GOLD COAST POLY 16 May 2026
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SOUTHEAST QLD BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1540m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo likely from Aima Sun and Master Of Rewards. Open race to close out the card. NOVEMBER AIR (4) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 1.4 lengths over 1600m at Sunshine Coast Poly as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins and three minor placings from six starts. Can measure up again. COOL MUSIC (5) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 2.75 lengths over 1350m at Warwick as favourite. Big chance once again. SIR MAURICE (2) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at Sunshine Coast two starts back then scored by a long neck last time out over 1350m at Ipswich. Has his share of ability and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race. AIMA SUN (12) struggled in the tougher company two back but last time did much better when a 3 length third at this track. Rates highly on best form and shouldn't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: November Air to win again.
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NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Click Click Boom with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on June 6 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sir Carter carrying 59kg at $17. Fitter but others are better placed. |
7 DYLAN TURNER |
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SIR MAURICE
JACK BRUCE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), A R Holmes, M R Windon, Hale Luck (Mgr: A N Luckman), Don The Sash (Mgr: B Edwards), D A Elliott, D J Henry, J Mautama, J D McKenzie, Dr D A Worthley, O A Lewis, S Hughes & M Montgomery Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by a long-neck at Ipswich 0 - 60 April 16 over 1350m defeating Yeah Copy carrying 60kg at $4.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Bellove with 61kg at $3.70. Can easily finish right over the top of these. |
19 BRANDON LERENA |
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ITZA CHARMDEEL
MARYANN BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M D Brosnan, Ms J L Brosnan, D Balke & J R Gardner Last start from last on the turn 9th of 12 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Midnight Drifter with 58kg at $81. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Ballina Bm82 (81) on March 23 over 1590m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Resurrected with 55kg at $8.50. Yet to fill a placing on the all weather so others are preferred. |
11 S SHEARGOLD |
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NOVEMBER AIR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Dynamic Ladies (Mgr: Mrs F K Watt), S J Koukoulas, Ms S T Hancock, J R Kamaric, T M Barclay, B Lynch, C Brenchley, Mrs L A Butler, GR Fraser, Laughing all the Way, Ms J Stewart, R Romaldi, S L Lamont, A Attieh, Mrs B K Bennell, S Najda, P S Chiu, Wilson Brothers Racing, W C Bradnam & D A Simpson Most recently won by 1.4 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl2 May 1 over 1600m defeating Cheerful Cat with 57.5kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on April 19 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind The Irish with 55kg at $8.50. Expected to take some running down. |
2 JETT NEWMAN |
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COOL MUSIC
BRYAN DAIS 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms P R Dais & M J Laffin Last start favourite; won by 2.75 len at Warwick Cl3 May 7 over 1350m defeating Fortuneer with 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Ipswich F&M Cl3 on April 29 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Easy Love with 55kg at $12. Rises significantly in weight but still holds plenty of appeal. |
13 MICHAEL MURPHY |
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SWING STATE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K S Chung & M W Chung At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw May 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bon Vader with 58kg at $11. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1650m, 0.7 len behind Crypto Magic with 55.5kg at $2.70. Right in this contest. |
15 BORIS THORNTON |
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FIVE RINGS
FLEUR HENLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs F A Henley & S Henley Most recently 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Strobing carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jukebox In Siberia carrying 59kg at $19. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around. |
18 KARL ZECHNER |
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NOTABADJACKUP
PETER ROBL 4YO BLACK GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J Fenwick & C T Faulkner Third race start. Won on debut as favourite; won by 6 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1540m defeating The Hopestar with 58.5kg at $4.20. Went for a spell before returning second last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, slow going 14 len behind The Catch carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
12 D PEISLEY |
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BEST COFFEE
JAMES MOORE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B K A Moore & C H Ngai At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 2 over 1540m, 4 len behind Pressalong carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Gatton Bm62 on April 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Arduous with 56kg at $9.50. Among the place chances. |
14 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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NORWEGIAN JOY
MARK PALMER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S A Krahnen & C M Krahnen First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl1 December 15 2023 over 1550m, 3 len behind Boston Of Tuffy carrying 56kg at $2.40. First up last campaign third of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 August 14 2023 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Aseventy Seven with 59.5kg at $3.80. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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YES TO EXCESS
RENITA BEATON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T L Schmetzer, W M Jones, A J Ahern, J K Littleproud, N Francis, M W Middleton & S C A Moore Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Doomben 0 - 65 on March 4 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Tomba carrying 57kg at $61. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 2 over 1150m, 8 len behind Count Nicholas carrying 58kg at $11. Happy to look elsewhere. |
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AIMA SUN
ALLAN CHAU 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG C M Ruttley Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 2 over 1540m, 3 len behind Pressalong carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Rockhampton Cap Class 3&4yo on April 12 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Kohler Kid carrying 55.5kg at $16. Don't underestimate. |
4 LEAH MARTYN |
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CHARLOTTE'S HERE
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs M S Cook Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 2 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Count Nicholas with 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1100m, nose behind Crown Guinea carrying 56kg at $9.50. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. |
8 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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NAMARA
KRIS LEES 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Dame L P Goddard, P F Wicks, Mrs J H Lovell-Smith & R J Mcilraith Most recently favourite; settled well back; won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1540m defeating Zayyano carrying 55kg at $3.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at Gold Coast Mdn on April 10 over 1700m, 4 len behind Certify carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Can go right on with it now. |
9 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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TAKUNAI
JEFF DUNN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J M Dunn Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1600m, head behind Steel Impact carrying 59kg at $14. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Ludik with 59kg at $19. Maybe a place. |
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BRUTAL SUE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG D J Green, B S Green, D G O'hanlon & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby) At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track 0 - 55 May 2 over 1540m defeating Archers Reign carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Ballina Bm58 on April 14 over 1315m, 1.5 len behind Aureate with 55kg at $10. Capable of a big finish. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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WHAT DID YOU SAY
JAMES MOORE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B K A Moore, S F Wu, Y F Lee & K M L Ng At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 1 over 1400m, nose behind State A Fact with 60.5kg at $9. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Gatton Mdn April 10 over 1400m defeating Elles My Name carrying 56kg at $2.90. Hard to leave out on current form. |
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THE WELLIAN
GRANT LAMING 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G J Laming, M J Annear, L J Annear, C Hood, Miss R Fuller, G T Chilcott, Jacobs Well Punters Club (Mgr: A J Gaffney) & Boosted (Mgr: I Errey) Last start 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on May 2 over 1540m, 2.5 len behind Brutal Sue carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Andros carrying 60kg at $7. Not keen on his chances. |
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MASTER OF REWARDS
VANESSA MCLENNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Ms V McLennan Most recently 4th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1305m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Lika Remi with 55kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 7 at Murwillumbah Bm45 on April 25 over 1567m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dupont with 54.5kg at $3.50. Needs to do more. |
1 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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