Gold Coast Race 3 - Discover Benowa Gardens Mdn Hcp
BRAVE ETOILE (7) resumes. Finished just 1.3 lengths behind the highly regarded Cherry Bomshell on debut last prep over this distance at Eagle Farm before failing at her only other run. Back this prep with blinkers on. Brings superior form to this race and if forward enough she should be winning. XPLAIN THIS (12) led for the judge but found one better in the closing stages on debut last start over 1100m at Gatton. Better for the experience and over a slightly shorter trip should prove tough to catch. BOOM CHIKA WOW (2) looked a chance but just missed in a busy finish on debut recently at Rockhampton. Hard to line up but likely to be competitive. VINCLEY (17) has not raced since leading but tiring late to finish fourth as a $2.30 chance on debut over 1200m at this track in April. Three recent trials should have him right up to the mark. SWEET REBELLION (8) is a slick filly back from a 27-week break. Placed at both runs to date and should give a good account again.
Jockey: Daniel Moor
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a 2yo Mdn at Rockhampton on July 31 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Anders Kiss with 56.5kg at $3.40. Can play a key role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Good 4 | Stephanie Tierney | 56.5kg | 1:01.10 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 1:03.48 | - | 3 |
| 2.82L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Ben Thompson | 50kg | 1:00.39 | - | 3 |
| 8.91L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Russian Revolution on debut. Finished fourth in a Doomben trial over 1000m on August 11. Early betting suggests he will have something to offer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 53kg | 1:00.91 | - | 4 |
| 3.81L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 53kg | 1:00.63 | - | 4 |
| 1.52L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Daniel Moor | 50kg | 1:00.34 | - | 5 |
| 6.92L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Bailey Wheeler | 56kg | 0:51.71 | - | 4 |
| 5.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Keeley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Spirit Of Boom out of Glaciers AUD $ 130,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Only trial was July 31 at Beaudesert when third over 1050m. Likely to need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Aidan Keeley | 1:02.51 | - | 6 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track Qtis Jewel 2yo March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Swift Dragon with 55kg at $6. On debut third of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty February 28 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Cherry Bomshell carrying 56.5kg at $18. Big return expected with blinkers on for the first time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 56kg | 0:52.86 | - | 3 |
| 3.48L | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 7 | Mark Du Plessis | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 5-2-11 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | OPEN F 2 | $125,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Mark Du Plessis | 56.5kg | 0:58.22 | 9-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 0:50.02 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bella Youngberry
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Ipswich 2yo Hcp February 20 over 800m, soft track; 2 len behind Sun Sister with 57.5kg at $2.25. On debut third of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cherry Bomshell with 53kg at $4.40. Capable of a bold return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Chelsea Baker | 0:50.15 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Chelsea Baker | 51.5kg | 0:50.39 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | OPEN 2 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Soft 5 | Chelsea Baker | 57.5kg | 0:45.98 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 53kg | 0:57.46 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Ryan Maloney
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Spirit Of Boom out of Rebel Cry. Fourth at Murwillumbah at the latest trial. Unlikely to bother these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1000m | Soft | Emily Lang | 1:01.48 | - | 0 |
| 2.76L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Harrison Shaw | 0:50.15 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Star Turn out of The Spell. Third August 11 at Gold Coast at her only trial. Trained on the track and worth watching for a market push despite a difficult draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Archie Mccolm | 0:58.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Frederick Larson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Hcp at Gatton on July 30 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Armand with 56.5kg at $2.60. Looms as a serious contender.
Last Starts 29 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 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Brandon Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:05.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 956m | Good | Frederick Larson | 53kg | 0:56.69 | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Georgina Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 in a 2yo F Mdn-Sw at Eagle Farm on July 15 over 1000m, 7 len behind Boonie Boom carrying 55kg at $71. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kilcoy on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind La Premiere with 56kg at $3.90. Faces a tougher task this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/08/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Soft 5 | Olivia Kendal | 56kg | 1:12.94 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 55kg | 0:58.25 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Olivia Kendal | 0:53.52 | - | 4 |
| 3.39L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 in a 2yo Hcp at Eagle Farm on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Silken Salute with 57kg at $31. Wait and see what he does here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Tiffani Brooker | 52kg | 0:52.84 | - | 3 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tiffani Brooker | 57kg | 1:24.12 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Tiffani Brooker | 52kg | 1:02.44 | - | 1 |
| 2.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emily Lang
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 7 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Written Aclaim with 58kg at $2.30. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Matthew Palmer | 0:50.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 0:59.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.92L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Luke P Dempsey | 58kg | 1:11.17 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Bailey Wheeler
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Queen Olympias carrying 56kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Toowoomba on August 15 over 1110m, 5 len behind Burum Beau carrying 56.5kg at $9. Fitter for recent racing but needs to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1110m | Good 4 | Harrison Shaw | 56.5kg | 1:07.89 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2026 | 110 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 56kg | 0:59.23 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 0:51.18 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Good 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 57kg | 0:45.49 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Jasper Franklin | 56kg | 0:50.52 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |