Sunshine Coast   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

HARRY REED MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 6.45).  

Solid tempo set by Mr Polar and Bulsara who are both capable of leading. RUSTIC BOOM (5) didn't measure up in town at the latest effort but will find this task much easier. Strips fitter third-up from the spell and can return to the winners' stall here. PORT ERIN (7) has hit a purple patch of form this preparation stringing two wins together on the bounce and is racing with a lot of confidence. Stick with him. BULSARA (2) has been a model of consistency of late, gets 3kg off and is a winner over this track and trip. Ticks a few boxes. DEFERENTIAL (9) has a solid first-up record and may run a race while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,7,2,9.
1 130x6 DOVETAIL DIVA
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
J Symons, M Kirby, M Hooper, Mrs R Morley, P Morley, F G Stacey, B Peut, N Dickinson, Mrs P Tutham, C Chapman, J Wilkinson, R Wilson, R Nichols, J Solomon, P Spencer & Mrs J Moore Syndicates: The Pender Group (Mgr: P L Pender) Twofold (Mgr: G V Butt) Friends of Esprit (S G Healy)
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 6th of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on August 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tribeca Star with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on December 24 2022 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Arentee with 55.5kg at $3.80. Looking to others for the winner.
1
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Light Blue, Navy Blue five Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
2 25113 BULSARA
PAT DUFF
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
P Duff, C Duff, J S Marsh & Mrs L K Marsh
Most recently in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on September 14 over 1150m, 2 len behind The Billionaire carrying 59kg at $3.80. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 August 24 over 1050m defeating Sonny Daze carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Big chance.
6
COREY SUTHERLAND
 Tangerine, White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
3 164x4 HEARTONI
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, M Detenon, N G O'connor, P Taing, A M Penklis, Obes Nobodies (Mgr: G J O'Brien), C S Darby, B Anderson, G X Ryan, B Bardsley, North Hill Syndicate (Mgr: M I Barnes), Ms S Y Dawes, W J Page & J B Page
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on September 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wanda Rox with 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl3 March 15 over 1000m defeating Adalie carrying 54kg at $1.80. In the mix.
3
SHANIA WILLIS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
4 31262 I AM VOODOO
RAY DART
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on September 14 over 1050m, head behind King Kryptos with 60.5kg at $3. The start before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on August 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gerrymander with 61kg at $3.50. Likely to feature again.
7
RYAN MALONEY
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
5 42x17 RUSTIC BOOM
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Saville, S J Conroy, A J Shadforth, S J Noon, L J Betts, C E Betts, RJ Leaman, Mrs H B Betts, RJ Chipperfield, G P Boonkkamp, D E Oates, M S Hughes, T A McPherson, M A McLean, Kendrick Racing, Wessel Thoroughbreds, Dreamtime Racing & Right Syndicate
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 August 11 over 1000m defeating Dare To Share with 57.5kg at $2.50. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on August 31 over 1050m, 5 len behind Midori Beauty with 57.5kg at $4. Capable of a better run.
8
JAMES ORMAN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS CAP
6 0208x ACRES AWAY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M S Power & Mrs A M M Power
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp April 28 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cherry Rose with 59.5kg at $8. First-up last campaign third in a small field at Rockhampton Bm70 November 21 over 1050m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Media Empire carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Might need a run or two.
4
ANGELA JONES
PINK, BLACK HOOPS AND CAP
7 25x11 PORT ERIN
BEN HULL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R N Manson, Mrs J A Manson, A J Hill, M Woodhouse, A Hill, S Buchanan, L Hill, G L Hill, W Crooks & G B Pepper
Third-up today. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn August 4 over 1000m in soft going defeating Catalan Comet carrying 60kg at $2.60. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Bm58 September 7 over 1000m defeating Adoradec with 61kg at $2.60. Can make it a winning hat-trick.
2
BORIS THORNTON
WHITE, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE Chevron , GREEN Chevron , PURPLE CAP
8 79076 GROOMED
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: P J Bita), EST S B Parkes, C R Harrison, L F Robins, T J Hulme, L A Gervais, T G Cory, G R Budge, G R Field, B I Toohey, J Feddema, Champs Boys, L5 Racing, Still Racing & Adventurers
Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Beaudesert Bm65 on September 12 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind I Am A Marvel carrying 59.5kg at $10. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm60 on September 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lost His Beans with 62.5kg at $21. Not keen at all.
7
MARK DU PLESSIS
SKY BLUE, WHITE ADRENALINE LOGO, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO,Purple pom pom
9 2169x DEFERENTIAL
JAMES HEALY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, A Tarrant, Mrs A J Jack, D Sinnitt, D James, E J Collins, J Brown, K J Ashe, M B Johnson, M McNally, M Willson, R J Bartlett, J Donohue, J Meckletburgh, Mrs K L McLaughlin, Nova Clause, D C S S Racing, Harmony Racing & Horsey Pennies
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track Bm65 June 9 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Thunder Mania with 59kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pinkus carrying 58kg at $2.30. Among the chances.
5
TIFFANI BROOKER
Navy Blue,White,Gold Crescent, Gold Cap
10 94442 MR POLAR
MORGAN BUTLER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms B M Moffat & Miss S Moffat
Last start 2nd of 7 at Gympie Bm55 on September 21 over 850m, 2.5 len behind Jain with 60.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm68 on September 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shako with 55kg at $9. Likely to find them too smart.
3
ROB THORBURN
Royal Blue, White five Stars And Armbands, White Stars on Cap