Melbourne Cup Day

Race 1 – 1:00PM GHA SAPPHIRE COAST MAIDEN PLATE (908 METRES)
Tip – 1 BATTLESCAR
Race 2 – 1:40PM COMPLEAT ANGLER AND CAMPING WORLD MERIMBULA CLASS 2 PLATE (1408 METRES)
Tip – 1 CLIFF
Race 3 – 2:15PM MERIMBULA REALTY MAIDEN PLATE (1608 METRES)
Tip – 3 PLUCKA PONY
Race 4 – 3:30PM ITI THE DESIGN PINE BENCHMARK 53 HANDICAP (1608 METRES)
Tip – 2 SMILING AT SHADOWS
Race 5 – 4:15PM ROBERT SMITH HOMEMAKERS/THE SLEEP DOCTOR PAMBULA BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP (1208 METRES)
Tip – 2 RUSHMAN

Spring Race Day 2nd November

Race 1 – 2:10PM SOUTH COAST GOLF TOURS MAIDEN PLATE (1600 METRES)
The toppie Bills My Boy should look like Winx in this race and be simply to good. Tip 1
Race 2 – 2:45PM BEGA DISTRICT NEWS OPEN HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
There was money for Black Chevalier first up and the mile should suit on the big track. Tip 4
Race 3 – 3:20PM DOMAIN MAIDEN PLATE (1000 METRES) Harriets Jewel should be to good for these. Tip 9
Race 4 – 3:55PM BOMBALA TIMES BENCHMARK 61 HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
First leg of the quaddie should see JORGEUS race well after having one run in from a freshen up, YAMA MAGIC has had two runs in and likes this track, Look for DENMAN FLYER late. Tips 1-7-8
Race 5 – 4:35PM MERIMBULA NEWS WEEKLY BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
CHEROKEE WARRIOR looks the logical choice in this one with BRIMSTONE and FLASH MAGIC both place chances. Tips 1-2-5
Race 6 – 5:10PM EDEN MAGNET CLASS 1 HANDICAP(SCALED -1.0KG) (1200 METRES)
INCH PERFECT showed some form when last in work and if this horse has matured she should win a few this campaign, GOLDMINE is lightly raced and showed enough last campaign, DASHING DUNCAN finds it hard to win but is fit and always competitive. Tips 2-3-7
Race 7 – 5:45PM STONYVALE HOLSTEINS PTY LTD MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
THE REVENANT is close to a win and should prove hard to beat in the last, HAJDUK is ultra consistent and A CUT ABOVE showed enough at his first race start to be a chance. Tips 4-5-1

Sunday 30th July Eden Fishermens Club Cup Race Day, Entry $15.00 Gates open 12.00
Race Day Tips by Rob Tweedie
Race 1 – 12:55PM GREEN CAPE LIGHTHOUSE MAIDEN HANDICAP (1208 METRES)
Smart Remark gets its chance in what looks to be a suitable race, Devine Stryke has some victorian form and betting moves should be watched. Stormborn Angel is lightly raced and should be in the mix.
Tips 3-7-2
Race 2 – 1:35PM DRIFT CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE (1608 METRES)
A Snip Of Cyndy should be fit and ready for the 1600m. Sacred Son is close to a win. Everly Girl is fit and racing well.
Tips 5-4-6
Race 3 – 2:10PM GREAT SOUTHERN INN & ESC SUPERCELLARS CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1008 METRES)
Fox Tales goes well fresh and is very classy. Iltextya loves the track. Torchbearer has been up close at the provincials.
Tips 1-2-3
Race 4 – 2:45PM CHRISTMAS IN JULY MAIDEN PLATE (1008 METRES)
Damagic has some form in stronger class. Jounama may be suited by the drier track. Rhode Island could improve after a reasonable first up assignment.
Tips 1-9-2
Race 5 – 3:22PM TWOFOLD BAY MAIDEN PLATE (1408 METRES)
Clear sailing has been finding the line well and should be in the mix, Daydream Explorer should lead and prove hard to run down, .Shes Got Bling is doing enough to suggest the 1400m will suit.
Tips 9-10-13
Race 6 – 3:57PM SAPPHIRE WINTER SPRINT (1408 METRES)
No Pushover won well last start and should be thereabouts in an even race. Giddy Up Strop and Boys Day Out should be competitive in what looks an open race over the 1400m.
Tips 4-3-2
Race 7 – 4:35PM EDEN FISHERMEN’S CLUB EDEN CUP BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1208 METRES)
Kopaonik could improve second run in out of a good gate. Case should be finding the line well again. Nunya Biz won well last start and is lightly raced.
Tips 6-4-5

Sunday 11th June Race Day Tips by Rob Tweedie
Race 1 – 12:30PM MCDONALDS MERIMBULA & BEGA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
The lightly raced Titaness hasn’t been far away at its only two starts with the drop back in grade she should prove hard to beat. I would expect improvement from the toppie Buckeye Nation stepping up to 1400m as he ran a nice race in stronger grade over this distance back at his first start. Brazen Choice should be nearing peak fitness and could be looking for the 1400m. Tips 3-1-4
Race 2 – 1:05PM GJ GARDNER HOMES 2YO & 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1200 METRES)
The lightly raced River Drift has finished up close in provincial Victoria and showed speed in both runs to date. Eradicator is a first starter that trialled in Sydney earlier this year and wasn’t far off the pace. She’s Got Bling has found the line strong at its only two starts and should hit the line. Tips 5-2-6
Race 3 – 1:40PM SCHUTE BELL BADGERY LUMBY & MONARO WOOL CLASS 2 HCP (SCALED – 0.5KG) (1200 METRES)
The lightly raced Bring Cheer looks to be an improving type who races up on the speed, first up should be hard to hold out. The locally trained Little Off The Top is never far away in this grade. Always Flushed got to the line well last start and has won at the track. Tips 2-1-5
Race 4 – 2:15PM JAZZ FESTIVAL SPRINT (1200 METRES)
A very open sprint with Hill Spy always competitive in these sorts of races. Termele will be in the mix from the good gate. Crusader General is in good form coming off a win last start where he raced on the speed. Tips 3-5-6
Race 5 – 2:55PM MERIMBULA RSL MERIMBULA CUP (1600 METRES)
Darts Away has been racing well in strong company and should be at peak fitness. Gold Horizon should have taken benefit from the Nowra Cup start after a freshen up. Top Ravine finished tailed off in the Parkes Cup when starting favourite but prior city form was strong. Tips 6-2-4
Race 6 – 3:30PM PINKY STOVE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY BENCHMARK 54 HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
Denman Flyer is never far away in this grade. Revenue looks to be an improving type who is coming off a win last start. Halliday Road is racing well in similar grade. Tips 3-4-2
Race 7 – 4:09PM MOMSEN MOTORS BEGA BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
Arrows Destiny is coming back from provincial Grade and should be handy from the good gate. Flash Magic should be fit after two runs in. Look for the Victorian distance horse visitor Marjessie to be running on late. Tips 1-4-6

Sunday 7th May Racing Tips by Rob Tweedie
Race 1 – 12:35PM BIGGEST MORNING TEA MAIDEN PLATE (900 METRES)
The 2 Force Awakens has been close up most starts showing speed and should prove hard to beat. The 8 Bond showed speed at its only start at the provincials in Victoria  The 1 Coloane has trialed well and shouldnt be left out. Tips 2-8-1
Race 2 – 1:15PM CLUB SAPPHIRE MERIMBULA BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (SCALED -1.0KG) (900 METRES)
The 3 Always Flushed won well here two starts ago and should prove hard to beat. The 4 Iltextya comes off a five and a half length win over 900 last start. The 2  Little Off The Top is never far away and comes off a recent trial win. Tips 3-4-2
Race 3 – 1:50PM MERIMBULA RSL MAIDEN PLATE (1200 METRES)
The 3 Jindaberra should be fit after two good runs in. The 5 Limelight ran a couple of reasonable races at its first prep and could be ready to fire. The 10 Zorro is coming back in grade. Tips 3-5-10
Race 4 – 2:25PM PAMBULA MERIMBULA GOLF CLUB CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
A very competitive class three race here, The 1 Attainment ran a great race in Sydney last start and should be hard to beat, The 8 Vella Lonchick has ability and should be fit after a couple of runs in. The 4 Atlantic Dreamer likes the track and won well here two starts ago. Tips 1-8-4
Race 5 – 3:00PM TATHRA BOWLO CLASS 2 PLATE (1400 METRES)
The 1 Dyfield ran a gret race in Sydney last start and is close to a win. The 9 Myint should be competitive in this race. The 3 Inchcape Rock is always competitive. Tips 1-9-3
Race 6 – 3:35PM BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB SOUTH COAST CUP – BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
The 2 Jacakizane is coming back in grade. The 5 Striking Lago is racing well. The 3 Betterthanyouthink will be running on late. Tips 2-5-3
Race 7 – 4:11PM CLUB BEGA MAIDEN HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
The 1 Its A Lottery has his foot on the till and deserves to win this. The 3 Ethanicity could be looking for the mile. The 7 Dance Harder Son will be finding the line late. Tips 1-3-7

Fridays 31st March Racing Tips By Rob Tweedie
Race 1 – 1:05PM SAILS REAL ESTATE MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
This race would have to be one of the most even maidens ive seen with most of the raced horses finishing within a few lengths of the winners at their last start. The 5 Bon Anna started short in the market here at her only start and found the line over 900 meters so with natural improvement i think the 1000m will suit. I cant leave the 1 Seduction out though it does have a wide gate to contend with and will throw the first starter 2 Silver Cloud Three in what looks to be a competitive race. 5-1-2

Fridays 3rd March Racing Tips By Rob Tweedie
Race 1 – 1:05PM MERIMBULA JEWELLERS MAIDEN PLATE (900 METRES)
Tips 1-3-8
Race 2 – 1:40PM SAILS REAL ESTATE BENCHMARK 54 HANDICAP (SCALED -0.5KG) (1000 METRES)
Tips 2-5-3
Race 3 – 2:15PM BUILDCERT CONSULTANTS CLASS 1 HANDICAP (SCALED – 1.0KG) (1200 METRES)
Tips 2-5-3
Race 4 – 2:50PM GJ GARDNER HOMES BENCHMARK 59 HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
Tips 1-4-2
Race 5 – 3:25PM MERIMBULA’S MAGIC MOUNTAIN MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
Tips 1-6-11
Race 6 – 4:05PM MCDONALDS MERIMBULA AND BEGA CLASS 2 HANDICAP (SCALED + 2.0KG) (1400 METRES)
Tips 6-2-4
Race 7 – 4:45PM MERIMBULA RSL CLUB MERIMBULA CUP (1600 METRES)
Tips 5-6-2
Race 8 – 5:25PM GOODALLS QUALITY MEATS MERIMBULA CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE (1600 METRES)
Tips 7-11-3

Bega Cup Weekend Tips By Rob Tweedie Saturday 4th
Race 1 – 1:36PM KANE MCKILL TREE SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE (900 METRES) 6-7-4
Race 2 – 2:11PM WILTON LOGGING BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (900 METRES) 1-2-7
Race 3 – 2:46PM SAPPHIRE COAST WILDERNESS OYSTERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1400 METRES) 2-1-4
Race 4 – 3:21PM PAT KILKELLY 50 YEARS OF BOOKMAKING MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200 METRES) 2-6-7
Race 5 – 4:01PM GEORGE GRANT BARRIER ATTENDANTS CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1600 METRES) 1-2-3
Race 6 – 4:41PM SAPPHIRE PLASTERERS & USG BORAL MAIDEN PLATE (1600 METRES) 10-8-12
Race 7 – 5:21PM SAPPHIRE PLASTERERS & USG BORAL BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP (1200 METRES) 9-6-1
Bega Cup Day Sunday 5th
Race 1 – 1:05PM BETTA HOME LIVING BEGA BENCHMARK 60 SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1000 METRES) 5-3-4
Race 2 – 1:45PM 2EC & POWER FM MAIDEN SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1000 METRES) 1-2-3
Race 3 – 2:20PM TANJA PARK STUD SAPPHIRE COAST CUP – BENCHMARK 70 SHOWCASE HANDICAP (2200 METRES) 1-3-6
Race 4 – 2:55PM COMMERCIAL HOTEL BEGA MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE (1400 METRES) 7-10-9
Race 5 – 3:30PM WALCOTT EXPLORATION SERVICES COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PV CL4 SHOWCASE HCP (1400 METRES) 3-2-6
Race 6 – 4:05PM BEGA CHEESE BEGA SHOWCASE CUP (1600 METRES) 3-5-1
Race 7 – 4:42PM MOMSEN MOTORS BEGA SHOWCASE SPRINT (1200 METRES) 2-3-1
Race 8 – 5:17PM BEGA BOBCATS CLASS 2 SHOWCASE PLATE (1200 METRES) 9-7-6

Selections by Rob Tweedie.
Tathra Cup Monday 23rd Jan 2017.
Race 1, We start the day off with a 2200m race which is always a great spectacle for the crowds starting in the main straight and doing a complete lap of the big Sapphire track. We should see an even race here with most having multiple distance race starts recently. Little Miss Chelsy is a tough mare and will be right there at the finish.
Tips 6-5-3
Race 2, Bring Cheer was impressive winning by over 5 lengths last start and only has to reproduce that form to win this mile race.
Tips 4-1-9
Race 3, A nice little sprint race with a few promising horses that look like they will make their way through the grades. The top two Bonnies Marley and All Written fought it out last start and with Bonnies Marley coming out of gate two and a slight weight turnaround im tipping she will turn the tables.
Tips 1-2-4 keeping an eye in the yard on race day on the 7.
Race 4, The winner of this race is exempt from ballot for the $50,000 Bega Cup on Feb 5th and with Jayco winning his last two impressively he could just make it cricket stumps 111.
Tips 5-2-7
Race 5, Sunwisp is a prolific placegetter and should be fit after three runs in. Interested to see the the Great Britain bred mare Believer go round in this race, shes only had one start over 2100 where she ran second in Europe.
Tips 8-5-7
Race 6, The Tathra Cup looks like a nice sprint on paper. Sky Mission is fit and coming off a last start win. Looks like plenty of speed on paper with a few progressive horses resuming.
Tips 2-6-3-4
Race 7, Prying was a nice second on debut and should go on with the job here.
Tips 6-8-14

Boxing Day Races Sapphire,s Selections by Rob Tweedie.

Race 1 – 1:45PM PAMBULA LITTLE BOTTLER MAIDEN PLATE (900 METRES)
The lightly raced but promising Smiling All make the trek down from Kembla Grange with some strong provincial form and if right should be unbeatable though over 900 meters there is no time for mistakes. Tips 1-6-5

Friday September 16th 2016 Sapphire,s Selections by Rob Tweedie.

Race 1, Benchmark 55 900m Red Fender was an outstanding winner first up last preparation and after a recent trial should prove to good from the two gate, Pixi Rose won well fist up last preparation and should be in the mix, Still Missing should be fit after two runs in and should be competitive. Tips 4-5-6
Race 2, Maiden 900m Halona started favorite at Hawksbury when beaten three lengths at its only start nine months ago and obviously has ability. Call Me Anything raced well at Moruya last start and should be hard to beat. Severed was an easy trial winner and should be watched. Tips 6-1-11
Race 3, Maiden 1400m Loyal Hero is lightly raced with some Victorian provincial form, Her Name Is Rio can find the line from back and was ridden upside down on the speed last start, King Of Siagon has been racing consistently of late. Tips 7-6-3
Race 4, Cl 1 & Maiden 1600m Holyroodhouse should appreciate the firmer footing if we dont get any more rain, Ariake Fire won well last start at Moruya, Impulse is trained at the track and should be ready to run a nice race. Tips 2-1-3
Race 5, Benchmark 55 1200m Flash Magic loves this track and has ability, should race well after a freshen up, Our Finvarra won well last start on a firmer track Can She Kiss should be competitive. Tips 3-12-11
Race 6, Maiden 1200m Classic Conquest is knocking on the door and gets its chance to win here, Little River Road should be fitter and will appreciate the firmer track if we have no more rain, Myristica should be ready to run a good race after a couple of recent runs. Tips 5-7-8
Race 7, 1000m Open, Miss Liffey comes back to the 1000m, Supa Vision always races well in this class, Gocup Belle is coming back from a last placing in Sydney where she contested a Group 3 race. Tips 2-4-1
Race 8, Benchmark 55 1400 m New Vogue comes back in class after a good run at Moruya, Silver Threads is trained at the track and has ability, Debs Hope is also coming back in grade. Tips 14-11-7

Sunday August 7th 2016 Sapphire,s Selections by Rob Tweedie.

Race one sees a full field of fourteen go round over 900m. The 12 Jorgeus has only had one run earlier in the year where it started short in the market and wasn’t beaten far. From the good draw ill put it on top from the 4 Myristica and the 6 Janis who both go well but have drawn a little wide.
12-4-6
Race two and we have a full field of fourteen again doing battle over the 1400m. The 14 Sunday Hustler might be aptly named if it can take this one out. Got to the line strong first race start and looks like she could find the 1400m to her liking. The 10 Reciept worked to the line evenly at Goulburn last start and should be watched. The 6 Her Name Is Rio worked to the line strong two starts ago here at Sapphire and may be looking for the longer trip.
14-10-6
Race three is again over 1400m and i will go with the 5 Zaritzie who will be fitter after one run in from the 2 Loyal Toast who needs further but could produce on the roomy track. The 6 Myint has been racing well its last couple.
5-2-6
Race four kicks off what looks to be an exciting and tricky Quaddie. The Quaddie involves selecting the winners of the last four races and can pay handsome dividends for those successful. The 2 Duhallow led them up last start and just got pipped on the post. The 8 Still Missing is classy and disappointed last start in Sydney, forget that run and she would be the favourite. The 6 Madam Tilley was well supported when she won her first start.
2-8-6
Race five is a solid race over the mile with the 8 Tipta Tantivy coming off two solid runs in Sydney. The topweight Duvet ran a nice race at Moruya last start and the 6 Our Brown Eyed Girl should be looking for the trip.
8-1-6
Race six looks like one of the strongest fields of sprinters ever assembled here at the Sapphire Coast further reinforcing the impact of the increased prize moneys. The 5 Miss Liffey comes off a strong win at Moruya last start, the 2 Highly Geared goes well first up and 3 Burradoo loves the track and wasn’t beaten far in Sydney last start.
5-2-3
Race seven will see a big field of sixteen go round for the last leg of the Quaddie. Im going with the consistent number 7 Written In Blood to beat the 5 Barksdale who could be looking for a dry track and the 3 Snipps Parade.
7-5-3

Sunday July 3rd 2016 Sapphire,s Selections by Rob Tweedie.
Race 1 – 12:40PM BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS MAIDEN PLATE (1208 METRES)
And There Is More found the line strongly last start and has its chance here, Hinchin a ride has been about the money lately and should be in the mix again, Mrs Willy Nilly is a stayer first up and should be working home. 11-5-7

 May 1st Far South Coast Clubs Race Day

^{April 1st Tradies Race Day}

 1  $15,000 MOMSEN MOTORS BEGA MAIDEN PLATE Mdn. Set Weights 1.25 PM  1200 METRES
Ive gone with the  MAZURKA in the first who should be fitter after her first up run a Canberra where she was short in the betting, to beat the SMART REMARK and  TYLDEN TEMPTRESS      Tips 8-4-5
  2   $15,000 SAPPHIRE HARDWARE MITRE 10 MAIDEN HANDICAP 2.05 PM  1400 METRES
OH SO GORGEOUS is getting closer each start and deserves to break through here, SUNWISP got to the line well last start and TYLDEN TEMPTRESS should appreciate the step up in distance Tips 1-3-2
  3   $15,000 WES FLEET PAINTING BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP BM55. 2.40 PM  900 METRES
UNYIELDING found the line well last start, I’m expecting a heap of speed over the 900,  TWISTED MILLER can also find the line and  WOOBIE should set a cracking pace. Tips 4-2-8
  4   $15,000 TUROSS VILLAGE HARDWARE AND GIFTS CLASS 1 HANDICAP  3.15 PM      1000 METRES
THERESE is ultra consistent and races on the speed, FOR ME DAD also races handy. Both these horses should be in the mix at the business end with a watch on BYBLOS BOY and FRENCH HALO both having won their only starts.  4-3-1,5
  5   $15,000 BEGA BOBCATS MAIDEN HANDICAP Mdn. 3.50 PM     1000 METRES
VOLCANIC JESTER gets its chance here from a nice gate, MUM’S MONEY ran a great race first start EVERLY GIRL should be watched been a two year old having her first race start as she trialed well last preperation. Tips 1-5-10
  6   $15,000 CHRIS WALSH & SHANE DAVIS ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP BM60.4.25 PM   1200 METRES
BUDDEROO DRAGON has raced well in stronger grade NEW VOGUE and SILVER THREADS both love the track and distance. Tips 1-7-8
  7   $15,000 PLEVEY & SON PTY LTD PLUMBERS & GAS FITTERS BENCHMARK 52 HANDICAP BM52. 5.05 PM 1400 METRES
DIAMOND CHARLIE  is very consistent and lines up in an open race LAVINGTON STAR and LIABILITYADJUSTER should be big odds Tips 2-12-13
  8   $15,000 BUILDCERT CONSULTANTS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (SCALED + 1.0KG) Cl2. 5.45 PM  1600 METRES
AGRIONIUS has been racing well in stronger grade GATTO MONDO  has been racing consistent TONY THE PONY can race well in this grade and should be included 1-6-5