for the quarter and 6 per cent up e for the year, and particularly the e spend, which is 15 per cent up for s the quarter and 10 per cent up for a the year,” he said. s “We are coming off the back o of a difficult year because of the Queensland floods, but growth is h better than the previous year by a p fair way.”

– AAP g

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Regulation d ‘could help t - economy’

eCANBERRA: Well-designed sregulation is a key to yimproving the nation’s eproductivity and increased ecompetitiveness, a new government report says. d But poorly designed gregulation will hamper parts hof the economy by divertning resources and energy dfrom more productive uses cin those areas.

- The report – “Streamlined, sEffective, Productive: ean Annual Update on the -Australian Government gderegulation agenda” – conPsiders the regulatory review and reform measures of 2011 and 2012 aimed at improving regulations for business, the community, consumers and the environment.

“Regulatory reform is all about improving productivity, increasing competitiveness and boosting economic growth,” Finance Minister Penny Wong said this week.

The report noted figures from the Productivity Commission, which showed 17 of the 27 major Commonwealth-state regulatory reforms could boost the nation’s economic output by $6 billion a year.

– AAP

FlashNews Food manufacturers ‘should look to Asia’ SYDNEY: Australian food manufacturers need to ensure they are competitive across the Asia Pacific region, not just nationally, Kraft Foods Australia and New Zealand president Rebecca DeeBradbury says. Ms DeeBradbury said Australian food manufacturers must look outside their own country for business opportunities if they wish to remain competitive.

“I think we need to realise, as food manufacturers in Australia, the market we compete in is much bigger than Australia,” she said.

Jobs forecast down for next quarter

OVER THE MOON: Tourism Australia boss Andrew McEvoy and an Aussie tourism icon, Uluru (inset).

Pictures: AAP

Business hits new low despite cuts NAB survey sees confidence, conditions sink to three-year low

CANBERRA: Business conditions didn’t get a bounce from the federal budget or a big official interest rate cut in May and have fallen to the lowest level in three years.

After a string of positive reports last week on the economy and jobs, the latest National Australia Bank business survey will come as a disappointment for the federal government.

The survey, concluded before last week’s additional 25 basis points rate

“Australian business does not trust the Labor Party to deliver stability and confidence to government.” cut and upbeat economic data, also saw business confidence sink amid concerns over the eurozone and broader global growth.

This was despite taking into account the larger-than-normal 50 basis points reduction in the official cash rate in May.

Additional questions in the monthly survey found just a handful of firms expected to benefit from the May budget, while 47 per cent viewed it negatively and 45 per cent said it would have no impact.

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey said the 2012-13 budget, which dumped

promised company tax cuts, clearly did not allay the concerns of business.

“Australian business does not trust the Labor Party to deliver stability and confidence to government,” he said.

But industries such as retail were more optimistic about the budget, due to its inclusion of family handouts, than sectors like resources, that will face the greater impact from the mining and carbon taxes that start on July 1, NAB said.

– AAP

Our finances among world’s strongest CANBERRA: Australia has one of the strongest financial positions among the top rated triple-A sovereign countries, Moody’s Investors Service says.

The global credit rating’s rating is supported by four factors: very high economic strength; very high insti-

tutional strength; very high government financial strength; and very low susceptibility to event risk.

Over the medium term, Australia’s economic growth should return to trend levels of 3 to 3.5 per cent seen before the global financial crisis on the back of the mining sector boom

and associated strong investment.

“The risks to this scenario are primarily from external factors – global and East Asian growth and financial market developments – that could affect Australia because of its dependence on external finance,” the Moody’s report says.

– AAP

SYDNEY: Better-thanexpected job figures for May could be short-lived, with businesses planning to reduce employment to the lowest level in over two years, a survey has found. The survey, by recruitment agency Manpower, has revealed 20 per cent of Australian employers intend to increase hiring of new staff over the next three months, down from 24 per cent last quarter. Just 11 per cent plan to decrease employment levels.

RBA crackdown on credit card charges SYDNEY: Businesses will be banned from charging customers excessive credit card fees under new regulations announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Under the changes, merchants will only be able to charge enough to cover the cost of the transaction to the business. Under the new regulations, credit card providers like Visa and Mastercard will be able to take action against those who overcharge.

Personal finance up 0.6 per cent in April SYDNEY: Australia’s total personal finance loans rose 0.6 per cent in April. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said seasonallyadjusted personal finance commitments increased to $7.299 billion in April, up from $7.252 billion in March. Total commercial loans in April rose 9.8 per cent to $35.339 billion, seasonally adjusted, from $32.191 billion in March.

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World NEWS FlashNews US judge throws out intentional STD case WASHINGTON: A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against US officials by Guatemalans who had been subjected to sexually transmitted diseases by US researchers in the 1940s. The suit came after revelations prisoners, mental patients, soldiers and orphans had been deliberately infected without their consent. The researchers were studying the effects of penicillin, which was a relatively new drug at the time.

App suspended after child rape claims SAN FRANCISCO: A dating app for smartphones has suspended access for teenage users after reports it was used in a series of child rapes in the United States. The app called Skout, which was designed as a location-based dating service, made the announcement after a report said some of its users had been victimised.

Death camp guard’s ‘medical execution’ CHICAGO: The son of former Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk has called for an investigation into his father’s death and accused doctors of performing a “medical execution”. “Just before he died unexpectedly, he was given a high dose of a pain killer which is banned in the USA,” John Demjanjuk Jr said.

NASA launches super telescope WASHINGTON: A telescope that uses X-ray vision to hunt for black holes has been launched into orbit by NASA, who say the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array uses high-energy X-rays to create images 10 times crisper and 100 times more sensitive than any other telescope.

Race abuse victim awarded $25m BUFFALO: A federal court jury has awarded $25 million in damages to a steel plant employee whose bosses failed to stop years of racial taunts from his co-workers. The jury found ArcelorMittal and some of its former executives responsible for the treatment of Elijah Turley.

Mario Monti

Italian prime minister

WEEKEND EDITION Saturday Edition

“Italy, even in the future, will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.”

DNA secrets of our ape cousin WASHINGTON: Behold the bonobo, our ape cousin that’s kinder and gentler than the chimp or, well, us.

Scientists have mapped the primate’s DNA, and some researchers say that may eventually reveal secrets about how the darker side of our nature evolved.

Scientists have found we are as close genetically to the peaceloving but little-known bonobo as we are to the more violent and better understood chimpanzee. It’s as if they are siblings and we are cousins, related to them both equally, sharing some traits with just bonobos and other characteristics with just chimps.

Bonobos and humans share 98.7 per cent of the same genetic blueprint, the same percentage shared with chimps, according to a study released by the journal Nature.

“Humans are a little like a mosaic of bonobo and chimpanzee genomes,” said study lead author Kay Prufer.

– AP

CLOSE RELATIONS: The peace-loving bonobo ape is a close relative of humans.

Bombs kill 70 in Iraq

Picture: AP

Hollande caught in partner’s tweet PARIS: French President Francois Hollande is facing his first political storm as his right-wing opponents tried to exploit an incendiary tweet by his partner just days ahead of a parliamentary election.

The tweet by unofficial first lady Valerie Trierweiler wishing luck to an election opponent of Segolene Royal – Hollande’s ex-partner and mother of their four children – was also rounded on by the French press as an “embarrassment” that threatened to

damage the Socialists’ electoral chances.

“France’s First Gaffe”, left-wing newspaper Liberation wrote on its front page beside a photograph of Trierweiler, saying she had put Hollande “in a delicate position”.

The right-wing Le Figaro went further, saying the Twitter comment had sown “amazement and confusion” among Hollande’s Socialist Party and would have “heavy consequences”.

Royal, who failed in a

2007 presidential bid, is standing against Olivier Falorni, a Socialist dissident, for a parliamentary seat in the western town of La Rochelle.

Hollande has publicly thrown his weight behind Royal, but in the tweet Trierweiler wished Falorni “good luck” and praised his “selfless commitment” to the people of La Rochelle.

The rivalry between the two women has long been a subject of speculation.

Trierweiler said her

BAGHDAD: A co-ordinated wave of car bombs has struck Shi’ite pilgrims in Baghdad and several other cities, killing at least 70 people and wounding more than 200.

The blasts were the third this week targeting the annual pilgrimage that sees hundreds of thousands of Shi’ites converge on a shrine in Baghdad’s northern neighbourhood of Kazimiyah.

Most of the 16 separate explosions that rocked the country targeted Shi’ite pilgrims in five cities, but two hit offices of political parties linked to Iraq’s Kurdish minority in the tense north.

– AAP

Brooks granted bail

Twitter account was “apparently hacked”, after a second tweet suggested she had asked Le Monde newspaper not to publish pictures of her at a photo session with Hollande in the Elysee garden.

She insisted she did not post the tweet and “never asked that photos be pulled”.

Her chief of staff Patrice Biancone also said her Twitter account had been “hacked” and he would formally inform Hollande’s office.

– AFP

LONDON: The former chief executive News International, Rebekah Brooks, has appeared in a London court on charges of attempting to cover up evidence of phone hacking.

Brooks is charged three counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, and was granted bail at Westminster Magistrates Court until a court appearance on June 22.

Her husband has also been granted bail.

– AAP

Goodfellas gangster Henry Hill dies

DEAD: Henry Hill

LOS ANGELES: Henry Hill, who went from smalltime gangster to big-time celebrity when his life as a mobster-turned-FBI informant became the basis for the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, has died at 69.

His girlfriend Lisa Caserta said Hill died of complications from longtime heart problems related to smoking.

An associate in New York’s Lucchese crime family, Hill told detailed, disturbing and often hilarious tales of life in the mob that first appeared in the 1986 book Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family,

by Nicholas Pileggi, a journalist Hill sought out shortly after becoming an informant.

In 1990 the book, adapt-

ed for the screen by Pileggi and Scorsese, became the instant classic Goodfellas, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta as Hill, a young hoodlum who thrives in the Mafia but is eventually forced by drugs to turn on his criminal friends and lead the life of a sad suburbanite.

Born in Brooklyn to an Irish father and an Italian

mother, Hill’s life with the mob began at age 11 when he wandered into a taxi stand across the street in 1955 looking for work.

Far bigger crimes awaited, including the 1967 theft of $423,323 in cash from the Air France cargo terminal at JFK airport in New York, among the biggest cash heists in history at the time.

– AP

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Italy will not need a bailout, says Monti

CERTAIN: Mario Monti.

ROME: Italy will not need a bailout to survive the economic debt crisis, Prime Minister Mario Monti says, amid fears Rome may be forced to call for aid.

“Italy, even in the future, will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund,” Monti said

during the week, according to media reports.

The former EU commissioner, who has been working hard to deny rumours that Rome is at risk of contagion, called on the markets and financial observers “not to be governed by cliches or prejudices”.

“I understand Italy could have been associated with the idea of an undisciplined country in the past [but] now it is more disciplined than many other European countries,” he said.

“Our country pays through its financial contribution … to support

Greece, Portugal, Ireland and now Spain,” he said.

Rome is struggling to allay fears it may be next in the debt firing line in the wake of a bailout for Spanish banks and ahead of Greece’s election, the outcome of which could see Athens leave the eurozone.

– AFP

Syria at war – UN

Peace plan in danger after ceasefire failure DAMASCUS: Syria is now in a full-scale civil war, UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous says, as the United States voiced fears the UN mission in the country may not survive once its mandate expires in July.

World powers are trying to find a way to end the bloodshed in Syria with the toll growing daily, despite a ceasefire that should have gone into effect from April 12, and amid reports of children being used as human shields.

Asked whether he believed Syria is in a civil war, Ladsous said: “Yes, I think we can say that.

Clearly what is happening is the government of Syria lost some large chunks of territory, several cities to the opposition, and wants to retake control.

“I think there is a massive increase in the level of violence, so massive indeed that in a way it indicates some change of nature,” Ladsous said.

The under secretary general for peacekeeping operations is the most senior UN official to indicate he believes there is a civil war. UN leader Ban Ki-moon said last week that he believed it was “imminent”.

Given the prolonged violence in the 15-month conflict, US Secretary of State

FlashNews Girls arrested for human trafficking MONTREAL: Two 15-year-old girls have been arrested for human trafficking in Ottawa and another 17-year-old girl is being sought for her alleged role in forcing teens into prostitution, police say. “It’s shocking,” police spokesman Staff Sergeant John McGetrick said of the pimping case. Ottawa police said they found three female victims, aged 13 to 17.

Kenya convicts first man in election riots NAIROBI: A Kenyan court has sentenced a man to life in prison for murder during Kenya’s 2007-08 post-election violence, the first conviction from the more than 1000 people killed during the rampaging attacks. Justice Roselyn Wendoh convicted 24-year-old Paul Kipkemboi Ruto for the murder of Kimani Thiongo.

Red light for KKK plan to adopt road MIAMI: The US state of Georgia turned down an offer by members of the Ku Klux Klan to adopt a stretch of highway to keep it tidy, saying the sight of the group’s name on a sign would be distressing. Members of the white supremacist organisation had applied to the “Adopt-A-Highway” program.

Student driver told mates to buckle up UNHAPPY: Protesters gather on the streets of Moscow to rally against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Photo: EPA

Russian choppers sent to Arab state

WASHINGTON: The US says Russia is sending attack helicopters to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and warns the Arab country’s 15-month conflict could become even deadlier.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton openly questioned whether the UN mission in Syria could survive once its 90-day mandate expires on July 20.

“If there is no discernible

says the US is “concerned about the latest information we have that there are attack helicopters on the way from Russia to Syria”.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Russians have attended the first mass protest against President

movement by then it would be very difficult to extend a mission that is increasingly dangerous for the observers on the ground,” Clinton said.

Passengers sue US airline GARDEN CITY: Passengers have filed a lawsuit against a US airline, claiming they feared for their lives when a pilot had to be physically restrained during a New York

to Las Vegas flight in March.

The lawsuit claims JetBlue Airways was grossly negligent in allowing Captain Clayton Osbon to fly.

– AAP

Vladimir Putin since his inauguration in May. Putin has taken a tougher stance on protests since embarking on his third presidential term, including signing a new bill that stiffens penalties for taking part in rallies. – AP

There has been increasing violence as Assad has refused to step aside and has unleashed his armed forces against the opposition.

Activists say some 14,100 people have now been killed in the uprising against the Assad family.

– AFP

Alligator bites off hand

MIAMI: A Florida tour boat operator has had his hand bitten off while feeding an alligator marshmallows while trying to entertain passengers.

The Doug’s Everglades Tours boat was carrying tourists when the alligator leapt up and devoured the sweets along with the captain’s hand, officials said.

– AAP

AUCKLAND: US student Stephen Houseman has pleaded guilty at Auckland District Court to three counts of reckless driving causing death after the victims were thrown from the vehicle and killed in New Zealand last month. Daniela Lekhno, 20, Roch Jauberty and Mr Brashears, both 21, suffered lethal head injuries.

Fines for people with foul mouths MIDDLEBOROUGH: Residents in a US town have voted to make the foul-mouthed pay fines for swearing in public.

At a town meeting outside Boston, residents voted 183-50 to approve a proposal from the police chief to impose a $20 fine on public profanity.

Officials insist the proposal is not intended to censor casual or private conversations.

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On the Land

WEEKEND EDITION

Mackayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best canegrowers recognised THE best of the best of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s canegrowers have been recognised for their achievements in cane production, harvesting and best practice.

More than 135 cane growers and sugar industry sponsors and supporters milled to the Koumala Community Hall on Thursday, 7 June for the presentation of the annual Plane Creek Productivity Services Limitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (PCPSL) awards night.

The awards are a popular event on the sugar calendar and PCPSL chairman Kevin Borg said the productivity awards traditionally attracted a good showing of growers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The night is a great opportunity to applaud and recognise the significant achievers in the district, and also a good opportunity to meet up for the social factor before the hard work of the crushing season gets underway,â&#x20AC;? Mr Borg said.

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The Winners: Best Productivity by zone (Based on tonnes sugar/Ha - One award given for each district zone)

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Based on criteria such as: Adoption of New Farming System practices, Demonstrated innovation or adaptation to farming principles or machinery to facilitate the adoption of conservation farming practices,

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In the kitchen

WEEKEND EDITION

Flavours of Melbourne best as a guide

By Cariz Bizzaca B

W WHEN asked by someoone overseas to describe M Melbourne and Sydney, it’s eeasy to liken them to New Y York and Los Angeles.

While Sydney is the place oof iconic landmarks, beachees and events like Mardi G Gras, Melbourne is a busttling city that prides itself oon its culture and high standdards when it comes to diniing out.

Even as small, hidden laneway bars in Sydney begin to take off, they still acknowleedge that Melbourne is where iit all started.

So it makes sense then, that a guide to Melbourne’s lanew ways and rooftops has been rreleased, giving an insight iinto the unique restaurants aand bars hidden there.

Titled Flavours of Melbourne, the coffee table M bbook, written and edited by JJonette George, features some hhistory on how the laneway ccity was created, as well as

pages on its famous street art (like Banksy’s vandalised Little Diver in Cocker Alley), and a bunch of signature recipes from establishments like Grossi Grill, Collins Quarter and Hopetoun Tea Rooms.

But it’s largely made up of, and works best as, a guide to the top restaurants and bars that are often tucked away in random laneways, invisible to an unaware tourist or new Melbournite.

Take for example, Izakaya Den, on Russell Street, which Flavours of Melbourne says is hard to find even if you know the exact address and requires going down flights of stairs in a building and braving your way through a dark curtain.

Reading all this makes you want to begin exploring, although it features such a vast number of places, that it would impossible (and expensive) to try and cover too many. Best saved for a couple of trips.

The recipes at the back of

A new book titled ‘Flavours of Melbourne’, written and edited by Jonette George, features some history on how the laneway city was created and a guide to the unique restaurants and bars hidden there. Photo AAP

Flavours of Melbourne are not for the faint-hearted.

Many of them look quite technical and assume prior knowledge on certain aspects of cooking, such as Coniglio in Tre Modi - Trio of Rabbit from Caterina’s Cucina e Bar and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Beetroot Ravioli and Red Wine Reduction from Ca de Vin, which requires making your own red wine reduction (this takes over 7 hours).

If you’re a complete amateur, you would be much better off simply going to one of these restaurants and ordering the dish, or getting a cookbook whose method is much more detailed.

From my own experience, as someone who is much more comfortable making desserts, my attempts to make pasta for the Tortellini Di Zucca from Grossi Florentino Cellar, could only be described as an epic fail.

The recipe is for tortellini, filled with a cheesy pump-

kin mixture and served with a burnt butter and sage sauce.

Strangely, the ingredients for the pumpkin mix ask for a bunch of sage, finely chopped, only to forget to mention it in the method.

This also occurred in a dessert recipe for Strawberry and Berry Almond Tart from Le Petit Gateau, which asked you to make a Raspberry Jam, only to never mention it again in the assembly of the tart.

The Pavlova from Hopetoun Tea Rooms also turned out well, although it asks you to balloon whisk the eight egg whites.

All in all, I would view Flavours of Melbourne as an thorough guide to some of the city’s great laneways and bars, with the cookbook aspect second. It’s perfect for someone who lives in the area, visits often or wants a quirky coffee table book with insider info to plan for their next holiday

Tortellini Di Zucca from Grossi Florentino Cellar, which features in a new book titled ‘Flavours of Melbourne’. Photo AAP

Tortellini di Zucca Chef, Guy Grossi and Domenico Marzano, Grossi Florentino Cellar Main, Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Pumpkin Mix: l 1 butternut pumpkin l 100g butter l 50ml olive oil l 2 cloves garlic, chopped l 1 chilli chopped l 1 leek l 1/2 bunch of sage, finely chopped l 1/2 cup grated parmesan l 100g grated gruyere cheese l 1/2 cup bread crumbs l Salt and freshly ground pepper Pasta: l 500g flour l 3 large eggs l 2 large egg yolks l Pinch of salt

For serving: l 100g unsalted butter l 1 tbsp sage, chopped l 2 tbsp grated parmesan l A few leaves of sage Instructions: Pumpkin mix: Cut the pumpkin into even wedges and remove seeds. Roast pumpkin at 200 degrees Celsuis for 40 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool slightly. Scoop the flesh away from the skin, discard the skin and leave the flesh in a colander so that any excess liquid is drained. Wash leek and dice into 1cm squares. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the garlic and chilli. Add the leeks, saute until wilted and soft. In a bowl combine the pumpkin, parmesan, gruyere and the leek mixture together and mix in. Add bread crumbs, making sure to keep the mixture not too

moist and not too dry. Season to taste.

Pasta: Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the eggs, yolks and a pinch of salt and gently start to mix in the flour with a fork. Once the ingredients are mixed in, use your hands to knead the dough so it becomes smooth. Cling wrap and leave to rest for one hour. Cut the pasta into workable pieces and on the widest setting put the paste through the pasta machine, folding into half and rolling through again, repeating this process until pasta is smooth as silk. This is called “laminating”. Roll out the dough to a thin sheet approximately 2mm thick and using a cutter, cut out 7cm diameter circles. Place 1tsp pumpkin mixture into the centre of the circle, dip your finger into a glass of water and wet the pasta dough around the filling. This will make the pasta stick together. Fold the circle in half,

pressing down. Then fold the straight edge of the semi circle forward half way to the top and taking the two points, curl the pasta forward and join the ends together by pressing the pasta together between the fingers. Place tortellini onto floured tray.

Extra tortellini can be frozen on the tray then placed into a bag for later use.

To serve: Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add 1tbsp of salt, pour in the tortellini and gently stir the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon so that tortellini doesn’t stick to the bottom. Cook for about three minutes then drain into a colander or remove with a sieve. Heat a pan with the butter and mix until the butter turns nut brown. Add the sage, drained tortellini and a sprinkle of parmesan and toss through.

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Entertainment Health / Church

Adding vitamin D to foods might be risky

By Michelle Henderson, AAP

RISKS associated with high vitamin D levels need to be investigated before it can be added to more Australian and New Zealand foods, a Queensland researcher says.

Professor John McGrath, a University of Queensland psychiatrist, said several large international studies had linked both low and high levels of vitamin D with increased risk of schizophrenia and mortality.

“This is a very gloomy prospect,” Prof McGrath told a vitamin D in foods symposium in Melbourne.

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how excited we get about telling everyone, ‘You must take vitamin D’.”

But several experts said the proposed amount to be added to foods would not be toxic.

McGrath said a large Copenhagen study of almost 250,000 people attending GP clinics found low levels of vitamin D increased the risk of death two-fold.

But high vitamin D levels had the same effect.

University of Melbourne health researcher Professor Peter Ebeling said that people surveyed for the study had been referred by doctors and were likely already unwell, which could bias the findings.

The conference, which discussed whether more foods in Australia and New Zealand should be fortified with vitamin D, was told that Canadian products including milk had been enriched with the vitamin since the 1940s.

Fortification of milk, soy products and margarine is mandated,

University of Saskatchewan professor, Susan Whiting, told the conference.

Deakin University researcher Professor Caryl Nowson said about 30% of Australians had low vitamin D levels. She said it was difficult for people in the southern states and New Zealand to get enough vitamin D from sunlight in the cooler months and it should be added to more foods.

Currently, Australia only mandates fortification of margarine.

John McGrath

psychiatrist at University of Queensland

“This will put the brakes on how excited we get about telling everyone ‘You must take vitamin D’.”

Oh my god, he loves me

“HOW could God possibly love me?”

I’ve done ………….. (fill in the blank). This is a common reply I hear as to why folks don’t want relationship with God. The problem is not that God loves us; it is that we just find it so difficult to accept His love as a gift. Yet that is exactly what it is, a gift.

Consider a parent who holds their child at birth for the first time. That child has done nothing wrong. They are beautiful, unblemished, fully reliant and totally dependent on their parents.

The parent gives their child the gift of love. They will do anything for that child because of their great love. Give up careers to stay home and nurture, work three jobs to provide and educate, sacrifice their own needs, dreams and desires in order that their child has everything they need.

And then that child grows up,says their parents are “controlling”, “not interested in what

I want”, “they don’t understand” “I know what’s best for me”.

And the all-time favourite “but everyone else is doing it”. They cannot wait to move out; they rebel and go their own way.

The toughest part of being a parent is knowing that your child’s lifestyle or behaviour long-term may cause them pain, possibly even harm.

Leaving you shut-out as the parent from the relationship for reasons such as irrelevance and old fashioned thinking.

Your great gift of love is cast aside like last week’s iTunes number one hit. Just because that child chooses not to have relationship, does not diminish the parents love.

Disappointed, hurt and even broken, those same parents long for the day of the child’s return. Waiting with open arms they long to offer mercy, extend grace and even sacrifice all they have to once again have the relationship restored.

The greatest obstacle is the child answering this very ques-

tion: “how could they still love me after all I have done?”

Yet, that is exactly the nature of our relationship with our Loving Father God. He created us, gave us everything we needed, gave us a book of instructions that would educate and guide us - yet we rebelled, said of the Bible “That’s out-dated, old fashioned, even controlling”. Despite our defiance, He continues to pursue us with His great gift of Love.

God gave up his one and only Son Jesus that through His ultimate sacrifice and defeat over all rebellion on the cross; we might not just receive our true gift of love, but accept it and enter into the fullness of restoring our relationship to our loving Father God through Jesus.

How could God still love us after all we have done? He never stopped.

(LUKE chapter 15)

Pastor David Drage,

Mackay Vineyard Church & Community Hub

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DIAL A TRADIE Your quick reference guide to Trades, Services & Businesses around Mackay and District

ACCOUNTANTS Bizwise Public Accountant, Business Adviser M: 0427 526 570 W: www.bizwise.net.au

KELADA ONE STOP BOOKKEEPING

P: 0402 800 622 E: keladabk@bigpond.com W: www.keladabookkeeping.vpweb.com.au

BORING CONTRACTOR

Power 2 Accounting & Financial Advice

Bored Piers & Footings

P: 4957 7574 E: enquiries@power2.com.au W: www.power2.com.au

BUILDERS

ACUPUNCTURIST Mackay Massage Centre Chris Murcutt A: 19 Gordon St, Mackay P: 4951 3000

ALUMINIUM SUPPLIERS Capral P: 4952 3371 F: 4952 3374 E: janet.kennedy@capral.com.au W: www.capral.com.au

ASBESTOS Darren’s Asbestos Removal M: 0427 061 839 E: info@darrensasbestosremoval.com.au W: www.darrensasbestosremoval.com.au

ASPHALT REPAIRERS Potholes R Us Mackay P: 4943 7231 E: potholesmackay@bigpond.com M: 0402 075 938

AWNINGS Whitsunday Blinds & Security P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

BEAUTY Cheryl Green Home & Mobile Spray Tanning P: 4942 4214 M: 0418 775 949 E: bpgreen2@bigpond.com

BLINDS Whitsunday Blinds & Security P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

BODY & EAR PIERCING Tickles Tattoos and Piercing P: 4957 8978 E: tickles_tattoo111@bigpond.com

P: 4943 1426 F: 4943 1063

Barnett Builders QBSA: 13852 M: 0418 775 341 E: noel.barnett@bigpond.com

Jaylyn Constructions M: 0417 604 475 E: jaylynconstruct@bigpond.com W: www.jaylyngroup.com.au

BUILDING INSPECTOR Paul Ingledew P: 4954 8535 M: 0419 712 277 E: paulingledew@bigpond.com

CABINET MAKING RD Cabinet Making P: 4957 7795 E: rdcabinetmaking@rdgroup.com.au

CLEANING Housewives Professional Cleaning Service P: 4955 7399 M: 0418 300 930 E: housewives@matilda.net.au

CONCRETING Flash Concreting M: 0411 487 402 E: flashconcreting@bigpond.com

Rossco’s Concreting BSA: 629953 P: 4959 0720 M: 0404 176 210 E: rosscosconcreting@hotmail.com

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE All Quality Group P: 1300 881 045 E: sbenz@allqualitygroup.com.au

CONVEYANCING SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers P: 4963 2000 F: 4963 2099 E: mail@wallaw.com.au

COURIERS Fastway Couriers Barry Aitchison P: 4952 4924 E: mackay@fastway.org

CRAFTS, FABRICS & SEWING SUPPLIES Bobbin-N-Sew A: 12 Central St, Sarina P: 4956 1098 F: 4956 1098

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR G & S Anderson Electrical Lic: 11229 M: 0427 623 528 E: gsandersonelect@aanet.com.au

Instant Spark Electrical Lic: 69436 M: 0408 540 555 E: admin@instantspark.com.au

John Couldrey Electrical Lic: 67183 P: 4954 0082 M: 0407 164 935 E: couldrey1@bigpond.com

Red Hot Electrical Lic: 68541 P: 4955 1222 E: rhe@westnet.com.au

ENGINEERS Rock Solid Engineering P: Steve 0421 743 572 E: steve@rocksolidsheds.com.au www.rocksolidsheds.com.au

EXCAVATION JC Mini Excavation P: 4954 0082 M: 0407 164 935 E: couldrey1@bigpond.com

FENCING ATF Mackay P: 4942 6484 E: mackay@atfservices.com.au

Custom Metal Fencing QBSA: 082156 P: 4955 6375 E: custmetal@bigpond.net.au

Dog Gone Fencing Pty Ltd QBSA: 1128865 P: 0427 792 380; 0405 280 747 E: doggonefencing@dodo.com.au

Mackay Fencing Hire QBSA: 1105717 P: 4955 0722 E: accounts@mackayfencing.com.au

GARAGE/SHEDS Rock Solid Sheds P: 1300 762 576 M: Glen 0414524871 E: admin@rocksolidsheds.com.au www:rocksolidsheds.com.au

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DIAL A TRADIE Your quick reference guide to Trades, Services & Businesses around Mackay and District

HAIRDRESSER Nak & B A: 68 Sydney Street, Mackay P: 4957 8938 Find us on Facebook

INJURY CLAIMS SPECIALIST SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers Brad Shanahan (Lawyer) P: 1800 828 529 E: BradShanahan@wallaw.com.au

KERB & CHANNELLING Flash Kerbing Pty Ltd M: 0411 487 402 E: flashconcreting@bigpond.com

LANDSCAPING Mackay Kwik Kerb P: 4955 5743 M: 0413 318 649 E: simo.h@hotmail.com

LEARN TO SWIM Pat Wright Swim School P: 4953 1744 E: enquiries@patwrightswimschool.com.au W: www.patwrightswimschool.com.au

Squid Kids Aquatics A: 109 Paradise St, Mackay P: 4952 1417 Find Us on Facebook

MASSAGE THERAPIST De-stress Massage Sarah Humprey’s P: 4944 0155 M: 0404 130 855

Mackay Massage Centre Chris Murcutt

Keith Carroll Painting BSA: 060021 P: 4955 4311 M: 0419 661 114 E: carrollpainting@bigpond.com

K.J Formosa Pty Ltd QBSA: 1063521 P: 4957 5474 M: 0413116706 E: kfopb10@bigpond.com

TW Mackay Painting BSA: 1145578 P: 0408 726 040 E: ditmackay@bigpond.com

PETS & ACCESSORIES Mackay City Pet Barn A: 49 Juliet St, South Mackay (Opposite Mercy College) P: 4957 3838

PLASTERING Jason Windon Plastering Lic: 1175004 M: 0402 501 043 E: jasonwindonplastering@hotmail.com

Windon’s Plastering

Colors In Action

ASR Scrap Metal Pty Ltd P: 4955 5200 E: asr@asrmetal.com.au

Jetson Salvage & Scrap Metal A: 9 Victoria Street, Mackay P: 4957 2889 M: 0438 052 560

SECURITY SCREENS, DOORS Whitsunday Blinds & Security P: 4942 2477 E: jagfive@supernerd.com.au W: www.homeimprovementpages.com.au

SECURITY SYSTEMS/ GUARDS Advanced Alarms Mackay Pty Ltd P: 4951 1110 E: security@aamky.biz

TANNING P: 4942 4214 M: 0418 775 949 E: bpgreen2@bigpond.com

K & J Weir Plumbing & Drainage P/L QBSA: 44619 P: 4952 3577 E: kdweirplumb@optusnet.com.au

Nu-Link Plumbing M: 0419 248 341 E: smonksam1@bigpond.com.au

POWER POLE SUPPLY P: 4943 0345 F: 4943 1063

PAINTERS

SCRAP METAL

PLUMBING

Nicole’s Massage

Rose Hammond M: 0413 173 459

BSA: 118472 P: 4942 8385 M: 0417 788 253 E: colinhills@rocketmail.com

Cheryl Green Home & Mobile Spray Tanning

Power Pole Supply & Installation

Absolute Relaxing Massage

Col Hills Roofing & Tile Repairs

M: 0431 269 095 E: gregwindonplastering@hotmail.com

A: 19 Gordon St, Mackay P: 4951 3000 Massage, Bowen Therapy, Muscle Release, Couples Massage P: 4942 0783 M: 0421 006 917 E: nicole.hogan4@bigpond.com

ROOFING, RESTORATION & REPAIRS

PUMPING Don Phimister Pumping M: 0439 949 679

TELEVISION ANTENNA SERVICES Jim’s Antennas P: 131 546 E: aaron@jimsantennas.com.au W: jimsantennas.com.au

TEST & TAG G & S Anderson Electrical Lic: 11229 M: 0427 623 528 E: gsandersonelect@aanet.com.au

TRAINING Janet Smith First Aid Training

Render It

P: 4955 6665 M: 0412 761 681 E: jsmith.firstaid@bigpond.com

M: 0408 025 793 E: renderit43@gmail.com

SR Wallace & Wallace Lawyers

RENDER

ROOFING

WILLS & ESTATES P: 4963 2000 F: 4963 2099 E: mail@wallaw.com.au

QBSA: 72874 M: 0422 267 093 M: 0438 149 617 E: colorsinaction@gmail.com

IRT Roofing Mackay Roofing

Windscreens on the Move

Reitano Painting Service

QBSA: 1049051 P:4951 1924 M: 0428 184 773 E: estimator@mackayroofing.com.au

P: 4953 5295 F: 4957 4871 M: 0429 988 163 E: wotm2@bigpond.net.au

QBSA: 55560 P: 4942 1058 M: 0407 186 745

M: 0432 413 660 E: info@irtroofing.com.au

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ARIES

Birthday: Mar 21 to Apr 19 Birthstone: Bloodstone

Tie up loose ends and you will have more time to enjoy the people, places and things that make you happy.

Subtle changes at home will lead to greater efficiency and comfort. Reuniting with old friends will resurrect old goals.

LEO

Birthday: Jul 23 to Aug 22 Birthstone: Onyx

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Promote what you have to offer. The more you interact with people from different walks of life, the greater the interest will be in your current venture. Don’t give anything away for free.

Not everyone will be sincere.

Get offers in writing.

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Talk is cheap and can help you get what you want for less. Networking or dealing with peers will help clear up any misconception someone might have regarding you or what you Birthday: do. Do whatever it takes to Apr 20 to May 20 secure your position.

Birthstone: Sapphire

VIRGO

Follow your heart and make adjustments you feel are necessary to improve your life and enhance your relationship. Refrain from spending on something you know little about. For best results, stick to what and whom you know best.

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Take the path of least resistance if you want to avoid criticism. Not everyone will have your best interests at heart, making it necessary to protect what you know and Birthday: do from those looking to get Aug 23 to Sep 22 something from you Birthstone: for nothing.

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Birthday: Dec 22 to Jan 19 Birthstone: Ruby

Put more effort into learning something that can help you reach your goals. Your assets will grow if you take the initiative and do the work required on your own. Don’t let someone you meet lead you astray with tales of grandeur.

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Listen; don’t act on assumptions. Do your research, or you may end up feeling cheated.

A relationship can affect your job if you aren’t careful. Restrict Birthday: consumption and take May 21 to Jun 20 precautions to protect Birthstone: your health and Agate wellness.

LIBRA

Birthday: Sep 23 to Oct 22 Birthstone: Chrysolite

CAPRICORN

SAGITTARIUS

Birthday: Nov 22 to Dec 21 Birthstone: Topaz

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Strategise your next move to protect your assets from someone trying to take advantage of you. Love and commitment are highlighted, and sharing with someone who understands you will bring great comfort.

Accept the inevitable.

AQUARIUS

Birthday: Jan 20 to Feb 18 Birthstone: Garnet

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Don’t let emotions limit what you can accomplish.

Embrace responsibility and you will make a good impression on someone you want in your life. Love is in the stars, and being open about your intentions will lead to a good relationship.

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Birthday: Jun 21 to Jul 22 Birthstone: Emerald

You will be blamed or put in an awkward position if you make assumptions or get involved in gossip.

Take care of home and family matters. Minor injuries or mishaps can be prevented. Rely on your memory and experience.

SCORPIO

Birthday: Oct 23 to Nov 21 Birthstone: Beryl

A partnership or contract must be discussed with caution. Read between the lines in order to avoid hidden costs. Be creative and figure out what work you can do yourself before hiring someone to do it for you. Trust your intuition.

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Birthday: Feb 19 to Mar 20 Birthstone: Amethyst

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4. Wales. 5. Alan Bond, Kerry Packer. 6. Apple. 7. Galileo Galilei.

8. American Pie. 9. Jonathan Brown. 10. Victoria. 11. Across the Universe. 12. Colleen McCullough.

13. Stanley Bruce. 14. Bruce McLaren. 15. Buddha.

6. Which technology giant recently achieved more worth than Poland when its stock market value reached $US500 billion for the first time?

7. The Vatican’s Secret Archive recently released for public display, for the first time, documents relating to the 17th century heresy trial of which astronomer?

8. Which 1971 Don McLean hit song refers to “the day the music died”?

9. Which Brisbane Lions star recently had facial reconstructive surgery for the third time in 12 months?

10. Arthurs Seat is in which Australian state/territory?

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Balance between your personal and professional life will be a must.

Work from home if you can, in order to get ahead, make an impression on clients and nurture your personal relationships.

It will be difficult to uncover facts. Using your intuition and refraining from impulsive action will be required.

Your numbers are 4, 13, 16, 21, 28, 34, 40.

BIRTHDAY BABY You are spontaneous, aggressive and productive.

You are determined and set in your ways.

Visit Eugenia’s websites: eugenialast.com and eugenialast.com/blog

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TV GUIDE this week Man Vs Wild

June 16 – 22 June 16 - 22 House

Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year Thursday, WIN, 8.30pm Comedians Hamish Blake (right, now the proud owner of a Gold Logie) and Andy Lee have packed their bags again and this time they’ve headed to Europe, where they plan to regale viewers with their funny and wacky antics as they uncover some weird and wonderful things. Their new studio and base is The Lord Stanley, a disused pub in London. With a big sporting event just hovering around the corner, the duo couldn’t have chosen a better location to be in on the action. Expect some segments to return from the US trip, and to mix things up they will also unleash some fun in Finland, Bosnia and Germany.

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11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 Landline. 1.00 Gardening. 1.30 Message Stick. 2.00 Simple Cooking. 2.30 Walk On The Wild Side. 3.00 Prima Donna.

4.25 Clarinet.Ballistix. 4.30 Symphonia Eluvium. 5.00 Voyage To The Planets. Final.

5.50 Minuscule. 6.00 Auction Room. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 How To Grow A Planet. 8.30 Wallander. Return.

10.05 MAD AS HELL. 10.30 Movie: Bliss: The Director’s Cut. (1985) (MA15+)

6.00 ABC News. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 Backyard Science. 10.25 Take On Technology. 10.40 Food For Thought. 11.00 Landline. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 How To Grow A Planet. Final. 1.30 The New Inventors. 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 My Family. 6.00 Grand Designs. 6.50 Minuscule.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch.

9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline.

11.10 The Business. 11.35 Midsomer Murders. (M)

6.00 ABC News. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 BTN. 10.25 Australia’s Heritage.

10.30 Australia’s Prime Ministers. 10.35 My Place.

11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 Q&A. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 My Family. 6.00 Time Team. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Race To London. New series. 8.30 Foreign Correspondent. 9.30 QI. Final. (PG) 10.00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Erotica. (M) 10.30 Lateline. 11.05 The Business. 11.35 Four Corners.

6.00 ABC News. 9.30 Business. 10.00 For The Juniors. 10.15 Cyberchase.

10.45 BTN Special. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 Midday Report.

12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Can We Help? 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 My Family. 6.00 Country House Rescue. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Myf Warhurst’s Nice: And Tasty. (PG) 8.30 Randling. (PG) 9.05 Life’s Too Short. (MA15+) 9.35 QI. (M) 10.05 At The Movies. 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 The Business.

11.35 The Librarians. (PG)

6.00 ABC News. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 Me Voila! 10.10 Neue Freunde.

10.25 La Mappa Misteriosa.

10.35 BTN. 11.00 Finding The Fallen. 12.00 Midday Report.

12.30 The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes. (PG) 1.30 At The Movies. 2.00 Question Time. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 My Family. 6.00 River Cottage. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Photo Finish. 8.30 Silk. 9.30 Divorce: Aussie Islamic Way. 10.30 Lateline. 11.05 The Business.

11.30 The Lost World Of Communism.

6.00 ABC News. 9.30 Business Today. 10.00 Telling Tales. 10.30 What I Wrote.

11.00 Photo Finish. 11.30 One Plus One. 12.00 Midday Report. 12.30 River Cottage.

1.20 Movie: Pony Express.

(1953) (PG) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Eggheads.

5.30 My Family. 6.00 Grand Designs. 6.50 Minuscule. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Queensland.

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PG) 8.30 Silent Witness. 9.30 Taggart. (M) 10.20 Lateline. 10.55 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 11.40 Rage.

(MA15+)

6.00 Brand Developers. 6.30 Handy Manny. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 10.00 Children’s Programs. 12.00 Movie: Tarzan II. (2005) (G) 1.30 That ’70s Show. (PG) 2.00 Motor Racing. V8 Supercars C’ship Series. SKYCITY Triple Crown. Qualifying. F4.00 Motor Racing. V8 Supercars C’ship Series. Race 12. 5.30 Qld Weekender. 6.00 News.

6.30 The Face Of Change: Mackay 150. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Duplicity. (2009) (PG) 10.00 Movie: Color Of Night. (1994) (AV15+) 12.50 Movie: Asunder.

(1999) (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Dinner Date. (PG) 12.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 12.30 Outsourced. (PG) 1.00 Audi Truth In 24. (PG) 2.00 Motor Racing. V8 Supercars C’ship Series. Qualifying. 3.30 Motor Racing. V8 Supercars C’ship Series. Race 13. 5.30 Great South East.

6.00 News.

6.30 Dancing With The Stars. Final.

9.30 Castle. (M) 10.30 Castle. (M) 11.30 Serial Killers: Monster Of Florence.

(MA15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Unstable. (2009) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Border Patrol.

(PG) 3.30 All For Kids. (P) 4.00 Match It. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.00 The Force. (PG) 8.30 Revenge. (M) 9.30 Body Of Proof. (M) 10.30 Body Of Proof. (M) 11.30 30 Rock. (M) 12.00 Picture This. (PG) 12.30 Sons And Daughters.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Family Sins. (2004) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 3.30 All For Kids. (P) 4.00 Match It. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Once Upon A Time. (PG) 8.30 Packed To The Rafters.

Final. (PG) 9.30 Pictures Of You. (PG) 10.15 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.15 Gangs Of Oz: Middle Eastern Gangs – The Power, The Passion, The Betrayal. (M) 12.15 Sons And Daughters.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: The Mermaid Chair. (2006) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 3.30 All For Kids. (P) 4.00 Match It. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right.

5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australia’s Got Talent.

9.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PG) 10.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 10.30 Happy Endings. (PG) 11.30 Parks And Recreation. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Movie: Motives.

(2004) (M) 2.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 3.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 3.30 All For Kids. (P) 4.00 Match It. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.00 The Force. (PG) 8.30 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 9.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 10.00 Desperate Housewives. (M) 11.00 Private Practice. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

12.00 Movie: Midnight Run. (1988) (M) 3.00 Border Patrol.

(PG) 3.30 All For Kids. (P) 4.00 Match It. (C) 4.30 News At 4.30. 5.00 The Price Is Right. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal.

6.00 Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

9.00 Vera. New series. (M) Middle-aged detective Vera Stanhope finds herself on the trail of a ruthless serial killer.

11.00 Movie: Burn After Reading. (2008) (AV15+)

6.00 Team Umizoomi. 6.30 Dora The Explorer. 7.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Mornings. 11.00 Children’s Programs. 2.30 Snake Tales.

(C) 3.00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. 3.30 Crusoe. (PG) 4.30 Discover Downunder.

5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway.

(PG) 6.00 News.

6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 7.40 Rugby Union. Wales Tour. Game 2. Australia v Wales.

10.00 Movie: Rush Hour 3.

(2007) (M) 12.00 Movie: Hooper.

(1978) (M)

6.00 Team Umizoomi. 6.30 Dora The Explorer. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 The NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Cybershack. (PG) 1.30 The Bill Engvall Show. (PG) 2.00 Rugby League. Intrust Super Cup. Round 14.

Capras v Devils. 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15.

Tigers v Roosters.

6.00 News.

6.30 The Block. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) 9.30 Tricky Business. (PG) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.30 Road To London.

(PG) 12.00 Flashpoint. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen.

(PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5.

(P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 7.30 The Voice. Final. (PG) 9.00 Tricky Business. (PG) The wife of a missing lottery winner hires Matt to locate her husband.

10.00 CSI: NY. (M) 11.00 A Current Affair.

11.30 WIN News.

12.00 CSI: NY. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5.

(P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Survivor. (PG) 11.00 Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5.

(P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.00 The Mentalist. (M) 10.00 RPA. (PG) 11.00 Embarrassing Bodies: Llandudno/ Pregnancy. (M) 12.00 WIN News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5.

(P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.30 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG) 9.30 The NRL Footy Show.

(M) 11.15 WIN News.

11.45 The AFL Footy Show.

(M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings.

(PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The View. (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking. 3.30 Hi-5.

(P) 4.00 Pyramid. (C) 4.30 News. 5.30 Hot Seat.

6.00 News.

6.30 WIN News.

7.00 The Block. (PG) 7.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 16. Broncos v Rabbitohs.

9.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 16. Dragons v Titans.

11.30 WIN News.

12.00 Movie: Magnum Force. (1973) (AV15+)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9.00 Scope. (C) 9.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.00 The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG) 12.00 Radar. (PG) 12.30 Motor Racing. Australian Tarmac Rally. 1.30 Ironman.

Replay. 3.30 Merlin. (PG) 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 News At Five. 6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 The Glee Project. Return. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 The Good Wife. (M) 11.30 Movie: Trust The Man. (2005) (M)

6.00 Mass For You At Home.

6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Supreme Cat. 8.00 Working With Dangerous Animals. 9.00 Hot 30 Countdown. 12.00 Netball.

ANZ C’ship. Round 12. Vixens v Fever. 2.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Round 12. Swifts v Thunderbirds. 4.00 Meet The Press. 4.30 The Bolt Report.

5.00 News At Five. 6.00 Project. 6.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 7.00 New Girl.

(PG) 7.30 MasterChef. 8.30 Touch. (M) 9.30 MotoGP. Race 6. British Grand Prix.

12.30 Moto2. Race 6. British Grand Prix. Highlights.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Circle.

(PG) 11.30 Wurrawhy. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors.

(PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five.

6.00 The Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

8.00 Last Man Standing.

(PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 Late News.

11.15 Letterman. (PG) 12.00 Hit Rater.com. (PG)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Circle. (PG) 11.30 Wurrawhy.

(P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five.

6.00 The Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

8.00 Being Lara Bingle.

8.30 Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms. Final. (M) 9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Late News.

11.15 Letterman. (PG)

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Circle. (PG) 11.30 Wurrawhy.

(P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 Totally Wild. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five.

6.00 The Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

(PG) 8.30 Offspring. (M) 9.30 House. Return. (M) 10.30 Late News.

11.15 Letterman. (PG) 12.00 Fishin’ Trip.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Circle. (PG) 11.30 Wurrawhy.

(P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Scope. (C) 4.30 Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five.

6.00 The Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

(PG) 8.00 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 The Game Plan: NRL. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Late News.

11.15 Letterman. (PG) 12.00 Fishin’ Trip.

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 The Circle. (PG) 11.30 Wurrawhy.

(P) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 Lightning Point. New series.

(C) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News At Five.

6.00 The Project.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

8.00 The Living Room.

9.00 Movie: Moulin Rouge!

(2001) (M) 11.40 Movie: Land Of The Dead. (2005) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Concert Schönbrunn. 2.30 Under African Skies. 4.05 James Rhodes: Piano Man. Final. (PG) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.35 Rex In Rome. (PG) 6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Bollywood Star. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Love Aaj Kal. (2009) (M) Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone. A young couple, deeply in love, find themselves torn apart when their careers take them in very different directions.

10.50 Movie: Rec 2. (2009) (AV15+) 12.20 Ugly Americans. (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 PopAsia. 10.30 Football Asia.

11.00 Soccer. Match highlights. 12.00 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 12.30 Speedweek.

2.00 Superbike World C’ship.

Round 7. Highlights. 2.30 Al Jazeera News. 3.30 Bikini Revolution. (PG) 4.30 Australian Biography. (PG) 5.00 Cycling Central.

6.00 Thalassa.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Lost Worlds. (PG) 8.30 Inside Nature’s Giants. Return. (M) 9.45 Movie: Downfall.

(2004) (AV15+) 12.25 Movie: The Golden Door. (2006) (M)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Obaba. (2005) (M) 3.00 Letters And Numbers.

3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Man Vs Wild. Return.

(PG) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls demonstrates his survival skills after stranding himself in the Sahara.

9.30 Shameless. (MA15+) 10.30 World News.

11.00 The World Game.

12.00 SOS. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Boudu. (2005) (M) 2.50 PS Your Mystery Sender. (UK) 3.00 Letters And Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Jason Donovan.

8.40 Death Unexplained.

(M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Are You Good Or Evil?

(PG) 10.30 World News Australia.

11.00 Movie: Mommo The Bogeyman. (2009) (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Leaving The Cult. (M) 2.00 The Hottest Place On Earth.

3.00 Letters And Numbers.

3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Speed Of Life: Predators Of The Southwest.

8.30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve. (M) 9.30 East To West.

10.35 World News Australia.

11.05 Movie: Aballay. (2010) (AV15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

1.30 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2.30 If Only. 3.00 Letters And Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 French Food Safari.

8.00 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita.

8.35 Heston’s Feasts.

9.35 One Born Every Minute USA. (PG) 10.30 World News.

11.00 Sex Magic, Manifesting Maya.

(MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia.

1.30 Rituals: Around The World In 80 Faiths. Final. (M) 2.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood. 3.00 Letters And Numbers. 3.30 Al Jazeera News. 4.00 The Journal. 4.30 PBS NewsHour.

5.30 Global Village.

6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 World News Australia.

7.30 Caroline Quentin: A Passage Through India.

8.30 The Story Of Wales: Furnace Of Change. (PG) 9.30 As It Happened.

10.35 World News.

11.10 Movie: Ordo. (2004) (M)

SBS ONE

SATURDAY 6.00 Rage. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 11.30 7.30 Queensland.

12.00 Foreign Correspondent. 12.30 Australian Story. 1.00 Collectors. 1.30 Eggheads.

2.00 Guru Greg. 3.00 Movie: Sudden Fear. (1952) (PG) 5.00 The Wonder Years. (PG) 5.25 Walk On The Wild Side.

6.00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking. 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 The Body Farm. 9.30 Hustle.

(PG) 10.30 United States Of Tara. (M) 10.55 Whites. (PG) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+)

SEVEN

1606

WIN

Wednesday, SC TEN, 9.30pm House (Hugh Laurie, left) feels the weight of his conscience after a violent and lifethreatening incident involving a patient and a valued member of his team. Was it his fault? An intensely moody and stylish episode, House’s career might be on the line as his eccentric methods are analysed by Eric Foreman’s (Omar Epps) mentor, Dr Walter Cofield (Jeffrey Wright, Quantum of Solace). Each team member recounts their side of the horrible incident, with Dr Cofield coming to a disciplinary conclusion by the episode’s end. In the past, everything has always ended well for House, despite his recklessness, but this time might be the exception.

SC TEN

Monday, SBS ONE, 8.30pm Nothing has killed Bear Grylls (left) yet, not snakebites, not sleeping inside a dead camel and definitely not repeatedly drinking his own urine. But those challenges are nothing compared to what he faces in these new episodes, starting with the North African Sahara desert – an area that covers the size of China.

Out in the elements the biggest threat is dehydration, so Bear has to get creative to find a source of water. As he makes his way to the ocean, he finds all the shelter he needs among the native acacia trees, dines out on a writhing octopus and makes a bug burger out of locusts and moths.

RATING ADVICE: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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June 16 – 22 June 16 - 22

TV GUIDE this week

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

6pm Timmy Time.

6.15 Mr Moon.

6.30 In The Night Garden.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PG) 8.00 At The Movies.

8.30 Movie: Teen Wolf.

(1985) (PG) 10.00 Movie: The Wiz. (1978) (G)

6pm Children’s Programs.

6.30 In The Night Garden.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 Fat And Fatter. (PG) 8.25 Like A Version.

8.30 Sunday Best: The English Surgeon. (M) 10.05 Tribal Wives. (PG) 11.05 The Warehouse Comedy Festival. (M) 11.35 Deadwood. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential.

8.25 The Roast.

8.30 Tribal Wives.

9.30 Bored To Death. (M) 10.00 Louie. (M) 10.25 The Gruen Transfer.

(M) 10.55 Dragons’ Den. 11.55 Breaking Bad. (M) 12.45am Cold Feet. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Doctor Who. 8.25 The Roast.

8.30 Good Game.

9.00 Archer. (M) 9.25 Sanctuary. (M 10.10 The Gruen Transfer.

(PG) 10.40 Spaced. (M) 11.05 Gavin & Stacey. (M) 11.35 Torchwood. (PG)

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.25 The Roast.

8.30 Louis Theroux.

(MA15+) 9.30 Dumb, Drunk And Racist. New series.

(MA15+) 10.00 Ross Kemp.

New series.

10.45 Gruen Transfer. (M) 11.15 Sunday Best. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Doctor Who. 8.25 The Roast.

8.30 The Marngrook Footy Show. (PG) 9.35 Wil Anderson. (M) 10.30 Dumb, Drunk And Racist. (MA15+) 11.00 The Gruen Transfer.

11.30 The Warehouse Comedy Festival. (M)

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.00 Spicks And Specks.

7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Doctor Who. 8.25 The Roast.

8.30 Cherry’s Cash Dilemmas. (M) 9.30 The Real Hustle. (PG) 10.00 Gruen Transfer. (PG) 10.30 Ross Kemp.

11.15 Archer. (M) 11.40 Sanctuary. (M)

ABC2

6pm Deadly 60.

6.25 Splatalot.

6.50 The Legend Of Dick And Dom. 7.20 Kaeloo.

7.30 Good Game: SP. 7.55 News On 3.

8.00 The Tribe.

8.55 The Dukes Of Broxstonia.

9.00 Close.

6.20pm Children’s Programs.

7.50 News On 3.

8.00 Skyland.

8.45 Black Panther. (PG) After being crowned the new Black Panther, T’Challa contends with jealousy in the royal court while searching for the man who murdered his father.

9.05 Close.

6pm Life With Boys.

6.25 Stoked.

6.45 Almost Naked Animals.

7.00 Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

7.50 Kaeloo.

7.55 News On 3.

8.00 Horrible Histories.

8.30 Dancing Down Under.

Narrated by Josh Thomas.

9.00 Close.

6pm Life With Boys.

6.25 Stoked.

6.45 Almost Naked Animals.

7.00 Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

7.45 Kaeloo.

7.55 News On 3.

8.00 Horrible Histories.

8.30 The Killian Curse. (PG) 8.55 Sparkle Friends.

9.00 Close.

6pm Life With Boys.

6.25 Stoked.

6.45 Almost Naked Animals.

7.00 Iron Man. 7.50 Kaeloo. (PG) 7.55 News On 3.

8.00 Horrible Histories.

(PG) 8.30 Vampire Knight. (PG) 8.55 Sparkle Friends.

9.00 Close.

6pm Life With Boys.

6.25 Stoked.

6.45 Almost Naked Animals.

7.00 Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

7.50 Kaeloo. (PG) 7.55 News On 3.

8.00 Horrible Histories. (PG) 8.30 Karaoke High. (PG) 8.55 Sparkle Friends.

9.00 Close.

6pm Children’s Programs.

7.00 Stay Tuned.

7.30 Prank Patrol.

7.55 News On 3.

8.00 Splatalot.

8.30 Bugged.

8.35 Good Game: SP. Hex, Bajo and robot Darren look at the latest in the Australian video game scene.

9.00 Close.

ABC3

6.30pm Down To Earth.

(PG) 7.45 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Taggart. (M) Taggart investigates after a gang of villains, who were injured in a shootout, hide in a remote Scottish community.

11.40 Black Sheep Squadron. (PG) 12.45am Movie: Fortress 2: Re-Entry. (2000) (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Are You Being Served? (PG) 8.00 Take On The Takeaway. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.45 60 Minute Makeover.

10.45 Homes Under The Hammer.

12am Royal Upstairs Downstairs.

6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 9.40 Hamish Macbeth.

Final. (PG) TV John’s longlost brother is sprung from a jail by a millionaire who has heard Kenneth knows where to find the legendary Stone of Destiny.

11.50 The Worst Week Of My Life. (M)

6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 Movie: Steel Magnolias. (1989) (PG) Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts.

10.00 Movie: Stepmom.

(1998) (PG) 12.40am Mad About You. (PG)

6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.30 Maigret. (PG) A latenight phone call sends Maigret to the home of the Minister Of Public Works.

Then, Maigret investigates when a woman’s body is discovered in a hotel.

10.50 That’s My Boy. (PG) 11.30 The Bill. (M)

6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 The Royal. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) Lewis investigates the death of the star of a university production of The Merchant Of Venice.

10.40 That’s My Boy. (PG) 11.20 The Bill. (M) 12.20am Mad About You. (PG)

6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Today Tonight.

7.30 SeaChange. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. A search for the perfect country house for families seeking to get away from city living.

9.50 Escape To The Country.

12am Movie: Hideaway.

(1995) (M)

7TWO

6.30pm Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Gold Coast v North Melbourne.

10.40 Motor Racing.

V8 Supercars C’ship Series.

SKYCITY Triple Crown.

11.40 Unsolved Mysteries.

(M)

6.30pm Movie: Remember The Titans. (2000) (PG) 9.00 Movie: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983) (M) 11.20 Motor Racing. V8 Supercars Championship Series. SKYCITY Triple Crown. Replay. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin.

6.30pm Scrubs. (PG) 7.30 My Name Is Earl. (PG) 8.30 American Dad! (M) Roger joins the police academy in order to learn how to be a real man.

9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 11.30 The Sexy Ads Show.

(MA15+)

6.30pm Scrubs. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters: Shattering Subwoofer/ Rough Road Driving. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny. (M) 12am T.J. Hooker. (PG)

6.30pm MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 American Pickers.

(PG) On their first trip through Arizona, the boys track down a lifetime picker whose property is packed with killer stuff.

11.30 Rude Tube. (M) 12am T.J. Hooker. (PG)

6pm Scrubs. (PG) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 America’s Hardest Prisons: Lockdown. (M) 9.30 America’s Hardest Prisons: Lockdown. (M) 10.30 Operation Repo. (M) 11.00 Jail. (M) 12am T.J. Hooker. (PG)

7.30pm Football. AFL. Round 13. Sydney v Geelong. From the SCG. 11.00 My Name Is Earl.

(PG) When the man Earl once locked in a truck dies in a freak accident, Earl provides him with a funeral to make amends.

12am Blokesworld.

(MA15+)

7MATE

6.30pm Top Gear. (PG) 7.40 Movie: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace.

(1987) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Bad Boys II. (2003) (AV15+) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Gabrielle Union, Joe Pantoliano.

12.20am Movie: The Cell.

(2000) (AV15+) Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn.

6.30pm The Middle. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.30 Suburgatory.

9.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(M) 9.30 Movie: Michael Jackson’s This Is It. (2009) (G) 11.50 Human Target.

12.40am Watchmen.

(AV15+)

7pm The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 Spartacus: Vengeance. (AV15+) Spartacus tries to convince his people to unite against the imminent Roman assault.

10.30 Spartacus: Vengeance. Final.

11.30 Fringe. (M)

6pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Big Momma’s House 2. (2006) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Get Shorty.

(1995) (MA15+) John Travolta, Gene Hackman.

11.40am 1000 Ways To Die. (AV15+)

6pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 8.00 Suburgatory. (PG) 9.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 9.30 Movie: Varsity Blues.

(1999) (M) James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight.

11.30 South Park. (MA15+)

6pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Community.

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.30 Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 The Hard Times Of RJ Berger.

11.00 Community. (M) 11.30 Eclipse.

7.30pm Movie: Space Jam. (1996) (G) 9.30 Movie: Funny Farm.

(1988) (PG) Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith, Jack Gilpin.

A couple’s dream of an idyllic life in the country is ruined by problems that surround their farm.

11.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 12am TMZ. 12.30 The Nanny. (PG)

GO!

7.30pm Antiques.

8.30 CSI: NY. (M) A woman is found drowned in a selfcleaning public toilet, and a badly burned body that collided with a fire-engine is found to be that of a street luge-racer.

9.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.25 Conan. (M)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Life In The Undergrowth: Taking To The Air. 8.35 Movie: The Family Man. (2000) (M) Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni.

11.10 Friends. (PG) 11.40 Movie: History Of The World Part I. (1981) (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Journey To The Centre Of The Planet.

(PG) 8.30 Air Crash Confidential: Pilot Error.

(M9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 10.30 Trouble In Paradise.

(M) 11.30 Law & Order. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Yes Minister.

8.30 Harry’s Law. (M) Harry helps her neighbour, a teacher who is accused of being a sex offender. A workers’ revolt plays out at the downstairs shoe store.

9.30 The Closer. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Law & Order. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Lion Country. (PG) 8.00 Remarkable Vets. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994) (M) Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan.

10.40 How Clean Is Your House? (PG) 11.40 Conan. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 My Child Won’t Sleep.

(PG) 8.30 Selling Houses Abroad. (PG) 9.30 The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show. (PG) 10.00 Super Nanny. (PG) 11.00 Sensing Murder. (M) 12am Conan. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.30 Surfing The Menu. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order. (M) After an investigative reporter is shot, evidence indicates the crime could be linked to a 20-year-old murder case.

9.30 The Closer. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Conan. (M) 12.30am Psychic TV. (PG)

GEM

6pm Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation.

7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Bra Boys.

(2007) (M) Russell Crowe, Kelly Slater, Cheyne Horan.

10.30 Motorcycle Racing.

MotoGP. Race 6. British Grand Prix. Qualifying.

12am Before The Game.

(PG)

6pm Crash Course. (PG) 6.30 Mega Bridges: Greece.

7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Moto2. Race 6. British Grand Prix.

9.30 Movie: Jarhead. (2005) (AV15+) 12.05am Netball. ANZ Championship. Round 12.

Mystics v Magic.

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival All-Star Supershow. (M) 10.30 Motorcycle Racing.

MotoGP. Race 6. British Grand Prix.

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss USA. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only.

(PG) 9.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Ross Kemp In Afghanistan. (M) 10.30 Las Vegas Strip. (M) 11.30 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Megastructures.

8.30 Burn Notice. (M) 9.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (M) The gang heads north to help Happy deal with an issue involving pharmaceuticals.

10.30 Homeland. (M) 11.40 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Aeon Flux.

(2005) (M) Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Pete Postlethwaite.

10.30 Before The Game.

(PG) 11.30 M*A*S*H. (PG)

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 6.30 Get Smart. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 The Sketch Show. (PG) 8.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Happening. (2008) (M) 10.25 SGU Stargate Universe. (PG) 11.25 Al Murray’s Compete For The Meat. (M)

ONE

6pm Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Becker. (PG) 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

After falling in love with a holodeck character, Ensign Kim asks Tuvok to teach him techniques to control his emotions.

11.30 The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG)

6pm Sabrina. (PG) 6.30 Becker. (PG) 7.30 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Raymond.

8.30 Movie: Adam. (2009) (M) Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher.

10.40 Becker. (PG) 11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

12.30am Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG)

6pm The Simpsons.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Raising Hope. (PG) 8.30 Fashion Star. (PG) 9.30 Being Lara Bingle.

(PG) 10.00 Dollhouse. (M) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12am The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6pm The Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 8.30 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Reno 911!

Miami. (2007) (M) 11.25 Nurse Jackie.

6pm The Simpsons. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons.

9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 Futurama.

10.00 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6pm The Simpsons.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons.

8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 11.30 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson.

(PG) 12.30am Becker. (PG)

6pm The Simpsons.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Glee. (PG) 8.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid?

(PG) 9.45 New Zealand’s Next Top Model. (PG) 10.50 Fashion Star. (PG) 11.50 Sex And The City.

(MA15+)

ELEVEN

6.30pm Alchemists Turn To Cooking.

7.30 Voyages Of Discovery: Hanging By A Thread.

Final. (PG) 8.30 Caravaggio Affair. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Love And Rage. (2009) (M) 11.20 Movie: The Motorcycle Diaries.

(2004) (M)

6.40pm Iron Chef.

7.30 Ninja Warrior. (PG) 8.00 Unbeatable Banzuke.

8.30 The Fight: A Dirty Business. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

9.30 Ship Of No Return: The Last Voyage Of The Gustloff. (2008) (M) Part 1 of 2.

11.15 Movie: Nowhere In Africa. (2001) (M)

6.35pm Come Dine With Me: Greece.

7.30 Can GM Food Save The World?

8.30 Monster Jellyfish. (PG) 9.30 The World Game.

10.30 Movie: A Short Film About Killing. (1988) (AV15+) 12.05am WeatherWatch Overnight.

6.35pm Come Dine With Me: Greece.

7.30 Lost Worlds: T-Rex: Warrior Or Wimp? (PG) 8.30 As It Happened. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 Movie: Forbidden Fruit. (2009) (M) 11.30 Movie: Buddha Collapsed Out Of Shame.

(2007) (M)

6.40pm Come Dine With Me: Greece.

7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG) 8.30 Spiral. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Storyteller.

(2009) (MA15+) Paulinho Mendes, Marco Antonio, Teuda Bara.

11.30 Movie: Barefoot.

(2005) (M) Til Schweiger, Johanna Wokalek.

6.35pm Come Dine With Me: Greece.

7.30 King Solomon’s Tablet Of Stone.

8.30 Bollywood Star. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

9.30 Movie: Twin Sisters.

(2002) (M) Sina Richardt, Julia Koopmans.

11.50 Movie: Live And Become. (2005) (M)

6.35pm Come Dine With Me: Greece.

7.30 The Day Before: Sonia Rykiel. (M) 8.30 Amazing Azerbaijan.

9.35 Movie: Empire Of Silver. (2009) (AV15+) Aaron Kwok, Lantian Chang, Zhicheng Ding.

11.35 Movie: Election.

(2005) (AV15+)

SBS TWO

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WEEKEND EDITION Saturday Edition

National SPORT FlashNews AFL

Lions looking to limit Franklin’s influence BRISBANE: A quick glance at the “potential milestones” list circulated ahead of Hawthorn’s clash tomorrow has provided a sobering reminder for the Brisbane Lions of Lance Franklin’s form. The prospect of Franklin notching career goal No.500 has been floated – even though he is 11 shy. “If we don’t have any pressure on the ball coming down it is going to be a tough day on anyone who plays on him,” Lions coach Michael Voss said.

HORSE RACING

Boyd backs Ginga Dude against odds BRISBANE: New Zealand trainer Graeme Boyd believes Ginga Dude is up to the challenge of setting a new metric weight-carrying record in the Listed Ipswich Cup today. Ginga Dude will carry topweight of 60kg, 3.5kg more than Golden Rhapsody carried in his 1981 victory in the 2150m feature. “I thought he might get around that weight but it’s a big ask,” Boyd said.

Snowden excited by new challenge SYDNEY: Peter Snowden is set to enter uncharted territory at Rosehill today when he saddles up a runner in a 3200m race for the first time.

Snowden has never prepared a stayer to run in a race over the famous Melbourne Cup distance. For that reason and more, Snowden is looking forward to the $100,000 Stayers Cup at Rosehill and expects Adroitly to relish the gruelling journey. “He’s no superstar but he’s an honest horse,” he said of Adroitly.

Philda misses out on favourite track MELBOURNE: Nearly a year of planning has come unstuck for galloper Philda, with the transfer of two meetings from his favourite track. Trainer Mick Kent said he had aimed the Moonee Valley specialist at today’s 1600m event and another 1500m race in two weeks but was shattered when a decision was made to keep the Valley closed for renovation this month. Philda will now face his bogey track at Flemington today after three unplaced runs there.

Brennan ‘a victim of his versatility’

AFL

Unpredictable Sun taking time to adapt

GOLD COAST: According to Jared Brennan, the Gold Coast utility is “always on notice” at the Suns because of his brilliantly unorthodox ways.

But it seems that has not made his current situation at the battling club any easier to handle.

Brennan was one of the few shining lights in the Suns’ 95-point thumping at the hands of St Kilda last round.

Brennan this week not only seemed frustrated by his role at the Suns but also the fact he couldn’t reveal exactly why he had recently spent a surprise three-week stint in the reserves to refine it.

“I will probably keep that in-house. I will just say they were defensive parts of my game (to be worked on),” he said.

Asked if he was a victim of his own versatility, Brennan said: “I don’t want to appear I am whinging so I will say no.

“That (utility) is the role I have played over a long period of time so maybe I am a victim of that.

“I have just got to suck it up and get used to it.”

Coach Guy McKenna made the surprising admission he would ask Suns players after each match if Brennan had earned another game when he finally pulled the utility out of the reserves ahead of the Saints clash.

LeArNiNG Curve: Jared Brennan is willing to change his style to help his team.

Asked if he felt like he was on notice at the club, Brennan said: “I think the way I have played my whole career I have always been on notice.

“It is really an unorthodox way of playing.”

No wonder Brennan – a man who can turn a match with a flash of brilliance –

appeared to be wrestling with the new predictable role demanded of him by McKenna.

“It is definitely hard but it is the best thing for the team,” he said. “I have to change, do more team things, play more predictable to my teammates.”

Reflecting on the demo-

Picture: AAP

tion that ensured he missed the Western Bulldogs clash at his hometown Darwin, Brennan said: “I thought my form wasn’t so bad when I got dropped.

“It would have been easy to see it as a kick in the guts and say, ‘Poor me’, but I couldn’t look at it that way.”

– AAP

Scott takes blame for Kangaroos’ struggles

MELBOURNE: North Melbourne coach Brad Scott admits he deserves the criticism being levelled at him for his team’s performances.

Scott says reducing North’s gap between their best and worst is his top priority and believes the club can turn their season around – starting with their clash with winless Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium tonight.

But he says he has no issue with those carping at the Kangaroos for their onfield failures, as a season which started with promise stands at the crossroads of missed opportunity.

He said the entire group should be criticised for the club’s recent slump to a 4-6 win-loss record – and he should be at the head of the queue.

“To be honest, we all deserve it (the criticism) – starting with me,” Scott said. “I deserve more criticism than anyone because I coach the side, I pick the players and ask them to play their roles.”

North have also had offfield issues to deal with – the departure of chief executive Eugene Arocca last week soon after a huge defeat by Hawthorn – but Scott said that had no effect on the football department, saying the priority was smoothing the difference between their best and worst.

“Something that’s been frustrating everyone associated with North Melbourne is …we’ve shown in games this year we’re very capable when we play our best, but the gap between our best and our worst is far too big,” he said.

– AAP

Top pick Patton poised for debut

READY: Jonathon Patton

SYDNEY: Greater Western Sydney’s No.1 draft pick Jonathon Patton appears to have overcome an unexpected final injury hurdle ahead of his long-awaited debut.

The 19-year-old key forward is listed to play against Richmond at Sydney Showground Stadium today after having the start of his senior career delayed by knee surgery in Sweden in January.

Patton is anticipating a tough initiation against the Tigers, whom he expects to target him on debut.

“Of course they are always going to rough up the new kid on the block,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to that and looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m not worried about how many kicks or goals or marks I get, I just want to go out there and have a bit of

a run around and get a bit of a taste of AFL footy.”

Patton was sanguine about the long wait to make his senior debut.

“It’s definitely been frustrating, but what can you do?” Patton said.

“The boys have been extremely good the first 10 or 11 weeks, so I’m just trying to get back into the side and make some sort of impact.”

– AAP

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GOLF

PUMPED: Alistair Presnell

Rookie ready to rumble at US Open SAN FRANCISCO: Alistair Presnell has bigger goals than just making the cut at his first golf major championship this week.

A regular on the secondary Nationwide Tour, the 33-year-old Australian has been in decent form to be 25th on that money list, and he squeaked into the US Open by winning a play-off at qualifying.

Now he’s at Olympic Club, he’s

confident he won’t be over-awed.

He knows his game is in order and contending is not beyond him.

“I absolutely think I can do this,” he said.

“You’ve got to believe that. If you set a goal of just making the cut you’ll probably just miss it and always come up just short.

“I’m keen and I just have to believe in myself.”

Presnell finished his qualifier tied with four others, leaving a four-way play-off for just two spots.

On the first extra hole one man claimed a spot and another dropped out leaving Presnell to fight it out with local favourite Jordan Spieth for the remaining place. On the third play-off hole Spieth three-putted from 7m giving the Australian his ticket to a major.

– AAP

RUGBY UNION

Welsh sure to improve with better preparation CANBERRA: Wales has warned they will head into the second Test against the Wallabies in better shape after reaping the benefits of two matches on Australian soil and a lessharried preparation.

Lock Alun Wyn Jones wasn’t making excuses, but pointed to Wales’ rather unsettled lead-up to the first Test.

The Welsh squad flew to Australia in two separate groups earlier this month in consideration of Ospreys’ appearance in the Pro12 final and the Wales v Barbarians game in Cardiff, while lock Ian Evans missed the series opener to get married.

Jones, who also flew out late so he could attend his sister’s wedding, said there was no doubt the Six Nations champions would be better prepared heading into tonight’s Test.

“From weddings and finals and all these things we had before we came out … we were as prepared as we could have been,” Jones said.

“There’s no excuses from the last game and there’ll be none going into the next one.”

Coach Rob Howley said it was in Wales’ makeup to up the ante in the second game.

“We desperately want to be at the top and you’re only going to get better by playing Australia, New Zealand and South Africa,” he said. “The more we play against the Australians the better we’ll become.”

– AAP

FlashNews GOLF

Refreshed Ogilvy set for US Open assault SAN FRANCISCO: A good old-fashioned boys’ trip has freshened up Geoff Ogilvy just in time for this week’s US Open. Ogilvy spent most of last week on the Oregon coastline playing the beautiful worldrenowned Bandon Dunes collection of courses. “When you are in a place like that on nice days you begin to realise why you love playing the game, which I think you forget sometimes when you’re on tour,” Ogilvy said.

WEIGHTLIFTING

Aussie weightlifter disputes cash grab

FOCAL POINT: Will Genia scores a try during Australia’s first Test against Wales in Brisbane last week.

CANBERRA: Weightlifter Daniel Koum feels he’s been let down by the sport’s governing body for claiming he ransomed Australia’s Olympic hopes for $5000. Australian weightlifting was rocked by allegations Koum demanded the money just minutes before he was due to compete in the Oceania Weightlifting Championships in Samoa last week or else he’d pull out. His appearance was necessary to ensure Australia was able to send a male lifter to the London Games.

Picture: AAP

Danger man Genia on Wales radar

MELBOURNE: Wallabies halfback Will Genia will obviously have a No. 9 on his back, but all Wales will see is a big target as they try to level their Test series in Melbourne tonight.

After delivering one of his best performances in the gold jumper in Australia’s 27-19 win in their opening Test against Wales in Brisbane last Saturday night, Genia is a marked man.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde joked he would give his forwards a photo of Genia to put next to their bed in the leadup to the Etihad Stadium match after Genia darted through two of them for a try just after halftime.

Wallabies’ No. 9 to get extra attention in second Test “He was obviously very active and a thorn in our side around the breakdown,” McBryde said.

“We’ve obviously got to try to get our hands on him a bit more.”

Veteran Welsh prop Adam Jones said the skills of Genia were a surprise.

“I didn’t realise how good he was, he’s a hell of a player,” Jones said.

“His try – as good as it was – was a bit of a messup in defence.”

The Welsh tactics to target Genia don’t come as a surprise, with Wallabies coaching co-ordinator

Tony McGahan saying it’s what they expect.

“I think Wales’ first reaction will be to really shut down our key playmakers at nine and 10,” McGahan said.

“I think you’ll see a renewed focus in that area, you’ll see a real blitz defence and they’ll be coming off their line exceptionally hard around the ruck and try to control our nine and 10 and make sure their time on the ball and their ability to get themselves in the game will be shortened.

“Contact will be made

in that area, there’s no doubt about that.”

But McGahan, who coached Irish club Munster to win the Celtic League title in 2010-11 before joining the Australian camp this year, believed Genia was up for the added attention.

He said at Munster he used to cut up video clips of Genia to show up-andcoming No. 9s how they should aspire to play.

McGahan said the Welsh enjoyed the “fractured part of the game” so the Wallabies were expecting their opponents to rely more heavily on their kicking game after a change in tactics made an impact in the second half of last week’s Test. – AAP

OLYMPICS

Breen’s Olympic dream realised MELBOURNE: An Olympic dream that has inspired Melissa Breen ever since she watched the 2000 Sydney Games from the stands came true this week. The sprinter was the only member of a 54-strong Australian track and field squad named to run an individual sprint event in London. Breen will compete in the blue-riband 100m, despite missing out on the automatic qualifying standard of 11.29 seconds by an agonising twothousandths of a second.

WATERPOLO

Aussies bounce back with win over Brazil SYDNEY: Australia’s men’s waterpolo team have continued their solid form in the lead-up to the London Games. A day after suffering an 11-14 loss to Croatia, the Aussie Sharks scored a 13-6 win over Brazil in their second preliminary stage game at the FINA World League Super Finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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WEEKEND EDITION

Cups carnival kicks off

THE visitor numbers might be down this year at Rockhampton but the club must be mighty pleased with the turnout of horses and patrons for the traditional first day of their annual – the Tattersall’s Cup Day meeting last Saturday.

It signaled a Big Day Out for the Cup day meeting on Saturday week.

While there are still empty boxes, somewhat of a rarity for Rocky at this time of year, those who have made, or plan to make the trip to the Beef Capital of Queensland are not short on quality.

Recent Scone Cup placegetter Prussian Knight made his debut at Callaghan Park on Saturday and lost no admirers from a cup viewpoint.

He failed in the Tattersall’s Cup, won by outsider Gold Coast Girl, but the general feeling is that he will be improved come Cup day.

And Peter Cullen who rode Townsville visitor Cash Attack said severe interference early in the race virtually put him out of business.

Undeterred, connections are continuing to push on with the Cup. The horse travelled back to Townsville on Sunday but will be headed back down the highway in a fortnight.

And the latest rumor is that Playaction, third to the brilliant Solzhenitsyn on Saturday in a listed mile at Eagle Farm, is also Rocky bound.

And no doubt there will be others that will take to the highway from north, south, and west.

A fortnight after the Rocky

carnival many will head up to Mackay and a week later the Townsville annuals begin.

It all happens in the north this time of year.

Of course it has nothing to do with the weather! � � � UNFORTUNATELY Hugh Bowman will miss Rockhampton Cup day as he has a prior commitment for Red Tracer in Brisbane.

However, he will ride on Newmarket Day (Thursday June 21) and will be guest of honor at the Calcutta Lunch on the Friday.

Another absentee will be evergreen Robert Thompson. It will be the first Rockhampton carnival he has missed in several years. � � � MANY in the racing industry in country Queensland are up in arms at leading Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote over comments he made in the Racing Queensland Magazine.

In an interview in the latest edition of the monthly magazine – which licensed trainers are forced to subscribe to – Brisbane-based Heathcote dropped this clanger: “I believe that under the former administration there was a lessening of importance of metropolitan racing that needs to be addressed.”

Most believe that was just a cheap shot – or another way of saying there was more emphasis on country racing when the Bentley Board ran the show.

If it was meant to raise the hackles of country battlers, it

sure did.

Said one: “Tell him to get back into his double-decker bus and take a trip into the country to get a better understanding before he makes such statements. (A jibe at Heathcote’s previous occupation as a tour escort out of Britain).

“Or better still, bring a few horses to the bush. We will even find someone to help him put the saddles on,” said another old timer, and it wasn’t my old mate Muttaburra, who is just shaking his head and clenching his fist. � � � ON another note we are assured that the lovely lady jockey Lacey Morrison didn’t name the horse Doomed Affair – she only rode it!

And it was a highly popular win in the opening race on Mt Isa Cup day on Saturday.

And what a day – though sadly it didn’t end on a winning note for the likeable and much travelled rider.

Lacey had to be content with second placing on Just a Touch in the Cup, beaten by the ever consistent Sandalwood the mount of local pin- up Danny Ballard.

And it was a real day out for ‘dreamers’ in dreamtime country. Dreaming in Nepal and Jabiru Dreaming, both at oddson, prevailed in their respective races and enhanced the latter’s reputation as the gun sprinter of the west.

Connections no doubt will be tempted to try for some of rich pickings on the coast over the next couple of months.

He is unstoppable on the Isa

Silks and Saddles with Terry Butts

dirt – unbeaten in seven starts out there. � � � STANDBY for some radical changes said to be looming in the corporate bookies domain.

And the mooted changes coincide with a growing list of disgruntled punters complaining of their treatment by some of the leading operators.

Don’t believe all you see and hear about the big bets being wagered. It is fairytale stuff apparently.

Seems if you keep backing winners with the corporates you are suddenly ‘not wanted’ and you are unceremoniously ditched.

Such practice certainly didn’t happen in the day of Alan Tripp,

the recognized forefather of off-course bookies in this country, the pioneer of the country’s leading corporate organization, sportsbet.

On course bookies are compelled to bet to a certain takeout figure. But the same rule apparently doesn’t apply to the corporates, or at least, it is not enforced.

Corporates simply please themselves who they bet and for how much.

Said one senior former employee of an overseas-owned operation: “They don’t want the big punters or the pros.

“They would sooner have thousands of hundred dollar punters – not hundreds of thousand dollar punters.”

Reuben odds-on in cup

Gai Waterhouse’s tough stayer Reuben Percival has been installed the odds-on favourite to claim today’s $100,000 Stayers Cup (3200m) at Rosehill.

Corporate bookmaker IASbet have assessed last Saturday’s fifth placegetter in the Brisbane Cup as a $1.85 chance to emulate his win two runs ago in the Listed Winter Cup over 2400 metres at Warwick Farm.

The second favourite in ear-

ly pre-post betting is Peter Snowden’s stayer Adroitly at $3.40.

The son of Octagonal won the Listed McKell Cup over 2400 metres at Rosehill two starts back before chasing home Reuben Percival when fourth in the Winter Cup. The only other runner in single figure odds is the Anthony Cummings-trained Emeritus.

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GRASS netball courts are no fun in the rain - just ask the Mackay girls who played in shocking conditions at the State Age Champs on the Sunshine Coast last weekend.

Described as the biggest event on the Netball Queensland calender, the championships saw 160 teams in age groups from under-13 to under-17 from across the state battle each other for three days.

After slipping and sliding in mud for a few hours, a wet weather draw was rolled out for the concrete courts, reducing the play time.

But the girls kept their spirits up, according to Mackay Netball Association president Lyn Law, taking turns to head back to a nearby motel to dry off. The under-16 team won their division and the U14 team finished runners up in

theirs, while the u17 team came eight overall, while the rest of the matches were close.

“It really was atrocious weather,’’ Law said.

“They actually had a mini cyclone blow through at one stage that ripped-up a couple of marquees. But our teams did a great job considering.”

Mackay netballers will get the chance to face off against a number of the teams involved in the State Age Champs at the North Queensland Games next weekend.

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“It really was atrocious weather.”

Program aims to take junior players from rookies to Reds

e VICTORIA Park priemary school and Mackay Christian College will host Queensland Rugby’s new junior program Rookies2Reds, which aims to give boys and girls a fun, interactive and healthy introduction to rugby union. To date, 1500 Queensland students have taken to the fields to emulate their Queensland Reds heroes, across the 80-plus Rookies2Reds centres that are now operating statewide.

Mackay kids aged between five and 10 are also encouraged to take part in the new program from 16 July 16 to 15 August.

Queensland Reds captain and Rookies2Reds Ambassador James Horwill said he was thrilled with the response to the program in its inaugural year.

“It’s great to see that so many kids and their families have taken the step to join the Rookies2Reds program,” Mr Horwill said.

“I’ve got no doubt that

the Rookies2Reds program will produce even more Reds and Wallaby stars of the future.”

Led by highly qualified coaches, the program features five weekly afterschool sessions designed to teach kids the basic skills of Rugby while introducing them, and their families, to the fun of the game.

As well as professional coaching, participants will also receive a special Rookies2Reds pack which includes a variety of gear including a backpack, water bottle, cap, slap band, and Reds team height comparison chart.

Rookies2Reds is Queensland Rugby’s inclusive, introductory program and provides Queensland kids with pathway to progress from being a rookie to a Red. Mr Horwill said the program’s success would assist in increasing junior participation levels and support the growth of rugby within the competitive Queensland sporting

marketplace.

To sign up for the Rookies2Reds program, being held at Victoria Park State School or Mackay

Christian College Junior Campus, visit www.

Rookies2Reds.com.au.

If you would like further information, please

don’t hesitate to call Rookies2Reds program manager Ben Thurlow on Ben.Thurlow@qru.com.au or 0404 026 638

The rugby union Rookies2Reds junior program is fast approaching.

Rookies2Reds program Victoria Park State School program: Dates: Wednesday 18 July until Wednesday, 15 August Registration closes: Thursday, 26 July Session Times: ages 5 to 7, 3pm to 4pm and ages 8 to 10, 3pm to 4pm

Mackay Christian College Junior Campus program

When: Monday, 16 July until Monday, 13 August Registration Closes: 24 July Session times: ages 5 to 7, 3pm to 4pm and ages 8 to 10, 3pm to 4pm

Mackay junior league players make North Queensland team A NUMBER of Mackay junior rugby league players have been named in North Queensland squads after producing stellar performances against teams from around the state last weekend.

Mackay’s under-15 junior league team smashed Innisfail last weekend 30-10 to claim the North Queensland Championships during an easy Grand Final match on home turf.

Five teams from Mackay competed in the two day event, battling the best of the best players from around the North.

The under-15s team was undefeated in every match, claiming the grand final victory from Innisfail after previously overpowering rivals Cairns, who robbed them of a win in 2011.

Seven players from the under-15 side: Mitchell Dunn, Jared McGuire, David Oosthuizen, Moses Uluiviti, Jayden Congoo, Ruebin Clark, Tom Yeomans were selected for the North Queensland Marlins Team, with places announced on Sunday.

The Under 13 Mackay Red team, coached by Jason Lester also advanced through to the grand finals to play Townsville City.

Both teams were undefeated going onto the match, which Townsville narrowly claimed.

Eight under-13 players have been named in the North Queensland marlin Team: Hayden Pace, Ben McGown, Jaewan Yasserrie, Conrad Green, Brendan White, Bailey MartinHall, Jye Anderson and Liam Meng. Mackay Junior Rugby League secretary Jan Dunn said all the teams playing represented Mackay with pride and played with great enthusiasm.

“There were a few teams who were just unlucky not to get through to the finals,” she said.

“They should all be congratulated.”

Other players named for the North Queensland Marlin Teams in their age group include under-14 players Rueben Cotter, Gabe Kopana and under-16 player Nick Baker.

Mitchell Dunn was also named player of the carnival.

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David Gallop’s departure won’t hurt CQ NRL bid Photo Dean Lewins, AAP

off and as a part of risk assessment we make sure that they all have the same take on us. We made sure of that some time ago that the NRL understood exactly what are plans were in terms of viability and sponsorship, ownership, media, stadia and grassroots. We’re all singing off the same song sheet.

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DAVID Gallop was an “unbelievable supporter” of the CQ NRL Bid but his departure from the game is not a blow to the region’s hopes of having an NRL team.

That’s the verdict from the Bid’s CEO Denis Keeffe following the recent bombshell the Australian Rugby League Commission chief executive had stepped aside from his role. Gallop, who came to a “mutual agreement” with the new commissioners to end his tenure in the game’s top job, has been replaced by NRL general manager of strategy Shane Mattiski in an interim role.

Commission chairman John Grant said the decision was made with the commis-

sion’s agenda to “bring a fresh approach to the game” in mind.

The Telegraph’s Aaron Kelly caught up with Keeffe to discuss Gallop’s shock departure on his return to CQ from two more groundbreaking meetings alongside CQ NRL Bid chairman Geoff Murphy in Brisbane.

Where were you when you heard the news David Gallop had stepped aside?

I was in a meeting and my phone just went off its brain and somebody said to me ‘someone’s looking for you’ and I said ‘I know’. So I found out after that meeting what had happened. I was more than shocked, I was dismayed.

David Gallop I think is one of the best sport administrators that this country has ever seen.

He’s also a personal friend of mine. The Independent Commission, as a lot of boards will do, has decided to go in a different direction to what David Gallop was and I fully concur that they have the right if they felt they had to move David aside. I’m not upset with it, I understand it but as a personal friend of David I was shocked.

Does David Gallop’s departure have any ramifications for the CQ NRL Bid? David was an unbelievable supporter of the CQ NRL Bid and I think what David did was smart, he didn’t just

engage Geoff and I. Three weeks ago, we spent a whole day at NRL headquarters in Sydney. David gave us one hour of his time, just David, Geoff and I. He talked through the commission processes and the Bid and he reaffirmed everything.

After that we went to see the general manager of strategy Shane Mattiski , who is also a very good personal friend, and the now the game’s acting CEO. We also talked to the commercial people, the media people, and the development people. So we weren’t just speaking with David Gallop, we’ve been talking to all of the senior management in the NRL. We’ve ticked all those boxes

So is David Gallop’s departure a blow to the CQ NRL Bid? David Gallop’s departure is not a blow to the bid at all and I don’t know who is going to replace David and when but John Grant has formed a very good relationship with us. In a relationship sense, I would have rather gone through (the Bid process) with David Gallop but that’s not meant to me and I don’t think the Bid has been hindered at all by David Gallop moving aside.

The CQ NRL Bid was involved in two very important meetings in Brisbane last week, how did they go?

We went to see a national commercial channel bidding for the NRL rights and they actually asked us to come down and speak to them about our program. They were aware of the CQ NRL Bid but they hadn’t spoken with us personally so Geoff and I spent a couple of hours talking to their executives in charge of the Queensland operation, as

well as their news and sportss directors. So we just wanted too m get a relationship and tell them how we can benefit them andd their product. They weree very happy with that. Theyy are probably in the runningg to secure the rights for thee NRL and it’s very importantt that they understand what ourr objectives are for our com-munity and for rugby leaguee here in Central Queenslandd because the NRL have saidd that Queensland will bee looked at first so we’re talk-ing potential southern media partners here. It was all very, very good.

And the other meeting?

We had some calls from the Queensland Sports Minister Steve Dickson because he made some comments to a News Limited newspaper recently about not having the money for new stadia.

Steve and his director general phoned me up and wanted us to understand that the commitment that they’ve made for the stadium here for the CQ NRL Bid was firm, locked in. He said to me ‘put it in the bank and guarantee it to the NRL’.

So he wanted to clarify that point and how they’re going to put some priorities on this project. We had busy couple of days in Brisbane. The Minister can’t do anything more but absolutely recommit the government’s support of the CQ NRL Bid and for a stadium, if we get a licence.

Swans look to lift against hot Hawks

By Melissa Grant

TWO potent forward lines and a battle between backup ruckmen will make for an intriguing top-of-the-table clash between the Mackay City Hawks and Eastern Swans today.

Both sides are missing a number of players through injury and unavailability, but the Hawks –which haven’t dropped a game all season – will go

into the game as favourites. Swans coach Brad McLaren says his entire team will have to lift after a disappointing one-point loss against Whitsunday last round.

The Swans will miss ruckman Boydee Power, but the Hawks will also be without star ruckman Tony Kilmartin.

Hawks coach David Johnstone hopes reserve ruckman ‘Spider’ Matthew

Hunt will get the job done, while McLaren says his players will have to rove to hunt with the team lacking a real strong ruck option.

The Hawks will also go into the game without gun goal kicker Sean Reilly, who taking the weekend off to attend a wedding.

But Mackay City still has two power forwards in David Hamill, who has bagged 17 goals this season, and Des Hayes.

However, Johnstone will be looking for his smaller forwards to also stand up.

“We’ve also got our smalls in Brodie Saltmarsh and Corey Waldron, so hopefully they will chime in with a few,” he said.

At the other end of the ground, the Hawks are at full strength.

“They’ve got a very potent forward line but our backline has only let through one goal in two games and we’ll have

our full backline this week,” Johnstone said.

McLaren said his side would need to create plenty of pressure in the forward 50 and limit the Hawks’ chances around the ground.

“They’re pretty strong all around the ground,” he said.

“We need to man up and make everyone of their players accountable.”

The Hawks and the Swans last met in round 1 when the

brown and gold ran away to a seven-goal win after trailing at half time.

The Hawks and Swans clash, which kicks off at 2.45pm, is the first game in a double header at Harrup Park today. The game between Magpies Northern Beaches and Moranbah will follow at 6.30pm.

North Mackay play Whitsundays at 2.45pm today at Zeolla Park, while Bakers Creek has the bye.

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Sailor to be special guest at NQ games gala dinner

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It all begins with a gala dinner at the Ocean International on Thursday night where rugby legend Wendell Sailor will be the special guest.

The following day is the official opening ceremony, which will be held at Virgin Australia Stadium.

Then its game on with athletes competing in a variety of sports, from netball to

swimming to cycling.

Sailor is looking forward to being the special guest at a gala dinner to launch the North Queensland Games.

Sailor is no stranger to the Mackay region, having been born in Sarina and has recently spent some time with the Mackay Cutters. He has represented Australia in both league and union and will recount highlights of his stellar career to the crowd.

The gala dinner will be held

North Queensland Games l Held in Mackay from 22-25 June l Gala dinner at the Ocean International on Thursday, 21 June l Opening ceremony at Virgin

Australia Stadium on Friday, 22 June l Competitors to face off in various events, including netball, BMX, archery, swimming and water polo

at the Ocean International in Mackay on Thursday 21 June.

The event starts at 6.30pm with pre dinner drinks.

Tickets cost $65, and can be ordered through the North Queensland Sports Foundation on 4724 2500.

The RACQ Insurance North Queensland Games are held in Mackay from 22 to 25 June, however a number of events will be held outside those dates. Competitors have been drawn mainly from North Queensland with increasing support from Queensland country, Brisbane, interstate and overseas. The North Queensland Games is the largest regional Games in Australia.

The games were last held in Mackay in 2006.

FlashNews Miners and Bulls game set for close finish WHEN the Whitsunday Miners played the FNQ Bulls at the beginning of the season they scored a goal in the last minute of the game, narrowly winning 4-3.

This weekend, the team is hoping to hold their own again, stamping out the Bulls during an away game at Borzi Park, Mareeba.

“The first game was a tough one,” assistant coach Michael Leslie said.

“We were literally neck and neck, both sitting on three points each and then we scored.

“I’d say it will be tight again this week, a good game but definitely not an easy one for us.

“The lads are keen to show them who is boss though and this is our chance.”

Physios checked out a couple of miners players, including number 13 Matthew Zappone, after a knock during practice, Leslie said.

“But they should all be good to go, nothing major,” he said.

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Barba on fatherhood, his cancer battle and footy

Photo Amanda Balmer

Marmin Barba passes the footy in his family’s backyard.

Marmin Barba loves coming home to spend time with his family, including his father Ken.

AT just 21, Mackay homegrown talent Marmin Barba has beaten cancer and become a father – now the Parramatta Eel’s fullback is recovering from a knee reconstruction and dreams of following in his older brother’s footsteps when it comes to the football field.

The former Mackay Norths Devils player signed a two year A-Grade contract with the Eels for the 2012/13 season, but in just the second game he snapped his anterior cruciate ligament, ruling him out for the season.

In 2009, Marmin, the youngest Barba brother, was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in his groin. He thought he would never play rugby league again let alone fulfill his dream of becoming a father.

But Marmin will continue to battle his injury and work hard to get out onto the football field in 2013.

Sitting in his family’s Town Beach backyard, where Marmin grew up, Mackay Telegraph reporter Cait Bester caught up with the proud dad of Peityn, 1, as he opened up about his career, fighting cancer and why he turns to his older brother Ben Barba, Bulldogs fullback, for inspiration.

Becoming a father was an extremely special milestone in your life, what does it feel like to be a dad?

Peityn has really changed my life. I didn’t think I would ever have a baby and having her now has made me so happy and grateful.

Everything I do now is for her. She really motivates me a lot more and I am constantly thinking about her.

Her smile and laugh can instantly change my mood.

If I am feeling homesick and she smiles at me everything always seems better.

Marmin Barba Eels Player

“I always dreamt I would one day be training and playing with some of the best players in NRL such as Jarryd Hayne.

Jarryd and I have become good friends now. ”

What has been the highlight of your career to date?

Career highlight is certainly being given the opportunity to be up in the A-Grade squad and training with them. I always dreamt I would one day be training and playing with some of the best players in NRL such as Jarryd Hayne. Jarryd and I have become good friends now. I do get star struck even now. I was absolutely shattered when I was ruled out for the rest of the season but I am remaining positive to be able to play next year.

I am now very focused on getting to the 2013 season.

Are there any current and or former rugby league player/players that you have looked up to, besides your brother Ben? Andrew Johns was always been an inspiration to me.

I have met him once, but his brother Matty is always at training. I liked the way Andrew played and he was a great character off the field but he could always back it up on the field.

As a kid, which team did you support?

I went for the Brisbane Broncos because they were

our Queensland team. I just loved football in general.

It’s no secret you and Ben share a special bond and is your inspiration. Just how close are you both?

We are very close and stick together – Ben is the only family I have in Sydney, besides our girlfriends, as everyone else is here in Queensland.

If I am feeling down or homesick Ben will talk it out with me and we can always share a laugh of memories back home. He’s helped me out a lot with my footy and I am where I am today because of Ben. It’s a good feeling watching him play, he is a local Mackay boy who was one day playing footy here and now he is living his dream big time. I am very proud of him and hopefully one day I’ll be able to play against him and show him whose better (laughs).

You are only in Mackay for a couple of days, what’s it like to come back home?

I love coming back home and come back at any opportunity I can. I love being around my family and friends. I especially love mum’s home cooked meals.

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Cedar brothers ready to battle

By Melissa Grant

A SELL-OUT crowd at Candlestick Park will see brothers Michael and Chris Cedar battle in a highly tanticipated clash between the Mackay Meteors and Townsville Heat. n Both have had stellar seadsons for their respective sides t– Michael, 26, has averaged 17 points and seven rebounds kper game for the Meteors, ywhile Chris, 24, has aver-

aged 20 points and seven rebounds per game for the Heat. Mackay Basketball general manager Joel Khalu said while the Cedar brothers wouldn’t play on each other directly, they were likely to have a few clashes on court.

Khalu said it would be interesting, given than that the brothers had never played against each other in their senior basketball careers.

Khalu said Chris was having a phenomenal season and

the Meteors would have to try and shut him down along with ex-Mackay player Todd Blanchfield, who has netted an average 19 points per game this season.

Khalu said the Meteors would have to be at their best to run away with the points as the Heat would be hungry for a win after coming off a lost last round and losing to Mackay twice last season.

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have to deliver a strong team performance if they are to topple the Townsville tonight.

The Meteorettes will be looking for a better finish against the Flames after taking the foot off the pedal in the last quarter against the Ipswich Force last weekend.

The team held a 20-point lead at three-quarter time, but the lead had reduced to 11 points when the final siren sounded.

“Defensively, we were good for three quarters but we took off the pedal in the last quarter,” Meteorettes coach Wade Rebetzke said.

“We’ve still got a bit of work to do but our performance was 100% better than it was against Rocky.”

Rebetzke said Townsville was similar to the Meteorettes on court and his team would have to be on their game tonight.

“Townsville are similar

to us – they have a soild defence with a lot of contributors,” he said.

Rebetzke said the Meteorettes were gelling better on court each week after starting the season with a number of new players.

“They seem to be getting better each week,” he said.

The Meteorettes take on Townsville at Candlestick Park tonight at 6pm. The Meteors will take on the Townsville Heat at 8pm.

Mackay gymnasts proud of cup win MACKAY’S aspiring young gymnasts got to hold one of the sport’s top national awards this week, when the Pride Cup came to town.

Four local girls - Jennifer Allen-Waters, 13, Claire Black,18, Kyriah Willacy,16 and Sky Brunker, 16, helped Queensland win the cup in Sydney earlier this month, taking on Australia’s top gymnasts at the National Championships.

The teens were part of the Queensland women’s team after being selected

at the state trials earlier this year.

Awarded to the state with the highest accumulation of points after the nationals, the Pride Cup is fought hard for among aspiring gymnasts, according to Mackay Gymnastics head coach Vicki Baptie, who said it was great to have it in the clubrooms for a week.

“Unfortunately we have to pass it on,” she said.

“It did look great at the club and it really gave the young gymnasts something to aim for as they train.”

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Mackay Gymnastics head coach

“Unfortunately we have to pass it on. It did look great at the club and it really gave the young gymnasts something to aim for as they train.”

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