Sunshine Coast   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

TAB Class 1 Handicap 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 7.26).  

With the aid of the inside gate Loose Unit has the speed to lead a race lacking genuine early pace. LOOSE UNIT (2) tried hard when resuming and only came up short by a narrow margin when finishing second on this track 11 days ago. He is finding it hard to win another race but has a lot in his favour second up, including the pole position and he could get the job done this time. LI'L WONDER (14) caught the eye with a late finish at Doomben last start, finishing sixth. The extra furlong is ideal and with a better gate to use this time, she can figure in the finish. CHANGE THE DEEL (7) gives his local trainer a strong hand in this race and he had no luck on the poly track here last start after being trapped wide throughout. He can make amends in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Loose Unit each-way.
1 536x0 FELIX THE SCAT
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Majestic Boom with 57kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track 3yo Qlty on November 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind More Trouble with 58.5kg at $5.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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Bright Pink, Emerald Green Chevrons, Chevron Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 234x2 LOOSE UNIT
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick & D J Trask
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Ellibaby with 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on September 17 over 1400m, neck behind Northern Pride carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
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RYAN MALONEY
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 x3426 A LOT OF BOOTY
GARY DUNCAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Doomben Nars Cl1-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lubrication carrying 57kg at $13. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on April 3 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tellez carrying 58.5kg at $21. Among the winning chances.
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JAMES ORMAN
RED, WHITE STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
4 16x69 DARK TANGENT
PAUL JENKINS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Go Barry Go, A Wynn, Mrs S E A Burston, Kathyce Racing, A M Firth, R Lindemann, Brilliance Racing 2020 Project, A M Penklis, T G Cory, Defined Benefit Racing, C J Wildie, W Jones, Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, G B Addison, S McGarvey, P Thorpe, BT Mawby, J Dugan, T J Hulme & Mrs M Lindemann
Third-up today. Resumes off a 54 day letup. Resuming 6th of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1 on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Belvedere Boys carrying 57.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miliarense with 57kg at $26. Can improve on recent efforts.
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S CORMACK
SKY BLUE, WHITE AND PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO
5 22x67 BETTERLETMEDANCE
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), B Heffernan, B Cardillo, S Burow, J Palmer, R Austin, J J Cook, J Arthur, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), B B Tavern Syndicate (Mgr: J L Ball), D M Keough, D Clark, Mrs L M Lees, F D Kutra, Distinguished Red (Mgr: P A Smith) & DD
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 6th of 16 at Gold Coast 3yo SW on March 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Party For Two with 55kg at $26. Last start 7th of 12 at Doomben 3yo F Hcp on April 13 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Oceans Of Energy carrying 53kg at $17. This race is well within her grasp.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
DARK GREEN, OLD GOLD HORSE SYMBOL, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 75x13 GALACTIC LEGEND
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kendrick Racing, Whips Are Cracking (Mgr: C Steindl), Ms S Perrett, G Welsh, M McLean, S Cresswell, C Macleaod, J Kele, B Hooper, R Hayes, Forte Racing (M Forte), Wessel Thoroughbreds, (C Wessel), R Collins, Havina Crack (J Harris), M MacRae, D Van Der Ryst, A Baldwin & B England, D Fowler, J Wessel
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Doomben Mdn March 13 over 1110m on a soft track defeating Beauline carrying 56.5kg at $10. Last start 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on April 7 over 1100m, 2 len behind Cardone with 58.5kg at $3. Rates highly. Big chance.
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WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS
7 0x227 CHANGE THE DEEL
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick), I J Corazzol, R E McHugh, M S Allen, R M Harvey, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on April 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Joe Mama carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on March 24 over 1400m, head behind Constant Cafe with 55.5kg at $2.80. Expected to finish much closer.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
8 79x65 GOOD VINTAGE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Loiero, Ms O Pearl & Ms K M Pride
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 47 days. First-up second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on February 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flying Impala with 56.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Long Genes carrying 56.5kg at $12. Nice draw but others preferred.
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V DURIC
NAVY BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE AND WHIP, WHITE, NAVY STARS SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP
9 x0x1x TOROVISTA
DAVID MCCOLM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Hoare, W T Threadgold, G M Fox, A S Whitwell, B R Wilkinson, Mrs A Arjun, E J Szczepanowski, M E Szczepanowski, J Beck & S Ribbera
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by a head at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1526m in heavy going defeating Blagny carrying 59kg at $4. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1430m, 24 len behind Statesmanship carrying 59.5kg at $41. Won trial at Doomben over 1000m on April 11. Looks up against it.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Dark Green, Black Horseshoe, Dark Green Cap
10 26x19 STORM FORCE TEN
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D F MCTAGGART, I J CORAZZOL, D J GREEN, A P D HENNESSY, G SETO, R A CHAPMAN, D E HENNESSY, MRS E M KRATZMANN, DR J C CLEELAND, G X RYAN, R G B RACING (MGR: R W PUGH) & KENDRICK RACING (MGR: S W KENDRICK)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Ipswich Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating La Stella Atleta with 55.5kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quothquan carrying 55kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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Grey, Krew Racing Logo, Red Armbands And Cap, Grey Pom Pom
11 183x3 POWER PACK
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G K Adrian, D W Goss, J W English & S M Browning
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on April 6 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Touch Of Gracie with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on September 9 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 57kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
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RED AND WHITE CHECKS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
12 2416x SILVER GODDESS
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp April 8 2023 over 2040m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Compass Rose with 53.5kg at $3.80. On debut second of 15 at this track 3yo Mdn February 5 2023 over 1400m, a nose behind Make It Flashy carrying 56.5kg at $41. May need more time.
7
DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 108x5 FINAL SELECTION
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C Bennett, B J Way, B G Davis, R Wood, T M Kennedy, Mrs T M Kennedy, D I Hollyman, Mrs S Wallace, M L Seaman, B Keller, Mrs J L Hyland, Rock And Woll (Mgr: Ms P Magee), J Luton-Koerber, M A Boardman, Lotave (Mgr: D J O'Neill), R R Wendt, C Wood & G I Beauchamp
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ellibaby carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tojaki with 56kg at $16. Unlikely to threaten.
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JAKE BAYLISS
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 28x96 LI'L WONDER
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J A Coleman & G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Majestic Boom with 57kg at $21. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 57kg at $17. Forward showing expected.
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MS N BERIMAN
Green, Maroon Celtic Cross And Hooped Sleeves
15 67x97 SIGNITA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 9th of 11 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tarps carrying 56.5kg at $101. Second-up second last of 8 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Astronomer carrying 56.5kg at $51. Others have better credentials.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
gray,black TARTAN, YELLOW SEAMS, gray sleeves,black CHECKS,YELLOW seams,gray cap,black CHECKS
16 90x78 WHAT'S UP HONEY
STEWART & TAYLAH MACKINNON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B Clayton & G Ford
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on March 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind Ready To Torque carrying 57.5kg at $19. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at Beaudesert F&M Cl1-Sw on March 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 60kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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BAILEY WHEELER
ORANGE, PURPLE QUARTERS, QUARTERED CAP
17 63308 SATASHI
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (T S Wilson), Aussie Horse Club, R K Trivett, Mrs G B M Broadhurst, M A Broadhurst, G J Walker, J Slade, C C Marjoram, Miss K R Dubos, S Blauw, S M Lucas, Mrs S J Lucas, Mrs J R Cummings, G Cummings, G A Edwards, P J McClellan, T Bennett, M B Johnson & Ms J Slade
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quothquan with 55.5kg at $19. The run before that 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Port Mourant carrying 56kg at $7.50. Sure to be about the money.
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NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
18 9x767 HELLO IN THERE
TINA COTSIOPOULOS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms K Cotsiopoulos & N J Dunlop
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Typhoon Taavi carrying 56kg at $101. The race before that second last of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on March 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flag Hall carrying 56.5kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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ROYAL BLUE, RED SASH, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED CAP
19 663x6 CLUSTER'S REIN
KATHY STABE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss K M Stabe, D S Stabe, D W Wooster, Mrs A L Goodchild, S J Goodchild, Piranha Racing (Mgr: R A Heuvel), O Lazell, W J Jensen, D S Sycz, N J Coleman, Mrs J N Andrews, K Boston, Mrs M McCullagh & Ms T P Toyer
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Aerial Dancer with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on September 9 over 1300m, 11 len behind Talk Time with 57.5kg at $4. Must improve significantly.
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BLACK, WHITE HORSE HEAD ,WHITE HORSESHOE, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKED
20 44334 ASTERN VILLA
JOHN JOHNSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss K A Johnston
Going well. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on March 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Torque Espagna carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on March 15 over 1400m, neck behind He's Essential carrying 57.5kg at $8. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
21 134x2 DEAL AN ACE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick), Ms J M Wilson, P G Reeves, D J Mulherin, R E McHugh, D B Hassall, S J Turner, L G Mar, C S Darby, M S Allen, R W Collins, L F Robins, R M Harvey & Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on April 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Cardone carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo C&G Mdn on June 30 over 1350m, 2 len behind Dwindling Spirit with 58kg at $6. Don't underestimate.
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ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
22 53448 CLAUDIUS
PAT DUFF
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay)
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ellibaby with 54kg at $26. Before that 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on April 7 over 1100m, 6 len behind Cardone carrying 54kg at $21. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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Purple, Gold Braces, Armbands And Cap
23 5x214 READY TO PARDON
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J R Brownson, R E Brownson, N C Brownson, W A Veall, S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, G Garzaniti, D N Parkinson, P Urso & P Joice
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Doomben 3yo Bm65 on March 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Metalart with 57.5kg at $4.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw February 29 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating The Author carrying 58kg at $1.30. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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BAILEY WHEELER
PURPLE, GOLD SASH
24 02360 FLASH PRINCE
BRYAN DAIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Dais, Ms P R Dais, M J Laffin, R Meggitt, A A Skerman & Ms N L Ramsay
Dual acceptor. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 16 over 2400m, 14 len behind Bak Da Man with 52kg at $17. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Cl1 on March 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Joe Mama with 57kg at $5.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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DARK BLUE, SILVER SLEEVES, DARK BLUE SPOTS, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER SPOTS