GOLD COAST POLY   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

GC RACING INDUSTRY AWARDS AUGUST 21 BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1100m

Track: AW     Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Palatial Prince. RYLOV (2) also finds easier and was threatening a win. Lost a plate on the turf here last time and he will sit forward today from a better gate. Has decent claims. MOET AT MIDNIGHT (16) is also going well enough to feature but needs a good ride from the awkward barrier. ON THE TARGET (17) is an improver in a strong metro barn. Uses the rail and just missed on the turf here first-up when expected to need it. KELANOA (4) has been out of the money of late including last time out when seventh over 1200m at Ipswich three-and-a-half weeks ago. Look for an improved run here. KING KRYPTOS (5) is resuming from a spell. Coming along well including a recent trial win at Doomben and worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Rylov.
1 x6109 ZATANNA
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Proven TBreds (A J Walter), T Piggott, J Schroder, S Fargher, A Halloran, B Playford, D Speck, S Guy, T Peck, M Humphrys, Mrs J Peck, L Robins, Mrs R McLay, D Wilson, R Gannon, Proven Brook Magic, Telemon Stud Zatanna (D Fletcher), Riverview Racing (T Swanson), Billborny Racing & Niugini Racing
Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 31 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Araletta with 58kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind The Sun Dance carrying 55.5kg at $10. Expecting sharp improvement.
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JASPER FRANKLIN
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 32237 RYLOV
RAY DART
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Resurrected with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pre Eminence with 53.5kg at $26. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.
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KARL ZECHNER
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
3 7x546 FAST FUSION
PHIL BOBIC
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R G O'Neill, P C Bobic & J G Townsend
Last start 6th of 8 at Gold Coast Bm58 on July 12 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Hidden Melody with 57kg at $21. Before that 4th of 9 at Thangool Bm55 on June 10 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Ablett with 61kg at $9.50. Better off investing elsewhere.
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AMY GRAHAM
Black, Red Crown Inside Circle, Grey Sleeves, Black Cap
4 x3107 KELANOA
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Dr D B Mclaughlin, Mrs J L Mclaughlin, J P Mclaughlin, Mrs A Mclaughlin, Mrs C C Mclaughlin & Ms P C Mclaughlin
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Flying Shelly carrying 56.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 12 at Toowoomba F&M Bm65 on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lady Soames carrying 58.5kg at $19. In the mix.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
Lime Green, Black Diamond And Lime Green Cap
5 2184x KING KRYPTOS
BRYAN DAIS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
B J Dais, Ms P R Dais & Ms N L Ramsay
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track Bm58 November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brechen carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 May 19 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Hell Queen carrying 58.5kg at $26. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Dark Blue, Silver Sleeves, Dark Blue Spots, Dark Blue Cap, Silver Spots
6 1550x THROWIN SHADE
BEN AHRENS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B A Racing (Mgr: B C Ahrens), High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), C E Downes, N S Potts, Bisk Racing (Mgr: B R Ryan), P Lobegeiger, M Hookey, Paddy's Pride (Mgr: J C Tealby), G X Ryan, D Harlovich, A Flood, Mrs D A Mitchell, M R Ryan, T Bensley & Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track Bm55 April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Shapin Power with 62kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1050m defeating Capital Grenade carrying 56kg at $2.45. Facing a stiff assignment.
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BRANDON LERENA
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 34x60 ACCELAR
TOBY EDMONDS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P J Lederhose), P N Smith, Felgate Holdings, E J Nicholls, N P Baratta, D J Thurlow, B G Keding, N A Warren, W J Berry, R J Routh, M A Smith, Mrs L Miers, C Orvad, P Lindsay, S I Hargreaves, Aitara Racing, Lucky Clover Express, D Routh, GNPC Racing & Ms D J Rochfort
Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind The Sun Dance with 56.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp on June 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 54kg at $21. Passing here.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Green And Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 329x0 PALATIAL PRINCE
GLENN RICHARDSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C Patton, Dr J Cleeland, Mrs J Patton, P J Brunjes, M McCracken, S McLennan, B Vagg & Mrs E M Kratzmann
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Horrible Hank with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Inverell Cl2 on November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Artic Panther carrying 56.5kg at $15. Later.
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D PEISLEY
Grey, Gold Epaulettes And Sleeves, Grey Cap With Gold Band
9 1970x SEA OF QI
TRACY TIMBERY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs AA Pocknall & N T Timbery
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3 April 5 over 1805m, soft track; 9 len behind Fioprospero carrying 54kg at $61. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 December 10 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Cosmic Fortune with 57kg at $16. Hard to have at this early stage of the prep.
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MATTHEW PALMER
Royal Blue, Silver Horse Collar And Half Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With Silver Peak And Horseshoes
10 175x8 MADAME PEARL'S
LINDSAY GOUGH
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C H Yeung, H K Lee, Miss S Y C Low, W H Hau & L J Gough
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on July 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Pungo with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Warwick Cl1 on September 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Little Show with 56kg at $6. Prefer others at this stage.
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RHIANNON PAYNE
Black, Red Vee, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 7447x SEEYA LATER GATER
SCOTT MORRISEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D Jones & Mrs K G Jones
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track Bm65 November 23 over 1540m, 3 len behind Silver Warrior with 54.5kg at $31. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw July 27 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Flying Ting Lok with 56kg at $21. Might need this hitout.
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J MORRIS
Yellow, Purple Diamonds
12 0700x REPHRASE
JENNIFER M SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J M Smith
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 September 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Umetini carrying 54kg at $7. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track Cl1 April 27 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Whiskey Dancer with 57.5kg at $2.80. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Black, Grey Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
13 75384 NEOCLASSICISM
ALLAN CHAU
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
H L Chau, Mrs C Ng, W S Chau, K P Chau, W Y Kan, Mrs A Paget, M Paget, K Y Lee, M K Yeung, R Yu, K K Chan, L Ho & K Wong
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Machine Head carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that 8th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Horrible Hank with 58.5kg at $4.80. One of the chances in this line-up.
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Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
14 9647x ROCK LOBSTER
RONALD KELLY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S E Sutherland, R P Liddle, J R Page, P D Dench, S J De Roode & T Bui
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track Bm55 April 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Qickwit with 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by head Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1000m defeating Aquaholic with 56.5kg at $17. Looking to others.
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Lime Green, Black Sash And Cap
15 07000 VICTORY STATEMENT
TREVOR MILLER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P A Mueller, Mrs F L Fallon, G T Caplice, L Millard, G R Maloney, J Hiring, T V Clayton & L W Mayes
Last start second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Little Jeanie carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that 10th of 13 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on June 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nightcapped carrying 56kg at $151. Might struggle again.
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White, Aqua Neptune Motif, Sleeves And Cap
16 42732 MOET AT MIDNIGHT
T D COWAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B J Lockwood, C Russo & K A Belzner
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 54.5kg at $6. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Materialist carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Right in this.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
White, Apricot Braces And Quartered Cap
17 69x62 ON THE TARGET
KELLY SCHWEIDA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W H Tutt, S J Tutt, B W Tutt & Kangerzoom Racing (Mgr: D P Tutt)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on July 3 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Don't Be Dramatic with 55kg at $11. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Bm58 on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Hidden Melody with 55kg at $14. Fitter now and making headway. Key chance who should prove hard to beat.
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KIRK MATHESON
Orange, Black Braces And Cap
18 3007x CASH ARTIST
LEIGH WANLESS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L D Wanless
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 February 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sobute with 54kg at $101. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Esk Bm50 July 13 2024 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Sneaky Starter with 57.5kg at $12. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
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Yellow, Black Stars