Gold Coast   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MAI STRATA QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.86)  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. BENEFITSOFMINE (2) won a trial by a space and then was backed off the map when narrowly beaten at Sunshine Coast on debut. He will be naturally improved and draws to advantage. Tough to beat on what we've seen. SAXOBUSHI (4) resumes gelded and the in-form Wiggins rides. His trials have been solid and expect him to return much improved. TOI TOI (13) surprised narrowly beaten at the Sunshine Coast on debut and then just battled in an Open 2 at Coffs Harbour. Fitter and has the tongue tie on for the first time. Has the rail and she can get back on track. LE NOTRE (9) debuts and has looked sharp at the trials. Has to manage a wide barrier but Williams is a positive jockey engagement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Benefitsofmine if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 36 ARCHIE MAXIMUS
MATTHEW DUNN
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
L Waller
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 7 at Casino 2yo Hcp on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Pool Boy with 55kg at $2.70. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp on June 20 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Issy's Star carrying 55kg at $2.60. Risking.
13
DYLAN TURNER
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
2 2x BENEFITSOFMINE
NATALIE MCCALL
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Resuming after a break; only one run when held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dragonne Rouge carrying 58kg at $1.60. Looks all set for a bright return.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
3 4x89 OMPHALOS
KELLY SCHWEIDA
2YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R Bain, Mrs S M Bain, T P Fynes-Clinton, T J Rose, G Kay, Mrs K M Sully & B A Sully
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Prestar carrying 58kg at $8. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Blitzwater with 58kg at $31. Not going well enough at this stage.
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Red, Black Chevrons, Hourglass Design Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 7x SAXOBUSHI
KRIS LEES
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Ms A J Jupp, SRC - ND 1 (Mgr: P J Penrose), Mrs A Hanlon, Hagnbice Racing (Mgr: C G Bice), B K Cook, M A Hayes, A F Wheeler, J R Galante, Mrs C Martin, M Takahashi, A D Hazelton, D A Irvine, J McIntyre, M Purnell, Mrs T Purnell, S M Wilson, N Wood & M R Hazelton
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 16 at this track Qtis Jewel 2Ysw on March 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grafterburners with 57kg at $21. Likely to race well.
7
R WIGGINS
Orange, Black Maltese Cross
5 TALK DIRTY
LEE FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Freedman & Ms J E Johnson
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Dirty Work out of Linkville. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Beaudesert over 1050m. Tough assignment.
6
M HELLYER
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
6 URBAN LAD
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews), A Pippos, R J Gall, N J Smith, J R Lundberg, N T Boyle & P J Peters
Colt by Street Boss making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Beaudesert on June 27 over 1050m. May need one.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, Yellow Hoops And Armbands, Hooped Cap
7 53x76 AUSTRALASIA
DANIEL BOWEN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M C O'hara, R O'Hara, Mrs S O'Hara, B Green, M Green & A Green
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1000m, on a wet track; 16 len behind No Ragrets with 53kg at $7.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Exoflow carrying 55kg at $71. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
3
KIRK MATHESON
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 KURITHEA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Mrs N Mitchell, P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, A N Fitzgerald, P I Sweeney, P L Nottage, I G Mathieson, T W Watson, R C Dewar, M V Head, Mrs J D Head, Inspire (Mgr: M R Ahrens), S A Fitzgerald & Laurel Oak Maureen (Mgr: L J Mihalyka)
Two-year-old filly (Maurice - Irithea) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Fourth over 1050m in a Deagon trial on June 10. Top barn and keep safe.
10
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 LE NOTRE
BEVAN LAMING
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Waragup Holdings Pty Ltd
Filly by Under The Louvre facing the starter for the first time. Won a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on June 27. Trained on the track and looks one of the chances despite an awkward gate.
11
JAI WILLIAMS
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
10 649x3 MISHANI MOET
DONNA STANBRIDGE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind I'm Lucky Two carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on December 27 over 800m, 1.1 len behind Mishani Extreme carrying 57kg at $16. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time.
9
OLIVIA KENDAL
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
11 MOMORY
ALLAN CHAU
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss Y Yang & Mrs K Y Cheung
First-starter by Tassort out of Fantasy Lady. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
5
KARL ZECHNER
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
12 65 SHARPOY
SCOTT MORRISEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D J Jones & Mrs K G Jons
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1110m, slow going 6 len behind Certified Copy carrying 53kg at $151. Second-up 5th of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Blitzwater carrying 53kg at $41. Better placed and keep onside.
10
RIKKI JAMIESON
Yellow, Purple Diamonds
13 33 TOI TOI
STEPHEN MCLEAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs T M Wessel, Miss D Aram, C Bell, Ms J M Brosnan, M J Carmichael, D Daniel, K M Felgate, G D Fletcher, K A Jones, D J Lindsay, C Linton, K Macdonald, M N Marsay, S A Petrou, J L Plasto, A B Speers, W L Sullivan, Sully's Angels, Miss FM Tobin & Mrs C M Weigh
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Champagne Lane with 58kg at $17. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Issy's Star carrying 55kg at $12. Close to a win and should prove hard to beat.
1
BRANDON LERENA
White, Fluoro Pink 5 Stars, Royal Blue With Fluoro Pink Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 6 BE AN ANGEL
GILLIAN HEINRICH
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr;T C Heinrich)
At debut, second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Champagne Lane with 58kg at $20. Looks tested.
8
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
15 5 PRIX DE LA HEART
BRETT CAVANOUGH
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
At debut, 5th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on June 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Triple Malt with 56kg at $14. Prefer a few others.
7
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap