Gold Coast 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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XXXX GOLD OPEN Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +5m 900m-W/Post, +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.92) |
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Poseidon's Son should spear straight to the front of the small field. BLITZBURG (6) had been knocking on the door before finding the grade too tough at Doomben. Has strong relative numbers and gets some gear switched. On a quick backup, and this is a suitable assignment. SLIPPIN' JIMMY (1) is a distance specialist who bounced back last start by a head as the public elect over 1100m at Ipswich. Suitably placed, anticipating another big run. POSEIDON'S SON (4) made it four wins in a row last time out when he scored by 0.6 lengths over 1175m at Grafton. Has been heavily bet and is in a sharp yard. Likely to be in the finish again. SAILOR'S SECRET (2) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 2.25 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Keeps the handy 2kg claim and has to be included in calculations.BADGERS NUTS (3) just missed the hat-trick at Ipswich first-up when expected to need it. Gets in well with the 3kg claim and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Having something on Blitzburg.
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SLIPPIN' JIMMY
DAVID VANDYKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG The Big Seal (Mgr: E L Lehmann), K L Hill, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), S Dodds, T J Brown, R G Whalley, D Souvannavong, G D Rowden, D Sutton, P W Clayton, S P Mayer & S Nand Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Ipswich Hcp March 20 over 1100m defeating Richon with 57kg at $2.25. Before that 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Iron Man carrying 57.5kg at $15. Leading contender. |
3 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | 07821 |
SAILOR'S SECRET
KELLY SCHWEIDA 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K M Schweida, Ms J A Makim, G R Makim, G W Bosse, M W P Hutchinson, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, Mrs B Bosse, Ms B Bosse, Ms J Bosse & J Watson Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at this track Hcp March 21 over 1400m defeating Living Free with 54kg at $2.25. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Memoria with 57kg at $4.80. Coming back in distance but brings the right form to the table and is among the chances. |
5 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 3 | 511x4 |
BADGERS NUTS
MARYANN BROSNAN 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Ipswich Hcp on March 20 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Slippin' Jimmy carrying 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on September 14 over 1315m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 60kg at $8.50. Fitter and can play a big role. |
7 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 4 | 61111 |
POSEIDON'S SON
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Beaumont Ave (Mgr: Mrs K M Proudfoot), R J Grant, A J Minto, Ms A K Ferguson, C Rodham, D L Ferguson, Analysts Racing Enterprise (Mgr: D Lynch), D J Schwab, J P Freudenreich, T W Cocking, Mrs V M Cocking, Mrs S A Callaghan, G J McDonald & J Sant On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Grafton March Hare March 15 over 1175m defeating Count Nicholas carrying 55kg at $1.45. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Grafton Bm74 March 5 over 1190m defeating Immortality with 55kg at $2.15. Expected to go well. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 5 | 525x0 |
RALPHIE
GARY DOUGHTY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G K Doughty, I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, V E Dickson, M J Conissis, M W Hutton Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track Bm78 on March 14 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Flying Destiny carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Economics with 61.5kg at $13. Hard to make a case this line-up. |
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| 6 | 87350 |
BLITZBURG
ALLAN CHAU 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Thy Solutions Racing (Mgr: T Y H Young) & Miss Y Yang Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 12 at Doomben 3&4yo Hcp on March 28 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Tomba carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm78 on March 14 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Flying Destiny with 57kg at $31. Tough to beat if near his best. |
2 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 7 | x4845 |
BIG BOY GEORGE
SHARON CROXFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J P Mills Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm70 on February 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Drang A Tang carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Drifter with 58kg at $4.60. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
6 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 8 | 68x04 |
DAYTONA
DEAN S SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D S Bowen Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Grafton Bm74 on March 5 over 1190m, 6 len behind Poseidon's Son with 61kg at $41. Last start in a small field at Narrabri Narrabri Cup on March 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gerety carrying 60.5kg at $5. Might need one more. |
4 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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