Coffs Harbour   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

CETNAJ COUNTRY MAGIC MERV MERCER SHOWCASE MILE - CLASS 2 HCP 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Off the low draw Yalla should lead at a genuine tempo. Freewheeling mare YALLA (4) led for the judge last start in a Class 4 over 1800m at the Gold Coast but was overwhelmed late in the piece. Big drop in grade today and the mile looks a better fit. Will prove very tough to catch. SECRET KEEPER (14) improved significantly last time out when second-up from a break, racing on the speed then battling on well for a close fourth over 1725m at Grafton. Should be cherry ripe now, with a deteriorating surface the only query. POINT OUT (2) hasn't been far away at his last couple, both over this distance in BM66 contests. Good each-way hope in a similar assignment this afternoon. TWO AYE (7) is a long way from home. Handy mare on her day and she looks well in with 55kgs. DUPONT (11) has been about the mark of late and although up in class looks a decent chance at the weights. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Yalla.
1 11x77 PIERRE CARDINNIGAN
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), C Robinson, J Motum, Insain Racing (Mgr: J SARGEANT), B M Cramp, P Peel, A Smith, P A Lampard, M Craig, J McKellar, The Beer Brokers (Mgr: S M Bowditch) & T Mcdade
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 7th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl3 on July 6 over 1115m, 3.5 len behind Tryanza carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Second-up ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on July 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Velozes carrying 56kg at $18. SCRATCHED.
19
JETT NEWMAN
Magenta, White Edge Thoroughbreds Logos, Navy Blue Sleeves, Magenta Cap, White Logo
2 00634 POINT OUT
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 13 over 1610m, 2.25 len behind He's A Copy Boy with 58kg at $5. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hibiki Harmony carrying 58kg at $8. Forward showing expected.
3
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
3 3244x SUIT DAY
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Weekes, C Hill, A Maguire & H Blend
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Tamworth Morn Prel(80) April 1 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Our Bambino carrying 55kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Moree Ctry Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1400m defeating More Elements with 57kg at $4. Not the roughest.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
Purple, Silver Trident, Seams Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 14836 YALLA
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G J De Vries, Mrs M I De Vries, Miss A L De Vries, J De Vries, M Farmer, Mrs M L Farmer & Z Farmer
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Menazzi with 54kg at $10. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, slow going 1.75 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 61kg at $4.80. Great chance to get back on track.
2
A MALLYON
Black, White Star, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 x0x9x OTTOMAN EMPIRE
J I HERRIOT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J I Herriot
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on May 9 over 1435m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Resurrected carrying 60.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Grafton Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 8 len behind Key Legend with 61kg at $26. Cannot enthuse.
13
R SPOKES
White, Light Green Spots, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 71139 SNITZENEGGER
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J A Sylvester, G B Boyd, I North, D Moore, J T Robertson, S A Vowles, D T Witherspoon, B S Rohr, D G Copas & G Cappiello
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Pensativa with 55.5kg at $91. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Cluedo carrying 59.5kg at $20. Can bounce back.
7
L P ROLLS
Red, Black Stripes And Cap
7 25x50 TWO AYE
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, P A Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Ms P E Zdjelar, Ms C J Rudnicki, Ms T Hogan, R T Jennings & Mrs M J Jennings
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on June 27 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Peruno with 56.5kg at $10. Last start 10th of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on July 11 over 1650m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Blesstas with 56.5kg at $11. Capable of sharp improvement.
4
JAMES INNES JNR
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
8 x5477 BIANCO NERO
BRETT BELLAMY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T M Leckie, P Leckie, A Merenda, N Nicholas, C Turpin, B Jurcevic & R Houston
Last start 7th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dernier Lien carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 4 len behind Lucifer's Way with 56.5kg at $19. Hard to have.
9
COURTNEY BELLAMY
White, Black Stripes, Gold Footballs, White Sleeves, Black Cap, Gold Footballs
9 49x09 IDOL SHOT
R J AGNEW
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R J Agnew, CA Benjamin, B W Judd, J Bennett, G E Judd, Mrs L Atchison, Four 4 Bob (Mgr: D T Kirkwood), S Lloyd, L Higgins, A Roberts & D P Peisley
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 14 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Smart Jazz carrying 57.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dernier Lien carrying 56kg at $151. Likely to find this out of reach.
14
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Blue, Five White Diamonds And Armbands, Diamond Cap
10 978x0 ROYAL RIFT
JASON REILLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dernier Lien carrying 54.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 4 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ring Bearer carrying 59.5kg at $21. Impossible to entertain.
8
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
11 93722 DUPONT
DENNIS DWANE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms L Cook
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, slow going 1.0 len behind Spills with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, on a slow track; head behind Wonderland Star carrying 56kg at $21. Major player on recent form.
1
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
12 15x88 HARRIET
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Wallace & B Wallace
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Materialist with 55.5kg at $26. Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hotzino carrying 55.5kg at $15. Likely to struggle.
5
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Purple And Lime Braces, Hooped Cap
13 531x3 MY PEPPERJACK
SALLY TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J D Tilton
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hotzino with 55kg at $17. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 11 at Yeppoon Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1100m, 13 len behind Lamentum with 55kg at $101. Yet to score when second up and isn’t among the top hopes today.
12
J GRISEDALE
Red, White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
14 14x94 SECRET KEEPER
AIDEN ST VINCENT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
A St Vincent, D W McKellar & Hears Hoping (Mgr: E A Jeffery)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 5 len behind Lucifer's Way carrying 56kg at $10. Second-up 4th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Spills carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Ready to show his best.
11
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Purple And White Thirds
15 72317 ROCK THE MACHINE
CATHY CHAPMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry & Mrs C L Sherry
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 5 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1509m on a rain affected track defeating Gold Puma carrying 59kg at $2.05. In the right race this time and is among the chances.
10
ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves
16 65457 MEGHAN
DONNA GRISEDALE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale, L W Day & S N Bloomfield
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Spills with 55kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on July 12 over 1512m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Spiritly carrying 59kg at $13. SCRATCHED.
2
Navy Blue, White Quarters, Stars Sleeves And Cap
17 x9047 MONTE TIANA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hotzino carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 55kg at $11. SCRATCHED.
14
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
18 57x30 OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Hidden Hail with 55kg at $18. Second-up second last of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 8 len behind Dashing Basics with 55kg at $71. SCRATCHED.
12
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
19 87806 SUN TOPAZE
SHANE EVERSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A Stapley
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, slow going 3.5 len behind Spills with 55.5kg at $31. The run before that 10th of 13 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Charmed Destiny with 55kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
20
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
20 82695 FLYBALL
STEPHEN FARLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
D T Annesley
Most recently 5th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 20 over 1725m, slow going 2.75 len behind Spills with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Caracoron with 55kg at $41. SCRATCHED.
18
Purple Orange Star, Orange sleeves And Cap