Neck-in-neck thriller on Bundamba track in good condition

The Ipswich track was in ideal form for the eight-card meeting starting the day at a soft 6 but moving to a soft 5 after the second race.

Ipswich races review

Claire Power

IPSWICH was one of two thoroughbred meetings across the east coast on Thursday following the abandonment of Moree and Bendigo due to the wet weather.

The Ipswich track was in ideal form for the eight-card meeting starting the day at a soft 6 but moving to a soft 5 after the second race.

Super Gorgeous has cemented a healthy partnership with jockey Andrew Spinks in his short career so far.

In just four starts he has clocked up two wins at Ipswich with his most recent very tight in the Class 1 over 1100m today.

It was neck-in-neck with the top weight Kingscote ridden by Robbie Fradd. However, the favourite fought well to hold onto the lead at the line.

Sister Kathleen was the best bookie result for the day. Trained by Charlie Weston out of Beaudesert, the mare paid $21 for the win.

Premierships battle hots up

WITH two remaining meetings for the 2020-21 season the premiership table is getting tighter.

Apprentice Kyle Wilson-Taylor has had nearly eight weeks between rides and today returned for a win aboard Kacy Fogden’s Next Dimension.

The win moved Wilson-Taylor up to five wins off the premiership and in third position behind James Orman but does lead the apprentice title.

Chris Munce leads the trainer’s premiership and it would be his first time on top of the table if he keeps the winning hold.

Munce won as a jockey back in 2011-12.

ITC membership

IPSWICH Turf Club membership for the 2021-22 season has opened and is available at www.ipswichturfclub.com.au

As a member, you join one of the region’s most iconic clubs including gaining access to the coveted Ipswich Cup.

Members can also enjoy the benefits of watching all the live action from the new Grange Lounge plus receive discounts across the venue including The Barn Family Restaurant open race days and Friday to Sunday.

Old 2020-21 memberships will expire on August 1.

Ipswich meetings

RACING at Ipswich continues next Friday July 30, which will conclude the 2020-21 racing season.