Gold Coast

Today, July 17, 2026Flat4fSoft

Verdict

METAL MAN (1) may have suffered from the dreaded second-up syndrome last time out but go on the close-up third over this track and trip when resuming. Ready to peak now third-up from the break and should be right there at the business end. OVER SPRAY (2) is one from one over this course and distance and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Shapes as a leading contender. CIPHERTEXT (6) goes well for hoop Cormack who has a win and two placings from just four steers. Include in calculations. The well-related AUTUMNGIRL (7) (half to 2xListed winner and G1-placed Miss Joelene) strips fitter third-up from the break and is nicely placed to find some form despite the wide draw. I AM GONE (9) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on.

1. Metal Man
2. Over Spray
6. Ciphertext

Win Only

1. 1. Metal Man
J: RYAN WIGGINST: KELLY SCHWEIDA
F: 04x36
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Bm65 on June 6 over 1000m, nose behind Secret Sort with 58kg at $5. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on June 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Venom Rush carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Well placed. Will be tough to stop.
2. 2. Over Spray
J: -T: KELLY SCHWEIDA
F: 4x216
Price History:
3.25
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 4 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Naturally Lit with 52kg at $31. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Agadoo with 58kg at $2.70. Rates highly and should run well.
6. 6. Ciphertext
J: SEAN CORMACKT: HELEN PAGE
F: 12335
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 20 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Rose Noir with 55.5kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance.
7. 7. Autumngirl
J: KARL ZECHNERT: ADAM CAMPTON
F: 67x45
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Half-sister to dual-Listed winner and Group 1 placed Miss Joelene. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Winchman with 55kg at $13. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on July 4 over 1015m, 1.75 len behind American Conquest with 55.5kg at $10. Recent efforts sound and she should be in the finish.
9. 9. I Am Gone
J: DYLAN TURNERT: JOHN WALLACE
F: x8x71
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Over Spray carrying 56kg at $12. Second-up favourite; won by 1.4 len at Kilcoy Mdn June 20 over 800m on a rain affected track defeating Starward with 52kg at $2.50. Maybe a place.
3. 3. Funky Zebra
J: BORIS THORNTONT: CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
F: x10x9
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after seven months faded in the straight ran second last of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on June 25 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Venom Rush with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Hostile La Vista with 58.5kg at $7. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
5. 5. Simbas Pride
J: HARRISON SHAWT: KRIS ZAHMEL
F: x169x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
113
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 March 27 over 1100m, 12 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 57.5kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Warwick Mdn February 23 over 800m defeating Conquer Dat with 60kg at $3. Might be better off following this outing.
4. 4. Gandalf
J: DANNY PEISLEYT: SIMON GRIMSON
F: 63x02
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury 5yo+ Bm64 on June 4 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Lady Shenanigans carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Goondiwindi Cl1-Mdn Sw on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Revantas carrying 59kg at $8. Looks safely held this time.
8. 8. Charlottes Here
J: AMY GRAHAMT: ADAM CAMPTON
F: 33028
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most recently ran second last of 9 at Beaudesert 0 - 58 on June 26 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Yoweri carrying 56kg at $3.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 58 on June 12 over 1100m, on a wet track; long-neck behind A Touch From Fayt with 59.5kg at $5. Others look to have her measure.

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