GOLD COAST POLY 16 May 2026
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RACE FOR ELLIE BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1900m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True. |
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Strong pace with Arduous, Watermelon and Let's Do It Again pushing forward, closely attended by Best Coffee and Gypsy Wish. The well-related HIGHGROVE ROSE (8) (half to G2 winner Not An Option) was well found in the betting last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1600m at Eagle Farm in a disappointing performance. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. WATERMELON (1) was well fancied last time but could only manage second over 2000m at Sunshine Coast Poly after being well positioned to strike on the corner. Has won at this distance and a bold showing is expected. ARDUOUS (10) is on a quick turnaround after a solid second over 1800m at Sunshine Coast six days ago. Nice run last time and is among the winning hopes. WEONA REDWOOD (2) lines up on the back of a 2 length sixth over 2060m at Doomben. This easier and worth plenty of thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 8,1,10,2.
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WATERMELON
RAY DART 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on May 1 over 2000m, nose behind Let's Do It Again carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, long-neck behind Galway Flyer carrying 58.5kg at $20. One of the major hopes. |
8 JADEN LLOYD |
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WEONA REDWOOD
DAVID VANDYKE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones Most recently 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, 2 len behind Galway Flyer carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 4 over 1830m, 2.25 len behind Absolute Sunshine with 58kg at $11. Capable of sharp improvement. |
15 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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LET'S DO IT AGAIN
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG M Clingly Last start won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 May 1 over 2000m defeating Watermelon carrying 55kg at $3.60. Before that 8th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, 3.5 len behind Rock Ya carrying 55kg at $12. Maybe a place. |
17 CHELSEA BAKER |
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TRUMP CARD
DAVID VANDYKE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones Most recently 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 2150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Chillaxing with 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 22 over 2060m, 3.5 len behind Rock Ya carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Key runner who should run well. |
11 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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FARWEST
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG T J Sears & P Martin Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Outakandy carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on December 3 over 1666m, 4 len behind Tuhinga with 58kg at $21. Looks tested again. |
9 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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LAUNCHER
ALLAN CHAU 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG H L Chau, Y Yang, Mrs L F Banks, R T Banks & G Mulholland Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm62 on May 2 over 2000m, 11 len behind Humanity with 60kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Gold Coast Cl1 April 18 over 1800m in soft going defeating Elysium carrying 58kg at $16. Deserves another chance. |
5 KARL ZECHNER |
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BEST COFFEE
JAMES MOORE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B K A Moore & C H Ngai Last start 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 2 over 1540m, 4 len behind Pressalong carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Gatton Bm62 on April 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Arduous with 56kg at $9.50. Has ability and can do much better. |
3 LEAH MARTYN |
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HIGHGROVE ROSE
JACK BRUCE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Jack Bruce Racing, Sneesby Racing (G Sneesby), L Chapman, Ms J Mitchell, T Sherer, S Aspinall, O Bruce, A Butler, Cab Coy Racing (D Roberts), N Candy, Mrs A Clarke, G Condon, Debreele Racing (S Debritz), A Ellis, Mrs S Ramsey, W Kelly, The Dream (D Mohr), R Darrah, M McConnell & M Billington Half-sister to Group 2 winner Not An Option. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp on March 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Silver Smash carrying 59kg at $2.15. Second-up 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Canara carrying 59kg at $3.40. Shows promise. The one they have to beat. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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KALKANLI
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on April 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Autumn Heir with 60.5kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm60 on April 16 over 2180m, nose behind Sacred Bull with 59kg at $18. Place hope. |
6 DYLAN TURNER |
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ARDUOUS
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Meridian Star (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), D Grierson, B J Watchman, All For The Punt (Mgr: C Dengate), Ms D Merkel, B Fitzpatrick, M D Kings, J A Nicol, M J Buffier, J S Aldridge, K W Hong, S J Lee & A De Brabander Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 10 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Crathie Kirk with 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on April 19 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Forty Times with 58kg at $4.60. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
13 M HELLYER |
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STOICISM
JASON PATTON 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG J M Patton, M Manning, D G Manning, Ms S Cibau, M Christopher, G Sullivan, Mrs A M Miles, P Manning, R Barulovski, J D Pulcifer, Mrs K Rindfleish, L Manning, Mrs J Sargeant, A Darcy, Mrs J Barbara, J Barbara, P Bullock, L Wilson & A M Rizza Most recently 5th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind The Catch with 52.5kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 14 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 6 over 2170m, 13 len behind Dream Thinker carrying 56.5kg at $17. Prepared to risk her again today. |
4 D R SMITH |
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GYPSY WISH
NICOLE LUKE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis) & P W Kingsford At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 18 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Launcher carrying 56kg at $16. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1800m defeating Oakfield Galaxy carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Might struggle again. |
16 DAMIEN BOUTET |
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STEEL IMPACT
DECLAN MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, Campbell's Queens (Mgr: Mrs J Stanley), R A Buckley, P Rigby, D T Iorfida, R J Codd, Bennett Racing Miss Rodarte (Mgr: N P Bennett), Dominant Racing (Mgr: D T Iorfida) & R A Fletcher Most recently 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 9 over 1666m, 1.5 len behind Piston Rebel with 52.5kg at $18. The run before that won by a head at Gatton 0 - 58 April 26 over 1600m defeating Takunai with 57kg at $8.50. Happy to overlook. |
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LADY TANGALOOMA
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), J Roberts, B A Henschell, J J Hackett & Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes) Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 2020m, 3 len behind Zuleika with 52.5kg at $41. Before that 11th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on March 29 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tap High with 57kg at $20. Expect she will make amends. |
10 EMILY LANG |
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CASTEL TROSINO
TERRY COMMERFORD 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs H J Commerford, A J Everingham, M S Everingham, B J McInnes, G J Brotherson, M C Bultitude & R J Pavitt Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on May 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bonfidelity with 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Grafton Bm66 on April 19 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Yukanuma carrying 55.5kg at $19. Strong contender on best form. |
18 JETT NEWMAN |
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FLYING ROTHE
VIC HEADING 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG V Heading At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Burrandowan Cup Bm55 May 9 over 1740m defeating Alfa Dundee carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Warwick 0 - 58 on April 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Papal Miss with 55kg at $8.50. Back in form but place prospects appear best. |
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SIR ZINO
VANESSA MCLENNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms V McLennan Last start 7th of 9 at Taree Bm58 on May 12 over 2018m, in the wet; 8 len behind Prince Is Game carrying 55kg at $151. Before that second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on May 8 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Bonfidelity with 55kg at $101. Looks tested in this line-up. |
1 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA 7YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Mr V Venkaya & Mr J Brownley At the latest run 10th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 9 over 2150m, 4 len behind Tuki Twelve carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on May 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Let's Do It Again with 54kg at $9.50. Leaning to others today. |
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