Gatton Race 1 - Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate
KICK ON CHARLIE (11) made the right start at Grafton, finishing third on debut and beaten just under a length after covering ground early. With natural improvement second-up he sets the standard. ZOUBUCA SHOTS (10) has the stronger body of work, placing three times from five starts and respected in betting at Ipswich last week when fifth behind Star Of Paris. The quick back-up is the query, but she has been holding her form well enough to take this out. I TRIED SO HARD (9) comes out of Doomben mid-week company into an easier country assignment and should strip fitter second-up. In the mix. GRANDSTANDER (2) placed at this venue last start behind Mahmoa and has race fitness on his side. Can contest.
Jockey: Julie Busuttin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a fourth at Sunshine Coast on heavy ground, beaten just over eight lengths at long odds but picking up reasonably from the rear. His Doomben run prior was plain, though he was tightened soon after the start. Last campaign hinted at improvement, but the maiden record keeps him to place claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Soft | Julie Busuttin | 55kg | 1:12.47 | - | 4 |
| 6.69L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Damien Boche | 57kg | 1:39.57 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2026 | 57 | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Soft 7 | Georgina Cartwright | 58kg | 1:22.31 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Soft | Anthony Allen | 53kg | 1:12.67 | - | 3 |
| 9.31L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 59kg | 1:13.95 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at this venue last start over 1600m, finishing third behind Mahmoa after being near the top of an open market and striking some mid-race bumping. His Doomben sixth before that was fair from well back and the market had given him little chance. The 1400m record is the query, so he looks a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Archie Mccolm | 57kg | 1:39.38 | 8-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2026 | 18 | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 56kg | 1:20.43 | 10-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Anthony Allen | 58kg | 1:41.05 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 18 | BM62 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Aidan Keeley | 54kg | 1:20.18 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 1:20.94 | 9-7-12 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/13 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Anthony Allen | 58.5kg | 1:12.65 | 11-9-7 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Soft | Anthony Allen | 53kg | 0:59.75 | - | 6 |
| 1.09L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Paul Hamblin | 58kg | 0:56.19 | - | 4 |
| 11.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a distant last at Sunshine Coast, where he covered ground and dropped out of contention with no strong excuse. His previous third behind Big Tech showed he can be competitive when allowed to build into it, and a Deagon trial placing offers some readiness. Capable on the earlier Sunshine Coast third, but the last run was a clear concern.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 56kg | 1:01.86 | - | 1 |
| 11.38L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 2200m | Soft 7 | Bailey Wheeler | 57kg | 2:24.33 | 11-10-12 | 12 |
| 32.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 58kg | 1:52.53 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 197 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 60kg | 1:53.01 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 1:00.25 | - | 4 |
| 7.32L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1710m | Good 4 | Courtney Bellamy | 53kg | 1:44.42 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Good 4 | Siobhan Rutledge | 58kg | 1:37.75 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Soft 5 | Siobhan Rutledge | 58kg | 1:23.75 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Les Tilley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at Toowoomba, beaten over 11 lengths when unable to make ground. His sixth there beforehand also lacked a finish after beginning slowly and racing keenly. May need the run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Alex Gorey | 0:46.76 | - | 1 |
| 7.49L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2000m | Good 4 | Chloe Lowe | 54kg | 2:07.71 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1890m | Good 4 | Olivia Webb | 57kg | 2:07.53 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1680m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 56.5kg | 1:44.01 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moree | 1400m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:25.39 | 8-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | 17 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Harrison Shaw | 60kg | 1:23.82 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 427 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Soft 7 | Les Tilley | 58kg | 1:14.89 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 870m | Soft | Leslie Tilley | 54kg | 0:54.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.07L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kayla Barker
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses at this venue last start, racing wide throughout before finishing sixth behind Mahmoa, beaten five lengths. That followed a Dalby third when he travelled closer but lacked the turn of foot to win. Honest profile for the minors.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kayla Barker | 57kg | 1:39.38 | 6-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 3 | Stephanie Tierney | 57kg | 1:21.87 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/08/2026 | 100 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Kayla Barker | 56.5kg | 1:11.50 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nanango | 800m | Good | Sophie Wilcock | 55kg | 0:48.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 |
| 0/13 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 55.5kg | 1:19.93 | 5-13-FF | 4 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1305m | Heavy 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | 56kg | 1:19.32 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Binnaway | 1300m | FM 2 | Gabrielle Johnston | 56kg | 1:17.46 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Heavy | Shae Wilkes | 54.5kg | 1:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a disappointing ninth at Sunshine Coast, where he was well fancied but slow away, checked and steadied before making no late impression. His Warwick debut second behind King Cobama was much better, beaten just over half a length after finishing strongly. Debut second reads well, but he was a beaten favourite when well held before the break.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Taylor Marshall | 50kg | 0:59.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.28L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Anthony Allen | 54kg | 1:00.30 | - | 4 |
| 6.22L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 7 | Ryan Maloney | 59.5kg | 1:27.61 | 12-11-9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Soft 5 | Taylor Marshall | 58kg | 1:22.84 | 9-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Micheal Hellyer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was wide throughout at Sunshine Coast last start, but he was still beaten over 16 lengths at long odds and never made an impact behind Castaway. His Dalby second before that was a placing, though the margin was seven and a half lengths and again came at long odds. Others bring stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/10/2026 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Montana Philpot | 56.5kg | 1:24.57 | 6-7-11 | 10 |
| 15.7L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Wayne O'connell | 57.5kg | 1:22.44 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Aidan Keeley | 58.5kg | 1:20.66 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 58.5kg | 1:25.80 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 60kg | 0:59.18 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Good | Frederick Larson | 53kg | 0:46.86 | - | 4 |
| 6.02L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Tim Clark | 1:03.22 | - | 0 |
| 3.59L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Georgina Cartwright
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Should find this easier than the Doomben mid-week assignment first-up, where she led and was still under pressure late when second last behind Imminent Appeal. The market had her at long odds, so there was no great expectation, and her earlier Eagle Farm run was well below the mark. Recent margins are plain, but this looks a more suitable target.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/09/2026 | 147 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 1:20.03 | 1-2-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2026 | 32 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Montana Philpot | 53kg | 0:57.97 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 0:56.82 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Soft | Georgina Cartwright | 50kg | 0:37.06 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been competitive for most of this campaign, placing twice before a fifth at Ipswich last week when near the top of an open market and only working home evenly. She had earlier started favourite at Warwick and stuck on for third after leading. Quick return is a query, but her form holds up well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/10/2026 | 28 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 56.5kg | 1:20.05 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Warwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 58.5kg | 1:10.15 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 125 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Soft 5 | Boris Thornton | 57kg | 1:13.06 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Good | Boris Thornton | 56kg | 1:00.57 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 53kg | 1:02.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Boris Thornton | 58kg | 1:10.72 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 56kg | 0:56.82 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a very encouraging debut at Grafton, finishing third behind Steady On and beaten just under a length after racing wide in the early stages. That effort came on soft ground and he already has a placing at the trip, which reads well for a lightly raced maiden. Already proven at the trip on soft ground and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1410m | Soft 6 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 1:27.17 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Danny Peisley | 0:59.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | William Galloway | 49kg | 1:04.24 | - | 1 |
| 3.89L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept on from the rear on debut at Doomben, finishing ninth behind Fleeting Boom but only beaten five and a half lengths after being bumped at the start. She was a NZ$210,000 buy and had trialled a few weeks before that first run, so improvement second-up is plausible. The new 1400m is the query, but she has upside second-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/10/2026 | - | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 53kg | 1:10.00 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Ryan Maloney | 55kg | 1:05.25 | - | 6 |
| 3.04L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Karl Zechner | 54kg | 0:50.15 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |