GOLD COAST POLY   17 May 2025
 
GOING: N

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY KATHRYN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True.  

Capital Diva is the likely leader at a strong tempo. CAPITAL DIVA (8) is a promising local filly who was good enough to finish third here on debut. She is resuming from a spell that would have done her the world of good, and with a couple of trials under her belt, she will be ready to run a big race fresh up. TARMAC (5) won a trial before battling on strongly for a midfield finish fresh up on the Sunshine Coast turf track and has won another trial since then at Doomben. Hard to beat this time. LADY ALABAMA (10) has been showing talent in 3 starts at Grafton to open her career and will have the blinkers off for the first time. She has a decent draw, and the drop back from 1420m to 1100m will do her no harm. Each way. SMACKEROONY (3) is a stablemate of the second pick and will be making his debut off the back of 3 solid trials this year. He has the pole position and will be ready to rumble. Use the market as your best guide. HERE'S TO POWER (9) is a stablemate of the top pick who will also be fresh up from a spell. Include in all bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Capital Diva to win.
1 9x6x DRAPER
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) & Mrs J F Battershall
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn Sw on February 1 over 1050m, 6 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on September 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Flying Aurelius carrying 57.5kg at $26. Finished fifth in a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on May 8. Might be better off following this outing.
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MADELEINE WISHART
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
2 4x6 HOKITIKA
RENITA BEATON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Tully, A Tully, K S Tully, Mrs R Tully, S E Dwyer (Jnr), G P Tully, C J Tully, E Baillie, S Lithgow, H A Symes, M W Thompson, W McCall, S D J Daniels, K R Vonhoff, G Vonhoff, C G Tully, Mrs A Tully & P A Tully
Second-up. First start 4th of 9 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 13 2024 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Paleface Ringo with 58kg at $10. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 6th of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn on April 25 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Nirvana The Storm carrying 58.5kg at $11. Wait until he produces the goods on race day.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
White, Green Shamrock, Red Cap
3 SMACKEROONY
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), G A M Maynard, D W Russell, D N Meara, S Travers, Mrs S Travers & Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison)
Gelding by Spirit Of Boom on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Doomben on May 8 over 1000m. Beautifully drawn so keep a close eye on any market push.
1
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
4 5x STOP THE TAPE
MELISSA KELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M Vella
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 12 at Beaudesert Mdn on December 28 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Taradale carrying 59kg at $3. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
2
SARIAH CHAMPKIN
White, Green Crossed Sashes
5 257x6 TARMAC
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), G A M Maynard, D A Staines, D W Russell, LJ Boulus & Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison)
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Green Label carrying 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hearts Are Better carrying 58kg at $8. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
4
M HELLYER
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
6 WITHOUT RHYME
PETER ROBL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A Fei
Three-year-old gelding (Lonhro - Imoto) has trialled on seven occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on April 22 at Gold Coast. Facing a stiff test.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Pale Blue And White Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Cap
7 BELLA SPIRITO
OLIVIA CAIRNS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs E N Cairns & J A Gilchrist
First starter by Whittington out of Another Listing. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Cannot be underestimated.
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COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Red, White Lightening Bolt, Red Cap
8 37x CAPITAL DIVA
GARY DOUGHTY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr B.D. Gall)
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Sun Dance with 56kg at $15. On debut third of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Sujeed carrying 56kg at $9.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
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BRANDON LERENA
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
9 4726x HERE'S TO POWER
GARY DOUGHTY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan)
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn November 30 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Canavese with 56kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 12 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn September 12 over 1300m, soft track; a head behind I'm Heroic carrying 56.5kg at $26. Likely to be up for this.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Yellow, Blue Circle, Vertical Line
10 273 LADY ALABAMA
LEO CLAPHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S J Clapham, B Shedden, J S Rowsell, C Brown, M D Creighton, J M J Innes, A J Jefferies & L R Palermo
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1420m, slow going 1.4 len behind Assent with 56.5kg at $21. Before that 7th of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1106m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Youthful Groove with 56.5kg at $4.20. Can improve again. Improver expected to go very well.
3
JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
11 80226 LEUCAENA
OLIVIA CAIRNS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M G O'Connell, Mrs M J Bates & B W Bates
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cabaletto carrying 53kg at $91. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Wondai Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 850m, 1.5 len behind Costa Catori with 56.5kg at $3.80. Certainly worth another chance.
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Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
12 5x553 SPIRIT SEEKER
MARYANN BROSNAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Hillcrest Lodge Racing (Mgr: P G Campbell)
Dual acceptor. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Rainbow Lass carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Best Coffee carrying 54.5kg at $9. One of the roughies.
5
AMY GRAHAM
White, Black Seams
13 x0009 OPPA
SHANNON MANWARRING
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
S A Manwarring, T A Manwarring, Miss R L Kay, G Baker, M Niemann, D Ensby, D S Brodie, G D Sproule & Mrs C Benn
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on May 9 over 1435m, in the wet; 10 len behind Labarna with 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Assent with 58.5kg at $41. Looks tested against this line-up.
11
JADE HAMPSON
Silver, Fluorescent Green Lightning Bolt And Seams, Black Sleeves, Fluorescent Green Stars And Cap
14 x577x UPTURN
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & Mrs C M Mayne
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn January 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Just Precious carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn December 21 over 800m, soft track; 4 len behind Mishani Hitman carrying 59.5kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
13
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
15 5x808 ACCELERATE RAPIDLY
PAUL WALLACE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P C Schriek, Mrs S M Wallace, A M Ruming, S M Hull, Miss C R Hull, A C Cliffe & D P Wallace
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 12 len behind Extol carrying 54kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Love To All with 55kg at $11. Might struggle again.
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COBI VITLER
Blue, Pink Sleeves And Cap