Coffs Harbour   28 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

SAWTELL NIGHTS MAIDEN PLATE 1505m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +3m 1000m-350m, True Remainder.  

Best Eagle has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. CHARMED CHOICE (2) settled just off the pace then battled on fairly without threatening when fresh from a spell over 1200m at Murwillumbah last start. That was his first run since switching from Waller to Maryann Brosnan. Likely improver out to this more suitable journey. DANCING TILDA (3) backs up five days after a decent fourth in heavy going over 1400m at Taree. Filled a placing three back at his only try over today's distance. Going well enough to trouble this line-up. BEST EAGLE (1) led for the judge but couldn't keep going at his latest appearance over the mile at Rockhampton. Lightly raced gelding well served by coming back a touch in distance. PLAY IT COOL (5) has been in the money at two of three runs at Coffs, both on heavy tracks. Must be considered under today's conditions. COOK MY GOOSE (7) can improve second-up over a bit more ground. SUGGESTED PLAY: Charmed Choice on top in an uninspiring maiden.
1 0x726 BEST EAGLE
BEN HULL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Moore & G J Moore
Last start faded in the straight ran second last of 7 at Rockhampton Mdn on June 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Argyle Gold with 60kg at $5. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Send The Money with 58.5kg at $3.10. Very fit and is among the better hopes.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Maroon, White Checked Sleeves
2 96x59 CHARMED CHOICE
MARYANN BROSNAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M Brosnan
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Murwillumbah Cg&E Mdn on June 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Devine Squire carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 2020m, 12 len behind Parat Sibifortunam carrying 57kg at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
6
White, Black Seams
3 43374 DANCING TILDA
AIDEN ST VINCENT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A St Vincent, J B Kelly & M Kinnell
Last start 4th of 12 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Hillbilly Hippie carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1635m, slow going 5 len behind Amazigh Torque carrying 57kg at $9. In the right race to return to form.
7
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Purple And White Thirds
4 50 FUTURE READY
TRACY BELL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss E K Breedon, M P Davies, A Davies, Miss A H Breedon, P N Davies, B P Davies & Miss KM Davies
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Armidale Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Tigella with 56.5kg at $4. Second-up ran second last of 14 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Ephemeral with 57kg at $151. Needs to do more.
2
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Red, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
5 62739 PLAY IT COOL
DAVID MATTS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Wood
Last start ran second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 14 over 1512m, slow going 13 len behind Moana Gold with 52.5kg at $41. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1518m, in the wet; 6 len behind Uniquely Famous carrying 56kg at $9. In a suitable race and is worth including.
8
POPPIE GORTON
Gold, Dark Green Braces and Armbands, Lime Green Cap
6 00x98 SNOW HALATION
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Y Ozaki
Second run back. First-up after six months ran second last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1014m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Three Red Chooks with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bolshoi Babe with 56.5kg at $101. Failed badly at Casino on Thursday.
5
Royal Blue, Brown Reverse Sash, Crimson Sleeves, Lavender Chevron And Cap With Crimson Hoops
7 7x5 COOK MY GOOSE
SALLY TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M A Wilson, Ms S J Taylor & M Baker
Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on November 10 over 1110m, slow going 9 len behind Copenhagen Cat carrying 57kg at $41. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Inverell Ctry Mdn on June 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spartan Steel with 56.5kg at $8.50. Better for that experience and should improve.
1
GRADY SPOKES
Navy Blue, White Sleeves, Red And Navy Blue Double Armbands, Red Cap
8 59x0 AT CHURCH
RIDGE WILSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
A Foran
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Haras with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Inverell Super Mdn on January 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind It's A Written carrying 56.5kg at $26. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
4
ANTHONY ALLEN
Pink And Black Stripes, Quartered Cap