Coffs Harbour   03 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

COFFS CUP SPARE CHEF LUNCHEON ON SALE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1518m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +2m 1600m-1000m, +7m 1000m-350m, true remainder.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Highwire Girl taking charge. BEEARETEE (9) worked home in good style to finish runner-up in heavy conditions over 1405m at this track two starts ago. Struggled under 59kgs at Inverell last time. Finds a race that sets up a lot better today so expect a return to form. OTTOMAN EMPIRE (3) led all the way for a dominant win first-up on a heavy deck over 1420m at Grafton 18 days ago. Tackles a better race today but drops 2kgs. The bog track brings him right into calculations. HIGHWIRE GIRL (2) handled the heavy here two back when a game second over the mile. Different story last start at Port Macquarie where she floundered. Blinkers go back on so worth another chance back at Coffs. VENOM WOLF (6) ran on well for second in going similar to this here two runs ago. Subsequently a fair effort at Inverell after getting too far back. In the right race to turn things around. STEEL RAIN (10) needed the run last start and is in mix with just 53kgs after the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beearetee each-way.
1 8l963 GAVIN
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C J Smith, Miss A Beecher, B W Edwards, E S Martin, K S Martin, T A Johnstone, S B Lee, T T Clark, B R Skinner, S D Gibson, M T Clark, C Windle, H J Lyons, T J Collier, D M Riley-Burnett & Ms L J Walsh
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 8 over 1605m, in the wet; 2 len behind Queen Of Tayrona carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Strobing with 56.5kg at $16. Likes it wet and is one of the each-way hopes.
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GRADY SPOKES
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Black Cap
2 x6520 HIGHWIRE GIRL
JOHN SHELTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs T S Schmidt, A V Colenso, P R Lang, J S Moule, N A Colenso, N W Shaw, K McDonald & N W Geekie
At the latest run second last of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on May 18 over 1509m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Yorikiri with 58.5kg at $9. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Crathie Kirk with 55.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly on her best form and is worth another chance with the blinkers back on.
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BEN LOOKER
Pink, Black Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
3 786x1 OTTOMAN EMPIRE
J I HERRIOT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J I Herriot
Second-up. First-up after three months scored a big 4.5 len win at Grafton Bm50 May 16 over 1420m on a heavy track defeating Andros carrying 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on January 25 over 2208m, 10 len behind Tewkesbury with 57.5kg at $12. Can go on with it. Strips fitter and loves heavy going so he is sure to prove hard to beat again.
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JODI WORLEY
White, Light Green Spots, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 46174 HIGHLAND HUSTLE
JOHN HIGGINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J A Terlich, J Higgins, M Burnell, Mrs J Ogston, Mrs J M Wood & Ms R I Wood
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 8 over 1605m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Queen Of Tayrona carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that 7th of 10 at Grafton Bm66 on April 19 over 2200m, 7 len behind Yukanuma with 55kg at $21. Not keen on her chances in heavy going.
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J GRISEDALE
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves
5 x6351 SOOFREE
BRETT DODSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P Lanigan
Last start won by 0.5 len at Inverell Ctry Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Pacific Reel with 57kg at $8.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on May 8 over 1405m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Moonlight Diva with 55.5kg at $9. Must be respected again.
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L P ROLLS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 6x727 VENOM WOLF
DAVID MATTS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) & P J Wood
Most recently got back early 7th of 14 at Inverell Ctry Bm58 on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meddlesome carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on May 8 over 1205m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Tribbiani with 57.5kg at $6.50. Can atone back on a rain affected surface.
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R SPOKES
Emerald Green, White Sash And Sleeves, Orange Cap
7 26214 MS HUBBLE
KAREN OWEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R D Johnston & Mrs K M Owen
Last start 4th of 10 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 1520m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Afloat carrying 57kg at $13. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1605m in the wet defeating Rock'n On Uptown carrying 57kg at $1.75. Racing well and should be about the mark.
13
MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue and White Quartered Cap
8 56373 SEND A TELEGRAM
JOHN A SPRAGUE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K L Sprague
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on May 18 over 1206m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Patrioticintention with 55kg at $21. Before that 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Where's The Fire with 57.5kg at $6.50. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
10
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 39427 BEEARETEE
SHANE EVERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs E k Lennon, B S Lennon & S A Lennon
Most recently 7th of 10 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 1520m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Afloat carrying 59kg at $7.50. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Permission Denied carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Gets some weight relief today and looks tough to beat.
2
MIKAYLA WEIR
Orange, Black Shamrock, White Sleeves, Black Shamrocks
10 72806 STEEL RAIN
DONNA GRISEDALE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D Grisedale, Ms R Goddard & S Bloomfield
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1 on May 9 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind King Soleil carrying 57.5kg at $10. The start before that second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 28 over 1512m, slow going 8 len behind Super Jaie with 59kg at $18. Each-way hope down in the weights.
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POPPIE GORTON
Navy Blue And White Quarters, Navy Blue And White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
11 0x032 MIMESSI
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J & K A Cunningham & Miss S Cunningham
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Armidale Bm58 on April 25 over 1900m, on a slow track; nose behind Charlie Bali with 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Warialda Bm50 on April 11 over 1700m, 4 len behind Gloryess carrying 57kg at $3.60. SCRATCHED.
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Red And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Armbands And Cap
12 x2645 SHELLEY'S LOOKOUT
JOHN A SPRAGUE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
J A Sprague, S D Reeman, Mrs K M Reeman, LD Prior, J Fisher, M E Lyons, S G Powell, R A Watson, K J Hogg, L Hogg, T R Nelson & Mrs K L Sprague
Most recently 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on May 18 over 1509m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Yorikiri with 56kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 26 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Nikody's Binks carrying 56kg at $5. Won't find this easy.
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P GRAHAM
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 3047x MEMUMZA DIVA
LYN THOMSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright & Ms L J Thomson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 December 8 over 2100m, soft track; 11 len behind Prince Is Game with 55kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 October 5 over 1590m, 9 len behind Risk For Reward carrying 55kg at $91. Has the job ahead.
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POPPIE GORTON
Orange, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 8x640 TARA KODA
JOHN SHELTON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
W M O'Donnell
Last start ran last of 10 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 1520m, slow going 9 len behind Afloat with 57kg at $11. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 1405m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Permission Denied with 55kg at $5. Must raise the bar to threaten in this field.
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Cerise, Lime Braces And Armbands, Black Cap