Sunshine Coast   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TRAVIS SCHULTZ & PARTNERS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2200m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: 5 metres Entire Course..  

Up And Comer and Hell Of A Prince to battle for the leading role. UP AND COMER (5) brings NSW formlines to the table and should find this assignment a touch easier than what she has been facing down south. Gets Maloney in the saddle and rates the testing material against this line-up. LA GRACIA (7) is still a maiden but has been right there in all five outings this preparation and looks to be knocking on the door of a maiden victory. Capable of a strong showing. DEMARCAY (1) has placed over this track and trip, draws low and gets a stack of weight relief with the 3kg claim. Ticks a few boxes. The well-related LOYALTY COUNTS (2) (half to G3 winner and G1 placed Arabian Summer) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,7,1,2.
1 30152 DEMARCAY
JEFF DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J M Dunn, Ms N C Taylor, G E Sharpe, F Guepy, D R Latchford, G R Elrington, N A Stone, A S Bath, Ms D Lowe, D Beardsell, S W Taylor, Kratzie Racing No.131 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Ms S M Lynch & G W Ayre
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on November 22 over 2150m, 2.75 len behind Bavarian Lady carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on November 1 over 2406m, 9 len behind Counter with 53kg at $19. Sure to go very well.
2
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
White, Turquoise Top Third, Turquoise And Orange Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 x0575 LOYALTY COUNTS
P DUNCAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R R Burt, A R Williamson, J E Pickering, Ms A J Walden, P Anderson, Mrs J A Melouney, G Lewis & Ms L K Robertson
Half-brother to Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed Arabian Summer. Last start 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on November 22 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Deep Drive with 57kg at $6. Before that ran last of 7 at this track Bm65 on October 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Settat with 57kg at $3.30. Among the chances on his best form.
3
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
3 93512 SUPER FAIR
MARK CALLAGHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
M E Callaghan
Last start won by a neck at this track Cl2 November 14 over 2200m defeating Sir Lamorak with 52kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Kilcoy 0 - 60 on November 7 over 1900m, 6 len behind Bavarian Lady carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Can play a big role again.
7
MONTANA PHILPOT
Orange, Silver Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Silver Diamonds
4 x1467 ORMOND ROAD
JAMIE BAYLISS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R Campbell & J Bayliss
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Bm65 on November 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ionaceltic with 54kg at $8. The run before that second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on November 12 over 1845m, 4 len behind Let's Do It Again with 57.5kg at $26. Tested again.
8
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Cerise Band, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
5 7x439 UP AND COMER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Late Bloomer (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Hysteria (Mgr: B Darr), Keastafin (Mgr: J J Finney), D Wood, C J Carrington, N Lockett, Mrs K Tracey, W V Tracey, Mrs H van der Merwe, Mrs B Williamson, J Capenhurst & B Newton
Last start led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on November 16 over 2100m, 7 len behind Mediaro with 53.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on October 30 over 2125m, 3.5 len behind Casino Bear with 55kg at $3.80. Finds a suitable race and is expected to measure up.
6
RYAN MALONEY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
6 76353 CRIMSON SPIRIT
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M A K Morrison, Rablanning (Mgr: S R Anning), D M Beavis, J J Bullock, B Byrne, M Doyle, J K Goodwin, T Harries, S Russell, Mrs A J Summers, R Woods, Mrs J M WHITELEY, Dr L K Loh, P Beddoe, G J Small, N Pender, Deep Pockets Racing (Mgr: F Neves), E Drew & B Haynes
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Beaudesert Cl1-Sw on November 23 over 2450m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kiroro Peak with 56.5kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 9 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on November 5 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Woodland Wonder carrying 57kg at $2.90. Better off investing elsewhere.
7
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Deep Red, Navy Epaulettes, Hooped Sleeves, Navy Cap With Deep Red Seams
7 24532 LA GRACIA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
A J A Bosma, A T O'Connell, B D M Fleming, S Turner, S I McLauchlan, J Connell, M K Beech, V K Powar, G Weston, Miss T A Donaldson, K A Lambert, J M Maynard, G E Hamer, A W B Sloane, Ms K L Hunkin, T J Leyser, K Dalley, Mrs L Robinson, Heretaunga No 5 (Mgr: A J A Bosma) & Mrs T Black
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 2190m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Making Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Mdn on October 31 over 1700m, slow going 4 len behind Power Reece with 55.5kg at $7. Worth plenty of thought.
4
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Navy, White Band With Go Racing Logo, White Armbands And Cap
8 28822 HELL OF A PRINCE
ROB DAVIDSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
B A Bohringer & D J Sheehan
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Bm65 on November 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Ionaceltic with 51kg at $101. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Esk Bm55 on November 8 over 1750m, 0.7 len behind Mishani Empire with 53kg at $4. Can play a role in the outcome.
1
ERIN MOLLOY
Red, Green Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Hoops, Green Cap, Red Stripes
9 93445 ANOTHER DAZZLER
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S D Rane
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on November 22 over 2150m, 4.5 len behind Bavarian Lady carrying 54kg at $14. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Cl2 on November 14 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Super Fair carrying 55kg at $51. Fully tested on recent form.
5
D R SMITH
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves