Miss Midas Touch presents as the most logical winner based on form progression and race positioning. She's placed at this track previously and has shown consistent improvement through her 5-start career. The 57kg weight is manageable, and the combination with Stephen Cummins adds confidence. While she's yet to break through for a win, her form suggests she's ready to graduate, particularly with the distance rise suiting her staying pattern.
New South Wales · Saturday 1 November 2025
Coffs Harbour tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Coffs Harbour. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bonville Plumbing Mdn Hcp
That run, combined with his third placing at Bowraville over 1370m, demonstrates he's a genuine staying type ready to break through. The barrier 7 draw allows him to settle in his preferred backmarker position with cover. While the soft 7 track is a query (no soft track form), his heavy track placing suggests he can handle rain-affected going. The quick backup indicates stable confidence, and Liam Blanch's retention is positive.
The second placing at this track over 1000m shows she handles the circuit, though the step up to 1515m is a query. Barrier 6 provides tactical flexibility to settle midfield with cover, which suits the likely moderate-fast tempo.
The narrow second at Inverell over 1400m shows he's in career-best form, while his 6th at Lismore over 1526m proves he handles the distance. While the soft 7 track is a query (0 placings from 2 soft starts), his heavy track placing suggests adaptability.
- 1st3ReleasethewolvesRaymond Spokes$3.70
- 2nd2Miss Midas TouchStephen Cummins$2.50
- 3rd1Adeel It's A StealLuke Rolls$4.40
- 4th5RelievedLeanne Boyd$81.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Releasethewolves | 6 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Miss Midas Touch | 3 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Adeel It's A Steal | 1 | Luke Rolls | Jake Hull | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Relieved | 5 | Leanne Boyd | Terry Evans | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Cassini | 2 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms L Sheppard | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Angelinthenightsky | 4 | Jeff Kehoe | J Kehoe | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Mr Square Pants | 7 | Liam Blanch | Colt Prosser | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Traveller | 8 | Ms L Sheppard | 55.5kg |
Coffs Harbour Bearing Centre Mdn Plate
The filly has proven soft track ability with a third placing from two starts, and her inside barrier aligns perfectly with the track bias favouring positions 1-6.
Gettin' Up represents the classic 'stable confidence' play with top weight and ideal barrier draw. While the complete absence of form data creates uncertainty, the combination of barrier, weight allocation, and jockey booking suggests this debut runner has been prepared to win first-up.
Hot Fizz is the speculative third selection based on second-up positioning and gear changes that may unlock improvement. The wide barrier is problematic given the inside bias, but the gear changes (removing tongue control bit, adding tongue tie) suggest the stable is addressing breathing issues.
The top weight of 59kg matches Gettin' Up, suggesting the stable rates this debut runner highly. Barrier 7 provides tactical flexibility to settle midfield in the likely moderate-fast tempo, and Raymond Spokes brings valuable country racing experience. The weight allocation and jockey booking suggest this isn't just a 'run for experience' debut.
- 1st8Scarlet Monarch$1.60
- 2nd2Gettin' UpLuke Rolls$3.70
- 3rd1Cluster's GeneralRaymond Spokes$7.00
- 4th3RecluseJon Grisedale$11.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Scarlet Monarch | 4 | G McFarlane | 55.5kg | $1.60 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Gettin' Up | 1 | Luke Rolls | Sally Taylor | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Cluster's General | 7 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Recluse | 5 | Jon Grisedale | John Higgins | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Hot Fizz | 8 | Jeff Kehoe | Terry Evans | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Winter Storm | 6 | Donna Grisedale | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Evil Lover | 2 | Sally Taylor | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Cook My Goose | 3 | Sally Taylor | 55.5kg |
Watson Caravans / Geoff King Motors Mdn Plate
Temple Bells presents as the value overlay in this maiden despite being first up. Her class edge is undeniable - she's been competitive in Class 1 company with 5 placings from 16 career starts, now dropping back to maiden grade. The soft track suits her wet-track profile (1-1-3 on heavy), and the inside barrier is crucial on this surface. The 55kg weight and significant class drop outweigh first-up concerns.
Miss Graysea offers excellent each-way value as the proven course specialist. The soft track suits her profile (0-1-1 from 5 starts), and her recent Ballina second shows she's racing into form. While the last-start 11th is concerning, that was at 1400m on good ground - today's 1215m on soft at her home track is ideal.
Willie Sunshine is the speculative play based purely on gear changes and soft track specialization. Every one of his 7 career starts has been on soft ground, making him uniquely suited to today's Soft 7 surface. The blinkers coming off and winkers going on first time suggests trainer Jason Reilly has identified the key to improvement. Barrier 3 is ideal for his likely forward position, and the 3kg claim brings him down to 56kg. However, 0 wins from 7 starts is a major concern, and he needs significant improvement to threaten these.
He's proven at the exact 1215m distance with a third placing, and barrier 4 provides tactical options. However, the complete lack of soft track experience (0:0-0-0) is a major concern on today's Soft 7 surface, and his last-start 11th is poor form. The 59kg top weight is also a burden.
- 1st7Miss GrayseaJon Grisedale$2.80
- 2nd8Temple BellsEmily Farr$3.20
- 3rd6LykosLuke Rolls$7.00
- 4th3Willie SunshineGrady Spokes$10.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Miss Graysea | 5 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Temple Bells | 2 | Emily Farr | Colin Hughes | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Lykos | 6 | Luke Rolls | G Prosser | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Willie Sunshine | 3 | Grady Spokes | Jason Reilly | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Cold Fusion | 7 | Liam Blanch | R N Godbolt | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Hazpride | 8 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Baby Ryan | 4 | B D Bellamy | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | William's Smile | 1 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 55kg |
AJ Civil Projects Hcp (C2)
Teser presents as the strongest winning chance based on pure form analysis. His soft track record (1-4-1 from 9 starts) is excellent for today's Soft 7 surface. The 11-day backup from a close 2nd at Grafton shows he's race-fit and in form. While barrier 11 and 60kg are concerns, Coffs Harbour's fair, flowing 1700m circuit with a 400m straight gives him time to work into position.
Golden Copper rates as the second-best winning chance with strong recent form including two wins from her last five starts. Her Coffs Harbour record (1-1-0 from 3 starts) provides a significant track advantage that many rivals lack. The second-up timing is ideal after a 22-day freshen-up, and while her historical second-up record shows 0 wins from 3 starts, her recent form trajectory suggests improvement. The barrier 6 draw is perfect for this fair, flowing track, allowing jockey Peter Graham to position her ideally.
The 67-day spell is a concern, but his historical first-up statistics (0-2-2 from 5 starts) suggest he can perform fresh. The gear changes removing blinkers and tongue control while adding tongue tie indicate trainer T Fletcher is experimenting to find improvement after a disappointing last start. His Coffs Harbour record (0-1-1 from 4 starts) shows he handles the track, and his soft track form (0-3-1 from 13 starts) suits today's Soft 7.
Her Coffs Harbour record (1-2-0 from 9 starts) is excellent and provides crucial track knowledge. The poor last start can be forgiven as she may have needed the run.
- 1st2Golden CopperPeter Graham$3.50
- 2nd7The AmbassadorStephen Cummins$31.00
- 3rd1TeserGrady Spokes$2.10
- 4th10Ausbred YahooRaymond Spokes$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Golden Copper | 6 | Peter Graham | Fleur Henley | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | The Ambassador | 2 | Stephen Cummins | Sally Taylor | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Teser | 11 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 60kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Ausbred Yahoo | 10 | Raymond Spokes | N Mayfield-Smith | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Shoot The Diva | 4 | Luke Rolls | Fleur Henley | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Allberin | 3 | Jeff Kehoe | Fleur Henley | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Noble Missile | 7 | Jett Newman | T Fletcher | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Charles Rennie | 9 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms L Sheppard | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ta Set Neferu | 5 | Jon Grisedale | T S Howlett | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Prince Rupert | 8 | R J Agnew | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Bondi Prophet | 1 | R J Agnew | 55kg |
Coffs Harbour Hardwoods (Bm50)
Seething Chuck presents as the strongest winning chance based on pure form analysis. The class drop from BM58 to BM50 is substantial, and his proven wet track credentials (3 soft wins, heavy track placings) suit the Soft 7 conditions perfectly. While lacking Coffs Harbour experience, his provincial track record and tactical speed from barrier 6 should see him positioned ideally in what shapes as a moderate tempo race.
Venom Wolf's course specialisation makes him a serious winning threat. His last-start victory at this exact track and distance on Soft 6 is the standout form reference for today's conditions. The gelding clearly handles Coffs Harbour's configuration (1-3-0 from 8 starts) and the 1615m trip suits perfectly. The class drop from BM58 to BM50 is significant, and Spokes' 3kg claim brings him down to just 55kg. While the wide barrier and 21-day break present minor concerns, his proven ability to win fresh and track familiarity give him every chance.
The significant class drop from BM66 to BM50 is a major positive, and his recent form shows consistency with a narrow second and a Heavy 8 win. The barrier 7 draw suits perfectly for settling midfield, and Newman's claim brings him down to a competitive 56.5kg.
While rising in class from Class 2 to BM50 and carrying top weight (60.5kg) are concerns, his recent placings in similar company suggest he's competitive at this level. The barrier 4 draw is a significant advantage, allowing tactical positioning in what shapes as a moderate tempo.
- 1st5Venom WolfGrady Spokes$3.30
- 2nd2Mammoth MountainGabrielle Johnston$7.50
- 3rd12Tidler's WishStephen Cummins$17.00
- 4th3Seething ChuckEmily Farr$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Venom Wolf | 13 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mammoth Mountain | 14 | Gabrielle Johnston | P J Cunningham | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Tidler's Wish | 1 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Seething Chuck | 6 | Emily Farr | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Thirteenth Man | 10 | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $21.00 | |
| 6th | 15 | Dodgeball | 9 | Colt Prosser | 56kg | $21.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Eastowin | 15 | Serg Lisnyy | Cathy Chapman | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Highland Mirage | 4 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Battledance | 7 | Jett Newman | Ms J Lynch | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 13 | Endangered Species | 12 | Peter Graham | Cathy Chapman | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Firealarm | 5 | Liam Blanch | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Lampkin Lane | 3 | Jeff Kehoe | Shane Everson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | West Cork | 2 | Nathan Evans | Mitch Faulkner | 63.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Down The Kooka | 8 | Jon Grisedale | T S Howlett | 61kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tycoon Lad | 11 | Ms L Selby | 59kg |
Wyong Rugby League Group (Bm50)
Miss Indi presents as the strongest winning chance based on pure form metrics. While stepping up in class, her last-start 3rd in Class 1 company shows she can handle this level. The Soft 7 track suits her profile with proven wet-track ability.
Typhoon Neta is the track specialist in this field with a proven 40% win rate at Coffs Harbour including 2 victories. Her distance record is strong with 3 placings from 9 starts at 1000m. The tongue tie addition first time suggests connections expect improvement. Strong each-way proposition.
Brazen Brando represents the class drop angle with significant merit. His barrier 5 draw is perfect for a forward runner on a track showing 33% leader win rate. The soft track suits his profile with proven wet-track ability. While his overall record is modest, the class relief and tactical advantage make him a genuine winning chance. The gear changes suggest connections believe he's ready to fire fresh.
Second up from a spell with a strong second-up record (2 placings from 3 starts) suggests she'll be fitter and more competitive today.
- 1st6Lord AkomeedLiam Blanch$19.00
- 2nd8Miss IndiRaymond Spokes$4.40
- 3rd4Brazen BrandoEmily Farr$4.60
- 4th1Cutting EdgeJett Newman$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lord Akomeed | 8 | Liam Blanch | R N Godbolt | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Miss Indi | 4 | Raymond Spokes | P J Cunningham | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Brazen Brando | 5 | Emily Farr | B M Lazzarini | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Cutting Edge | 9 | Jett Newman | Ms J Lynch | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Golden Galaxy | 3 | Ms M De Gonneville | 57kg | $20.00 | |
| 6th | 12 | Wokou | 1 | Serg Lisnyy | P J Cunningham | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Kirona Storm | 6 | Hollie Hull | Daniel Stanley | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Beebee | 10 | Jon Grisedale | T M Whittington | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Daulton | 7 | Peter Graham | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Miss Mazerati | 13 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Typhoon Neta | 2 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 9 | Miss Molokai | 11 | Stephen Cummins | Sally Taylor | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Amalfi Amore | 12 | Leanne Boyd | Terry Evans | 59.5kg |
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