Sunshine Coast   05 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

JST WILLO INVESTMENTS BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1600m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

Certain to be a strong tempo with Family Of League, Ninjitzou and Italian Dancer leading the charge. PULVERISER (1) was a touch disappointing last time out but the two wins prior were full of merit. Gets some well-needed weight relief with the 2kg claim and should be right there at the business end. FAMILY OF LEAGUE (6) has placed three of her past four including one over this track and trip at the latest outing. Sure to give backers a sight up on speed. NINJITZOU (4) loves it here around this circuit only missing a drum once in five spins. Ready to peak now and has to be included. LET'S DO IT AGAIN (3) strips fitter third-up from the break and is another to get some weight off. Top-three prospects on best figures. LINTHORPE LUCK (5) rounds out the selections in an open affair. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 1,6,4,3.
1 fx115 PULVERISER
BILLY HEALEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, B M Currie & Ms M Voller
Last start 5th of 7 at this track Bm70 on March 13 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Our Turn Now carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track Cg&E Bm60 March 6 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Ambassadors with 59.5kg at $3.30. A bold showing is expected.
4
JETT NEWMAN
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
2 01194 ITALIAN DANCER
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, B Appo, R R Costmeijer, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), W J Foot, Mrs C E Foot, K W Chia, Kratzie Racing No.60 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Mrs E M Kratzmann, D Ford & B L Thornton
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Cl4 on March 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Retainer carrying 58kg at $9. Before that 9th of 12 at Doomben 0 - 68 on February 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind The Wheelbarrow carrying 58kg at $14. He is a definite top-three candidate.
3
BEN THOMPSON
White, Black Quarters, Orange Cap
3 15x50 LET'S DO IT AGAIN
TOBY EDMONDS
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
M Clingly
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm68 on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Toolatemate carrying 55.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Weona Redwood with 58kg at $6. Capable enough on his day and is worth serious consideration.
6
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Lime Green, Orange and Black Hoops
4 0x835 NINJITZOU
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs K L Chudziak, N Keenan, D J Anderson, Mrs J Forsyth, J P Coster, N T Topatigh, B J Fullen, D A Tuivaiti, C Tuivaiti, Mrs P T Beauchamp, G N Smith, Mrs N T Robson, M J Bourke, L D'costa, Miss K J Field, A J Allaries, J A Tuttiett, L T Parnell & Teven Royale Racing
Last start 5th of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 18 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 54.5kg at $13. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Doomben 0 - 65 on March 4 over 1350m, 2 len behind Tomba carrying 56.5kg at $13. In the mix.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 12335 LINTHORPE LUCK
KEVIN KEMP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A J Cronin, Mrs V Cronin, M C Anketell, Ms J A Cronin, A J Cronin, Mrs V A Cronin & Mrs J H Kemp
Most recently 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 21 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Lupine carrying 51.5kg at $21. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm62 on February 28 over 1625m, 1.2 len behind Hokkaido with 58.5kg at $4.80. Key chance and expected to run well.
8
OLIVIA WEBB
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
6 42283 FAMILY OF LEAGUE
PAUL JENKINS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D R Foster, L K Wahlstrom, Mrs M A Wahlstrom, R A Foster, B Budge, K J Canning, D J Van De Velde, A J Whetton, S Leat, T B Keys & C J Wenngren
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Weona Redwood with 55.5kg at $4.60. Before that second last of 9 at this track Bm60 on February 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Jenni Moreese with 57.5kg at $3.20. Going well and should be in the finish again.
7
MARK DU PLESSIS
Teal, Lime Green F And Sleeves, Teal F, Checked Cap
7 76109 DENETTA
STEPHANIE SIXTUS
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
Miss S Sixtus, Miss A Crane & Miss J Shatte
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 26 over 1666m, 8 len behind Possibilities with 56kg at $81. The run before that won by a nose at Armidale Bm58 March 13 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating En Primeur with 61.5kg at $31. Has some ability but might struggle again.
3
Dark Blue, Pink Diamond, Diamonds On Sleeves, Diamond Cap
8 222x6 TUKI TWELVE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) & Miss T C Heinrich
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind I'lltellyoutonight carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Toros carrying 59kg at $41. Prefer others at this stage.
9
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
9 72375 CHANCE WITH WOLVES
JAN AITKENHEAD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T D Smith
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on March 26 over 1666m, 3.5 len behind Mazita carrying 55kg at $19. Before that 7th of 11 at Ipswich Bm60 on March 6 over 1710m, slow going 3.5 len behind Got Yourself A Gun carrying 55.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
2
M BUTLER
Pale Blue, White Diagonal Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
10 x2810 CITY OF TROY
NAOMI HEMMINGS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Most recently ran last of 10 at Kilcoy Bm60 on March 17 over 1500m, slow going 13 len behind Clearly George with 55.5kg at $101. The run before that won by a long-neck at Goondiwindi 2yo+ Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1400m defeating Powerful Warrior with 58kg at $7. Needs to improve to figure here.
1
FREDERICK LARSON
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap