Sunshine Coast   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 6.46)  

Solid tempo with Colleano leading from Botanica and Keepmeinthelope. KEEPMEINTHELOPE (4) has put back-to-back wins together to start the campaign and is racing with a lot of confidence this time in work. The penny may have dropped now and rates the testing material. GOLD FEVER (5) is yet to miss a quinella spot in three spins around this circuit and will be ready to peak now third-up from the break. Right in this contest. Former NSW galloper BOTANICA (3) just missed the frame when having the first run for the new stable and will have come on with that run now under the belt. In the mix. COLLEANO (9) gets in light with the claim and can run a race while fresh. FLYING SHELLY (11) next in line with Maloney on board from the inside alley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 4,5,3,9.
1 27353 FINE SHOT
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
R B Williams & A M Williams
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Clermont Hcp on November 15 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Just Super carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 5th of 12 at Barcaldine Hcp on November 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Magical Slipper carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
13
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
2 1121x KATDEEL
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, A R Connoley, N E Bush, D Pride, M Casey, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J L Chivers, R S Harris, F J Morgan, D J Roberts & S Molloy
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign to post a big 4 len win at Toowoomba Bm70 August 2 over 1625m in the wet defeating Let Fly with 56.5kg at $2.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Lismore Bm58 February 22 over 1526m defeating West Cork carrying 60kg at $18. Looks a key runner.
11
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
3 570x4 BOTANICA
DARREN BELL
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
T P Lanskey, Mrs J M Lanskey, C R Sawford, S Pettit, M D Stuart, B Myers, C L Brunjes, Ms A M Sawford, R P Lanskey, Miss A G Child, D J Bourke & Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen)
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on November 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Negotiations carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 61.5kg at $12. Looks set for another big run.
3
JASPER FRANKLIN
Red, Pink Triangle, Pink And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
4 79x11 KEEPMEINTHELOPE
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D Currie, Mrs H Currie, S Shuttleworth, K W Chia, A Connoley, M Casey, D Pride, N E Bush, Kratzie Racing No.75 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), S Torkington, A Buckman, S Smith, Three Ways Syndicate (Mgr: M Treweek), Kratzie Racing No.130 (Mgr: D Kratzmann), Bundaberg Racing Syndicate & Taylor Peterson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 58 October 26 over 1200m defeating Gone To Cape York with 59.5kg at $3.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Beaudesert Cg&E Cl3-Sw November 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Intruder with 58.5kg at $2.60. Well placed to take this out.
7
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
5 22x15 GOLD FEVER
CATH HAMBLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Hamblin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Gatton Cl1 October 16 over 1100m defeating Dazzling Diamond carrying 58.5kg at $5. Last start second last in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm65 on November 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Heesen with 56.5kg at $12. Winning chance.
2
PAUL HAMBLIN
White, Teal Checks, Seams Cap
6 62562 JUNGLE FEVER
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Sutherland, P J Reardon, L Olsson & H Olsson
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm60 on November 9 over 1400m, head behind Best Coffee with 59.5kg at $31. Before that second last of 7 at this track Bm65 on October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fifth Force carrying 57kg at $21. Can figure in the outcome again.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Green Sash, Green Sleeves, Black Double Armbands
7 66637 FLOSS'S ONE
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, D J Hall, Mrs M A Hall & G W O'brien
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Caxton Lass with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl5 on November 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 54kg at $21. Prefer to see her back in form.
8
ADIN THOMPSON
Cerise, Royal Blue Diamonds And Sleeves, Cerise Diamond Armbands And Diamonds Cap
8 136x1 MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B A Wilson, M C Wilson, Mrs J Wilson & Wahroonga (Mgr: D A Digney)
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Ipswich Bm62 November 20 over 1100m defeating Exceloquent carrying 55kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Casrock with 59kg at $8. Impressive on that occasion but others rate better in this contest.
9
JADE METCALFE
Red, Yellow W And Sleeves, Green Chevron Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 4228x COLLEANO
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), Mrs D P Ouston, A J Harrison, S C Montefiore, Massive Stallions (Mgr: M S Lowe), M G Gollan, Mrs S J Gollan, SJM (Mgr: S J Butler), G S Hickey, S P Border & T Nightingale
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 August 2 over 1815m, 4 len behind Victory Command with 56kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 April 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind I Am A Marvel with 58kg at $9. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
5
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 06x63 ENCOURAGED
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P R Gassner, C W Neal, P M Willis, B J Tom & J C Turner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track Cl2-Sw on October 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bundella with 58kg at $9.50. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Cl3 on November 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind King Of The Jungle with 54kg at $6.50. Out of his depth.
5
Light Grey, Darryl Hansen Logo Front And Back, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
11 1524x FLYING SHELLY
DAVID VANDYKE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P L Jelfs, Mrs P M Jelfs, L Foy & Mrs S Foy
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 September 3 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Better Be Nordy carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track Bm65 June 22 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Bonded Affair carrying 55.5kg at $13. Has claims if presented on song.
1
RYAN MALONEY
Lime Green, Gold Circle, Black Outline And Harp Inside, Gold Cap
12 560x9 THE BEAR
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S L Dowling, G A Singh, Ms A Coxon, E L Burke, J Burke, Mrs K L Dowling, J Dowling & C Dowling
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track 3yo Qlty on November 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Get Ready Lass with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on May 21 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Call Da Vinci carrying 58.5kg at $14. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
6
OLIVIA WEBB
Orange And Red Diagonal Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
13 97336 BADDA BOOM BABY
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T L Schmetzer, D P Sheedy, Mrs K R Sheedy, N J E Lovett, Mrs B A Wearne, R W Wilson, D J Blackmore, W R Martin & M Kynoch
Most recently 6th of 8 at Ipswich Bm62 on November 20 over 1350m, 7 len behind Ambassadors carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Bm55 on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Royal Gladiator carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Maybe a place.
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Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap