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Bright the Sun Shines at the Gold Coast!
Saturday July 12th, 2025 General
Bright the Sun (3yo filly by Star Witness) scored her second career win in a Benchmark 58 race over 2227m at the Gold Coast on July 12, collecting AU$27,000 in total prizemoney. After settling at the rear of the field, she conserved her energy before launching a powerful late run along the inside rail to finish over the top of her rivals. Nori said: “It was a really nice win. She’s been learning to settle and finish off in her last couple of starts, and today she relaxed beautifully at the back. She let down strongly and I think she’ll continue to improve over longer trips.” Daiki commented: “She showed …
God Gumption Notches Up Third Win at Kilcoy
Monday July 7th, 2025 General
God Gumption (3yo gelding by Tajee) scored a strong win in the Benchmark 60 over 1200m at Kilcoy on July 6, collecting the $20,000 prize money After missing the jump and settling at the rear, he crept through the field along the rails, steadily improving his position. Turning for home, he found a clear run, dashed through a gap, and surged to the front, going on to win decisively. This was his third career win, following his last victory in April. As a QUITS-eligible runner, he also picked up a bonus in addition to the prize money. Jockey Tomizawa commented: “It was a nice effort. The track was a bit …
True Fairy, by Real Steel, Claims Victory
Friday June 20th, 2025 General
True Fairy (4-year-old filly by Real Steel) secured her third career win in a Benchmark 58 race held on June 20th at Coffs Harbour Racecourse (Turf, 1510m, total prize money: AUD 30,000). She settled patiently toward the rear of the field and remained composed even after turning into the straight, waiting for an opening while still under a tight hold. Once she found a gap along the rail, she responded sharply and outdueled the runner-up in a thrilling finish. Nori commented: “Until this race, all the winners had gone wire-to-wire. The pace wasn’t particularly fast, but I took advantage of the good ground on the inside and aimed for a …
Risk for Reward breaks the maiden win
Friday June 13th, 2025 General
Risk for Reward (a 4-year-old gelding by All Too Hard) broke his maiden on June 12 in a 1400m turf race at Ballina Racecourse, which carried total prize money of AUD 27,000. He was urged forward early, settled just behind the leaders on the rail, and showed grit in the straight, forcing his way between horses to hit the front and cross the line first. Nori commented, “The track was heavy today, so I didn’t want to swing too wide. I was able to slot in right behind the leader, and in the straight, I waited for the gap to open. Once the opening appeared between the front two runners, …
Looking back at the 2025 March Yearling Sale
Friday March 28th, 2025 General
The Gold Coast March Yearling Sale was held on March 24 and 25. Originally scheduled earlier, the sale was postponed by two weeks due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred. Despite the weather challenges, the event was successfully conducted. This year’s sale featured a total of 380 horses—181 colts, 198 fillies, and one gelding—offered by 41 breeders. While the Magic Millions Sale held in January attracted a large number of buyers from across Australia and overseas, this March Sale was more regionally focused, with Queensland-based breeders leading the offerings and most buyers also coming from within the state. By analyzing the list of successful bidders, the trainers involved, and the …