Coffs Harbour   23 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

COFFS CUP FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1605m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m-350m. Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

Introvert has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. REGINA'S GIRL (10) broke her maiden status three back, and up in trip at the latest when an encouraging seventh over 1630m at Grafton on April 1. Gets in light with the claim from the inside gate. GLOBAL SENSATION (7) has his hoof on the till after two sound runs back. Knocked up late when a close second over 1400m at Armidale on April 15. Will look the winner at some stage. Go close. INTROVERT (1) Matt Dunn-trained gelding who resumed from a lengthy spell with a plugging sixth over 1430m at Grafton on April 1. Extra trip suits and has placed second-up in the past. ENDANGERED SPECIES (9) up in trip when he failed to get into the contest finishing tenth over 1630m at Grafton on April 1. Go on earlier efforts when assessing his chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,7,1,9.
1 166x6 INTROVERT
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
D Honiss, J Boyd, A Boyd, D Costa, J Gleeson, C Hall, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch, P McPherson, J Williams, T Wilson, J Gurrieri, OTI Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson & S Driscoll), Maverick Racing, Sibling Rivalry & Sparks Flying
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 1 over 1430m, 4 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Lismore Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 24 2023 over 1410m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind My Brother Bob carrying 59kg at $5.50. Worth consideration.
4
D PEISLEY
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 81660 YUKANUMA
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P C Levick & A N Lester
Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fun Enuff with 58kg at $13. Before that 6th of 10 at Ballina Bm74 on March 1 over 1590m, on a slow track; 8 len behind A Deel Of Humour carrying 55kg at $3.50. Expect improvement on recent effort.
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ROB THORBURN
WHITE, RED AND ORANGE CIRCLE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 070x0 LESMURDIE
DANIEL WHEELER
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G Spokes, Miss K Blackmore & D A Wheeler
Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn second last of 11 at Grafton Bm66 on March 25 over 1195m, slow going 4 len behind Cabsav with 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm62 on October 26 over 1350m, 7 len behind Spill The Secret with 58.5kg at $21. Worth consideration.
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J GRISEDALE
 lime Green, Black five Stars, White Sleeves, cap,lime green QUARTERS
4 17007 PROUD WITH PRIDE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L E Cavanough
Useful mare. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on April 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Bassac Lane with 57.5kg at $12. Before that 10th of 14 at Tamworth Bm58 on March 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Turnaway carrying 60.5kg at $8. Genuine hope on best form.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
5 75188 FIRE UP BRUCE
JOHN SHELTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B K Newman, Mrs K A Newman, J C Newman & J D Shelton
Most recently 8th of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on April 9 over 1230m, slow going 7 len behind Spill The Secret carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Beaudesert Cl3 on March 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Invahir carrying 56.5kg at $9. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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BEN LOOKER
CERISE, LIME BRACES, ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 04100 POET'S PERFORMER
STEVEN BROWN
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S E Brown & Mrs T Brown
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on April 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gentileschi carrying 56.5kg at $81. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Never Island carrying 59kg at $21. Fully tested under these conditions.
2
JEFF KEHOE
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOES, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE DIAMOND, BLACK CAP, white HORSESHOES,Orange Pom pom
7 94x22 GLOBAL SENSATION
STIRLING OSLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C L Osland
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming settled towards the rear 2nd of 13 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Agnodice carrying 55kg at $61. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $9. Genuine contender under these conditions.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
PURPLE, SILVER TRIDENT, SEAMS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 893x0 MARIINSKY
DAIKI CHUJO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Chujo, Y Nakada, M Ishida, A Izumi, D Soda, K Tsujii, T Bito & T Amano
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 1 over 1430m, 8 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on July 13 over 1700m, 6 len behind Lago Di Braies carrying 59kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
9
M SHIMODAIRA
GREY, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, GREY, BLACK STRIPED CAP
9 40530 ENDANGERED SPECIES
CATHY CHAPMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs P L Mei, A Van & C I Boardman
Most recently got back early 10th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on April 1 over 1630m, 3.5 len behind Our Girl Eve carrying 54.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Stoinka carrying 58.5kg at $12. Capable of big final splits.
7
MATTHEW MCGUREN
ORANGE, BLACK BRAIDS, ORANGE SLEEVES ,ORANGE CAP ,BLACK STRIPES
10 72177 REGINA'S GIRL
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith, Ms L M Williams, D R Coleman, J A Davie, M Desmond, S P Morrow, K B Watkins & G Petropoulos
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on April 1 over 1630m, 2.25 len behind Our Girl Eve carrying 56kg at $19. The start before that 7th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fire Up Bruce carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
WHITE, PINK DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DIAMOND ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
11 x7040 RAHAAN
SHANE EVERSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S P Everson, T E Everson, Miss J M Newton & J W Mawhirt
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on March 25 over 1625m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Never Island with 55.5kg at $51. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stoinka carrying 58kg at $17. Better off avoiding.
5
L P ROLLS
WHITE, BLUE VERTICAL STRIPES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 08x80 DANEWAY
TERRY VIDLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Vidler & Mrs J L Vidler
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Moree Cl1 on April 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Figment with 55kg at $101. Last start faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Armidale Cl2 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Agnodice with 55kg at $81. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
10
MATTHEW MC GILLIVRAY
Royal Blue, Gold Cap
13 8x749 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
PADDY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
D Williams, B R Williams, G Williams, B Williams, Miss M Williams, Mrs K Williams, Miss Y Williams, Miss S Roots & J Smith
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Interventionist with 55kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on February 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Flying Flossy carrying 55kg at $26. Can improve on recent efforts.
13
STACEY CALLOW
RED, GREEN BRACES
14 x0657 DIAMONDSARETRUMPS
DONNA TRAECEY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G J Johnson, M R Chambers, R J Chalker, P J Littler, S Hope, G J Neville, D P Box, M J Flick, Mrs D L Flick, Mrs D L Johnson, D J Lemin, A Potts, Mrs D M Traecey, Mrs C J Colley & C L McIntosh
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Grafton Bm66 on April 14 over 2220m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Wannawinwin with 55kg at $21. Before that 5th of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2135m, slow going 5 len behind Giddy Gan's Joy with 57kg at $21. Horror draw makes it tough.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
GREEN AND LIGHT BLUE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP
15 4x808 XINGYUN
ROBERT KNIGHT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain
At the latest run second last of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on April 15 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mindspace with 55kg at $41. The run before that second last of 14 at Moree Bm58 on April 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Interventionist carrying 52kg at $81. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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YELLOW GREEN, BLACK STAR, YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK STARS ,YELLOW GREEN CAP, BLACK STARS