Sapphire Coast 13 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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CLUB SAPPHIRE MERIMBULA CUP COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1605m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 800m - W/Post. |
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Gwennybegg should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. STAR BLING (3) has a good record here but plagued by wide gates of late. Closed strongly for a narrow third over 1600m here in the soft (7) going. Key jockey change and expected to go close. TIMELESS GRACE (8) was in the money two starts back at Wagga, then drifted back and failed to close off when sixth over 1600m at Canberra. Further improved with that run under the belt and expecting more today. STAR EMPIRE (4) went under narrowly two-back at Wagga, then struggled in the soft (7) going with a fading sixth over 1400m at this track. Proven at the trip and no shock to see him push forward from the awkward barrier. FIRE AND GEMSTONE (2) holding his form over this distance and doesn't have to improve much to win this. Sent to the front with a gritty second over 1600m at this track. One of the main hopes with Brookes' claim again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,8,4,2.
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| 1 | 417x0 |
OWN THEM
SCOTT COLLINGS 8YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG B N Cotter, D J N Sullivan, T D Rowney, M J Manners, D A Hesford, G C Matterson, J Pizanias, P De Matos, G Gav, D R Fitzgerald & R Simpson Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind London Star with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1613m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Johntialjo with 60.5kg at $12. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
4 DALE COLE |
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| 2 | 35412 |
FIRE AND GEMSTONE
CHRIS HENSLER 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C Hensler & Mrs M J Hensler Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Gwennybegg carrying 58kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Ctry Bm58 March 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Star Bling carrying 56kg at $14. In good order and will prove hard to run down. |
5 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 3 | 17263 |
STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG N J Olive Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Gwennybegg with 59.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Brazil with 60kg at $8. Deep into the prep and can overcome the sticky gate. |
10 BILLY OWEN |
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| 4 | x0336 |
STAR EMPIRE
GARRY KIRKUP 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind London Star carrying 55kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Spread The Love with 58.5kg at $15. Proven at the trip and capable off better. |
9 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 5 | 41417 |
GWENNYBEGG
GEORGIE BOUCHER 10YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Miss G L Boucher, M J Flanagan, R W Clothier & Mrs P G Clothier Last start second last of 8 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1650m, 10 len behind Wunambal carrying 72kg at $4. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Bm58 March 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Fire And Gemstone carrying 53kg at $21. Better than the last run suggests and don’t underestimate. |
1 CAITLIN SINCLAIR |
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| 6 | 71444 |
EVOKES
AARON CLARKE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Clarke, Miss P F Young, All Trades Punters Club (Mgr: R J Bianchini), D L Adams, N Murphy, S J Shea, S Shea, C J Cole, J A Platt, G J Gasnier, Mrs N D Gasnier, D M Jackson, A Hopkins, D Petty & P J McInnes Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gwennybegg with 57.5kg at $3.80. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track Cup Bm66 on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Burgundy Girl with 55kg at $8. Not far away last time and stays in the mix. |
3 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 7 | 9x641 |
EXCEED SUCCESS
JAMIE STEWART 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J J Stewart, G Richard, Mrs J M Harrison, B C Peddle, C J Gandy, CP Jay, D A Lowes, F J Power, Mrs J A Peddle, K Cooper, K J McManus, Mrs M Gandy, Mrs P M McManus & S Cooper Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1-Sw March 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating I Doubt It carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Classic Touch carrying 59kg at $5.50. In winning form but harder here and others rate better. |
8 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 8 | 75262 |
TIMELESS GRACE
LUKE PEPPER 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M J Cameron, Dekka & Bice (Mgr: N W Bice), D Horne, D R Kleidon, Ms VI Latimore, K J Nichols, M W Powell, Tribald (Mgr: R J Herbert), B E Wright, Darby Racing Mornington Mist No. 2 (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs K L Kleidon, T Whelan, T P Allan & Mrs Karen Anne Mornement Most recently 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cabbucio with 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, head behind Spread The Love with 56kg at $14. Hard to beat on this easier contest. |
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| 9 | 42162 |
I DOUBT IT
GREG BACKHOUSE 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms L C Pearson, L R Kupkee, Mrs W O Kupkee, J T Sweeney, S Hutton, D N Harkness, A L Mcleod, L Maryvale, B Sandland, Ms J M Phelps, Mrs K Norris, Ms G S Jamieson, R A Coyle & Mrs J L Coyle Racing well this campaign. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1-Sw on March 30 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Exceed Success with 57kg at $8.50. Tricky draw again and stays in the calculations. |
6 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 10 | 07x77 |
ZOUWASE
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, B J O'Malley, Dr C L Pate, P B Newsom, G J Flint, D J Kidman, A Flint, N J Williams, D G Gray, M J Cornock, I Oliver, D R R Kimmorley, Mrs I C Bisa, A N Smith & Mrs R Bensley Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming struggled in the run home; second last of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Performing Diva carrying 55kg at $26. Last start second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Hard Grunt carrying 59kg at $5. Finally drawn a low gate and sharp improvement is anticipated. |
2 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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