Gold Coast 19 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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CITY PROPERTY SERVICES BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: 2 metres Entire Course.. (Pent: 4.88) |
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King Of Minto, Toros and Aratiri will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Nightstick and Nails And Pride. KING OF MINTO (9) returned in fine fashion with a dominant victory here and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. LARIDAE (8) saves his best form for his home circuit here with three wins from just five spins. Has been given a bit of a freshen up and rates as a genuine top-three contender on best figures. The well-related WILD GYPSY (10) (half to G1 winner Wild Ruler) will strip fitter second-up from the spell and must be respected out of the Gollan yard. In the mix. CARPACCIO (6) got the job done at Ipswich when resuming and will have derived some confidence from that first-up win. Should be hitting the line with gusto. INSAIN JEWEL (16) rounds out the selections in an open affair. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards King Of Minto.
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KATDEEL
MARK CURRIE 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs D T Currie, A R Connoley, N E Bush, D Pride, M Casey, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J L Chivers, R S Harris, F J Morgan, D J Roberts & S Molloy Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at this track Cl5 on December 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chilliwack with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Fat Fingers with 59kg at $17. Prefer others at this stage. |
16 ROB THORBURN |
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ALL'S FAIR
BEN HULL 8YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Caxton Lass carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track Hcp on December 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Edited By with 54kg at $71. Maybe a place. |
14 JAI WILLIAMS |
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I'M HEROIC
DESLEIGH FORSTER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG B M Nolan, Mrs D M Nolan & Mrs N G Nolan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Doomben 3yo Hcp July 26 over 1615m, soft track; 6 len behind Dracena with 55.5kg at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by head Sunshine Coast Bm62 May 3 over 1400m slow track defeating Holy Flash with 60kg at $7. Capable of a bold return. |
6 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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NIGHTSTICK
STUART KENDRICK 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Kratzie Racing No. 57 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), N Jordan, D Stiller, N M Fischer, B Vagg, B W Livy, M Dugdell, T Kermond, J Lobban, M A Mathison, W McGregor, K McGregor, J Rutkowski, S M Gangemi, J Allery, Mrs J Allery, C Allery, Miss D Thiemann, D Lau & P Nankivell Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast Bm65 December 7 over 1400m defeating Sirkel carrying 60kg at $15. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Rockhampton Cl5 November 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Our Turn Now carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Should be in the finish. |
2 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson Last start 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm82 on December 9 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on November 25 over 1415m, 1.75 len behind Bold Hoi Ho carrying 60kg at $3.90. This is a tougher assignment. |
4 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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CARPACCIO
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Bm68 December 3 over 1350m defeating Detrimental with 56.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Rhuvaal with 60kg at $3.80. Back in great shape and is among the better hopes. |
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FIFTH FORCE
BILLY HEALEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on November 25 over 1415m, 2.75 len behind Bold Hoi Ho with 61kg at $3.40. The race before that second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on November 1 over 1805m, 4 len behind Mazis with 57.5kg at $21. Looking to others. |
11 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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LARIDAE
DANNY J BOUGOURE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms M M Lepine, B W Wilkinson, Miss S Clarke, B Howe, C E Watts, S A Williams, G W Wilkinson, G M Perkins, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), P K Spence, P A Robertson, R A Hunter, C C Mana, D J Connolly & Mrs T L Connolly Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on October 22 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Mr Buster carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track Bm58 October 11 over 1800m defeating Born To Be Alive with 59.5kg at $1.80. Terrific chance to find winning form. |
10 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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KING OF MINTO
LES KELLY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G T Palmer Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; won by 3 len at this track Cl1 December 6 over 1300m defeating Chicago King with 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, neck behind Anson Bay carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Great chance to make it two in a row. Must be respected. |
12 DYLAN TURNER |
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WILD GYPSY
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) Half-sister to Group 1 winner Wild Ruler. Second-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at Ipswich F&M Cl3 on December 3 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Dream Lantern carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1 on December 15 2024 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Hyperbolic with 59kg at $2.70. Expect a far better result this time. |
9 ANGELA JONES |
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KICKUPHIGH
DESLEIGH FORSTER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs C M Mayne & N C Mayne Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 11 at Doomben in the LR Mode Plate on December 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Foreign Press with 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on September 24 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Man Of The Town with 54kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt. |
7 DANIEL MOOR |
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TOROS
PAULA BARRON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG K H Lam, P Shum & H Y Lau First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track Bm70 September 20 over 1800m, 2 len behind Make A Call with 55.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 June 15 over 1200m, 16 len behind Nightcapped with 58.5kg at $19. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
8 A MALLYON |
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I STOLE IT
RENITA BEATON 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Gall Bloodstock Pty Ltd At the latest run settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at this track Cl3 on December 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Vos Savant carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track Cl4 on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pasima carrying 51kg at $8. Will be thereabouts again. |
5 EMILY LANG |
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PARIAH ENGAGEMENT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG K J Dean, Mrs K A Dean, C M Roddan, C J Munro, Ms T Turner, G C Harris, Mrs A Harris, Miss A K Harris, DJ And M McGregor (Mgr: Mrs M E McGregor), M Schoormans, Mrs S E Harrison, M C Yap, M A Johnson, G Piliouras, T A Newman & Fathers & Sons (Mgr: N Flew) Last start second last of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on November 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Rathoran with 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that settled well back; won by a head at Gosford Bm64 November 11 over 1200m defeating Maz Kanata with 55kg at $17. Faces a tough assignment. |
1 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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ARATIRI
SCOTT MORRISEY 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG W J Wiggins & Mrs M T Wiggins Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th in a small field at this track Cl4 on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dirty Dancing with 54kg at $17. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Cl3 on December 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Vos Savant carrying 55kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach. |
13 CHELSEA BAKER |
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INSAIN JEWEL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), M P Talty, Mrs J A Jarvin, C Macaulay, M P Dougherty, M Jago, A K Voller, N P Hopewell, G D Sheehan, P J O'Connor, Mrs J Williams & Hon. G J Williamson Half-sister to Group 2 winners Ninth Legion and Tsaritsa. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Scone Bm58 on December 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Zoomorphic carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 5th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Viktor carrying 55kg at $31. One of the major hopes. |
3 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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