Doomben   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

XXXX Gold Class 4 Handicap 1650m

Track: SOFT6   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: +9.5m Entire.  

Aratiri should spear straight to the front of the small field. Former NSW galloper MODESTY (2) just ran into one better when having his first run for the new stable and will have come on with that outing now under the belt. Should find this easier than what he faced down south and looks the one they all have to run down. FRENCH ENDEAVOUR (1) has been plying her trade in much tougher grade and will appreciate the drop back in company here. Watch for a far better showing. KADALL (4) has placed six of eight around this circuit and will be ready to peak now fourth run back from the break. Top-three commodity. TRAPEDO (8) doesn't win out of turn but is usually thereabouts and draws perfectly from the inside marble. In the mix. ARATIRI (9) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Modesty.
1 7x697 FRENCH ENDEAVOUR
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd
Most recently 7th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Too Many Thoughts carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Just Now on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Midnight In Tokyo carrying 53kg at $18. Can turn things around.
6
BEN THOMPSON
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 714x2 MODESTY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) & Mermen (Mgr: M L Lacy)
Second-up. First-up after 14 months came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast Bm70 on January 23 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Absolute Sunshine carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Rosehill Bm78 November 9 2024 over 1800m defeating Soldier Of Rome carrying 54.5kg at $5. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.
7
JASPER FRANKLIN
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
3 41814 RUINS OF ROME
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K R Hall, T F Curran, D J Green, S L Grebe, T D Hall, Shane Haines Racing & D F Curran
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Too Many Thoughts with 57.5kg at $18. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast Cl2 January 9 over 1300m in soft going defeating Rochedale Hero with 61kg at $4.80. Major player on best form.
8
MARK DU PLESSIS
Tangerine, Black Spot With Fortune Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine Seams And Hooped Cap
4 7x260 KADALL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C D Charteris, M Chiu, P B Haigh, Groveleets Racing (Mgr: Mrs K A Grove), P T Williams, C E Anderson, Nedicki (Mgr: B Woodhead), Stolk Racing, S T Muller, A J Gilbert, C L Burdon, B J Carey, B S Bennett, H J Liebke, Mentor Brewing, Mrs J J Murphy, S J Maybury, R A Van Dyk & G R Sturgiss
Most recently 10th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm70 on January 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Absolute Sunshine carrying 59.5kg at $4. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on January 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bengal Diamond carrying 59kg at $6. Better than recent efforts suggest.
5
M HARLEY
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
5 327x6 MASTER COPY
MATTHEW DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), P N Bevan, J K Connell, M J Bratti, L J Donsky, A A Shields, Goldie Dreamers, G P Fisher, Mrs J George, D J Fahey, D D Singh, S Leadbetter, Seascape, Mrs M Bolster, Easy To Win A Little, Bee Oh Dee, P J Peters, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, R George & Mrs F J Shields
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 6th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm70 on January 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Absolute Sunshine with 60.5kg at $31. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Ipswich Bm68 January 15 2025 over 1690m defeating Prado with 60kg at $13. Second-up record is sound but looks tested again.
2
A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 67x06 HEIKA
FLEUR HENLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S P Anderson, Mrs M F Anderson, M A Jurgens, Mrs C Jurgens, R B Tonks, Mrs K Robinson, Mrs P Dell, J A Dell, Mrs J Dummett, F J Vernon, S Essa & S Robinson
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Pink Silks Bm82 on January 11 over 1205m, 6 len behind Gold Card carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second-up ran last in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl4 on January 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Last Command carrying 58kg at $81. Out of his depth.
3
DYLAN TURNER
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond With Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
7 55x73 FAIRWAY CHOICE
KURT GOLDMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
K J Belsham, M A Geritz, D Belsham, C R Belsham, Mrs J Smith & R Gurr
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on January 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sirkel carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Gold Coast Bm70 on January 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Absolute Sunshine with 56.5kg at $31. Harder here so prefer others.
7
DAMIEN THORNTON
Gold, White Armbands And Cap
8 25823 TRAPEDO
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K B Slater-Healey, Hayoma Farm (Mgr: Mrs D S Slater), I J Corazzol, Mrs W Pike & H G T Rogers
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1350m, 1.0 len behind Chief In Charge carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on January 1 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Headhunter carrying 57kg at $5. Top-three chance.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
Navy Blue, Pink Stripes And Cap
9 45721 ARATIRI
SCOTT MORRISEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
W J Wiggins & Mrs M T Wiggins
At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Ipswich Bm65 January 21 over 1700m defeating San Jose Boy with 54kg at $3.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm60 on January 3 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind My Charm with 57.5kg at $9. Don't underestimate.
4
CHELSEA BAKER
Royal Blue, White Diamond With Black W Over R, White Sleeves