The three-year-old gelding appears to be improving and draws well to settle in a good position. Despite being winless, the form line and track familiarity make him the standout chance.
New South Wales · Friday 8 May 2026
Coffs Harbour tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 10 races at Coffs Harbour. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Book Your Tour At Oak Tree Mdn Plate
Immortal Storm brings the best form credentials with three placings from four starts, including narrow defeats at similar levels.
King's Eye represents the unknown quantity with a recent trial win and strong connections. The Bayliss/Dunn combination has good strike rates, and the barrier draw allows for a forward position. However, debut runners on heavy tracks carry significant risk.
Charlies offers value as a second-up runner who placed at this venue last start. The filly should improve from her first-up run and gets a good draw to position handy.
- 1st2Immortal StormDanny Peisley$3.50
- 2nd3Markwell TopsortLuke Rolls$3.60
- 3rd9ScramblingStephen Cummins$7.50
- 4th5CharliesRaymond Spokes$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Immortal Storm | 2 | Danny Peisley | Scott Henley | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Markwell Topsort | 4 | Luke Rolls | Joseph Burges | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Scrambling | 7 | Stephen Cummins | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Charlies | 5 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | King's Eye | 3 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Dijon Autre | 1 | Olivia Dalton | Jake Hull | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Exceeva | 6 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Casa Mia | 3 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | New Beginnings | 7 | Jason Reilly | 57kg |
Oak Tree Group Super Mdn Plate
The consistent placings and forward racing style suit Coffs Harbour's position-favouring bias. Despite being winless, the form suggests he's ready to break through.
Poetic Angel brings consistency and improvement potential second up. The strong Bayliss/Dunn combination and good barrier position enhance her chances of finally breaking through for a maiden win.
Her close second first up at Armidale and previous heavy track placing suggest she can handle today's conditions. The 2kg weight advantage and improving form profile make her an attractive value proposition despite the wide barrier.
- 1st5SunvoltStephen Traecey$2.30
- 2nd2He Is The KissKarl Zechner$4.40
- 3rd6Cherry JubileeKacie Adams$6.00
- 4th7Hillbilly HippieLuke Rolls$3.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sunvolt | 4 | Stephen Traecey | D L Matts | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | He Is The Kiss | 7 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Cherry Jubilee | 2 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Hillbilly Hippie | 6 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Pressipitating | 3 | Olivia Dalton | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | In And Away | 1 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Run To The Hills | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Ms L Sheppard | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Encryptix | 3 | Jon Grisedale | G McFarlane | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Poetic Angel | 5 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Exceeva | 9 | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg |
TAB Venue Mode (Bm58)
Redadel presents as the most logical winner despite the class rise. His recent Class 1 victory over 2105m at Tuncurry shows he handles the distance, and his strong record at 2200m+ (4:1-2-0) is compelling. The Spokes/Bellamy combination has been consistent, and while the heavy track is a concern, his soft track form (1 win from 4) suggests adaptability. The class rise is significant but his upward trajectory and distance suitability make him the standout.
Bonfidelity represents excellent value with her perfect heavy track record being the standout credential. While the sample size is small, her heavy track win shows she can handle the conditions. The Peisley booking suggests stable confidence.
- 1st7BonfidelityDanny Peisley$4.80
- 2nd12Giddy Gan's JoyJason Taylor$5.00
- 3rd13My PepperjackOlivia Dalton$9.00
- 4th6Alabama GirlJett Newman$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bonfidelity | 7 | Danny Peisley | P J Cunningham | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Giddy Gan's Joy | 6 | Jason Taylor | S Foster | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | My Pepperjack | 2 | Olivia Dalton | Sally Taylor | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Alabama Girl | 9 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Castel Trosino | 8 | Damien Boche | T A Commerford | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Rock The Machine | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | Cathy Chapman | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Got An Inspiration | 3 | Raymond Spokes | Joanna Methven | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Sir Zino | 1 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Redadel | 5 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Let's Do It Again | 5 | A J Edmonds | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Will To Excel | 10 | James Ponsonby | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hurricane Rosie | 2 | Luke Rolls | S B Laming | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Nature Boy | 4 | Ms L Selby | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Bright The Sun | 5 | S B Lee | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kiss'n Dance | 3 | Fleur Henley | 57kg |
Final Stage Selling Now Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
Three placings from four starts shows reliability, and the good barrier draw should see him settle in an ideal position.
The significant class drop and recent close fifth at Grafton indicate she's ready to break through.
- 1st5Moonlight DivaGrady Spokes$3.60
- 2nd6Play It CoolPoppie Gorton$26.00
- 3rd13Virginia BreezesAndrew Gibbons$6.00
- 4th1Foxy ArtistJake Bayliss$2.45
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Moonlight Diva | 5 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Play It Cool | 4 | Poppie Gorton | B D Bellamy | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Virginia Breezes | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | L J Clapham | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Foxy Artist | 3 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 11 | Soofree | 1 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Varazze | 2 | Archie Mc Colm | Joseph Burges | 52.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Steffiewah | 7 | Luke Rolls | Paul Snowden | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Dancing Tilda | 5 | Danny Peisley | Aiden St Vincent | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Cedar Dreams | 12 | R T Dawson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Gaelic Reward | 9 | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sheriff's Star | 12 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pacific Reel | 1 | Noriyuki Masuda | Shannon Manwarring | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shamolatte | 8 | Bailie Baker | L J Clapham | 53.5kg |
Carlton Dry Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
The filly has shown consistent improvement and maps perfectly to settle forward from barrier 3.
- 1st4Permission DeniedPoppie Gorton$4.80
- 2nd7BeeareteeNoriyuki Masuda$2.90
- 3rd3AustralasiaKirk Matheson$4.80
- 4th12Tara KodaJustin P Stanley$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Permission Denied | 5 | Poppie Gorton | Wayne S Lawson | 53.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Beearetee | 2 | Noriyuki Masuda | Shane Everson | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Australasia | 1 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 12 | Tara Koda | 7 | Justin P Stanley | J D Shelton | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | High Voltage | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | Paul Snowden | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Graceful Warrior | 4 | Jason Taylor | A Parramore | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Rudimentary | 3 | Olivia Dalton | Ms V McLennan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sinatra | 2 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Archie Maximus | 1 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Shine Like It Does | 10 | Luke Rolls | J D Shelton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Steel Rain | 7 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Our Sparky | 6 | Bailie Baker | Owen Glue | 53kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cool Az Aletta | 9 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | King Soleil | 4 | Craig Ruttley | 55kg |
Oak Tree Retirement At Coffs (Bm82)
Baby Ryan stands out as the most reliable option with a perfect heavy track record and a last-start win at this venue in identical conditions. The class rise is a concern, but his progressive improvement and track/condition suitability make him the logical choice.
Resurrected offers excellent value with his perfect heavy track record and proven ability at this level. The inside barrier suits his racing pattern, though the top weight and potential pace pressure are concerns.
Supreme Command brings strong heavy track credentials and local track knowledge, having won here previously. His heavy track record is impressive, and the Bennett partnership has been successful.
Yendy represents value with first-time blinkers and a strong trainer/jockey partnership. Her recent form shows consistency with multiple placings, and the gear change could provide the improvement needed. However, her heavy track record is concerning, and the wide barrier creates tactical challenges.
- 1st4House Of CardsLuke Rolls$4.40
- 2nd2Baby RyanGrady Spokes$1.65
- 3rd3Supreme CommandMatthew Bennett$15.00
- 4th9BowJon Grisedale$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | House Of Cards | 3 | Luke Rolls | B J Dodson | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Baby Ryan | 5 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55.5kg | $1.65 |
| 3rd | 3 | Supreme Command | 1 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Bow | 6 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Yendy | 7 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Xtra Approval | 4 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Resurrected | 2 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 60kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Peony | 10 | Jason Reilly | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Prancing With Fire | 5 | Fleur Henley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Flying Bat | 3 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 55kg |
Golden Years Gallop (Bm58)
Mammoth Mountain stands out as the heavy track specialist with an outstanding record of 3 wins from 9 heavy starts. Most importantly, he won his last start at this exact track on Heavy 8 conditions, demonstrating current form and track suitability. The significant class drop from BM66 to BM58 provides a crucial advantage, while his proven record at Coffs Harbour (1-2-0) adds confidence. The inside barrier is ideal for heavy conditions.
Zou Big Boy brings an impressive heavy track record of 3 wins from 4 starts, making him perfectly suited to today's Heavy 8 conditions. His recent second at Grafton shows he's in good form, and the class drop provides an edge. However, the 54-day gap and wide barrier are concerns on a heavy track that favors inside runners.
Highland Hustle offers value based on her proven ability at this track and distance, having won here previously. The strong jockey combination and recent form provide confidence, though her heavy track inexperience is a concern.
- 1st13Queen Of TayronaYvette Lewis$4.80
- 2nd9Born To Be AliveKarl Zechner$14.00
- 3rd4GavinArchie Mc Colm$8.50
- 4th11Highland HustleJon Grisedale$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Queen Of Tayrona | 6 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Born To Be Alive | 8 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Gavin | 1 | Archie Mc Colm | Jordan Lee | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Highland Hustle | 4 | Jon Grisedale | John Higgins | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Whatsthetimemrwolf | 3 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mammoth Mountain | 2 | Olivia Dalton | P J Cunningham | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Kiss'n Dance | 9 | Luke Rolls | Fleur Henley | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Zhongxin Koala | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Allan Chau | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Zou Big Boy | 7 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms L Selby | 62kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Stranglehold | 4 | Luke Rolls | Richard Laming | 63.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Redadel | 9 | B D Bellamy | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Australasia | 3 | Daniel Bowen | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Nay Pee Cee | 11 | G McFarlane | 58.5kg |
Retirement Your Way (Bm58)
Last start winner returning to scene of triumph with excellent heavy track credentials. Won impressively here two weeks ago and drops significantly in weight. The combination of proven wet track ability, strong recent form, and track familiarity makes her the standout despite the wide barrier.
First up specialist dropping in class with strong wet track credentials. The combination of fresh legs, class drop, and proven first up ability makes her a strong each-way chance despite the long spell. Her heavy track form and good barrier position are key advantages.
Progressive mare stepping up from maiden success with perfect local record. Her last start win here on heavy track shows she handles conditions, and the good barrier draw aids her chances. The class rise is a concern but her upward trajectory suggests she can handle it.
The wide draw on a leader-biased track makes this a challenging assignment despite the class and light weight. Represents value if she can overcome the map.
- 1st1Wanjina RoseGrady Spokes$3.60
- 2nd3Rethink ItGabrielle Johnston$13.00
- 3rd8LolitaRaymond Spokes$5.50
- 4th10Evil LoverLuke Rolls$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Wanjina Rose | 6 | Grady Spokes | Daniel Wheeler | 61.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rethink It | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | T J Vidler | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lolita | 4 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Evil Lover | 10 | Luke Rolls | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Vetoed | 3 | Kirk Matheson | D W Dwane | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Our Sparky | 5 | Danny Peisley | Owen Glue | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Releasethewolves | 2 | Karl Zechner | B D Bellamy | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Little Prophet | 8 | Olivia Dalton | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Ourlegseleven | 1 | Damien Boche | Ms S Pepper | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Pretty Shamrock | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Glam | 4 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Salma's Star | 2 | Jon Grisedale | G McFarlane | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | High Voltage | 1 | Paul Snowden | 59.5kg |
Luxury Abounds At Oak Tree (Bm58)
The inside barrier is crucial at position-biased Coffs Harbour, and his recent form shows genuine ability with wins at Gold Coast and Murwillumbah.
Fall For Autumn is the standout heavy track performer with a perfect record on the going. His recent 2nd at this track shows he's in good form, and his overall track record here is excellent. The class rise is a concern, but his heavy track specialization gives him a significant edge in these conditions.
However, the wide barrier and poor heavy track record are major concerns, making this a speculative value play.
- 1st4TribbianiGrady Spokes$11.00
- 2nd13Venom WolfRaymond Spokes$6.50
- 3rd3Barcelona ExpressArchie Mc Colm$6.50
- 4th8Under Twenty TwoDanny Peisley$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Tribbiani | 2 | Grady Spokes | Allan Chau | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Venom Wolf | 3 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Barcelona Express | 5 | Archie Mc Colm | D L Matts | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Under Twenty Two | 8 | Danny Peisley | A Parramore | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Fall For Autumn | 6 | Karl Zechner | B D Bellamy | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 1 | In The Fine Print | 7 | Olivia Dalton | L J Clapham | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Set To Prophet | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms L Selby | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 17 | Reel Torque | 4 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Better Not Bitter | 1 | Kirk Matheson | Owen Glue | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Stoinka | 2 | Yvette Lewis | D W Dwane | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cardsharp | 9 | N Mayfield-Smith | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Storm Merchant | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Whispering Rupert | 16 | G McFarlane | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Super Jaie | 13 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bondi Prophet | 7 | R J Agnew | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Prince Rupert | 17 | R J Agnew | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Barron | 8 | Ms S Pepper | 56kg |
Spritely Seniors Sprint Country Boosted Hcp (C3)
Rentessis presents as the standout despite being first up from a long spell. His last start win at Corowa was impressive, and the significant class drop from BM62 to Class 3 is a major positive. The addition of blinkers and good barrier position enhance his chances on the heavy track.
- 1st4Boambee BeachKarl Zechner$3.90
- 2nd6InlandaJett Newman$3.30
- 3rd10The LupercalJustin P Stanley$10.00
- 4th9Critical TimeGrady Spokes$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Boambee Beach | 8 | Karl Zechner | B D Bellamy | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Inlanda | 2 | Jett Newman | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | The Lupercal | 5 | Justin P Stanley | D B Campbell | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Critical Time | 4 | Grady Spokes | Scott Henley | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Kemal | 7 | Stephen Cummins | Daniel Wheeler | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Secret Statement | 6 | Damien Boche | Amy Usher | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Rentessis | 3 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 17 | Time And Rhythm | 1 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Barron | 9 | Jake Bayliss | Ms S Pepper | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Powder Man | 18 | Donna Grisedale | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Gaylord | 10 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Dance Gavin Dance | 8 | Owen Glue | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Prestige Pak | 6 | Luke Rolls | Jordan Lee | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Back On De Quo | 16 | Archie Mc Colm | S B Lee | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Personal Space | 17 | Andrew Gibbons | Ms C Rode | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | West Germany | 3 | Poppie Gorton | Ms L Sheppard | 52kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Picupstixx | 13 | Wayne S Lawson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Bondi Prophet | 2 | R J Agnew | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Prince Rupert | 15 | R J Agnew | 55kg |
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