Gold Coast 10 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TAB MAGIC MILLIONS SUNLIGHT 3YO Plate 1100m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.88) |
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Hot pace certain with Ice Kool, Swordplay and North England keen to take up the running.
The $3 million Sunlight 3YO Plate. GRAFTERBURNERS (2) hasn't put a hoof wrong this campaign stringing three wins together on the bounce and is racing in a rich vein of form. Boasts a win around this circuit, draws low and gets gun jock McDonald in the saddle. Plenty to like about his prospects. ICE KOOL (5) has put back-to-back wins together to start the career and looks to have a bunch of upside. Can bring up the hat-trick here. AKAYSHA (7) is yet to miss the top-four in seven career efforts and has tuned up for this with a recent trial placing. Draws the inside marble and shouldn't be underestimated. SAVVY HALLIE (6) is a G2 winner who is yet to run a bad race in seven outings. Has to be included. The well-related SWORDPLAY (9) (full to 4xG3 winner and G2 placed Recommendation) best of the rest in a cracking contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Grafterburners to continue the picket fence.
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NORTH ENGLAND
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstoc, Aristia Park Bloodstock & Corumbene Stud Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tempted carrying 57kg at $17. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Todman on March 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tentyris carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Won trial at Rosehill over 900m on December 23. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
10 TIM CLARK |
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GRAFTERBURNERS
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G A Betts, K S Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, B H Goldie, Mrs S Goldie, T D Dall'Osto, Mrs K M Swindail, M D Heath, C J Betts, E K Betts, Miss B A Betts, C Johnson, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, J H Bryant & Mrs C Holm Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Eagle Farm LR Gold Edition December 20 over 1200m defeating Sylph with 57kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Doomben Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw December 6 over 1200m defeating Damien carrying 56.5kg at $1.65. Finds a nice race and is likely to run well. |
2 JAMES MCDONALD |
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BLITZBURG
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TFI (Mgr: M King), Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) & J A Mcintosh Second-up today. Last start ran last of 9 at this track 3yo-Plate on December 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Swordplay carrying 58kg at $9. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud on August 16 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Skyhook with 58kg at $11. Fitter but others are better placed. |
5 DAMIAN LANE |
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NASHVILLE JACK
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud August 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Skyhook carrying 56kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Randwick 2yo Hcp July 26 over 1100m slow track defeating Hello Romeo with 57kg at $4.60. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
4 TYLER SCHILLER |
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ICE KOOL
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), D Pfieffer, W Pollock, D Nelson, S Green, P Curran, P Dhillon, S Martin, D Zahnleiter, Bond 007 (Mgr: S Pleming), Thoroughbred Girls No. 11 (Mgr: Ms S Lenton), The Wolfpack (Mgr: C Pearce), R Milne, Turner Racing (Mgr: T Turner), D Mosca & J Prioste Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Warwick Farm Super Mdn December 3 over 1000m defeating Misty Veil carrying 59kg at $2.35. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 December 27 over 1100m defeating Southern Heiress carrying 54kg at $2.40. Going well. Big chance again. |
9 JASON COLLETT |
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SAVVY HALLIE
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Randwick in the G2 Furious September 6 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Apocalyptic carrying 56kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5.5 len win. Newcastle Super 3yo Mdn-Sw August 14 over 900m in the wet defeating Dietrich with 55kg at $1.65. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 TOMMY BERRY |
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AKAYSHA
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D A Baxter Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Red Roses November 6 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Point Barrow with 55kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 18 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes September 13 over 1100m, a head behind My Gladiola with 56kg at $11. Draws ideally and is ready to run well. |
1 TOM SHERRY |
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FOREIGN PRESS
TONY GOLLAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M Rounsefell, P M Mahony, M J Bond, X V Dang, W J Fletcher, Ms V Leonard, J M Collins, Mrs D J Rounsefell, J W Rounsefell, G S Lawson, C W Donovan, Mrs S L Swain, Mrs A M Whittle, S Jones, N J Kruger, D R MacKenzie, P Branagan, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard) & Van Life (Mgr: T J Bensted) Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at Doomben LR Mode Plate December 6 over 1200m defeating Sylph carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on November 22 over 1000m, long-neck behind Get Ready Lass with 59kg at $11. Not to be underestimated. |
8 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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SWORDPLAY
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J See Full-sister to four-time Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed Recommendation. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track 3yo-Plate December 19 over 1000m defeating Get Ready Lass with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm72 December 3 over 1000m defeating Indefensible with 54kg at $1.80. Likely to feature. |
12 RACHEL KING |
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GET READY LASS
CHRIS ANDERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), R Engelshus, J A Rowland, A W Mcgovern, Mrs Z D O'Shea, T R Vardy, G J Brown, N A Pryce, J Lowrie, Dr S Saker, N A O'brien, B Garrigan, M P Pearson, Mrs D P Ouston, W J Ouston, Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), R H Morrison, B N Neven & J R Thomasson Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty November 22 over 1000m defeating Forgotten Spirit with 56.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo-Plate on December 19 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Swordplay with 54kg at $11. Thereabouts last time out. Sound top-three prospects again. |
11 BEN THOMPSON |
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SYLPH
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), Mrs D A Mitchell & F W Mitchell Half-sister to Group 1 winner Booker. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Gold Edition on December 20 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Grafterburners with 55kg at $10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Doomben in the LR Mode Plate on December 6 over 1200m, nose behind Foreign Press carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. Went close last time. Should be nice and fit fourth-up and can get the win here. |
3 ZAC LLOYD |
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KISS GOODNIGHT
CLARRY CONNERS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton) & Ms Y Hartman Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mdn on December 18 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Dietrich carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second-up won by a nose at Gosford Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1000m defeating Charlina carrying 55kg at $2.25. This might be too rich. |
6 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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KING OF POP
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), P I Sweeney, Mrs L Lloyd, M H Wood & Mrs M E Wood Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Heritage September 27 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Marhoona with 58.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Raging Force carrying 57kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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MISS FREELOVE
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), R I Chapman, B T Corcoran, D Whelan, N J Yeomans & J J Roughley First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Red Roses November 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Point Barrow carrying 55kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 September 17 over 1100m, a neck behind Miss Trentino carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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SISSTAINABLE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms R C Parker, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Mrs K L Thompson, R M Anderson, K H Warriner, M J Murdoch, Mrs S C Murdoch, P M R Clancy, S G Palmer, G M Turner & R Griffin At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on January 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Miss Personality with 53kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 9 at this track 3yo-Plate on December 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Swordplay carrying 55kg at $10. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish. |
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HIATUS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Full-sister to Group 2 winner Snitzanova. At the latest run second last of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Nudgee on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 53kg at $51. The race before that won by 0.7 len at this track Bm68 December 19 over 1100m defeating Heavenly Impact with 56kg at $9. Must lift. |
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FORGOTTEN SPIRIT
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Dale, S K Hines, S Bailey & T C Royal Last start 4th of 9 at this track 3yo-Plate on December 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Swordplay carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on November 22 over 1000m, neck behind Get Ready Lass with 57kg at $2.80. This looks a tougher assignment. |
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STRADA VARENNA
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy) & Newgate (Mgr: H A Field) Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on November 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 53kg at $11. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on November 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Bremel carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Will need to show more than the last effort. |
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