Gold Coast Race 7 - The Secret Burden Creating A Change Plate (C2)
QUEIN STEP (6) profiles strongly, having won a BM58 at this track before running second in strong CL3 Saturday company at Eagle Farm. The return to a CL 2 looks a suitable assignment and her 1000m record is a clear strength. VINTAGE VIBES (1) finished half a length behind QUEIN STEP last time after leading. With the apprentice claim helping offset the 60kg, and his one prior visit to this venue producing a win, he's an obvious danger. GEITZ (5) is better than the last-start fifth reads, with a slow beginning, keenness and a bump all part of the story in stronger Saturday company, while her earlier Doomben win showed she can finish over the top of a field. CHERRABAH (4) returns and has been fitted with a Doomben trial. Was in good touch at the backend of last prep, so if she can pick up where she left off she's right in the mix. ARGENTUM ROCK (2) boasts a fitness edge but the sharp drop trip is a query. Keeping safe in exotics.

Jockey: Tom Orr
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third in 3yo+ Class 3 Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten just under two lengths after leading on soft ground despite being unwanted in the market. The G3 Gunsynd Classic run before the break was too hard, but this is easier and he has already won at this track. Claim helps with top weight and he has won at this venue.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/09/2026 | 98 | CL3 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Courtney Bellamy | 55.5kg | 0:57.31 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Harry Cahill | 1:02.18 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Robbie Dolan | 57kg | 1:37.58 | 3-4-13 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Heavy 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 59kg | 1:22.96 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | BM65 3 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 57.5kg | 1:19.27 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 143 | MDN CG 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jaden Lloyd | 58kg | 1:11.18 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Jaden Lloyd | 1:03.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1700m | Heavy 8 | Boris Thornton | 58kg | 1:44.98 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Georgina Cartwright
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when fifth in a Benchmark 65 over 1400m at this track, beaten just over three lengths at generous odds. He had earlier been fourth here over 2200m as favourite in Class 1 company, so the recent form is honest rather than sharp. Place claims look stronger than the win case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 29 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 56kg | 1:22.33 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 2200m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 60kg | 2:19.06 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 25 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1840m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 58kg | 1:53.37 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM65 3 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 7 | Aidan Keeley | 57.5kg | 1:52.41 | 1-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 59kg | 1:52.44 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Benjamin Osmond | 56.5kg | 1:52.21 | 1-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Chelsea Baker | 0:59.66 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Yvette Lewis | 0:59.00 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jade Hampson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending the previous campaign with a last placing at Doomben in 3yo+ Class 1, beaten just under nine lengths at long odds. He had been held up at Ipswich the run prior, but he is unplaced in four starts at this track. Proven at the distance and aided by an easier grade, though he will have to produce a much sharper fresh effort. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 226 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Adin Thompson | 60kg | 1:04.74 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | CL1 CG | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 59kg | 1:04.57 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 58.5kg | 0:57.51 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $20.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/01/2026 | 19 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 55.5kg | 1:10.77 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 55.5kg | 1:22.92 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 58kg | 1:10.26 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Scott Sheargold | 0:59.64 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Wanderson D'avila | 0:50.36 | - | 4 |
| 33.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after being beaten a nose in a Benchmark 65 at Sunshine Coast, where she was forced wide leaving the 800m and still fought hard. Her previous fourth at this venue was also close, beaten just over half a length, so the form reads well for this grade. Handles soft ground and has genuine each-way appeal.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 0:49.62 | - | 1 |
| 5.99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Anthony Allen | 56.5kg | 0:58.60 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1015m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 57kg | 0:57.97 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | CL3 | $85,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 5 | Taylor Marshall | 54kg | 1:20.61 | 2-2-10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | CL2 FM 3U | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 5 | Damien Boche | 60kg | 1:11.86 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 7 | Damien Boche | 55.5kg | 1:05.64 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 13/05/2026 | 174 | CL2 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 6 | Damien Boche | 55kg | 1:10.46 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Luke P Dempsey | 0:59.40 | - | 5 |
| 5.31L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Frederick Larson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing fifth in 3-4yo Benchmark 68 Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten just under two lengths after beginning slowly, racing keenly and being bumped. That is a useful excuse profile, and she had won a FM Class 1 at Doomben prior, beating Don'T Doubt Missy from well back. Prior Doomben win had merit and the rider switch back is a plus.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 24 | BM68 34 | $50,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 55kg | 0:57.84 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2026 | 18 | CL1 FM | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 56kg | 1:10.47 | 11-10-1 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Frederick Larson | 56kg | 0:59.03 | 9-9-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | OPEN 3 | $50,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Jace Mcmurray | 54kg | 1:19.44 | 10-9-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 57.5kg | 1:09.86 | 11-9-2 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Archie Mccolm | 1:01.75 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | Hayley Saunders | 0:46.21 | - | 3 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jasper Franklin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has returned in excellent order, winning a Benchmark 58 at this track before running second in 3yo+ Class 3 Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten a length and a half by Esha. She also had Vintage Vibes behind her there, and her seven-start 1000m record reads two wins and five placings. Third-up profile makes her the one to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | CL3 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jasper Franklin | 56.5kg | 0:57.31 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 148 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Jasper Franklin | 57.5kg | 0:57.09 | 10-8-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Jasper Franklin | 0:51.56 | - | 1 |
| 2.19L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Jasper Franklin | 0:49.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 56.5kg | 0:57.75 | 10-8-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Soft 5 | Adam Farragher | 55.5kg | 1:03.17 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 150 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Adam Farragher | 55.5kg | 0:51.26 | 9-9 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2025 | 22 | BM72 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Braith Nock | 53kg | 1:04.67 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last in a Benchmark 60 at Kilcoy, beaten six and a half lengths after travelling close enough and lacking a change of gears. The Goondiwindi fifth prior was more competitive, but this is her first look at this venue and her 1000m record is limited. Class relief helps, but the recent figures do not match the main chances.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 23 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jess Emmerson | 55kg | 1:11.83 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Goondiwindi | 1400m | Good 4 | Bailie Baker | 58.5kg | 1:23.75 | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Esk | 1200m | Good 4 | Jess Emmerson | 57kg | 1:10.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Justin P Stanley | 58kg | 1:24.49 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | MDN FM | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1210m | Soft 7 | Aidan Keeley | 58.5kg | 1:17.76 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Soft 7 | Corey Sutherland | 55kg | 1:22.22 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 0:59.91 | - | 6 |
| 3.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Rhiannon Payne | 1:00.01 | - | 2 |
| 0.61L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a heavy defeat at Grafton, finishing last in a Class 3 and beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The seventh there prior on heavy ground was also plain, and she has been unplaced in all seven starts in the past 12 months. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1030m | Soft 6 | Kirk Matheson | 55.5kg | 0:58.57 | 7-7-11 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 32 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Heavy 10 | Kirk Matheson | 59.5kg | 1:13.19 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1315m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 60.5kg | 1:20.65 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1005m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 59.5kg | 0:57.44 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Courtney Bellamy | 53.5kg | 1:04.98 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Kirk Matheson | 59.5kg | 0:57.48 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 1:11.57 | - | 0 |
| 4.97L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 0:55.29 | - | 0 |
| 4.51L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Yvette Lewis
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after finishing last in a BM58 at Ballina, beaten just over six lengths after leading and coming under pressure late. Her dominant heavy-ground maiden win prior, when a short-priced favourite, is the positive in the profile, and she has placed at the distance. First run in this state adds another variable. No shock to see her make her presence felt.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/04/2026 | 22 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1315m | Good 4 | Damien Boche | 57kg | 1:20.65 | 2-3-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Dylan Turner | 57kg | 1:32.96 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Damien Boche | 57kg | 1:09.36 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1181m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:08.28 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 147 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1040m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 57kg | 1:00.15 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Siabh Rigley | 1:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 09/09/2025 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 56.5kg | 1:10.22 | 9-7-9 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1000m | Soft | Noriyuki Masuda | 1:00.23 | - | 0 |
| 6.51L | $0.00 |