Sapphire Coast   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SAPPHIRE COAST BUSLINES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1413m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +4m entire + 7m 650m-350m, Cutaway Applies.  

Solid tempo likely from Platinum Ridge and Kotaishi. PLATINUM RIDGE (4) is coming off a maiden win but it was an impressive on pace performance over this track and distance. Half-brother to former classy mare Opal Ridge. Can only be better and with an inside gate will be in the firing line for a long way. KOTAISHI (3) drew wide and raced handy before fading a bit late at Goulburn. Much better set up for him this time around and expect him to be a player. MAJOR DESIRE (11) started big odds when resuming here and she didn't give up the fight when runner-up over this course. Improver drawn to have her chance. SPIELE (6) and COMMANDORO (9) have claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Platinum Ridge to win. Save on Kotaishi.
1 115x7 ARANCIONE
MARK GEE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 63.0KG
Ms S P Williamson & Mrs J Williamson
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 6 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Moruya Bm58 on October 4 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pressilly with 57kg at $15. Wide gate a big minus for her so prefer next time.
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CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Lime Green, Purple V And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 65657 BATTLE ABBEY
TOM WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T Wilson, A M Green & G D Lynn
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 3 len behind Crucial Witness with 60.5kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1410m, slow going 6 len behind Spiele carrying 59kg at $10. Will not find this easy. Form a bit mixed and minor claims only.
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White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
3 21204 KOTAISHI
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
E J Kelly, Mrs R Lewis, U Uelese, S Uelese, J Williams, D V Kelly, L B Rankin, Twist Tops (Mgr: C Johnson), P R Graf, Mrs K Graf, R J Rowlands, Z O'Collins, L Tindale & M Atkinson
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 60kg at $4.60. The run before that 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 3 over 1500m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 56.5kg at $12. Much better set up for him this time and can feature.
4
HOLLY DURNAN
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 7x1 PLATINUM RIDGE
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Pepper, Mrs C E Mcmanus, W L Mcdonald, UPUP CRONULLA (Mgr: A R Fowler), Chook Run (Mgr: P G Fowler), A J Ferguson, D S Crawford, S M Beckett, M Dolso, G J Hopcroft, J M Nightingale, K Schneeberger, D R Kubbere, F J Barrett, G Small, G Barry, S W Shields & M Tass
Half brother to Opal Ridge. First start 7th of 11 at Muswellbrook 2yo Mdn on July 29 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Dravid with 57kg at $4.50. Returned from break won by 1.1 len at this track Super Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1212m on a rain affected track defeating Inchyra with 59.5kg at $5.50. Promising type who was dominant fresh and could easily go on with it.
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BRODIE LOY
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
5 17x9x KENSEYE CHARMER
AARON CLARKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J T Sheridan, Miss P F Young, A Clarke, B J Sheridan, A A Dipetta, R B Walker & Mrs K L Walker
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation eased back early on 9th of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on March 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tidal Rush with 59kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Moruya Ctry Cl1 on July 12 over 1210m, in the wet; 7 len behind Acheson with 57.5kg at $41. Prefer in something easier for now.
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R BENSLEY
Red And White Stripes, Dark Green Sash, Red Sleeves, Red And White Hooped Cap
6 29212 SPIELE
LYNDA BUNDY
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms L P Thomson
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Fire And Gemstone with 56kg at $7. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Bm58 May 4 over 1410m on a rain affected track defeating Missile Maiden carrying 52.5kg at $10. Wide gate a minus but can't leave out.
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TEAGHAN MARTIN
Pink, Pale Blue Panel
7 x46x7 TEARS FOR FEARS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
M D Beer, Mrs C Sheeley, D Clement, W Humphrys, D R Barclay, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, G R Carpenter, P Ryan, M N Gilbert & J Bartholomaeua
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Inoue with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Wild Gypsy with 55kg at $7. Fitter but happy to see her again.
3
NICK HEYWOOD
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
8 9x540 SOOBOOGELISCIOUS
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N J Olive, G J Dickerson, Mrs F E Dickerson, Mrs K L Conway, PROF P E T Lewis, Mrs C T Lewis, Dr V Lewis, R P Dolliver, R V Megee, T G Moustakas, The Dudes (Mgr: R P Fisher), K Parkes, Mrs M Parkes, B Jackson, S M Hill, Tyndall Taylor Racing, A J Sinclair, Ms E V Graham, K Lane & L J Olive
Most recently second last of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Miss Capricorn carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track Cl3 on May 4 over 1209m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Capital Heart with 55kg at $8. Disappointed in latest and on best form would be some hope.
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J KISSICK
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
9 56405 COMMANDORO
MICHAEL GATTY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, C Wallace, Dr M P Curtis, K R Gatty & K Gatty
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 58.5kg at $11. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Wagga Cl1 on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Emma with 56.5kg at $41. Not disgraced last time out in similar grade and is in the mix.
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SINEAD PEEBLES
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
10 24097 LIQUOR TALK
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 12 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind A Pound Of Salt with 53kg at $71. Before that 9th of 14 at Parkes Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Capricorn with 58.5kg at $14. Form not good enough at present.
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GLENN CAHILL
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
11 977x2 MAJOR DESIRE
NICK OLIVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
N J Olive, P J Brown, P Campbell, L D Joyce, M C Mccaffery, A Stephen, L Visser, S Visser, Wanna Thrill (Mgr: Mrs E L Male), B A Beasley & G J Dickerson
Second run back. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 1.2 len behind Hell Of A Fox with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Queanbeyan F&M Bm58 on October 13 over 1460m, 3 len behind Steely Girl with 59kg at $9.50. Cheeky run fresh at big odds and has each-way claims again.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
12 06556 SELHURST PARK
MICHAEL GATTY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, K R Gatty, K Gatty & Dr M P Curtis
Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on May 18 over 1413m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 56.5kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track Cl3 on May 4 over 1209m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Capital Heart with 52kg at $12. Seems to be just battling at present and needs to find a couple of lengths.
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MS OLIVIA DALTON
White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
13 7460x KANOOZI
SHAUN COADY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A Stephens & B Paine
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Canberra Bm60 March 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Fiftyfivechevy with 56kg at $26. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm58 December 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sebastian's Flyer with 58.5kg at $41. Prefer in something easier.
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DALE COLE
Green, Red Four Leaf Clover
14 52735 KICKAMUSHU
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, M & R Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Mant), E S Spooner, G H Hill, Ms M Toogood, S F Neville, W A Wilkins, R Weixler, Mrs H Weixler, M D Hancock, R Lambert, R J Nelson, Mrs R M Nelson, P G Munro & S P Toogood
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Cosmeena with 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Bm58 on April 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 57.5kg at $13. A little in and out but a place wouldn't shock.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
15 0557x PRETTY EYED
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), M J Phipps, G B Doble, Mrs P V Doble, Seventeenthree & M P Smith
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Cl2 February 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beauer with 55.5kg at $13. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Canberra Acton Cl2 August 23 over 1080m, 5 len behind Russian Snitzel carrying 56.5kg at $21. Couldn't find a solid case for her.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
16 03431 STONEGATE LANE
B M LAZZARINI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini, Five Punters (Mgr: B Goff), S R Griffin & Miss K A Hardwicke
At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Bathurst Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1400m in the wet defeating Aerostern Bro carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1613m, slow going 2 len behind Evokes with 57.5kg at $5. Finally broke through last time and has a place show here.
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Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
17 56885 SASSY MISSILE
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, N A C Walker, Bludgers Run, Ms L Durling, Mrs L Durling, N G Howe, Hair Of The Horse & 2SR Racing
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm66 on May 18 over 1613m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gatchan carrying 53kg at $101. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1410m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Spiele with 56kg at $21. This isn't any easier.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
18 7x260 STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
N J Olive
Last start 11th of 13 at Albury Bm58 on May 27 over 1175m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Yam with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 12 at Bathurst Ctry Cl1 on April 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Giovanna Star carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Ordinary last time and drawn wide so keener on others.
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Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands