★ Top pick4th
7Mover And Shaker
Soft experience (2:0-0-1) suits conditions; first-up record includes placing. Strong each-way chance in moderate tempo suiting on-pace settling.
New South Wales · Sunday 1 March 2026
Sapphire Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Sapphire Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/813%
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Top pick placed7/888%
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Tura Beach Country Club Showcase Mdn Hcp
13:15 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner3. EltrumSP $4.20
2nd pickScratched
8Prairie Legend
Recent Sapphire Coast 4th on soft shows suitability despite no wins. Value place chance if tempo suits late finish.
3rd pickScratched
5Inchyra
Barrier 5 suits inside bias, moderate-fast tempo aids midfield map. Clear top pick in maiden volatility.
Value pick3rd
1Don Man
Trainer-jockey 30% strike signals intent; likely leader in moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st3EltrumAmy Mc Lucas$4.20
- 2nd6FarsainBrock Ryan$7.00
- 3rd1Don ManDamon Budler$7.00
- 4th7Mover And ShakerChad Lever$1.85
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Eltrum | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Farsain | 7 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Don Man | 3 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mover And Shaker | 4 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 55kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 4 | Impending Charm | 8 | Louise Day | Joseph Ible | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Bellacapo | 2 | Richard Bensley | Aaron Clarke | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Inchyra | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Prairie Legend | 6 | J Rolfe | 55kg |
Merimbula RSL Showcase Hcp (C3)
13:50 local1000mClass 3$30,000
Winner5. Christmas StarSP $4.60
★ Top pick3rd
2All Adore
Barrier 5 suits inside bias and likely fast tempo favouring on-pace midfielders at Sapphire Coast sprint.
2nd pickWon
5Christmas Star
Soft track record solid, fitness assured after run 13 days ago. Reliable for exotics despite modest win strike.
3rd pickScratched
6Girls Weekend
Barrier 1 a massive draw advantage on inside-biased Sapphire Coast sprint start, recent win/3rd shows fitness and form upswing. Nasal strip could unlock more; soft track query but good ground dominant.
Value pick2nd
1Iowna Benz
Likely leader maps well in fast tempo.
- 1st5Christmas StarPierre Boudvillain$4.60
- 2nd1Iowna BenzJean Van Overmeire$3.90
- 3rd2All AdoreCoriah Keatings$1.80
- 4th4Boom In The DarkAlysha Collett$12.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Christmas Star | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Iowna Benz | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | All Adore | 5 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Boom In The Dark | 6 | Alysha Collett | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Helluva Teen | 4 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 57kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Girls Weekend | 1 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Falcon Gold | 4 | N J Osborne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Drama Dodger | 7 | G G Kirkup | 55kg |
BAM Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Plate
14:25 local1400mMaiden$40,000
Winner12. Classic TouchSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
12Classic Touch
Barrier 9 ideal for midfield settling in fast tempo on leader-favouring track. Alysha Collett upgrade boosts chances. Soft 7 unproven but class edge over rivals.
2nd pick3rd
9Dunna Runna
Barrier 4 allows forward settling to exploit 30% leader win-rate bias on Soft 7. Guymer/Seib 27% combo reliable. 1400m suits progression despite no wins. Form edges older rivals in low-reliability maiden.
3rd pick6th
13Raining Violets
Second up today suits pattern. Budler/Potter 30% combo strong signal. Wide draw tests but long straight/Sapphire fairness helps closers in fast tempo. Soft unproven but recent fitness trumps.
Value pick4th
4Exceed Success
Barrier 2 perfect for leader bias/fast tempo. Stewart stable reliable provincials. Soft limited but map/weight relief key positives in volatile maiden.
- 1st12Classic TouchAlysha Collett$1.80
- 2nd10Navajo CodeGrant Buckley$51.00
- 3rd9Dunna RunnaShaun Guymer$7.00
- 4th4Exceed SuccessJean Van Overmeire$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Classic Touch | 9 | Alysha Collett | Scott Collings | 56.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Navajo Code | 6 | Grant Buckley | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Dunna Runna | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Exceed Success | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Jamie Stewart | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Aerial Response | 1 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Raining Violets | 13 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 2 | C'mon Wicksy | 5 | Quayde Krogh | Rob Potter | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Extremely Exciting | 10 | Jessica Brookes | N F Gardner | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Rawano | 7 | Louise Day | Gary Crossley | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Bedouin Bear | 12 | Amy Mc Lucas | Michael Gatty | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Edika | 3 | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Menacing Kaiser | 8 | Robyn Freeman | Matthew J Stephens | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Wire To Wire | 11 | J Rolfe | 59kg |
2 Good Landscapes Super Mdn Showcase Plate
15:00 local1200mMaiden$50,000
Winner8. Gaelic GemSP $1.65
★ Top pick3rd
3Ol' Mate Coop
Recent runs show fitness and wet track affinity (heavy record 3:0-2-1), suits fast tempo from midfield.
2nd pickWon
8Gaelic Gem
Fast tempo suits midfield settling.
3rd pickScratched
7Rubilace
Recent 5th after strong closing, peak fitness post 3-day backup. Wide draw tests in leader bias but strong finisher suits long straight.
Value pick5th
10North Star Miss
Value debutant first up from strong stable (T Bateup), barrier 5 suits bias. Limited form (1 poor run) but proxy strong: trainer/jockey combo, fitness from spell, heavy exposure suits soft 7.
- 1st8Gaelic GemJean Van Overmeire$1.65
- 2nd1Setta IconRobyn Freeman$11.00
- 3rd3Ol' Mate CoopGrant Buckley$3.40
- 4th2Leon RubenChad Lever$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Gaelic Gem | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 56.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 1 | Setta Icon | 8 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Mountney | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ol' Mate Coop | 4 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Leon Ruben | 7 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | North Star Miss | 5 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Lindos | 2 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Landmark Lady | 6 | Louise Day | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Zoufection | 9 | Shaun Guymer | Joseph Ible | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Millie's Memory | 1 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Dale | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rubilace | 10 | Ms T Bateup | 57kg |
Club Sapphire Merimbula Showcase (Bm66)
15:40 local1200mBenchmark 66$30,000
Winner8. Jazz All KnightSP $3.80
★ Top pick2nd
4Ischyros
Sapphire Coast winner suits leaders bias (30% win rate) on 1200m chute start. Fast tempo favours forward runners; recent 2nd on heavy shows adaptability despite soft limitations. Best class drop form aligns with track galloping nature.
2nd pickWon
8Jazz All Knight
Recent placings at Sapphire Coast including close 2nd on Soft 6. Light 54kg suits, barrier 6 ideal for leaders advantage on fair galloping track. Fast tempo may suit on-pace settling despite BM66 rise.
3rd pick7th
2Tidal Rush
Class dropper with prior BM66 win at this track/distance. Recent 3rd at Albury post-spell shows fitness; wide draw challengeable but leaders bias & chute start minimises.
Value pick3rd
9Miss Scoop
Barrier 3 perfect for leaders bias; first-time gear + class fit creates overlay opportunity in upset-prone country BM66.
- 1st8Jazz All KnightClaire Ramsbotham$3.80
- 2nd4IschyrosNick Heywood$2.40
- 3rd9Miss ScoopAlysha Collett$10.00
- 4th5Missile LeaderBlaike Mc Dougall$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Jazz All Knight | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ischyros | 2 | Nick Heywood | Scott Collings | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Miss Scoop | 3 | Alysha Collett | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Missile Leader | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Walk Up Start | 1 | Coriah Keatings | M D Kelley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Your Not The Boss | 8 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 62.5kg | $9.50 | |
| 7th | 2 | Tidal Rush | 9 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Luke Pepper | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Dolzino | 4 | Dale Cole | Ms L Davies | 57kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Denial | 5 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Shyamalan | 10 | Matthew Kelley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Big Steve | 11 | Anita Walder | 55kg |
Bega Freight Centre Showcase (Bm58)
16:15 local1400mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner11. SablonneuseSP $4.60
★ Top pick2nd
1Cossack Warrior
Recent Wagga 2nd proves 1400m fitness, dropping in class enhances chances despite soft record. Fast tempo suits strong finisher over pure leaders.
2nd pickScratched
4Kitty Okay
Local track exposure positive despite wide draw. Fast tempo may suit midfield map, class rise offset by superior finishing strength.
Value pickScratched
10Rangatira
Value roughy with solid local record (4:1-1-0 track, 2:1-1-0 T/D) and recent competitive 2nd.
- 1st11SablonneuseBrock Ryan$4.60
- 2nd1Cossack WarriorPierre Boudvillain$3.20
- 3rd9Star EmpireJean Van Overmeire$10.00
- 4th12SpieleRochelle Wedrat-Kroezen$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sablonneuse | 9 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cossack Warrior | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Luke Pepper | 61.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Star Empire | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | G G Kirkup | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Spiele | 3 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Ms L Bundy | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Hurricane Coni | 5 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Too Darn Sassy | 11 | Grant Buckley | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Showtime Maggie | 16 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Brutal Eyes | 10 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Kelley | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Kitty Okay | 15 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Chairman's List | 2 | R Cole | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Rager | 7 | Damon Budler | Becky Byrne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Faberge Tzar | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Andrew Perdon | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ocean's Jen | 12 | Nick Heywood | Andrew Perdon | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Rangatira | 6 | J Rolfe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Wrong Footed | 14 | Rob Potter | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Splendid Magnus | 14 | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Vinari | 13 | N J Olive | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Iconique | 2 | N J Olive | 56.5kg |
Evergreen Turf SERA Country Championships Qualifier (C5)
16:50 local1400mClass 5$150,000
Winner7. VermicellaSP $9.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Canadian Ruler
Despite topweight, class suitability and recent dominance outweigh minor spell gap.
2nd pick10th
15Rose Aye
High place strike (73%), improving trend, soft form solid. Fast tempo suits strong finisher on galloping Sapphire Coast track.
3rd pick11th
4Everido
Everido fits second-up pattern (3:1-1-0), high soft suitability, recent BM72 win. Barrier 2 exploits neutral draw, distance proven (8 starts). Consistent form trend suits fast tempo where midfielders can finish strongly on fair Sapphire Coast layout.
Value pickScratched
12Cando Attitude
- 1st7VermicellaQuayde Krogh$9.00
- 2nd1Canadian RulerNick Heywood$6.50
- 3rd8BengalJean Van Overmeire$41.00
- 4th3CougarsCoriah Keatings$61.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Vermicella | 6 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Canadian Ruler | 3 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bengal | 17 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Cougars | 4 | Coriah Keatings | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Hell Of A Fox | 13 | Brock Ryan | Luke Pepper | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Mighty Myrtle | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Alottosay | 1 | Louise Day | B L Adams | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Martini Mumma | 5 | Richard Bensley | Matthew Dale | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Xcessive Force | 18 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Rose Aye | 9 | Amy Mc Lucas | Matthew Dale | 54kg | $2.45 |
| 11th | 4 | Everido | 2 | Alysha Collett | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 18 | She Within | 19 | D A Williams | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 13th | 5 | Lambay | 12 | Grant Buckley | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 2 | My Last Hooray | 20 | Mathew Cahill | F S Cleary | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 15th | 9 | Kreon | 11 | Winona Costin | D A Williams | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 16th | 6 | Urafiki | 15 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Silent Impact | 16 | Jack Martin | Matthew Kelley | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Cando Attitude | 14 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Sir Franklin | 10 | Ms L Davies | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Graceful Ellen | 8 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55.5kg |
Joseph Jones Racing Country Boosted Showcase (Bm58)
17:30 local1600mBenchmark 58$35,000
Winner6. Fire And GemstoneSP $14.00
★ Top pick2nd
3Star Bling
Recent BM58 win on soft here, soft record 6:1-1-0 ideal for Soft 7. Midfield map perfect for fast tempo on galloping track. Barrier 12 manageable at 1600m.
2nd pick6th
10Incantata
Incantata in career-best form with two wins and a second in last three BM50s, distance proven 13:2-2-0. Barrier 3 ideal for inside bias, light 55.5kg suits. Soft record solid 10:2-1-0. Fast tempo suits strong finisher from good gate.
3rd pick5th
5Mystic Diva
Mystic Diva fresh off BM58 1600m win two back, solid track exposure 7:0-2-2 and soft form 9:1-2-3. Barrier 6 perfect for inside bias and midfield map in fast tempo. Recent fitness edge over older rivals.
Value pick8th
12Never Lose Faith
Barrier 5, 52kg perfect for Soft 7 long straight.
- 1st6Fire And GemstoneJessica Brookes$14.00
- 2nd3Star BlingShaun Guymer$6.00
- 3rd1Straight FireClaire Ramsbotham$5.00
- 4th13CinephileJean Van Overmeire$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fire And Gemstone | 8 | Jessica Brookes | C Hensler | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Star Bling | 12 | Shaun Guymer | N J Olive | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Straight Fire | 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | Todd Smart | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Cinephile | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | G G Kirkup | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Mystic Diva | 6 | Quayde Krogh | G G Kirkup | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Incantata | 3 | Louise Day | N J Olive | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Colorado Sun | 13 | Alysha Collett | K Dryden & L Snowden | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Never Lose Faith | 5 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Ms L Bundy | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Turn Left | 10 | Grant Buckley | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Sanzeno | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Wish You Were Here | 9 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Darken | 7 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ample Time | 12 | Martin Guenther | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Go Gazza | 2 | Amy Mc Lucas | Cindy Pearson | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Odyssey Man | 12 | Anita Walder | 55kg |
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