GOLD COAST POLY   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

MARSHA'S BIG BASH 50TH Maiden Plate 1540m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Ihaveseenthelight and Unega Wahy'a matching motors. A weak maiden. IHAVESEENTHELIGHT (3) is in a leading metro stable and will find this a lot easier than his last two at Doomben and Eagle Farm. He wasn't far away the first of them and was beaten 2L at Ipswich prior. Jumps for a low gate, and he's the obvious go-to in this company. SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (7) resumed in good order at Ipswich and will enjoy the longer distance. He has a tricky gate but will be hitting the line. SISTINE CHAPEL (11) improved here last time at big odds, and she draws well again. She'd be in the finish holding that form. COBBLE (13) peaks and has more upside than most of these. He may be ready to show more. The Campton yard gets plenty of winners here and are persevering with CIRCUS MAXIMUS (1). He was in the market at this track/trip his latest and has a 3kg claimer on board today. Needs a good ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ihaveseenthelight won't get a better chance.
1 94476 CIRCUS MAXIMUS
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton)
Last start 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Somax with 58.5kg at $9. Before that ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 2208m, slow going 22 len behind State Of Affairs carrying 56kg at $19. A hope if he found more like his best.
10
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
2 77x99 CITY OF TROY
NAOMI HEMMINGS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1625m, slow going 39 len behind Somethin In Orange with 56.5kg at $61. Second-up second last of 10 at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ionaceltic carrying 56.5kg at $101. Doubt he can trouble these.
12
JAI WILLIAMS
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 x0288 IHAVESEENTHELIGHT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby),D Anderson,G Condon, Kenmore Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman),C Long,M Lowe, Full House Racing (Mgr:M Lowe), J Pollock, E Sakareassen, Mrs K Sheedy, C Vagg, Walsh Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Walsh), Mrs T Freeman,D Freeman & N Freeman
Last start second last of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1640m, 9 len behind Use Your Illusion carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ready For The Trip carrying 55.5kg at $21. Won't find much easier to break through.
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JADEN LLOYD
Shocking Pink, Light Blue Checks, Seams Sleeves
4 7x700 KANANASKIS
LEANNE HARTLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Shannon
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 55.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Final Voyage carrying 56kg at $51. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
11
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Red Tee, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Quartered Cap With Red Pom Pom
5 8x960 MUSTANG SNOOKS
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Last start ran last of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Slugworth carrying 59.5kg at $201. The run before that 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Rosso Levanto carrying 59.5kg at $16. Hard to get excited about.
3
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 4x232 SILVER AGENT
LINDSAY HATCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss V L Thompson
Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Kingsland with 58.5kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on August 2 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Besiege with 59kg at $3.40. Great chance to break through.
15
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Pink, Cerise Seams And Pink Cap
7 975x3 SOUTHOFTHEBORDER
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B Jensen, J A Taylor, S Sutherland, Ms M A Copeland, N C Ball, Mrs J R Ball, D Eaton, B W J Flay, K Wernowski, Ms B L Jensen, A Jensen, T Horwood, M T Clark, N J Fischer, B J Towerton, J Jensen, Ms K I Barker, J Lucas, N Alexander & A King
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Miss Linny carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1666m, 5.5 len behind Good Philly carrying 55kg at $151. Fitter and has claims.
9
M HELLYER
Teal, Purple Four Leaf Clover, Checked Sleeves
8 04886 UNEGA WAHY'A
JOHN ZIELKE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Zielke, J Briody, Kalamia Kings & G S Zischke
Most recently 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Whiskey Tower carrying 57kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zimbara with 58kg at $4.60. Prefer others.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Red, White Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 3944x VISCOUNT SYDNEY
KATHY STABE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K M Stabe, D S Stabe, D W Wooster, W A Wooster, T P Moody, Miss L H McNeish, Miss M M McCullagh, Mrs M McCullagh & Mrs B McDonagh
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1690m, in the wet; 9 len behind Zou Big Boy with 58.5kg at $101. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Dalby Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wirewalker carrying 58.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
8
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Black, White Horse Head And Shoe, Orange Sleeves, White Checkered Cap
10 0 SERENE ECHO
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
A Brooks, Mrs S F Wishart, T J Powles, R C Bischoff, D Mitchell, S M Campbell, P A Benson, T P Clarkson, A T Lipke & G Bremner
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Moonlight Kicks with 56.5kg at $41. Needs to show a lot more.
5
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Cerise, Black Seams And Pom Pom
11 09x34 SISTINE CHAPEL
BEN AHRENS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C N G Smithers, T W E Morris, S Smithers, Ms S R Melouney, M I Lawrence, Mrs J A Melouney & KR Davis-Burrell
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Goondiwindi 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Want To Be Proud with 53.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1540m, 3 len behind Somax carrying 56.5kg at $81. Capable of improvement.
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ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Red, Mauve Braces And Armbands
12 05624 SUPIDO ROSE
LINDSAY GOUGH
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A M Ladbrook, W L Ladbrook, R D Codd, K G Ladbrook, B P Ladbrook & G C Ladbrook
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Rosso Levanto carrying 56kg at $13. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lord Danilo with 56.5kg at $4.
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RHIANNON PAYNE
Gold, Lime Green Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 0x667 COBBLE
CAMERON BYRNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J E Harvey & C J McErvale
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1625m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bitung with 58.5kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Midnight Miracle carrying 58kg at $31. In the mix.
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KARL ZECHNER
Royal Blue, Lime Green Yoke, Seams Cap
14 80x68 PHYLISS
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
W E Muller
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lucifer's Way with 55.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Private Showtime with 55.5kg at $51. Not keen.
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Gold, Bronze Diamonds, Gold And Bronze Diamond Cap
15 08089 PREACHABULL
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on August 8 over 2150m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Papal Wars carrying 54kg at $151. The race before that second last of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1625m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bitung with 56.5kg at $26. Hard to get excited about.
7
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
16 76600 SCUTI
SCOTT MORRISEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Harper & T W Harper
Last start 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1540m, 7 len behind Somax with 58.5kg at $21. The race before that second last of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Slugworth carrying 56.5kg at $21. Very hard to entertain.
1
BRANDON LERENA
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
17 77955 SUMMER READY
DAYNA KNIGHT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D C Knight
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1540m, 5 len behind Somax with 53.5kg at $101. Before that 5th of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn on July 4 over 1890m, 13 len behind Proclaimer carrying 52kg at $51. Rough place hope.
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AMY GRAHAM
Steel Grey, Silver Halved Sleeves And Diamond Cap
18 86777 MINISTER GARRETT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Beattie
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Grafton Mdn on July 20 over 1725m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ayasaki with 56kg at $11. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Pride Of Savabella with 59kg at $151. Passing.
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Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap