Coffs Harbour   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

MOONEE BEACH HOTEL *BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY * COFFS HARBOUR CUP 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Ronny Rock Art should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. IT'S A KNOCKOUT (7) smashed the handy Oh Diamond Lil first-up at Randwick then stayed at 1400m last start when the in-form Getafix was a bit too good. Needs the mile now and she thrives in wet going so she looks a huge chance to book her ticket to the Big Dance. THE THREE HUNDRED (4) went to the front in a change of tactics and was far too good in the Group 3 Winx Guineas at the Sunshine Coast last time out. Subsequent trial winner who will be cherry ripe for this. ZOUATICA (6) stalked the pace but couldn't quicken as required in the Narrandera Cup over a mile recently. Better when allowed to bowl along in front. Will be hard to catch if ridden that way under a light weight. SIBAAQ (1) is racing well but is now without a win in around three years. Worth including in exotics. CRANKY HARRY (3) was back in form at Doomben last start. A wet track brings him right into calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on It's A Knockout.
1 60223 SIBAAQ
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), N Bennett, B Molloy, B Britten, Romy's Room (Mgr: Mrs K Wymer), R Beattie, Mrs A Szuster, Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Molloy), T Stanley, A Stanley, M Eastmure, A Arkinstall, G Walker, Bennett Maid to Dream, J Gray, M Broadhead, Blackbird Power Racing No 1 & WayneJen
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Grafton Sthgrafcup Mb96 on July 13 over 1610m, nose behind Boys Night Out with 61kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Mile Qlty on June 28 over 1600m, head behind The Inflictor carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Honest galloper who is in the mix.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 67713 AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J Thew, I J Crawford & D G Howe
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Doomben Hcp on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Goldsborough with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Grafton Kirby July 17 over 1000m defeating Bomarea with 58kg at $12. Hard to fault on recent efforts.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 x6502 CRANKY HARRY
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan)
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Doomben Cl6 on July 12 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Tuff Tu Mus with 57kg at $5. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Mile Qlty on June 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind The Inflictor carrying 53kg at $11. Back in form and shapes as a key runner.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Yellow, Blue Circle, Vertical Line
4 x2081 THE THREE HUNDRED
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), D P Maher, Ms V M Anderson, S S Roth, CBL Racing (Mgr: C Higgins), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Allam Family Racing (Mgr: S Allam) & J Jacobson
Last start won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast G3 Winx Guineas July 5 over 1600m in soft going defeating Ramp It Up carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 14 at Ipswich T L Cooney on June 21 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 57kg at $9.50. Expected to take some running down.
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ANGELA JONES
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
5 30x70 TIME QUEST
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, S Reid, Miss M R Punch, VVP Racing (Mgr: C Pellizzon), R Hanmer, Silky Bros & Co No 1 (Mgr: Dr S P Silk), P J Hills & Mrs J Butler
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 16 at Randwick in the LR Civic Stakes on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 54kg at $101. Last start 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Getafix with 58.5kg at $51. Can improve with a couple of runs under the belt.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 68025 ZOUATICA
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), D P Edghill, F Marando, S N Reid, D J Quirke, Mrs J H Quirke, Ms D Mott, D G Gray, R W Gray, C J Gray, G J Samuels, R G Chapman, A N Smith, B F Silver, I Gobbie, A Talbot, Ms J H McKinnon, C Eykamp, D G Barnes & J R Talbot
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Narrandera N'deracup Mb84 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hot Bandit with 59kg at $2.90. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on June 28 over 1500m, head behind Thunderlips carrying 57kg at $51. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
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JAMES INNES JNR
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
7 80x13 IT'S A KNOCKOUT
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), S R Freeman, Dawn & Kaz, Mrs K L Harliwich, P A Craig & L Harliwich
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 4 len at Randwick Bm78 June 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Oh Diamond Lil carrying 55.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on July 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Getafix carrying 54.5kg at $2.05. Huge chance on efforts so far this prep.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
8 x5309 WITHOUT REVENGE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G M Goodrum, C G Geran, Six Tees Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J Tomlinson), P N Flood, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), Miss S L Bird, Glory Glory Glory, G W Spies, N J Payne, R J Hawkswell, Miss N M McDonald & K W Cockburn
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 16 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Logan Street Lion carrying 56.5kg at $31. Before that ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR W Wilson on June 14 over 1600m, 31 len behind Pier carrying 59kg at $51. SCRATCHED.
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Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
9 46762 SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
P J Mccarthy, Ms H Stewardson, Mrs A Tucker, J R C Hickey, H J Hickey, Mrs L A Jones, T L Carmichael & Miss C M Birchley
Last start came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sailor's Secret carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 6th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 3 len behind Tarex with 59.5kg at $15. Hard to have.
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BEN LOOKER
Maroon, White V And Cap
10 x0803 WILD CHAP
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
J J O'Connor & S Finnegan
Last start 3rd of 12 at Grafton Macleancup Bm87 on July 20 over 1425m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ostracised with 60kg at $9.50. Before that ran last of 10 at Grafton Sthgrafcup Mb96 on July 13 over 1610m, 6 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 54kg at $151. SCRATCHED.
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A GIBBONS
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
11 40x80 MATTER OF HONOUR
LYNDALL OLSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
C P Keane
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Getafix carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Grafton Macleancup Bm87 on July 20 over 1425m, slow going 6 len behind Ostracised with 62kg at $4.40. Improvement required.
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L P ROLLS
Pale Blue, Dark Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Pale Blue And Dark Blue Hooped Cap
12 07445 POINT COUNTERPOINT
STIRLING OSLAND
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Grafton Sthgrafcup Mb96 on July 13 over 1610m, 1.3 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 54kg at $71. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Starzam carrying 61kg at $4.80. This looks a stern test.
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MIKAYLA WEIR
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 82211 OSTRACISED
DONNA GRISEDALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D M Grisedale & M T Coleman
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Grafton Macleancup Bm87 July 20 over 1425m on a soft track defeating Xtra Approval carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm82 June 20 over 1305m in heavy going defeating Yendy carrying 56kg at $6. Racing too well to dismiss.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Navy Blue, White Quarters, Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 12087 FIORSUM FRED
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Grafton Sthgrafcup Mb96 on July 13 over 1610m, 2.5 len behind Boys Night Out carrying 54kg at $71. Before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Tamworth Bm82 on June 27 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Rajnish with 56kg at $2.35. SCRATCHED.
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JENNY DUGGAN
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
15 47329 RONNY ROCK ART
NEIL OSBORNE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
N J Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne
Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 13 over 1610m, 5 len behind He's A Copy Boy with 58kg at $17. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 2.75 len behind Starzam carrying 55kg at $7.50. Not a good sign last start so others preferred.
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J GRISEDALE
Green, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
16 97967 IMPERIAL HILTON
BRETT BELLAMY
8YO  GR/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
P J Wood
Dual acceptor. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on July 13 over 1610m, 3 len behind He's A Copy Boy carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 6 len behind Starzam carrying 56kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
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Emerald Green, White Sash And Sleeves, Orange Cap