Sapphire Coast 13 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HEFFERNAN LENDING SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1205m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 800m - W/Post. |
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One More Bout is the likely leader at a slick tempo. INCHYRA (9) returned from the lengthy break with a comfortable Maiden win over 1000m at this track. Ready for this trip now and maps to stalk the good tempo. Go close. SHYAMALAN (3) relished the drop in class with a surprise on-pace victory from a wide gate over 1280m at Orange. Confidence is high and likely to be there at the finish again. CIAO BELLA MIA (12) handy mare who can surprise fresh from the inside draw. Motored late from the awkward barrier with a slashing fourth over 1200m here last December. Not that far away in a recent trial over 800m, stays in the mix. KOOL BIRD (7) getting better with age and surprised at the good odds with an effortless 1.4 len win over 1200m at this track. Doesn't get the same favours here and not without top-four claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Inchyra can keep the winning momentum going.
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BON'S YOUR BACK
REBECCA KELLY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 65.0KG Mrs J Dyer, Big Players (Mgr: S Caruana) & A Gillett Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 61kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 8 at Cranbourne Cg&E Bm62 on March 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bold Response carrying 62.5kg at $31. Prefer others. |
3 JESSICA BROOKES |
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LANTAU ISLAND
THERESA BATEUP 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Miss T M Bateup, D W Ash, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), H P Dabin, D Stephens, B R Dorans, Mrs M J Hanson, D K Hardacre, Pants On Fire (P Hatchell), Dracos Racing (N Vizakos), J R Matthews, J J Newey, J R Onley, Mrs K Stone, R Thelan, C Thomas, Mrs C A Thompson, W A Wilkins, G J Toogood & N P Wood Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Harry The Thief with 59.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on November 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Oohlalouvre with 60kg at $11. Unlikely to worry some of these. |
8 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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SHYAMALAN
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG E J Kelly Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Orange Bm58 March 22 over 1280m defeating Mrs Bull carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 56kg at $19. Can go back-to-back. |
6 BILLY OWEN |
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| 4 | 41x40 |
TREASURE HUNTER
SCOTT COLLINGS 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG JW, RPM, PJM Kelly & Co (Mgr: R P M Kelly) Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 30 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Harry The Thief carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dancing Man with 57.5kg at $2.10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
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ELTRUM
THERESA BATEUP 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Ms V Bensley, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), T L Burr, F Swan, S Ellery, S J Green, A J Halloran, Bludgers Run, G J McArthur, J M Newton, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), Retirement Strategy (Mgr: Mrs J Clarke), B J Lord, J Richardson, B L Thompson, Mrs C A Thompson & P S Villata Dual acceptor. Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 2.25 len at this track Mdn March 1 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Farsain with 58.5kg at $4.20. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track Cl1 on March 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Harry The Thief carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Disappointing last time and will need to improve sharply. |
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JALMARI
GREG BACKHOUSE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B T Hancock & Mrs A Hancock First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Nowra Bm58 September 21 over 1600m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Mega Fight with 58kg at $4.20. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Bm58 May 18 over 1212m, soft track; 6 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 57.5kg at $61. Prefer others. |
2 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 7 | 10x51 |
KOOL BIRD
MARK GEE 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Ms S P Williamson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind You Wish with 57kg at $9.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track Bm58 March 30 over 1200m in soft going defeating Miss Scoop with 56.5kg at $31. Impressed last start. Key chance who will be closing quickly. |
9 NICK HEYWOOD |
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GO COMMANDO
DANIELLE SEIB 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Tyreek Holdings (Mgr: J P Abrahams) Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cruizingthestars with 59kg at $3.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on March 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind La Mer Bleue with 58.5kg at $6. Blinkers go on and close to a win. |
4 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 9 | 234x1 |
INCHYRA
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, M K Walcott, J Lyons, Mrs G R Lyons, Ms M A Brandauer, P R Bracey, Mrs L D Bracey, S Page, R M Allport, P J Hughes, Mrs V Hughes, Mrs P M McGlynn & D J McGlynn Second run back. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1000m in soft going defeating Reds Express carrying 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1212m, slow going 1.1 len behind Platinum Ridge with 57kg at $26. Talented mare who can keep the winning momentum going. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 10 | 187x4 |
ONE MORE BOUT
PAUL FACOORY 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG V Suraci He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Gundagai Cl1-Sw November 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sooty And Sweep with 57.5kg at $31. On debut fifth of 7 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw September 9 over 1460m, 9 len behind Brandywine carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 11 | 62331 |
ROYAL MEMORY
TERRY GIBSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs N L Gibson, T J Gibson & A Sharpe Last start 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Smashing Lulu carrying 57kg at $2.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on March 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cruizingthestars with 57kg at $5.50. Slim place contender. |
7 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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CIAO BELLA MIA
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Bertuccio Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track Bm58 December 1 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Jazz All Knight carrying 56kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw September 2 over 1100m, on rain affected going; a head behind Kool Kade carrying 57kg at $3.60. Everything points to a bright return with the one trial. |
1 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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