Gold Coast Race 4 - Mermaid Beach Surf Club Mdn Hcp
KING SPIRIT (2) showed some courage when leading for a long way at the Sunshine Coast last start and was only claimed in the final stride, finishing second by a nose. He will be peaking third up and his first win is not far away. PETITE PALACE (9) was a beaten favourite at Ipswich just over 5 weeks ago when failing to see out the 1350m. Her form prior over 1200m was good and she has been close up in a recent trial. Stick with her. CIPHERTEXT (8) is showing promise and will be peaking third up. She has a good draw and is expected to be right in the finish this time. Each way claims in an even contest. AIRBENDER (3) is on debut and hails from the powerful Tony Gollan stable. He benefits from a 2kg claim and the market will tell the story. BARD OF AVON (11) has plenty of pace and is worth each-way consideration, especially if the money comes for him.
Jockey: Montana Philpot
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track Mm Mdn on January 11 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Heavenly Impact with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, nose behind Gold Fever with 56.5kg at $2.35. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/02/2025 | 29 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Montana Philpot | 56.5kg | 0:58.23 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 10/14 | 11/01/2025 | 126 | MDN 3U | $250,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 57kg | 1:03.98 | 7-6-10 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | Shania Willis | 0:51.25 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 07/09/2024 | 17 | OPEN 3 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 3 | Nikita Beriman | 54kg | 1:03.41 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2024 | 17 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Bailey Wheeler | 58kg | 0:58.44 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.25 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 59.5kg | 1:12.35 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2024 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Maloney | 57.5kg | 1:02.86 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 0:52.89 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Baker
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Written By facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on February 11 at Doomben over 1000m and finished fourth. Trained on the course but others rate better and happy to risk without a significant market move.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Angela Jones | 0:59.11 | - | 8 |
| 1.01L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Anthony Allen | 0:52.18 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Anthony Allen | 0:59.40 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | James Orman | 0:50.51 | - | 6 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nozi Tomizawa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind The Sun Dance carrying 58kg at $4.50. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 58kg | 1:00.73 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | James Orman | 0:51.47 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Turner
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1000m, nose behind Concession with 56kg at $18. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp on January 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Centaurus carrying 54kg at $41. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/01/2025 | 17 | OPEN 3 | $85,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 54kg | 0:58.35 | 3-2-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 56kg | 0:57.73 | 3-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 0:58.11 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 0:48.91 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Georgina Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1350m, 8 len behind Love 'N' Rockets with 56kg at $3.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Warwick 3yo Mdn on December 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Alpine Raider carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Can do better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Rikki Jamieson | 0:55.35 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Justin P Stanley | 56kg | 1:20.08 | 1-2-11 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Anthony Allen | 57.5kg | 1:10.14 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2024 | 128 | MDN F 3 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Rikki Jamieson | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Rikki Jamieson | 1:03.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1000m | Good 4 | Anthony Allen | 56kg | 0:57.92 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Dan McGillivray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Frosted out of Joan Constance. Trialled once on January 28 at Gold Coast when second over 900m. Apprentice rides, claiming 2kg. Aided by a nice alley so worth watching for any market confidence.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Jai Williams | 0:52.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaden Lloyd
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Doomben 3yo C&G Hcp on August 17 over 1110m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Defiant Boom carrying 53kg at $4. Watch closely fresh up.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Luke P Dempsey | 0:59.62 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Robbie Dolan | 1:01.95 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/08/2024 | - | OPEN CG 3 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Heavy 8 | Cody Collis | 53kg | 1:06.14 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Elione Chaves
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, 18 len behind Gold Fever with 58.5kg at $3.40. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | James Orman | 58.5kg | 0:58.23 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Elione Chaves | 0:52.61 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Paul Hammersley | 0:58.21 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dale Smith
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 10 at Gatton Mdn on October 1 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Barello with 55kg at $21. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Leslie Tilley | 0:51.82 | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Madeleine Wishart | 55kg | 1:04.47 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft | Emily Lang | 0:59.75 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn August 25 over 800m, soft track; 5 len behind State In Texas carrying 58kg at $11. On debut failed to finish at Gold Coast Poly 2yo Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1050m. Minor claims at best.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | James Orman | 0:52.95 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 25/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 800m | Soft 5 | Taylor Marshall | 58kg | 0:45.13 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Soft 5 | Taylor Marshall | 56kg | 0:46.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2024 | 27 | OPEN 2 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Good 4 | Taylor Marshall | 54kg | 0:45.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Paul Hammersley | 0:49.90 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 22/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1050m | Neutral | Jai Williams | 56kg | 1:00.25 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |