Gold Coast 18 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PROFILING, IT'S WHAT WE DO! Class 2 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +9m 900m-W/Post; +5m Remainder. (Pent: 4.92) |
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Solid tempo with Botanica, Vorkuta and Maurraqa going hard, closely attended by In Great Spirit.
SCHEHERAZADE (4) is lightly raced but has strung back-to-back wins together over two campaigns and has revved up for this with a recent trial placing. Winning rider Turner sticks in the saddle and looks to have plenty of upside. Goes on top. GALAVINO (8) was well in the betting here on debut and didn't let supporters down with a dominant three length victory. Can go right on with the job now. GAMBINO (1) is first-up here but has a win and a second from three fresh attempts and trust that Schweida has him up to the mark. One of the leading contenders. MAURRAQA (9) won on debut at Ballina and gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim. Don't dismiss lightly. The well-related FOR BETTER (7) (full to G1 winner Port Lockroy) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 4,8,1.
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GAMBINO
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), North Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D J Whittaker, Ms A Maynard, K D Smith & G A M Maynard Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 December 13 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Esjay carrying 58kg at $12. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 September 5 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Arabian Rose with 60kg at $3.60. Everything points to a positive return. |
15 CODY COLLIS |
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| 2 | 12187 |
HUNTER'S MATE
GLENN THORNTON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Lederhose, S I Hargreaves, S J Shirley, I D Hargreaves, R T Weir, G C Lederhose, C I Lederhose, I F Lederhose, R J Routh, N P Baratta, Miss J Parkinson, Fish-Knott Racing, Racing Tigers, Mrs D Routh, Left Rough Racing, B J Kelly, B Milne, T Cerrato, K Craker & D & S SMSF Most recently 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on April 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Wheelbarrow carrying 54.5kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 16 at this track Qtis Jewel 3yo on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fabulantes carrying 57kg at $12. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
16 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 3 | x465x |
BOTANICA
RAVYN WARZECHA 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Miss R L Warzecha, Mrs C F Warzecha & M J Wright First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 January 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Blue Allure carrying 60kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 November 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Negotiations carrying 57.5kg at $14. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 K YOSHIDA |
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| 4 | 31x1x |
SCHEHERAZADE
STEPHEN MCLEAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M A McLean, The Chocolate Wheel (Mgr: J M Wessel), Braybook (Mgr: S R Madge), M S Lowe, K R Green, Ms J De Martin, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), S J Cresswell, A Burley & M D Jensen Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Bm65 October 18 over 1100m defeating Cutepi carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. First up the previous campaign 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Oh Not Really carrying 56kg at $16. Was runner-up in a trial at Beaudesert on March 19 over 900m. Expected to feature. |
9 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 5 | 21024 |
VORKUTA
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S E Wee, L J Sears & Ms M L Sears At the latest run 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on March 26 over 1100m, 2 len behind Capital Heart carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm62 on March 14 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind He's For The Girls with 59kg at $5.50. Maybe a place. |
7 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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READY TO IGNITE
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G S Nicholson, G Astone, Murrumba (Mgr: G D Angus), M D Virtue, I S Denley, Framotdoh (Mgr: G J Doherty), G E Astone, D E Gadsby, M R Ellison, L E Whittington, J S Lister & M T Lister & L J Mayfield-Smith Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 December 3 over 1350m, 6 len behind Carpaccio carrying 56kg at $8. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ipswich 3&4yo Bm65 August 8 over 1350m, soft track; 4 len behind In Great Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $9. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
3 BAILEY WHEELER |
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FOR BETTER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W R L Foster, Ms T R Hutchinson, G J Carey, Mrs M A Wilson, G M Bodkin, B Faulkner & Miss G S Sperring Full-sister to Group 1 winner Port Lockroy. Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Impact Zone with 55kg at $8.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Warwick Bm58 March 10 over 1100m defeating Sleepy Joe with 58.5kg at $4.40. Has ability and can bounce back. |
13 M HELLYER |
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GALAVINO
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs V M Payne, J B Biasin, G Horan, J Zucco, P Koulouriotis, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), R L Orchard & Miss K Orchard Got off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1000m in soft going defeating Miss Wildcat carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. This tougher and longer but must be respected after that win. |
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MAURRAQA
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), T J Ray, Mrs M F Anderson, S P Anderson, Mrs K Robinson, R B Tonks, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), S D Mitchell, S J Hurford, D D Singh, W C Bradnam, S P O'Neil, J O Malouf, E C Malouf, B R Chapman, B J Boddice, D J Mulvenna & S Bowrey Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Ballina Ctry Mdn November 14 over 1305m on a rain affected track defeating Stratton with 59kg at $1.60. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
10 JETT NEWMAN |
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IMMEDIATE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), P D Norris, M Psaltis, N M Humberdross, D Zavitsanos, Mrs L A Alder, G B Dougherty, L Y Fong, N H Dickinson, L J Emery, F J Biviano, M J Psaltis, Ms L Wallace, D S Smart, Ms J O Anderson, A D McClure, D Siviour, M A Gleadow & J D Dalton Most recently 4th of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bollinger Miss carrying 56kg at $11. Consider for the place. |
5 LEAH MARTYN |
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IN GREAT SPIRIT
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), J Cullinane, Mrs B K Jennings Goodwin, Miss P L Corfield, S A Flanagan, M F Carter, D J Smith, L P Smith & N J Francis Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Doomben F&M Nmw September 13 over 1350m, 7 len behind Margot's Deel carrying 52kg at $12. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn May 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Caishen with 56kg at $11. Has some claims if presented on song. |
1 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 12 | x6423 |
LUCKY LASS
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BR/BL FILLY 54.0KG Berwickshire Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S R Hume), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), Smeath Bloodstock (Mgr: D R Smeath), Brilliance Racing Lucky Vega (Mgr: J P Fisher), P M Bednarek, L J Bednarek, M K Lawrence & S P Maguire Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 55kg at $15. Before that 2nd in a small field at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on March 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Moet At Midnight carrying 57kg at $5. This looks a tougher assignment. |
2 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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DASHING MARS
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan) Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on February 18 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Sexy Time carrying 56.5kg at $18. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Ipswich Mdn January 21 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating He Is The Kiss carrying 59kg at $2.80. Looking to others. |
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RISK FOR REWARD
STEPHEN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms A Stewart, J O'Keefe, M Forrest, KA Lally, C K Lindores, A M Constantine, R L Henriksen, K M Armstrong, F Neves, Mrs J Neves, M D Banvill, P Swansson, T P Dyer, G N Franklin & D I Williamson Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl2 October 21 over 1410m, 4 len behind Next Pay Run with 55.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Barbie Star with 58.5kg at $5. Needs more time. |
8 FREDERICK LARSON |
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DOYLE
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M J Wilson & G Schouten Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on February 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lumens Lenny with 54kg at $71. The start before that got back early second last in a small field at Lismore Bm66 on February 10 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Poseidon's Son carrying 55kg at $11. Might struggle again. |
4 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 16 | 09400 |
ROCKRATA
RYAN TYRELL 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), A P P Tarrant, Mrs R E Tarrant, Mrs J Neuendorf, A Neuendorf, A B Bauman & A F Walsh Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Heavenly Impact carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on February 26 over 1700m, 12 len behind San Jose Boy carrying 52kg at $20. Unlikely to threaten these. |
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