Time Quest has claimed back-to-back Coffs Harbour Cups, having not won a race in the intervening 12-month period.
The Matthew Smith-trained import ended a 364-day spell without a racetrack victory, seeing off favourite It’s a Knockout in a stirring home straight dual.
Time Quest and Damien Thornton came widest in the straight and laid down a challenge to It’s A Knockout and Ashley Morgan. The favourite looked set for victory inside the final 50 metres, but Time Quest, who started at $8, wouldn’t be denied, getting his nose in front with the final stride.
Time Quest wins the Coffs Harbour Cup! 🏆@_damienthornton and @mcsmithracing combine to take out this year's edition! 👏 pic.twitter.com/x6oRKjjCBM
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) August 1, 2025
That pair were nearly eight lengths ahead of third placed Sizzling Gal.
The son of Time Test booked his spot in The Big Dance in the spring with fifth racetrack victory, taking his prize money to over $326,000.