Sunshine Coast   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

STRATA COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Plenty of speed engaged with Admitted, Streak Of Winning and King Of The Jungle going forward ahead of Shako and Hard Landing. The well-related SHAKO (1) (half to G2 winner Arcaded) is a very consistent conveyance who has yet to miss the top-four in 11 career outings and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Loves this track and trip with a win and three seconds from just four attempts and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. STREAK OF WINNING (2) returned to the winners' stall over this course and distance last time out and winning hoop Maloney stays on top. Can make it back-to-back victories. ADMITTED (3) will be ready to peak now third-up from the break and looks one for the exotics players. ZINGALONG (7) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shako to get a well-deserved victory.
1 224x2 SHAKO
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, Mrs C Allen, N Candy, Check Ya Later (D Mangold), R Darrah, J Drew, Deroness Racing (N Titcume), P Fuhrmann, S Fuhrmann, L Maltam, T Mcdade, Montier Racing Qld (B Monaghan), B Mooney, D Simpson, Mrs H Slaughter, J Storck, Tiger Tales Racing (Z Radel), L Timms & M Veal
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Arcaded. Second run back. First-up after nine months 2nd in a small field at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1000m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Streak Of Winning with 57.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on October 20 over 1000m, long-neck behind Arisphere with 60kg at $2.50. Looks set for another big run.
4
LEAH MARTYN
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
2 x5481 STREAK OF WINNING
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams)
At the latest run won by a long-neck at this track Cl2 August 10 over 1000m in the wet defeating Shako carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track Cl3 on July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Boondocks carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. Well placed and is sure to be in the finish.
8
RYAN MALONEY
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
3 27x02 ADMITTED
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), D R Barclay, R E Parker, N Walker, S A Yeo, S G Black, G Licciardello, C T Byrne Racing (Mgr: C Byrne), D Keltie, S L Ollington, T A Horoch, G R Dawson, R J De La Rue, P G Giemza, P McCrudden, P Mulder & A Graham
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Heuristic. Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at this track 3yo Qlty on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Overfull with 52kg at $13. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Bm68 on August 17 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Bold Comic with 59kg at $3.20. One of the better chances.
6
JACE MCMURRAY
Cerise, White Horseshoe
4 65713 HARD LANDING
MALCOLM BAILEY
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Duff, M J Duff, B W Otto, Dr S L J Miller, T W Otto, Ms K A Duff, Mrs S M J Kirk, N Otto & M J L Messenger
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Gympie Bm65 on August 23 over 1030m, 3.5 len behind Hurricane Hall carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Before that favourite; won by a head at Toowoomba Bm70 August 16 over 870m defeating Akaka Falls carrying 54.5kg at $14. Looks tested against this line-up.
2
CHLOE WELLS
Emerald Green, Pink Maltese Cross
5 117x0 SPEEDY ONE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Janiak
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 14 over 800m, 4 len behind State In Texas carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.6 len at Albury Ctry Cl2 February 24 over 1000m defeating Brial Rose carrying 59kg at $1.90. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
10
ANGELA JONES
Red And Black Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
6 3712x MAKE IT SO
LIAM BIRCHLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S M Dillon, Mrs S J Dillon, S Comiskey, K McIntyre, K W Wiltshire, C S Dixon, K N Wiltshire, C J Zahl & C Weir
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Murwillumbah Bm66 June 26 over 1100m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Bravely with 58kg at $2.05. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track Bm58 February 2 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind New Hampshire with 55kg at $14. Capable of a bold return.
9
MONTANA PHILPOT
Maroon, White V And Cap
7 9x742 ZINGALONG
TREVOR MILLER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
T N Miller, M Mills & S Tillley
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track Cl5 on August 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Laydownlily with 52kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 7 at this track Cl5 on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Thelwell carrying 52kg at $15. Among the chances on his best form.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
8 x0216 HUMPHREE BEAR
JAMES HEALY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M L M Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M Murphy), M Dougherty, K R Gregor & G J Woodbridge
Last start second last of 7 at this track Bm68 on August 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bold Comic carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 0.7 len at this track Cl1 August 3 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Dashing Hope with 59kg at $9.50. Not the worst.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Red, White Armbands, Blue Cap
9 15036 THE SUN DANCE
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan) & D F Harris
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on August 6 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Chalice Well carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Cl3 on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Super Zamboni with 57.5kg at $5. Maybe a place from the inside alley.
1
LESLIE TILLEY
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
10 77273 KING OF THE JUNGLE
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Healey Racing (Mgr: B J Healey)
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Streak Of Winning carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Miss De Blaas with 59.5kg at $1.65. Faces a tougher assignment this time.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
Cerise, White Horse Shoe