Sunshine Coast   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Bathersby Legal Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: 5 metres Entire Course.. (Pent: 6.18)  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Jolly Japes may lead the way over Just Free Loading. FLYING AKEED (6) put in a career-best performance when runner-up at Ipswich last time out and looks to be improving with racing. Gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claim and can go one better against this line-up. LOVE REBEL (7) has placed around this circuit and will strip fitter second-up from the spell. Sure to make her presence felt. JOLLY JAPES (9) hit the frame over this course and distance at the latest effort and hoop Graham sticks in the saddle. Top-three aspirations. HELL OF A HIGH (5) wasn't too far away at the Gold Coast when facing the starter for the first time and will have come on with that run now under the belt. In the mix. ARDIE THREE (1) is on debut but has shown ability at the trials and won't need to be a superstar to be competitive against this lot. Keep very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,7,9,5.
1 ARDIE THREE
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), O T Bruce, W W Doughty, R A Bonnici, S J Carroll, P G Goldring, D Keltie, R W Milne, P Mulder, L Taylor, L S Timms, W A Turner, G C Walker, S J Wherby, Miss R E White & P G Wildermuth
Three-year-old gelding (Ardrossan - Nellie Bly). Will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Deagon barrier trial over 1050m on May 12. Respect any push in betting.
8
EMILY LANG
Blue, Pink Band, Pink Sleeves, Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 6 JUST FREE LOADING
JESSE TOWNSEND
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
J R Townsend & J G Townsend
At debut, 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lope By Night carrying 58.5kg at $13. Needs to lift.
3
OLIVIA KENDAL
Black, Aqua Vee And Armbands
3 066 MUD 'N' BLOOD
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, A Coolwell, R Green, J O'Leary, G Weier, M A Eacott, M H Brice, M Moore, D Long & W T Lakey
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jardin De Lys carrying 59kg at $101. Before that ran last in a small field at Ballina Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1015m, 7 len behind Miss Wildcat with 59kg at $51. Doubt he will threaten the main chances.
10
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Black Panther, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Red And Black Quartered Cap
4 7555x OLD FAITHFUL
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G Harvey
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track Mdn November 30 over 1800m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Twilight Steps carrying 59.5kg at $5. On debut seventh of 16 at Eagle Farm Mdn September 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Some Style carrying 60kg at $9. Can run a race while fresh.
2
BEN THOMPSON
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
5 8 HELL OF A HIGH
JAMES HEALY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs S M Then
At debut, 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Fortysecondstreet with 58kg at $11. Looms as a serious contender.
11
TIFFANI BROOKER
Royal Blue, White Seams, Diamonds On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 00x42 FLYING AKEED
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr K C Lam
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1150m, 3 len behind Sikka carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Last start 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Mystical Gem carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Fitter now and making headway. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
4
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
7 25x7 LOVE REBEL
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, O H Goddard, Mrs P A Goddard, B Greig, Mrs J A Peck, Mrs J A Monington, A N Mcmaster, Ms E A Mcmaster, S J Roberts, Dr D B Hummelstad, L F Robins & R T Atherden
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fortysecondstreet with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Mdn on December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cantankerous carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands, Black And Lime Green Quartered Cap With Proven Logo
8 27x8 MAJOR HOT
LINDSAY GOUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss V Paolino, M W Cruse, Ms I C Ricaurte-Tobon & Mrs H Kingman
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Sword Of Legacy carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1110m, 7 len behind Wootten Hyde with 55kg at $51. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
6
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
9 672 JOLLY JAPES
NATALIE MCCALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S C Sevior, A M Penklis, Boutique Racing (Mgr: D J Dick), Bluecrew24 (Mgr: Ms T T Cameron), Bluecrew 25 (Mgr: Ms T T Cameron), B E Murton, K W Franklin, D W Franklin, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard) & D R MacKenzie
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Moshulu Spirit with 55.5kg at $19. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pontevico with 57kg at $61. Don't underestimate.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Cream Stars, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 98x WINNING FLAME
BRENDAN JONES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
B J Jones, M J Daniels, T J McNaught, B H O'Hara, S D Jones, Mrs A M Jones, G K Drewett, B Barnes, P H Williams, A D Browning & N L Braithwaite
Resuming after a six month break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track 3yo F Mdn December 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Dialidae with 56.5kg at $151. On debut ninth of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Goldarnie carrying 56.5kg at $151. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
1
MARK DU PLESSIS
Royal Blue, Black Quarters And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap, Silver Stars
11 00006 KING CHANCE
JAN AITKENHEAD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
T D Smith
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn on May 9 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Power And War carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jam Packed with 57.5kg at $71. Better effort last start but looks tested against this line-up.
9
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Pale Blue, White Diagonal Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
12 807x2 STEADY ON
JIMMY DOWNES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J A Richards, I D Wunsch, C M Hickson, G B Lauder, S P Treacey, J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, R J Williams, J Shepherd, Ms S Magor, J J Greer, B C Frostick, B A Field, B Downes, A J Mee, D J Murphy, C T Whip, S Arnold & P B Price
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ipswich Mdn February 12 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Chevallum with 55.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at this track Mdn January 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Better Not Slip with 57kg at $31. Might need this hit-out.
8
AIDAN KEELEY
Bottle Green, White Pinstripe, Grey And White Pinstripe Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
13 50x65 LUMINOUS GIRL
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (J P Bruce), D & L Alford (D G Alford), D C Armanasco, Mrs E J Armanasco, C A Davey, P J Elmore, B W Fledler, Mrs R Johnson, K C 19 (Miss K E Crichton), K R Monteleone, B L Pace, Red Donkey Racing (J Kallus), T W Riggs, The Dream (D B Mohr), T Theuerkauf, S Thompson & L S Timms
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Estee Emm carrying 56kg at $14. Last start 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Far Beyond carrying 56kg at $8. Will be harder to beat this time.
10
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
14 550x4 TINTAURA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs G A B McAlpine
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Far Beyond with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track Mdn on October 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nanterre with 57kg at $13. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
5
RON STEWART
Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap