Sunshine Coast   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

ROSS MACLEAN FELLOWSHIP BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 19)   +1.5m 1000m-930m; True Remainder  

Kerkorian should lead and control the tempo. KERKORIAN (1) was a touch flat last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Gets 3kg off from the low draw and should be in this for a long way. The well-related MAN OF HEART (2) (half to G3 winner Declarationofheart) didn't measure up in town at the latest effort but will find this task much easier. Can bounce back against this lot. WINTER THORN (6) improved sharply to finish a close-up second at Ipswich and may fill a top-three position. KASEAR (7) next in line on the back of a dominant win here a week ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kerkorian to return to form.
1 51210 KERKORIAN
JAMIE BAYLISS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
D J Rose, Mrs H R Rose, C P Buick, Mrs A P Buick, M J Farquhar, Miss L M Shand, J Bayliss
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 6 over 1820m, on a slow track; 36 len behind Connecticut carrying 60kg at $16. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Doomben Cl3 March 20 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Joe Mama carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Capable of a better run.
2
NIKKI OLZARD
BLACK, WHITE STURT DESERT ROSE, AQUA SLEEVES, CAP, BLACK QUARTERS
2 55210 MAN OF HEART
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Sutherland, Mrs L M Sutherland, A J Missen & Mrs J M Missen
Half-brother to Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed Declarationofheart. Last start ran last of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 2200m, 4 len behind Clyde with 54kg at $41. Before that settled well back; scored a big 5.5 len win at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 March 31 over 2000m defeating Rudimentary carrying 56kg at $9. Worth another chance.
6
M HELLYER
RED, GREEN SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 03533 IDEEL HERO
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P R J Rogers, Mrs J A Rogers, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin), B Castle, A W J Daniels, M B Manning P N Mansfield, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Cameron), J A Macpherson, P W Burgess, P F Burgess, Mrs R Pavan & P A Pavan
SCRATCHED.
7
A MALLYON
red,black diamond,white inverted arrow,white sleeves,black diamond armbands,red cap,white DIAMOND
4 60053 CONTRITION
PAUL JENKINS
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: P J Bita), Mrs C M Clark, Mrs S J Bunting, S Gallagher, G P Mondon, Mrs V R Slater, R V Moore, S C J Jocumsen
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 10 over 2150m, slow going 1.75 len behind Gripping with 55kg at $5.50. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Man Of Heart with 57kg at $11. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
SKY BLUE, WHITE AND PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO
5 43361 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
N Boufeneche
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 10 over 2150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gripping carrying 55kg at $6. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 21 over 2180m, 0.7 len behind Aliraaj with 55kg at $6. Genuine chance this time around.
10
S CORMACK
Royal Blue, Old Gold Letter V And Horse Motif, Stars On Sleeves, Horse Motif On Royal Blue Cap
6 79702 WINTER THORN
CHRIS ZINTILIS
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
C Zintilis, Ms D C Griffiths, Mrs J Farragher, B V G Allday, B Nothdurft & Miss K L Dickens
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 21 over 2180m, 0.5 len behind Aliraaj carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that second last of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 7 over 2200m, 6 len behind I'mtimmyzou with 56.5kg at $61. Worth plenty of thought.
4
BAILEY WHEELER
WHITE, DEEP SKY BLUE BAND
7 59631 KASEAR
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Rane & N Hocking
Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Cl1 April 12 over 1800m in the wet defeating Taupo Tiger with 52.5kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on March 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Moszur carrying 56kg at $13. Won last start and is well-placed again.
8
TAHLIA FENLON
 Light Blue,Gold FIVE Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
8 22314 TAVIESLASS
G WRIGHT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A C Wright
Last start 4th of 10 at Warwick Cl1 on April 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Bringme carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gatton Mdn March 17 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Caesar Cake carrying 55kg at $10. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
1
ALISHA DONALD
PURPLE, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
9 63789 WILLNOTQUIT
KERRY TAPLIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B & H Dilks, I & K Taplin & J Moir
Most recently got back early 9th of 13 at this track Cl3 on April 14 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sian Star carrying 54kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 16 over 1800m, 9 len behind A Deel Of Humour with 53kg at $26. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
9
ROBBIE DOLAN
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
10 45x03 PATTI WAGGIN
LIAM BIRCHLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A G Durston
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Warwick 0 - 55 on March 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Dragon Song with 58kg at $16. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Cl1 on April 12 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Kasear carrying 55.5kg at $17. Likely to play a big role.
3
MS N BERIMAN
Maroon White Vee, Cap
11 76248 ZOUY'S COMET
WENDY BANNEROT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms W S Bannerot
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 31 over 2000m, 7 len behind Man Of Heart with 55kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on March 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Seeress carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
D R SMITH
Red, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Cap
12 75x05 IRIDESSA
KERRY TAPLIN
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
(Mgr: I Taplin), K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor & N Beck
Third-up and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 31 over 2000m, 14 len behind Man Of Heart with 54.5kg at $26. Last start 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 10 over 2150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Gripping carrying 54kg at $41. Well held last time and facing a tough task.
7
T D THORNTON
RED, RED AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
13 45256 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on April 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Joe Mama carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 21 over 2180m, 5 len behind Aliraaj with 54kg at $19. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
4
KARL ZECHNER
Light Blue, Gold Five Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves
14 7x980 TURN TABLE
MS N HEMMINGS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings)
Last start second last of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bringme with 54kg at $201. The start before that 8th of 10 at Warwick Cl1 on April 2 over 2000m, 11 len behind Bringme with 54kg at $26. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
7
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap