Sunshine Coast   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

SAPUTO Maiden Handicap 1600m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +12m Entire. (Pent: 6.88)  

Strong tempo assured with Unega Wahy'a and Life Of Tree leading the way over Wimoweh. WIMOWEH (1) is unlucky to still be a maiden placing in seven of ten starts overall and strikes a very winnable contest here. Has placed two from two over this mile journey and should be going close to finally shedding the maiden tag. WHISKEY TOWER (7) strips fitter second-up from the break and must be respected from the Vandyke barn. Plenty of improvement to come. BARGARA BOUND (3) has hit the top-five at his past four outings and looks to be on the doorstep of a victory. Top-three aspirations. The well-related LIFE OF TREE (8) (full to G3 winner The Amazonian) has two minor placings from four runs this preparation. Can contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wimoweh to break through.
1 7x323 WIMOWEH
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G P Nolan & Mrs J A Nolan
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1800m, slow going neck behind Casterly Rock carrying 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1690m, slow going neck behind Linas Reel carrying 56kg at $3.40. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
5
BEN THOMPSON
Cerise, White Horse Shoe
2 974 BELLE OF BERLIN
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr;Miss T C Heinrich)
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dracena carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 7th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind For Better with 59.5kg at $20. Hard to have.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
3 45x52 BARGARA BOUND
OLIVIA CAIRNS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M Pothecary, R Nowland, T Jordan, M Jordan, W Freeman, M Curtin & Nowlandboys (Mgr: M Nowland)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Of Minto with 58.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Jay Bee Ell carrying 55.5kg at $18. Poised to break through.
4
S SHEARGOLD
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 x0488 UNEGA WAHY'A
JOHN ZIELKE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Zielke, J Briody, Kalamia Kings & G S Zischke
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Zimbara carrying 58kg at $4.60. Before that 8th of 11 at Gatton 3yo Mdn on June 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Everywhere with 58kg at $7. Not for ours.
7
M HELLYER
Red, White Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 6x99 INSIDE PASSAGE
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), G Cummings, Mrs S Little & J L Davies
Third-up today. First-up got back early 9th of 13 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Wannabe Brutal carrying 58kg at $81. Second-up 9th of 14 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Go Maro with 58kg at $151. Has an ordinary barrier to overcome so looking to others.
9
White, Black Quarters, Orange Cap
6 4x667 ROXSET
JAMIE BAYLISS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J Bayliss & R Campbell
At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1640m, 8 len behind Use Your Illusion with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shamrock's Secret with 58kg at $4.80. Maybe a place.
8
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Cerise Band, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
7 x90x5 WHISKEY TOWER
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Shamrock's Secret carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind Autora carrying 54.5kg at $31. Worth following up.
6
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
8 x6932 LIFE OF TREE
MARK CALLAGHAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K L F Frost
Full-brother to Group 3 winner The Amazonian. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1625m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Somethin In Orange with 58.5kg at $7. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on July 12 over 1625m, 5.5 len behind Hideyo carrying 54kg at $14. Promising effort last time out. Ready to win and commands respect.
1
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Orange, Silver Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Silver Diamonds
9 x8873 SUNCHELLE
TONY BITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T P Bita
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track 4yo+ Mdn on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Rosso Levanto with 54kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meltdown carrying 56.5kg at $151. Needs to lift.
8
LUKE TARRANT
White, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armband, Red Cap
10 x7x63 CUT DIAMONDS
VIC HEADING
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
V B Heading
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meltdown carrying 54.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1625m, slow going 6 len behind Somethin In Orange carrying 56.5kg at $21. Ready to find some form.
3
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
11 767x2 RUBOS
TREVOR MILLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
T N Miller, S C Tilley & A P Miller
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at this track 4yo+ Mdn on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Rosso Levanto with 52kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn on January 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mohite with 54kg at $51. Not the worst.
2
MONTANA PHILPOT
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 43800 PREFER TO DANCE
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs B K A Moore
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Slugworth with 59kg at $11. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on July 17 over 1700m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Chayse 'N' Penny with 56kg at $16. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
COREY SUTHERLAND
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star