Gold Coast 23 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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GOLD COAST MAYOR'S VASE 2050m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +0.5m 1000-400; True Remainder. (Pent: 4.88) |
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Good early pressure with Sibaaq or Torabella likely to take up the running. ZAPHOD (2) will be tough to beat building on his handsome win in a CL6 at Eagle Farm over 1825m. The middle distance won't be an issue and 2x winning rider Mallyon is reunited. Races forward and has been kept on the fresh side. TORABELLA (8) has been knocking on the door in good company and stuck on well at Eagle Farm last time beaten 1.8L at Stakes level. Steps up to a middle distance for the first time but she draws inside and it's hard to risk the premier stable. RAF ATTACK (10) has been switched back from Sydney by the Ciaron Maher yard. Fourth up now and he was beaten a whisker in the Listed Ipswich Cup over this trip at the back on his previous campaign. Had no luck last time and it won't surprise if he's in the finish. GALIFIANAKIS (5) is going well and has been kept up to the mark with a Doomben trial. He'll be around the mark with average luck from the outside gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zaphod to win.
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SIBAAQ
DECLAN MAHER 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), N Bennett, B Molloy, B Britten, Romy's Room (Mgr: Mrs K Wymer), Mrs A Szuster, Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Molloy), T Stanley, A Stanley, M Eastmure, A Arkinstall, G Walker, Bennett Maid to Dream, J Gray, M Broadhead, Blackbird Power Racing No 1 & WayneJen Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Shoot Out Qlty on January 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sun Worshipper with 59kg at $19. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Eagle Farm Hcp December 20 over 1800m defeating Galifianakis with 57kg at $9.50. Player on best form. |
6 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 2 | 36x51 |
ZAPHOD
KRIS LEES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Dr M Burns, F Doran, J Woodbridge, R Martinelli, S Bristow, Mrs S Bristow, G Voller, Prestige Racing 9, N B Whatmore, Mugafive Racing, H Tam, O M Barry, T Mitevski, J Lovett, Mrs K Lovett, Miss P J Lovett, E Lovett, Miss S M Parkinson & Miss K C Murrell Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on December 12 over 1550m, 2 len behind Bravissima with 61kg at $8.50. Second-up won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Cl6 December 27 over 1825m on a rain affected track defeating Perfect Play carrying 59kg at $5.50. Handy strike-rate and rates the one to beat. |
5 A MALLYON |
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| 3 | x5079 |
RED WAVE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J M Webster & Ms M L Sears Last start second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Shoot Out Qlty on January 3 over 2100m, slow going 11 len behind Sun Worshipper carrying 54.5kg at $31. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Doomben Hcp on December 6 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sun Worshipper with 57kg at $51. Needs a major form reversal. |
7 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 4 | x3932 |
WARP SPEED
MARK GOODWIN 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B R Neven, J Nolan, J B Edwards, L Crawford & A D Crawford Last start 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Shoot Out Qlty on January 3 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Sun Worshipper carrying 54kg at $18. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on December 20 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Sibaaq carrying 54kg at $17. In the mix. |
4 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 5 | 45652 |
GALIFIANAKIS
JACK BRUCE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), S P Anderson, D F Bourke, P F Dwyer, Forte Racing (Mgr: M Forte), Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), B W Hooper, K J Lusk, M A McLean, T A Morrow, I W Weigh, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) & R W Wilson Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on December 20 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Sibaaq with 54kg at $7.50. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Doomben Hcp on December 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sun Worshipper with 58.5kg at $4.80. One to keep in mind. |
9 DANIEL MOOR |
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THAT'S MOLLY
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan & J M Kime Last start second last of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Members Mile on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Amor Victorious with 54kg at $61. The start before that got back early 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on December 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pasima with 55.5kg at $41. Passing here. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 7 | 36290 |
AUTUNNO
RUBY CHATTERTON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs R G Chatterton, Z McLean, A McHardy, Mrs K McHardy, B J J Power, Miss C Wynne & L McHardy At the latest run ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on December 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 52kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on December 20 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sibaaq carrying 52kg at $201. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
7 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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TORABELLA
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Members Mile on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 54kg at $8. The run before that 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tails Stakes on December 13 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Miss Joelene with 53kg at $3.70. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 EMILY LANG |
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FELIX THE SCAT
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot) Last start 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Shoot Out Qlty on January 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sun Worshipper with 52kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Hcp on December 20 over 1800m, 3 len behind Sibaaq with 53.5kg at $4.20. Top barn and keep onside. |
8 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 10 | 3x808 |
RAF ATTACK
CIARON MAHER 5YO BR/BL GELDING 52.0KG L Caminiti, M Grogan, R J Taylor, A R Galbraith, D De Jersey, Mrs Z De Jersey, Z De Jersey, A J Rosano, T S Seychell, Doncon (Mgr: A Donnelley), T Caminiti, J Caminiti, M C Fumagalli, Ms P Huang & Mrs M Seychell Most recently 8th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on January 3 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Placid Pearl with 59kg at $61. Before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on December 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Pocketing with 58kg at $91. Better placed and expected to go well. |
2 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 11 | 01755 |
LET FLY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 7YO BAY MARE 52.0KG C G Geran & C J Creevey Last start 5th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on January 14 over 2200m, 3 len behind Enterprise Private carrying 52kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 8 at Warwick Bm60 on December 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Up And Comer with 61kg at $7. Prepared to overlook. |
8 OLIVIA WEBB |
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