Sapphire Coast   30 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

LESER BUILD COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace evident with Gwennybegg and Dolzino leading the way from Fire And Gemstone and Tillman. STAR BLING (5) is holding her form this campaign. Had genuine excuses from the wide gate when she warmed up late from back in the field to run sixth over 1600m at Albury. Has a good record here with winning rider going back aboard. Leading player. EVOKES (9) drops in trip and class after he chipped away late to finish fourth over 2200m here on February 1. Can produce fresh with the solid tempo. Respect. GUNFIGHTER ROAD (7) returned from a lengthy break with a dominant Maiden win at start two over 1400m at Nowra. Heading in the right direction and expected to get the mile. Can overcome the sticky draw. WISH YOU WERE HERE (2) in career best form and can go one better here after finishing a gritty second over 1600m at Corowa in C2 class. Look for her closing strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,9,7,2.
1 55618 DOLZINO
LAUREN DAVIES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T Bova, J Bova, J Bova, D Power, M Caruso, N D Fuz & R Todorcevski
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm66 on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Jazz All Knight carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that won by a long-neck at Braidwood Cl2 February 7 over 1350m defeating Ginjari with 59.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 x6192 WISH YOU WERE HERE
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P H Lewis
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Corowa Cl2 on March 7 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Under The Hat carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 10 at Albury Ctry Bm58 on January 19 over 1600m, 36 len behind King Czar carrying 60kg at $12. Promising effort last time out. Deep into the prep and well drawn for this.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
3 63541 FIRE AND GEMSTONE
CHRIS HENSLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Hensler & Mrs M J Hensler
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Ctry Bm58 March 1 over 1600m in soft going defeating Star Bling with 56kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Remadosi carrying 56.5kg at $31. Returned to form and can take a hand in the finish.
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JESSICA BROOKES
Orange, Blue Maltese Cross
4 36x75 HURRICANE CONI
JOE CLEARY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), H Chikirov, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza) & W R Green
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on February 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bon Elton with 61kg at $26. Second-up got back early 5th of 7 at this track Bm58 on March 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Sablonneuse carrying 60kg at $13. Struggling to make a case.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
5 31726 STAR BLING
NICK OLIVE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
N J Olive
Last start 6th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Brazil carrying 60kg at $8. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 59.5kg at $6. At her top for this and proven at this course and distance.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Dark Blue, Red Disc And Armbands
6 46x90 THE PREDICTOR
JENNY HOY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J L Hoy, M T Housley, J E Housley, J L De Smet, Mrs N Hogan & G J Hogan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on February 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Marine Girl carrying 60.5kg at $31. Second-up 11th of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lang Park with 60.5kg at $5.50. Has ability but needs to do more.
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DAMON BUDLER
Cerise, White Halves, Quartered Cap
7 2x1 GUNFIGHTER ROAD
WARREN GANDERTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Solomon, A G Timbs, P F Goddard, Mrs S A Solomon, S James, A Moore, Ms F Austin, C Doorey, J G Longbottom, W K Longbottom, P F Dobb, S P Dobb, Mrs S Y Goddard & B D Austin
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at Nowra Ctry Mdn on September 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind First Class Baby carrying 57.5kg at $5. Returned from break won by 1.0 len at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Oceanside with 58.5kg at $8.50. Still has scope for improvement and a bold showing is expected.
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LOUISE DAY
Yellow, Black Sleeves and Cap
8 6x321 CLASSIC TOUCH
SCOTT COLLINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
A D Murdoch
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3 len win at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1400m in soft going defeating Navajo Code carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1300m, long-neck behind Royaltown with 56.5kg at $4.20. Stays in the mix despite drawing poorly.
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Black, Hot Pink Sleeves, White Diamond Armbands, Black And Hot Pink Hooped Cap
9 77144 EVOKES
AARON CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P F Young, All Trades Punters Club (Mgr: R J Bianchini), D L Adams, N Murphy, S J Shea, S Shea, C J Cole, J A Platt, G J Gasnier, Mrs N D Gasnier, D M Jackson, A Hopkins, D Petty & P J McInnes
Racing well recently. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Cup Bm66 on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Burgundy Girl with 55kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Moruya Bm66 on January 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Line Of Fire carrying 55kg at $8. Well drawn for this and can race closer in the run, each way.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
10 72414 GWENNYBEGG
GEORGIE BOUCHER
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss G L Boucher, M J Flanagan, R W Clothier & Mrs P G Clothier
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Hinnomunjie Pic-Trpy on March 7 over 1650m, 10 len behind Russian Roni carrying 70.5kg at $3. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Dederang Pic-Trpy February 21 over 1650m defeating Marine Parade with 69kg at $6. Looking to others.
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CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Hot Pink, Green Horseshoe And Whip, Green Sleeves And Cap
11 33936 TILLMAN
GREG STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Spread The Love carrying 56.5kg at $31. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on February 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Lang Park carrying 56.5kg at $26. Others rate better.
2
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Red, Navy Blue Stars, Red Cap, Navy Blue Star
12 0x049 TURN LEFT
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), B A Rutter, A E Johnson, P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 56kg at $18. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on February 17 over 1460m, 1.75 len behind London Star carrying 53.5kg at $13. Sure to run well.
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Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Checked Stripes On Cap