GOLD COAST POLY   05 Apr 2025
 
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WOMEN IN RACING INC 20TH ANNIVERSARY Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True .  

Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. FRENCH RIVIERA (6) needed the first-up outing and then improved sharply, narrowly beaten at the Sunshine Coast. Fitter again, and the local is well-placed to salute. MARATHIA (12) switched from a top Sydney barn and missed a whisker first up before a 1.7L defeat at Ipswich as favourite. Has to run out the longer sprint, but should be suited around here. DARLING TAKE CARE (7) positions forward and brings a 1L defeat from Eagle Farm. She will be in the finish with average luck from the awkward barrier. PEAK MISS (4) is a local who did enough at the Sunshine Coast on debut to consider. She draws inside and will get every chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing French Riviera.
1 FORTUNATE DRAGON
PAULA BARRON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Bremner
First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Hidden Dragon out of Carry To Fortune. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Gold Coast over 900m. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
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S SHEARGOLD
Light Blue, White Sleeves, Dark Blue Armbands, White Cap
2 SHOT GLASS
INDIANA TURNER
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
I Turner, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey), W A Moran, A Krayem, 3LQ Syndicate (Mgr: C A Urquhart), Miss D M Andrew, S E Roberts, S Altawil, Mrs V Bowes & Mrs V A Adams
Dual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old colt by Shooting To Win out of Paraphernalia purchased for AUD $ 12,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Gold Coast February 25. Has landed a bad gate and looks up against it here.
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Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
3 5 MISS IMPRESSIVE
INDIANA TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Krayem
At debut, second last in a small field at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 870m, 8 len behind Boonah Flasher with 56.5kg at $21. Others look better prospects.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 7 PEAK MISS
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R J Slade, B Coopersmith, Mrs K Coopersmith, T Durrington, A R Fitzpatrick, Yoyo Racing (Mgr: C Gilmore), P D Buffey, P Kings, J R Grant, M Butteriss, M J Ryan, R J Tilden, A T Farrell, N A Pryce, J K Z Syndicate (Mgr: Z H Strasser), K Henry, Miss J Higgins & B J Blair
At debut, 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 56.5kg at $11. Shapes as a chance.
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BRANDON LERENA
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
5 BLUE LEGEND
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Swivet (Mgr: S Wilson)
First start. By leading sire Kingman out of Legende Bleue. Purchased for AUD $ 14,000 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale). Fourth over 1200m in a Deagon trial on March 18. Cannot be underestimated.
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KIRK MATHESON
White, Black N F Motif And Armbands
6 38x43 FRENCH RIVIERA
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray)
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lady Lucifer with 58.5kg at $9. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Arabian Rose with 56.5kg at $9.50. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 42624 DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
ZORLU Group PTY LTD (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson
Going well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm F&M Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Woosh Ka Boom with 58kg at $31. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 16 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Rothecate with 56.5kg at $5.50. Has claims.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Red, White Epaulettes, Striped Cap
8 8 LEICA PHERRARI
DAN MORGAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D J Morgan, Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham & S J Murdoch
At debut, couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Morganite carrying 56.5kg at $14. Drawn the carpark and prepared to overlook.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Cardinal Red, White Diagonal Stripes, Navy Sleeves And Red Cap
9 x3376 NETWORK ERROR
JORDAN GROB
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M A Grob, Mrs F M Smith, D Smith, N J Fraser, J Perkins, S Murphy, G Rayner, A Murphy, G A Hibbit, B Hibbit, P S Elsley, J R Matthews, Mrs L Keen & G C Daniels
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1075m, 4.5 len behind Switch To Go with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shaddap with 57kg at $5. Keep in mind.
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SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Silver, Gold Braids, Maroon Sleeves, Black Cap
10 449x SUPIDO ROSE
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A M Ladbrook, W L Ladbrook, R D Codd, K G Ladbrook, B P Ladbrook & G C Ladbrook
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cash Landing with 56.5kg at $26. On debut fourth of 7 at this track Mdn July 13 over 1050m, 4 len behind Dominance with 58.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Gold, Lime Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 DELIGHTED DEELER
INDIANA TURNER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Krayem
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Earthlight out of I Am Ideel. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Gold Coast over 900m. Hard to have here barring a strong move in the market given trial form.
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S CORMACK
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks And Armbands, Quartered Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
12 94x34 MARATHIA
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Heritage Brothers Racing (Mgr: W K Heritage) & Nelson Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A G Nelson)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 860m, neck behind Aye Eye Boom with 55.5kg at $8.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 21 over 800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bold Tee with 55kg at $2.80. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
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ELIONE CHAVES
Navy Blue, White Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Logo, Grey Sleeves And Cap
13 80x20 BRASS BAND
RENITA BEATON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F W Mitchell
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1075m, 1.5 len behind Switch To Go carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Our Sparky carrying 56kg at $14. Prefer others.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 6x57 POINT TWO
BEN AHRENS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
G Darke, L A White, D J Thomson, J M Simmons, Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman) Four Small Fish (Mgr: D M Freeman) & B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens)
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 12 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Deep Stealth carrying 56.5kg at $8. Last start second last of 8 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1075m, 10 len behind Oohlalouvre carrying 55.5kg at $18. Struggling to make a case.
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ROB THORBURN
Black, Fluorescent Orange Stars, White Sleeves, Fluorescent Green Cap
15 x52x5 ONATARE
BEN AHRENS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P H Byers
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Morganite with 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1000m, 5 len behind Apollo Ten with 56.5kg at $2.40. Risking.
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Light Blue, Dark Blue Star, Dark Blue Cap With Light Blue Star
16 x3645 TORERA
STEVEN WISE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
La Luna Lodge Racing (Mgr: Ms M M Woods)
Last start 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bold As Brass with 54.5kg at $12. The start before that 4th in a small field at Ipswich Mdn on March 1 over 1100m, 10 len behind Writty carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Passing.
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ADIN THOMPSON
Lime Green, Dark Grey Wise Racing Logo
17 477x6 HE IS THE KISS
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
H L Chau, Y Yang & W Z Yuan
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Youthful Groove carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Wauchope Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1240m, 4.5 len behind Petroglyph carrying 59kg at $2.80. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.
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Orange, Red Star, Yellow Sleeves, Red cap
18 0 SCUTI
SCOTT MORRISEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Harper & T W Harper
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Warrior Head with 59kg at $31. Others rate better.
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Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap