Gold Coast 10 May 2025
GOING: H(8)
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BBC DIGITAL AND CANON AUSTRALIA BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.22) |
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Solid pace on the cards with Watermelon and The Right Way who like to get rolling early.
The stayers kick us off. BESTOWER (9) has been plying her trade in harder NSW contests and should appreciate the slight drop back in grade here. Will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the spell and the step-up in trip shouldn't pose a problem. Rates the testing material. FIOPROSPERO (6) put back-to-back Eagle Farm wins together before not handling the Kenso surface last time out. Winning hoop Wheeler reunites and can bounce right back into the winners' stall. THE RIGHT WAY (4) boasts a victory over this distance range, draws perfectly in gate two and gets 1.5kg weight relief with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. MISTRESSOFILLUSION (7) gets the Waller/Berry combination and will be rock-hard fit for this. Should be hitting the line with gusto. HECTOR DE MARIS (5) next in line with Callow in the irons. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bestower to salute.
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SHAHZAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, CM Brown, A Kur, Mrs K R Sheedy, P L Ward, S W Bruhn, R McClure, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, C Liu, Dr J R Ramsay, T W Savage, T R King, Miss A S Neasham & K W Chia Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Know Thyself carrying 59kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 10 len behind Extreme Virtue carrying 60kg at $26. Has won second-up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
1 CODY COLLIS |
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| 2 | 4x874 |
ASGOODASSOBERGETS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G P Carmody, Hirecha Racing, M J Saadie, D P Sinn, M G Williams, J Molinaro, N M Wilson, Hon. G J Williamson, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, P J Prendergast, Deg Racing, P D Sidwell, P R Farley, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T Hunter & A J Graeber Most recently 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Campaldino with 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, 3 len behind Flying Bandit carrying 59kg at $26. Tested again. |
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| 3 | 21519 |
SMART LEGEND
PETER ROBL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Legend Racing Pty Ltd Most recently 9th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Demon Darb carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that won by a head at Doomben Cl5 March 19 over 1640m defeating Cacofonix with 57.5kg at $3.80. Can improve and is worth some thought. |
10 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 4 | 43373 |
THE RIGHT WAY
GREG WRIGHT 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG A C Wright At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on May 3 over 1835m, 1.2 len behind Rising Pacific with 52kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on April 19 over 2212m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Philipsburg carrying 54kg at $4. Nice effort last time. Nearing a win and gets his chance to break through. |
2 EMILY LANG |
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| 5 | 5x265 |
HECTOR DE MARIS
BILLY HEALEY 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D R Freyer, T A Horoch, B Ozzimo, W J Dansey, M P Ryan, Mrs S Agius, J A Agius, L J Taylor, Mrs M J Sewell, L Hobbs, F X Bugeja, G Hunter, Nice Garry (Mgr: L Hoobs), Club Four-Thousand (Mgr: C Bugeja), HFC Racing 2 (Mgr: G Sheahan), Club Evans (Mgr: D Freyer) & Lucky Six (Mgr: M Fitzsimmonds) Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on April 19 over 2212m, slow going 4.5 len behind Philipsburg carrying 52kg at $6. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on April 5 over 1805m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fioprospero carrying 60kg at $15. Certainly worth another chance. |
8 N CALLOW |
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| 6 | x6116 |
FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey) Most recently 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Collect Your Cash with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Eagle Farm Cl3 April 5 over 1805m on a rain affected track defeating Jenni Moreese carrying 56kg at $4. Form has been hard to fault - can make amends. |
6 BAILEY WHEELER |
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| 7 | 44273 |
MISTRESSOFILLUSION
CHRIS WALLER 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG OnTrack Mistressofillusion No 1 (G J Morgan), OnTrack Mistressofillusion No 2 (G J Morgan), Don't Tell Catherine (P A Serong), W Clark, P R Mcgavin, P McClintock, R Richardson, H Armitage, Riddla & The Riff (J A Swannell), J Bristow, J Wilson, Mrs C Morrison, Mrs L Robertson, B Schwartz & A Rosen Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 26 over 2400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Dillian carrying 53.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Casual Connection with 55.5kg at $7.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
7 TOMMY BERRY |
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BACKLIT BEAUTY
ALLAN CHAU 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, G R Youngberry, J Prosper & Miss M L McIntyre Last start 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 3 len behind Watermelon with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 11 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind San Jose Boy with 59.5kg at $12. Looks tested again in this line-up. |
9 RON STEWART |
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BESTOWER
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A J S Hall, S M Bilich, A J Walker, R I Knights, L E Curtis, Dr M C Westerman & J S Bilich At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 1.2 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 55kg at $4.60. Before that 8th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Enter The Dragon with 58kg at $17. One of the major hopes. |
4 A MALLYON |
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GO MILLO
INDIANA TURNER 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG I Turner, S Wilson, Ms J Sheahan, M C Nunn, J Lancaster, Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew), D L Emmert & M Farrow Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on April 5 over 1900m, 10 len behind Watermelon carrying 62kg at $31. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 15 len behind Kareem with 62kg at $41. No. |
11 JAKE BAYLISS |
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KAREEM
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C R (Mgr: A Campton) At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 April 19 over 2000m defeating Got Yourself A Gun with 61.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 5 over 1540m, 1.5 len behind All's Fair with 59.5kg at $4.20. This harder and happy to risk this time. |
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SINGER SARGENT
JAMES MOORE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG C J Nilon, Ms K L Avison & Mrs J R Piper Most recently 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 4 len behind Watermelon carrying 59.5kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on March 26 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Influential with 56.5kg at $10. Prefer to see him back in form. |
3 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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WATERMELON
RAY DART 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 April 26 over 2000m defeating Bias carrying 58kg at $3.70. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Kareem with 61.5kg at $2.35. Big chance again. |
3 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 14 | 64652 |
BIAS
MICHAEL MORRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG M A K Morrison, M Franklin, S J Berg, T M Browne, A C Fleming, Mrs K Heaslip, S King, Mrs J L Mcintyre, P J Paton, T Say, D Whalley, Lucky Duo Syndicate, Supeej Syndicate, N Michel, E Hall, Ms D Andrew, A S Morrison, Mrs L G Morrison & Miss C M Vines Full-brother to Group 2 winner Count De Rupee. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Watermelon carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 19 over 1540m, 5 len behind Birmingham with 59.5kg at $5.50. Among the chances. |
5 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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