Gold Coast 30 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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BECOME A GCTC MEMBER BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1800m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +5m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.70) |
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Plenty of pace with Family Of League and Ihaveseenthelight leading from Watermelon. RAPID CHEVAL (6) raced in Melbourne in Group and Stakes company before spelling and was expected to win off a wide gate at the Sunshine Coast first-up, but pulled up with an issue. She's back after 15 days, suggesting all is in order and she's proven second-up. Finally draws a low gate, and on song she'd be too good. FAMILY OF LEAGUE (5) has threatened twice since her all the way win here. She's likely to push forward and control the race and will take pegging back. WATERMELON (2) deserved the synthetic win and three back posted a stronger number in a 70 at Doomben on turf. Gets in well with the 3kg claim and deserves plenty of consideration. LARIDAE (11) is also racing well enough, but will need plenty of luck from an outside barrier. IHAVESEENTHELIGHT (8) is in good hands and can build on the easy Maiden win on the poly, when he led. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Rapid Cheval.
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MONASTERY
JAMES HEALY 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG M L M Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M Murphy) Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on August 20 over 1680m, slow going 16 len behind Soul Of Spain carrying 54.5kg at $21. Before that won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Bm58 August 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Bit Of Grunt with 60.5kg at $10. Has ability but needs to raise the bar. |
8 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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WATERMELON
RAY DART 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 August 23 over 1900m defeating Atomic Gozen carrying 58kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on August 9 over 1900m, 3 len behind Atomic Gozen carrying 61kg at $2.30. Has confidence back and has claims. |
5 AMY GRAHAM |
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BOVIDAE
DIANE G MURPHY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C E Murphy, W Wilkinson, D Zerial, Ms J L Gaunson & M Risio Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Cl4 on August 8 over 1666m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Flying Bat carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm65 on July 19 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Guarded Optimist carrying 59kg at $10. Passing here. |
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BETTER YET
INDIANA TURNER 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG I Turner, B F Lunn, D Whetter, J Watt, J R Vincent, Seasyn (Mgr: G Cain), R Strates, Ms J Sheahan, T Priddey, J M Newton, W A Moran, D Millar, R D Meier, J B Gorninge, T Gniatkiewicz, S Atkinson & Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew) Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Cl4 on July 12 over 1800m, slow going 0.8 len behind Menazzi carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 8 len behind Starzam with 55kg at $61. Thereabouts last time out. Consider on the latest effort. |
4 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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FAMILY OF LEAGUE
PAUL JENKINS 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG D R Foster, L K Wahlstrom, Mrs M A Wahlstrom, R A Foster, B Budge, K J Canning, D J Van De Velde, A J Whetton, S Leat, T B Keys & C J Wenngren Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 1.2 len behind Going To The Sun with 59kg at $2.90. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on August 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; head behind Guarded Optimist with 56.5kg at $6. Key chance expected to feature. |
9 RIKKI JAMIESON |
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RAPID CHEVAL
BEVAN LAMING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG S B Laming, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), M A Hibbs, W R Bowker, K A Ward, S M Ward & C J Tyers Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Kamariya carrying 62.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 7 len behind Shanwah carrying 56kg at $14. Looks very hard to beat in this line up. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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GOOGAZ
OLIVIA CAIRNS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B W Bates & Mrs M J Bates Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on August 14 over 1675m, 4 len behind Skorpios Isle carrying 58.5kg at $9. Before that 7th of 10 at Doomben Cl5 on July 30 over 1660m, on a slow track; 8 len behind National Choice carrying 54kg at $51. Prepared to risk. |
1 S SHEARGOLD |
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IHAVESEENTHELIGHT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby),D Anderson,G Condon, Kenmore Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman),C Long,M Lowe, Full House Racing (Mgr:M Lowe), J Pollock, E Sakareassen, Mrs K Sheedy, C Vagg, Walsh Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Walsh), Mrs T Freeman,D Freeman & N Freeman At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1540m defeating Sistine Chapel with 58.5kg at $2.15. The race before that second last of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1640m, 9 len behind Use Your Illusion carrying 58.5kg at $11. Can keep building. |
6 KIRK MATHESON |
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AMALGAMATION
MARCUS WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Wilson, J R Makepeace, Mrs C L Hohnke, L M Brett, M J L Beretta, S L Alderton, Snagz In Bread (Mgr: M Catterall), A W Cameron, G Blackstock, P Murphy, S M Mahoney & L L Smith Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on August 14 over 1675m, 9 len behind Skorpios Isle carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track Cl3 on November 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Aichi Icon carrying 54kg at $16. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
3 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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IMPERIAL HILTON
BRETT BELLAMY 8YO GR/BR GELDING 57.0KG P J Wood Last start 5th of 7 at Taree Bm66 on August 15 over 1918m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Casino Bear with 58kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ken Howard on August 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Barazin with 55kg at $51. Prefer others. |
12 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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LARIDAE
DANNY J BOUGOURE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms M M Lepine, B W Wilkinson, Miss S Clarke, B Howe, C E Watts, S A Williams, G W Wilkinson, G M Perkins, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), P K Spence, P A Robertson, R A Hunter, C C Mana, D J Connolly & Mrs T L Connolly Dual acceptor. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Going To The Sun with 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 6th of 13 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on July 26 over 1615m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dracena with 54kg at $201. Will hit the line hard. |
10 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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DAMIANI
LES KELLY 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs L A Ryan & G R Ryan At the latest run 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on August 23 over 1540m, 11 len behind Horsburgh with 58kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 9 over 1540m, 3 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Tested again. |
7 KARL ZECHNER |
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GOING TO THE SUN
WAYNE KING 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W L King Most recently won by 1.0 len at Beaudesert Cl2 August 16 over 1650m defeating Laridae with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm70 on August 2 over 1625m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Katdeel with 52kg at $61. Harder. |
11 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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PRINCETON AWARD
GLENN THORNTON 7YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Mrs W Thornton, K Hinkley, R M & Mrs T Snell, P J & Mrs E A Hrabar Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 9 over 1540m, long-neck behind Wonforwazza carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on August 23 over 1540m, 7 len behind Horsburgh with 59kg at $3.70. Capable enough on his day. |
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CLASSIQUE GAL
BRUCE BROWN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B W Brown, E H Brown, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), R J Lamb, Jokes Sport Racing (Mgr: K Redenbach), Mrs B K Jardine, Ms J I Starbuck, T W Garrety, L Jamieson, G W Baker, J Salib & G J Worthington Most recently 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on August 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Trevenson with 56.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last in a small field at Ipswich Cl4 on August 8 over 1666m, slow going 6 len behind Flying Bat carrying 54kg at $13. Not doing enough to warrant consideration. |
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TUKI TWELVE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) & Miss T C Heinrich Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Toros carrying 54kg at $91. The run before that 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Toros with 59kg at $41. Confidence low and others are preferred. |
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REEL WILD
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) At the latest run 7th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 5 len behind Going To The Sun with 52.5kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on July 8 over 1650m, 6 len behind Carravilla with 54kg at $26. Impossible to entertain on recent form. |
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ARISTELLA
DANNY J BOUGOURE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M J Syndicate, J A Moore, V Owens, J L S Milles, D J Connolly, Ms P C Johnson, Mrs L M Newberry, M J Vickers, PJ Bull, AJ Bull, Mrs K Vickers, Mrs M A Verrenkamp, Mana Racing, C Low, P and G Syndicate, Mrs K S Simmons, D Beard, Ms S Latimer, D P Moore & V C Connolly At the latest run second last of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kamariya carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on July 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Holy Flash with 54kg at $61. Likely to struggle. |
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ROTHSPHENE
DANNY J BOUGOURE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms M M Lepine, Dr D G R Forbes, J Holmes, Ms M Bobeldyk, M A Dingle, M W Briggs, P A Robertson, R D Stevenson, P J Verrenkamp, D J Cleary, P S Rasmussen, Leave Pass Racing, MGFS Racing, D J Mulvenna, Three Card Racing & Miss J L A O'Brien Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Going To The Sun with 56.5kg at $16. Before that ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on July 23 over 1800m, 34 len behind Victory Command with 54kg at $201. Looks tested on latest effort. |
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BETTER STRINGS
PETER LINDEBERG 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P J Lindeberg, Mrs M Lindeberg & Miss F Bahadorinejad Most recently 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on August 23 over 1900m, 6 len behind Watermelon with 54kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 14 at Warwick Bm55 on August 6 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Decimus carrying 53kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten. |
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