Gold Coast 14 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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AQUIS QTIS JEWEL 2YO 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.90) |
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Eddington, Another Champers and Better Blitzem to battle for the lead at a strong tempo.
FINAL CRUSADE (2) dug up to race on the speed then looked home for all money until nailed on the line by Boomtowns on debut over 1000m at Eagle Farm last start. Looks perfectly placed over the extra furlong and if he gets the start right he will be very hard to toss. BRAVE ETOILE (11) went back from a wide alley then went through her gears impressively to get up for third on debut over 1000m at Eagle Farm last time out. Flashing light run that day that - 1200m is the ideal progression. ESPERANZA (7) made a late charge from the back of the field along with Brave Etoile at Eagle Farm and edged that filly out of second spot. Had race experience in her favour that day. A wide gate doesn't help - each-way the best option. BETTER BLITZEM (1) has won four from four at Townsville and Mackay, the latest an eight-length romp over this distance. Looks pretty smart and deserves her chance in town. EDDINGTON (6) ran a cheeky race on debut recently and will give backers a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Final Crusade.
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| 1 | 11x11 |
BETTER BLITZEM
GEORGINA HOLT 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, G K Holt, K S Flanagan, Mrs C E Collinson, D W Collinson, Mrs N D Ruhland, S C Blacka, C E Watts, Mrs D R Watts, D L Adcock, B K Profke, J W Ihle, G A Bramwell & C J Lindeberg Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.25 len at Townsville 2yo SW February 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Dub Stepping carrying 57kg at $1.45. Second-up favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Townsville 2yo Hcp March 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Felipity carrying 61kg at $1.05. Profiles nicely. Hard to line up but he has been impressive. |
10 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 2 | 2 |
FINAL CRUSADE
TONY GOLLAN 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), H F Black, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Kurtz Family Racing (Mgr: J E Kurtz), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins) & Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo C&G Hcp on February 28 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Boomtowns with 57.5kg at $3.80. Pipped on the line last time and is perfectly placed to go one better. |
1 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 3 | 233 |
SNIPER BOOM
PAUL BUTTERWORTH 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG J D Bentley & Mrs T Bentley Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind The Autumn Affair carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that set the pace for much of the race in a small field at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Gold Czech carrying 58kg at $3.50. Can't recommend. |
4 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 4 | 1x54 |
SWIFT DRAGON
LIAM BIRCHLEY 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A M Powell, T G Collard, B Dodson, J N Kele, J W McInally, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G N Mcnulty), T K Brown, B J Nally, I've Got Five Kids (Mgr: B A Gibson), R W McIntosh, R Smith & Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson) Third-up today. Resuming struggled in the run home; 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pembrey with 59kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo C&G Hcp on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Boomtowns with 58kg at $5.50. Strong top-three chance. |
8 R WIGGINS |
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| 5 | 32 |
WRITTEN ACLAIM
MARCUS WILSON 2YO BR/BL COLT 57.0KG M J Wilson, Mrs S Weitemeyer, G R Povey, R J Pollock, P Lynch, Mrs A Ledgerwood, A P Bell, Zappete (Mgr: N Zappone) & J Mamo Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track 2yo C&G-Swp on January 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Itchintogo carrying 56kg at $41. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind The Autumn Affair carrying 58kg at $1.90. Coming along but needs to go to a new level. |
12 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 6 | 2 |
EDDINGTON
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 2YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG Mrs C Munce, The Border Connection, Kratzie Racing No. 132, Kratzie Racing No. 133, Mrs J A Lynch, J Lynch, M Gordon, L K Amos, Mrs D E Bailey, P A Hayward, D Van der Ryst, B J Rae, G K Monaghan, J T Browne, Third Run Back, M R C F G A C Racing, J E Munce, Mrs K J Fahy, Mrs N E Gunner & P W Gardiner At debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on February 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Martist with 56.5kg at $16. Likely to run a bold race again. |
3 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 7 | 12 |
ESPERANZA
REX LIPP 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), P Mahony & R G Lipp Raced two times to date. At debut, was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Doomben 2yo Hcp February 7 over 1110m defeating Harry's Back carrying 56.5kg at $17. Last start came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Cherry Bomshell carrying 59kg at $20. Progressing well and is a live chance. |
13 ANGELA JONES |
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| 8 | 33x7 |
ELUSIVE CAPITAL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Associated Bloodstock (Mgr: R M Greenup), Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), A D McCudden, D P Buckley-Kelso, E Drivas, Empty Pints (Mgr: S Bryant), Mrs T A Hinds, Mrs C M Alston, M L Alston, R R Wells, P G Rabbitt, M T Greenup, Mrs A M Surman, M L Huppatz & P A MacCormick Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cherry Bomshell carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Doomben in the LR Phelan Ready on December 6 over 1110m, 2.25 len behind Itchintogo with 55kg at $8.50. Prefer to see her back in form. |
11 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 9 | 1 |
THE AUTUMN AFFAIR
KELLY SCHWEIDA 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B J Gibson & Mrs K M Gibson Was well-supported at debut, won raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Written Aclaim carrying 54kg at $3.40. Will need to go to a new level. |
2 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 10 | 1 |
ANOTHER CHAMPERS
STUART KENDRICK 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Mac River Racing (Mgr: J A Dreger), K R Finn, M P Thompson, B J Walsh, A Rose & Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo) Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 1.3 len at Rockhampton 2yo SW February 24 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating It'sall About Mary with 55kg at $1.75. In this mix despite tackling a tougher assignment today. |
14 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 11 | 3 |
BRAVE ETOILE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J Condon, P Lord, J L Pollock, G Womersley, S J Adams, A Lam, Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby), D Ellis, Miss D F Morriss, J Rogers, A G Taylor & J J Kindred At debut, 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Cherry Bomshell with 56.5kg at $18. Expected to go well with that run under her belt. |
9 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 12 | 44 |
SUMMER SENSATION
KELLY SCHWEIDA 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A Betts, G L J Govan, C J Betts, Miss B A Betts, E K Betts, T D Dall'Osto, R A Allan, A K Voller, G R Makim, Ms J A Makim, Direct Racing (Mgr: M S Allen) & M S Allen Dual acceptor. Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on February 7 over 1110m, 1.5 len behind Esperanza carrying 56.5kg at $5. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cherry Bomshell with 57kg at $10. Doesn't look good enough to threaten. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 13 | 62 |
IT'SALL ABOUT MARY
DARRYL HANSEN 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Ms A Bowden, Mrs M C Flannery, Mrs L M Lawlor, Miss B J Hawken, Mrs N A Atkinson, Ms M Casey & Mrs M G Mueller Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, of 7 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pembrey with 56.5kg at $12. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton 2yo SW on February 24 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Champers carrying 55kg at $3.20. Outclassed. |
5 CODY COLLIS |
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| 14 | 4 |
ANDER'S DREAM
BEN AHRENS 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG H P Racing Fillies (Mgr: Mrs C R Earel), Mrs M M Ahrens, Two Fish Combo Fillies (Mgr: Mrs C R Earel), Mrs R S Tahir, Mrs P Griffiths, Mrs C C Julicher, Mrs R J McGrath, Mrs A Brown & Mrs S Schneider Dual acceptor. At debut, eased back early on in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind The Autumn Affair with 56kg at $17. Needs to improve sharply to threaten. |
7 A MALLYON |
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