Sunshine Coast   05 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

CALOUNDRA RSL BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.47)  

Fast pace with Runwiththetide showing out and Streak Of Winning crossing to apply some pressure. RUNWITHTHETIDE (5) crossed the field to lead last start in a Class 3 over this trip at Ipswich before tiring in the run home. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and this is an easier assignment. Watch for a far better run. PIVOTAL LAD (8) began awkwardly and was never really a factor in the same race as Runwiththetide at Ipswich last time out. Was a month between runs on that occasion so he has scope for improvement. The winner of two from three over this course and distance - must be included at odds. MR VERSE (7) has trialled very well for his return and while he should be better over further, he can sprint well fresh. GOSPEL GIRL (16) should be prominent from the outset and rates well on best form. Also has to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Runwiththetide each-way in a very tough race to open.
1 0220x CALICO JACK
TREVOR MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
T N Miller, M E J Mills, S C Tilley, T V Clayton, T A Roulston & Mrs S R Roulston
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 April 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Demon Darb with 59.5kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Termagant with 60kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
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Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
2 9164x LIBERTY STEPS
NATALIE MCCALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S C Sevior, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard), C A Button, D R MacKenzie, M Currey, A C Quilliam, D C Flesfadar, P Yap, D J Fletcher, N Macdonald, M O'Riordan, A J Brandon & Mrs K L Pattillo
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Bm70 March 16 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Galifianakis with 58.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at this track Cl2 October 20 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Arisphere with 59kg at $7. Might be better off following this run.
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CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue And Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Seams Cap
3 836x1 BONDED AFFAIR
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, B Heffernan, K J Kiely, D Mcgregor, J W Martin, K J Caldwell, P M Laming, C Casbolt, S G Christopher, P A Maggio, S Robson, Ms W M Robson, W B Fallas, D C Casey, M F Casey, G L Wilson, B Anderson, J M Rogan & Panch Co (Mgr: D J Cashin)
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.75 len at this track Bm65 June 22 over 1000m in soft going defeating Flying Shelly with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Cl3 November 5 over 1000m defeating Shako with 56kg at $3.80. Harder here but tough to knock.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 115x7 KEEP SAFE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V Heathcote & Vlandra Bloodstock
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 7th of 9 at Doomben Bm70 on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Emperor with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Attentive carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Has ability and can improve sharply.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 59x20 RUNWITHTHETIDE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P M O'Shea
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on June 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mister Bianco carrying 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pre Eminence carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Forgive the last run - should play a major role.
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RON STEWART
White, Red Crossed Sashes And Cap
6 55x61 LION CLASS
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Pine Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr:Mrs B I O'Donnell)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Doomben Cl5-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hermanita carrying 60kg at $71. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Bm65 June 14 over 1200m defeating Nagamie with 59.5kg at $8.50. Among the chances.
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ADAM SEWELL
White, Red Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 1231x MR VERSE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 4.5 len win. Pakenham Bm64 February 13 over 1600m defeating Diamanda carrying 59kg at $2.30. On debut second last in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lochlorian carrying 58kg at $8.50. Promising type who is set for a positive return.
8
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Black Diagonal Stripes
8 x9x38 PIVOTAL LAD
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
River Junction (Mgr: T R Schmidt), D R Sullivan, D Kuhl, M Palmer, L K Gallagher, C A Sippel, W A Sippel & B C Spencer
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm75 on May 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Rejoiced carrying 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pre Eminence carrying 58.5kg at $17. Best form puts him right in this.
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EMILY LANG
Orange And Royal Blue Halves And Stars, White Cap
9 77x11 BIG BOY GEORGE
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C Lever, G Rassos, Mrs H Rassos, Mrs R Gullo, Mrs S Mountaris, M Gullo, B Modderno, Ms S Richards, M Haider, P Hickman, B R Moon, V C Gifford, A Minutolo, A C Hughes, Mrs G M Hughes, M D Grumley, Mrs S Grumley, W J Nutman, Mrs B Nutman & R J Nutman
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Rylov with 61kg at $2.15. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm65 June 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Command Approved with 59kg at $1.95. Flying this prep and is right in contention again.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Navy Blue, Old Gold Epaulettes, White Sleeves
10 3500x OCEANS OF ENERGY
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), M Penhey, Ms J Buchanan, C J Bierton, S Gava, Mrs R K Nowalinski, S Nowalinski, C C Chidlow, Grey Nomads 2 (Mgr: J J Gapps), M J Bailey, P R Kirby, L Thompson, N D Bendle, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R F Lees, W D Reeks & Mrs L K Polglase
Dual acceptor. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track Bm70 January 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rimbaud carrying 58.5kg at $15. Previously first up; third of 8 at Doomben Bm78 November 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hell with 55kg at $16. Expecting a bright return.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 x1431 SURREAL ASCOT
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S G McCarthy, K F McCarthy & S Lindsay
Dual acceptor. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kilcoy Cl4 June 19 over 1200m defeating That's An Extra with 58.5kg at $1.60. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Toowoomba Bm68 on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pungo with 55.5kg at $3.80. May find this a bit rich.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
White, Dark Green Spots, Gold Armband And Gold Cap
12 0x0x9 HOOT 'N' HOLLER
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs J A Turnor, S J V , S Q Racing, Eight Ball Racing , PROF P J Little, Mrs S Little, G Cummings, Mrs J R Cummings, C R Windon, Mike Honcho, M McNally, Taubro Racing , P Philipson, Mrs C Goldsworthy, K F McCarthy, S G McCarthy, F L R Renaissance & Flying Mustang Pegasus
Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 9 at Doomben Bm70 on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Emperor with 56kg at $10. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1110m, 7 len behind Town Crier carrying 58.5kg at $11. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
13 1438x LAYDOWNLILY
TAYLAH MACKINNON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Evans, S Deakin, T Peluso, J Peluso, F Citera, P Simms, C Simms, R Simpson, B Simpson & M Bland
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Doomben F&M Bm78 October 5 over 1350m, 9 len behind Countyourblessings carrying 56kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track Cl4 August 21 over 1000m slow track defeating Thelwell carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Wait and see how she comes up this prep.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Purple And Orange Quarters, Orange Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 5230x ONE BEAT NO BEAT
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy), B Watson, C Francois, D Harley, G Doherty, G Doherty, H J Morley, J P Bloomfield, M C Voerman, M Ricketts & R Harley
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw February 12 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Free Carry carrying 58kg at $7. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 December 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mixed Signals carrying 55.5kg at $7. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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Royal Blue, White Epaulettes And Square, Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 328x5 EYE PEA OH
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Kingstar Farm
Second run back. First-up after nine months from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on June 18 over 1110m, 1.0 len behind Simbu with 52.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on April 27 2024 over 1100m, 2 len behind Everyone's A Star carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Is a second-up winner in the past so a big run is on the cards.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
16 8284x GOSPEL GIRL
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), Strong Bloodstock STW (B Armstrong), C McGuire, B McMahon, G Carey, Yappy Daze (G Hynes), D Byron, J Clark, I Gabriel, S Macmillan, G Hempenstall, T Brown, D Mullaly, R Chapman, L Haig, T Davis, A K Racing (Ms K L Solomon), P Collins, S Lefebvre & V Cahill
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at this track Bm70 January 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Rimbaud with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw October 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Flying Aurelius carrying 58kg at $6. Anticipating another solid first-up effort.
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ANGELA JONES
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
17 2498x EXCEED SPEED
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M G Buys, A Palmer, Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), G R Bachmann, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kew Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M A Brown), Z Pasoski, T Brown, J J Hackett, B M Jackson, G B Dougherty, C A Cavanough, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) & Mrs Z A Daly
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Eagle Farm Gateway 3Y4ywfa December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Inflictor carrying 59kg at $51. Previously first up; second of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl2 October 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Deferential carrying 56.5kg at $11. Good fresh performer who is at his best over this trip.
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RYAN MALONEY
Royal Blue And Orange Diagonal Stripes, Orange And Royal Blue Seams Cap
18 81552 PYROIS
LEE FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis)
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Saratoga Power with 58.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm65 on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fighting Idol carrying 60kg at $2.90. Has ability and from a good draw cannot be dismissed.
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MS N BERIMAN
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
19 33x16 AITUTAKI
PETER QUINLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T P Quinlan, Ms K L Sealey, Ms M Beasley & Mrs D Quinlan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 0.5 len at Doomben Cl1 May 28 over 1200m defeating November Sun carrying 54kg at $14. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Gold Coast Cl2 on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Rock Hard Love with 55.5kg at $3.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Sleeves And Cap
20 6x247 NORTH OF ELI
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Topline Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Carroll), Mrs M A Carroll, J A Spooner, P C Bryant, L J Ingram, A W Hoeft, J Ryan, G P O'connor, R P Pfitzner, P R Dent, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, G G Chapman, R Chapman, B A Hughes, G L Foster & Mrs C Glover
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ipswich Cl3 on June 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pre Eminence with 56.5kg at $13. The start before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm68 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Mister Bianco with 58.5kg at $9. Well placed and should be peaking now.
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CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
21 113x5 STREAK OF WINNING
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams)
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track Bm65 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Estrondo with 60kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm68 December 26 over 1200m defeating Winsome Star carrying 56kg at $5. Likely improver.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
22 52x83 BRIGHT BLONDE
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs S B Healey, W J Bain, J B Steffens, Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), S A Lang, M T Lang, M W Kennedy, N Kouteris, T W Eadie & D M Ebzery
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 15 at Doomben Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Aitutaki carrying 56kg at $31. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Nightcapped carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. This grade will test her out.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Navy Blue, Green Stripe, Striped Sleeves, Green Cap