GOLD COAST POLY   09 Aug 2025
 
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Track: AW     Rail: True.  

Strong pace with Jidayubori pushing forward along with Coco Jewel from an outside gate. WONFORWAZZA (4) won a 60 and then wasn't far away at the Sunshine Coast in stronger than this. He maps well and rates to bounce back in this contest. THE WELLIAN (7) missed a whisker twice before finding the grade a bit tough here on the turf. He will push forward and has won this course/distance. A player. PRINCETON AWARD (6) resumes and owns a Beaudesert trial win. Hasn't won for a long while, but this isn't overly hard, and Williams' booking is a decent push for his chances. NEOCLASSICISM (11) has the ability and is better placed. He's placed 3/3 at the track and is likely to race well. DAMIANI (9) is a likely improver in good hands. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Wonforwazza.
1 03501 ARCHERS REIGN
JOSH SWEENEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
J Sweeney
Dual acceptor. Last start won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast 0 - 58 August 2 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Tennessee Whiskey carrying 60kg at $13. The start before that 10th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Midnight Drifter carrying 59.5kg at $15. Found his best form now. Plenty to like about his prospects.
7
Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
2 89470 TAKUNAI
JEFF DUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
J M Dunn
Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on July 26 over 1615m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 56kg at $91. The race before that second last of 8 at Rockhampton Bm70 on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind All's Fair with 56.5kg at $18. Passing.
9
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
3 23602 VIADELAMORE
DANIEL BOWEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
J Thew & I J Crawford
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm65 on July 19 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Guarded Optimist carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that second last of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 13 over 1610m, 6 len behind He's A Copy Boy carrying 58.5kg at $21. Risking.
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KIRK MATHESON
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 60710 WONFORWAZZA
MICHAEL MORRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Kerlin Farm Trust (Mgr: M W Dunkley)
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Midnight Drifter carrying 59.5kg at $15. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Beaudesert 0 - 60 July 8 over 1400m defeating Moet At Midnight with 58kg at $7. Looks ready to return to form.
4
BRANDON LERENA
Yellow With Blue Sash, Red Sleeves, Blue Cap
5 41433 CALL OUT
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Mrs C M Mayne, J Wotherspoon, G Connolly, P Keating, T M Morris, P Nagle, P A Ellis, R W Dartnall & P J Wood
Dual acceptor. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Suprendre with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm62 on July 12 over 1723m, slow going 1.5 len behind Family Of League with 57.5kg at $16. Fully tested.
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D PEISLEY
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
6 3240x PRINCETON AWARD
GLENN THORNTON
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs W Thornton, K Hinkley, R M & Mrs T Snell, P J & Mrs E A Hrabar
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Warwick Bm58 May 2 over 2000m, 14 len behind Fire And Light with 59.5kg at $12. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Murwillumbah Bm58 February 2 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Sea Of Qi with 59kg at $15. Keep very safe.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap And Pom Pom
7 x6434 THE WELLIAN
GRANT LAMING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G J Laming, M J Annear, L J Annear, C Hood, Miss R Fuller, G T Chilcott, Jacobs Well Punters Club (Mgr: A J Gaffney) & Boosted (Mgr: I Errey)
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm65 on July 19 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Guarded Optimist with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, neck behind Monastery with 58.5kg at $11. Big chance.
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ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Fluro Orange, Black Horseshoe And Sleeves White Checks, Fluro Orange Cap
8 19x80 AU REVOIR
JACK BRUCE
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
G J Kreutzer, Mrs T L Kreutzer & B Beling
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Monastery with 58kg at $26. Last start second last of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Midnight Drifter with 56kg at $20. Is worth including for a value bet.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Stars Cap
9 900x4 DAMIANI
LES KELLY
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs L A Ryan & G R Ryan
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Aitutaki carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Bm65 on November 23 over 1540m, 7 len behind Silver Warrior with 57.5kg at $26. Fitter for that run and include.
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JASPER FRANKLIN
Gold And Black Hoops, Red Cap
10 32x59 GOLD MERCHANT
DAMIAN ROCK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Rock & P C Kimmet
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Aitutaki with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 9th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Archers Reign carrying 58.5kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
9
JADE HAMPSON
Royal Blue, White Checks, Gold Sleeves, Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
11 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 with 56.5kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Horrible Hank carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Can improve and can figure in the finish.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
12 80x03 COCO JEWEL
SHIRLEY BATTEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D A Batten & Mrs S B Batten
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Gatton F&M 0 - 58 on June 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kamariya carrying 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 56kg at $151. Later.
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CASEY WADDELL
Brown, Gold Stars, Quartered Cap
13 7x067 EASTOWN
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W R Eccleston
Most recently 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm65 on July 19 over 1800m, slow going 14 len behind Guarded Optimist with 56kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 10 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 58.5kg at $21. Needs to do more.
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J MORRIS
Grey, White Band, Armbands And Cap
14 38513 JIDAYUBORI
BEN AHRENS
5YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens)
Last start 3rd of 11 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on July 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sense Of Humour with 56kg at $7. Before that won by a neck at Warwick 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1350m defeating Sir Memphis carrying 56kg at $2.70. Looks tested without further improvement.
1
KARL ZECHNER
Grey, Maroon Epaulettes
15 48934 GLENRAY'S MATE
SPIKE DEACON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K J Deacon, S Ellis, R O Hanrahan, M E Mayes & Miss E E Johannessen
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sokudo with 56kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, neck behind Step On Fire carrying 58kg at $14. Worth a look.
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JADEN LLOYD
Dark Blue, Light Blue Diamonds And Pom Pom
16 58610 FLY MISS ARTIE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs G M O'Brien, Mrs K M Geran, Mrs B Hanly, Mrs E J Pershouse, Ms P L Gibbs, Miss S M Broadwith, Miss A Heironymus, Mrs G G Mills, Miss J M Moody, Miss S Hopley, Mrs L J Osborne, Miss A Anoleck, Mrs A L Spies, Mrs S L Payne, Miss S L Bird & Miss J Olsen
Last start won by 2.25 len at Esk 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1460m defeating Sakura Magic with 57kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 10 at Dalby F&M Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Lady Zaydi with 57.5kg at $20. Fitter again but this might be too rich.
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Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
17 0150x SNITCH'N'SNATCHING
LILI PARK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L K Park
Resuming after a break of 19 months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Dubbo Cl1-Sw January 15 2024 over 1600m. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Mdn June 19 2023 over 1150m, 4 len behind Power Of The Brave carrying 58kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
AMY GRAHAM
Black, Purple Cap
18 56x65 SUPER FAIR
MARK CALLAGHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M E Callaghan
Third-up today. Comes off a 44 day let-up. First-up 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Little Spark with 54kg at $71. Last start 5th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mister Selfie with 55.5kg at $19. Draw no help to chances.
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Orange, Silver Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Silver Diamonds
19 98279 PAULI
LEIGH WANLESS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms S A A Andrews
At the latest run second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on August 3 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Umetini carrying 58.5kg at $151. Before that 7th of 9 at Rockhampton Bm65 on July 5 over 2215m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Okesutora carrying 54.5kg at $51. Looking to others.
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Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
20 00997 POWERWOLF
ROSS HOWARD
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R G Howard & Mrs J A Howard
Last start second last of 8 at Ipswich Cl3 on July 31 over 1710m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Flying Bat with 54kg at $151. The race before that 9th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on July 8 over 1650m, 10 len behind Carravilla with 53kg at $201. Needs to do more.
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White, Green Cross And Armbands